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Rock Bridge, Red River Gorge, KY. Where's Waldo, Where's Tracy?
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BeAScout
Marty Walsh, department manager for the Membership Impact Department at the national office in Irving, Texas, drops by the Cubcast to share all the exciting details about this cool new recruiting tool
Citizenship
Citizenship should mean more to a 7-year-old than simply reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. A parent of a new Cub Scout, Randy Doucet of Linden, Washington, has served on the Cub Scout pack committee and as a den leader at Cub Scout Summer Twilight Camps.
BSA Wolf Den Meeting Plan 4: Keep Your Body Healthy and Bowling Field Trip
BSA provides den meeting plans for den leaders. Meeting 4 completes Wolf Achievement 3 - Keep Your Body Healthy, and completes Elective 20g - Sports (Go Bowling), and completes the Bowling belt loop.
Ultimate Pin for Cub Scouts
I've noticed more ultimate and disc golf courses being built at local parks. Ultimate seems to be an up and coming sport. So if your den has some time on a beautiful fall weekend, consider grabbing a frisbee and playing some ultimate.
Teenage Brains Article in National Geographic
Author David Dobbs' article in the October 2011 edition of National Geographic Teenage Brains is a must read for Scout leaders. Within the past decade brain scan studies established that the process of brain development lasted far longer than previously thought.
A ShelterBox Story
EDITOR"S NOTE: Doug Metz is a reader/listener who's story about ShelterBox is a great example of Scouters serving the wider community – he'll be featured on Podcast 87 along with Mark Dyer Shelterbox Scout's program director. Last summer my son and I visited Fort AP Hill for the 2010 National Jamboree.
Krusteaz "One Step" Muffins
Planning and preparing for an awesome time on the trail typically revolves around food in one way or another. I mean, face it.. we walk till we eat.. then we walk some more till we get to camp… and eat.
ShelterBox Mobile App (opens in a new tab)
Not too long ago I came across a service (Conduit Mobile) that let's you build mobile applications for iPhone, Android, Blackberry… For free. The design interface isn't the most intuitive (being a content Mac convert) but after a few renditions I finally came out with a product I was happy with. ShelterBox: All that's news
Making a Plaster Print Mold (opens in a new tab)
Plaster of Paris is messy, which means Scouts will enjoy it. You can use this versatile medium to make plaster molds and casts. This technique can be used to make shoe prints or tire track casts for Requirement 1 of Bear Achievement 7 – Law Enforcement Is a Big Job.
An Hour A Week? #271
Bright Ideas pages, ceremonies ideas, opinion on the possibility of a camping BL & Pin, Scouting and homework, and making Scouting cool are some of the things on tonight's show. Links: Scouting and homework: Can the two coexist?- http://bit.ly/pXKcjG UK Scouting Video- http://bit.ly/e4x9AH Tonight's show sponsored by ClassB.com Join the forum discussion on this post
All You Need To Know About SummitCorps [Infographic]
Throughout the month of July, Order of the Arrow members volunteered their time to help with SummitCorps: The New River Experience. A project to build hiking and biking trails, with support from the National Park Service and the International Mountain Bicycling Association, in the New River Gorge.
October Bigfoot Challenges Have Been Posted! (opens in a new tab)
October is here and it's time for something new! This month's challenges focus on kids and being a kid. The first challenge takes place on Halloween - pick up one candy wrapper for each year of your age and challenge your friends to do the same!
Photo of the Week 10.3.11 (opens in a new tab)
Somewhere in Missouri... rock, paper, scissor, power line. Mark and Tara
Western Kentucky Trainer Course (opens in a new tab)
Cadiz, KY. Autumn has fallen upon us here in the Southeast. The leaves are beginning to change, the temperatures are dropping, and the fall harvest is abundant. Last week, we had the pleasure of instructing our second Leave No Trace Trainer Course with Kentucky State Parks .
Podcast 87 – ShelterBox and Scouting
Interview with ShelterBox Scouting coordinator Mark Dyer and Scoutmaster and ShelterBox ambassador Doug Metz. ShelterBox and the BSA Doug's blog A Scouter's Journey A ShelterBox Story 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
Featured Guest (opens in a new tab)
I had the unique pleasure of being interviewed by Scoutmaster Clarke Green for his ScoutmasterCG podcast. Joining me was Mark Dyer, ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) member and ShelterBox Scouting Coordinator. Here is a link to the interview, as well as a post of mine Clarke was kind enough to feature on his blog on how
Scouts meet MPs at Conservative Conference (opens in a new tab)
Over 60 Scouts engaged with MPs at the Scouts Speak Up event during the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.
