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Ever want to see those issues of Boys Life that were in print when you were a kid? Want to see the very first issues of Boys Life? You are in luck! Boys Life has set ups a new area on its site that will allow you to view nearly 100 years of Boys Life…
Scouts from Canada, Mexico, and the United States will welcome more than 35,000 from around the world CURITIBA, Brazil, Jan. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Scouts from every corner of the world will soon have the experience of a lifetime at The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia [http://www.facebook.com/TheBechtelSummit].
The finished edition of Baloo's Bugle editions for Resourcefulness and Meetings 11 and 12 are posted on-line. Sorry for the delay. Commissioner Dave Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com
An interim Edition of Baloo's Bugle for January RT, February's B&G/Pack Mtg, (Resourcefulness) and Den Meetings 11 & 12 is on line. I still need to do some updates (e.g. all of Wendy's ideas for Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Den Meetings).
Baloo's Bugle is On-Line!!! Two editions - One focused on the Core value, Positive Attitude, and on Pinewood Derby Also, lots of hints for you pack One focused on the Den and Den activities for Meetings 9 & 10 ENJOY!!!!!!!!! Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com
For over a decade the U.S. Scouting Service Project has featured a monthly cartoon by Richard Diesslin. Have you ever wanted to suggest what should be in a cartoon? Well if you have, stop over at http://knotscartoons.blogspot.com/ where you can suggest the wording and caption for a cartoon in the KNOTS Caption Contest.
Hey gang - Baloo's Bugle is on line (Actually it has been there, this post is late) There are two editions - The Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos edition has helps and ideas for Meetings 7 & 8 The Pack Leaders' and Pack Meeting editions has ideas for the RESPECT Core Value and other items to help you…
Baloo's Bugle for CITIZENSHIP is now posted. New format this month - One issue for Den Activities One issue for Pack Activities Check it out!!! Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com
Baloo's Bugle is finished and posted on-line!! There are lots of RESPONSIBILITY ideas for October's Pack Meeting And lots of ideas to help you with Weeks 3 & 4 from the Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide. Comments welcome on the new delivery method and what you are doing Also, comments on how Baloo's Bugle should…
On June 2nd we announced that Bugling Merit Badge would be discontinued next January. I'm happy to announce that, on Augst 4th, BSA posted a note on their blog stating that that decision has been reversed, Here's their announcement: Bugling reinstated as separate merit badge Have your guys start practicing "Taps," because Bugling is here…
Don't be surprised to see Ask Andy wandering around the grounds of the Jamboree today. Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com
Come check out the first edition based on the new delivery system!! Comments from Bob Scott at National about RT and Den Meetings Lots of Cooperative games. Lots of FUN things to do A new feature on RTs by Bev at Capital Area And ideas from Wendy at Chief Seattle Plus Alice, Jim, and others.
Amanda Vogt July 26, 2010 at 8:58pm Subject: National Venturing Event- Early Registration Date Approaching This is to remind everyone that registration for the National Venturing Event-Fall Fun Rally is open, and the deadline for the earliest registration cost is August 2nd.
KANSAS – Amateur Radio Special event stations WØB, WØS, and WØA will be operating from the Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council's Centennial Celebration located at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation in Kansas City, Kansas. The event is to be held on September 24 th , 25 th and 26 th , 2010, to commemorate the…
Posted by Amanda Vogt to facebook: Registration for the National Venturing Event-Fall Fun Rally is officially open at http://www.facebook.com/l/ b7646BXvKUf5p4Zgdi1YOEvOcTA; www.fallfunrally.org/ registration . Early registration is due August 2nd, so get your information turned in as soon as possible. Registration Packet Information: http://www.facebook.com/l/ b7646YY4JrYysKPDJIvJiTKx5LA; www.fallfunrally.org/files/ FFR2010Registration.pdf With thousands of people, t-shirts and food orders; the registration…
The July issue for "WAVES of FUN" is on line in adobe.pdf and word.doc!! This may be the ultimate source for water related games, skits, songs, and such!! Lots of detailed info on the new delivery method for Cub Scouts, too!!!
Boy Scouts and Lemelson-MIT Program introduce Inventing merit badge The inventive spirit of young people burst onto the scene today in Cambridge, Mass., as hundreds gathered to see the first awarding of the Boy Scouts of America's new Inventing merit badge to 50 Scouts from the Boston area.
