Prince Charles meets scouts to tackle youth issues (opens in a new tab)
Prince Charles met scouts in Lewisham to discuss action on the issues affecting young people in some of the UK's hardest-hit areas.
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Identifying poisonous plants (opens in a new tab)
This is something I've wondered about a bit, but since I'm in Venturing and not Boy Scouts, it isn't something I've actually had to deal with. But I still wonder. Requirement 11 for the Tenderfoot Rank reads: "Identify local poisonous plants; tell how to treat for exposure to them."
Special Needs Youth
This segment is the perfect companion topic for the Part 1 segment of Compassion. Even if you don't have any special-needs boys in your den or pack, we are certain you'll find it enlightening. Joining us is Carla Bigelow, a 30-year volunteer with the Mount Baker Council in Everett, Wash.
BSA Announces Are you Tougher Than a Boy Scout? (opens in a new tab)
Our original article on Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? can be found here . The following is the press release from BSA. Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? Series to Debut on National Geographic Channel This Fall New Series From Original Productions Pits Adults Against Boy Scouts for a Variety of Challenges Irving…
Compassion (opens in a new tab)
You have a group of 8-year-old boys coming to the house next week for a den meeting-now what? It will be OK; we understand, and we're here to help. Joining us to explore the Core Value of compassion is Nancy Ferrell, a Cub Scout leader for over 28 years who had held many volunteer leadership…
Words of Wisdom Wednesday: The Unexpected Guest
Words of Wisdom Wednesday The Words of Wisdom Wednesday series is composed of anecdotal segments to inspire and supplement a Scout's personal development, building core values and moral character. An anecdote on WWW is similar to a "Scoutmaster's Minute". These anecdotes are intended to be shared with your units.
Turn Back the Clock Pack Meeting Plan Available for February Core Value – Resourcefulness (opens in a new tab)
The core value for the month of February is Resourcefulness. A February supplemental meeting plan theme called Turn Back the Clock has recently been posted to the BSA website. This plan assumes that your February Pack meeting will be your annual Pack Blue and Gold banquet.
Quantum of Fellowship
The Order of the Arrow (OA) was founded in 1915 by E. Urner Goodman and Carrol A. Edson, as a society honoring those Scouts who best exemplified the Scout Oath and Law. By 1948, over two-thirds of the Boy Scouts of America's councils had OA lodges.
Fitness
Citizenship and Character are real easy to identify, teach, and train our Scouts, but what about this fitness thing? We are not just talking about physical fitness. We need to make sure and look at the emotional and mental fitness of our Scouts.
Trying to Make Good or Trouble?
When I served as a camp director I got some complaints about our dining hall steward's attitude towards Scouts setting or clearing the tables. Scouts rotate the responsibility of serving as a waiter at our camp. They go early to set the table, serve the food during the meal and clear up afterwords.
Which freeze-dried meals taste best?
Hungry after a long day of hiking, paddling, or snowshoeing with your Scouts? Three little words can save the day: "Just add water." The beauty of freeze-dried meals comes in their simplicity: Boil water, add mix, and you're done. But - speaking from experience here - ease of use often comes by sacrificing taste.
CDTA to Cease Operations (opens in a new tab)
You may never hope or dream to hike the Continental Divide Trail, but this tidbit should be of interest to anyone that ventures into the wild places. On the home page of the Continental Divide Trail Alliance , they've posted notice that the non-profit organization is ceasing operations and closing down over the next few weeks.
BSA Teams Up With Major League Soccer
Relationship will support BSA's athletic, leadership, and character-driven program IRVING, Texas, and NEW YORK (January 12, 2012)-Today, at the 2012 MLS SuperDraft in Kansas City, Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada, and MLS W.O.R.K.S., MLS' community outreach initiative, announced a alliance with the Boy Scouts of…
No Dirt For Me Please! (opens in a new tab)
Cooking on a Boy Scout camping trip can be an interesting experience, especially with young inexperienced campers. I have seen many burned pancakes, half raw hamburgers, and overturned pots during my days as a scoutmaster. When I am eating something crunchy that really should not be crunchy I am reminded of a camping trip from…
Enter daily to win KEEN boots (opens in a new tab)
Are you ready to hike in the New Year? Bring your footwear up to speed with a pair of durable KEEN hiking boots. Click here to enter the HIT THE TRAIL GIVEAWAY daily to win. As Scouters, we know you often put the needs of your Scouts before your own-whether it's a new pair of…
Site News - updates, in the news and mobile templates (opens in a new tab)
Over the next few weeks I'll be posting some new content to the site. We've also had exciting news: Kontiki , the annual rafting event I have blogged about , will be hosted at Arrowe Park , the local campsite where my Scout Troop and Rover Crew meet.
