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Lobster Tail (opens in a new tab)
New Silly Skit for All scouts
Expectations
I am often asked about how we established the Scout led troop and many questions go start with, "What about the 10 and 11 year olds.. they are not ready to lead". I think that too many Scoutmasters view Scout led as a very fixed leadership model and forget to account for age, experience and…
Day 52: (continued) (opens in a new tab)
Day 52 Continued: Troop Meeting night: Had a great guest speaker from Council to do a presentation Q/A about the Council's summer camp programs. The young Arrowman did a great job presenting and kept his cool (not the easiest of audiences). We have 3 Scouts committed so far and myself as Scoutmaster. It looks like
#100DaysofScouting - Day 51 (opens in a new tab)
Not a lot of Scouting done today...which is odd for me, but here is the laundry list: - bought Patrol Patches for the 2 new Patrols - dropped off Advancement Report for some up and coming Eagle Scouts - added some Scout related tasks/mind maps to Springpad - talked to District about Scouting For Food - talked to my Outdoor…
Know Your Role
I came into the living room the other day and my boys were watching the wrestling on the television. The NFL couldn't come on quick enough. Anyway there was a...
Hunting Merit Badge (opens in a new tab)
I'm sure you heard by now that the Robotics merit badge comes out this month. But, in a more subdued release, I saw that the Hunting merit badge is available TODAY at our local Scout Shop. I really like the badge design and I think the scouts that have already done Shotgun and Rifle will…
March Photo Contest Finalists! (opens in a new tab)
These are the finalists for our March Scouting Photo Contest on flickr . The Winner will be announced later today and will receive $100 Gift Card from ClassB! If you enjoy taking Scouting photos, upload them to flickr with the tag: ClassBPhoto2011 and maybe one of your pictures will be a finalist next month!
Camp Parsons (opens in a new tab)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Canoeing Backpacking Kayaking Treks are open to individuals, troops or crews who can choose between a canoe/kayak trek on the Hood Canal, a large arm of the Puget Sound spending times at various locations OR hike in the Olympic Peninsula, an untouched parcel of forest located in Washington State.
100 Days Of Scouting: The Last Day. (opens in a new tab)
This week has been a very busy week. I have had something going on every night, usually Scouting related. I seem to be tired all the time. I never get caught up with my work at home. I am not as patient as I used to be.
High Adventure Destinations (opens in a new tab)
We all know about the big three – Philmont, Seabase and Northern Tier – but how about the many other opportunities for our Scouts to participate in a high adventure experience? Philmont, Seabase and Northern Tier are great places with great programs.
Picture of the Week 4/1/11 (opens in a new tab)
Fun with Photoshop. Have a colorful weekend!...
U.S. Parks Service Announces All Trails To Be Paved By 2015 (opens in a new tab)
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Parks Service Announces All Trails To Be Paved By 2015 Washington, D.C. - April 1, 2011 A spokesperson for the U.S. Parks Service announced a new plan today to minimize the impacts of millions of visitors each year.
Day 53: 100 Days of Scouting (opens in a new tab)
One of the drawbacks of having a small troop is that sometimes there aren't enough Scouts available for an event. We had 0 registrations for our April campout so next weekend it will be just my son and I camping. When it's just the two of us he asks if we can bring along a
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 53 (opens in a new tab)
Hunting (?) Merit Badge BoyScoutTrail.com brings us a great 01 APR humor, and I couldn't resist using the merit badge designed for the purpose. I've gone from not being amused by April Fools Day, but enjoying watching the creative spoofs going on everywhere online.
Day 53: EWB (opens in a new tab)
Day 53: I got to present CPR/AED training to MN members of Engineers Without Borders . The MN Chapter has done water and sanitation projects in Ghana, Uganda, and Haiti. They are active in Honduras and Guatemala. Talk about doing a "Good Turn"!
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 54 (opens in a new tab)
Forestry Merit Badge Up early today, and headed off to find a Scouting Heritage merit badge class being sponsored by our council. I'm excited about this merit badge--I think it is great to give Scouts the opportunity to learn about why we do what we do.
Day 54: Honor Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Today the Troop got to serve as the leading colors for the town recreation parade. Following the parade was the dedication of a new scoreboard in memorial of one of our towns great influencers with the youth recreation program. The Scouts stood by for the National anthem and Pledge of Allegiance. Today we had 3
100 Days of Scouting, Days 52 & 53 (opens in a new tab)
Sorry for the lack of posts the last couple of days, but I have been a tad busy with troop stuff. You may or may not have seen my tweets or Facebook posts about booyah…no, not the slang term that Stuart Scott uses, but a dish made here in Northeast Wisconsin.
