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Initiative : It’s a great word, but it’s also a hard one too. What does it mean? Why is it a necessary virtue for a Scout to possess? In this post, I hope to answer these questions as I continue the series, Keystones of a Scout: The 10 Virtues that Make a Scout, which I introduced…
When Baden-Powell first conceived the idea of the Boy Scout, part of the uniform that he designed included the hiking staff. Yes, indeed, he considered the hiking staff or ‘Scout staff’ to be an indispensable part of Scout equipment. This was for good reason, for the Scout staff has been and always will be a…
Yesterday, I introduced a new series where I will be going through the biography: “Baden-Powell: The Two Lives of a Hero” by William Hillcourt. In this post, I will be giving a brief synopsis and commentary of the first Chapter: “The Seventh Son”.
Today I’m going to start a new series here on “Scouting Rediscovered” that will run in parallel to the other series that I’m currently writing. Over a year ago, I borrowed a book from my local library called: Baden-Powell: The Two Lives of a Hero .
Today’s edition of The Scout’s Scrapbook is a quotation from Sir Robert Baden-Powell (the founder of Scouting) on how a Scout looks on Success: This quote excellently captures the spirit in which a Scout takes on life and looks on success.
Today, I’m going to continue the series, Keystones of a Scout: The 10 Virtues that Make a Scout, which I introduced: here. Previously in this series, I talked about Endurance, Self-Discipline, Exploration, and Observation. Each of these are traits or virtues that I have shown to have been with Scouting from the beginning, and each…
In the last installment of my Keystones of a Scout series, Observation , I briefly touched on the importance of being able to remember what you observe. Memory, indeed, is a very important skill to have, especially as a Scout. In order to Be Prepared, we need to learn and remember many important skills such as…
For this installment of the Keystones of a Scout series, I will be talking about a skill that has been emphasized greatly ever since Scouting was founded. This virtue and skill is very valuable and the mastery of which is one of the marks of a true Scout.
Today’s edition of The Scout’s Scrapbook is a quotation from John Thurman on the relationship between the Patrol and the Troop: The picture that John Thurman gives here is quite different from the one that I have seen in many Troops.
One of the very first times, if not the first time that the Japanese Square lashing appeared in print was in John Thurman’s Pioneering Principles in 1962. John Thurman was an influential British Scouter who discovered the lashing while on a tour of Japan, hence the name.
“To meet their spirit of adventure I held up for their ideal the doings of backwoodsmen and knights, adventurers and explorers, as the heroes for them to follow.” ~ Baden-Powell I have particularly enjoyed doing the research for this third installment of the Keystones of a Scout series: Exploration.
When Baden-Powell first conceived the idea of the Boy Scout, part of the uniform that he designed included the hiking staff. Yes, indeed, he considered the hiking staff or ‘Scout staff’ to be an indispensable part of Scout equipment. This was for good reason, for the Scout staff has been and always will be a…
The name and fame of Jack Cornwell are known to every boy in Britain as the lad who in the great sea-fight off Jutland in 1916 stuck to his gun aboard the Chester when all the gun’s crew were killed or wounded and he might have got away under cover.
Lessons from War Scouts: The 28 Standing Orders of the Army Rangers Peace Scouts helping out a War Scout When Baden-Powell founded Scouting over 100 years ago, he modeled much of it after the branch of military Scouting that he helped develop in the British Army.
Yesterday, I introduced a new series that we’re going to do here at Scouting Rediscovered .You can read the introduction by clicking here. The first Keystone virtue of the Scout is Endurance. While for the most part, I do not have a particular order that I’m covering the Keystones in, I think it is a…
Today I’m going to introduce a new, ten-part series that I will be running here on Scouting Rediscovered . There is no better list of adjectives that describe what a Scout stands for better than the Scout Law: A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
Today’s edition of The Scout’s Scrapbook is a quotation from the founder of Scouting, Baden-Powell, which I found particularly powerful: In this quote, Baden-Powell is very clear on the importance in which he holds the Patrol Leaders. Since Patrols are real units with real responsibility, the Leaders that they elect are equally real and should…
In the Boy Scouts of America, the Eagle Scout Rank is the highest Rank attainable. The Rank of Eagle Scout has a long tradition of great men and leaders who have earned it. If you want to know more about the statistics and great tradition of the Eagle Scout Rank, this infographic pretty much says…
Getting a job means moving up in the world. You are now starting to be less dependent on others to provide for you, instead, you are working for yourself. Sometimes, going on camping trips with your Patrol and Troop can take a lot of money, especially when you go often.