BSA Launches E-Funding Website
Boy Scouts of America Launches New E-Funding Website, Enables Support of Scouting Online Site provides options to donate to local council programs, support development of the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve Irving, TEXAS (Jan. 24, 2012) - Supporting the Boy Scouts of America, one of the nation's largest and most prominent youth character development organizations…
First Aid Merit Badge for Boy Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Knowing first aid is a basic Boy Scout skill. Even if a Boy Scout doesn't use his first aid knowledge to save a life someday, at least he will have the skills he needs to take care of common injuries.
Picture Thursday 02_02_12
Yes I tweaked it a little but it is how it looked in my mind if that counts.
Patch Be-Gone (opens in a new tab)
I finally did it! On Wednesday, after thirty years of holding the position, and after one month of retiring from that position, I pulled the Scoutmaster patch off the left sleeve of my Boy Scout uniform. I have been wearing that patch since September 1981.
More Advancement Woes... (opens in a new tab)
Our district is holding its annual merit badge pow-wow in March and I've been handing out registration forms for the last couple weeks. One boy, a Life scout, asked me if it would they would let him sign up for three required merit badges (the pow-wow rules say a max of two).
The Ultimate Ultralight Stove System?
Hiking Jim is obsessed (in the best possible meaning of the term) with backpacking stoves. I have never run into anyone more expert on the subject; it really is something! His blog is ‘ Adventures in Stoving'. Now Jim is kind of maybe sure that he has tested the ultimate ultralight stove system.
MYOG Quilt (opens in a new tab)
Heavy zippers, squished insulation, no wriggle room - who needs it? I've finished my sleeping quilt for my first long hike. Even my wife was impressed at how nicely it turned out! From my point of view, it was very easy - so easy I'm making another one.
Scouting supports those living with cancer (opens in a new tab)
As we mark World Cancer Day, we recognise the supportive environment scout groups can provide to members dealing with the effects of the disease.
What it's all about (opens in a new tab)
Wayne takes time in another hectic week to pick up on some of the feedback he's had concerning recent blogs
MSPP #114: A Yearly Review 1985 (opens in a new tab)
It has been over 25 years since 1985 came to an end. It was a busy year for the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68. They went to winter camp at Parker Scout Reservation, attended the council's Ripley Rendezvous at Camp Ripley, held a spring pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser, went to camp Watchamagumee in…
Photo Friday: Camera Types
Photo Friday We recognize that our audience has an interest in photography to capture special moments such as Courts of Honors, campouts, winter activities, family vacations, sport events, and other gatherings. "Photo Friday" is intended to help photography amateurs improve their photo shoots through photo tips, which may include basic skills, creative shooting techniques, and…
Six Nations Fantasy League
I challenge you to try and beat me
Venturing Outdoor Bronze Award Requirements
The Venturing Outdoor Bronze Award is the first step on the way to earning the Ranger award. To earn this award, Venturers must complete four of the Ranger core requirements and two Ranger electives. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
11 Jamboree Administration Jobs You Could Have At The Jamboree
When the national jamboree kicks off at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in July 2013, the Summit will become the second-largest city in the whole state of West Virginia. And, it will take an energetic staff of thousands of volunteers to give Scouts and Venturers 10 days of the time of their lives.
Changes are coming
Such a busy blog, need broom to clean it out.
EveryTrail.com (opens in a new tab)
EveryTrail.com is a great resource for researching and sharing outing information. EveryTrail is free and useful for a variety of trips – including road trips, sight-seeing tours, sailing trips, hiking, cycling, flying, hang gliding, geocaching, skiing, kayaking trips and more. EveryTrail has trips from over 80 countries in all corners of the world.
Leadership Expectations
We have heard and practice that defined leadership is simply that Leaders provide Purpose, Direction, and Motivation. To accomplish those three things, leaders MUST clearly set and enforce expectations. They need to be able to clearly communicate those expectations to those they lead.
