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Cubmaster Chris's episode notes on running a Cub Scout pack.
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A quick bit of thanks to PTC, some W2S… I thank Chris, Steve and Jerry for bringing me in, a bit about W2S transitioning, a trip to the scout shop and keeping the promise of scouting Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts
#197-Got Me Under Pressure Training reports, Pez, Belt-Loop packaging, tracking achievements, explaining the BSA program to non-BSA Scouters and Fast Tracks are all on tap for tonight's show. Links: Cub Scout honored for heroic acts- http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=123313&catid=188 Program Helps- http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Leaders/CubScoutHelps.aspx Fun n Flexible Fast Tracks- http://atlanta631.mypack.us/node/1005 Tonight's show sponsored by The Boy Scout Store Join the…
It is time to get back to humor with the Melrose Scouting Productions Podcast. After all, the last two postings were a bit more on the serious side. This episode features the Boy Scouts of Troop 68 during their 2002 Laughs For Lunch Show.
In this show Scoutmaster Jerry answers 20 questions. 20 questions were emailed from our listening audience and I answer them all. Jerry is joined by a very special guest host for this one. A look behind the curtain and a glimpse of some of Jerry's Scouting philosophy as he answers 20 questions.
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#196-Three Jolly Fishermen Our September Pack Meeting, Breakfast Cubs, training, tips for a new Cubmaster, large dens, Commissioner's College, accenting the positive, and a letter from National are on the show tonight. Links: Accent The Positive- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6KwdAaq7OM&feature=player_embedded Merit Badge Sash Pin- http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?cat=01RTL&ctgy=PRODUCTS&c2=NEW&c3=&c4=&lv=2&item=14712&ev=b&it=;14712;;;;evar9=01RTL&ev=b&it=;14712;;;;evar9=01RTL
This is my 3rd and final segment in my interview with Cliff Jacobson….we talk more about gear and some of his great adventures. Joined once again by Scouting Radio's own Keith Westergaard… You can visit Cliff's site HERE and you can visit Keith's site HERE Click HERE to download True North Show 14 or listen…
#195-I'm A Nut A review of our roundtable and roundtable training are on tap for tonight. Links: Camper Hat- http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?cat=01CLO&ctgy=PRODUCTS&c2=CO_HATS&C3=&C4=&LV=2&item=951SC&prodid=951SC^8^01CLO& Why shouldn't my son join Cub Scouts?- http://www.examiner.com/x-22420-Arapahoe-County-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Why-shouldnt-my-son-join-Cub-Scouts Why should my son join Cub Scouts?- http://www.examiner.com/x-22420-Arapahoe-County-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Why-should-my-son-join-Cub-Scouts Tonight's show sponsored by Badge Magic
This is the second part of 3 in my interview with renowned outdoorsman, Cliff Jacobson. Keith picks up the questioning, asking about the UK Scouts and knives…. You can visit Cliff's site HERE and you can visit Keith's site HERE Click HERE to download True North Show 13 or listen on iTunes …please leave me…
This tip is one of the winning recipes from the Scoutmaster Minute Trail Stop contest. It is called Taco Salad Rice and it is sure to satisfy on the trail.. or even at home! Enjoy! Have a Great Scouting Day! Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts
In the previous post to A Scoutmaster's Blog, I wrote about the local American Legion's Ceremony for Disposal of Unserviceable Flags, and the Boy Scouts' participation in the ceremony. Mel-TV, our local community television access station, was on hand to film the event.
#194-With A Little Luck Thanks to everyone who showed up for a Monday night show! Cheap physicals, where to find trained cards, Fast Tracks for Bears, problem parents, popcorn money, a lack of volunteers and a ghost story suggestion are on for tonight.
#193-We CAN Work It Out It's all about the new Cub Scouts 2010 program, covering the replacements for Program Helps, themes and other items. Links: Cub Scouts 2010- http://www.scouting.org/CubScouts%202010.aspx Tonight's show sponsored by Badge Magic
#192-Into The Sun I'm am officially sick on the heat. Half of the show is my recent Scouting events and the other half is some interesting Scout news. And we end with gnomes! Links: 2010 Catalog- https://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/images/pdfs/2010_MagaLog_Web.pdf
#191-Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood Are you ready for the school year? Some cool Innovation Engine ideas, den discipline, ghost stories, how they do it in Nigeria, what to do for the Blue & Gold, when do we get a break?, a request for help with ScoutPlanner.com, pen pals and water bottles are on tap for…
#190-Rain What a rough ending to July! Some tragedy and heroics, the Program Helps is online, a cool patch, hotspots at campsites, a bunch of cool tweets, a neat online brochure, "Made In America", ten things every Cubmaster needs, feedback, and a bunch more.
#189-Homebound Train A shorter show tonight talking about a heroic Scout save, funding issues, planning the Blue & Gold, more massage opinions and Tiger Achievement help, American Heritage Girls, indoor Summer activities, and a check-in from West Africa. Links: Scouts tell of dramatic river rescue- http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/scouts-tell-of-dramatic-95350.html Youth organizations paddling upstream- http://www.charlotteobserver.com/local/story/843211.html Universal Emblem Business Card Case…
#188-Hot Blooded Apparently someone forgot to remind someone else to put the show out this week. Tonight, we talk about some redesigned websites, Made In America, healthy living, dog tags, splitting big Dens, no more flaming neckerchiefs, Tiger Cub Go See It ideas, and some GREAT feedback.
