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Looking back, looking forward, looking in… Reflection is as important as, and sometimes more important than, evaluating and reviewing. Reflection is what helps a Scout learn to tie a bowline. Evaluation helps he see the mistakes he makes on his first couple tries.
For all those sending scouts off to Winter Camp, there are a few things you can pick up for them to make their stay nicer…. in case Santa forgets. Gloves, thin and flexible do nicely Warm Hat, to sleep in Chap Stick, 5 days of wind can be rude to the lips Hot Chocolate, one…
Looking back, looking forward, looking in… In almost everything we do, we spend most of our time looking forward, so you may ask why it's so important to talk about it here. Well, think about the last time you drove to work.
This scout law element couldn't have come during a more appropriate week. We always tell our kids that Christmas is more about giving than receiving, but do tell them how wonderful it can be for them to be helpful? Let's all remember to be helpful during this holiday season and not get so caught up…
Looking back, looking forward, looking in… At every opportunity, a Scouter needs to evaluate what he or she is doing. The Scoutmaster needs to evaluate how effective his Scoutmaster Conferences and Scoutmaster Minutes are. The Committee Chair needs to evaluate how good a job the unit committee is doing.
from last year but still funny Check out our Scoutmaster snowball fight at this LINK . Enjoy
10. You get to live in the woods once a month… 9. Sometimes you get to act 11,and get away with it… 8. Road trips… 7. You get to wear a uniform…with a pound of patches and 2 pounds of thread and hot glue to hold them on….
We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."
Stand strong in the storms of life, the sun will always shine on you" Kid Rock
Looking back, looking forward, looking in… Even as our Scouts are looking at what they need to do, what they have done, and what they think they can do, we should be doing the same thing. Evaluating our performance, reviewing our goals, and reflecting on the difference between the two are important aspects of leadership…
THE COSTS OF SCOUTING Make no mistake about it, Scouting can be expensive. When you consider the costs of a uniform, patches, personal items, camping equipment, dues, travel, costumes (for skits, OA Indian dance regalia, special uniforming, etc.), not to mention monthly camping and outing costs, the money spent for Scouting can add up in…
How many times have you chuckled when you heard someone tell a new scouting parent that? Everytime I hear it, I follow it with, "per scout". Whomever started the illusion (or is it dilusion?) that scout leadership can be done in one hour per week had a very slow watch but that's ok.
It is easy to say that adults are important in scouting. That's obvious. Without us, the boys couldn't get to campouts. There's way more though. Adult volunteers serve their troops as leaders, drivers, mentors, merit badge counselors, chaperons, guides, and emotional counselors.
Tomorrow, December 16th is when our troop will have it's annual Christmas / Holiday / White Elephant event. Because our troop is diverse we have people who call our annual gift exchange a variety of different names. Whatever the individual family calls it, the boys all have a great time.
Persevere and direct your energy towards your goals. If you do this and truly believe in what you're trying to achieve you will be given the power to succeed. Sometimes obstacles should be seen as a test - pass the test and overcome the obstacles and success will be in your grasp.
There are different kinds of loyal. The most widely referred to is the loyalty of a dog. They'll fight to the end for us and protect us as best they can from danger. There is the loyal shopper who sticks with a brand.
ScoutingNews.Org reports that a memorial is being built in honor of the brave exhibition of scouting skills of so many and the tragic loss of life of four young scouts. In addition to paying homage to the boys, this fascinating article tells of the origin of the statue and it's symbolic details.
The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others." ada Sir Robert Baden-Powell
We're all conserving funds this year in this tough economy. Those of us who live in Houston may be even moreso after working to recover from Ike. That doesn't mean that we, and our scouts, can't give this holiday season.
trustworthy adjective 1. worthy of trust or belief 2. taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations The scouts repeat the scout law all the time. But how often do they consider the meaning of the words within it?
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One of our leaders emailed Gary and myself a link to a letter that most of you have likely seen by now. I responded to the leader that he should add it to the blog. He's been a little shy about starting to post here, but he's a fantastic resource as our Committee Chair, his…
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
One day, many years ago, a parent asked what Cub Scouts was like. I thought for a few moments and proceeded to try to tell the inquisitive parent all the different things we were doing at our den meetings, pack meetings, and campouts.
Too often we see scouts lose interest in the BSA. In working with our troop, the adult leaders watched meetings to isolate areas that could be improved. Identifying the 2nd year scouts who haven't reached 1st Class, and the 15+ year old group who haven't moved from Star to Life as the two highest areas…
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CROSSING OVER How many troops should cub scouts visit before making a choice? All troops are not the same and this is a great thing. Scouts are not the same either. What is a good fit for one boy in a den might be a horrible fit for another.
Hopefully, you all exercised properly yesterday and shopped the great deals at your local sporting good stores for scout worthy equipment. Goodness knows we all ate far too much Thursday and can use all the help we can get. I did.
