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Peer-to-Peer Recruiting
For this segment, we'll be exploring a timeless, classic method for making your den grow: peer-to-peer recruiting. Joining us is Lee Shaw, the senior business development specialist on the Community Alliances Team at the national office in Irving, Texas.
Honesty
Some might say that being honest is a lost art. To help us not only find it but also to explore fun ways to teach our Cub Scouts about it is recent Silver Antelope Award recipient Darlene Sprague, who is the National Commissioner's Support Staff Resources chair.
…our sacred honor
The last line of the Declaration of Independence is often over shadowed by the rest of this powerful document. As the Declaration begins, our founding Fathers set down a path that was treasonous to the crown. As they, point by point outlined the reasons to declare Independence from the crown, they were driven deeper and…
Wildwoods Wisdom
Ellsworth Jaeger was an educator, author and curator of the Buffalo Museum of Science in Buffalo, New York. Born in 1897` Jaeger's early inspiration was author and Scouting founder Ernest Thompson Seton. Jaeger later became one of Seton's associates and business partners.
June Photo Contest Finalists Revealed (opens in a new tab)
Every month this year we have held a Scouting photo contest and have given away over $500 worth of custom t-shirts to winning photographers. This month we've picked 3 finalists. The winning photo will earn $100 Gift Certificate for some cool custom t-shirts!
Working With Large Cub Scout Packs
Barbara asked this question recently on the Facebook page: Just found your page and I'm anxious to poke through it. Anything on how to handle huge Packs? We currently have 88 registered Cubs and we'll probably hit 100+ by the fall.
Summer Reading Series, Book 2, Spirit of Adventure. (opens in a new tab)
Pull out the trusty beach chair, adjust the sun-brella, pour your favorite beverage over ice, and dive into our Summer Reading Series! In some cases, it really does take one to know one and Alvin Townley author of Spirit of Adventure a book about the legacy of Eagle Scouts in America, is an Eagle Scout…
BSA Webelos Den Meeting 1: Athlete and Fitness
BSA provides den meeting plans for den leader on the Scouting.org website. Today, I am going to go through the first Webelos plan. This plan covers Bobcat and part of the Fitness and Athlete activity badges. If you don't have any new Cub Scouts in your den, then nobody needs to earn Bobcat, but it…
No more Commissioner Keith...just plain Scouter Keith (opens in a new tab)
I have changed roles within Voyageur District here in the Bay-Lakes Council. Having stepped down from the role as an Assistant District Commissioner and will probably continue my Scouting path as an alumni member. I will still be doing the Scouting Radio show and will be writing articles on Scouting for The Examiner and in…
Group Annual General Meeting (opens in a new tab)
Friday saw my group's Annual General Meeting. This is where everyone connected with the Group gets to see what each section has been up to over the last year and also to do the 'formal' stuff, approve the year's accounts and elect the members of the Group's Executive.
Photo of the Week 7.3.11 (opens in a new tab)
Sunset after a thunderstorm, Brantingham Lake, Adirondacks, NY I know, I know. Another photo of a spectacular solar event. Can you blame us? If you ask the e-tour, they'll tell you that they are solar powered;) Mark and Tara 2011 e-tour team
2011 West Point Camporee (opens in a new tab)
The Cadet Color Guard leads the troops in a pass in review at the 2011 West Point Camporee at The United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, Sunday May 1, 2011. At the conclusion of the camporee all of the units partcipate in a pass in review in which they march in review for the…
Badminton Belt Loop
If you are getting together with family this summer, you might have a chance to play some badminton. Then your Cub Scout can earn the Badminton Belt Loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. So string a net between a couple of trees.
Philmont Shirt Sayings (opens in a new tab)
The last few times I attended a trek at Philmont Scout Ranch the crew had tee shirt printed to wear during the adventure. Most of these stated the crew number on the front with a map of the trek on the back.
Black Diamond Orbit Lantern
Here is a quick review of a new peice of gear I just threw into my pack. Let me know what you think. Leave feedback, comments or suggestions. If you have gear that you would like to see reviewed.. let me know. Enjoy the video. Have a Great Scouting Day!
Poll results – Summer camp (opens in a new tab)
The results are in for the "What do you do at Summer camp" Poll. And it looks like 68% of you participate in Adult Programs. 26% of you just hang out with a good book and pretty much the rest of you get in the Scouts way (6%).
Comments on the Use of Trekking Poles (opens in a new tab)
A few comments on the use of trekking poles from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics' June eNews. Rather than when to use, I'd like to address the equipment itself. The golfing industry went through a similar dilemma related to shoe spikes.
