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So, you just placed an order for 200 custom designed t-shirts. What happens now? Missy, our friendly CSR Josie, hard at work Well, your order starts at Customer Service. One of the Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) take your order and first determine whether or not you have ordered with us before.
Blogging and statistics; it's easy to get the cart before the horse. When I started this blog a little more than three years ago I was much more interested in statistics than I am now. Now I am reasonably sure that I have actual readers and am not just writing off into the void somewhere.
Last weekend at our annual Lock In we had 33 Webelos show up with 74 members of the Troop. It is a recruiting tool and a way to give those Webelos an opportunity to see Scouts in action and help with the Arrow of Light.
I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. Christmas is such a special time of year for me and my family and I hope that this Christmas, even when times are tough, there is not enough bang in the buck, we are still at war, and jobs…
Scouting is sharing goodwill, a celebration of potential and the recognition that our common effort far outweighs our differences. My heartfelt aspiration in this season of aspirations is that we all; as scouts, as citizens, as human beings, gain a greater recognition of the powerful influence for good that each of us possesses and so…
And he said: "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
To everyone that comes by and reads and listens to what I have to say, I'd like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year!
BSA has released the official requirements for the 13 new academics and sports belt loops and pins. We've updated our pages to reflect the changes, since our earlier posts had requirements based on earlier drafts. The 2009 Printing of the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide (34299) should be available in February, according to…
James Eager has supplied the USSSP with a new version of his Merit Badge Counselor Data Base. This is a ZIP file (approx 100 KB each), he developed for the Thunderbird District, Gulf Ridge Council, containing 3 files: (1) An empty Access Data Base, (2) An rtf file with instructions, and (3) a pdf file…
Now that the boys are older, Christmas morning doesn't come so fast around here so I'm just waiting for people to wake up while I check the weather. The big news around here is the snow and we're supposed to be visiting relatives soon, so I want to travel at the safest time.
Dear Loyal Readers and Visitors I just wanted to take some time to say Merry Christmas. Hope all is well for you and your family. I am spending christmas with my mom, sister, my sister's boyfriend, and his family, so I should have a excellent time.
This will be my second post on this subject but it is very sensitive to me, especially since for as long as I can remember I have always struggled to keep a healthy weight. This is two fold I have a big bone structure and the fat that I do not always have the best…
Each year it gets harder and harder to find something new and exciting to share this time of year. Here is the song that I thought I would share. Tommy the Cub Scout Tune: Frosty Tommy, the Cub Scout Was a very happy boy.
Mayor Joe Frank of Newport News, an ardent supporter of Scouting and an Eagle Scout himself, has been awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. Details can be found here http://www.dailypress.com/news/newport-news/dp-local_eaglescoutjoe_1216dec16,0,5415680.story . The video can be viewed here http://www.dailypress.com/videobeta/watch/?watch=5616b52a-478d-4340-b94a-fa748eab08c7& .
The new belt loops and pins are now available from Scoutstuff.org (National Supply). Video Games is listed as a SPORT, not an Academics subject as previously reported, based on the listing on that web site. I've updated our site accordingly, and added color images of all the new belt loops (except Reading & Writing, which wasn't…
Earlier this year I heard about a new documentary about a Boy Scout troop from Harlem. The film followed four Boy Scouts from Troop 759 as they went to summer camp. The film centers on Keith, the newest Scout as he attends his first long week of camp out in the woods.
As the year 2009 comes to an end, it suddenly dawned on me that this year was the 25th anniversary of my first trip to Philmont Scout Ranch. It was not a trip to partake in a twelve day trek, but to spend a week at the Philmont Training Center (PTC).
I think that as long as there are guys like me there will be debates on which is the best type of stove to take on backpacking trips. And as long as there are guys like me.. we will have each type of stove..
This 78th post to the Melrose Scouting Productions Podcast is the final of four videos featuring the open house held by the Central Minnesota Council on September 2, 2009, to celebrate the " A Century Of Values " tour. This video features other activities that were taking place on the grounds of the council office (displays, bottle…
BSA Supply Group has this new flashing Cub Scout logo cup ($3.99 each). It could be a fun prize at a Blue and Gold Banquet . Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Merchandise
This week's video is of the Camp staff at my council's camp singing the the Cedarlands song at the closing campfire. Enjoy!
#208-Ten Years Gone Not much to this show: mostly a personal year in review and a challenge to all of the listeners. Links: Baby Ensemble- http://bit.ly/4KsJuj At 100, Boy Scouts say they're still essential- http://bit.ly/648HMd Tonight's show sponsored by Badge Magic Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts Share and Enjoy:
The excitement is building for the Rose Parade and the debut of the Boy Scouts of America float. Earlier this month, we presented a first look at the float's construction. Now, the finished product has been taken to the streets for a test run, and it's our first chance to see the float in its…
Scouting programs falter and sometimes fold because they don't answer these questions: 1. What is the minimum annual number of new members (youth and adult) to maintain our unit? 2. Who are our key unit leaders for the next five years?