Exploring Northumberland (opens in a new tab)
Northumberland Scout County covers the area from the Tyne to the Tweed in England's most northern district. Wayne has just spent three days learning about several innovative development projects covering both inner-city and rural areas...
Jamboree on the Air – Largest Scouting Event in the World (opens in a new tab)
Jamboree on the Air will be held world wide on the weekend of October 15 & 16. JOTA is the largest Scouting event in the world with the World Organization of the Scouting Movement reporting over 700,000 Scouts participated from nearly 6,000 stations around the world in 2010.
A Jamboree in your own backyard
Have you ever wanted to attend an international Scouting event, but were unable to make it to one of the World Jamborees, a Camporee in another country, or even a local event? How about attending a Jamboree that literally could …
How to be Unflappable (opens in a new tab)
Scout leaders are constantly called on to resolve conflicts, make decisions and provide direction. We do these things better when we are able to be calm, non-judgmental and unbiased. I can be easily upset and that leads to getting upset about being upset and that leads to being reactive, judgmental and unpleasant.
How To Build A Lasting Mountain Biking Trail [VIDEO]
You've heard about SummitCorps: The New River Experience . And by now, you may have even checked out the new trails which officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 7, 2011. If not, here is a recap. Throughout the month of July, nearly 1,500 members from the Order of the Arrow traveled to West…
Chess Theme for Scouts
This month I am featuring a Chess theme in honor of the launch of the new Chess merit badge. Chess is a game which requires the player to focus, analyze, and think ahead. So this month I will feature awards related to chess as well as some aids to meet the requirements and some fun…
The Scouting Canvas (opens in a new tab)
I'm going to an Eagle court of honor this evening. It's for a terrific scout in a different troop than my son. He's been highly active in OA and a great scout. He has contributed tons of time and effort to Scouting in our district.
Spokane High School Students Learn How to Teach Leave No Trace (opens in a new tab)
Spokane, WA - Today, we visited RiverCity Leadership Academy (RLA), a project-based high school that uses a hands-0n, interdisciplinary approach to learning. The students at RLA will be working with the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center and the Bureau of Land Management on various projects, including teaching community members about Leave No Trace at the Fishtrap…
Adventure guest inspires Scouts (opens in a new tab)
The only UK citizen to have rowed the Atlantic single-handed and climbed Everest dropped in on a local group recently.
Scoutmaster MInute 10/04 #scoutnation
We had 30 Webelos visit us tonight. The SPL took the young Scouts from Patrol to Patrol helping them earn their Arrow of Light. When the Troop meeting was over we circled up as a Troop and included the Webelos.
How to wash down sleeping bags
Good advice about how to wash down sleeping bags at Tom Managan's Hike Hacker: … don't wash the bag a lot, but do launder it at the end of the season before long-term storage, or after your annual two-week backpacking trip.
Giant box kite (opens in a new tab)
A few years ago, our group held a joint event between the Cubs and Scouts, where we flew kites. The Cubs completed the requirements for the Cub Kites interest badge, while the Scout patrols held a competition to see whose kite would fly highest.
Chess Merit Badge Requirements (opens in a new tab)
The new Chess merit badge for Boy Scouts was just launched a few weeks ago. DS is especially excited about this badge. He has always loved chess.
Angel's Loft... (opens in a new tab)
There's a lot of buzz these days about reclaimed, reconditioned, recycled and restored materials going into construction projects. Perhaps it's the quest of procuring an interesting mix of old and new. It might be the warmth of historic barn timber, or the quirky flavor of hand forged square nails that brings together the atmosphere of…
Scouts challenged to celebrate Winning Words on National Poetry Day (opens in a new tab)
As part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Scouts are invited to help celebrate their local area in poetry and create a lasting legacy.
Be A Scout (opens in a new tab)
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Boy Scouts of America for SocialSpark . All opinions are 100% mine. Joining the Boy Scouts of America is the best way to expand a boy's social, physical, and personal health and skills.
