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Show notes for The Leader's Campfire, a show for adult Scout leaders.
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#70-Webelos To Scout Part 2 Tonight we will be talking about Webelos and the process they take to become Boy Scouts. Webelos is unique in Cub Scouts because it not only gives the Scouts more change for adventure but also encourages them to take on more responsibilities.
#69-Webelos To Scout Part 1 Tonight we will be talking about Webelos and the process they take to become Boy Scouts. Webelos is unique in Cub Scouts because it not only gives the Scouts more change for adventure but also encourages them to take on more responsibilities.
#68-Game Show Madness Giveaways are the topic of the evening! Game Show #1, #2 and the Scout Camp The Movie contest are all on tap. Plus we walk though some of the updates to the PTC Media website. Game Show #2 Winners: Mark Beyke, Jeff Giacomi Scout Camp DVD Winners: ScouterTom johneegeek Taxgeekkm mbeyke043 Brian…
#67-Scout Camp The Movie We have a great interview with Garrett Batty, President, Three Coin Productions, Inc. and writer and director of the new movie "Scout Camp". Plus a great giveaway. Win a DVD or poster! Also, sorry I keep referring to the show as #66… Links: Scout Camp The Movie- http://www.scoutcampthemovie.com Contest Rules: 1.
#66-Game Show Night More game show fun tonight with a few new guests. Guests: Scouter Cleary - Green Bay Nathan Ellering - Eagle Scout from Troop 68 Liberty Frederick - Cub Scout Pack 175 Committee Chairman.
#65-Feedback Cub Scout blogs, business cards, Pack outdoor activities, Cub & Boy Scouting ideas from the Innovation Engine, Boy Scout committee, Troop Committee Challenge and an odd double dipping are on this week's show. Links: Cub Scouting is Coool!- http://falkenbergsfabulouspacks.blogspot.com/ Akela's Cubs- http://akelascubs.blogspot.com/ American Heritage Girls- http://www.ahgonline.org Tonight's show sponsored by Badge Magic
#55-Feedback Feedback on popcorn sales, the Outdoor Activity Award, training at Roundtables, going to Woodbadge, being a new leader, discipline, and recruiting leadership. Tonight's show sponsored by ScoutData.com Download the show here: Links: New Leader Handouts
#54-"I'm A New ___________, Now What?" So you are a new Scout Leader and do not know what to do next? You are afraid, you fell alone and lost. Will don't worry this show will help you find your way, and prove to you that you are not alone and there is nothing to be afraid…
#53-Feedback Feedback on getting your unit online, old podcasts, recruiting tools and the next 20 shows. Tonight's show sponsored by ScoutData.com Download the show here:
#52-Pack Outdoor Activities In today's show we talk about Pack camping and outdoor activities. We discuss planning, equipment, safety, adventure, awards and much more. Links: http://www.geocities.com/~Pack215/cubcamping.html http://pack160.home.comcast.net/~pack160/camping.htm http://www.scouting.org/CubScouts/Activities/Adults/camping.aspx http://www.wtsmith.com/rt/camping.html http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/issues/0403/d-outs.html http://www.scouting.org/CubScouts/resources/CSOutdoorActivityAward.aspx http://www.geocities.com/~Pack215/outdoor-activity-award.html The Sweet 16-http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss09.aspx#a Age Appropriateness - http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/ageguides.pdf World Conservation - http://www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/worldcons.asp Tonight’s show sponsored by Badge Magic
#51-Feedback Feedback on getting your unit online, summertime activities, the Iowa accident and old show archives. Links: AT&T Donates $3 Million to BSA’s 100th Anniversary Celebration NAACP Partners with Boy Scouts of America School Presentation for Recruiting Sixth-Graders Tonight's show sponsored by ScoutData.com
#50-Getting Your Unit Online Tonight we talk about getting a website up for your unit. We cover the reasons to have a website, legal and safety considerations, hosts, and maintaining your site. Links: Advice for Websites Talent Release Form Copyright and Trademark Protection Boy Scouts of America Identity Components Organizational Identity Hosts: http://scoutwebservices.com/ http://www.scoutingpages.org/ http://www.scouter.com/hosting/…
