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You may know how to recruit new Cub Scouts, but how to retain them, you ask? Well, we spoke to Lee Shaw, multicultural marketing specialist for the Council Solutions Group at the national office in Irving, Texas. Lee explained what it takes to make sure your Cub Scouts stay in the program.
In part 1 of the February Cubcast, we get some super ideas for the March theme of Take Flight! Bob Freemon joined us last June with some great ideas for fall program planning, and he's back to take us up, up, and away with fun and exciting activities for your Cub Scouts.
End Jan 2010 Time to carve: 2 hours Finishing:1 hour With next week being Scout Sunday, I thought I would make something to wear especially for this occasion. Starting with a scrap of pine I glued the pattern on and fired up the scroll saw to cut out the outline.
One hundred years in the making, the Boy Scouts of America is commemorating Scouting and the impact it has had on countless lives nationwide. On Feb. 8, the Old North State Council of the Boy Scouts will celebrate history in the making, their centennial anniversary.
The Automation Federation (AF) announced today that Rockwell Automation and Rockwell Collins will participate in the AF Technology Quest exhibit at the 2010 Boy Scout Jamboree, which will be held 26 July through 4 August 2010, at Fort A.P. Hill, VA.
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Not only building strength and confidence, developing leaders through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota.
#212-Sick Again University of Scouting, Adventure Base 100, our January Pack Meeting and a couple of other items are on tap for tonight's show. Links: Brand Identity Guide- http://bit.ly/9oAAxA Scouting magazine: BSA 100th Anniversary coin gets a release date- http://bit.ly/81qtUF Tonight's show sponsored by The Boy Scout Store Join the forum discussion on this post…
2 Vote On Idea I need to have an Excel spreadsheet of who is (and is not) trained at a unit level, with contact information (mailing address, phone number and email address) in order to selectively target those who need to be trained, so as to invite them to the next training course.
Here is a snapshot of January 2010 here at Scouting News. First, I'd like to thank our September Sponsor: BoyScoutStore.com Boy Scout Store is an independent website, not affilated with the BSA, Girl Scouts of the USA, or the World Scouting Movement, and has provided Scouting collectibles since 1996.
Scoutmaster Podcast 2 Featuring; 5 Things to Make the Most of Your Opportunity as a Scout Leader, Father Fred, 2nd in the series Instructional Methods for Scouts, Scoutmaster Minute; Cliff Young Most of you know that us blogging podcasters or podcasting bloggers (your choice) thrive on conversation with our readers and/or listeners.
1 Vote On Idea It is policy in our office to return any calls within a timely manner. 24 hour return call rule is a good guide. I would like to see this implemented with the national office. There has been many instances throughout the years, but most recently I have called on two seperate…
5 Vote On Idea It's probably too late and I'm sure that someone at National thought of this a long time ago, but it would be absolutely incredible if google could find a way to incorporate the Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary into its "google" logo on February 8, just as it does for…
Last week the National Council released the designs for the 2010 centennial rank badges. The badges will have a special design that will say 2010 and the rank name around the top of the badge. These badges should be available in scout shops in the beginning of February (right now!).
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for January 2010 (other than those solely about monthly theme items): 2009 New Belt Loops List New 2009 Cub Scout Belt Loops Coming Video Games Belt Loop Requirements 2009-2010 Program Helps Full Download 2009-2010 Program Helps Good Manners Belt Loop Requirements Kindergarten Lions: Pilot Description 2010 Scout…
Here is the video for the 4th stop of the Adventure Base 100 tour. This stop was in Sacramento California. So here is the video, hope you enjoy it.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was recognized as the Mutual of America American Humanics Nonprofit Partner of the Year at the American Humanics Management/ Leadership Institute (AHMI), on Tuesday, January 5, in Phoenix. The BSA has been actively engaged in helping American Humanics prepare future nonprofit leaders for over 60 years.
Get ready to soar into the wild, bue yonder (or at least your kites, will !!) when you "Take Flight." Lots of hints for "Take Flight" - games, openings, closings, ceremonies, jokes, and more Jim Jones talks about the flight of the Votager and how it bagan with model airplanes!.