Wilderness Communications
The Wilderness Medical Society published an article concerning Wilderness Communications authored by Gordon H. Worley. The article explains the technology behind wilderness communications, emergency communication, radio communications, satellite communications, casualty evacuation and helicopter evacuations. Anyone venturing past reliable cell phone range would do well to read the article and gain some understanding of current technology…
Chess Terminology (opens in a new tab)
I always go over terminology first when introducing something new to Cub Scouts. This is a good practice for Boy Scouts and Venturers to learn also whenever they are doing skill instruction. So if you are having a chess themed meeting or activity, make sure you are all speaking the same language first.
CALL TO ACTION FOR EDUCATORS & VOLUNTEERS (opens in a new tab)
Your role to teach people about Leave No Trace is critical, and we need you now more than ever. The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics plans to engage our national network of supporters in vital outreach and volunteer efforts through March of 2012.
Bullying: Stop it from hurting a Scout in your unit
Think bullying doesn't happen to your Scouts? Consider this sobering fact: More than 160,000 U.S. students stay home from school each day from fear of being bullied, according to the National Bullying Prevention Center. That means the odds are good that someone in your pack, troop, team, or crew deals with a bully on a…
New Trainer = New Member (opens in a new tab)
Each year more than 3,000 people take the Trainer Course to become Leave No Trace Trainers. Our trainers, many of whom volunteer their time, go on to teach an additional 66 people on average every year. Because Trainers play such a critical role in teaching Leave No Trace, the Center is extending a complimentary membership…
'Better Systems Ahead': HR and Financials Upgrade Latest
Click to open October issue The BSA HR and Financials software upgrade project is moving steadily toward its goal of simplifying how we deliver information, standardize business processes, remove work redundancies, and improve communication between the National Council and local councils.
The Methods of Scouting, Youth Version (opens in a new tab)
In an earlier post , I reported on a poll and discussion of how the eight methods of Scouting are applied in our troop. We followed that up with a poll during the youth leadership training. It was great for discussion in that setting, and there were some interestingly different views on how our troop is…
Scouting Methods - Youth Version (opens in a new tab)
In an earlier post , I reported on a poll and discussion of how the eight methods of Scouting are applied in our troop. We followed that up with a poll during the youth leadership training. It was great for discussion in that setting, and there were some interestingly different views on how our troop is…
Camp Chicken and Stuffing Recipe (opens in a new tab)
LC earned his cooking merit badge at our second summer camp this past summer. Meals at this camp were served in a dining hall, but the counselor brought lots of ingredients and they cooked something every afternoon. So at about 3 or 4PM we would get invited over to the campsite to sample dishes for…
SCOUTStrong Video Featured on Fitness.gov
SCOUTStrong, one of the first programs launched under the BSA's Healthy Living Initiative, is the topic of a video featured on the website of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition . SCOUTStrong is designed to reward participants for being consistently active in their daily lives.
Boy Scouts, Puppets, and Movies. Oh My! (opens in a new tab)
Ever since I was a child I have enjoyed puppets. One year for Christmas my parents gave me a Howdy Doody ventriloquist doll. I was a big fan of the Muppet Show. I enjoy watching Jeff Dunham and his pals.
Fall into Autumn... (opens in a new tab)
Living outside has it's perks. The change of the leaves this year so far has been stellar. Moving from the Northwoods of Wisconsin and Minnesota down through Iowa, and into Kansas has shown us some brilliant Fall colors. It reminds us also that we are traveling with our summer wardrobe.
Trail First Aid (opens in a new tab)
Yesterday was almost the last day for a German vistor hiking the White Mountains in New Hampshire. He apparently suffered a heart attack on the trail and went down. Fortunately, he is in a hospital in stable condition instead of a morgue today.
Six Must-See Places at the Summit
The Summit Bechtel Reserve is going to offer a mountaintop full of adventure when it opens for the 2013 National Jamboree. And with excitement quickly building, there are six places Scouts and Venturers need to know about- the high - adventure base camps .
BSA Tiger Den Meeting 8 – Go See It: How I Tell It (opens in a new tab)
This is the eighth in the series of Tiger den meeting plans provide by BSA. If you are using this series, it works best if you do the plans in order. So do the previous meetings before this one. This meeting plan covers the Go See It for Tiger Achievement 4 – How I Tell It…
Take Simple Steps to Secure Your Council's Website Domain Name
Have you ever logged on to your council website to check the time of a coming event, only to be confronted with a "pay per click" menu or other rogue information instead of an invitation to the fall camporee event?
