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This Seminar is planned to give a detailed presentation of the chracteristics, objectives and forms of operation of the Scouts of the World Award that is designed for use in the Venturing Section of the BSA> The BSA has currently not adopted the Scouts of the World Recognition program.
The 3rd Interamerican Region Youth Forum will be hosted by the Scout and Guide Association of Costa Rica. This event will be held from July 6 to 12 2009. The purpose of this event is to present share and learn from sustainable experiences of youth participation in order to enchace and consolidate youth networks and…
As this world gets more and more technologically inclined we a scouts and scout leaders need to truthfully consider what the purpose of cellphones should be in Scouting. Yes I believe that cell phone use should be allowed in scouting.
I have finally had it with reminding the Senior Patrol Leader that he is expected to plan and execute the meetings. If he is not there then he needs someone else to run the meeting. I am not trying to be negative or derogatory towards my SPL but I really need to do something else…
Unfortunately, I'm not a person that's always capable of living up to the Boy Scout philosophy. Stanley Crouch We must depend upon the Boy Scout Movement to produce the MEN of the future. Daniel Carter Beard See things from the boy's point of view.
Arrowmen in Action: Stepping Up To Help When No One Else Did The twists and turns that come with driving up a mountain road can often be unnerving. So can coming upon an injured motorcyclist on your way to a Scouting event.
March 2009 Bulletin There is room for you! As of the end of February 2009, we now have more than 18,500 youth members who have signed up online for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. That number was just 10,000 in December of 2008.
For those of you who don't know the BSA is linked to a organization called the WOSM or world organization of the Scouting Movement and on March 21 the World Scout Committee a governing body in the WOSM appointed Luca Panissod as Secretary General of the WOSM.
I subscribe to a free service called google alerts that monitor news or new items on pretty much which every subject you want from apples to zoology. In today's e-mail from google I received a interesting article about a scout who completed his eagle project by hosting three weekened workshops to create a 3D map…
Natural disasters and serve weather are occurring all over the country. Here are just some of the major weather systems that are expected to cause large problems around the country. First lets start in alaska where if you did not know a volcano on the Alaska Peninsula called Mount Redoubt has been erupting for the…
First off for those of you who do not know what NOAC is it is the National Order of the Arrow Conference that is traditionally held at Indiana Unversity. This event is a opportunity for members of the Order of the Arrow to get together for look at the following description: This summer, Order of…
Can anyone tell be the three tiers to the youth leadership training continuum. Let me give you a hint it begins with Troop Leadership Training. So Now that you know that the three courses our TLT, NYLT, and NAYLE. Lets talk about what each class is about.
For the next 5 weeks I will be going to a emergency medical training class that is known as the Emergency Trauma Technician Class this is a modified version of the national first responder curriculum. This class covers about 1/3 of the material found in the EMT-B or EMT-1 class as defined by the National…
One of the things that I like to tell parents and youth members about scouts is that scouting is one of the few environments where members are allowed to make mistakes in their approach or ideas and not have terrible consequences as a result of their action.
I think that Commissioner Keith's post about hero's hit it right on the spot. I just wanted to say that I totally agree with him that too many kids think that there true heroes are celebrities and athletes but in truth this cannot be true because a fair amount of these so called heroes are…
Laziness it seems that it is becoming a epidemic not only with the youth but also with the adults in the Troop as well. Right now there are probably only three people that have the interest of the boy scout Troop close to their heart.
Treat others as you want them to treat you because what goes around comes around Reputation is what the world thinks a man is; character is what he really is. Respect commands itself and it can neither be given nor withheld when it is due.
Arrowmen in Action: Saving Lives While Still Scouting Go to class, check. Do homework, check. Run an EMS service… check. That's the average to-do list for Michael Pandya. Michael-a former lodge chief and section vice chief from Nakona Lodge in Texas-is a student at Rice University and works with the EMS service.
Obviously using only four different styles of leadership is not going to work all of the time. These are not guaranteed methods but are methods that should give a new leader a starting place to work with. People can fill multiple books full of information on the different styles of leadership, I am just focusing…
10 Reasons Not to be an Eagle Scout: 10. Scout uniform is not a "babe magnet." 9. Outdoor latrines have no walls. 8. Miss the chance to see every facet of Murphy's law in action on a single campout. 7.
Since lately I have been trying to focus on leadership theroy and its application I figured it woul be appropriate to definite the four main styles of leadership which include the telling style, the coaching style, The persauding style, and the delegating style.
Many scouts in this world think that a person can just demand respect no matter how they act and they will get it. Respect cannot be demanded of a person it must be earned by developing a relationship with the person under you that is trusting and is a two way street.
One of the biggest problems that a new patrol leader faces is determining how to evenly and fairly distribute the work load between the various scouts in his patrol. Distributing the work load within a patrol is essential because it allows the patrol to learn how to work as a team and it also teaches…
When a team outgrows individual performance and learns team confidence, excellence becomes a reality." Joe Paterno "The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime."
Me? A Scout By Robert E. Besecker Me? A Scout? That's what I want to be. A shirt of orange, a Tiger Cub, Just Mom and Dad and me. Me? A Scout? I'm a 2nd grader now. I'll work real hard to be a Wolf, If you'll just show me how.
Most people probably do not think too often about conducting outings with multiple units outside of district events because the majority of units out there are big enough to support their outings but for troops in semi-rural to rural areas joint outings are sometimes the only way to accomplish really exciting and different outings.