The Hennessy Expedition A-Sym Zip Hammock
Had a great weekend in the Hammock… watch this little review. Have a Great Scouting Day!
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 55 (opens in a new tab)
Gardening Merit Badge It's been a crazy week for Scouting, and another one is coming up ending with three days of Wood Badge. Today is my day to get caught up with my wife...and yes, some of that will be about Scoutng.
Baloo's Bugle for HEALTH & FITNESS - April RT and May Core Value on-line (opens in a new tab)
Come check out the latest from Dave, Alice, Wendy, Jim, Felicia, and Joe!! Lots of Health and Fitness ideas and some ideas to get your dens outside. Deb Edition highlights several Supplemental Meetings (those with letters versus numbers) for each rank (Except Webelos as they should be doing Showman, Arrow of Light den has generally…
Day 55: Legacy (opens in a new tab)
Today we celebrated the Eagle Court of Honor of our Troop's 7th Eagle Scout. This was my 4th opportunity to emcee. I was still nervous but it was the least nervous so far. At this point, every Scout that was still engaged in the program when my son and I joined the troop, have become
Sexual health resources empower young people to make informed choices (opens in a new tab)
New resources to support leaders in delivering educational programmes on sexual health and relationships have been launched this week.
Day 55: WRFA (opens in a new tab)
Day 55: Completed the ARC Wilderness Remote First Aid training for the Engineers Without Borders group this evening. That pretty much wraps up the weekend without much direct scouting going on. Spring Break started on Friday so most scouts are out of town and not looking for scoutmaster conferences or whatnot.
100 Days Of Scouting: One Hundred Scouts (opens in a new tab)
The Eagle Scout court of honor for Dakota was held this weekend. It went great. We had a good crowd. On the inside of the program was a little thing called, "One Hundred Scouts." I have seen this before and I like seeing it as a part of an Eagle court of honor in some…
Weekend update
This weekend I participated with our District Training team for Scoutmaster Outdoor skills and ITOLS. We had a great group of students (learners) this weekend, the split was about half and half, Cub Scout leaders to Boy Scout leaders. I am a big fan of Training.
100 Days of Scouting, Day 54 (opens in a new tab)
Today started off with scouting…and booyah. Ethan and I got up, dressed and went down to the Moose Lodge to see if anyone who would be eating breakfast would want to buy some leftover booyah. We sat at a table, sold 2 containers, and had breakfast with our CO, which was nice.
Memorabilia Monday: Council CSPs (opens in a new tab)
Patches, patches, and more patches. I have quite a few patches. I have already written about my collection of 2001 National Jamboree council shoulder patches, and the collection of Order of the Arrow lodge patches. Add these two together and you may get close to how many patches are in my regular Council Shoulder Patch…
An Hour A Week? #256
Service hours, Cub camping, Scout auctions, and Day Camp ideas are on tap for tonight's show. Links: Journey To Excellence- http://bit.ly/gXuzdC Fundraising with eBay- http://bit.ly/excRhy Tonight's show sponsored by ClassB.com Join the forum discussion on this post Share with Others:
Northern Tier now accepting reservations for summer 2012 (opens in a new tab)
Looking for adventure? Then point your compass north and check out the Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases . Northern Tier, one of the BSA's three ( soon to be four ) national high-adventure bases, is now accepting reservations for its summer 2012 programs.
#100DaysofScouting - Days 52-54 Life Lessons...
I am back at home after a long and incredible weekend, 1200 miles and 20 hours in the car. It was my annual Fantasy Baseball Draft. We've been doing it for 12 years now 90% of the same group is still around.
The New Leave No Trace Nalgene Bottles are in! (opens in a new tab)
The brand new 24 oz. On-The-Fly Leave No Trace Nalgene bottle will have you drinking in style! The unique leak proof, one handed opening bottle will fit in most cup holders or even your bike's bottle holder. These great bottles are printed with the Leave No Trace logo and 7 principles.