1 Vote On Idea The quarterly National Eagle Scout Association's magazine (Eagletter) can be both informative and inspiring. Unfortunately, the only people who usually get to see it are Eagle Scouts (assuming they have registered for the NESA) and their families.
4 Vote On Idea The database would: 1. link all Council-level training opportunities nationwide (i.e. Wood Badge) 2. serve as a clearing house and "one stop shop" for training-related questions, opportunities, requirements, expectations, etc. 3. allow volunteers to easily search for additional training opportunities within their state or region 4.
If you are a camper like I am you have some Coleman equipment that you use regularly. If your Boy Scout troop is like mine, they also have some Coleman equipment in their trailer or shed. Coleman has been making camping gear used by Scouts for decades, and I do not see that changing anytime…
The Register-Guard has a write in letter that made me proud to be associated with the Scouting program and proud to be a Soldier. The letter is from a Soldier, who while eating out, was treated to a cookie by a Cub Scout.
Life has taken over, and I must take a break…. Here is a brief message, I thought that I would tell you, instead of reading a forum post… Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts Share and Enjoy:
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Hey all... It's time for me to take a break. I don't have any bad things that have happened, or nobody has done me any wrong [see last year]... I have to focus on my troop and, well, it's a necessary evil that my show and blog really get pushed to the back burner...
What is the minimum annual number of new members (youth and adult) to maintain our unit? Our Troop has hovered around thirty to thirty five Scouts for many years now. We maintain an active contingent of five or six uniformed adult leaders (ones that we usually see at a Troop meeting) and four or five…
Two weekend's ago we held our troop's December camp-out. We decided to spend the weekend at a lean-to site at one of council's camps. We had planned to arrive on Friday night but the weather forecast was not very positive and when we called the camp's care taker to find out the conditions he told…
10 Vote On Idea It was a great idea to put "BSA Stock Photos and Logos" in the "BSA Resources" section on Mybsa, but all of the pictures are now dated. Old uniforms, old logos. I'm not sure a lot of the logos we have on the site meet our own branding standards.
This is the Cold Weather Camping fact card that my unit uses for training our Scouts for Cold weather adventures. Feel free to use it as you see fit. I have received a lot of requests for this so, I am glad to help.
This is the Cold Weather Camping Fact sheet or help card that we use at my Troop. It is a nice tool for teaching cold weather camping to the Scouts. We find it helpful to the Scouts so they can use it as a reference sheet.
In the PTC Media Forums the subject of Den Chiefs came up. There were some questions from a Cub Scout leader that was looking to have a Den Chief for her Den in the coming year. Here is my response: From a Scoutmasters perspective, Den Chiefs are a fantastic asset to your unit.
Who are our key unit leaders for the next five years? Typical Scout units change key leaders every three to five years. Anyone in a leadership position, especially key positions, should have their eye on suitable replacements. Responsible outgoing leaders should see that there is a clear plan in place for those who will take…
We recruit Scouts from two general populations- 1. Webelos 2. Everybody else Webelos recruitment is simple to understand although it requires a fair amount of effort. Much has been written on Webelos transitions so I will not retrench the subject here.
Scouts have been solving problems for 100 years, and this time was no different. When they started to build their 100th Anniversary float for Friday's Tournament of Roses Parade, they ran into one small snag: an age limit. The rules state that nobody under the age of 13 is permitted to be on the decorating…
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I recently posted a "Cold Weather fact Card" that our Scout Troop uses for training and preparing for cold weather camping. The beauty of the internet is that we can share ideas, thoughts, and information.. and most of all we learn (in most cases).
Tonight's countdown to midnight takes on extra meaning this year. That's because when the clock strikes 12, the Boy Scouts of America's Year of Celebration will officially begin. It's a time for looking back and surging forward. Tonight provides a great opportunity to remember how the BSA got here.
Fourth in a series of thoughts about looking ahead . How will we reach and or maintain financial stability? Great Scouting is not dependent on a lavish budget; just ask your Council Executive. Every Troop, Pack and Crew I know of raises money to support its program.
Over the last couple of days, since I posted my Cold weather Camping Card, there has been a lot of discussion and email flying around about techniques, procedures, and skills needed for, in particular, cold weather camping. I would suggest that as Scout leaders we take this very seriously.
18 Vote On Idea I promised a volunteer I would submit this idea. He would love to be able to go online and fill out an application, similar to purchasing an item online, and pay the registration fee and be a registered member of a unit and the BSA.
2009 has been a great year for this site. In June I launched this blog and since then I have had almost 2,000 hits. Also since June I have written almost 60 blog posts. My blog's rss feed has a steady following of 20-30 readers and I have amassed a very loyal and awesome following…
We have been in Ireland since Christmas Day. Seeing the sights and exploring this great country. The food is incredible, thesites breathtaking: the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, Muckross Abbey and the towns of Killarney and Dingle. I could go on but today was a special day.
