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It's getting to be that time of year.. time for some Cold Weather Camping. This is one of my favorite times of year to camp. Kind of a weird thing to say, as I love to camp all year long, but camping in the Fall and Winter are great and I look forward to it…
2 Vote On Idea Again, I'd like to suggest that the Benefits Handbook for the coming year be available while we're making choices for our own benefits, even if the changes are or could be minor. A link is there and all that comes up is a one page PDF file that says "The 2010…
52 Vote On Idea Again, I'd like to suggest that the Benefits Handbook for the coming year be available while we're making choices for our own benefits, even if the changes are or could be minor. A link is there and all that comes up is a one page PDF file that says "The 2010…
Dinners at the jamboree have always been tasty, but they're about to get a whole lot better. Bring on the theme nights! At the 2010 National Scout Jamboree next year, organizers have planned eight different theme nights for participating troops.
0 Vote On Idea As we move toward mandatory or required training for adult leaders, perhaps we should consider implementing a continuing education requirement. Each leader being required to earn a certain number of CEU's based on their position. CEU's could be earned, for example, by attending Roundtable, a training session, presenting at a training…
2 Vote On Idea As we move toward mandatory or required training for adult leaders, perhaps we should consider implementing a continuing education requirement. Each leader being required to earn a certain number of CEU's based on their position. CEU's could be earned, for example, by attending Roundtable, a training session, presenting at a training…
From the Leave No Trace website - earn a Bigfoot teeshirt (for $4.50) looks like it would be great fun and a good way to support LNT; From Traveling across the country for 10 years with Leave No Trace, we've come across some pretty interesting characters along the way.
It is that time once again . Time for another ten questions from the Scout Mania trivia book. The theme this time is "Outdoor Skills". Keep in mind, these questions are based on the 1984 Boy Scouts of America Scout Handbook, not the current handbook.
Yours in Scouting Service Mark W Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 1616 Great Alaska COuncil Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member NSJ '05 WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
Yours in Scouting Service Mark W Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 1616 Great Alaska COuncil Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member NSJ '05 WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
Yours in Scouting Service Mark W Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 1616 Great Alaska COuncil Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member NSJ '05 WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
Yours in Scouting Service Mark W Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 1616 Great Alaska COuncil Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member NSJ '05 WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
Yours in Scouting Service Mark W Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 1616 Great Alaska COuncil Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member NSJ '05 WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
Yours in Scouting Service Mark W Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 1616 Great Alaska COuncil Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member NSJ '05 WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
Hockey is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program . I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: The Hockey belt loop and pin include roller hockey and ice hockey.
U.S. Historical Documents As a counselor for Citizenship in the Nation merit badge having the Constitution and Declaration of independence close at hand is helpful. (Note that there are free applications for both but they lack the note making and bookmarking capacities of this app.)
If your unit wants to attend Philmont Scout Ranch in 2011, its time to get planning! Registration requests for 2011 Expeditions for Philmont Scout Ranch will be made on the internet beginning November 1 thru December 5, 2009. Please see the 2011 Philmont Registration Packet (pdf) for additional information.
0 Vote On Idea Submitted by High School Junior Donald Lovejoy, Greenwich, CT. "Math is Buildings" is a program that uses buildings and architecture to make math interesting to learn. I have done extensive tutoring with socio-economically disadvantaged children and I have discovered that math is often difficult for them, with simple concepts seeming impossible…
-8 Vote On Idea Submitted by High School Junior Donald Lovejoy, Greenwich, CT. "Math is Buildings" is a program that uses buildings and architecture to make math interesting to learn. I have done extensive tutoring with socio-economically disadvantaged children and I have discovered that math is often difficult for them, with simple concepts seeming impossible…
1 Vote On Idea 10/26/09 In support of our collective goals of increasing membership and retention while simultaneously delivering relevant and engaging program, the "New BSA" has embarked on a new initiative to pilot Personal Watercraft, more commonly referred to as jet skis.
19 Vote On Idea 10/26/09 In support of our collective goals of increasing membership and retention while simultaneously delivering relevant and engaging program, the "New BSA" has embarked on a new initiative to pilot Personal Watercraft, more commonly referred to as jet skis.
7 Vote On Idea Every Council has a newsletter of some sort, whether it be print, electronic or social. It would be helpful if there was a central database of national news items (i.e. new handbook, requirements, factoids, etc.) that could be cut and pasted into Council newsletters.
53 Vote On Idea Every Council has a newsletter of some sort, whether it be print, electronic or social. It would be helpful if there was a central database of national news items (i.e. new handbook, requirements, factoids, etc.) that could be cut and pasted into Council newsletters.
