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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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Scouting Gets First-Class Stamp of Approval A high-resolution image of the stamp is available for media use only by e-mailing [email protected] WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service today awarded scouting its 'stamp of approval' to celebrate 100 years of the U.S.
Youth representatives and executive leadership from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) met with President Barack Obama at the White House to deliver the organization's annual Report to the Nation. A delegation presented the official BSA Report to the Nation to members of Congress in March.
Local units, districts, and councils have been celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Scouting all year. But on July 31, it'll be time for everyone in America to come together for one "Shining" moment. Organizers are calling "A Shining Light Across America" the one moment of the 100th Anniversary Celebration "not to be missed."
Two great podcasts to listen to today… MISS Show (subject:recruiting – how timely for me) and Clarke Green interviewing David Scott about his book "The Scouting Party." . The book is "a thoroughly researched, unflinching account of the founding and …
Thompson/Center, a Smith and Wesson Company, introduced three new officially licensed BSA ® rifles including a limited edition BSA ® 100th Anniversary G2 Contender muzzleloader, a BSA ® IMPACT muzzleloader, and a BSA ® Hotshot .22 rifle for youth shooters. All models are perfect for use at the range, in the woods or as collector items.
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Today I worked on my Family Life and Gardening and Home Improvement merit badges… wait a minute, leaders can't earn merit badges – must have been a "Honey-Do" list.
Day 96: * RE-enabled Troop listing on beascout.org * Began to look at what other Troops were in the surrounding area * Plagued all day with worry/dread/despair at the possibility of folding the Troop Day 97: A good day of …
Troop meeting night – Well there was no call to tell me the Scoutmaster wasn't coming but by 7:15 that was obviously the case. The lack of air conditioning at our meeting hall resulted in us deciding to host the …
Got some great information and resources from @Scoutsigns on Bugling (position and Merit Badge) – My son is interested and we're hoping to start it as a new Troop tradition… (link) Located and distributed BSA ID's to Pack Membership (response …
Thousands of Scouts from the National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) gathered at Goshen Scout Reservation in Goshen, Va. to celebrate "Scouting in Action: A Century of Values" this past weekend during the Council's Centennial Camporee.
First off thanks to all you who visited over the past 100 days. And thank you to "Scoutsigns" and all the other 100 Day Scouters (and Scouts) for sharing their journeys as well! As I logged on each day and recapped the previous day of Scouting I thought a) MAN this is more work then…
Friday: Day 98 started like most days, I was already behind and had several Scout things to do before I left for work. - packed for Scout Campout - looked over proposed Schedule, printed it and then left it behind :) - drove 4 Scouts to campout and watched as 34 Scouts (including 14 1st years) put up camp.
The clock continues to countdown this great project: - entered some TroopMaster data - emailed some Scouters about participants in the White Stag program (we have 5 going and 2 on Staff) - sat on an Eagle Board of Review and recommended him to National for Eagle!
More than 10,000 Boy Scouts and leaders will camp in Forest Park and take part in a wide range of activities on June 4-6, 2010, during ScoutQuest 100 , the Greater St. Louis Area Council's celebration of the 100 th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America .
As the Project 100 Days draws to an end I reflected on what has come before: - was asked (and agreed) to teach Scoutmaster Specific Training at Summer Camp for Main Camp Scouters this summer - made Facebook friends with several more Wood Badge participants - talked with CC about upcoming project for the Troop - worked on a…
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.
Today I: Spent a lot of time thinking about the 100 Days of Scouting project. I wanted it to make a difference in Scouting, for my Scouts, and for me personally. At this point, I hope that has happened. We'll see what seeds sprout.
Well, the end is here. 100 Days of Scouting (and effort) have been tied up. There are other Scouters following along, completing their own 100 Days trails. Catch the spirit of Scouting--whether is is for 100 days or a lifetime!
Today I: Helped a Tiger earn another elective : #42 Worked with the council office to confirm our troop, pack and crew commitments for the Scout-A-Rama this weekend. Swapped email with a new Scout dad about being able to camp with his son this weekend at the Scout-A-Rama.
This summer's national jamboree isn't the only time thousands of Scouts and Scouters will gather to celebrate the BSA's 100th Anniversary. Headline-making council activities are already under way. Check out a few recent news stories from across the country: In the Borough of Kutztown, Pa.
Today I: Hosted a Patrol Leaders Council with our incoming and outgoing Scout leaders. Completed a Scoutmaster conference for a new Scout. Followed up with a dad who needs to be dropped at the airport on the way home from a backpacking trip in June.
Today I: Relaxed after planting 48 tomato and 48 pepper plants, by reading Scouting blogs. It was the perfect way to recover. Flipped through a few random 100 Days of Scouting posts--I'm amazed at all the stuff I've already forgotten!
