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One hundred days of doing something for Scouting, and writing about each one. Scouters took the challenge for the centennial in 2010 and came back for second and third rounds.
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Today I: Pushed forward on an online version of Roundtable. I have a few ideas, and I'm soliciting opinions from the online Scouter community. Feel free to jump in the Comments and share your thoughts. Put the last of the Webelos Crossover paperwork together--then had to email it in because I can't get to the…
Today I: Reviewed, an unpleasant job, the storage needs for our pack's supplies. Needs a lot of cleaning and tossing, probably this weekend. Posted an updated summary of the last 5 Days of Scouting on Scoutsigns. Posted the last segment of the 3-part video series (dated 1917) on the C&O Canal.
Hard to believe that the mid-point of this 100 Days of Scouting challenge is right around the corner. I've picked up some great ideas from other 100 Days bloggers , as well as from the comments left behind. Hardly a day goes by that I don't learn something new about Scouting.
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.
Today I: Answered a lot of questions for our Venture Crew secretary about reselling candles as a fundraiser. I'm not sure this is a good idea, but the right questions will be asked and answered first. Posted second C&O Canal video on Scoutsigns.
Today I: Contacted our Scout store to see if the Centennial rank badges have come in yet. Crossing my fingers. Tweeted registration information about the US Mint--necessary if you want the cheapest option to purchase a BSA Coin. Posted a piece (1 of 3) on Scoutsigns showing video of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in…
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…
We have 6 Webelos Scouts crossing over to our troop in a couple of weeks. Our SPL has been working with them this month to get them formed into a patrol--picked a leader, make a flag, and still working on the patrol yell.
Today I: Posted to Facebook and the blog that our council's rescheduled Klondike Derby is cancelled indefinitely. Notified the troop of the cancellation so we can punt for next weekend's camping trip. We do keep a backup in the works just in case.
April's BSA Theme Today I: Printed out the April theme information for the PLC this afternoon. Supported the PLC meeting. That's all for today and Scouting--a busy day, but one I just had to monitor. How about you? What Scouting did you do today?
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.
Today I: Drove 144 miles (per Google maps) to Camp Brady Saunders, near Richmond VA. Attended BSA Area Seven Camp Visitation Team training. Drove 144 miles back home. Sometimes there is something new and exciting to do for Scouting--camp inspections sound like a good excuse to get out and explore new camps!
Beautiful Camp Rock Enon , from the new chapel. Today I: Verified that the crew's peanut order was turned in on time. Whew! Got the car ready for my training tomorrow--I'm going to be on a Camp Visitation Team this summer.
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.
Today I: Commented on another 100 Days of Scouting blog. [This advice has come up twice in just the last week for me, so watch for a Scoutsigns post soon.] Organized Webelos Crossover paperwork . Emailed OA Dance Team Advisor to let him know I'd be happy to publicize their activities on blog, Facebook and Twitter.
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…
Today I: Attended the Camping Committee meeting at our council office (2.5 hours). I learned a lot, as always, about things going on behind the scenes of our summer camp and council weekend camps. Spoke to our council's Summer Camp Director about posting short profiles and pictures on the camp's blog.
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…
Today I: Prepared for Camping Committee meeting tomorrow night. Explained to the Venture Crew's secretary how the spreadsheet with Venturer's Accounts works. Encouraged a couple of parents of soon-to-be Boy Scouts (currently Webelos Scouts) to join the troop's YahooGroup. Hectic, hectic, hectic...and busy, too!
Today I: Emailed someone who was upset with my depiction of homeschoolers in Scouting magazine article ( I was quoted ). Hopefully they see that I'm trying to encourage more contact between the Scouting and homeschooling worlds. Advised a new Scoutmaster on how to manage his troop's communications.
100 Days of Scouting about came to a screeching halt the other night. We have had a lot of rain lately, causing the Potomac River to rise to flood stages. Before that happened we were camping along side of it .