Boy Scout Troop 1 Scout Master - Trained, seasoned, a little tender, yet a little tough 6-7 Assistant Scout Masters - Trained, seasoned, a little tender, yet a little tough, not yet a Scout Master 1 Committee Chair - Trained, highly organized, eager to serve 1 Awards Chair - Trained, attentive, and strong-willed to preserve the honor of earned…
This could reflect any number of Boy Scout topics couldn't it? Let's leave it that way. Honestly, the answer applies to all the scenerios. The most recent instant may have been coaxing members of the troop to trust the rope as they backed off a completely sufficient rock for their first rappel, but there are…
It's the time of year again that we all think of things we're thankful for so I thought I'd share a compessed list of mine. Our faith. The health of myself, husband, and children. The BSA!!!, eager scouts, giving adult leaders, and the support the Lion's Club gives our troop.
Resources come in many forms. Financial, physical, time, and, of course, people. This month's campout was a climbing / rappelling trip to Enchanted Rock in Fredericksburg, Texas. We had twenty-three scouts attending and it was important to be sure that we had the appropriate number of trained leaders.
Remember that list of questions I posted a few days ago? Well, it received a comment that made me think that perhaps this blog needs a FAQ page. In that spirit, I've created one and taken a personal challenge to answer all those questions for anyone who would like to take a gander at it.
Robin is joining the blog to give us insight as "The Boss", as she's commonly known in the troop. She got that name because she is the one who keeps us all, scouts and adults, in order. First and foremost, she (with her husband Mike) is a parent of an Eagle Scout, has been in…
1-1 1/2 pounds lean hamburger 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 pkg. Velveta Sliced cheese or Pepper Jack 1 bag frozen Tater Tots In foil lined 10-12 quart dutch oven spread the cooked meat evenly. Spead the soup on top of the meat layer.
Thanks goes out to Scoutmaster for this post I found on his site when trying to decide how to best describe the patrol method. Scout troops are built on the principle that "(the) unit is the natural gang of the boy, led by its own boy leader."
Troop 483's annual trip to Enchanted Rock in Fredericksburg, TX is looked forward to by scouts of all ages and ranks.
When visiting troops, Webelos parents come with a lot of questions; but they don't always know everything to ask. The old philosophy still applies. There are no stupid questions. Ask away!!! Over the years, there is a common set of questions that need to be answered whether they are asked or not.
The time has come that Webelos will visiting all our troops. Personally, our troop is a big fan of having them stop by any time so they can see what we're about. We always recommend they do just that when they come in for a planned visit.
A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. I think a thirteenth element should be added to the law. SAFE With that in mind, remind your scouts to be safe in all their adventures tonight.
The troop was extra busy this weekend as they not only volunteered at WTSE, they also set up, worked, and tore down the church fall festival at our charter organization church. I had the older scouts and three other Asst Scout Masters with me at WTSE.
In a last minute dash to be sure I had plenty of sources available for the scouts tomorrow, I went on a quest tonight for good diagrams of lashings and knots. Of course I'll have two copies of the Pioneering Merit Badge Handbook with me, but I want them to have easy to follow guides…
I had this very tasty treat at my training last week and just have to share. Caramel Pineapple Rolls 4 TBS Butter 2 Cans Crushed Pineapple 1 Cup Caramel (ours used the ice cream topping) 1 Pkg Frozen Bread Dough 1 Cup Chopped Walnuts In a sauce pan, melt the butter, pineapple, and caramel and…
Each year, our troop volunteers at WTSE (Webelos to Scout Expo) and this year will be no different. A few adults and several scouts will trek up to Camp Bovay with equipment in hand to build a Pioneer Monkey Bridge.
What does that mean exactly? Does it mean I'll do anything differently at the troop level now that I can stitch the ‘Trained' emblem to my shirt? Not necessarily because I've been surrounded for a few years now by strong leaders in the troop who have graciously shared their knowledge with anyone who would listen.
I'll be heading out tomorrow night to finish my ASM/BSM Outdoor Leader Training. As I mentioned a few days ago, the weather is supposed to be spectacular and I can hardly wait. There is an added bonus in that they're holding a dual training session of ASM/BSM along with Outdoor Webelos Leader Specific (OWLS).
Looking around the web tonight, I found an interesting, if not distressing story about boy scouts getting food poisoning from EColi at a scout camp at the end of July. We had kids throwing up at camp too, but it's because they could buy a pint of Blue Bell ice cream cheaper than they could…
If you live in the Houston area and you aren't packing your gear to camp this weekend, you need to check out the weather. If everything holds steady, the low will be 58 and the high 82 on both Saturday and Sunday with little chance of rain.
Per our council : 21ST CENTURY WOOD BADGE Wood Badge is leadership training for all Scout Leaders who are involved in the programs of the Boy Scouts of America – Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing, as well as council and district leaders, and professionals.
Our Monday nights begin for many at 6pm when the Venture Crew that I advise gathers. Our troop's SPL is also a member of the crew. Instead of our regular gathering, he sent an email calling for any scouts who could make it at 6pm to come early so that they could all work to…