Recently, the Boy Scouts of America announced important changes to its Youth Protection policies. The purpose of these changes is to increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting.
Bugling merit badge is being discontinued as of next January, 2011. Bill Nelson, a Scouter in the Grand Canyon Council (and former member of the USSSP team) wrote to BSA's "Ask the Expert" as follows: The Bugling merit badge is no longer on the scouting.org site, and it looks like the Music merit badge requirements…
Baloo's Bugle for June RTs and July's Theme, "Celebrate Freedom" is on line Check it out - Lots of classic patriotic stuff Articles by Scouter Jim about honoring veterans and Bill Smith, the Roundtable guy, about the new delivery method, CS 2010.
We've been informed of a major change to the Youth Protection Training Requirements, in a letter from the Assistant Chief Scout Executive. Effective June 1, 2010: Youth Protection Training is required for all registered volunteers. New leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training before they submit their application for registration.
After we posted the information and pictures of the damage supposedly caused by a Brown Recluse Spider bite, we were informed that the pictures are of the damage caused by a MRSA infection, which followed a probable spider bite, which in turn may or may not have been from a Brown Recluse.
We've added a page to our safety area with information about the Brown Recluse Spider. The page includes some graphic photos of the skin damage caused by bites from these spiders, so some caution should be used in showing them to younger Scouts.
Webinars: New Cub Scout Delivery Method National is rolling out the NEW Cub Scout Delivery Method and is inviting CS Leaders to attend one of 22 webinar sessions to learn how to use the new method and resources. Beginning Monday, May 3rd and ending on Friday, May 14th, National is hosting webinars that will detail…
The new Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide is now available on-line and in stores. Check it out on line at http://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/CubScouts/Leaders/DenLeaderResources/DenandPackMeetingResourceGuide.aspx (Link is also in the title of this post) This Guide has the complete meeting plans for all levels (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Badge , and Arrow of light) Plus, Pack Meeting plans for…
Baloo's Bugle for May RTs and June's Theme, "Hoop-De-Do" is on line Check it out - Articles by Scouter Jim and Bill Smith, the Roundtable guy. Lots of good material from Alice in Golden Empire Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com
BSA today, on the Scouting Magazine BLOG announced the release of the final requirements for a new Merit Badge for the sport of GEOCACHING. The merit badge pamphlet is not yet available, but the Boy Scouts of America wanted to get the official requirements in the hands of Scouts and Scouters as soon as possible.
Scouts got a chance to preview the planned BSA Indy Car last August. Credits to marjcr " August 27, 2009 - Scout representatives from southern Sonoma County go to the Indy Car race at Infineon Raceway to learn about plans for a Boy Scout branded car for next season.
The Heart of America Council has a set of new hiking trails called "Watkin's Mill Trail" with a wonderful patch available. Watkins Mill's theme and history is based on the highly successful woolen business by a turn of the century, rural family in the central Midwest.
Narrated Video Coverage of the Locomotive by the Houston Chronicle Joint News Release - Union Pacific and Boy Scouts of America Union Pacific Railroad Unveils No. 2010 Boy Scouts of America Commemorative Locomotive Special Locomotive Celebrates Scouting's 100-year History For Immediate Release: Houston, Texas, March 31, 2010 -- Union Pacific Railroad today unveiled the UP No.
BSA Press Release Contact: Julie Bulthaus 314-982-8779 314-920-8004 (cell) [email protected] Scouting's Centennial is Out of This World-Literally! Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary Year of Celebration Patches Head to International Space Station on the Space Shuttle Discovery Kennedy Space Center, Fla.- (April 5, 2010)-The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has officially taken its 100th Anniversary…
From the National Capital Area Council Attending the Jamboree?? Camp William B. Snyder, located 75 miles outside Fort A.P. Hill, VA, is the perfect location for visiting Scouts and units. Cabins, dining hall, swimming pool, wall tents, and more will be available.
