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Day 17: A larger troop means more paperwork, whether it be pulp-based or electronic. More rank advancements, more merit badges, more awards, more logistics, ... and all that takes paperwork of some kind. Honestly, the paperwork is the real boring part of scouting to me and that's why I've got us doing as much of it…
Be sure to listen in to Scoutmaster Podcast 58 this Monday to hear my interview with author Les Stroud star of Survivorman, and Beyond Survival . I spoke with Les from his offices in Huntsville Ontario, Canada about his philosophy of survival and new book Will to Live .
Put down that report, and cancel your afternoon meetings. It's Name That Council time. Every Friday, I select a council shoulder strip and use Photoshop to remove all words from the patch. It's up to you to identify the mystery council.
This Saturday, the Houston community will be joining Texas Volunteer State Advocate Griff Danheim and the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers Jason and Agata Ketterick, in efforts to increase community action and volunteerism! Backyard Sessions, such as this one, are opportunities to mingle, share your ideas with area educators, volunteers, community partners and members to…
So Friday was a pretty busy day. In addition to working a full day, we had family come into town for the Blue & Gold on Saturday. I also had plenty of prep work left to do for the Blue & Gold, but family takes priority so after work we were off to bd’s Mongolian Grill .
Camping Merit Badge Woke up at 4:30 this AM to hit the gym. It is quiet and doesn't interfere with my family job Scouting. Lines are pretty short when you are the only one there . Which is good--no one wants to see a "Scoutmaster build" running ...
Since the awful earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Tuesday, the New Zealand Scout Association have launched a 'Sponsor a Blanket' initiative. The NZ emergency services have stated there is a lack of blankets available and people can sponsor one for a donation of NZ$10 (just over £4).
Drummers from Louisiana's Southern University Marching Band entertained residents in the Algerian cities of Algiers, Bentalha, Sidi Fredj and Tiaret from January 31 to February 5. For band member Alexander Riggins, a trip to a Muslim Boy Scout camp in Sidi Fredj made him feel at home.
Today's Scouting activity was final preparations for my role in tomorrows Blue & Gold. Neckerchiefs, slides and welcome cards ready. Tomorrow we welcome five new Scouts into our Troop.
Earlier this year I talked about increasing the community as one of my Scouting goals for the year. I receive a fair amount of emails from listeners of the Podcast and readers of the Blog, and I really love to hear from you.
The core value for Cub Scouts for the month of March is compassion. Compassion involves thinking about others.
Friday was a busy day. Went to work and took a half day then I : packed for a camping weekend Left supplies for several Scouts crossing over while I'm away Drove to Camp Belzer for Troop 199 TLT Started training with the 8 methods of scouting Ended the evening with Scout Camp The Movie Permalink…
Day 18: Spent time setting up CPR and Wilderness First Aid training for troops getting ready for Philmont this summer. I've got 4 sessions scheduled now and possibly 1 or 2 more in the works. Also worked out a plan to have the troop campout, district Outdoor Leader Skills training, and OA ceremony all at…
Canoeing Merit Badge A Saturday at home is a rare thing. And rarer yet, my wife asked me if I've thought about... gulp ...doing some more Scouting. Seems our District Chairman is looking for some new blood for the district committee.
Is there such a thing? Not in my world...even as a went to the museum and Lambeau Field with my son, scouts still played a factor into it. A young boy got a bloody nose, and the chaperon of the boy's group told him to tip his head backwards.
Got a couple more scouts who have completed some requirements in order to have their Tenderfoot BoRs. It's been a long night, so I will see you all tomorrow...
OK, so this 100 Days of Scouting isn't as easy as it seems. I really wanted to make the commitment to blog everyday. When I started it, I had 2 goals in mind 1.) Blog everday...no matter what, even something small.
If you are not following the 21 or so Scouters that are journaling the #100days of Scouting.. Then I would throw a friendly reminder to do so. Doug Metz is a Scoutmaster, I got to meet him at Jambo this last summer..
Day 19: The new SPL and I met with his ASPL to start his training. We talked about the guys making up their leadership team, our visions for the next 6 months, including due dates when assigning tasks, ways to make troop meetings interesting, and the importance of communication.
It was just about a year ago that I first started my first 100 days of Scouting. I began chronicling my Scouting adventures the morning after my son had crossed over to Boy Scouts. Tonight we were back again with our former Pack, this time to cross five new Scouts into our Troop. Before the
I came across this idea and thought they would enjoy it. After all, what Scout doesn't enjoy using duct tape?
