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Just back from our District's St. George's day Parade. It is quite impressive to see so many young people from both the Guiding and Scouting Movements in one place. When we were parading, we couldn't hear the band at the front for most of the time as they were so far away from us!
here is a story about Scouts from the Federation of Italian Scouting which shows how Italian Scouts responded to the huge earthquake that occurred recently there. The story made the International News link for the World Organization of the Scouting Movement website.
When, Who, Cost & Refund for Adult Participants What is a World Jamboree? A great outdoor adventure conducted by a host member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. Thousands of youth and leaders from around the world camp together and participate in many exciting activities.
When, Who, Cost & Refund for Staff: What is a World Jamboree? A great outdoor adventure conducted by a host member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. Thousands of youth and leaders from around the world camp together and participate in many exciting activities.
We gave everyone a week to obsorb information to help get the duct tape merit badge in place. It's time to move on. This weekend, we traveled out to El Rancho Cima to hang out (pun intended) on the climbing tower.
Tonight at our Troop Committee meeting I reminded the Committee that we are in need of a 5th Assistant Scoutmaster. It prompted the discussion of roles of the ASM's. We have had this discussion before, but in light of the size of the Troop it was worth bringing up again.
The results of this year's Census have just been published and is shows that the number of Scouts and Leaders are up again! From the Scout Association's website - Scouting has grown for the fourth year running. Adult volunteering is increasing at the fastest rate for 23 years and there are now just as many girls…
In a hiking program such as the Three Fires Council Hiking Program , each Cub Scout's miles hiked on den or pack hikes are tracked, and recognition is presented at certain milestones. In our pack, we have been keeping track of our Cubs' miles hiked for about a year and a half.
As a dedicated volunteer, you probably see Scouting as a full-time job. That's on top of your regular full-time job, of course. But for a lucky few, their full-time job is Scouting. BSA professionals earn a salary to help deliver the program to millions of Scouts around the nation.
On Friday we introduced Name That Council , a game that asks you to correctly identify one of the BSA's 300 councils using just one clue: the council's shoulder patch. If you missed it and want to play, click here before you look at the solution.
5 Vote On Idea One of our strategic plan goals is to train new direct contact leaders within 90 days of joining. Make it possible to create a database from ScoutNet which produces a list of new leaders. Presently there does not seem to be a selection process which allows you to do this.
On April 23rd, 2009, Nebraska's Senator Ben Nelson introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate which designates February 8, 2010 as "Boy Scouts of America Day" to celebrate the organization's 100th anniversary. "As an Eagle Scout, I know what an immensely valuable organization the Boy Scouts of America is to both the state of Nebraska…
prohibited activities include this magic neckerchief ceremony
This year's Central Minnesota Ripley Rendezvous proved to be challenging for me as the scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 68. It almost felt like Murphy's Law was trying to prove to me that it still applies even after nearly three decades of being with the troop.
0 Vote On Idea Not only could we use the Cinemeetings format for some of the highlights of the National Jamboree, but with many of the 100 year anniversary events. It would be beneficial for audiences to "participate" in planning meetings, events or as a focus group by using local movie theatres as a venue.
Saturday morning at the Central Minnesota Council's Ripley Rendezvous started out well. The Boy Scouts awoke, got dressed, and made it to the dining hall a little early for a great breakfast of french toast, scrambled eggs, and sausage links.
#182-Nobody's Fault April Pack Meeting program, a campout worship service, April Roundtable, sweat equity, 100th Anniversary, Spring roundup idea, and "playing both sides" are on tap for tonight's show. Links: South Park Scout Episode- http://www.southparkstudios.com/news/3669 Miles Hiked Patches- http://kismif.org/2009/04/27/miles-hiked-patches/ Knight's Helmet Pattern- http://www.ptcmedia.net/files/helmet.pdf
Scouting has no shortage of great volunteers. Let's meet one now. Today's Scouter Spotlight shines on Kay Trick , committee chairperson with both Pack 3508 and Troop 508 of Susquehanna Council in Williamsport, Pa. She's also involved on the council, regional, and national level, and she'll head up the staff dining halls at the 2010 jamboree.