The System (opens in a new tab)
Do you know what this is? It's plastic, less than an inch across, and weighs hardly nothing. But, without it, I'm unable to complete my current sewing project. It's a top vertical gear from my sewing machine. Actually, it's a replacement that's on its way.
I Do Wonder Sometimes….. (opens in a new tab)
Last April , the Scout Association launched the My Badges App for the iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad. This app has all the requirements for all badges, from the Beaver's right through to the Queen's Scout Award. And very useful it is too.
BSA Tiger Den Meeting 11 – The Show Must Go On and Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
This is the eleventh in the series of Tiger Cub Scout den meeting plans provide by BSA. This meeting plan covers Tiger Elective 21 - The Show Must Go On and Tiger Elective 47 - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
Be Prepared: There's an app for that (opens in a new tab)
The topic of electronics and the outdoors can be a hot button issue for many. For years many Scout units have maintained a ‘no electronics on campouts' policy. I think that camping should be about detaching from our digital devices. That said technology adds a lot of tools, many in the form of apps. In
Modeling the Expected Behavior
This weekend, our Troop conducted Junior Leader Training. Because we have so many young Scouts, we decided to do things a little different this year. This year, wanted to ensure that the leaders clearly understood what was to be expected as a leader.
How to Build a Fire Skit (opens in a new tab)
Skits can be a great way to start an instruction program. They get everyone's attention focused. This is a skit I saw at a camporee, but it would also work as an introduction to a session on fire building. [ This is a content summary only.
It worked, or maybe your just special.
If you reading this then it worked, or maybe your just special. Well fingers crossed we are all back up and running, I have made the decision to move away from the magazine style blog and back to a cleaner more traditional one.
Issue 289 – February 6, 2012 (opens in a new tab)
Rule No. 55: In phone conversations with fools, say whatever will make them pause; then hang up. Dear Andy, Do the Scouts themselves need to raise whatever funds may be needed for their Eagle Scout Leadership Service Projects? (Name & Council Withheld) For projects that require funding of some sort (for materiel, etc.), there's no BSA…
Gymnastics Pin for Cub Scouts (opens in a new tab)
If you have a Cub Scout who is really into gymnastics and he has already earned the Gymnastics belt loop, he can learn more about the sport by earning the pin. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
Look at yourself! (opens in a new tab)
Taking a break from answering readers' questions, a recent Ask Andy column, Troop Spotting instead gives advice to parents of Arrow of Light Scouts who are shopping for a troop. Much of the advice is stuff we know about: uniforming, youth …
Climbing In The New River Gorge
In earlier segments of this Venturing to the Summit series, we watched as members from Venturing Crews 32 and 44 from North Carolina worked and played in and around the New River Gorge. In this installment, that trend carries on as some of the group members rope up and head out for some climbing after…
Beyond words: Infographics show high-adventure bases by the numbers
Math was never my strong suit - that's exactly why I got into this business of words. So when I see numbers presented in an easy-to-digest format, I take notice. Case in point: These cool, new infographics that offer a glimpse into the BSA's four high-adventure bases.
First Hot Spot for 2012 Selected (opens in a new tab)
Leave No Trace designates Fourmile as first 2012 Hot Spot The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics selects the Fourmile Area near Buena Vista, CO as this year's first Hot Spot, putting a check on excessive recreational impacts. February 6, 2012 (Boulder, CO): The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics has selected the…
Podcast 104 – Qualifications for Youth Leaders (opens in a new tab)
IN THIS PODCAST Merit Badges, Qualifications for Youth Leaders KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Listen on your mobile device with Stitcher Smart Radio Follow us on FACEBOOK – TWITTER Subscribe to blog posts & the Scoutmaster Newsletter Join…
YAWRFAWE (opens in a new tab)
Yet Another Wilderness and Remote First Aid Week End I spent the weekend with a dozen Scouting folks covering the first aid training required for all the BSA High Adventure bases now. We had everything from lightning deaths to mosquito bites so the 16+ hours went fairly quickly.
An Eagle Scout on 'The Voice'? I'm listening… (opens in a new tab)
Memo to NBC: You didn't need to run all those ads for The Voice during yesterday's Super Bowl. To get me to tune in, you could've just said this: An Eagle Scout is among the hopefuls. Now that we have someone to root for, my wife and I plan to watch every episode of the…
Kick off Diamond Jubilee celebrations in scout style (opens in a new tab)
Scouts mark Queen's Diamond Jubilee with special activities starting on Accession Day.
