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Days 88, 89, 90, 91, 92 TBA Day 93: after a long trip away I got back into the groove and starting prepping for the Troop Meeting, the monthly campout and Summer Camp Day 94: befriended on Facebook several Scouters from C-33-10 the course I staffed.
Sunday: A day of rest, Mother's Day, a day filled with Scouting! - Spent the morning with Mom and Wife and Sis...all incredible Moms! (dont want you to think I ignored them for Scouting) - Came home and Wife took Mom's Day nap...
Today was a special day for many women, Mother's Day. Mom's are a very important part of Scouting. In the beginning Mom's were the lifeblood of Cub Scouting, Den Moms and Cubmasters were usually always moms in yellow blouses and blue pants or skirts.
oh Saturday! You start cold and early (4am in downtown Indianapolis) for Overtime at Work when I should be at OA Ordeal (I was nominated as an adult this year). Scouting wise it was a light day: - spent 4 hours in the dining room: took all scout related paperwork NOT in the office (covered the…
Stopped by the Scout Shop and registered a new transfer from Erie, PA Also bought some rank patches for some BoRs coming up Talked with a WB Participant about her ticket Set up Summer Camp for 2011...could be great! Wrote a letter of recommendation for a Scout to work at a Cub Camp...
Wednesday is usually catch up day but I did a ton of stuff Tuesday after the meeting: - finished up attendance report in TroopMaster - wrote reference letter for Scout - got my Wood Badge gifts for Staff and my Buffalo Patrol - worked on annual Troop Physical That is all :) It's Only an Hour a week Bryan Permalink…
Tuesday is the biggest Scout Day of the week! Meeting Night (either Troop or PLC) for every Tuesday of the year BUT the one between Christmas and New Years...yes 51 Tuesdays are all booked, every year for the foreseeable future...
Ok here we go 4/22 Thursday: - Eagle Boards of Review for District 4/23 Friday: - left with Troop for Spring Camporee at Camp Ransburg...a Medieval Theme - brought 43 Scouts and 16 Adults...be prepared for rain 4/24 Saturday: - poured last night, camp is one huge mudpit - spirits not dampened (but clothes and Scouts are) - volunteered to be…
Today I got to see 4 more Scouts receive their Eagle Scout Rank. These four had been together since Tiger Scouts. Over the past 10+ years they have had many adventures together. Camping stories, summer camp, service projects, Boundary Waters, etc.
Monday was a catch up day as I spend the past 5 days in Wood Badge mode... - stopped by Scout Shop to turn in Scout App - picked up Star Rank patch for newest Star Scout - experimented with new website server - updated official Troop Calendar Tuesday: the busiest Scout night of the week!
What an incredible week of Scouting: Wednesday: arrived at Camp Belzer in to help finish up set up for Wood Badge C-33-10 - attended Wood Badge Staff dinner - received my 3rd Bead, then the Course Director gave us all a gift of Wood Badge Beads from Gilwell Park!
Today was the first day of Wood Badge course. I was very happy to get a great group. They are enthusiastic and energetic. My 1st presentation went off well and I was very relived. Day 2 starts in 6 hours so off to bed.
Another several days without posting but been very busy: Since Sunday I have: - finished my Troop Presentation for Wood Badge - organized my desk and contacted 2 Eagle Scouts about their Eagle Books coming back from National - stopped by Scout Shop and purchased 35 new 2010 Scout Badges for my new Scouts - worked on Scoutmaster's Agenda…
WOW oh WOW...here we are at 60! Big Scouting Day: - finished up Wood Badge Troop Guide Presentations - emailed complete roster to entire Troop - created Adult Resource Form for the website - built Welcome Pack to my new Buffalo Patrol for Wood Badge this week - emailed fellow Scouters: progress report for entire Patrol, sent Outing Info to…
The end of a turbulent week: Day 58: - chatted it up with several internet Scouters - designed a new online Adult Resource form for the Troop Day 59: - built HipsterPDAs for my Wood Badge patrol - listened to True North Podcast and Skyped the podcaster - chatted with an Irish Scouter Permalink | Leave a comment »
As a Scout one should "Do a good turn daily". It can be as simple as holding open a door, picking up a dropped item or helping the little old lady across the street. Yesterday as I walked into work I passed the old Scout Shop (it is between my office and my parking lot)…
Wednesdays are recovery days from the Meeting but with the lack of attendance last night I have less recovering to do :) - picked up Eagle Book from National of Scout who had his BoR on Feb 8th - picked up 2010 Centennial Rank Patches - picked up Patrol patches for the 3 new patrols - got some uniform socks…
Tuesday is meeting night, always a great time. Tonight however was a little different as it is also Spring Break here. So we had a fraction of the number of Scouts we usually have. The 1st Year Scouts worked on a little project while the older Scouts hung out.
