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In 2010 the Boy Scouts of America turned 100, and volunteers celebrated all year. Centennial uniforms, the 100 Days of Scouting challenge and the 2010 Jamboree made it a banner year.
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Sorry to disappear for several days there, but I’ve been incommunicado. I wasn’t abandoning my 100 Days of Scouting efforts, I was immersed in a totally new (to me) Scouting environment: Girl Scout encampments. I’ve stopped counting how many bag nights I’ve had camping as a Scout leader since getting back into the movement in…
Tony Hooker is a KISMIF.org guest blogger from Concord, North Carolina. He is a Wolf Den Leader in the Central North Carolina Council and is a first-year Cub Scouter. A new patch is available from BSA National, celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Scouting.
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…
Historical merit badges help Boy Scouts celebrate Scouting's past A merit badge called Computers would sound just a crazy to a 1910 Boy Scout as a merit badge called Tracking sounds to Scouts today. That's because the BSA's list of available merit badges has evolved through the years as the interests of boys have changed.
Tonight I listened to the BSA Centennial Kickoff program and I was pretty excited about the things to come within the BSA program and yet I was saddened to think that there would be no time to reflect back on scouting's past 100's .
Days 4, 5, and 6 were eventful and plenty of good Scouting Moments... Unfortunately I have not taken the time, till now to sit down and jot down the thoughts... well I am going to claim that time and space was the reason.
Art Merit Badge Wednesday again--and super busy! All of the sunshine pouring in my window is not helping either... It is almost as though my company can remotely sense that this is a busy night for Scouting. But that is part of the rush of excitement that will propel me through the meetings tonight!
Today, Monday 8th February 2010, marks the 100th birthday of the world's second largest national Scouting organisation, the BSA . So, a big Happy Birthday to the whole organisation and to its many members! I'm sure that there will be a lot to hear and read about from my friends in the USA whose blogs and…
BSA has sent the following announcement about its 100th Anniversary Kick-Off: ------------------------------------- Join Our Nationwide 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Rally! Just one month to go! The year we celebrate our centennial and begin our next century of service. One of the most exciting moments in our history.
As we enter the second week of 100 Days of Scouting , I thought it might be fun to ask you all a few trivia questions and see how you do. Just like in previous trivia posts, the questions from this one come from the 1986 Scout Trivia book.
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Cinematography Merit Badge [ Kind of interesting that Cinematography was the badge for the day after the Oscars...] Today is going well. Took a lot of the weekend off--little Twitter, less email--and have a slightly overwhelming mount of stuff to catch up on.
Good morning all, good thing this is not an audio blog or podcast because I have no voice.... Yesterday I: - awoke at 6:30am and started the day finishing off Day 3 of our Troop Leader Training. A Scout's Own service, a team work challenge, Willow in the Wind and a Trust Fall were among the…
A little late today but here it goes: Spent an entire 24 hours on Scouting. Taught Troop Leader Training Day 2 to the new PLC. Did too much stuff to list separately. Lets just say we had a blast! In the middle of this all I got to visit with some Scout friends from Wood…
Chemistry Merit Badge 20% of any goal is a good start. If you began the 100 Days of Scouting project on the anniversary of Scouting, today is 20% mark. One-fifth of the days are done, and it is a good point to reflect.
This was passed along by my friend, Cliff Jacobson. Cliff is an avid canoeist and member of the NESA. I won't be able to attend, but I am sure that if you are a canoeist, and would like to spend a weekend with a great outdoorsman, this is your chance.
If you are not following the 21 or so Scouters that are journaling the #100days of Scouting.. Then I would throw a friendly reminder to do so. Doug Metz is a Scoutmaster, I got to meet him at Jambo this last summer..
OK, so this 100 Days of Scouting isn't as easy as it seems. I really wanted to make the commitment to blog everyday. When I started it, I had 2 goals in mind 1.) Blog everday...no matter what, even something small.
Got a couple more scouts who have completed some requirements in order to have their Tenderfoot BoRs. It's been a long night, so I will see you all tomorrow...
Is there such a thing? Not in my world...even as a went to the museum and Lambeau Field with my son, scouts still played a factor into it. A young boy got a bloody nose, and the chaperon of the boy's group told him to tip his head backwards.
Canoeing Merit Badge A Saturday at home is a rare thing. And rarer yet, my wife asked me if I've thought about... gulp ...doing some more Scouting. Seems our District Chairman is looking for some new blood for the district committee.