Beyond Ski Trips – Winter Outings
The following is a Guest Article by Mike Dubrall. Mike "Uncle Dub Zero" Blogs and writes informative articles on backpacking and snow camping at 50Miler.com. It may come as a surprise to Scouters in Montana and Wisconsin with their cold weather camping traditions, but for many Scouts in other areas, winter has become a camping…
Nick & Kiff Discuss:- Should Girl Guiding UK & the Scout Association Merge?
I am in the NO Camp and Nick is in the YES Camp (pun intended?), The real question is who do you agree with?
Nick & Kiff Discuss:- Should Girl Guiding UK & the Scout Association Merge? (opens in a new tab)
As I mentioned last time, Chris and I have had another discussion this time on the topic of "Should Girl Guiding UK & the Scout Association Merge?". This time it's on Chris's blog, Jabbering All Day Long. Have a read, here , and tell us what you think by leaving a comment.
Neckerchief Slide Bracelet (opens in a new tab)
Last weekend ZM's den received their Arrow of Light award and crossed over to Boy Scouts. My den gave me a gift which included a gift certificate and this bracelet which one of the moms made from Cub Scout neckerchief slides.
Clock Neckerchief Slide (opens in a new tab)
Cub Scouts can make this simple neckerchief on their own. Use it as a gathering activity with the Turn Back the Clock theme. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
Unqualified, Unskilled, Immature: Perfect! (opens in a new tab)
Experience, maturity and skill are not prerequisites to leadership; they are the traits produced as we practice leadership. We often get email or comments from Scoutmasters with a troop of young Scouts wondering how they can be anything like boy led.
National Week of Giving encourages non-Scouters to give back
Has Scouting affected anyone in your life? I'll bet it goes beyond just you and your family. It might be your coworker who remembers catching his first fish at Boy Scout summer camp. Or your neighbor who has seen Scouts improve her community.
Growing inner-city Scouting: no myth... (opens in a new tab)
Wayne visits Greater London North Region to talk to them about their successes in recent times
I'm back! (opens in a new tab)
I am happy to announce that I am coming back with new posts and will return to Scouting Radio for more shows now that I have finally finished the throat proceedures, although not completely 100%, and have a restored computer that actually has found fit to return to normal Internet operations.
Larry says it well (opens in a new tab)
On the heels of a great JLT weekend and Troop elections, it is fitting that Clarke Green, fellow blogger and podcaster posted an article today that nailed my thoughts. The article was written by Larry Geiger, a contributor to Clarke's blog and regular commenter here on the Scoutmaster Minute Blog.
Two Good Turns (opens in a new tab)
I got to do my Good Turn yesterday and today. Shared some cooking secrets with another local troop last night. They've developed a bad habit of not cooking and the scoutmaster asked for some help. After talking with them and finding out their best, worst, and usual camping meals, it sure looked like they were…
Wildlife Management Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts
A major concern in this country is vanishing wildlife and wildlife habitat. Some of this loss comes from a lack of knowledge about the creatures of nature. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
Happy 102nd Birthday, Boy Scouts of America! (opens in a new tab)
For 102 years old, the Boy Scouts of America sure looks good. The nation's top youth-serving organization was born on Feb. 8, 1910 - five score and two years ago today. But despite its age, the BSA remains a vibrant, relevant movement of youth and adults who have a positive impact on the world.
One Way You Can Gain Leadership Skills
Youth Leadership is a big deal, and Chris S., one of the Patrol Z Reporters understands this better than many. His 3-part blog entry will outline some of the many ways Scouts can become effective leaders: NYTL. Keep reading for the 1st part of Chris' experience.
Splitting Firewood
Splitting wood with a retaining chain and bungee cord: This video features a wicked-good looking splitting axe by Fiskars. It looks to me like their X series splitting axes that come in 17″, 23 1/2″, 28″ and 36″ lengths. The geometry of the axe head creates a wedge whose top curves outward sharply – looks very…
3rd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 1 (opens in a new tab)
Today is the anniversary of the beginning of Scouting in the United States. Each of the past two years ( 2010 and 2011 ), I've marked this day with beginning a series of 100 daily posts, each noting the large and small ways I commit to Scouting.