Got two projects in mind, one specific to my Troop, one I will need Internet community help with...details to follow. Getting nervous about Wood Badge, need to make sure I have everything ready to go! Today I: - wrote a reference letter for an Eagle Scout - spoke with an old friend about her almost- Eagle Scout…
Well it only took 52 days to come to a weekend were I have NO Scout business to discuss. Being a Scoutmaster is a full time job. I have had something to write about every day for the past 52 days.
Yesterday was a slow Scout day. - talked with a new Eagle about his paperwork - chatted with an Internet Scouting Friend about all things Today was the same, things might be slowing down OR I am busy getting ready for Baseball's Opening Day!
Check out this website I found at scouting.org It is about time! Way to be off the mark there BSA...it's not like the 100th Anniversary snuck up on us... Permalink | Leave a comment »
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Geddy Lee confirms summer Rush tour followed by new album Posted at 7:28PM | comments (38) Sandra Miller of Akron's 97.5 WONE had a brief conversation with Geddy Lee recently where Geddy confirms Rush's plans for touring/recording that were first mentioned by Alex Lifeson in a Toronto Globe and Mail interview last…
Here it is the halfway point! - posted on several boards about Program and about Eagle procedures - discussed an Eagle Project with a Life Scout - attended the PLC Meeting. It went very well, started Thorns and Roses for the month, talked about how the new Scouts were feeling welcome and how the older Scouts were really…
Monday's after campouts are always a little busy as I gear up for the PLC meeting and recover from the weekend. - answered about 15 emails for new parents about the campout. Each one said what a great time their Scout had.
Left for Camp Cullom on Day 46 (Friday) at 5pm. We had 83 Scouts in tow with about 25 Adults to drive and some stayed. We got there with no problems and set up camp. What a great surprise it was when the 1st Year patrols (3 of them) set up their sites with the…
It happened again, I forgot to post last night! Day 45: - listened to The Leaders Campfire Podcast. I miss those guys! Keep up the great work! - Finalized Campout Schedule after time discussions with PL and some PL Advisors on time needed for Skills Demo - talked to last new parent about what to bring to campout.
Not all SMMs turn out like they do in your head...but this was the gist of mine Tuesday: Last time we talked of changing yourself and setting goals. While that is a great thing to do, please remember that nothing happens overnight.
Greetings Scouts and Scouters! My 100 days project is turning into an every other day posting event: Tuesday: Day 43: Scout meeting night! Talked with SPL about his not being at the meeting. Found out who was his ASPL replacement and found everything under control.
Sunday was a day of rest. Only one Scouting activity today, writing a letter(s) of recommendation for an Eagle Scout. Today was full of Scouting Stuff: - got a tour of the new Council offices...a real tour too, behind the scenes and everything - went to the new Scout Shop and checked it out (bought a new…
Scouting For Food: Every year the BSA teams up with other organizations to collect food for local pantries and shelters. This morning we gathered at a local plaza and 52 Scouts split into 11 groups. Walking and collecting bags and boxes we returned to the plaza with our Trailer and loaded it up.
Thursday night is usually Roundtable and Eagle Boards. Missed both this month due to other obligations...still did some Scouting though... - updated weekly email because we (both the S4F Chair and I) forgot to put a time in the Scouting For Food flyer and email - talked to another new parent on the phone.