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…
Today I: Rested from our escape from the C&O Canal backpacking trip! Unpacked my pack and processed the wet stuff--hung up tent to dry ( great tent , stayed dry in it all night). Scouting at a very personal level today--taking care of my own gear and myself.
Today I: Backpacked with the troop 10 miles, in rain and strong winds. Stayed reasonably dry and warm (writing this a day in advance, so this is wishful thinking...). The things we do for Scouting! What was your Scouting goal today?
Today I: Advised parents of our backup plan in case weather becomes too severe tomorrow--I'd guess 80% chance of implementing it right now. Drove 3 hours to our next segment hike of the C&O Canal. For half of our Scouts, this is a first time to be backpacking...
Today I: Attended the council's Scout-o-Rama planning session. Attended the council's Centennial Committee meeting. Kept a close eye on the weather for the backpacking trip this weekend--rain and strong wind now, and seems to be getting worse as we get closer to it.
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.
Today I: Shopped for items for our Tiger Den Leader for den meeting tonight. Removed a 3-seat bench and added a 4-seat bench to the big van so we can take 12 people backpacking this weekend! Yeah, I'm excited. Unpacked and repacked my backpack for tonight and for the weekend.
Amazon The 100 Days of Scouting project is clearing the first mountain--a whole month or a third done, depending on how you look at it. And how are you looking at it? Have you gotten any ideas? Been inspired by some of the other bloggers ?
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!
Amazon Today I: Printed out the pdf workbook for Personal Fitness for my First Class Scout. Emailed reminder to the troop to bring their packed backpacks to the meeting tomorrow night. First backpacking trip for half of the troop. I love the stuff they think they need...
- 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…
Today I: Worked with our SPL to get a pack inspection set up for Wednesday night. Many of our younger Scouts have never been on a backpacking trip with us and this gentle 16 mile weekend will be a first for them.
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…
Today I: Printed out the monthly theme information for the PLC (March). Yeah, they had to rescheduled the one from 2 weeks ago. Printed out the monthly theme information for the PLC (April). Emailed out the monthly theme information for both months to the entire troop to set expectations.
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…
Today I: Reminded the Scouts to contact their patrol leaders if they had any ideas for the PLC to review. Dropped off my Venturer for a travel and adventure expo, followed by an overnighter (all girl crew). We just can't seem to shake all of the sickness in the house this week.
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…
Today I: Added a 100 Days of Scouting blogger that I missed yesterday . Coached a 13 year-old Scout to rethink his merit badge choices for summer camp. He wants to take all Eagle badges (like Citizenship family and Communications) while his cohorts are swamping canoes and shooting at things.
100 Days of Scouting reached the 25% milestone yesterday! Much dancing in the street, at least at my house. We've had a rash of new bloggers join in the challenge, and I'm grateful for that. No matter if you just heard about it and want to start, or you've been following all along, today is…
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…
Today I: Broadcasted the new 100 Days of Scouting blogs so more folks can enjoy them! Looks like at least 400 days are going to happen. Registered to take training this month for being an inspector of BSA camps. Hope to turn it into long weekends with my wife traveling around Virginia and North Carolina.
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…
Today I: Confirmed all troop Scout accounts. Whew! Moved the summer camp deposits to the bank. Processed a Venture crew adult application. Picked up Hornaday award information for my interested Scout. Reviewing Arrow of Light requirements with a Webelos Scout tonight.
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…
If you haven't caught on yet, I like Twitter . Especially Hootsuite , which is a great manager for Twitter. I have found a lot of great Scouters out there, many of whom blog or are otherwise very active in the Scouting world.
Today I: Completed the advancement form for our troop's Court of Honor tomorrow. Made copies of the paperwork for each eligible Webelos Scout to attend our council's Webelos Crossover . Brought up an uncomfortable post: Succession Planning What would happen to your units if you came to an abrupt end?
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.