#187-Fight Fire with Fire Tonight we talk about the new Parent Information Guide, the American Heritage Girls "joining forces" with the BSA, the BSA Anniversary coin, beer at a soap box derby, Tour Permit sorting, a sale on Boy Scout rings, when are you "trained", double-dipping on Cub Scout achievements, how are your Summer activities…
#186-Hello Again I'm back! A little rusty and WAY behind on news, but we've got all Summer to get caught up, right? Tonight, we talk about my Pack's turmoil without a Cubmaster, the new BSA website, some good news for the Capitol Area Council, the 100th Anniversary Badge, some exciting news from the National Meeting…
#185-See You Tonight Webelos Uniform change, Tour Permits/MyScouting, online training manuals, $20 Membership, banner ads, help with Committee meetings, hosting company suggestions, Pack summer events, recruiting and a couple of big announcements (in the last part of the show) are all on tap for tonight.
#184-Mother Tonight, we discuss Spring Roundups, how to deal with difficult leaders and how to get someone "off the bench".
#183-Life At Last Heroism, The Arbor Day Foundation, new BSA products, 'Wild Wonders', Innovation Engine Updates, National Summertime Pack Award, Scout's Own and Spring Roundup are on the agenda for tonight's show. Links: Cub Scout Receives Award for Saving Sister- http://www.kfsm.com/news/kfsm-news-nwa-boy-scout-hero-drowning-duncan,0,489.story The Arbor Day Foundation - Boy Scouts of America Centennial Trees- http://arborday.org/partnerships/bsa/index.cfm National Scouting Museum…
#182-Nobody's Fault April Pack Meeting program, a campout worship service, April Roundtable, sweat equity, 100th Anniversary, Spring roundup idea, and "playing both sides" are on tap for tonight's show. Links: South Park Scout Episode- http://www.southparkstudios.com/news/3669 Miles Hiked Patches- http://kismif.org/2009/04/27/miles-hiked-patches/ Knight's Helmet Pattern- http://www.ptcmedia.net/files/helmet.pdf
#181-Round and Round A new Scouting blog, Online Climb On Safely & Trek Safely Training, an innovation update, Pack communication, Pack campouts, scholarships, and a (sad) Philmont update. Links: Meet Rick Bragga- http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2009/04/scouter-spotlight-meet-rick-bragga.html Newsletter Templates- http://www.scouting.org/CubScouts/resources/ BSA Publication Reference- http://scouting.org/filestore/xls/filemap.xls Tonight's show sponsored by Badge Magic
#180-So Let It Be Written… Scout Shabbat, rumor of BSA website for units, Blue & Gold, Second Life, dodgeball, executive pay, and Friends of Scouting. Links: Scouts molding future leaders - Tru County Leader- http://ow.ly/1b97
#179-Mama Said DMIAB Phaseout, Spring popcorn sales, new beltloops, financing and budgets are all on the list for tonight's show. Links: Lance Armstrong's Son- http://twitpic.com/2l2mg New Belt Loops- http://kismif.org/2009/03/30/new-belt-loops/ Boy Scouts today work with iPods and Twitter- http://ow.ly/1beV Cub Scout Honored for Saving Sister- http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/090327_cub_scout_honored What items are in your budget?
#178-Communication Breakdown Innovation Council update, the New Leader Essentials replacement course finally goes online, Spring Popcorn begins, more Blue & Gold feedback, atheists in the Pack and a lot more. Apologies for this show coming out so late. Links: Spring Popcorn Sale Kicked Off- http://www.scoutingnews.org/2009/03/17/spring-popcorn-sale-kicked-off/ Atheist in the Pack - Cub Scouts- http://www.scouter.com/forums/viewThread.asp?threadID=227967
#177-Don't Stop Believin' Tonight I talk about the March Roundtable. If you're on Roundtable Staff or are wondering how another District does stuff, this one is for you… Links: New Uniform Inspection Sheets- http://www.boyscouttrail.com/blog/395.asp Guidelines for Using Cannons- http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/Alerts/cannons.aspx
#176-What's On Your Mind? Sorry this was so delayed in getting out. Making Tigers match, making Bears easier, membership card improvement, Indoor Game Nights, business cards, Blue & Gold, and a small rant about Friends of Scouting are all on the agenda for this show.
I'm not happy right now. Trying to do a show would not be fun or interesting for you guys. See you next week.