The day after a Troop meeting is always busy playing catch-up, recording things in TroopMaster and touching base with the SPL and others about next week... - entered OA Elections into TroopMaster - entered attendance from Scribe into TroopMaster - sent out Weekly Troop Email to Troop....237 different email addresses - found great Knotmaster program, took a look and…
Woops, forgot to post last night! Monday: - organized the Scout bag. Took my Scout box and extra files and built a Scout Bag with my new Wood Badge Staff bag. Apps, patches, books needed and always in the car ready for a meeting - worked on Gettysburg trip - started prep for Tuesday meeting Tuesday: - printed out…
Tis Sunday the traditional day of rest...not for your average Scouters :) - contacted several Scouts via email about different things (Merit Badge University, Eagle Projects, Troop Website, Firecrafter, Scouting For Fos od) - printed out OA Ballots and OA Election Report for OA Rep for OA Elections on Tuesday - created and emailed SPL new Uniform Inspection sheets…
Busy weekend so I will try to catch up on 3 days total, 2 in the post: Friday: Worked my new schedule which is 8am - 4pm. It is a new challenge at work AND I will be able to leave at 4pm on Fridays and be at the Troop departure spot by 5pm for our…
via scoutleadership.com An interesting new site promoting a book. Read a preview and participated in a survey. Looking forward to reading this one! Permalink | Leave a comment »
What was supposed to be a big day with Roundtable and Wood Badge Beading Ceremony turned into a night at home: - chatted with Scouting For Food Organizer about Saturday - sent out several emails to the new Scouts - updated TroopMaster - explored Geocaching Merit Badge for this month's campout, hope official BSA gets it act together It's…
Well here we are at month number 2: - Sent out Scouting For Food email/flyer for the organizer - entered attendance for last meeting: 95 Scouts! :) - wrote up Gettysburg minutes to get to Scouts who will be organizing different parts - Troop Committee Meeting: went too long but got the job done.
Tuesday is always the big Scouting Day! - Scout meeting! Worked with SPL where he needed me. Took some time to visit several Patrols during to just chat - worked with oldest patrol looking for some of them to 'step up' the Troop needs LEADERS!
- Started my To Keep Myself Physically Strong project: live up to the Oath and get myself into shape that I can be proud of and be a good example to the Scouts - talked to SPL about tomorrows meeting - Talked to Adult Leader about cancelled SeaBase Trip - gave presentation to Charter Organization about State of the…
Great Scouting Day today! - chatted with like minded Scoutmaster on Skype - prepped Gettysburg trip - prepped Charter Organization meeting for tomorrow - finalized new PLC forms per the Scouts changes - studied Photo Roster of new Scouts so I can learn all 35 names by Tuesday - finished up Friends of Scouting paperwork It's Only an Hour A Week…
What was supposed to be a Scout Free days turned into the following: - emailed ASM about new Den Chiefs - exchanged emails with AdChair about upcoming Summer Camp. I was AdChair last time we ran our own summer camp so gave him my old paperwork and timeline as well as some helpful hints and pitfalls that…
The end of the work week is usually the start of the Scout Weekend! - designed 2 forms for the SPL to approve/amend to his liking - signed 35 temp Scout IDs for the new Scouts - helped a few Scouts sign up for Merit Badge University - talked with a college age Eagle Scout out on break about…
What a GREAT Scouting Day!!!! - Started with approving the New Scout Photo Roster and having the ASM send it out ASAP - got an email from the SPL, some things he wants to try, responded YES - bought 23 Scout Handbooks for the new Scouts that did not get one from his Pack at Crossover - talked with…
Another day another dollar: - finished with fixing TroopMaster and Recharter - talked with SPL about new Quartermaster ideas the PLC came up with, preps for next weeks meeting and OA Elections - emailed several committee members about getting new tents as we will be several short with 35 new Scouts added to the Troop last night - talked…
Tonight our new Scouts start an incredible journey, the first Scouts of the next 100 years! A new beginning for Scouting. And for each of you, every day is an opportunity for a new beginning. You can redefine yourself, decide to make changes in your life today that will lead to a better future.
What a great day for Scouting! - spend lunch break re-organizing my Scoutmaster Binder in preps for the new year! - went to Scout Shop, got adult apps, bought new Patrol Patches (Lightning) and a Scout Shirt for a Scout in need - Troop Meeting tonight: in 3 parts: - Part 1: Supported SPL/PLC with their needs for running…
Continuing with the 100 Days of Scouting: Aside the dozen or so things I did for the Troop today I attended a meeting for the new Crossroads of America Scout Education Center. The Council is moving to a new building which they designed from the ground up.
Oh Canada, my home and native land... OK, not native but I live in upstate NY for almost 20 years and watched Hockey Night in Canada and Curling on Saturday mornings so I've always had a place in my heart for our Neighbors to the North...congrats on Hockey Gold and a great Winter Olympics!