Leave No Trace Ireland Releases New Video! (opens in a new tab)
For more information on Leave No Trace Ireland, visit: http://www.leavenotraceireland.org/
How to Fold the US Flag
The US flag is the symbol of our country and every Scout should know how to handle it. One thing I emphasize when working with Scouts on flag etiquette is that the most important thing is respect. Scouts are going to make mistakes from time to time, but they should always do their best to…
Scoutmaster Podcast 76 – Homesick Scouts
Curing homesick Scouts and advice on how Scouts can help an autistic Scout whose parents don't want anyone to know is autistic. Subscribe to the Scoutmaster Newsletter Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Podcast Music Eureka and Coleman Tents On Sale at Campmor!
DIY underquilt for the hammock (opens in a new tab)
I have been working on some DIY gear lately.. not really because I have the need to make my own stuff, more because I wanted the challenge of making it. I took an old synthetic sleeping bag that was rated at 10 degrees.
Joining in at Sun Run (opens in a new tab)
Wayne took advantage of a free Saturday afternoon to invite himself to Sun Run 2011 and to make the most of his first visit to Gloucestershire to catch up with the CC...
Scouting volunteers take Pride (opens in a new tab)
Nearly 40 Members of Scouting attended the annual Pride event in London to promote equality and diversity.
Troop Information Board
I am sure that most if not all of you have a nice information board that you use to attract prospective Scouts and their families. You break it out on recruit nights and open houses, take along to community events, and generally show it off when ever the opportunities arise.
Red, White, Blue, And GREEN! Campsite Challenge (opens in a new tab)
Quincy, CA. This past weekend marked the 21 st anniversary of the High Sierra Music Festival (HSMF) in Quincy, California. More than 8,000 attendees flock to the fairgrounds early each July in eager anticipation of dancing their way through four mind bending days of action and non-stop music on three stages.
Baloo's Bugle for HONESTY is on-line (opens in a new tab)
Baloo's Bugle for July Roundtables and August Activities is on line Read about the new RT Study Committee being formed by the National Commissioner Service Team lead for Roundtables, Dan Maxfield And send him an E-mail, if you want, to volunteer to help!!!
Backpack Menu Planner (opens in a new tab)
There are quite a few menus and food lists available online, and they are helpful for thinking of meals for backpacking treks. But, I didn't find a way to create a menu on-the-fly. This sounds like a useful tool for scouts to use in planning high adventure outings for their troops.
Caption Contest 6 Winner – Chad Fisher
Hmmmmmmmm………….flying fire is not in the Guide to Safe Scouting. The winning caption was submitted by Chad Fisher Chad who is theVarsity Coach for Team #623 in Little Elm, Texas Please send in pictures that you have permission to reproduce, that relates to Scouting in some way and isn't even remotely questionable as to content.
Caption Contest 7 – Spiders and Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Before you leave your entry this week help keep the caption contest alive; send in your photo for a future contest ! This week's entry was sparked by the number of comments I received about Scouts being freaked out by spiders at camp.
Scribe Description and Self Evaluation
Almost every organization needs somebody to keep records. A Boy Scout troop is no exception. The Scribe is a youth member of the troop who records the minutes of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and works with the Troop Committee Secretary and Advancement Chair.
What do you do when a Scout can't read his handbook?
Does a Scout in your troop have trouble reading the Boy Scout Handbook or merit badge pamphlets? Don't let that get in the way of his enjoyment of the Scouting program. Instead, take time to make a difference. If you're successful, you'll help the Scout's growth in your troop, at school, and in life.
Rambling Posts...
It is almost Summer Camp time for the Troop. I have been busy working with the Camp Director, the Outdoor Chair, the Treasurer, the Advancement Chair and the SPL to make sure we are ready to go! This will be our first year at this camp and it just so happens my Course Director when…
Scottish Scouts in parliament procession (opens in a new tab)
A group of Scouts from across Scotland enjoyed a special moment recently when they took part in a ceremony to mark the opening of the Scottish Parliament.
June's Kings Lake Outing (opens in a new tab)
This year's weekend camping trip to Kings Lake near Freeport, Minnesota, was not a typical troop outing. We arrived Friday night, as usual, and set up camp. We left Sunday morning, as usual. Saturday was anything but the usual. Only three members of the troop attended this outing, and one did not arrive until after…
Boy Scout Connection in Congress? (Video) (opens in a new tab)
Check out this short video from FoxNews that shows the connection between Scouting and Congress. Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Did you know there are 31 Eagle Scouts in the 112th Congress?