'Marketing News': Webinars, 2012 Recruitment Tools, BeAScout Google Pins
Click to open October issue The October issue of Marketing News has been published and posted to the Marketing Toolbox. Stories in this issue include: Learn to market your council more effectively with marketing webinars 2012 recruitment campaign rolls out in November Work with units to populate their Google pins To read more about these…
Meal options
Ok.. lets talk about food. I love to try new stuff on camp outs, like I have said in posts before, meals and food occupy a large amount of time on outings. And since I am a Do as I Do kind of leader, I figure the more creative or at least having a variety…
Leaf Collection Craft (opens in a new tab)
When DS's den worked on Wolf Achievement 6 – Start a Collection , most of the guys knew what they wanted in their collections – Pokemon cards (which were the rage in their school at the time), stamps, coins, etc. DS had just started a bottle cap collection.
New Nomination Form Created for National Youth Leadership Society
The National Court of Honor has released a new nomination form for the National Youth Leadership Society, whose purpose is to recognize youth members of the BSA who have learned and practiced outstanding leadership skills. This recognition is open to troop, crew, and ship youth members.
Gear junky
A few posts ago ( on Sept 30th ) I promised that we would continue the discussion on elements of successful backpacking planning and preparing. I said that some key elements of planning and preparing are; gear, physical conditioning, skills, and attitudes.
'The Commissioner': Feedback From the Field, JTE Best Practices
Click to open fall issue The fall issue of The Commissioner newsletter , featuring an article on feedback from the field and Journey to Excellence best practices that were gathered at the National Annual Meeting in May, is now available. Other articles include: National Commissioner Minute by Tico Perez The role of Boys' Life in retaining…
Displaying the US Flag with Other Flags (opens in a new tab)
The US Flag is the symbol of our country. Scouts should know how to fold it, fly it, and handle it. Flag etiquette is part of many of the Scout requirements. In many cases, the rules are pretty straightforward. But in other cases, you just need to know the rules.
Issue 271 – October 10, 2011 (opens in a new tab)
Rule No. 34 : All blanket statements have exceptions, including this one. Rule No. 35 : While on tour and staying in a hotel, the very first thing all Scouts will do upon entering their assigned rooms is check to see if there's access to the TV's "adult" channels.
New Guide to Advancement (opens in a new tab)
The 2011 Guide to Advancement is ready. It has a few significant changes and gives individual units more room to define their own expectations: Active Participation requirements updated. Units can set their own 'active' expectations. Position of Responsibility requirements updated.
An Hour A Week? #272
Feeling stressed and tired, maybe a little burned out? This is the episode for you. It's an all-burnout show, including recognition, recovery and prevention tips. WARNING: This episode is a little dark. If you are looking for the fun stuff, come back for 273.
Mayhem Mountain: Basecamps Part 1
Want to ride skateboards and BMX bikes? We have good news, the Summit will have both. Want a foam pit to practice throwing big tricks? Oh yeah, the Summit's getting that, too. There isn't a reason to "go home" with a giant pit of foam beneath you.
New National Procedures #scoutnation
So there was a lot of traffic this weekend on the new National Advancement and Eagle Project releases. Google+ and Scout_L were all a Twitter (see what I did there) with the news. The good, the bad and the downright ugly.
FID 'e-Letter': Accounting for Product Sales
Click to open October 15 issue By now, most BSA local councils are in the midst of their product sales campaign. Properly recording product sales is important. Whether you allow units to keep commissions or produce checks to pay commissions, it is vital to record product sales correctly.
Podcast 88 – What new Scoutmaster's Need to Know
What new Scoutmasters need to know; a panel discussion with Larry Gieger, Tom Gillard and Walter Underwood. 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
Autumn in the New River Gorge (opens in a new tab)
Rock Climber on the Endless Wall Lansing, WV. Team East spent last weekend in the New River Gorge in West Virginia to provide outreach at the Canyon Rim Visitors Center. The New River Gorge is a fantastic area to rock climb, white water raft, hike, camp, and sightsee at the many historical mining towns.
From Parliament to Legoland (opens in a new tab)
Wayne's week included a thank you meal for WSJ Unit Leaders, District centenary celebrations at Westminster, conferences in the East of England, DC days, and a trip to join 6,000 Beavers at Legoland Windsor...
Beavers take over Legoland (opens in a new tab)
Over 13,000 Beaver Scouts descended on Legoland Windsor to mark the 25th anniversary of Beaver Scouting.
