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At the request of the Heiny family, to join in the celebration of Loren’s life , we were asked to do something as a family. So we decided to build stomp rockets. Not as high tech as some of the stuff Loren worked and played with, but appropriate for a 3 and 10 year old.
A few months ago, we talked about spring recruiting. Now it's time for fall recruiting! Matt Budz, Community Alliances team leader at the national office in Irving, Texas, joins us to explain the best way to have a successful fall recruiting effort.
This is the first Cubcast to address ways to enhance the new Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide! Lucia Cronin serves on the National Program Content Committee among her other Cub Scout activities. She helps explain the new guide with ideas for the first core value: Cooperation.
Gretchen Bleiler, the 2006 Olympic silver medalist in snowboard halfpipe, visited the mountain boarding event on Saturday at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. She answered questions from a large crowd and signed autographs for hundreds of Scouts. Also, as seen above, Bleiler did an interview with QBSA, the jamboree's radio station.
Here is the regional stage schedule for Sunday, August 1. The schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, sign up for updates at http://twitter.com/regionalstages . Jamboree Band: Get ready for the Scouts of the Jamboree Band. This special concert group will feature Scout musicians from around the country.
The Boy Scout National Jamboree was televised on the Internet via the National Jamboree Website in conjunction with Facebook, Twitter, and other sites. The show should have been on national television with the BSA celebrating 100 years of scouting. Highlights included "Dirty Jobs" star Mike Rowe, the Trinidad and Tobago Steel Drum Band, the US…
The entries are in and now it's time to cast your vote in the Leaders' Update jamboree patch contest. Voting begins today and continues through 5 p.m. Monday. Click here for the ballot. The winners will be announced in Tuesday's issue of Leaders' Update.
Everyone is invited to a family home evening hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 7 p.m., Monday, in the amphitheater between Subcamps 5 and 8. There will be games and a short inspirational message. For more information, contact Tom Cole at 817-269-1989.
The Safety Service works for your safety in all areas of the jamboree, from subcamps to action centers, exhibits, displays, and administrative areas. Safety Service has three functions-to assess hazards throughout the jamboree, observe activities and take corrective action, and provide analysis of incidents to prevent recurrence.
All staff and leaders who are James E. West and above contributors are welcome to attend a BSA Endowment Reception from 7 to 8 tonight at jamboree headquarters in the Heth area. This is not for visitors.
Indian Summer is a nationwide Order of the Arrow activity that will take place August 1-6, 2011, in Ridgecrest, North Carolina. The event will focus on educating OA members who are interested in ceremonies, Indian lore, dancing, and regalia. About 1,200 Arrowmen are expected to attend.
The photo booth in the National Exhibits booth on Thomas Road will be open from 6 to 8 tonight for staff and Scoutmasters only. Have your photo taken and put on a postcard that you can mail to friends and family.
If your Scouts are having problems with their Smart Bracelets, send them to one of the Smart Bracelet kiosks located near Trading Posts A, B, C, and the Visitors' Center. Some scouts have had problems with the bracelets not working or the numbers wearing off in the showers.
Eagle Scouts Jack Starr, 18 (left), and Ryan Olander, 18, both from the Heart of America Council in Kansas City, Missouri, throw trash away during the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. (Photo by Tom Copeland Jr.) The 11th point of the Scout Law states that a Scout is clean.
As we go through our daily lives, we'll usually come across something that we consider to be a hassle or that, because it happened to us, is unfortunate or just plain unlucky. And we all know that sometimes those little things can add up to one pretty bad day.
Mike Rowe knows a thing or two about uncomfortable situations. But speaking in front of 70,000 fellow Scouts at the jamboree apparently isn't one of them. The host of "Dirty Jobs" has often squirmed while trying some of the country's least-desirable professions.
Scouts pull a patrolmate into the air on the "Flying Squirrel." A leader watches a confident climber on the "Caterpillar." At the Boys' Life exhibit, Pedro enjoys an afternoon snack. Scouts learn to breathe underwater at the Discover Scuba event.
So back in June we held our “Annual Pack Program Planning Meeting.” Actually we had two. The Cubmaster couldn’t be at the actual meeting, so he and I, our Outings Chair and one of our Webelos Den Leaders met at Fricker’s and talked out some ideas that he had.