A cademic testing (love it or hate it) does not measure these qualities; Civic-mindedness Endurance Peace Compassion Enthusiasm Persistence Courage Humility Reliability Creativity Imagination Resilience Critical thinking Inquisitiveness Resourcefulness Curiosity Leadership Self-Awareness Empathy Motivation Self-discipline Sense of Humor Scouting is designed to foster and recognize a well-rounded personality that goes on to be a contributing…
For the first time in its six-year history, the 2010 Crosman Friend of Youth Shooting Award was won by an organization rather than an individual. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), celebrating its centennial this year and long known as the point-of-entry into shooting for hundreds of thousands of young people, has won the prestigious…
I found this site the other day which allows people to create their own videos by using old archive ones. So I had a look and came up with some that showed local Scouts in years gone by. There are, in fact, four videos here that I have stitched together.
Most think of money when saying the Scout Law, but one can be thrifty with many things. I had a Scoutmaster Conference with a 2nd Class Scout this weekend and when I asked him which part of the Scout Law he needed some work on he said "Thrifty".
WE've gottten a note from BSA that the Historic Merit Badge program for the Centennial has been delayed. Although a notice was placed in the Scouting Magazine "Cracker Barrel" blog, it was premature. The requirements we posted were DRAFTS, and have bnot been finalized pr approved yet.
According to the good folks over at U.S. Scouting Service Project News Blog, the historic Merit Badge program is on hold . There had been a few rumors about the program happening, but it looked like everything was in the bag when the Scouting Magazine blog introduced the program on Jan 12, 2010.
-1 Vote On Idea In addition to working for the BSA I am also an assistant scoutmaster with my sons troop. Our Patrol Leader's Council wants to go rafting through the Grand Canyon in 2011. A couple of us dads are looking into the costs and services provided by several of the river outfitters.
Some of the principles that leaders need to know to be effective are: Honesty. The Leader must always be honest in everything he does. The problems with dishonesty are numerous, but when it comes to youth, they will eventually get caught up in dishonesty and will be called on it.
As the Boy Scouts of America prepares to kick off its 100th anniversary, the Hudson Valley Council reports that a record number of Boy Scouts earned the Eagle award last year. The final number of Eagles for 2009 came in at 162, said Scout Executive Stephen J.
In this show we discuss Leadership and how leaders are made within the program of the Boy Scouts of America. Starting in Cub Scouts when the Scout learns the value of obedience, all the way up through adulthood, when the Scout manifests his leadership in his daily life.
In this show we discuss Leadership and how leaders are made within the program of the Boy Scouts of America. Starting in Cub Scouts when the Scout learns the value of obedience, all the way up through adulthood, when the Scout manifests his leadership in his daily life.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie already has one impressive title: Eagle Scout. On Sunday, he's looking to add "Super Bowl champion" to his résum é. The 24-year-old NFL rookie caught seven touchdowns this season for the AFC champion Colts and was a favorite target of this season's MVP, Peyton Manning.
For those of you in the New Orleans area... I got this today.. thought I'd spread the word. Boy Scouts of America Adventure Base 100 to Visit New Orleans Take a break from the Mardi Gras festivities and come celebrate the 100 th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
FEAR & ACCOMPLISHMENT………….. It is okay to be afraid. It is not okay to let the fear hold you back from accomplishing great and wonderful things.
I do not want to kick the horse to death, every blogger out there has made a comment or had an opinion on the new Centennial Badges of Rank.. so here is my take.. Short and sweet.. I thought at first that the BSA could have some up with something "Cooler" for the centennial year…
Mistakes are always made. Although our aspirations and expectations are high we rarely bring a project to completion without a misstep or difficulty. With the responsibility for planning and presenting Scouting is in the hands of the youth leadership the way we react to mistakes is important.
The first part of the UK Scout Law states that 'A Scout is to be Trusted'. This law applies to both young people and Leaders alike, no exception. SM Jerry has posed something similar recently when he talks about honesty and setting a good example.
The new Baloo's Bugle is out. Baloo's Bugle is a helpful monthly unofficial newsletter with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the March 2010 " Take Flight " theme. Also inside is some more information about the rollout of Cub Scouts 2010 .
February 8, 2010, marks the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. This year is also the 30th anniversary of Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68, of which I am the scoutmaster. We usually set up displays around town during Scout week so I have some serious work to do in the next couple of…
We are now at 5 months away from the 2010 National Jamboree and I have not seen anything from National except for unofficial, mixed messages from various Scouting email lists about this event. I can't believe how little information staff is getting.
The next stop for the 2010 tour of Adventure Base 100 will be San Antonio, Texas. It starts today, February 4 and will continue until February 7. It is being hosted in conjunction with the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.