HBD, BSA (opens in a new tab)
Hippo Birdie two Ewes, Boy Scouts of America! Scout On
Picture Thursday 09_02_12
I thought for this weeks Thursday image I would show you peace and tranquillity, it does not last long but when it comes it is blissful
Geocaching Merit Badge for Boy Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Geocaching is one of the newer merit badges offered to Boy Scouts. It was added in 2010. Geocaching is becoming more and more popular across the country, so this badge gives Scouts a way to learn about it. [ This is a content summary only.
3rd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 2 (opens in a new tab)
Day 2 of this year's 100 Days of Scouting brings news. First, it quit snowing yesterday as soon as I sent out the notices that we would cancel our meetings. I wish I could say it was the first time that had happened!
Stay Restless (opens in a new tab)
Tradition is a form of complacency and innovation is a form of restlessness. Complacency resists change: "We've always done it that way" "Nobody would like that change" "We don't get any complaints (well, one or two from people with sour grapes.)" "People will get confused if we change that."
From Scouting to the Super Bowl: Eagle Scout slackliner shares his story
Who was that slacklining at the Super Bowl? It's Andy Lewis, who got worldwide attention (and a kiss from Madonna) during halftime with his show-stealing performance on a two-inch tightrope. (See the jaw-dropping video below.) "This was not just a show," he says.
Scouting skills save lives (opens in a new tab)
Volunteer uses training to save an exhausted walker on a wintry hilltop.
Girl Scouts Win UN Forest Heroes Award (opens in a new tab)
Two Michigan Girl Scouts, Madison Vorva of Plymouth and Rhiannon Tomtishen of Ann Arbor, received the first ever International Forest Heroes Award for North America. The U.N. is recognizing the two girls for their efforts to bring international attention to the possible extinction of orangutans.
The International Guild of Knot Tyers (opens in a new tab)
The basis of most pioneering projects (but not all of them) is knotting, so like most Scouts, I am interested in tying knots. The International Guild of Knot Tyers was formed in 1982, and it's membership policy states: "The only qualification for membership of the International Guild of Knot Tyers (IGKT) is an interest in…
Photo Friday: Choosing the Right Camera (opens in a new tab)
Photo Friday We recognize that our audience has an interest in photography to capture special moments such as Courts of Honors, campouts, winter activities, family vacations, sport events, and other gatherings. "Photo Friday" is intended to help photography amateurs improve their photo shoots through photo tips, which may include basic skills, creative shooting techniques, and…
Sample the Pioneer Life at 2013 Jamboree
Are you excited for the 2013 National Jamboree and the Summit Bechtel Reserve? Good, because we are too! And to make sure the excitement continues to build, the volunteer team leader for all program activities at the 2013 jamboree, Russell Smart, is providing us with monthly updates on the Summit Blog .
Rice Crispy Treat Trees Recipe (opens in a new tab)
If you are doing something related to forestry, you can make these tree shaped snacks to go with the theme. Or make them for something related to family trees. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
How The National Park Service Prepares For Whitewater Rafting
Imagine your perfect whitewater experience. Got it? I'm guessing somewhere in that thought there are some seriously huge waves, a lot of sunshine, a raft full of your craziest friends and one cool raft guide. Sounds like a good time to us.
ShouldBeBack.com (opens in a new tab)
Anyone venturing into the wilderness should leave a detailed tour plan with a reliable contact who will contact emergency services if they have not returned on schedule. Here's a great idea – a free service called ‘ShouldBeBack.com'. Here's how it works: Create a trip with an interactive map and provide information for your emergency contacts.
Go underground with caver Bill Steele
Darkness. Close spaces. Underground tunnels. Most people do what they can to avoid these environments. Bill Steele seeks them out in caves around the globe. Instead of claustrophobia, "I have claustromania," laughs Steele, director of BSA's alumni relations and the National Eagle Scout Association.
BSA's 2011 Report to the Nation recaps a great year of Scouting (opens in a new tab)
What have Scouts been up to for the past year? Tons. But instead of merely telling you, why don't I show you? The Boy Scouts of America released its 2011 Report to the Nation today, showing the outside world what Scouts accomplished last year.
'Marketing News': February Issue Covers Marketing Awards, Webinars, and More (opens in a new tab)
Click to open Feb. issue The February issue of Marketing News has been published and is available online. In this issue, you can read about the 14th Annual National President's Awards for Marketing Excellence, which recognize councils for their excellence in marketing on behalf of the BSA.