Adults Attending Scout Camping Trips
Every so often adults attending Scout camping trips just don't get it (Scouting that is). I walk into camp and find them sitting in their son's tent organizing their son's gear and maybe the tent mate's gear also or over in his son's patrol area getting involved in making scrambled eggs or grilled cheese sandwiches.
Archery Merit Badge (opens in a new tab)
Archery is another favorite merit badge for Boy Scout summer camp. DS earned this one a couple of years ago. When the guys sign up for this, they think it will be all shooting, but there is really a lot more to it than that.
Evening Leave No Trace Family Hike TONIGHT! (opens in a new tab)
Tahoe City, CA. Team West will be traveling to Lake Tahoe today to hit the trails for an Evening Leave No Trace Family Hike. Tonight, beginning at 4pm, we meet at the Tahoe City North Trailhead and climb for about 2.25 miles up towards our destination vista of the Truckee River Canyon with views of…
Marshall Matters... (opens in a new tab)
...along with the rest of our donors. We spent this past Sunday greeting hundreds of Order of the Arrow scouts from across the country who came to build trail in Glen Jean, WV along the New River Gorge National River.
Notes from summer camp (opens in a new tab)
Each year, summer camp brings with it new scouts, new challenges, and new things to remember. This year was no exception. You would think that after going to summer camp for many years, we'd have everything all figured out, but …
A Training Troop? (opens in a new tab)
Getting onboard with the Scout Nation Fit Club, I have decided to dust off my bike and start riding that a bit…seems as though it's accumulated about 10 years worth of dust and the pedal was broken. I took the bike to a local bike shop to have the pedal repaired, and they had it…
Cub Scouts and Monster Trucks (opens in a new tab)
Men like their trucks. Young boys like playing with their small trucks. Both like monster trucks. When Cub Scouts are invited to tour the shop of a monster truck you can bet they and their fathers are going to attend.
Integrity
The only alternative to making mistakes is for someone to make all your decisions for you, in which case you will make their mistakes instead of your own. Obviously that's not a life of integrity. -Grace Llewellyn, Educator Scouting offers an unusually good opportunity for boys to live their own lives independently to develop integrity.
Classic Outdoor Games (opens in a new tab)
For this month's Cub Scout theme, I am focusing on classic outdoor games. These are games which would have been played by the Scout's parents or even grandparents. There are a few ideas listed on the right, and more will gradually be shown on the Classic Outdoor Games Cub Scout Theme page.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Conference (opens in a new tab)
Emory, Virginia - Over the Fourth of July weekend Team East was invited to instruct daily sessions covering various aspects of Leave No Trace at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy 38th Biennial Conference . The title of this years' conference was "Virginia's Journeys 2011" and took place on the Emory & Henry College campus in southwestern Virginia.
Back to the Training Troop… (opens in a new tab)
So, pardon my mini rant from yesterday, but one of the things that bother me with the program is the "me" attitude that some scouters have. It's not about them…it's about helping the youth, those same youth that will be our future leaders.
Summer Fun Day: Atlanta (opens in a new tab)
Join the e-tour Saturday, July 9th at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs, GA for another Summer Fun Day : An Outdoor Nation Summit event. We'll be there enjoying all the activities, and presenting workshops at both 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Get closer to exciting activities (opens in a new tab)
A new website has been launched for The Scout Association's Scout Activity Centres.
Owasippe Celebrates its 100th Anniversar?y and You're Invited!
Now that Scouting has celebrated its 100th anniversary, it is Owasippe's turn. Owasippe Scout Reservation, America's first Scout camp, celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2011. On July 22, 23, & 24 (Christmas in July weekend) the Chicago Area Council will welcome Owasippe alumni, visitors, and the public to the birthday party to be held at Ad…
The age of an Eagle?
Funny how time fly's when you're having fun. This week has been an amazing week of Scouting and thus, I have not been on the computer much at all. The Outdoor channel is currently filming Scouts from my Troop on an amazing adventure for the series Scouting for Adventure .
Book Review Part 4: Developing Teen Leadership
I was recently asked to review a book on teen leadership. The book is called Developing Teen Leadership: A Practical Guide for Youth Group Advisors, Teachers and Parents. Today I am reviewing part 4 of the book - Topics.