National Council has announced the following via E-mail sent to council execs and others - Cub Scouts 2010 - Materials Availability Development of materials to support the rollout of Cub Scouts 2010 is well under way, and we are now in a position to confirm that the leader materials and training needed to support the change in…
Baloo's Bugle for April RTs and May's Theme, "In the Spotlight" is on line Check it out - Articles by Scouter Jim and Bill Smith, the Roundtable guy. Lots of good material from Alice in Golden Empire Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com
The BSA officially released the requirements and information on the four Historic Merit Badges (Carpentry, Pathfinding, Signaling, and Tracking) today, April, 1, 2010. Scouts may work on them now, but must complete them by December 31, 2010, if they wish to use them for rank advancement.
Baloo's Bugle for "Spring Into Action" April's Theme, March RTs is ON-LINE Get ready to spring into action - litter pick ups, conservation, service projects and more when you set out o enjoy the warm months ahead. Lots of hints for "Spring Into Action" - games, openings, closings, ceremonies, jokes, and more Bill Smith, the Roundtable guy…
The March 2010 Issue of Baloo's Bugle for April's Theme, "Spring into Action" is delayed. Too much Scouting the last two weeks!! If you need a copy now, e-mail me at [email protected] and I will send you what is done and a few Pow Wow Book files I have not yet incorporated.
From facebook Subject: Registrations for AdventureJam are now OPEN! Hey - jump on to the http://www.facebook.com/l/ 1d6e5;AdventureJam.scouts.com. au website and download your application form for the New Zealand Jamboree and Tour! Remember to take a look at the Tour page to see what you will be up to as it is looking really good...
Everybody who has been in Cub Scouts or had a son in Cub Scouting has probably enjoyed the wonder of racing in a Pinewood Derby. The folks in Milwaukee are taking it to new heights literally. There will be a Pinewood Derby event just before the Milwaukee Wave game against Philadelphia at the stadium with…
From BSA The Boy Scouts of America is proud to announce that we will be a featured category on the February 25 episode of Jeopardy!. This is a tremendous opportunity to extend our brand footprint to a nationally televised audience during our 100-year celebration.
We've had a chance to review the new 2009 edition of the BSA Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide. In addition to a number of new academics subjects and new sports included in the program, most of the other subjects and sports have had revisions to their requirements.
Celebrate Venturing Creation Day" on Tuesday, February 9 at 1:00am. Event: Celebrate Venturing Creation Day "Go Green - Go Venturing!" What: Rally Start Time: Tuesday, February 9 at 1:00am End Time: Tuesday, February 9 at 11:00pm Where: everywhere To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=260855272769&mid=1d15d4dG4edcd0f8G18a6c0dG7 Copyright - U.S.
WE've gottten a note from BSA that the Historic Merit Badge program for the Centennial has been delayed. Although a notice was placed in the Scouting Magazine "Cracker Barrel" blog, it was premature. The requirements we posted were DRAFTS, and have bnot been finalized pr approved yet.
Get ready to soar into the wild, bue yonder (or at least your kites, will !!) when you "Take Flight." Lots of hints for "Take Flight" - games, openings, closings, ceremonies, jokes, and more Jim Jones talks about the flight of the Votager and how it bagan with model airplanes!.
The next issue of Baloo's Bugle is at the Webmaster's. If you need a .pdf today, please write me at [email protected] Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com
Last evening I completed a review of the new BOY SCOUT REQUIREMENTS 2010 booklet and uploaded information on all of the known changes to Merit Badge and Rank requirements. I also included the new definition and explanation of he procedure to be used for identifying "ACTIVE" Scouts.
Scoutmaster Ben Dibble wrote to us with a splendid idea: Scout Uniform Day! February 8, 2010 The 100th Birthday of Scouting On February 8th join us in celebrating the 100th Birthday of Scouting. On that day we would like everyone to wear their Scout uniform.
Amanda Vogt, former National Venturing President, wrote the following on January 16: ------------------- The Venturing Officer Association of the Greater St. Louis Area Council is proud to announce that the Fall Fun Rally has been designated as the first National Venturing Event.
BSA Announced today, via the Scouting Magazine Blog at http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org that in honor of the BSA's 100th Anniversary, today's generation of Scouts will get the unique opportunity to experience some of the activities their predecessors enjoyed. That's possible thanks to the BSA's new Historical Merit Badge Program , a set of four discontinued merit badges that…
Subject: Info on the Jan 15 National Venturing event announcement We are very excited about the National Venturing event and it has generated a lot of membership for our regional Facebook group. While we use it rarely at the region level, one nice feature for groups is being able to message all members.