Tail Picture Test (opens in a new tab)
This is just a test of taking and posting pictures from the trail.I hope to post pics from the Appalachian Trail next summer using a cellphone. View my Hike Progress
Scoutmaster Podcast 63
In this Podcast: Scoutmaster Conferences What new Scout leaders need to know. Links in this Podcast: Scoutmaster Conference Training Subscribe to the Scoutmaster Newsletter Podcast Music null
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 56 (opens in a new tab)
Genealogy Merit Badge Under the weather today. We have a virus going through the community, and I know a lot of folks who are down and out right now. First day it is 80 out, too...maybe tomorrow. Today I: Responded to a Scout who emailed me to report something that he thought his mom discussed…
Scouts Leaders should always be prepared
A couple of weeks ago, I was on a camp (well, one-night competition camp) where I was there merely to help out. One of my fellow leaders was running our camp and I was specifically there to help out but not interfere and run it myself – it was his turn to do it!
April Training with the Leave No Trace Traveling… (opens in a new tab)
April Training with the Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers are conducting the following training events across the country in April. For more information about these or to attend, visit their calendars. Team East April Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/TEAMEAST Team West April Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/662f645 Alabama: · Alabama Outdoors – Huntsville Florida: · Florida Southern College…
Day 56: ASM Training (opens in a new tab)
? Got to listen to 2 episodes of Clark Greene's Scoutmaster Podcast. Not sure how I fell behind but it was a nice envelope for the work day – one driving in and one driving home. Clark just recently moved the web site. Its a good collection of resources. I'll especially be keeping an eye
Can't Burn This... (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo, CA Walking down the beaches of San Luis Obispo County, one can't deny the beauty that surrounds them. With the clear blue-greens of the ocean dancing and flirting with the rays of sunshine, the sweet salty air lifts your spirits, and the lush rolling hills surround you with peace.
Tinnerman Canoe Base (opens in a new tab)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Canoeing Amazing Fishing Tinnerman is a great experience and an adventure. It challenges and tests both young and old. Those who wear the Tinnerman Maple Leaf are changed by the experience. Tinnerman has adversity! Portage trails, long days canoeing at times, changing weather and group dynamics are the fire that tempers the character…
Reviewing and Rating Gear for Scouts (opens in a new tab)
After a couple of decades of camping with Scouts I have had the opportunity to field test a lot of camping gear. I've learned what works for me and my Scouts, what doesn't and why. I have a number of reviews in progress and look forward to publishing them over the next several months.
#100DaysofScouting - Day 55
I am still recovering from the weekend. One of the best parts of the trip was the time in the car. 1200 miles and almost 20 hours and never once was the radio on (and no ipod either). We talked just about the whole ride about Life, Scouting, College, the future...what a gift to have…
Trainer Course in the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve (opens in a new tab)
Green Swamp Preserve, Florida - Last weekend, April 2nd and 3rd, Team East was back in the sunshine state for a weekend long Trainer Course hosted by Florida Southern College. The nine participants represented students and staff from Florida Southern, the Boy Scouts of America, and various non-profits from around the state.
On Fire (opens in a new tab)
Building a minimum impact fire At Leave No Trace we advocate for safe, responsible and minimum impact campfires. First and foremost, it's important to know the rules and regulations of the area you are planning to visit. After first learning if campfires are permitted, consider the following: • Does building a fire make good sense at…
First Quarter Grants Awarded (opens in a new tab)
The Education Department was pleased to award its first rounds of grants for both the Packing with PEAK and Tools for Teaching programs. Over 15 PEAK packs as well as educational materials were awarded to Leave No Trace community projects.
Review of Eagle Scout Hiking Stick Medallion
Since the early '80's, the Northwest Territorial Mint has been known for quality die-struck collectibles. This Eagle Scout Hiking Stick Medallion is no exception. I like the idea of an Eagle Scout placing their medallion on something practical, like a hiking stick, since time outdoors in nature is so integral to the lifestyle of a…
New version of Guide to Safe Scouting now available (opens in a new tab)
Can Scouts go skateboarding? What about wakeboarding? Are they allowed to fire a cannon? Throw a tomahawk? Explore an abandoned mine? Sell fireworks? Yes, yes, no, yes, no, and no. How did I know all that? Easy. I read the Guide to Safe Scouting .
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 57 (opens in a new tab)
Geocaching Merit Badge I'm still under the weather, and that is really dragging me down. Wood Badge is coming up this weekend, and I have work to do to prepare for it. The weather will be flaky, so lots to "be prepared" for.
Smith & Wesson Takes On Steel Challenge for Boy Scouts (opens in a new tab)
The Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) announced that the Scholastic Steel Challenge will be featured at the Las Vegas fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of America. The fundraiser is sponsored by Smith & Wesson and this marks the first year that attendees will be shooting pistols as part of the event.