Today I: Fixed a new Scout's Boy's Life subscription. He paid for it but it wasn't marked on the registration form. Contacted all of the troop's dads about stepping up to help handle one campout year. Helped a Dad get the dates for Cub Scout summer camp so that he can surprise his son and…
Today I: Attended the council's Centennial Committee meeting. Attended the council's Scout-A-Rama Committee meeting. Turned in two new Scout applications--one for the pack and one for the troop. Meetings and Scouting go together like shoes and socks. Today was a meeting day with other great Scouters. Do you help Scouting with adult-facing meetings?
Paperwork. Advancement forms, merit badge cards, new Scout applications, committee meetings. We are not always as "Leave No Trace" as we would like. But it all happens to make Scouting move along. More days: Day 91 Day 92 Day 93 Day 94 Day 95 Blogging could be considered a form of paperwork, too!
Here's a sweet piece of news: Buddy Valastro, better known to millions of viewers as the "Cake Boss," created a one-of-a-kind Boy Scout-themed cake to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The cake was one of many highlights in last night's star-studded 100th Anniversary Gala held on Ellis Island and hosted…
Today I: Helped a Scout finish up Citizenship in the Nation--must have a Board of Review tonight...;-) Fielded a phone call about helping a den leader out. Could only offer encouragement, as the troop is swamped tonight. Conducted a scad of Scoutmaster conferences for Scout, Second Class, First Class, Star and Life ranks.
Today I: Had a long conversation about our Order of the Arrow program. Not thrilled, but sounds like new direction is coming. Scheduled a visit in a couple of weeks with the OA to visit our troop for OA elections.
Today I: Spoke to another Scout about the Reading merit badge. I detect a trend. Signed off on Camping merit badge for another Scout. He's working hard on Citizenship in the Nation now. He has a goal. Sent out reminder about Board of Review this week.
By now, you're surely aware of the impressive collection of 100th Anniversary gear the BSA is selling through its official online store . But did you know that the Order of the Arrow, Scouting's national honor society, has its own items celebrating the BSA's big year?
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 I: Cleaned out the van from the campout and service project. Wow. Approved service hours for a Life Scout candidate. Chatted with a Scout about the requirements for the Reading merit badge--had to switch into the "merit badge counselor" hat first.
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...
Today I: Completed 3 hours of service on the C&O Canal with our troop. Great job guys! Hiked 2 miles to see the coolest tunnel, ever. 3000 feet long, hand dug in the1840s. Drove back to town, all tasks completed.
Camping is on the brain this week: campouts, service on campouts, Camping merit badge. There truly is so much to do and so little time. More days: Day 86 Day 87 Day 88 Day 89 Day 90 When in doubt, camp it out.
Today I: Helped a patrol get their shopping done for the campout tonight. Reconfigured the van to seat 15 now instead of 12--good turnout! Clarified the water, fire and latrine situation where we are headed (all is as planned). Picked up the guys...and hit the road!
Today I: Helped a Scout get a job painting for an elderly neighbor...based on his performance with the Painting merit badge. Updated Scouts on the weather for the coming weekend campout and service project. Swapped comments with a new reader of the 100 Days of Scouting !
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…
Today I: Publicized the BSA's Immunization Exemption Form as best as I could. This is to be used, where applicable, with the new medical form for camp. Reviewed logistics with the C&O Canal Trust for the upcoming work day. Finalized the logistics with the troop for the upcoming work day.
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...
Today I: Helped a Scout with his summer camp merit badge selection. Reminded other Scouts that the deadline for their summer camp merit badge selections are overdue. Set up a plan for a Webelos Scout who wants to get his Arrow of Light and cross over to the troop the day he is 10.5 years…
The end is near. Each day that passes, the 100 Days project draws closer to the end. I keep waiting for someone to offer me a small fortune to live on so that I can do Scouting full time. You have to have dreams.
Today I: Deposited more overdue summer camp fees--not a problem though, folks are just so busy now. Purchased a new 3-man tent and a new sleeping bag. Scouting related? Yep. Bag is for me, tent is one I hope the Scouts will adopt for our excursions.
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: Collected a couple of late summer camp payments. Listened to the crew's adventure at the Orioles-Red Sox game. 95 degrees today, and gardening was king. More Scouting tomorrow--promise!
Today I: Made six deposits for different things for the pack, troop and crew--WHEW! Glad to have that off my desk! Helped a Scout take care of a Painting merit badge requirement. Just had to provide the opportunity...and the paint.
If a tree grows in your yard, does it make a sound? If you're talking about one of the Boy Scouts of America's Centennial Trees, the answer is yes. The sound it will make will resonate across the country. That's because all trees purchased through the Arbor Day Foundation and the BSA have a double…
Today I: Had my Scouting derailed by a problem at work. Updated pack and troop accounts with summer camp deposits. That was about it. Sometimes work is the highest priority--and it allows me to keep Scouting a high priority the rest of my life. Work ever get in your way?