70 hours, 700 miles, 2 days visiting the BSA 2010 National Scout Jamboree. In a word, Amazing. Scout Spirit to the extreme! [Posted with iBlogger from my iPhone]
Here is the regional stage schedule for Monday, August 2. The schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, sign up for updates at http://twitter.com/regionalstages . Army Band, Downrange: The U.S. Army Band Downrange is the popular music ensemble of The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own."
Technology Quest is a ticketed activity for jamboree credentialed resident Scouts during previously scheduled times. Jamboree residents (Scouts, Scouters, and staff) may have an additional opportunity to visit Technology Quest from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Check Lost and Found before you or your troop leaves jamboree. Items are piling up there. Hours for Lost and Found are 8:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Tuesday. Wednesday's hours are 8:30 a.m.
Providing food for jamboree participants is like cooking for a whole city. During the jamboree, Scouts and Scouters will be served two meals a day in their subcamps. In addition, staff members will eat two meals a day in the dining halls.
(Photo by F Harvell) Representatives from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Virginia State Police (VSP) will be on hand to keep traffic delays to a minimum as you exit Fort A.P. Hill Wednesday onto the surrounding major highways.
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There is still time for Scouts to have a great experience in the final days of the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. Have you taken your Scouts to the NESA tent? What about the Scouting museum at The Vault? How about a regional stage show or a visit to the Boys' Life exhibit?
When Scouts and Scouters gather for the next jamboree, they will do so at a new location for the first time since 1981. The 2013 National Scout Jamboree will be held at The Summit Bechtel Family National Scouting Reserve, located about 20 minutes from Beckley, West Virginia.
Everyone is getting excited about the Bigfoot Challenge. Check it out here . All the best, Agata and Jason
Consider joining Leave No Trace as a member. Special Jamboree membership benefits include Smartwool socks, a Bigfoot Patch, and your choice of a member t-shirt or water bottle. Membership benefits include: One year subscription to Learn.Network.Together., Leave No Trace's electronic newsletters that keep you updated on programs; Personalized Leave No Trace membership card; The Membership…
National Night Out is a program that has been running in Middletown for the last decade or so. Each year at a different city park there is a community-wide free event where the public can come and a free meal (hot dog, chips & a soda) and visit with a large number of community organizations (public…
We recently did a family raft trip on a river in Utah that was rich with cultural history. Pot shards, rock houses, petroglyphs and other signs of past generations. One particular area was littered with pot shards and all the kids were amazed.
“No girls! For a whole week! Oh yeah!” That’s what my son (Webelos II, 90% done with Arrow of Light and slacking hard) has been saying, anyway. Because this morning I dropped off my daughter (Jr. Girl Scout, Bronze Award recipient) and my wife (Juliette Coordinator for the NOVA Service Unit of Girl Scouts of…
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ClassB Artist, Rachel, who sent us this great story about Brownsea Island , also got the chance to visit the Armed Forces Adventure Area at the Jamboree. According to Rachel, the U.S. military had a remarkably impressive exhibit area, where military personnel gave presentations and displayed some of their respective branch's equipment.
Thank you to everyone who submitted patches or voted in the Leaders' Update Patch Contest. Winners will be announced in the Tuesday edition.
Tuesday is Military Appreciation Day at Fort A.P. Hill. The flag ceremony and a tree planting at 8:45 this morning will pay tribute to the more than 1,700 military forces that have assisted at the jamboree. NASA will present a centennial patch from the International Space Station.
Another busy week, with visits to another four international camps and the Guide Centenary Fusion, starting with visits to Norjam 2010 in Norfolk and Goose International in Dorset
Here is the regional stage schedule for Tuesday, August 3. The schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, sign up for updates at http://twitter.com/regionalstages . Army Drill Team: The U.S. Army Drill Team has earned international acclaim through its breathtaking routines with bayonet-tipped 1903 Springfield rifles.
Soon to be fifth-grader, Maria Sobinovsky, from Martinsburg, West Virginia loves to hike, climb trees, play tag, sled down the gigantic hill in her back yard and talk about Leave No Trace. Last year she made it to regionals with a social studies fair project about the program.