ShelterBox Activities for Cubs and Scouts (Day 57) (opens in a new tab)
Our council has a Tradeshow of Scouting coming up. I've volunteered (awaiting response) to host a booth about Shelter Box and Scouting. Are you looking for ways to introduce your unit to Shelter Box or are working under a theme of Emergency Preparedness? Here's some resources you can use: Cub Scout Activities Boy Scout Activities
YouTube Tuesday: Think You Know Scouting? (opens in a new tab)
Today, for Youtube Tuesday, we are leaving the USA and the BSA. The UK Scout Association has produced a great video that does a great job of promoting Scouting and asking adults to volunteer in their local units. What I find fascinating is most of the information in the video could apply to the Boy…
The 50 Miler w/ Ken Hall
In this show I sit down with District Trainer and avid Backpacker Ken Hall and discuss planning the 50 miler. Lots of great information for planning your next long trip, or short trip too. Leave feeback or drop an email.
#100DaysofScouting - Day 56
Another light day of Scouting for this Scoutmaster. - talked to my Scout Nation co-host about life, the universe and everything...oh and awesome sauce - played with TroopMaster web interface again - emailed a report to a Life Scout finishing up Eagle (can't wait for his Scoutmaster Conference) - talked to District about various issues - entered data into TroopMaster...but…
Day 57: Philmont Fiasco (opens in a new tab)
Day 57: Not a good day for crews preparing for Philmont treks this summer. We have two crews excited to cover miles in New Mexico and they were supposed to put in for their trek choices on the Philmont Scout Ranch site today.
100 Days Of Scouting, Days 55, 56 & 57 (opens in a new tab)
Still coming down from the booyah hangover…We still don't have the final tallies, but we should be in the realm of profiting about $1000. That means a good chuck of change that would go into the scouts accounts, right around $80 each.
Philmont Training Center (opens in a new tab)
Not to be confused with Philmont's trek program, the Philmont Training Center has a variety of conferences designed for you, the leader! To tell us all about this beautiful place is Mark Griffin, the team leader for Volunteer Development at our national office in Irving, Texas.
Health and Fitness (opens in a new tab)
The Cub Scout motto is Do Your Best, and the best way to do that is to be healthy and fit. Jump in with both feet and get ready to join Nancy Ferrell from the Ouachita Area Council in Hot Springs, Ark., as she inspires us with all kinds of fun ideas and activities for…
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 58 (opens in a new tab)
Geology Merit Badge I hate being sick. No energy, no drive, no nothing. But there are Scout meetings tonight, and the show must go on. Wolves will be catching up on items missed for their rank awards. The troop will be doing what the SPL and PL's tell them is going on.
Basketball star Shaquille O'Neal honored at Massachusetts Boy Scout dinner
Click to view slideshow. Did you hear the big news out of Massachusetts? And I mean big news. As in 7-foot-1, 325 pounds, and size 23 shoes. Shaquille O'Neal, the towering Boston Celtics center, received the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Framingham, Mass.-based Knox Trail Council on Monday night.
Vote for the jamboree arena show in the Excellence in Live Design Awards (opens in a new tab)
Photo by Tom Copeland Jr., Boy Scouts of America Want proof that the closing arena show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree totally rocked? Just ask me, the 72,000-plus in attendance, or the hundreds of thousands who watched online. Or ask the folks at Live Design , the creative and technical journal for live entertainment professionals.
Leave No Trace Member Steven Kominsky's 10in6 Challenge to promote Leave No Trace Awareness! (opens in a new tab)
Meet Steven. Steven is a member of Leave No Trace and will be climbing the 10 highest mountains (majority over 10,000 ft) in Oregon in 6 days. Total elevation gain is 50,000 feet! This event is to help promote Leave No Trace Awareness.
An Interesting Initiative (opens in a new tab)
Yesterday, the Scout Association launched the My Body, My Choice programme which is about sexual health. This does not mean that Beavers will be coming home with handfuls of condoms! This programme is aimed at the Explorer Scouts, and it's worth pointing out that it's not a compulsory part of the programme, but is there…
Day 58: Planning (opens in a new tab)
? Listened to the SMM Podcast "The 50 Miler with Ken Hall." Jerry puts out a lot of informative shows but this is one of those special ones that goes in the do not delete category. A really good primer on trek planning. ? Discussed with PL (son) his plans for Patrol activities for tomorrow's
Review of Littlbug Senior Wood Stove
Inventor Kent Haring has developed the elegantly efficient Littlbug stove that deserves a second look from campers in general and Scouts in particular. Most of us have come to rely on the convenience of propane stoves and would be hesitant to trade them for wood stoves.
