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December 2008
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Picture of the Week (opens in a new tab)
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Cub Scouting 101: How-To Book (opens in a new tab)
The Official BSA Cub Scout Leader How-To Book is a great resource. It has over 230 loose-leaf 3-hole punched pages of ideas for den and pack activities including crafts, games, nature activities, recipes, songs, skits, and more . It also has instructions on how to build a pinewood derby track , a raingutter regatta course , or a…
A-Maze-Ing Games, Childhood Obesity (opens in a new tab)
January's Cub Scout theme is A-Maze-Ing Games, and we have tons of great ideas for how to implement that theme. Then we'll talk with an expert on the important subject of childhood obesity, and how Cub Scouting helps combat this alarming trend.
Centennial Uniform Pants
0 Vote On Idea I love the new uniform, however the new pants/shorts need a few extra belt loops in the back. The pants are a little awkward and definitely need the extra support, especially for "action wear". Comments (0) Category/Tags : Other (43) Mark as duplicate
Some words from the Commish...
Writing about another topic...NOW is the time of year to be joyous, and be kind to your fellow man...Phooey!! You want to wait all year to be good to your fellow man? If you need a certain time of year to come around to be nice, then save it...the Commish doesn't need it.
Game Backpack (opens in a new tab)
Hello fellow Scouters, I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! Here's a tip I learned at our council's 2005 Pow Wow, that I wanted to pass along. One of the areas I've struggled with is games, so I took the Pow Wow class on games to help me with this area.
New Members Roster by Month Entered
2 Vote On Idea In the Scoutnet Applet a roster that can be generated called "UCRS New Members Added Roster" to my understanding only shows the new members of a unit at recharter.If this is so could a similar roster be created to track or show new registrants/ transfers by month?
2010 Holiday Ornament
13 Vote On Idea As we near the 100th Anniversary it would be nice to see one or two Centennial 2010 holiday ornaments on the shelves at local Hallmark stores. It was back in '96 and '97 BSA partnered with Hallmark to produce a couple of BSA Rockwell ornaments.
Scouting Alumni (opens in a new tab)
If you are - or have been - active in Scouting, we invite you to reconnect. Join us as we prepare to celebrate our biggest yet, our 100th Anniversary.
WOSM- Interamerican Scout Region- Regional Events (opens in a new tab)
Region Events and Jamborees There are two regional Jamborees that occur every couple of years. These two jamborees are the Pan-American Jamboree which is primarily for Central and South America and then the Caribbean Jamboree which is for Scouts in the Carribean basin.
WOSM- Interamerican Scout Region- Scout Conferences (opens in a new tab)
Interamerican Regional Scout Conferences Dates and Locations First IA Scout Conference: Location- Bogota, Colombia Date- May 27 to June 2 1946 Second IA Scout Coference: Location- Mexico City, Mexico Date- May 3 to 8 1948 Third IA Scout Conference: Location- Havana, Cuba Date- February 20 to 25 1953 Fourth IA Scout Conference: Location- Rio de…
Season One of ‘Scouting for Adventure’ on DVD Now (opens in a new tab)
You may remember hearing back in May that Boys Life and the Outdoor Channel were teaming together to produce Scouting for Adventure . Scouting for Adventure is an original series based on the Boy Scouts of America and their flagship magazine, Boys' Life.
The Boy Scout Statue in Japan (opens in a new tab)
A friend of mine sent me a story about a Japanese soldier and an American soldier meeting on the battlefield during World War II. The story takes quite a turn when they discover each had been a Boy Scout as a youth.
An Hour A Week? #164
Show #164-In The City We start talking about the Blue & Gold process, and discuss what to do in the next 3 weeks before Christmas vacations. Tonight’s show sponsored by ScoutData
Moosejaw (opens in a new tab)
The new Moosejaw catalog arrived today. Moosejaw is an outdoor clothing/gear company, something like REI, LL Bean, Patagonia, and friends. But, they are the FUNNIEST guys around! You really should go to the Moosejaw website and sign up for their catalog.
Retention Plan in Action (opens in a new tab)
Too often we see scouts lose interest in the BSA. In working with our troop, the adult leaders watched meetings to isolate areas that could be improved. Identifying the 2nd year scouts who haven't reached 1st Class, and the 15+ year old group who haven't moved from Star to Life as the two highest areas…
My toolbelt
I don't really wear a toolbelt, although I do have a tool box...obviously, full of tools. I go back to a post from Jerry, about guns and knives and that got me to thinkin'... What are some of my favorite tools?