#234-Edge of The World Youth protection, cheap canopies, training, BeAScout and lots of other topics on tap for the show tonight. Links: The canopy sunshade- http://bit.ly/bLN3PD Tonight's show sponsored by The Boy Scout Store Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts Share with Others:
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Ulf Hoglind, of Sweden, started receiving patches in a plastic bag at the 1993 National Scout Jamboree. Left by an anonymous donor, they were old patches from 1953, 1957, and 1961. The note just said, "This is for the Swede."
Gerald Schilling, of New Jersey, is on the trading post security staff. He accompanied his son, Cory, to archery last week and both father and son had a great time until Cory realized he had lost his wallet. He was upset to lose all his money, but even more upset about losing the Totin' Chip…
Here is the official jamboree de-mobilization plan. Download this document in Microsoft Word format I. Troop Equipment Vehicles procedures for Tuesday, August 3: Shuttle buses are scheduled to pick-up Troop Leadership (Equipment Vehicle Guides/Drivers) from Regional HQ's, sub camp 20/21 fire station, and sub camp 14 entrance and Early drive at 3:00 PM on Tuesday…
The Coast Guard celebrates its 320th birthday on Wednesday.
Jamboree activities end at 4 this afternoon. Troops will depart between 6 a.m. and 11a.m. Wednesday. The following is staff and troop departure information. Click here for shuttle bus times along with troop vehicle requirements and pass information. Loaned vehicle return Loaned vehicles may be returned immediately, and all vehicles must be returned by noon…
Congratulations to Circle Ten Council for winning the Leaders' Update Jamboree Patch Contest. Their council shoulder patch received the highest ranking from more than 32,000 votes cast online. Click here to view all of the entries and results. Here is the list of the top 10 vote-getters in the contest: 1.
Dan Woods with Troop 922 of Longmont, Colorado, talks with troop members. (Photo by Kathy Disney) From the arena shows to watching their Scouts engaged in the program, Scout leaders will leave the jamboree with many positive memories. Jerry Sheldon, Subcamp 11, Central Region, said his favorite memory was "seeing the Scouts totally excited and…
The group of volunteers and staff from the Boy Scouts Outdoor Ethics action center at the 100th anniversary National Jamboree. Many thanks to Charlie Thorpe and the entire crew for all the hard work put into this year's event. All the best, Jason and Agata
Our Vice President, Gregg Hilferding, who is also an Eagle Scout, has been a licensed amateur radio (also called HAM radio) operator for the last 15 years, so he was naturally drawn to the HAM radio area at the Jamboree.
Eight Scouts enjoyed the adventure of a lifetime last weekend as they joined Chief Scout Bear Grylls for a 24-hour survival camp on his own island.
Chamboree in Cheshire and Red Rose, West Lancashire's International Camp at Great Tower in the Lake District.
One of my favorite podcasts related to Scouting is Clarke Green's Scoutmaster podcast. Clarke speaks from 25 years of experience as a Scoutmaster. What I appreciate most is that despite years of experience, Clarke tends to guide his listeners not …
So last week just after the first Arena show, which I listened to most of on QBSA Jambo Radio, I felt compelled to write an Editorial piece about the Scouts for my local newspaper. Their usual submission requirements are no greater than 350 words…this came in around 1,000.
On Saturday night, the nationwide Scouting community gathered to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The evening was highlighted by an inspirational speech from "Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe, a rousing performance by Switchfoot, and a Scouting message that really hit home.
Have your guys start practicing "Taps," because Bugling is here to stay. In early June, we reported that the Bugling merit badge was to be discontinued and its requirements merged into Music merit badge. That's no longer the case. Responding to concerns from hundreds of Scouters, the BSA's Youth Development team has decided to reinstate…
Shine up your bugle and get ready for some reveille, because today it was announced that the bugling merit badge has been reinstated. Scouting magazine originally reported back in June that BSA was planning to combine the bugling merit badge with the music merit badge, which it already shares the book with.
It's nice to see many aspects of the Jamboree haven't changed since I attended as a scout many Jamboree's ago. Just looking around you could tell that the Scouts were still having a great time, you could see it in their faces.
Introducing the new 7 Principles Poster! Perfect for everything from the retail shop to a campground kiosk, even a teaching prop. These posters are 11 x 16.5 inches on waterproof paper. Pick em' here: https://store.lnt.org/teach Only $2.95 this month!