JOTA JOTI Towers - 2010 (opens in a new tab)
This weekend sees the 54th Jamboree on the Air and 15th Jamboree on the Internet (also the sixth year of Ropes and Poles). Here are some photographs of Radio masts and towers built last year by various troops. You can sign up at Jotajoti.org to post pictures and a report of your own JOTI JOTA…
2012 Recruitment Campaign Rolls Out in November
Strong messages, powerful imagery, and fun scenarios are elements of the 2012 national recruitment campaign available in November. The "Badge of Honor" themed campaign proves that the memorable moments associated with earning a badge, hiking a trail, or hanging out with friends are an invaluable part of the journey to being Prepared.
The Five to One Rule
EDITORS NOTE – Here's a something that should be in our minds every time we interact with our Scouts. I am often focused on problems and missing opportunities to support them positively. We all have a memory of a time when we were criticized.
World Famous Mountains Conference (opens in a new tab)
Portland, OR - This week in Portland, resource and recreation managers of mountains from all over the world are getting together to share ideas at the third annual World Famous Mountains Conference . The World Famous Mountains Association is a non profit organization made up of policy makers, government officials and representatives of organizations that manage the…
Bughouse Chess Game (opens in a new tab)
One of the challenges of teaching chess to a group of Scouts is that you will probably have different proficiency levels in the group. Some of them will already know how to play the game and others will not. Bughouse (sometimes called bunkhouse) is a game which helps even the playing field.
How to photograph a black-powder rifle being fired, and other lessons
Snapping a photo of a blink-of-an-eye event, like a black-powder rifle firing, takes a lot more than luck. You need the right tools, proper preparation, and a lot of patience, says professional photographer Daniel Giles. Giles is among the attendees at the 2011 Philmont Photographic Workshop, happening right now during a beautiful time to visit…
Councils Merge to Create Three Harbors Council
The former Southeast Wisconsin Council No. 634 in Racine, Wisconsin, has consolidated with the former Milwaukee County Council No. 629, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to form the new Three Harbors Council, No. 636, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The effective date of this consolidation, as recorded with the State of Wisconsin, was October 1.
Team i.SCOUT go the extra 13.1 miles to raise funds for Scouting (opens in a new tab)
It was a (half) marathon not a sprint for 30 adults who took part in the recent Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, raising thousands of pounds for Scouting.
Nature Study for Scout Leaders – Introduction
The outdoors is par excellence the school for observation and for realizing the wonders of a wondrous universe. It opens to the mind appreciation of the beautiful that lies before it day by day… The study of nature brings into a harmonious whole the question of the infinite, the historic, and the microscopic as part…
Map and Compass Belt Loop for Cub Scouts (opens in a new tab)
The Map and Compass belt loop is part of the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program . This belt loop is a good way to introduce Cub Scouts to the basic principles of reading a map and using a compass. These are basic skills which all Scouts should be familiar with.
Four Years Ago, In A Podcast Far Far Away… (opens in a new tab)
Once upon a time, there were two Cub Scout leaders who were creating online audio shows called podcasts. Chris hosted a show called An Hour A Week . Bob hosted a show with his Cub Scout son called Akela's Adventure . Together, they created a third show named The Leaders Campfire.
The Time is NOW to Request The Traveling Trainers for 2012! (opens in a new tab)
We have started to schedule the 2012 Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainer Teams and they want to come to YOUR town! The Traveling Trainers are teams of elite traveling educators, who are on the road 11 months out of the year, traveling the country and educating folks along the way about the importance of practicing…
Picture Thursday
I have decided to share with you a photo from my day, every wednesday as 14:00
"Do your best." Honestly?
We all know the Cub Scout motto: Do Your Best. But what does it really mean? It means to put out your best effort, no matter what, and make that effort your own effort. We realize that one boy's best may …
New 2011 Guide to Advancement – First Thoughts (opens in a new tab)
The 2011 Guide to Advancement has been released: The Guide to Advancement is the official source for administering advancement in all Boy Scouts of America programs: Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, Venturing, and Sea Scouts. It replaces the Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures and Advancement and Recognition Policies and Procedures, which are no longer…
Ingrid Backstrom Speaks Tonight in Seattle (opens in a new tab)
Seattle, WA - Ingrid Backstrom, extreme skier and The North Face athlete, will be speaking tonight at the REI Flagship store at 7 PM as part of The North Face Speaker Series , which showcases the world's top outdoor athletes. Ingrid has starred in ski films like the acclaimed 2007 film Steep, and was the sole female…
Using Chess Notation (opens in a new tab)
Both the Chess pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program and the Chess merit badge for Boy Scouts have requirements related to using chess notation and recording chess games. If you are not familiar with chess notation, this might seem a little daunting, but it really is pretty easy to learn.