Scouts Vs Sports or Bryan's Rant... #SCOUTNATION
So yesterday I asked the question (on Google+ and Twitter) Scouts Vs Sports...Summer Camp Vs Sport Camp. I got some good feedback and a great discussion going on. I've had about 4 Scouts in the last few days cancel on Summer Camp (we leave Sunday) tossing a wrench in the plans of myself, the Outdoor…
The Scout Law in the Workplace: Values that really work at your office
The Scout Law isn't just for meetings and campouts. And it's not just for Scouts. Those 12 essential points have real-world applications that reach beyond the context of Scouting. Wherever you go and whatever you do, make the Scout Law your guide for life - including the place where you spend a ton of your time…
BSA Lease Vehicle: 2007 Lincoln Navigator for Sale
The following BSA leased vehicle is being offered for sale: 2007 Lincoln Navigator 35,601 Approximate Miles Exterior Color – White chocolate clearcoat tri-coat Interior Color – Camel premium leather bucket seats Asking Price: $28,250 Location: National Office Equipment/Features: 5.4L V8 SOHC engine AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD/MP3/ SIRIUS satellite Six-speed automatic transmission with overdrive Heavy-duty trailer tow…
Food at Philmont: How Does It Work?
If you've ever wondered how Philmont keeps all of its backcountry staff and campers fed, this episode of PhilCast is for you!
PTC's Preliminary 2012 Schedule Available Online; Registration Opens Sept. 1 (opens in a new tab)
The Philmont Training Center has posted its preliminary course schedule for 2012 on the PTC website . The final schedule will be posted by September 1, when registration will officially open. New In 2012: Regional Journey to Excellence Weeks! Conferences during the Journey to Excellence weeks will be planned by the regions in an effort to…
World's Largest Scouting Event Coming This Fall
While the world Scout jamboree is underway in Sweden this month, the world's largest Scouting event will happen the weekend of October 15–16 at an amateur radio station near you. The 54 th Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) is expected to top last year's attendance, which had just over 700,000 Scout participants from nearly 6,000 stations around the…
2013 National Jamboree Needs YOU!
To all staff and volunteer leaders: Are you ready to GO BIG and GET WILD? The national jamboree is looking for you to help us jump start the next 100 years. Here's a small sampling of what you can expect to encounter as a volunteer leader or staff member at the 2013 National Jamboree: New…
Sign Up Now for NextConnect Marketing Summits Planned for Late July
Learn new strategies to connect Scouting to the communities you serve. From digital recruiting techniques to using social media as a way of connecting with parents, you'll learn proven strategies to positively impact recruitment, retention, and financial stability. The events will offer a combination of industry experts and proven best practices within the Scouting family…
SummitCorps 2011 Under Way in WV
During four weeklong sessions (July 3–9, July 10–16, July 17–23, and July 24–30), the Order of the Arrow is providing an opportunity "to blend the bliss that comes from cheerful service and the personal growth that can only come from a high adventure" at SummitCorps-The New River Experience at the New River Gorge National River…
On-camera Media Training and Youth Protection Messaging Electives Planned for Top Hands
The National Council Marketing and Public Relations Team is offering two workshops to local council professional leadership on Tuesday, August 16 (the day before the beginning of the Top Hands Conference in San Antonio). Based on multiple requests from Scout executives, the first session is On-Camera Media Training .
Finance Impact e-Letter Now Totally Web-Based
Click to Open the July e-Letter The Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has changed in format. Beginning with this edition, the e-Letter has moved to a fully web-based format, and will no longer be delivered in a Portable Document Format (PDF) file.
All Markets Strategy Summit Planned Prior to Top Hands
Council Operations is hosting an All Markets Strategy Summit from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. August 16 in San Antonio, immediately before Top Hands. The summit is designed for all council staff and key volunteers interested in learning how to analyze, prepare, and execute a plan to work with all markets, including Hispanic, African American, and Asian…
Learn How to Build, Recruit, Retain Strong Units and Volunteers
Two new resources have been created by Membership Impact: New-Unit Retention Guide: This book provides extensive new-unit resources covering the following topics: Know Your Market, Build Your Team, Make the Call, and High-Performing Units. The guide is available on www.scouting.org/membership or by scanning the QR code at left with your smartphone.
Potato Cheese Soup (opens in a new tab)
New Supper Recipe for Boy Scouts
Bear Den Meeting Plan: What's Cooking?
ZM's den had a blast when we did Achievement 9 - What's Cooking? We were able to use the kitchen at our church, which made this achievement fun. I'm always amazed when I do cooking achievements with Cub Scouts that some of them rarely cook at home.