#175-Only A Fool It's a LONG show and it's all about my Blue & Gold. All planning and technical items are covered. Video will be coming soon. Tonight's show sponsored by Badge Magic
#174-Heaven Sent A lot of Scouting news, an update on my Blue & Gold, arrow points for Tigers, marketing the 100th anniversary, FastTracks, and a cool op-ed piece. Links: New BSA Coins- http://www.beyondawards.com/bsa_coins_and_plaques.htm New BSA Stamps- ">http://www.zazzle.com/boyscouts? 2009 National Museum Pinewood Derby Race- http://www.scoutingnews.org/2009/02/08/2009-national-museum-pinewood-derby-race/ BSA to Pursue Negotiations to Establish National Scouting Center- http://www.scoutingnews.org/2009/02/11/bsa-to-pursue-negotiations-to-establish-national-scouting-center/ Happy Birthday…
#173-Listen To What The Man Said Our Report To State parade, a Trail's End popcorn recall, video games, a new recruiting campaign, a cool crossover bridge idea, an Innovation Group update, and deciding on a week to go to Philmont are on on tap for this, another long show.
#172-Let's Dance How about an extra long show? Covering endangered and new Packs, Pinewood Derby awards, lone Senior Webelos, gift for outgoing Cubmaster, klondike, trusting parents to do their best, storage of Pack equipment and making sure your spouse stays happy.
#171-All Those Years Ago… It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepp.. wait, that's not right. Four years ago today, I grabbed a freebie microphone and started babbeling. This show is all about the history of An Hour A Week.
#170-New York Groove Tonight-Iraqi Scouts, Webelos to Scout Transition Tracking, Belt Loop Midway, Friends of Scouting Presentations Made Fun for Cub Scout Packs, and March theme ideas. Links: Local scouts get education exchange with Iraqi scouts- http://www.wrdw.com/homeandfamily/headlines/37395829.html Pinewood Derby Potential Awards- http://www.cubpacks.org/ks/cs/899/pw_2003_awards.htm Tonight's show sponsored by ScoutData.com
#169-Polka Your Eyes Out Tonight-Lion Cubs, Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold, a Pinewood Derby game review, online tour permits, and keeping Leaders focused. Links: Lion Cub pack started in Somerset area community- http://www.newrichmond-news.com/articles/index.cfm? Lowe's Pinewood Derby Dremel Package- Tonight's show sponsored by Badge Magic
#168-Couch Potato It's allergy season in Central Texas again and I'm feeling it! On the up side, we had the most people ever join in to the chat room during the live show!Tonight-Online tour permits, more on medical forms, how to download YouTube videos, and New Year's resolutions.
I have posted the year one of AHAW archive. The other 2 will be online in the next couple of days. Only $5 each… http://stores.lulu.com/ptcmedia
#167-Problem Child Tonight-Losing Scouts to the economy, New Year's resolutions, Medical Forms and Scout Sunday. Links: Some Ohio Cub Scout Packs See Drop In Numbers- http://www.nbc4i.com/cmh/news/local/article/some_ohio_cub_scout_packs_see_drop_in_numbers/11134/ Tonight's show sponsored by Badge Magic
Barring some bizarre accident or something, I will be online live Christmas Eve. I'll start spinning music around 9:30 PM CST and will join the show when I can; hopefully a little after 10. Chat room will be open and I'll take what Christmas requests I have.
#166-Join Together Tonight-I hear from the Council, finishing the year, Follow Me Boys come up again, phone trees and getting fired. Links: BSA Branding of Council websites- http://ideas.scouting.org/akira/dtd/6361-2119 Standardized Council Sites Coming Soon – http://www.sitecore.net/en/News/Press%20releases/2008/Boy%20Scouts%20of%20America%20Leverages%20Sitecore%20CMS.aspx?nav=s Jostens will help Eagle Scouts® celebrate their achievement with customized and personalized rings under license from the Boy Scouts of America®…
#165-Go Your Own Way Tonight-A Pinewood Derby computer game, some ideas from the paid folks, a lack of Unit Commissioners, setting up a big recruitment affair, video uploading solutions and much more. Links: Scouting Innovation Engine- http://ideas.scouting.org Pinewood Derby Game- http://www.pinewoodderbygame.com/ Tonight's show sponsored by Badge Magic
Show #164-In The City We start talking about the Blue & Gold process, and discuss what to do in the next 3 weeks before Christmas vacations. Tonight’s show sponsored by ScoutData
Show #163-Better Tonight-My Pack Meeting and Leader Meeting, a Chrisbacca sighting, holiday party suggestions, a possible new AHAW logo and what I'm thankful for. Tonight’s show sponsored by Badge Magic
Show #162-Feels So Good Tonight-Popcorn Distribution, Pack Meeting prep, lots of other personal stuff, a cool website from BSA and a great reality check from Mike Rowe. Cool Website of the Week: http://ideas.scouting.org/ Tonight’s show sponsored by Badge Magic
I'm tired and I broke a toe. I don't think there is much I can talk about tonight.
Show #161-Day In Day Out No tricks on this show, only treats. My Scouting career shake-up, October Pack Meeting, Fall Campout, an Eagle Court of Honor, Girl Scouts, Lion Cubs, and some 70's music suggestions. Links: New Scouting Community 1st St. Andrew's Porthill Scout Group's Troop and Crew 392's website Tonight’s show sponsored by ScoutData
Pack Meeting on Monday, Troop Meeting visits on Tuesday, Leader Meeting on Thursday. And we're just getting together from the campout this weekend. I'll be back next week.