We Are Americans, We Are Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Red Honor Press has done it again with their latest title, We Are Americans, We Are Scouts . David C. Scott has found and highlighted the words of Theodore Roosevelt that resonate with everything the Scouting movement stands for. Official Book Description: We Are Americans, We Are Scouts is a superb collection of thoughtfully selected motivational…
December 2008 Baloo’s Bugle - January (A-MAZE-ing Games) Theme (opens in a new tab)
The December 2008 Baloo’s Bugle (by Commissioner Dave) is now available for free download. It has games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings for the January 2009 monthly theme ( A-MAZE-ing Games ) . For Webelos Scout den meetings, it also has activities for the Fitness and Scientist Webelos activity badges.
A-Maze-ing Games
January’s Cub Scout theme is A-Maze-Ing Games, and we have tons of great ideas for how to implement that theme. Then we’ll talk with an expert on the important subject of childhood obesity, and how Cub Scouting helps combat this alarming trend.
Scouting For Adventure
Season One of the Outdoor Channel television show is now available on DVD. Join Boys’ Life and the Boy Scouts of America on journeys to America’s hotspots for high adventure.
February Cubcast (opens in a new tab)
Get some great tips in the February Cubcast for implementing next month's Cub Scout theme, "When I Grow Up." And release your inner singer, as we visit with an experienced music educator and Scouter about song leading.
March Cubcast (opens in a new tab)
Get some T-Rex tips by listening to this month's Cubcast, as we explore April's theme, Jurassic Pack. Plus, hear compelling insights on working with special needs Scouts. We'll catch you on the download!
Keeping Track of Eagle Scout Parents
1 Vote On Idea It would be very helpful to be able to keep track of and run lists of parents of boys who earned the rank of Eagle Scout. We are very similar to a university in that we have young men who graduate from our program with a PHD in Scouting.
Happiness
“The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.”- Lord Robert S.S. Baden Powell of Gilwell, founder of Scouting. As you prepare for Christmas, give thanks for everything you have and the privileges you have just because of who you are.
Ten Practices for Retaining Older Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Put a few Scoutmasters in a room and eventually the talk will turn to retaining older boys. They will speak ruefully of how they are loosing their older Scouts to car keys and girl friends, how Troops struggle to keep them interested and involved.
Mid-Iowa Council Announces New Scout Executive (opens in a new tab)
Mid-Iowa Council President, Robert S. DeWaay, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert E. Hopper to the position of Scout Executive for the Mid-Iowa Council in Des Moines, Iowa. Bob’s Scouting career began in 1978 as District Executive in Owensboro, Kentucky.
New KNOTS Cartoon Added for December (opens in a new tab)
This month's KNOTS cartoon looks at the WEBELOS visit to a Boy Scout Troop! It's a very exciting transition which can be greatly influenced by the Boy Scouts they meet. Enjoy! Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com
AKD Acquires Licensing Rights for Boy Scouts of America
AKD announces the recent acquisition of licensing rights for the Boy Scouts of America. President of AKD, Greg Shafer, states, "We are extremely pleased to have acquired the licensing rights for such a prestigious and well-respected organization as the Boy Scouts of America.
Once again, it's time...
Time for re-chartering that is...A necessary evil of scouting, and while doing it may be daunting, it must be done. I say necessary evil, as it involves paperwork, and scouting shouldn't be about paperwork, it should be about camping and hiking and fun with your fellow scouters.
Win a Copy of We Are Americans, We Are Scouts
Yesterday, we introduced readers to a new book titled, We Are Americans, We Are Scouts from Red Honor Press. "Every Boy Scout should read this collection of Theodore Roosevelt's thoughts." -Ross Perot, Chairman Emeritus, Perot Systems "I truly wish I [could] place this book in the hands o ecery American young person between the ages…
Top 10 November 2008 Posts (opens in a new tab)
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for November (other than those solely about monthly theme items): 7 Cub Scout Retention Tips Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets 3 Things Cub Families Want 2008-09 Tiger Cub and Cub Scout Advancement Plan Cub Scout Program Helps Online New Centennial Uniform 2008-2009 Program Helps Scouting for Food Patch…
Primary Email Addresses
0 Vote On Idea When downloading reports to grab emails have a primary column to catch them in. This will reduce the time of cut/paste business into home. Comments (0) Category/Tags : Technology (67) Mark as duplicate
Backpacking Tip of the Week
Staying with the theme of Winter Backpacking or Camping this week we are going to discuss the camp site. One of the biggest challenges in a cold weather environment is Wind. It is one thing, like rain or driving snow that you can not change.