Summer Scouting (opens in a new tab)
It's officially summer here in NJ and things in my Scout world have slowed down quite a bit – or at least it feels that way. Prior to this year the Troop would nearly shut down over the summer. Some years monthly outings would still be planned. Others, like last summer – our first with
10-in-6 Challenge Starts Sunday! (opens in a new tab)
Check out this video about Steve Kominsky and his 10-in-6 Challenge. He will be attempting to summit the 10 tallest mountains in Oregon in 6 days, all the while raising awareness about Leave No Trace! We will be following his journey. Stay tuned for updates about this adventurous feat! Explore Responsibly...Kate and Tracy
Kick the Can (opens in a new tab)
Kick the can is a classic game which combines tag and hide and go seek. This is a great wide area game for a large group. Use it as an activity at a pack campout or to add some physical activity to a pack meeting.
Summer Advancement (opens in a new tab)
Many of the requirements to advance from Scout to First Class can be done any place at any time. A few work much better during the summer than winter. Repeating the Scout Oath or describing a cyberbully can be done at a troop meeting in December, but identifying 10 native plants is much more difficult…
All night long (opens in a new tab)
Could you do a full 24 hours of adventurous activities? Over 3,500 Explorer Scouts came to Gilwell Park last weekend to do just that at Gilwell 24.
An Hour A Week? #263
Day Camp, Part 2: I talk about days 2-5 of Day Camp. There are 3 more shows on Day Camp coming. Tonight's show sponsored by Badge Magic Share with Others:
The waterline test
I came across a really insightful post to the Harvard Business Review faculty blog by Teresa Amabile and Steve Kramer called Declaring Independence in the Workplace. The post deals mainly with problems that ensue when upper management micromanages their teams, …
My Turtle Swims Sideways
ZM sang this song at Webelos camp and LC sang it at Boy Scout camp and they've continued singing it since. This song is pure boy humor.
Photo of the Week 7.11.11 (opens in a new tab)
This sign at Raccoon Branch campground in Virginia made the e-tour all sorts of nostalgic, either in a childhood sense or a memory of our previous employer the Forest Service. Woodsy is a fantastic character. "Give a hoot - don't pollute!"
Podcast 77
Adults on Scout camping trips part 1, the Scoutmaster's role in merit badges. Subscribe to the Scoutmaster Newsletter Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Podcast Music Eureka and Coleman Tents On Sale at Campmor!
The Leader's Campfire Summer Special – Varsity Spot #2
We're taking a break from our normal Leader's Campfire shows and bringing you a new show – The Varsity Spot. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. Share with Others:
Caption Contest 7 Winners – Michael S. Malone, Stephen Hamilton (opens in a new tab)
Two winners to this week's contest! Ummm . . .guys, remember that spider we sprayed with Axe deodorant at camp last year? - Michael S. Malone They said the Pack helps the cub scout grow, but I didn't read anything in the manual about THIS!
Caption Contest 8 – Tents on the fly?
Here's an interesting scene from Jim Byers Post your best caption in the comments below ONE ENTRY PER PERSON! THIS MEANS YOU! AND extra points if you avoid using the synonym ‘tense' for ‘tents' :>) The author of the winning caption gets the coveted Kyber Pass granting you the privilege of moving to the front of…
Marbles Terminology (opens in a new tab)
This month I am focusing on classic outdoor games. One game which is fun for kids to learn is marbles. My sons have marbles and they play against each other. All you need is a shooter, some marbles, and a piece of chalk to draw the ring on the driveway.
Let this Virginia camp's sign point you toward 10 famous Scouting spots (opens in a new tab)
Looking for the world's top Scouting destinations? You can put away your compass. Thanks to a sign at the Heart of Virginia Council's Camp T Brady Saunders, finding your way to the 10 most-famous Scouting spots is easier than ever.
Darden School Dean to Receive Distinguished Eagle Scout Award (opens in a new tab)
Robert Bruner, dean of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, has been selected to receive the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award upon nomination by the Stonewall Jackson Area Council and the Boy Scouts of America. The award is granted to Eagle Scouts who, after 25 years, have distinguished themselves in their life's work and…
Scouting at all hours (opens in a new tab)
Wayne's week has taken him across the South East and West Midlands to events big and small and an interesting discussion on developing Scouting in deprived areas amongst others...