Countdown (opens in a new tab)
In less than 24 hours now I'll be heading off to Austin, TX for ShelterBox Ambassador Field Training. The Ambassador Field Training is a great opportunity for new and seasoned Ambassadors to receive hands-on training with ShelterBox equipment, get a sense of what it is like on a ShelterBox deployment, learn ways to take their
More great photos, video from the Philmont Photo Workshop
Get some of the nation's top photographers together with a bunch of eager amateurs, and what's the result? Perfect pictures. Want proof? Look no further than Brent Uberty, who serves as Western Region Venturing President on the National Youth Cabinet of the Boy Scouts of America.
Scouts, supporters and donors enjoy good reception (opens in a new tab)
A lively and diverse group gathered for our Annual Reception at Watermen's Hall, London earlier this week.
Of Raptors and Rapture - Barn Again (opens in a new tab)
Dateline: Lyons, CO The Colorado Tour The harbingers of winter (read: Snow and Ice!) are making us keenly aware that our Colorado sojourn as Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers is drawing to a close, and that it's time to head for the barn once more.
Den Chief Pledge (opens in a new tab)
We have a new Tiger Cub den in our Cub Scout pack which does not have a Den Chief yet. So for his Scoutmaster Minute, my husband read the Den Chief Pledge and asked any of the Scouts who are interested in learning more about being a Den Chief to see him.
LNT Camporees (opens in a new tab)
I met with our council's Outdoor Ethics Advocate and a couple other Leave No Trace master educators last night to discuss ways in which we might get LNT more integrated into the local Scouting program. One idea that came up was to have Leave No Trace themed camporees.
The New River Is Cleaning Up, Here's How You Can Help (opens in a new tab)
Locals are working to clean up the New River, but there are plenty of other bodies of water that need support, too. Boy Scouts are all about practicing stewardship and acting as role models in their communities. So, who would be better to lead the movement to help local watersheds stay clean and healthy?
Picture(s) of the Week 10/14/11 (opens in a new tab)
Sometimes one picture of the week just isn't enough... Leaf Peeping In West Virginia Up Close and Personal With the Beautiful Fall Colors Happy Fall Adventuring...Kate and Tracy
Special badge for Scouts who earn Eagle in 2012 (opens in a new tab)
Know a Scout seeking a little extra motivation to finish his Eagle requirements next year? I've got it. To celebrate the centennial of Scouting's top honor, all recipients of the Eagle Scout Award in the year 2012 will be eligible to wear a special version of the red, white, and blue badge, seen here.
Clean out your used gear and help Leave No Trace (opens in a new tab)
The change of seasons for me means bringing out blankets out of the closet, exchanging sandals for boots and swapping paddleboard for snowboard. It also means I take inventory of what wasn't used. Do you have stuff in your garage like me that won't be used again?
Long Winter (opens in a new tab)
New Skit for Boy Scouts
Another PTC (opens in a new tab)
This time as a trainer versus participant. It was a really enjoyable day and one that I look forward to doing again next year. I really questioned the idea of doing two sessions and in all honesty, I believe my second session did suffer.
2012 Philmont Training Center Schedule
Since 1950, Philmont Training Center in Cimarron, New Mexico has served as the National Training Center of the Boy Scouts of America. Each summer, conferences are conducted at "PTC" by the various departments and committees of the BSA national council.
BSA Webelos Den Meeting Plan 4 – Traveler and Athlete
This plan completes Athlete and does all of Traveler. It also completes the Geography belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
Glow Team (opens in a new tab)
New Activity for All scouts
Order of the Arrow Branding and Style Guide (opens in a new tab)
The national Order of the Arrow committee has released the OA Branding and Style Guide . The committee wanted to ensure clear and consistant representation and message, as the OA approaces its 100th anniversary. The OA Branding and Style Guide covers everything from Tradmark and Logo Protection, the Official OA Logo, Colors, Tagline, Alternative Logos, Common…