I was watching the shining light concert from the BSA National Jamboree at Fort A.P Hill, and I was thinking about some of the people that should be heroes or at least friends of the BSA. Cheers to: United States Soldiers (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard)-these servicemen and women do incredible things to…
Take 17,000 Guides, mix them up with 1,000 performers from all over Europe and you get Fusion, Girl Guiding UK's largest centenary celebration event.
The Boy Scouts of America announced today that, as part of its commitment to youth protection, it has created the new full-time position of Youth Protection director. Michael "Mike" Johnson, an internationally recognized expert on child abuse detection and prevention, has joined the BSA as Youth Protection director effective July 24, 2010.
How about a little something to fill that post-jamboree emptiness? This event was by far the most-connected jamboree in history. Hundreds of thousands of videos, photos, blog posts, Tweets, Facebook updates, and text messages were sent out of Fort A.P.
By Bill Sykes, from page 91 of the book Scout Smiles, edited by EGW Wood, published in 1950 and long out of print (but possibly available second hand on Amazon.com )
We are attending Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Trade Show this week. It has been a great chance to meet up with many of our corporate partners as well as non-corporate partners. The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers are doing a Great Gear Giveaway each day at the show, giving away 7 different prize packages from…
As the 2010 BSA Jamboree comes to a close and thousands of Scouts return home to share their experiences with their families, I think it's safe to say that this year's Jamboree was a huge success. ClassB was proud to be able to send several of our employees to this year's event.
Lucky winners of the Great Gear Giveaway, sponsored by Backpacker Magazine and Subaru Our youngest winner ever of the Great Gear Giveaway Bigfoot entertains the crowd during the Great Gear Giveaway High 5's for all of our daily winners The eager crowds await the daily drawing
If you live in the US, you'll know who he is, but if you live anywhere else, like me, you'll probably say 'Who?'. He is a TV host who hosts a show called Dirty Jobs, amongst others, and is someone who is promoting the importance on the 'blue collar trades' and the fact that there…
Even amid the chaos of more than 4,000 visitors a day, there was something peaceful about Fish Hook Lake, the spot at the jamboree for amateur anglers to get their fix. Scouts, Scouters, and visitors lined the shores, casting their lines into the calm water while hoping to snag a catfish, bass, or panfish.
These Bigfoot Challenge Takers show off their "big feet"! Hey Leave No Trace! We took the Bigfoot Challenge to pick up trash along the trail during our Leave No Trace Master Educator course hosted by Landmark Learning. Seven Master Educator students lead by two trusty instructors reused grocery bags to collect everything from the little…
Dear Education Department, I have dirty dishes. Just plain dirty. I've been on back-to-back car camping and rafting trips and I just don't know a good way to wash my dishes in the out of doors in these situations. Help!
Soon to be fifth-grader, Maria Sobinovsky, from Martinsburg, West Virginia loves to hike, climb trees, play tag, sled down the gigantic hill in her back yard and talk about Leave No Trace. Last year she made it to regionals with a social studies fair project about the program.
We're the new guys on the block, having been with Leave No Trace for all of one month as the 2010 e-tour Team, and to presume that we have "Road Wisdom" would be, well, presumptuous. We could certainly speak to the many lessons already encountered in our short experience: how not to setup and breakdown…
ClassB was proud to be able to send several of our employees to visit the 2010 BSA Jamboree. As an official Boy Scouts of America® Licensee , we strive to give our employees the real-world experience we feel is necessary to provide the best possible service.
We are back from Jambo and full of Scouting! That is not to say that I have had my fill... What I am saying is that I have never been more excited to be in Scouting. I have been in Scouting since I was 7 years old and the 2010 National Jamboree sealed the deal…
Since our OA Section conclave is next weekend I felt this was an appropriate video. Enjoy and WWW!
Wow, where to begin. Let's start with Eagles. In the past 6 months (off the top of my head) Cameron, Corey, Tim, Sean, Dillon, Kyle, and Hunter have reached the honorable rank of Eagle Scout. We're very proud of each and every one of them and their unique methods of reaching Eagle.
Two weeks and 80 miles of backpacking gets me back home where I started. I returned home with the second crew last night. Both treks were great experiences with their own challenges and rewards. One group made it to the top of Cloud Peak, the other was thwarted by lightning and hail.
