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During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
When you first see the CM Scrubber you'll probably say the same thing I did; "it's too expensive!" But the next time you have a crusty dutch oven to clean you'll agree that it's worth every penny. Put some water in the oven while it's still warm, and scrub away.
If your perspective of developing leadership is limited to what you believe needs to happen rather than observing what is actually happening you'll miss opportunities, Let's imagine we're sitting around a table with the patrol leader's council before a troop meeting.
What do the resources say? Who signs rank requirements? It's up to the unit leader to select and train those who approve advancement, that's the short answer! Listen for the longer answer and answers to email questions about troop meetings, terms for positions of responsibility, alcohol stoves, and backpack weight.
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
Merit Badge Counselor", taken literally, describes someone who counsels a bit of cloth called a merit badge. I know nobody actually counsels inert bits of cloth, but it makes you think doesn't it? We don't counsel merit badges, we counsel real, live, individual Scouts.
A couple of years ago we replaced our troop's tents with the Marmot Limelight 3 (you can read about the rationale and the Marmot Limelight here ) The folks at Teton sports offer a similar design, the Teton Mountain Ultra 3 .
It's catch-up time! In this week's podcast I'll catch up on email questions concerning approving requirements, relationships between Cub Packs and Troops, moving to a new Troop, unit policy manuals, how Scouts address Scouters, and determining what activities best achieve the aims of Scouting.
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
In Podcast 265-266 I played excerpts of a recording of Green Bar Bill Hillcourt where he mentions his first article in October 1932 issue of Boy's Life. The "Cover to Cover" section on page 2 introduces Bill; We start off in this issue by roping in Green-Bar Bill to write a monthly page of Scout…
This video speaks for itself, I want to note, however how the attitude and will of the adults involved made this a positive story. Listen to Chase describe how he felt and how he perceived things. Listen to Chase's mom describe how she felt as a parent.
Where is it? What is it? In this week's podcast I'll complete our series on the search for the Scouting "source code", we'll find out where it is, who created it, and why. Links in this podcast My.Scouting.Org PDF by Martin Ohrenberg A Troop Revolution Why do Scouts go Camping?
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
I was dumbfounded when the parent of a Webelos visiting our troop asked; "What about a Scout who doesn't really like camping?" How would you answer that question? The best I could come up with was; "I don't really know what Scouting is if we aren't camping, I don't think it's an option."
Vilhelm Hans Bjerregaard Jensen was a Danish Scout who became a Scoutmaster during the early years of the Scouting Movement . He decided to see something of Scouting around the world, worked his way through Europe and England, arrived in the United States in February 1926 and took a job with the national headquarters of the…
Who was the voice of Scouting? How did a Danish Scout become the voice of Scouting in the United States? He knew the source code! What must we have to have to call what we do "Scouting"? This podcast is the second installment of a great story that ought to inspire us all to think…
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
This is one plan for a court of honor we've used in my troop for many years based on a few simple rules of thumb; Brief, formal, yet meaningful – Depending on the number of awards and presentations this court of honor should take no more than 45 minutes from beginning to end.
What is Wilderness First Aid? Wilderness First Aid expands on basic first aid training with advanced emergency management and assessment techniques. During a Wilderness First Aid course Scouters and youth members over age 14 learn how to assess, treat, and manage emergencies so they can safely take their adventures into areas beyond the reach of…
This story really explains it all… .. told by a man who ought to know Scouting if anyone does! What must we have to have to call what we do "Scouting"? Must we have an organization? If we understand how Scouting started a century ago we can better understand its relevance today.
This story really explains it all… .. told by a man who ought to know Scouting if anyone does! What must we have to have to call what we do "Scouting"? Must we have an organization? If we understand how Scouting started a century ago we can better understand its relevance today.
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
The next time you are out camping take a moment or two to be in the wild, stroll around and take it all in. No intention, no agenda, just be there until your mind quiets down and you begin to see what's in front of you.