#49-Feedback Feedback on the Iowa tragedy, ADHD Scouting, open source software, Deal or No Deal, Scouter Discounts, pool parties and Leave No Trace. Links: Scout Executive Message regarding the Iowa deaths Honoring the Iowa Scouts Open Scource Scouting Article about Open Source Scouting Alps Mountaineering Scout website Joe's Sports Next Adventure Dick's Sporting Goods Age…
#48-Keeping the Pack Active Over the Summer Tonight we talk about ways to keep your Scouts active over the summer including planning, things to do, places to go and the summertime pack award. Links: Virtual Leaders Handbook National page on Pack summertime award National Podcast on summertime pack award Summertime pack award application Tonight’s show…
#47-Feedback Feedback on recruiting Scout leaders, planning Roundtables, are we getting too safe?, a new Scout song, and some cool PTC announcements Guest: Jerry Schleining, Host - The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast Links: Age Appropriate Guidelines New Scout Song Tonight’s show sponsored by ScoutData.com
#46-Leave No Trace Lots of great information about the Leave No Trace program, including lots of resources. Guest: Jerry Schleining, Host - The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast Links: Leave No Trace Training Cub Scout Award Boy Scout Award Low Impact Hiking Quiz How Long Does Stuff Last?
#45-Feedback Feedback on BSA Insurance, leader problems, fundraising, Boy Scout topics, Scout Sunday, and shows #43 and #44. Links: Pack Budget Spreadsheet The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast Tonight’s show sponsored by Badge Magic
#44-ADD/ADHD in Scouting A really good primer about ADD and ADHD in Scouting. We get to talk to an adult Scouter that has lived with ADD, including being a Cub Scout. We also give a lot of tips for helping your ADD Scouts.
#43-Feedback This time we talk about communication, Boy Scout Roundatalbes, fundraising, Boy Scout podcasts, Wood Badge, . The e-mail letter we discussed: Den Update ——— * We did a first cut plan for meals for the campout. * We made a secret code and passed messages to each other.
#42-Communication E-Mail, phone calls, websites, blogs, newsletters - old school, high tech. What's a leader to do? We'll tell you what we think works and doesn't work. We also pull more names in our feedback contest - big prizes this week! A big thanks to John from Germany for the show idea!
#41-Feedback This show was recorded almost a month ago. With flu and other obligations, we had to put it off. As an extra bonus, this show also includes lots of echo! It will be fixed by show #42, promise. This time we talk about Philmont Music, how to make fireballs, Pack Guides, Pinewood Derby Tracks…
#40-Scout Discipline We're back with a big show! We cover Scout discipline within the Den, Pack, Troop, parent discipline and leader tips. Sorry about the echo. Technical problems are taking a back seat to content. Show Guests: Steve B - Scoutmaster for Troop 68 in Melrose, MN and creator of the Melrose Scouting Production Podcast Lori…
We're back after our extended Thanksgiving break! We cover Recharter, including unit preparation, paperwork, online rechartering and the Centennial Quality Unit award. Links: The Annual Charter Agreement Centennial Quality Unit FAQs Centennial Quality Unit Form
#37-Feedback We cover website compilations, Pack Meetings, Woodbadge and lots more. Links: Demonstration for Adult Recruitment - http://www.cubroundtable.com/assets/pdf-documents/Adding-Machine-Tape-Demonstration-for-Adult-Recruiting.pdf USSSP Podcast List - http://netcommish.com/podcasts.asp The Cub Scout Leader Blog - http://thecubscoutleader.blogspot.com/
#36-What Am I Supposed To Do Again? A lot of questions seem to arise about what our positions are and what the book says vs. what reality is. Tonight, we talk about Charter Organization Rep, Committee Chair, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster and Den Leader positions.