Leave No Trace with Pack #149 (opens in a new tab)
Lutz, Florida - Team East began the week with a bang as they caught up with over seventy Cub Scouts, Webelos, and their families for an evening Awareness Workshop with pack #149. The audience was very animated and went full tilt into the PEAK program games and activities with as high a level of enthusiasm as…
MSPP #106: Dakota M. Scouting Life (opens in a new tab)
Dakota received his Eagle Scout Rank on Saturday, April 2, 2011. That means it was time to make another Eagle Scout slideshow. This is the twelfth time I have created a video for an Eagle court of honor. Ten of those were for Boy Scouts from Troop 68.
The Boy Scouts of America's new North Star Award: A Silver Beaver for non-Scouters (opens in a new tab)
The North Star Award The Silver Beaver Award has a new cousin. Last month, the BSA's National Court of Honor announced the addition of the North Star Award, an honor similar in prestige to the Silver Beaver Award. The main difference?
SMMPodcast Show #81 – Backpacking w/ Ken (opens in a new tab)
In this show I sit down with District Trainer and avid Backpacker Ken Hall and discuss planning the 50 miler. Lots of great information for planning your next long trip, or short trip too. Leave feeback or drop an email.
2011 Guide to Safe Scouting Available
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New G2SS – NO PATROL CAMPING!
In the new Guide to Safe Scouting there has been a rule change on allowing Patrols to camp alone.. without Adult supervision. This was always a great part of my Scouting experience when I was a youth and it is a bit heart breaking to see that the BSA has changed this.
#100DaysofScouting - Day 57 (opens in a new tab)
Spring Break is moving too fast. The son is at a water park/resort for the rest of the week so it is quiet at home and we are trying to get the new bathroom finished this weekend... Scout Work: - talked to CC about some advancement/Scout issues - again chatted with my Scout Nation co-host (check him…
Summer spots are still available for Philmont's individual programs (opens in a new tab)
Photo by Flickr user kevingessner Philmont's famous 10-day treks fill up fast. In fact, the registration window for next summer has already closed. But there's still hope, even for Scouts itching to head to Philmont this summer. I'm talking about Philmont's individual programs , which let Scouts experience Philmont in a unique way.
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 59 (opens in a new tab)
Golf Merit Badge Illness is finally passing by. Just worn out now! Wood Badge fires up at bright and early in the morning, so I'll be pulling out of the driveway by 5:15. Am I finished and ready to go?
Only time will tell (opens in a new tab)
A whistle-stop tour of Nottingham, meetings galore and a chance to reflect and say thank you.
100 Days Of Scouting: Open House Preparations (opens in a new tab)
I am beginning to panic. Just a little. Boy Scout Troop 68, along with Cub Scout Pack 68 of Melrose, are planning to hold a Scouting Open House on Monday, April 18th. That is only a little over a week away!
Lesson in Civility (opens in a new tab)
Recently Skynews reported in an article "10 things that we can learn from Japan" I thought this was interesting, because beyond the obvious it is a look in the mirror, a way to judge ourselves and the culture in which we are raising our kids.
Day 59: Eagle Project Ideas (opens in a new tab)
Day 59: Chatted with another hopeful Life scout about his Eagle project idea this evening. We talk about an idea before the scout puts hours into the project workbook only to find out it's not appropriate. We discussed the main topics of: Who benefits from the project?
My Side of the Mountain (opens in a new tab)
‘ I am on my mountain in a tree home that people have passed without ever knowing that I am here. The house is a hemlock tree six feet in diameter, and must be as old as the mountain itself. I came upon it last summer and dug and burned it out until I made a…
Libyan Scouts (opens in a new tab)
From the WOSM's website - The Boy Scouts of Libya, around 3,500 in the town of Benghazi, are organized, and able. They find themselves called upon to take on tasks that many would expect of the state – or at least more professional, trained volunteers. That kind of puts all our little 'problems' and 'grumbles' into perspective!
To be a Man
I had a nice talk the other night with a friend of mine, a long time Scout and Scouter. I enjoy our talks because they typically get to the heart of what Scouting is all about. We were talking about the Aims of Scouting, you know… Citizenship, Character, and Fitness..