Here's a quick test of acronyms and initialisms for you. How many of these 10 can you name? BALOO TLC NAYLE ASPL COPE NYLT JOTA FOS NESA YIS You can check your work after the jump. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Troop Leader Conference (or Council) National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience Assistant Senior Patrol Leader…
#72-Game Show Fun! This show was recorded about 2 months ago. We have call-ins and fun with PTC fans. Apologies for the sound quality toward the end. This show was recorded using some experimental methods. Send your contest entries to [email protected] and we'll draw for a winner sometime in November.
17 Vote On Idea Its been a long time coming, but Posts need the ability to renew online. Traditional programs have had this service going on three years I believe. Exploring is the one program where all your Post Advisors will have access to the internet, even in rural areas (Police & Fire Posts), and be…
28 Vote On Idea Its been a long time coming, but Posts need the ability to renew online. Traditional programs have had this service going on three years I believe. Exploring is the one program where all your Post Advisors will have access to the internet, even in rural areas (Police & Fire Posts), and be…
7 Vote On Idea When possible, it would be helpful to eliminate the K-6, 7&8, and high school format in ScoutNet when inputing LFL schools. With the new license agreement structure, it shouldn't matter how we have the units broke out.
12 Vote On Idea When possible, it would be helpful to eliminate the K-6, 7&8, and high school format in ScoutNet when inputing LFL schools. With the new license agreement structure, it shouldn't matter how we have the units broke out.
This evening, I got to sit in on my first Eagle Board of Review. As Scoutmaster, I don't do boards of review, so this was my first time. The advancement chair figured it would be good for me to see what one is like - besides, they needed someone to unlock and lock the church.
Good Manners is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: Requirements Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community…
From As the Crow Flies I usually use the no wash method of cleaning up but sometimes I end up with a frying pan or dishes to wash. I never use soap because it takes a lot of water to rinse the soap off.
I take credit only for seeing this one. The Circle 10 Council put this video out and if the National Council does not use it, they are missing out. I do not come from a "inner city" unit, but the impact on teen agers in pretty much the same.
For my eighth podcast, you get to come along with me to training! We had a lot of great discussions at our district's recent Webelos and Boy Scout Leader Outdoor Training. I was on staff for this training, and I brought along my new digital recorder.
Hello fellow Scouters, For my eighth podcast, you get to come along with me to training! We had a lot of great discussions at our district's recent Webelos and Boy Scout Leader Outdoor Training. I was on staff for this training, and I brought along my new digital recorder.
When I was a Boy Scout in central Alaska, I worked hard on the Canoeing merit badge. There weren't a lot of places to use a canoe aside from our Scout camp--at least for me. Only problem: I couldn't swim!
Kickball is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: Requirements Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community environment.
Here is the October 2009 ( Jungle Safari ) monthly theme emblem. It is $1.29 from BSA Supply Group. At present, the monthly theme emblem for November 2009 is not available on the scoutstuff.org website. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Jungle Safari, Patches
From Leading Blog : I would hope by now you have had a chance to read through Fast Company co-founder Alan Webber's Rules of Thumb. He has compiled 52 practical and wise fundamentals of life well lived and work well done.
Unofficial Academics and Sports requirements for Reading and Writing: Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1. Visit a library and get your own library card. Check out and return a book. 2. Write a letter or a short story. Read it to your den or family.
Unofficial Academics and Sports requirements for Horseback Riding: Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1. Explain five safety precautions for when you are near a horse. 2. With help from an experienced horse handler, demonstrate how to safely mount and ride a horse and then how to safely dismount the horse.
Unofficial Academics and Sports requirements for Family Travel: Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1. Make a list of things you would take on a three-day trip with your family, then pack these items in a bag or suitcase. 2.
Unofficial Academics and Sports requirements for Hiking: Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1. Explain the hiking safety rules to your den leader or adult partner. Practice these rules while on a hike. 2. Demonstrate proper hiking attire and equipment.
Unofficial Academics and Sports requirements for Good Manners: Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1. Make a poster that lists five good manners that you want to practice. Share your poster with your den or family. 2. Introduce two people correctly and politely.
Unofficial Academics and Sports requirements for Abilities Awareness: Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1. Visit with a child or adult with special needs. Find out what they enjoy and what they find difficult. 2. Attend a special needs event such as Easter Seals, Special Olympics, a performance with sign language interpretation, an activity with…
Unofficial Academics and Sports requirements for Nutrition: Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1. Make a poster of foods that are good for you. Share the poster with your den. 2. Explain the difference between a fruit and a vegetable.
Unofficial Academics and Sports requirements for Video Games: Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1. Explain why it is important to have a rating system for video games. Check your video games to be sure they are right for your age.