Economy and Personnel
3 Vote On Idea Indeed in these economic hard times, councils are going to face challenges to maintain staffing, programs and facilities. Many councils are struggling with choices and often need to make personnel reductions. And while these folks may find a position at another council, with every council facing many of the same financial…
Merit Badge of the Week: Athletics (opens in a new tab)
One of the strongest American passions is sports. Exercise, games, magazines, blogs, websites, television and more feed this driving need. And when that isn't enough, we invent sports like "professional" wrestling and roller-derby. We are also a nation growing a bit hefty about the middle.
Scouts from Southeast Wisconsin Council Participate in Disaster Drill
Troop 385 participated in a disaster exercise with Paris Fire Department on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. The premise for the exercise was that a set of bleachers collapsed and a mass casualty situation was setup. Over 40 patients and many of the local fire departments responded, including several from Illinois.
Not another patch...
Last night, I was at the Commish meeting, with the other Commishes, and we were talking more about this and that, the re-charter process, and a few words from the Council Scout Executive, who has been making his rounds to the different districts in the council.
Boys' Life (opens in a new tab)
Video contest for Boys' Life showing that smoking stinks. The top winner will receive a high-definition camcorder and an all-expense-paid trip to the BSA high-adventure camp of his choice (Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier, or Florida Sea Base).
2008 Report to the Nation
Youth delegates present the BSA's annual Report to the Nation, highlighting the 2008 achievements of the BSA's values-based program.
Help the BSA (opens in a new tab)
Help The BSA This is not Friends of Scouting or asking for money, this is about honoring a group of scouts who gave selflessly to help those in need at Little Sioux Scout Ranch, where over this summer had a tornado tear through the camp.
Fast Tracks on the Advancement Trail Summary
0 Vote On Idea -- Den meeting plans shift majority of advancement focus from family to den -- Designed to increase den retention rates through advancement & achievement -- Step-by-step plans and non-themed resources for 2 den meetings per month for Den Leaders accessible via scouting.org -- Advancement requirements fulfilled by February of scout year Summary Fast Tracks on the…
fast 2 test
0 Vote On Idea fast 3 test Comments (0) Category/Tags : Fast 2 (1) Mark as duplicate
Scouts do a good turn for the Jeffco Action Center
The Denver Boy Scouts live the principles of the Scout Oath and Law through community services and "helping other people at all times". The Scout slogan is to "Do a Good Turn Daily". As part of Good Turn Week in November, several Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops from the Gateway District delivered canned…
Buckeye January ‘09 Packet (A-MAZE-ing Games) (opens in a new tab)
Simon Kenton Council’s Buckeye District roundtable packet for January 2009 ( A-MAZE-ing Games ) is now on the SKC website. The Buckeye District puts together a very good roundtable packet each month, and it is posted on their website. It has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies, and more.
One Patch
When I was a Scout in Holland , BSA Troop 100, Brunssum, Transatlantic Council in the Charlemagne district, after our first camp out with the other Scouts from Germany, Holland, England, and Canada, our Scoutmaster would award us a little purple patch.
Fast Tracks on the Advancement Trail Summary (opens in a new tab)
1 Vote On Idea • Den meeting plans shift majority of advancement focus from family to den • Designed to increase den retention rates through advancement & achievement • Step-by-step plans and non-themed resources for 2 den meetings per month for Den Leaders accessible via scouting.org • Advancement requirements fulfilled by February of scout year Summary: Fast Tracks on the…
Scoutmaster Conference (opens in a new tab)
The Scoutmaster conference is the principle contact with between Scout and Scoutmaster: Why does the Scoutmaster engage in this one-on-one review? The relationship between a Scout and his Scoutmaster is important for the troop's health and for the Scout's success.
Webelos Colors - Supersized (opens in a new tab)
Hello fellow Scouters, A fun way to track the Webelos activity pins (badges) you complete is on a giant Webelos color. The one in the photo is what my den uses to track what pins we complete, and it's part of our flag base.