This was passed along by my friend, Cliff Jacobson. Cliff is an avid canoeist and member of the NESA. I won't be able to attend, but I am sure that if you are a canoeist, and would like to spend a weekend with a great outdoorsman, this is your chance.
New Lunch Recipe for All scouts
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN," were my second year Webelos Scouts from pack 4094 and these boys were the first scouts from that pack to compete every available award within the Webelos section of the Cub Scout program. These boys were more than just Scouts.
Chemistry Merit Badge 20% of any goal is a good start. If you began the 100 Days of Scouting project on the anniversary of Scouting, today is 20% mark. One-fifth of the days are done, and it is a good point to reflect.
A little late today but here it goes: Spent an entire 24 hours on Scouting. Taught Troop Leader Training Day 2 to the new PLC. Did too much stuff to list separately. Lets just say we had a blast! In the middle of this all I got to visit with some Scout friends from Wood…
Today I went into my Scout archives and handed down to my son my Patrol Leaders Handbook from 25 years ago. He's got a full Patrol to lead now and should have the right tools to do so. Doing my part to support the patrol I ordered a supply of Phoenix Patrol patches from ClassB
Courtesy –noun 1. excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior. 2. a courteous, respectful, or considerate act or expression. 3. indulgence, consent, or acquiescence: a "colonel" by courtesy rather than by right. 4. favor, help, or generosity: The costumes for the play were by courtesy of the local department store.
Looking to host a Troop or Pack website with Google Sites? I've shared my templates here. http://www.njtroop83.org http://www.njpack83.org For another great example of what you can do with Google Sites, please see my buddy Scoutmaster Shawn's at Troop 1363
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Do you have a Pack hike planned for this spring? If not, now is the time.
Day 20: Attended the last Blue Gold of the season and watched a pair of scouts welcome our last new scout into the troop. Had the first scoutmaster conference with a new scout all eager to get going. He completed the Joining requirements and is anxious to get his Scout badge and neckerchief.
Good morning all, good thing this is not an audio blog or podcast because I have no voice.... Yesterday I: - awoke at 6:30am and started the day finishing off Day 3 of our Troop Leader Training. A Scout's Own service, a team work challenge, Willow in the Wind and a Trust Fall were among the…
Living in Texas, I see this "Scouting Teaches Values" license plate on the highway at least once a week. You'll find similar plates on vehicles in Utah , Oklahoma , Florida , Arkansas , Ohio , Colorado , and many more states. But, as I found out today, BSA-themed license plates are nothing new.
Leave No Trace Master Educator (Stock) : May 9 – 13, 2011 Cost : $650 Leave No Trace Master Educator (Front Country – Stock) : This course is a pilot course focusing specifically on front country stock use, techniques, issues and impacts. Ideal participants for this course are equestrians who are interested in Leave No Trace, willing to teach others…
The generosity of Scout leaders never ceases to amaze me. You selfless individuals already give up your precious free time to better the lives of the Scouts in your pack, troop, or crew. But it rarely stops there. The latest example: Scoutmaster Keith Welch of the Trapper Trails Council in Utah, winner of the Mountain…
Interview with Les Stroud of Survivorman, Favorite Camping Trip Scoutmaster Podcast 58 Links in this Podcast Les Stroud's Will to live Read my review Will to live on Amazon Check out Les' first book Survive!: Essential Skills on Amazon Survivorman on DVD on Amazon Les Stroud's website Survivorman Challenge from Scouts Canada (PDF file) Frank…
A week ago, ClassB® had the pleasure to attend the Scoutmasters Camporee of South Florida . This Camporee is an annual event organized by the South Florida Council and attended by over 2,000 Scouts and adult leaders from around the region.
Leave No Trace Master Educator (Frontcountry Stock) : April 11-15, 2011 Cost : $650 Leave No Trace Master Educator (Frontcountry – Stock) : This course is a pilot course focusing specifically on front country stock use, techniques, issues and impacts. Ideal participants for this course are equestrians who are interested in Leave No Trace, willing to teach others Leave…
Cinematography Merit Badge [ Kind of interesting that Cinematography was the badge for the day after the Oscars...] Today is going well. Took a lot of the weekend off--little Twitter, less email--and have a slightly overwhelming mount of stuff to catch up on.
Gauteng Kontiki 2011 is being held this coming weekend. Above are some of my photographs from last year's event, and more articles and photographs from past events can be found tagged under ' raft ' on this blog. The theme for 2011 is 'Kontiki visits Rome'