It's time for another edition of Ask the Expert. Send us your questions, and Cracker Barrel will try to find the answers. Rockie Yardley of Oklahoma's Last Frontier Council wondered: What is National's official policy on the new rank requirements if a Scout has started working on a rank prior to Jan.
Celebrate Venturing Creation Day" on Tuesday, February 9 at 1:00am. Event: Celebrate Venturing Creation Day "Go Green - Go Venturing!" What: Rally Start Time: Tuesday, February 9 at 1:00am End Time: Tuesday, February 9 at 11:00pm Where: everywhere To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=260855272769&mid=1d15d4dG4edcd0f8G18a6c0dG7 Copyright - U.S.
Much has been reported about the devastation and anguish in Haiti after the tragic earthquake, but thousands of survivors are suffering emotionally without mental health professionals to help them deal with the trauma. Recognized New York clinical psychologist Dr. Judy Kuriansky was in Haiti soon after the tragedy to answer this much overlooked need.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is rallying its troops for two separate efforts to assist families devastated by recent earthquakes in Haiti. First, the BSA is joining 160 member countries of the Switzerland-based World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) to collect aid and to help support relief agency partners such as the American…
Sir: I've been told by my Committee Chairman Boy Scouts are not allowed to use power tools nor climb ladders. Yet, when I look into the Guide to Safe Scouting, I find nothing of the sort. Have I overlooked something?
1 Vote On Idea It seems that the greatest challenge facing councils today is funding. Why are so many councils having such a hard time? I think that as an organization, we need to do a better job cultivating our executives from the district to the executive levels on a more holistic approach to fundraising.
The Boy Scouts of America recently announced the new "Heritage Merit Badge program," which was unrolled for the Centennial celebration and National has now placed this program on hold as the announcement was made prematurely. Plans are still being made to release these merit badges at some point during the scouting year but a deadline…
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Have you heard? Monday is the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. On Feb. 8, 1910, the BSA was founded. That makes Feb. 8, 2010, the perfect time for a party. We're sure that many of you will have 100th Anniversary activities with your pack, troop, or crew in the next few days.
After an excellent debut in California and a quick stop in Las Vegas, Adventure Base 100 has landed in the Lone Star State. The video above shows AB 100 in Austin, the capital city of Texas. Watch for Scout Sean Gingras, whose battle with leukemia inspired him to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society…
4 Vote On Idea During a recent Webelos to Scout Transition Webinar the importance of the Den Chief was highly emphasized, especially the importance of the Den Chief's role as "ambassador" for Boy Scouting to the Pack and how a Den Chief can help bring boys from a pack to a troop.
BSA Adventure Base 100 is in Austin, Texas. Take a peek inside the exhibit and meet Scout Sean Gingras. Sean talks about his battle with leukemia and his later efforts to raise money on behaf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Lt. Governor Peter Kinder today honored the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) by celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Scouting. "Today, I am proud to honor the Boy Scouts of America on this tremendous milestone," Lt. Governor Kinder said. "Missouri has a rich history with Scouting and with the corporate and civic leaders who once wore…
Jeremy Zweiacker is a KISMIF.org guest blogger from Oklahoma. He is a Tiger Cub Den Leader, an Eagle Scout, and a long time Scouter. Winter time is a great time to do Scouting activities with your own children. Today (as I write this on January 29), I am at home with my children because the…
5 Vote On Idea Let us consider adding a basic sewing technique (such as sewing abutton on a shirt)to the requirements for tenderfoot. One of the neccessities of outdoor life is the ability to replace a button or repair tents, covers, traps, etc.
The Simon Kenton Council Buckeye District roundtable packet for March 2010 is available. The Buckeye District assembles a great roundtable packet each month which they post to the internet. This one has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies , and more for the March "Take Flight" theme. Link (pdf)
Tomorrow is Scout Sunday - the first Sunday before February 8. This is a great opportunity to recognize the 'reverent' point of scouting. Our troop is serving at the church where we've met for the past 12 years. Scouts won't have any role in the service but will be helping with refreshments, coffee, and such after…
3 Vote On Idea I would like to propose that some more suitable Scout Pants be made available for purchase. I have swithbacks and i love them, but they are not appropriate for wear during a Court of Honor or any other indoor Scouting function where a uniforn is worn.
We've had a chance to review the new 2009 edition of the BSA Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide. In addition to a number of new academics subjects and new sports included in the program, most of the other subjects and sports have had revisions to their requirements.
On February 1, 2010, 26 Members of Congress urged the Boy Scouts of America to end its discriminatory policy of not accepting gays and lesbians in a letter sent to the Chief Scout Executive of the organization. The correspondence, initiated by U.S.