The Leader's Campfire Trivia Contest
Last night I had fun with several Scout Leaders from around the country, and from the other side of the world. Cubmaster Chris and I were joined by three Scouters for a trivia game which was recorded for next week's episode of The Leader's Campfire podcast.
BSA Leverages Sitecore’s Web CMS for Nationwide Web Brand Management (opens in a new tab)
Hat Tip: BoyandGirlScouts.com: BSA McWebsite Sitecore, the leading provider of .NET Web Content Management System (CMS) and portal software, today announced that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, has deployed Sitecore's Web CMS for their national and local sites.
Kickball Pin and/or Belt Loop
0 Vote On Idea Make Kickball a Pin or Belt Loop in Cub Scouting. Comments (0) Category/Tags : Cub Scouting (15) belt loop Mark as duplicate
Value of Scouting, January 2009
Eagle Scout, Ben Pearce, received the 2008 Hero of Conservation Award from Field and Stream, in addition to the BSA's William T. Hornaday Award for conservation and environmental ethic. "The difference between doing what's right and what's easy. What's right is giving back to the community everything that it has done for him. ..."
For FOS Billing Statement deleting donor's middle name
0 Vote On Idea When inputting a FOS pledge and using an existing registered adult, the middle name is included. However, when printing out the statement for a billing for that person, there should be a check box to have the option to delete the middle name so that it is not printed.
Most Inspiring Persons
I found this article on a blog called Scouting Maniac ( http://scoutingmaniac.blogspot.com/ ). They write about a site called BeliefNet which is sponsoring a contest called Most Inspiring Person of the Year 2008. Here is what is written: This is not Friends of Scouting or asking for money, this is about honoring a group of scouts who…
Life Enhanced (opens in a new tab)
One day, many years ago, a parent asked what Cub Scouts was like. I thought for a few moments and proceeded to try to tell the inquisitive parent all the different things we were doing at our den meetings, pack meetings, and campouts.
Little Sioux Scout Ranch Scouts Nominated for “Most Inspiring Person of the Year” (opens in a new tab)
The Boy Scouts involved in the Little Sioux Scout Ranch tornado have been nominated for beliefnet's "Most Inspiring Person of the Year" award . After a tornado ripped through their camp near Blencoe, Iowa, last June, dozens of Boy Scouts, ages 13 to 18, performed bravely and selflessly.
Scouting Program Takes Life Again in Iraq
This story originally appeared on Task Force Mountain on December 2nd, 2008. The article was written and photo taken by Staff Sergent Michael Sauret. On Saturday afternoons, a fenced-in patch of land outside Camp Victory becomes a ground for children to play and participate in their community.
Dec. 2008 Cubcast (Jan. Theme: A-MAZE-ing Games) (opens in a new tab)
The December 2008 Cubcast from BSA National is available (free). It has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the January “ A-MAZE-ing Games ” theme. The program also has information about combating the problem of childhood obesity. Link [ Photo: Wikipedia ] Posted in A-MAZE-ing Games, CUB SCOUTS, Games, Health and Fitness
FOS Kick-off Speakers
2 Vote On Idea In a challenging economic environment, we must all look for ways to work togehter, positively impact our direct support and reduce expenses. Councils across this nation are spending thousands of dollars each year to bring in sports celebrities and national figures to speak at FOS Kick-off events.
New Parent Orientation Kit
1 Vote On Idea National produces excellent resources especially the New Pack Organization folder that is very clear and gives new leaders an uderstanding of their role in Scouting. We lose far too many families that sign up at school night because of poor follow up by the units.
Program Development
4 Vote On Idea There are many interesting ideas that are being posted on this site. I’m glad to see that so many people are thinking about how to better Scouting. We have one of the best programs in the youth development field, and it’s become that through the great work of volunteers who serve…
Inovation Engine Voting Improvement
1 Vote On Idea Currently the net results are displayed on each idea submitted. Displaying the total number of votes AND net difference would give a better picture of support on a particular topic. Comments (1) Category/Tags : Other (43) Mark as duplicate
Video: Pumpkin Chunkin’ 2008 at Bayport Scout Reservation (opens in a new tab)
The 2nd Annual Pumpkin Chunkin' at Bayport Scout Reservation.