A new book shows how Scouting values and experiences are improving our world through the actions of a new generation of Eagle Scouts.
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In alliance with the Boy Scouts of America, eKnowledge is offering SAT and ACT test prep programs valued at $200, free to Boy Scout families.
Fifteen year old Ben Webster of Troop 244, New River District, Blue Ridge Mountain Council, was selected as the "Leading Lights - Neighbors Helping Neighbors" Youth Award Winner. The Virginia Tech German Club Alumni Foundation Founded the "Leading Lights Award" in an effort to recognize and promote volunteerism in the aftermath of the events of April…
1 Vote On Idea Allow Council Commissioner, District Commissioners and Round Table Commissioners make updates to the status of a unit on the Unit Visit Website. Comments (0) District and Council Operations (11)
I remember my first SPL in Troop 2 (36 years ago) and he was, what I thought, one of the biggest jerks around. One of the first awards I earned in that troop was the Citizen skill award and my SPL was the one that would pass or fail you depending upon how well you…
0 Vote On Idea If collected, the pro-rated registration fee at sign up causes confusion and delays at Round Ups. Most units just charge the full $10.00. Also, if we implement an online registration option, it poses challenges in calculating the amount due.
This past weekend was the SR-7A Order of the Arrow Conclave, where the seven lodges in the section came together at Bayport Scout Reservation in Jamaica, Virginia, for a weekend of fun, competition, and training. I arrived early Friday morning to help with registration of the 235 members of our lodge scheduled to attend.
April 27, 2009 Meeting After Meeting Review I really am now going to start writing meeting reviews on a weekly basis because I believe that me writing this information down helps do the following: Helps me see what I need to work on.
Boys' Life magazine has achieved Sustainable Forestry Initiative certification. SFI is an organization which promotes the management of forests in a sustainable manner . As part of the certification, the Boys' Life supply chain will undergo surveillance audits annually and the full certification process every five years. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Environment, Magazines
We at Cracker Barrel are landlocked here in Irving, Tex. Because of that, we must admit feeling some envy when we hear about the Sea Scouts. This specialized division of Venturing takes the Scouting experience to the water. How cool is that?
Everyone is invited to come and see LIVE ANIMALS at the National Scouting Museum on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 12 p.m. Join us as The Fort Worth Zoo presents Wild Wonders, an educational program for everyone!!! Attention Cub Scouts!!!
After supper on Saturday, the Order of the Arrow set up several "carnival" style activities to keep the Scouts busy until the evening's Call Out ceremony was scheduled to begin. Stations included activities like throwing a ball to knock down the stacked blocks, throwing a football through a hoop, and throwing darts at balloons.
4 Vote On Idea We begin losing boys in Boy Scouts at 14 & 15. In Venturing we don't start attracting youth until age 16. That means there is an underserved population of 14 and 15 year olds. I recommend we study the idea of offering the Venturing program as well as the wearing of the…
Here is a new (2009) "Summe r Fun" emblem ($1.19) available from BSA Supply Group. Participation emblems can be a great way to encourage attendance at den or pack activities. Boys love to get patches. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Patches, Summertime
Just when the temperatures start warming up, severe weather moves in to spoil the fun. Tomorrow is the first day of May, and that means we're closing in on thunderstorm season. Is your unit ready? The threat of severe weather doesn't always mean you need to cancel your weekend camping trip.
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Chief Scout Executive Robert J. Mazzuca recently signed a historic agreement between the Boy Scouts of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Boy Scout Association. The agreement outlines the details for a youth and leader exchange program between the two Scout associations.
8 Vote On Idea Has there even been a study done that tracks the incidence of divorce amongst professional scouters, as well as one done to track the incidence of mental illness amongst the professionals (i.e. depression, anxiety etc) Perhaps a study such as this could be key in developing new ways to combat these…
27 Vote On Idea Has the Boy Scouts of America considered making a presentation to the Smithsonian of a very special Boy Scout item or items for display in 2010? This could be on loan to the Smithsonian or given permanently to the institution to commemorate our 100th anniversary.
Testing Bryan Wendell Associate editor, Scouting magazine Boy Scouts of America Telephone: 972-580-2361 [email protected]