It's been a week today since returning from Jamboree. The encouragement that weekend gave me was astounding. I can't imagine the impact it could have had if we'd been there as part of a weeklong contingent. One of the photos …
Troop meetings, Planning for the future, Email, Scoutmaster's Minute Scoutmaster Podcast 29 Feel free to send your questions and comments (you can rate the podcast on iTunes). Use the email link above left or the comments feature of the blog.
Scouts and Scouters weren't the only ones who left the 2010 National Scout Jamboree with a head full of great memories. The men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who helped run the event also shared in the celebration.
This week, ClassB made another step in its eco-friendly campaign by switching to rechargeable nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries in all of its AA powered digital equipment. Both nickel and zinc are naturally occurring elements and are not harmful to our environment.
After a busy week at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City, we rejuvenated by hiking through the beautiful Big Cottonwood Canyon. A little time in nature always provides much needed therapy after a nonstop work week. After enjoying the fresh air of the mountains, we were back at it again providing a PEAK…
Last night was Troop 199's Annual Pitch In and Court of Honor. With 118 active Scouts we have a large Summer Court of Honor, this year is was 109 Rank Advancements and 407 Merit Badges. Not to mention the Mile Swims, Jambo Call outs, etc.
Two teenagers from Florida out-sailed one of the largest fields ever to win the William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup last week in New London, Conn. The event, held every two years, brought together 80 young men and women for "an international sailing regatta that provides competition between U.S.
All good things must come to an end, unfortunately. And the BSA's series of Adventure Base 100 videos were 29 great things for Scouting. Each short video showcased a stop on the traveling exhibit's tour of the country. Above you'll see the final video, shot at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree and in Washington, D.C.
At Gilwell Park on Friday, a group of 40 Scouts and invited guests witnessed the unveiling of the Faith Walk - a tour of the faith buildings and areas at the UK Headquarters of Scouting.
Weather changes rapidly in the mountains. Having your raingear fast at hand is a critical bit of planning for wilderness treks to prevent soggy clothes and cold bodies. On this day, we arrived at our campsite just before big, black clouds rolled over the high peaks above us.
#235-Walking After Midnight Annual program planning and the Sports & Academic programs are on tap for tonight's show. Tonight's show sponsored by ClassB.com Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts Share with Others:
Earnest Thompson-Seton first published 'The Birch Bark Roll' in 1902. His work in establishing the pre-BSA organization, The Woodcraft Indians, was ultimately woven together with the ideas of Baden Powell and Daniel Carter Beard to form the program of the BSA.
Earnest Thompson-Seton first published ‘The Birch Bark Roll’ in 1902. His work in establishing the pre-BSA organization, The Woodcraft Indians, was ultimately woven together with the ideas of Baden Powell and Daniel Carter Beard to form the program of the BSA.
A mother pinning the Eagle Scout Award on her son's uniform is one of those picture-perfect Scouting moments. And for Ben Nelson, senior U.S. Senator from Nebraska and Distinguished Eagle Scout, an image of that moment has been forever preserved by a new statue created to honor him.
This week the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers are visiting Van Buren, MO to work with staff and guests at the Jellystone Park camp resort . We will be teaching PEAK activities with Yogi and BooBoo in the morning sessions, and talking about enjoying the Frontcountry campground more responsibly in our evening sessions.
ScoutStuff.org's Be Prepared Newsletter provides news, tips, and other useful information about Scouting and the outdoors. Information is for all program ages, including Cub Scouting. This newsletter is emailed every month. link
Scouts in storm-ravaged Guatemala are helping ShelterBox Response Team volunteers provide emergency aid to homeless families.
Tim Kidd is taking over Wayne's blog during August. In his first post, Tim introduces himself, explores what it is that makes Scouting so special and invites your thoughts.
Hundreds of thousands of Boy Scouts attend summer camp every year. The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 are no exception. Five Scouts and two adult leaders attended Many Point Scout Camp, located north of Park Rapids, during the week of July 11-17.
The Buzz is on location at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree to talk about the new "BeAScout" recruitment program. http://www.beascout.org Featuring: Marianne Elden from Internal Communications and Marty Walsh from Membership Impact.
Preparation, perseverence, and perspiration pay off! At 13,167 feet, the top of Cloud Peak offers a breathtaking view in all directions of the Big Horn mountains and lands far off in the distance. The climb up took almost six hours.
New Loud Game for All scouts