U.S. Air Forces Central, Baghdad Media Outreach Team Courtesy Story Date: 02.06.2010 "On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight."
Today, Monday 8th February 2010, marks the 100th birthday of the world's second largest national Scouting organisation, the BSA . So, a big Happy Birthday to the whole organisation and to its many members! I'm sure that there will be a lot to hear and read about from my friends in the USA whose blogs and…
I Just wanted to let everyone know that I have not disappaered off the end of the earth nor have I quit blogging. The past week has been very busy for me with our school musical and all the work I had I just couldn't sit down and blog.
The current question for the What Would You Do? feature in Scouting Magazine: Phone calls, snail mail, and even e-mail seem antiquated to many of our Scouts. We're exploring nontraditional communications forms such as Twitter, Facebook, and mass-calling systems, but we need guidance.
Today, February 8th, 2010 is the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America! In 1910 William D Boyce brought back from England Lord Baden-Powell's Scouting For Boys. Getting together with Ernest Seton and Dan Beard (and other like minded folks) that took the fragmented youth groups of the time and formed one big organization…
4 Vote On Idea On Feburary the 7 the 7th our local Troops and Packs got together and went around to some of the older folks in our area and shoveled their walkways and drive ways and even uncovered some cars.
100 Years!!! Today we Celebrate the Adventure!!! It is a great day to be in Scouting, no matter the program, today we celebrate the Anniversary of the greatest youth movement in the United States and we look to the Journey that will lead us on an expedition to the next 100!
Sir Robert Baden Powell had a very simple idea: The aim of the Scout training is to improve the standard of our future citizenhood, especially in Character and Health; to replace Self with Service, to make the lads individually efficient morally and physically, with the object of using that efficiency for service for their fellow-men.
Last week I wrote about the displays I planned to place around town for Scouting Week. Three of the four were set up. I have not got around to the fourth one yet. I thought you may enjoy seeing pictures of the exhibits so here they are: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevejb68/sets/72157623361768222/ Let me know what you think about…
One-hundred years ago today, the Boy Scouts of America was founded. It's time to celebrate the profound impact Scouting has had on our country. Here are some ways to get started: Check out Joseph Csatari's painting, shown above, which depicts a 1910 Scout, four current Scouts, and one boy who can't wait to join the…
Today is the day. The Boy Scouts of America turns 100 years young. Millions of Scouts and Scouters each add a piece to the BSA picture. [A million is 100 X 100 X 100, by the way.] 100 is a powerful number.
Today the Boy Scouts of America is celebrating 100 years of leadership , service , and adventure . We're so proud to be a part of this movement as an Official Licensee of the Boy Scouts of America. The entire internet is lighting up today in honor of this Centennial.
Today the Boy Scouts of America celebrates its centennial anniversary! The program that has positively affected millions of children and young adults is 100 years old! As everyone is aware the celebration started in 2009 and will continue throughout 2010, however Feb 8th is the actual anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America's founding.
3 Vote On Idea I wouldn't typicaly consider this innovative, but in our case it seems it would be - How about when ScoutNet and/or my email isn't working when I call the help desk rather than tell me you are having "issues" and to be patient, you tell me what the problem is and when…
Hello fellow Scouters, We live in a society that is increasingly moving indoors. Kids rarely play outside all day (unless it's some organized "play time"). And families seem be spending less time together in the outdoors, doing activities like camping.
Subscribe on iTunes Featuring; Centenary Observance, An Approach to Policy, 3rd in the series Instructional Methods for Scouts, Scoutmaster Minute; A Hot Mess Most of you know that us blogging podcasters or podcasting bloggers (your choice) thrive on conversation with our readers and/or listeners.
Here is the Austin, Texas Adventure Base 100 video. Hope you all enjoy it. I know that Scouting Magazine posts these videos but I am trying to get these excellent videos out to as many people as possible. So enjoy it.
We are now approaching the dates for the seventh stop of the 2010 Adventure Base 100 tour. This stop will be at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hosting Council for this stop is that of the Southeast Louisiana Council.
Today is the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. Today I have ran across some that are incorrectly saying it is the Anniversary of the Boy Scout Movement IN America. Troop 1 in Pawhuska Oklahoma has the honor of being the First Boy scout troop in America.
Well it all started about 6 months ago I had to take a break from blogging and finish some things up. You know little things like Wood Badge, Finding someone to get my back, getting trained for a new position.