Bridge Day Celebrates Big Air In The New River GorgeSummit Blog! (opens in a new tab)
As the leaves begin to change each fall in the Mountain State, the rolling hills and scenic views of the New River Gorge in Fayette County set the stage for one of the largest and most action-packed festivals in West Virginia: Bridge Day , a day in which an estimated 100,000 spectators gather on the longest…
wolf
Mid June 2011 Time to carve: 2.5 hours Finishing: 2 hour So recently my mother-in-law was visiting and telling me how much my Nephew was enjoying being a Cub Scout and was going to be in a Wolf Den this year.
The Ladies Tea (opens in a new tab)
Mid June 2011 Time to carve: 1.5 hours Finishing: 1 hour While technically not a slide, I needed to find something for my mother-in-law to bring back to my niece (especially when I had carved a slide for her brother.)
Northwest Totem
End June - Early July 2011 Time to carve: 3.5 hours Finishing: 2 hour ...and now back to our regularly scheduled program. Whittlin' Jim did a few Northwestern slides and I think this design is one of the best! Doing some research on Northwestern Totems I came across this page as a good reference TOTEM POLES…
How Do We Sound When We Speak to Scouts? (opens in a new tab)
Cartoonist Charles Schultz brilliantly depicted adult speech in his animated ‘Peanuts’ cartoons as unintelligible honking. As a child I certainly understood what Schultz was aiming at. As an adult I recall the different ways that adults talked to me when I was young and how I heard them: Yelling, Hollering, Shouting Sometimes (and only sometimes)…
"Wha Wha Whaan Wha" (opens in a new tab)
Cartoonist Charles Schultz brilliantly depicted adult speech in his animated ‘Peanuts' cartoons as unintelligible honking. As a child I certainly understood what Schultz was aiming at. As an adult I recall the different ways that adults talked to me when I was young and how I heard them: Yelling, Hollering, Shouting Sometimes (and only sometimes)…
SMMPodcast #90 – Tweet3 Q&A
It's the 90th Show and this time its all about what you want to know. A few weeks back I ask you to send in your "Tweet3″. 3 Questions that you wanted answered. Well, here it is. That and some updates and information about whats going on in my Scouting world.
SMMPodcast Show #90
This is the "Tweet3″ Show. A few weeks back I asked you all to send in your questions via Twitter or email. Anything you wanted to know, Scouting related, personal… whatever. Well, this is the show that you helped make.
Learn How to Build, Recruit, Retain Strong Units and Volunteers (opens in a new tab)
From our Friends at BSA Internal Communications Here is a repost of a recent article that can be found on the Scout Wire. It is two new resources have been created by Membership Impact. The New Unit Retention guide and a Guide for Strengthening Organizations Through Scouting.
Lifesaving Merit Badge (opens in a new tab)
LC earned this last summer. Even though he was a first year Scout, they let him do it because it was our second summer camp for the summer and he had completed Swimming merit badge at the first camp. LC is a good swimmer but is small.
Summer Reading Series, Book 3, To Do My Best (opens in a new tab)
If you're looking for a book on the BSA's history that really give some insight on why the Scouting movement is organized the way it is, check out To Do My Best James E. West and the History of the Boy Scouts of America.
Leave No Trace Backyard Session in Bend TONIGHT! (opens in a new tab)
This evening, Team West will be joining Steve Kominsky at the REI in Bend, OR for a Leave No Trace Backyard Session. Backyard Sessions are designed to bring together and activate local Leave No Trace communities; to find ways communities can incorporate Leave No Trace into all of the ways they live and play.
Network members are MAD as hatters (opens in a new tab)
Over 200 Network members flocked to Kingston Ridge Campsite in Essex last weekend for a circus-themed MAD weekend.
SummitCorps 2011: Developing Strong LeadersSummit Blog! (opens in a new tab)
This July, thousands of Order of the Arrow members are traveling to the New River Gorge for SummitCorps 2011: The New River Experience . For this project, the Arrowmen are building two trail systems for the benefit of West Virginia and all people who come to explore the region.
Summer Camp (opens in a new tab)
We got back about 1 PM last Saturday after a week in the mountains at Camp Shenandoah. Great camp, great staff, and a great program. We had hot days and cool nights, with thunderstorms most days. It was a productive week, with 31 merit badges completed, and several other partially finished.
Read all about it: PhilNews now available for those of us not on Philmont staff (opens in a new tab)
Is no news always good news? Not when it comes to Philmont. That's why I was excited to learn this week that PhilNews, the official staff newspaper of Philmont Scout Ranch , posts all of its issues online. In fact, they've been doing so since summer 2009.