Friday was a busy day. Went to work and took a half day then I : packed for a camping weekend Left supplies for several Scouts crossing over while I'm away Drove to Camp Belzer for Troop 199 TLT Started training with the 8 methods of scouting Ended the evening with Scout Camp The Movie Permalink…
Camping Merit Badge Woke up at 4:30 this AM to hit the gym. It is quiet and doesn't interfere with my family job Scouting. Lines are pretty short when you are the only one there . Which is good--no one wants to see a "Scoutmaster build" running ...
So Friday was a pretty busy day. In addition to working a full day, we had family come into town for the Blue & Gold on Saturday. I also had plenty of prep work left to do for the Blue & Gold, but family takes priority so after work we were off to bd’s Mongolian Grill .
The work of a Scoutmaster is never done! Yesterday I: - dropped off USB Drive at Staples to make the final copied for the TLT Book - Talked with the Outdoor Chair and Advancement Chair about getting ready for Summer Camp - promoted Scout Nation Episode 2 (out now at PTC Media.net) - updated Annual Calendar - assembled 20 TLT…
Bugling Merit Badge Thinking a lot about the 100 Days of Scouting project today. I get feedback via Twitter and email from other Scouters who are enjoying the activity. Made me start thinking about some other ways to take the 100 Days approach in other areas of my life.
To follow up on my post from yesterday, after several phone calls and IM conversations with a few different people it seems we have managed to fix the issue where the troop that was supposed to do our AOL ceremony this Saturday had to back out on us.
I am switching it up and posting the next morning because I do a lot of work into the night... An almost NON-Scout day, as in no meetings but plenty of work was done! - worked on the TLT Powerpoint for this weekend.
Worked on the induction ceremony for the incoming Webelos. Our OA chapter will be doing a crossover ceremony but I wanted something special to welcome them to our Troop. Also only 3 of the 5 Scouts crossing to our Troop will be earning Arrow of Light so I need something to include all the
Bird Study Merit Badge Wednesday's are usually hectic...den/pack and troop meetings. Tonight we had originally planned a Board of Review for the troop, following the Cub Scout's Blue and Gold. Patrol Leader's Council cancelled the BOR, since no one is ready.
I am seriously freaking out right now. Several months ago, we scored an epic win by scheduling Troop 572 to do our AOL ceremony at Blue & Gold. 572 has hands down the best AOL ceremony around. We were all really pleased about this (okay, except the CM who is also a leader or three with…
OK, so you got the jist on breakfast...our midday meal went over real well, but it didn't start that way. Most didn't trust me when I said that everything that we had would feed everyone, but it did. Don't doubt Scoutmaster Shawn...
As we enter the third week of 100 Days of Scouting , it is time to ask you more trivia questions. As in previous trivia posts, the questions come from the 1986 Scout Trivia book. Today's questions are taken from the "Basics and Badges" section of the book.
The most important meal of the day, right? That's what they say, whoever they are...not that I really care, but I know that in the morning, I am one hungry Scoutmaster, and this past weekend, I had 37 others that were hungry, too.
Another day in the Scout Nation. Got tons of work to get done for TLT so I will make this short: - today was the PLC Meeting, but it was different from other PLC Meetings as it was a training experience as well and the start of Troop Leader Training.
Basketry Merit Badge Today has kind of flown by, and I've kept my eye out for Scouting opportunities (tried really hard not to say, "Scouting for opportunities"...) We've had ice and snow to get in the way, and if they cancel school tomorrow, our Blue and Gold will be postponed a week, too.
Very little time for Scouting today… Was under the weather today and had issues at home that took priority after work. I did manage a handful of emails at least. > Responded to a Webelos II parent about merit badges and when Scouts can start on them; > Emails with District advancement committee about finding
This past weekend, I attended our pack's annual winter camp. I have been asked to cook for the last 3 years, and I have obliged. We have attendance around 20 scouts and 15 adults. Our cost for the campout is $20 for the weekend.
Backpacking Merit Badge Well, today sure wasn't what I had planned. We've gone from a couple of 70 degree days last week to snow and ice tonight. Lots of email work today, to keep my Scouts moving along. Today I: Set a date and notified all of the parents in our pack and troop about…
Sorry to disappear for several days there, but I’ve been incommunicado. I wasn’t abandoning my 100 Days of Scouting efforts, I was immersed in a totally new (to me) Scouting environment: Girl Scout encampments. I’ve stopped counting how many bag nights I’ve had camping as a Scout leader since getting back into the movement in…
Over the weekend, our pack held it's annual winter camp. The weekend had high hopes, in that most of the attendees hadn't ever been on an outing like this...going camping, in my opinion, defines a scout's career. If they have a good time, they are probably hooked and they are a scout for life...a bad…
Aviation Merit Badge Wow, really tired today! It is always that way after a campout. The first night I never sleep well, and since it was called on account of severe weather, I didn't get to make it up the second night.