Two Scout Leaders take part in the 4L Trophy Bastien (22 years old) and Mélanie (24 years old) are brother and sister. She likes thrills and travels, he likes mechanics and music. They are both Scout Leaders of the French Scouts and Guides Association (SGDF) in Sallanches (France).
Confidence...thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them it cannot live." -Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945), 32nd U.S. president Yours in Scouting Service Mark W Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 1616 Great Alaska COuncil Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member NSJ '05 WSJ '07 Philmont AA '08
This year the Soldotna LDS Troop hosted the Tustumena District Great Alaska Council Freezeere. This event was not as could as it could have been when comparing it to cold alaska temperatures but it was cold enough to warrant standard winter camping procedures.
Here is the second installment of Arrowmen in Action. Arrowmen In Action: Serving the People of a State This semester, as many Arrowmen are taking their seats in the schoolhouse, Jeff St. Cyr will be taking his seat in the state house.
One of the biggest headaches and heartaches in scouting does not come from failed activities or meetings it comes from figuring out how to deal with those pesky scouts that are determined to be troublemakers. I dislike using that term because it has such a negative connotation attached to it.
Correction for: Tour Permit and Health Form Post Published on February 20, 2009 Through a comment posted on my blog it has come to my attention that I mis spoke about the policies and procedures for the tour permit. The correction is as follows: I said that: "All adults on the outing who are leaders…
Here are a few helpful reminders regarding the new format to the Local Tour Permit that is effective immediately: All adults on the outing who are leaders are required to have Youth Protection Training. This training is good for 2 years from date of certification hazardous Weather Training is now required for at least one…
Most of the people I know and hangout with think the media has become obsessed with a perfect and ripped body image for males in particular. I believe that being fit and healthy is different than just looking good and being ripped.
Akela was teaching his Cub Scouts about survival in the desert. "What are the three most important things you should bring with you in case you get lost in the desert?" he asked. Several hands went up, and many important things were suggested such as food, matches, etc.
The Eagle Rank represents proficiency in all Scouting skills, and is attained by only about 2 percent of all young men in Scouting. It represents a great deal of teamwork as a member and leader of a troop. You demonstrated, by living the Scout Oath and Law, in an effort to perpetuate the Scouting Spirit.
Well the news is spreading but it looks like the Jamboree will be staying in the Virginia/West Virginia Region if they go through with the negotiations that they are planning on doing. I really do not care where the jamboree is, yes it would have been nice to have it in a more central location.
We all have ability. The difference is how we use it." - Stevie Wonder "For every person who doubts you, tell you you will fail, try twice as hard to prove them wrong." ---Unknown "The power of one man or one woman doing the right thing for the right reason, and at the right time, is…
Building Houses and Building Lives Arrowmen In Action: Building Houses and Building Lives For many Arrowmen, the idea of a good time may be spending three days hiking in the backcountry. Many sixteen year-olds might spend their time with friends or surfing the latest music videos on MTV.
Can you Name all 121 of the Merit Badges in under ten minutes? The Best I got is 92 Merit Badges, maybe you can do better. If you want a challenge for you and your scouts visit the following sporcle page by clicking here.
1. February 22, 1857 2. sixth; eight 3. 13th Hussars 4. Aids to Scouting 5. Brownsea Island 6. 1908 7. Six individual fortnightly parts 8. more than 35 languages 9. Age 53 10. Peter, heather, Betty 11. Chief Scout of the World 12.
National Hall of Leadership A one time opportunity during the 100th birthday of the Boy Scouts of America to recognize a outstanding scout, Leader, or any person who has served in a scouting position that has deeply impacted not only the scouting program but the world through their extraordinary leadership abilities.
This course which is known as New Leader Essentials is soon to be replaced by a course called "This is Scouting". This course will be accessible through your My Scouting Account under the Online Learning Center Section. It seems like the amount of training that is available to Scouters online is ever expanding which is…
Here is a Short Introduction to Lord Baden Powell put together by the WOSM or the World Organization of the Scouting Movement. Hopefully you will enjoy the video clip. Yours in Scouting Mark W Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 1616
B-P's Last Message B-P prepared a farewell message to his Scouts, for publication after his death. The message follows... "Dear Scouts - If you have ever seen the play "Peter Pan" you will remember how the pirate chief was always making his dying speech because he was afraid that possibly when the time came for him…
Lord Robert Baden Powell Scouting and Life Trivia Questions 1. When was baden powell born? 2. He was the _______ son and _____ out of ten children. 3. What military unit was Baden Powell comissioned into bypassing the normal officer training establishments?
Founders Day February 22, 2009 Founder's Day is to celebrate the birthday of Lord Baden Powell. Hopefully your unit will decide to do something about this day. It would be a great to to spread the word about scouting to others that are not involved or you could involve inactive scouts in your program.
Boy's Life Contest Participants that wish to participate in this contest are to submit a video that they create about the following aspects of smoking: Smoking is a drug addiction that kills people Smoking makes everything smell bad Remember" A Scout is clean!
Anniversary Year for BSA What are you and your council going to do for the 2010 100th anniversary of the BSA. Event though the 99th anniversary has not passed it is not too early to start planning the 2010 anniversary since this will be the 100 year mark.
February 2009 Bulletin Let's Get Ready for the Jamboree! There have been many calls and e-mails concerning the new BSA medical form that must be completed between July 27, 2009, and May 1, 2010, in order to participate in the jamboree.
