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Many of the adults in our troop have taken to sleeping under the stars in what has been dubbed Cot City. At summer camp, 2008, Jr. Cot City was born.
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Video Training Resources (opens in a new tab)
Scouting Maniac has gotten into my head. I started pondering ways to better equip our own troop to train the younger scouts on orienteering. I know that the church where we meet has a very old course on it, although it's long been overgorwn.
A Jr Asst Scout Master is asking for help (opens in a new tab)
Over at ScoutingManiac's blogsite, a Jr Assistant Scout Master has asked for some help with a troop issue. I know we have a lot of strong leaders that read this blog who could help him out. If you decide to answer him, it'd be great if you would put your reply on both sites so…
Want to Impress Your Friends? (opens in a new tab)
Last night I tried to peak your interest in climbing and becoming a trained BSA Certified Climbing Instructor. Hopefully, you have a new found ambition to rush out and get trained. If you have a fear of heights, don't sweat it.
To Climb or ‘KNOT’ to Climb (opens in a new tab)
If your troop is full of climbing monkeys like ours is, then you can expect that you'll need to be able to offer them the opportunity to climb at least once, if not twice per year. I can't encourage you enough to look into the training that your local council offers.
Scouting as an Adult (opens in a new tab)
All too often, we find ourselves, as adults, in the redundant rut of getting up, sending the kids to school, going to work, going home, eating dinner while watching a different version of a familiar sitcom theme, going to bed, getting up the next day….
FUN Service Hours (opens in a new tab)
Houston Cy-Fair Lion's Club Nineth Annual Biking for Sight Century Bike Ride This will be the 7th consecutive year that Troop 483 has volunteered with our local Lion's Club in their annual Biking For Sight Century Bike Ride. We provide scouts and parents to be there for the set-up and registering riders before the start…
Post Hurricane Ike (opens in a new tab)
Hurricane Ike Blew right through Houston a few days ago. Before hand we encouraged our scouts to prepare for the storm by using the requiremens for the Emergency Prep merit badge. By helping their families and neighbors get prepared and taking an active role.
Top 10 (opens in a new tab)
The Top 10 things you hear from your wife (or husband) after a camp out… 10. Hi honey.. did you bring all the boys back this time? 9. No you can not set up the tent in the living room to dry!
Real Life Opportunities (opens in a new tab)
We're all busy gearing up for Ike but this applies to any hurricane! Be sure to include your scouts in the Emergency Preparation. They can: Board windows Move yard art / furniture / sporting equipment into the garage Pack if you're heading out Grub Master!
The Crew Made It Home Safe (opens in a new tab)
We had a great time on our trip to Arkansas! Be sure to look in Buffalo Eagle's flickr (scroll down to be routed there) to see all the fun we had.
Picture of the Week (opens in a new tab)
Gas prices a problem? Any Questions?...
Road Trip (opens in a new tab)
The Crew has planned a road trip to end the summer with some fun before they start back to school. We are leaving tonight for Arkansas. We will be doing some rock climbing, hiking, and site seeing along the way.
Scout asks ‘How can I help?’ (opens in a new tab)
A Shakopee teen who seems always to go above and beyond has been named the top Eagle Scout in the country by the American Legion. By JOY POWELL , Star Tribune Last update: August 5, 2008 - 4:50 PM He was only 13, but Boy Scout Paul Banwart listened intently to the talk at a Jackson Town…
Top 10 Reasons Why Scouting Beats TV, Hands Down (opens in a new tab)
No batteries required Commercial-free Strengthens families Burns more calories Grows character, not potatoes Offers college scholarships Violence-free Develops leaders Prepares kids for real life #1: It's the Ultimate Reality Show! TV shows like Survivor, Fear Factor and the Human Race have nothing on Scouting. Just ask a Scout.
The Carpenter (opens in a new tab)
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer of his plans to leave the house-building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire.
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Positive News Related to BSA (opens in a new tab)
Boy Scouts help revamp Pflugerville home Posted: July 26, 2008 10:32 PM CDT PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS (KXAN) — With a little help from a local Boy Scout Troop a Pflugervile man has a life changing addition to his home. Troop 4277 lent their skill and time to build a ramp to bring Armando Flores' home up to…
Ways to Reuse Your Old Polycarbonate Bottles (opens in a new tab)
Since I have several deadly water bottles I decided to figure out a way to reuse them in other ways and found these sites. Here are a few interesting options. Mine would be a mini bear vault for my trail snacks.
Eagle Scout Josh S. (opens in a new tab)
Tonight I had the honor of attending the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Josh S. from Troop 533. Josh started out with our Troop, 483 and moved to 533 about two years ago. Josh is an amazing young man with all the service work he has done in OA, not to mention being the…
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