Unofficial Academics and Sports requirements for Pet Care: Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1. Care for your pet for two weeks. Make a list of the tasks that you did to take care of your pet. 2. Read a book, explore the Internet (with your parent's or partner's permission), or acquire a pamphlet about…
Unofficial Academics and Sports requirements for Hockey: Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1. Explain ways to protect yourself while skating. Demonstrate how to put on all necessary safety equipment. Explain why proper safety equipment is important. 2 . Spend 30 minutes practicing the skills of hockey: skating, stick handling, passing, shooting, and checking.
Unofficial Academics and Sports requirements for Photography: Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1. Point out the major features of a camera to your den or family and explain the function of each part. Parts could include film, lens, shutter, power on and off, zoom, battery, flash, display panel, case, settings, etc.
Unofficial Academics and Sports requirements for Kickball: Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1. Explain the rules of kickball to your leader or adult partner. 2. Spend 30 minutes practicing the skills of kickball (pitching, kicking, base running, catching, throwing).
Unofficial Academics and Sports requirements for Skateboarding: Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1. Demonstrate to an adult the general rules for safe skateboarding by showing that you know how to wear the proper safety gear. 2. Carefully demonstrate how to fall to help minimize injuries.
Unofficial or not, the new Academics and Sports belt loop and pin requirements are making their way around the Internet. Last week, I mentioned ( #9 ) that the podcast " An Hour a Week " had news on the new Academics and Sports program.
New Active Game for Cub Scouts
3 Vote On Idea Enough with all the commemorative council strips. I attended a Scouting conference over the weekend and noticed that at least half of the people in the room were wearing some sort of commemorative council strip (myself included).
0 Vote On Idea Enough with all the commemorative council strips. I attended a Scouting conference over the weekend and noticed that at least half of the people in the room were wearing some sort of commemorative council strip (myself included).
The Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America will honor Rex W. Tillerson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ExxonMobil Corporation, at its 2009 Eagle Scout Hall of Fame Induction on Monday, November 2nd at the Hilton New York.
0 Vote On Idea Many times we receive donations that have both the husband's and wife's names on the card. Something needs to be done so that both names can be printed on the pre-printed donation cards. Perhaps on the demographics screen a space could be made for both names.
The Central Minnesota Council, BSA, held an open house on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, to kick off a year of celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Hundreds of people attended. There were plenty of games for the kids, a dinner provided by the Jamboree troops, and several displays showcasing the history…
Asbury Park Press is reporting on how Scouts now have a lake named after them after some hardwork and teamwork. Holiday Lake is now Scout Lake, named after about 20 local Boy, Girl and Cub Scout troops who recently helped breathe new life into the surrounding Holiday Park.
Reading and Writing is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: Requirements Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or…
Whether it be a church or the PTA, there are a lot of things you can do to partner with your chartered organization. Linda Goff, a 26-year Scouter, has some great ideas on opportunities for Cub Scouts to work with the chartered organization to benefit the community.
Michelle Gee, a longtime Cub Scout volunteer, returns to Cubcast to look outside the "paint on paper" box for art ideas that go way beyond program helps.
This week's Patrol Box was hard to put together. There was a lot of stuff to come across my plate this week, which is good for Scouters! What I don't use this week, will probably go into the hopper for next week.
Have any plans with your pack, troop, or crew for Halloween? Whether you're dressing up your Cub Scouts for a fun afternoon activity, taking a weekend camping trip with your Boy Scout troop, or volunteering at a haunted house with your Venturing crew, we hope you have a fun and safe weekend!
There are crew-cut and low-cut white activity socks available at ScoutStuff.org These socks are not for wear with the scout uniform, according to the information I received from the folks at ScoutStuff.org this week. Scout On
Family Travel is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: Requirements Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community…
So this gear head Friday post is kind of a long shot since one doesn't usually doesn't associate cameras and lenses with traditional camping gear like tents and backpacks. But it is important gear to have if you want to capture memories of your outings that you can look back on for many years to…
The Daily Item features an article about an Eagle Scout whose project was scouting out fire hydrants for the city. He's made it his business to scout out the hydrants in town so emergency responders can know the exact longitude and latitude for each of the hydrants.
Pet Care is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: Requirements Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community…
1 Vote On Idea As we work to get more efficient and have technology help us, we need a report that supplies all the numbers for units for quality unit. IE, a report that tells us the total number of adults recruited, youth recruited, retention, and training % in one report.
0 Vote On Idea It would be nice to have a series of webinars or videos that could be used to help orient a new District Executive before they go to PDL1. All in one spot on MYBSA. Comments (0) Internal , proffesional training
Nutrition is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: Requirements Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1.