Wilderness First Aid is highly recommended , but when is it required ? In this week's podcast we'll do our best to tell you when wilderness first aid training is required (although it's just good common sense too!) , I'll also answer questions about uniforms, the effective date a Scout earns a rank, and how Venturing Crews use…
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
I've been contacted by a number of companies who offer Scout fundraiser opportunities and I've turned them all down until today. When Paul Geatches from Country Meats contacted me I had my guard up. Most of the opportunities I hear about don't meet two very basic personal criteria; value for money, and pricing that corresponds…
What's the difference between a patrol and a herd? In this week's podcast we'll look at what the founder had to say about the scale of Scouting and I'll answer email questions about patrols choices and presenting badges. LINKS The Big Three Resources every Scouter should read Music A Boy Scout in Switzerland Sponsored By…
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
Scouts Canada has created a clear, uncluttered, engaging process in the "Plan-Do-Review" component of the Canadian Path . Scouting is made up of intuitive principles that are intended to be taken at face value. Simplicity can be elusive; we tend to prefer complications.
Scouts endure demands for their attention. In a classroom we listen for things that sound like they'll be on the test, and strain out the rest. If someone asks a question everyone groans, because that makes the lesson longer. We learn not to interrupt, to run out the hour, and let the teacher talk.
Sounds dramatic? But I got your attention, right? I'll explain what the dreaded troop program death spiral is and help you avoid it as well as answering email questions about Eagle Scout advancement , Advancement policies instituted by a troop, and " Webelos Purgatory ".
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I’ll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you’ll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
Hopefully by the time you read this the new Android version of the ScoutmasterCG app will be available on Google play! Unfortunately the only way to get this fixed was to un-publish the old version and publish a completely new one, so Android users will have to uninstall the present app and install the newer…
Reading Canoeing Wild Rivers is like attending a master class in wilderness travel. Cliff Jacobson's 30th anniversary edition of the classic Expedition Canoeing ( now Canoeing Wild Rivers) is required reading for anyone planning or even thinking about a high adventure trip.
Every so often I am asked for ideas about choosing gifts for Eagle Scouts (gifts for new Eagles Scouts are nice, but they aren't expected as a rule). I believe any Eagle Scout would be pleased to receive any of the gifts listed here.
Scouts and paperwork can be like oil and water! In this week's podcast an update on our 2016 trip to Kandersteg , I'll answer email questions about handling permission slips ( get in touch and tell me how you handle paperwork and deadlines), youth leaders , and avoiding homesickness .
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
I taught my step-son to drive from the passenger seat of a beat-up, old, standard transmission Honda Civic. I am pretty sure the best way to learn how to start from a stop with a clutch is sitting behind the wheel, feeling the clutch engage, pressing the gas pedal, and stalling the car a couple…
Can a Scoutmaster save their brains by using their ears? Baden-Powell thought so! In this podcast we'll explain and discuss the art of Socratic Scouting. I'll also answer email questions about merit badge blue cards (there's always a question about them!)
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
Tony Mei, chairman of the National Disabilities Awareness Committee, got in touch to share a variety of resources for special needs Scouts. Every unit leader ought to take the time to read The Guide to Working With Scouts With Special Needs and Disabilities Reach the committee task force for answers to questions about special needs…
Is it the Council President, commissioner, or Scoutmaster? Nope, listen to find out which volunteers Scouting can't do without, and to answers to email questions about a new Scoutmaster , Scouts who won't lead , and new Scout patrols . LINKS Bedwetting and Scouts Kandersteg 2016 MUSIC in this podcast By a Campfire on the Trail Sponsored By…
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
Every so often I hear from a Scouter or parent about a Scout who has a problem with bedwetting. It goes without saying that I am not a medical expert, but I did a little research and several sources agree an estimated 3.75 -5.25 million boys (and a smaller number of girls) in the United…
… if we have youth leading Scouts who do we lead? Find out who the Scoutmaster leads and directs in this podcast as well as answers to questions about merit badges , Webelos wearing sashes, and adult supervision of patrol meetings or activities .
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
Do you know the campfire ballads about Sam and Dan? If you are fortunate you've sat in rapt attention around a campfire, chills running up your back, a smile on your face, listening to a skilled orator recite the campfire ballads of Sam McGee or Dan McGrew.
An author was being interviewed on the radio in the background as I was working away at my desk. He was discussing building resilience in young people. As I listened I thought "Hey! Who is this guy? This sounds a lot like Scouting!"
What do you think? In this week's podcast I'll answer email questions about young Scoutmasters , modifying advancement requirements for Scouts with disabilities , the Alligator River game , Webelos going to Scout events, and a full-year troop program. LINKS Cub Scout Outdoor Program Guidelines Guide to Advancement Alligator River Infographic So Far So Good, a New Scoutmaster's…