You may think that this is a miss number but I posted on Twitter, Days 11 and 12 because I was on the run and away from a computer. If you missed it....Troop left for Ski Trip, met with DE about finding a CO for a new Troop, attended Blue and Gold, and talked about…
Great Day today, follow up on Friday. Damn good day... Shawn ---------- Sent from my Wireless Device
Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge OK, so today didn't go as planned. After a long night of high winds--30-40 mph--I checked the weather (loving my new smartphone!) and found not only a new "wind advisory" but that it was expected to get worse during the day, with gusts of 60 mph.
Athletics Merit Badge OK, lots to be excited about today. Yep, camping trip with the troop. Securing the sites (always an adventure in the free campground in our nearby National Forest). Setting up tents. Getting food going in the dark.
Today is not a busy Scouting day. I did finally cash in some gift cards that I'd been holding on to order some new camping gear for my son and I. Other than that just prepping for our Troop snowtubing trip tomorrow. Going to be an early morning too after going to see the Globetrotters
Last night, my brand new Lightning Patrol leader came to the meeting a bit late. When he arrived, he wouldn't take his coat off. I told him, "Take off your coat, stay awhile"...he insisted that he was hot. I got curious and then I insisted that he remove his coat (my first thoughts were about…
Two weeks in a row now I've come home from our Troop meeting with the Scouter's high. You know that feeling when it's not so much that the present is so great, but things seem to be lining up well and your ambitions are charged 110%. It's the un-Quixote. Tonight the Patrol leader taught his
Tonight, we had our first Board of Review for our troop. Robert earned his Tenderfoot, passing his first Board of Review. He was a but nervous, and the committee took their time waiting to give him an answer, but in the end, he completed it.
Today was a slow day compared to earlier in the week. I started the day at Midnight finishing out the recording of Scout Nation Episode 2. I did OK, my co-host was sick and I rambled a bit. It was good but not my best.
Astronomy Merit Badge Today I: Placed an order with the National Catholic Committee on Scouting for their Rosary Patch Program . Spoke with parents who very supportive of their Boy Scout...and maybe a little too helpful. ;-) Updated the 100 Days list of participants again--22 now!
So if you couldn’t tell from previous posts, one of the things I like about camping is the outdoor cooking. And that includes backpacking. I’m all for lightweight, believe me, but not at the expense of MAH BELLAH! So this week’s shiny of the week is my Jetboil .
Another busy day of Scouting here: - worked with Council on an Eagle Book for one of my Scouts - Did some TroopMaster work after Elections - Got some information to a parent about a local Cub Pack for her son - exchanged best practices with 2 other Scoutmasters - sent records for a Scout that moved out of town…
Not a lot to talk about tonight, other than recording Scout Nation!... Cold is kicking my rear end, but I have to do it for all of the scouters out there...I love all of you!... Must be the meds...ni-night..
As we enter the second week of 100 Days of Scouting , I thought it might be fun to ask you all a few trivia questions and see how you do. Just like in previous trivia posts, the questions from this one come from the 1986 Scout Trivia book.
Art Merit Badge Wednesday again--and super busy! All of the sunshine pouring in my window is not helping either... It is almost as though my company can remotely sense that this is a busy night for Scouting. But that is part of the rush of excitement that will propel me through the meetings tonight!
So it seems like each Wednesday was the day to post something food related, so I’ll keep with that topic for this week. At our district’s Klondike Derby each year, the adults from each unit who run the cities participate in a chili cook-off.
Tonight was the Troop Elections. It was a busy busy Scouting Day...a quick roundup but at some point I have a few good posts in me waiting to get out. - started off printing out progress reports for all the 1st year Scouts - designed an Election Sheet for the SPL and recorded over 22 Scouts interested…
Architechture Merit Badge Great day! Back from a St. Valentine's Day mini-vacation, and caught back up on the scads of email and work that built up in a day-and-a-half. Scouting never rests though, marching along whether we are plugged in or not!
Tonight I am going to induct my five Webelos II’s into the Order of the Fork. I have been trying to restart this tradition in our pack for four years, but keep forgetting at each campout. So tonight over pizza they will be “forked in” and become members.