Today I: Joined in the Twitter-fest of congratulations to the BSA for their birthday. Wore my uniform all day, at work and to Walmart. Trust me, I was the only Scouter in uniform at Walmart in the middle of the day!
#213-University of Scouting The audio from the second class I taught at the University of Scouting in January. I cover ceremonies for Packs. Tonight's show sponsored by ClassB.com Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts Share and Enjoy:
On this day 100 years ago the Boy Scouts of America was founded. Today the bsa continues to improve the lives of young men throughout the United States. I have been involved in scouting since third grade and to say it had an effect on me would be an understatement.
To help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Scouting, Fox News featured a Scouting family that has a history of lifesaving good deeds! You can also read a transcript of the BSA segment on fox news.
Take a break from the Mardi Gras festivities and come celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Created specifically for the 100th Anniversary, Adventure Base 100, a unique, interactive 10,000-square-foot campus, will be in New Orleans on Saturday, Feb.
The world's first 'Swiss Army knife' has been revealed - made 1,800 years before its modern counterpart. An intricately designed Roman implement, which dates back to 200AD, it is made from silver but has an iron blade. It features a spoon, fork as well as a retractable spike, spatula and small tooth-pick.
Have you ever thought to yourself, "Oh, to be young again?" The time-honored phrase must ring true now for you former Scouts with the release of special 2010 rank-advancement insignia. If you were still of Scouting age, you could proudly sew one of these once-in-a-lifetime patches onto your uniform.
So last night to celebrate 100 years of Scouting the PLC planned our Winter Court of Honor. Since it is the 'off' season' one there are few awards to give out. But the SPL felt strongly that we should all be together on the 100th Anniversary.
Whenever a major organization reaches its 100th birthday, it's a headline-making story. But when that organization is the Boy Scouts of America, we have a major news event on our hands. To help you sort through the reams of media coverage about the BSA from the past few days, we present this roundup of excerpts…
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Time Magazine's website contains a photo essay in honor of the Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary. Photos: The Boy Scouts of America Turns 100 A century after its inception, one of the largest youth organizations maintains its relevance despite the challenge of membership decline The Photo Essay contains 12 photos ranging from the beginnings…
0 Vote On Idea Pilot Test with Cradle of Liberty Council, Wayne, PA One relatively easy way that companies and organizations are helping integrate new organizational leaders as quickly as possible, is to conduct New Leader Assimilation sessions between new leaders and their organization's personnel.
The Greater Yosemite Council of the Boy Scouts of America has put together one of the most complete jamboree websites that I have seen in a long time. You all should check it out. The various aspects of the website incorporate Twitter, Youtube, and Podcasts is the best example that I have seen in a…
Today I: Wrote and mailed an Eagle Scout letter of recommendation. Go MATT! Notified BoyScoutTalk and CubScoutTalk about 100 Days of Scouting project. Updated Twitter feed so that 100 Days of Scouting will show up there as new posts appear.
4 Vote On Idea Given a recent exchange on the Scout Executive emailing list, I think we have a real opportunity to develop an effective online forum. In fact, maybe even some of the ideas from here, might move there into more a sharing atmosphere.
Life is what you make make it. That pretty much sums up my Adventure Base 100 experience. I'll talk about that portion later or not at all. AB100 was not a standalone event for the Alamo city. Yet they managed to place the AB100 in an area of the rodeo grounds that received little to…
First go here for the original website and idea: http://100daysofscouting.blogspot.com/2010/02/power-of-100.html That is an incredible undertaking and a great idea. So much so that I am going to follow along and join in the fun. So visit him and then come back here every day...wish me (and him) luck! YIS Bryan Permalink | Leave a comment »
A couple of weeks ago the Scoutmaster's Musings blog posted about a new training they had started in there troop called the Tech Chip. The point of this training was to teach scouts how to responsibly use there electronics on outings.
I just wanted to drop a quick note, not saying that I am back, but as it stands, I really don't have any reasons to stay away. Today, I am 2 days away from having a bonafide troop...officially, 6 boys will wear the colors of Troop 1363.
The Colorado Rapids and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced an enhanced partnership for 2010 today, highlighted by a special engagement on July 31 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
So it starts, the next Scouting century! Day 1: Assisted the Troop in elections tonight. We elected a new SPL and 7 new Patrol Leaders. Also am working with a Life Scout putting together his Eagle Book. Remember: Volunteer for Scouting! It's only an hour a week :) YIS Bryan Permalink | Leave a comment »