Today’s edition of The Scout’s Scrapbook comes from The Patrol Leaders’ Handbook by John Thurman, a very influential British Scout Leader: I know that myself and many others habitually take Scouting as a movement and institution for granted. It was there before we were born, and we assume it will just continue on strong after…
In today’s edition of the Scout’s Scrapbook, John Thurman , a distinguished historical British Scouter, gives what I believe is the best advice ever given to a Patrol Leader: There is something very important that we can learn from this quote.
A Scout is prepared! That is our motto. It is simple enough, but very hard to carry out. Be Prepared for what? When? The simple answer is Scouts should try to be prepared for anything and everything that they can.
In today’s edition, of the Scout’s Scrapbook , we see a little bit about how Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, envisioned the experienced Scout or Scouter on a Camping trip: There are a couple of things we can learn from this and put into practice on our own trips: First, the experienced camper doesn’t avoid…
Before the days of the internet, Radio was one of the biggest, quickest, most cutting edge methods of communication; and, coincidentally, Ham Radio was born at about the same time as Scouting. Naturally, early Scouts found Ham Radio to be a very effective way to exercise the Scout Motto: Be Prepared!
Today I’m going to start a new series of blog posts that I will continue on and off. This series is called the Scout’s Scrapbook , and it will contain little snapshots of great quotes and/or photos from Scouting’s past. These will either be informative, inspiring, or just plain awesome!
Today, the national Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC 2012) is taking place in Michigan. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend. So, in honor of my brother OA Members, I have made this short video of me performing the Order of the Arrow Song on Piano.
Today, Tuesday the 31st of July, the power grids in India failed, leaving 670 million, half of the country’s population, without power. This includes transportation and hospitals. (source: Reuters ) Now, India isn’t known for being the most technologically sophisticated country in the world, but it’s been no secret that for some time now the United…
The Taut-line Hitch is a requirement for the Boy Scout Rank of ‘Tenderfoot’, and is a very useful knot to know. It is used to add tension to a line. It is often employed to tie down loads on vehicles or set up tents.
There might be a tough topic or type of problem that you deal with in school which you are stuck on, and don’t seem to be able to master. If there isn’t one you are struggling with right now, there will be sooner or later.
The selection below comes from my book-in-progress, “Scouting Rediscovered”, in which I attempt to explore the numerous lessons I have learned about Scouting, the principles upon which it is built, and the great concepts behind it. Enjoy! And leave any questions or comments in the comment section.
Two half hitches is a simple and secure knot that is used to fix the end of a rope to an object. It is one of the required knots for the Tenderfoot Rank in Boy Scouts. Enjoy this tutorial! If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment!
Reef knot, also known as square knot (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The square knot is the first knot a boy must know to become a Boy Scout . It is an amazingly versatile and useful knot, yet many people don’t know how to tie it.
William Hillcourt (Photo credit: Wikipedia) ”What kind of person do you want to be? There is a simple way to find the answer. You do it by first answering another question: ‘What kind of person do I most admire?’ Sit down quietly and alone with a piece of paper.
“A Scout is Clean. A Scout keep his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean. The simplest way to be clean is not to get dirty in the first place.
William Hillcourt (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Art of Concentration . Does your mind jump from one thing to another like a flea? Or does it stick to the job at hand? You have to keep your mind constantly alert if you expect to keep it from drifting.
Hello! I am a 17 year old Boy Scout and have a passion for Scouting and for the Boy Scouts of America. I am right now writing a book called: ‘Scouting Rediscovered.’ On this blog, I will be publishing many great tips, quotes, anecdotes, and sections from my book.