Round Up / Give a Buck / Change the Future
5 Vote On Idea Several volunteer and membership organizations are working with industry suppliers or conversely it may be the industry suppliers who want to associate with the organization to provide a way for purchasers to round off their order either online or at a point of sale.
Twas The... A Couple Christmas Poems (opens in a new tab)
During the Christmas season last year I posted a couple poems for the Christmas season, but which were based on the " Night Before Christmas ". I thought I would save you the trouble of trying to find them by posting the links here so you can read them again.
A Scoutmaster Minute (opens in a new tab)
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
First Principles for New Scoutmasters (opens in a new tab)
If I could speak to myself 25 years ago when I became a Scoutmaster here is what I would say: Learn as much as you can from training and reading. Study these invaluable references: Guide to Safe Scouting , Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures Manual , Insignia Guide , Scoutmaster's Handbook and Baden Powell's Aids to Scoutmastership .
I Stand Corrected (opens in a new tab)
One of our leaders emailed Gary and myself a link to a letter that most of you have likely seen by now. I responded to the leader that he should add it to the blog. He's been a little shy about starting to post here, but he's a fantastic resource as our Committee Chair, his…
Troop 483 FAQ Updates (opens in a new tab)
Updates have been made under: The Basics, Camping Gear, Camping Meals
WOSM- Eurrasia Region (opens in a new tab)
WOSM Eurasia Region What is It? The Eurasian Region of the WOSM is headquarter in Gurzuf near Yalta-Krasnokamianka, Ukraine and also has a branch office in Moscow, Russia. Basically it inludes all the formerly communist states of Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Soviet Union that have developed or are developing Scouting.
Attidue Quotes 1 (opens in a new tab)
Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for that determines our success or failure. The way you think about a fact may defeat you before you ever do anything about it. You are overcome by the fact because you think you are.
Scouting For Food
Today we did our part to help the community by participating in Scouting for Food. Yes, we collected food, then helped as other units dropped their collections off at our Church. 22 Scouts from our Troop helped carry, stage, weigh, and sort 8000 lbs of food.
Just some numbers
Another year is coming to a close . The final Court of Honor of the Year is in the books. The Scouts did as they always do, a great job. They worked hard and achieved their individual Goals. Tonight at the Court of Honor the boys showed a year in review video.
A Scout Is Trustworthy (opens in a new tab)
trustworthy adjective 1. worthy of trust or belief 2. taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations The scouts repeat the scout law all the time. But how often do they consider the meaning of the words within it?
2009 Blue & Gold Emblem (opens in a new tab)
Here is a new Blue & Gold Banquet participation patch ($1.19) available from BSA Supply Group. Boys usually get a big kick out of receiving patches. In our pack, we usually give a patch to all the boys who attend our Blue and Gold Banquet. Link Posted in Blue and Gold Banquet, Patches
Getting To Know Me - Christmas Edition (opens in a new tab)
Scoutmaster Jerry from Oregon recently sent me one of those "Getting to know you" emails in which you answer a bunch of questions and then send it to all the contacts in your email address book. I usually look them over and then delete them, but this one was a little different and had Christmas…
New site for buying Scouting products (opens in a new tab)
At the risk of shameless self-promotion, I'd like to share with the readers of HalfEagle a new site I'm involved with. As a Scoutmaster and Eagle Scout, I personally really like most of the products we are carrying or else I wouldn't post about this here.
Centennial Quality Unit Tracking
0 Vote On Idea How about adjusting the default of the Centennial Quality Unit Tracking section of MyBSA to 2008? After adjusting each unit, it defaults back to 2007, so I've been adjusting the 2007 quality status of all of my units and need to go back and do it for 2008.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the Centenial Celebration
4 Vote On Idea How about getting a bunch of uniformed Scouts on a float or in some other aspect at the Macy's Parade? One all America institution supporting another How about getting a bunch of Boy Scouts on a float or some other representation in the Macy's Parade?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
3 Vote On Idea How about getting a bunch of Boy Scouts on a float or some other representation in the Macy's Parade? Not sponsoring nessasarily but volunteering to ride on one or as a group or as balloon wranglers..... Comments (0) Category/Tags : 100th Anniversary (10) Mark as duplicate
The Golden Rule?
I had a talk with a good friend of mine about a sermon he heard at his church on Sunday. The Pastor of his Church gave a talk about the "Golden Rule" and how it is supposed to guide our lives.