Win a free patch if you can Name That Council
If it seems like it's been a while since I last posted a Name That Council, you're right ! After a two-week hiatus, everybody's favorite game is back with one of the toughest challenge in a while. But first, a reminder about the rules: Each week I select a council shoulder patch and use Photoshop to…
#100DaysofScouting - Day 58
When Scouting is so much a part of your life, it is hard to list out ALL the things you have done in a day...sometimes you miss a ton and others it looks like you are doing nothing but :) Perfect example is last night.
Days 59 & 60: 100 Days of Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Day 59: Troop Meeting: Within our CO we tend to get moved around a lot. Being small helps us be flexible. Thursday night we actually had to set up a table in the coat room. That was a first. It helped that only 2/8 of the Scouts were there. 2 were on vacation, 2 went
100 Days of Scouting: The iPad Question. (opens in a new tab)
100 Days of Scouting: Day 60. Tuesday night, at the Scenic District Roundtable, a short discussion of iPads, iPods, and cell phones came up. Most of the troops represented stated they have a no-electronics policy on camping trips, similar to my troop.
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 60 (opens in a new tab)
Graphic Arts Merit Badge Today I am at Wood Badge: Day 4!
#100DaysofScouting - Day 59 (opens in a new tab)
Friday, Friday, Fun, Fun, Fun, Fun, Fun Been a very Scout light week with this being Spring Break. Today was no different. - thought of some ideas for our Troop Physical - helped a Life scout with his Eagle Project - chatted with some great Scouters (and a Scout) The big event was our Scout Nation Chat.
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 61 (opens in a new tab)
Hiking Merit Badge Today I am at Wood Badge: Day 5!
Day 61: 100 Days of Scouting (opens in a new tab)
A great day camping with my favorite Scout, my son. Fishing morning to noon. The fish were fat and happy when we left. The worms not so much. After lunch some geocaching. Logged 3 today counting a 2-part "Cache to Eagle" series. We talked about setting up some caches by us featuring recent Eagle projects
Spring has sprung (opens in a new tab)
Finally... the weather has warmed up enough to melt the snow. Grass is beginning to turn green again and many people are out doing yard work with light weight clothing or going outdoors in shirt sleeves. Motorcyclists are out...sans snowmobile suits.
Graphic Arts Merit Badge Day a Sell Out (opens in a new tab)
What do the Boy Scouts of America, the graphic arts and pulp and paper have in common? Answer: A Merit Badge Day hosted at the International Printing Museum. More than 100 Boy Scouts signed up within 24 hours of an announcement that the International Printing Museum was going to host a Merit Badge Day on…
100 Days of Scouting, Days 58, 59 & 60 (opens in a new tab)
Gonna be another 3-post day…I know that today isn't over yet, but I don't know if I will be around to post anything about today, and the fact that the highlights of my day probably happened already…so yea, this post will include today's info.
2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 62 (opens in a new tab)
Home Repairs Merit Badge Today I am at Wood Badge: Day 6, and last day!
Super Beaver Scout on Japan fundraising mission (opens in a new tab)
Scouts from across the UK have been raising money to help the victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami.
Day 62: Savor Every Morning in the Woods (opens in a new tab)
This morning I had the privilege of waking up in the woods. There was no urgency to wake my son so i made some coffee an sat down to read a little further in Working the Patrol Method. For as much as I live and appreciate the book I'm ashamed I haven't finished it yet.
Seriously? (opens in a new tab)
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An Hour A Week? #257
Youth Protection, giving out rank badges, heroes and Day Camp are on the show tonight. Links: Burg Rieneck Castle- http://bit.ly/dQKhQx Tonight's show sponsored by The Scoutmaster's Other Handbook Join the forum discussion on this post Share with Others:
#100DaysofScouting - Days 60-61
I busy weekend equals little time for blogging or tweeting. It was Spring Break this past week so little Scouting was scheduled. We (the family) decided to remodel the bathroom...with the help of a Scouting Friend. On top of that we CLEANED the house.
Robotics merit badge launch includes all-new interactive resource center (opens in a new tab)
The age of robots in the Boy Scouts of America has begun. No, the BSA isn't planning to replace Scoutmasters with androids. At least not that I've heard of. I'm referring to today's launch of the Robotics merit badge. It's the latest example of how Scouting embraces the interests of modern boys while preparing them…
Day 63: All Over the Map (opens in a new tab)
Solicited for some direct advice from Council (and higher echelons I'll be surprised to hear from) on co-hosted activities between Shelter Box and BSA. Considering that BSA has a Memorandum of Understanding with Shelter Box I'm wondering what restrictions there are if any of Scouts participating in a fund-raisers where the proceeds would be donations