Preaching to the Choir (opens in a new tab)
During this last years recharter we had an extremely disappointing turn in of the Journey to Excellence form. As a District committee we chalked this up to a couple of things.. perhaps it was that many people were not aware of the change in program.
3rd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 3 (opens in a new tab)
Day 3 brings fruit already. Welding merit badge announcement yesterday to our troop resulted in a merit badge counselor and two Scouts eager to get started. I have to admit, I'm surprised. Welding doesn't really appeal to me, so I have a hard time projecting enthusiasm.
Earn Date, Pamphlet Availability Announced for Welding Merit Badge
The wait is nearly over! Your Scouts can begin working on the BSA's newest merit badge-Welding-on Feb. 24. And, the new merit badge pamphlets are on their way to Scout shops as we speak. The merit badge, which was created through collaboration with the American Welding Society (AWS), the BSA Health and Safety Committee, and…
BSA Webelos Den Meeting Plan 7 – Citizen
BSA provides den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders on the Scouting.org website. This plan completes many of the requirements for the Citizen Activity Badge. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
Comments (opens in a new tab)
Please send me an email if you have problems using the new Comments on the site. You should be able to comment on any page, not just blog posts. Scout On
2-11-12
Listen Lord, oh listen Lord, As I whisper soft and low. Bless my Mom and Bless my Dad, For these are things that they should know. I have kept my Honor bright, The Oath and Law have been my guide.
3rd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 4 (opens in a new tab)
Day 4 Spent today doing some investing of time into our pack and troop. Sent out the list of requirements to the den leaders and den chiefs for the Den Chief Service Award . I think most of them have either earned it or are really close.
One Treasury, Three Funds (opens in a new tab)
As the newest treasurer of the Boy Scout Troop 68 committee it will be my job to pay bills and keep the checkbooks balanced. Some of the responsibilities I am familiar with, but others are presenting a bit of a challenge.
How to Register for First-Ever Jamboree at the Summit (opens in a new tab)
The need for staff at the jamboree and the steady progress underway at the Summit were hot topics at the recent BSA board and committee meetings held near the national office in Irving, Texas. To learn how to register yourself or to ask your volunteers to register, take a look at the February Board Handout…
Learn How to Market High-Adventure Opportunities
Camp attendance numbers are a leading indicator of retention. Learn ways to drive camp and high-adventure base attendance with a campaign that highlights the adventure and excitement of Scouting at a Marketing webinar planned for Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 9 a.m.
Announcements Song (opens in a new tab)
The Announcements Song will add some laughs to the dry business parts of your meetings. Sing "Announcements, announcements, announcements" followed by one of the verses and then do an announcement. Sing it again and then do another announcement. [ This is a content summary only.
Scouting- A Way of Life
Picked this up along the way.. it still rings true today. The Scout Oath and Law are a system of principles, and the program of Scouting is the method of making these principles work in the lives of boys. Let your boys know that the Oath and Law are the rules of the Troop.
AZT Maps (opens in a new tab)
One step closer to being ready for the Arizona Trail. I received a brand-new map set on CD of the entire 800+ miles of trail on Friday. The maps are 1:28,000 scale and each image prints on an 8.5x11 sheet.
Day 5 Love the jacket on this book… (opens in a new tab)
Day 5 Love the jacket on this book. My wife is ill with pneumonia, and I spent the day quietly reading about Scouting trends and updating my pack and troop on odds and ends while watching over her. Recommended to our pack that we pull together a more robust camping plan.
'The Commissioner': Winter 2012 Issue Now Available
Click to open Winter issue The Winter 2012 issue of The Commissioner newsletter has been published and is available online. In this issue, you can read about how the national Key 3 provides an integrated, engaged leadership model that can inspire Key 3's at regional, area, council, district, and unit levels.
Great recognition for Scouting in Scotland (opens in a new tab)
Joining Scouts Scotland for their annual Scottish Scout Burns Supper was a great opportunity to enjoy some warm hospitality and get up to speed on why Scouting in Scotland is thriving and is now formally recognised by schools.
FAQ Reinforces Strong Chartering Organization Relationship Between BSA, American Heritage Girls
The membership and training teams receive many questions about the relationship between the BSA and American Heritage Girls. To help explain how the two organizations work together, we've compiled some frequently asked questions into one document.