December Hike (opens in a new tab)
Having a monthly campout or Saturday hike has been very good for our pack. An active outdoor program is what many families are looking for when their son signs up for Cub Scouts. But a Saturday event in December is more challenging attendance-wise because people are busy with so many other things preparing for the…
Merit Badge Counseling (opens in a new tab)
Shortly after I began my tenure as a scoutmaster at the age of 21 in 1981 I was told during a training event that an adult could serve as a merit badge counselor for up to six merit badges, but a Boy Scout could only earn two merit badges with a counselor.
Update the Venturing Highlights
0 Vote On Idea The "Ready to Rock" Venturing Pamphlets are still listed in the annual Venturing Highlight brochure, last time I checked. Last time we tried to order them, we were told it has not been available for some time.
Picture of the Week
Red Sky at Night.... I can't remember the little poem, and I am not sure how it applies to Scouters.. This picture was taken the other night, an incredible sun set here in the Northwest. This at the end of a Great Scouting Day!
A Knights Code- A Long Journey (opens in a new tab)
Here is the Knights Code of Old: Be always ready with your armor on, except when you are taking your rest at night. *Defend the poor and help them that cannot defend themselves. *Do nothing to hurt or offend anyone else.
HalfEagle.com (opens in a new tab)
HalfEagle.com is website I check out almost daily. It is a scouting blog aggregator featuring about a half dozen scouting blogs as well as scouting-related photos from Flikr and scouting headlines from Google. Most of the blog postings are about Boy Scouts rather than Cub Scouts, but there also is a lot of information and…
Giving and getting... Less?
Sitting here this morning watching the morning news, having a cup a coffee, and there was a report on Christmas giving. The point of the story was that the economy sucked. Well... if you have a pulse and believe absolutely everything you hear..sure it sucks...
Step Back (opens in a new tab)
Here are some excerpts from a reply to a letter from a frustrated Scoutmaster over at Ask Andy Usually, the single most important thing adult leaders can do to improve delivery of the Boy Scout program is to step back.
Giving Doesn’t Require Cash (opens in a new tab)
We're all conserving funds this year in this tough economy. Those of us who live in Houston may be even moreso after working to recover from Ike. That doesn't mean that we, and our scouts, can't give this holiday season.
Going Green
0 Vote On Idea Caring for the environment has been a part of the boy scouts since it was first started in America in 1910. Since the 100th anniversary is upon its time to leap forward and prepare ourselves for another 100+ years of service.
Who else is 100?
1 Vote On Idea I just heard on the Radio today the FTD Florists started in 1910 as well. Any consideration of co-marketing with these groups or companies? Comments (0) Category/Tags : 100th Anniversary (11) Mark as duplicate
Working in IT Versus being a Scouter. (opens in a new tab)
Working in IT, MIS , Network Administration or whatever you want to call it is very often the job of an unsung hero. You work in a room that's loud as all get out. Alot of times in some dark closet of an office or cubicle.
Getting Started with Dutch Ovens (opens in a new tab)
Hello fellow Scouters, Whether through Scouting or personal camping, dutch oven cooking is a great way to prepare meals in the outdoors. But many don't know how to get started cooking. It can be intimidating at first. If you are interested in cooking with dutch ovens, but don't know how to start, I have one…
Peace Light- From Bethlehem to Minnesota
Boy Scout Troop 113, from Bayport Minnesota, is planning a rather amazing project this holiday season. Scouts are taking part in an International Scouting program to distribute what is called the Peace Light that originates from the grotto manger where Jesus was born in Bethlehem to the rest of the world.
Volunteer Access to BSA Data
1 Vote On Idea Much of the information needed to support our volunteers in developing and maintaining quality programming in our districts and units is information that I understand and appreciate as information that requires a high degree of discretion with respect to privacy and potential for misuse.
YouTube videos and *less* weird characters! (opens in a new tab)
First, a nod to KISMIF for mentioning HalfEagle this week. Their post reminded me of two things; my plan to add greater control over what kind of Scouting information you see here and the annoying little rendering issues on HalfEagle.
Online Recharter: A few ideas.
2 Vote On Idea A few suggestions to take better advantage of the on-line recharter opportunity. 1.)Adding the names of who needs to sign the document as the Executive Officer and Unit Leader, respectfully under their signature line would help eliminate the number of recharters returned with the wrong signatures or not signed at all.