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The National Council is offering the following lease car for sale: 2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2 FWD Mileage: 63,490 approximate miles Exterior color: Atlantic Blue metallic Interior color: Jet Black premium cloth Asking price: $19,969 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Equipment/Features: 3.0L V6 SIDI VVT engine AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3, XM Radio 6-speed automatic transmission Power windows/locks/driver's…
For Pip, the stakes keep getting higher. The 19-year-old Eagle Scout sings live tonight on NBC's The Voice with even more on the line. Pip grew up singing at Eagle Scout courts of honor. In other words, he needs your help more than ever.
Online applications for the latest session of Naturally Slim-which is available to all benefits-eligible employees and spouses-are due by Friday, May 4. You will be notified of your application status via email by May 9 and, if you are accepted, you will begin the program May 12.
BSA has just released a Cub Scout pack meeting plan called Cub Cafe related to this core value. For more ideas for use with this theme, see my Cub Cafe program theme page. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
I walked 70000 steps on the trail today. I traveled about 35 miles today. Made it to the South Kaibab trailhead by 6:00 this evening. That is the starting down point for the Grand Canyon. Then I took a free shuttle back to Grand Canyon Village to figure out camping or hotel.
General Springs snow...
I got my permit for today at Cottonwood so I have a 14 mile hike with a late start. It will probably be the hottest day of hiking down in the canyon. Since I'm hiking more than 10 miles, I had to fill out a waiver with emergency info.
Here's the results from the Outings and Meetings Attendance Survey. 48 different troops responded to the survey, most have between 20-40 Scouts: The vast majority meet weekly: Most see 50-75% at unit meetings
Warning : This post contains spoilers. Don't read if you haven't watched last night's episode! Adam Levine warned his team that nobody was safe, and then he proved it. Adam eliminated Pip, the Eagle Scout from Georgia, at the end of last night's episode of The Voice .
Rule No. 71: • Procrastination can always be solved…eventually. ________________________________________ SHOWDOWN TIME! Here are the answers to Sunday's quiz, and the BSA sources behind the answers. How did YOU do? Did any surprise you? 1. Packs and troops can decide how much of the uniform they want to wear.
Heading to the Summit soon? Beginning July 1 , if you're behind the wheel of a car in West Virginia, you'll need to send text messages or talk on your handheld cell phones before getting under way because a new law banning the use of such devices while driving goes into effect.
The Development and Corporate Alliances Department (formerly the National Development Office) has a number of exciting initiatives under way. Learn more about them in this brief video featuring Assistant Chief Scout Executive Brad Farmer and department manager Craig Shelley.
A long time ago a Scouting mentor of mine told me that the secret to success in a Troop is PROGRAM, PROGRAM, PROGRAM. When you have a strong program you have Scouts that stay in Scouting, you have good advancement, you have Trained leaders, you have active Scouts and Scout parents.
Register now for a webinar that will show you how to leverage service projects happening in your council to tell the Scouting story. Learn new ways to capture and "package" service hours to promote Scouting in your community. Hear a "sneak peak" introduction to two new community service opportunities: BSA's Adopt-a-School and Messengers of Peace.
A quick clarification from the jamboree office : Despite what you may have heard, anyone who is old enough to go to the jamboree is old enough to go white-water rafting at the jamboree. The New River, in the heart of West Virginia, is pretty perfect for everyone of all abilities, and all people of jamboree…
The core value for the month of May for the Cub Scout program is Health and Fitness. If you are still looking for ideas for your May pack or den meetings, consider the Physical Fitness pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program.
How much for high-quality software to get your Scouts ready for the SAT and ACT? A . Too much. B . A pretty penny. C . An arm and a leg. D . $200. E . Nothing. Got your answer? Pencils down; let's check your work.
This is second in a series of three posts about the Scout Meeting and Outing Attendance Survey. Part one is here and part three is here . We know that there are complimentary activities that can conflict with our Scout’s attendance at meetings and outings.
Starting on Earth Day on Sunday in Nederland, the e-tour has been spreading the word about Leave No Trace all over Colorado for Earth Week! It's been a truly beautiful location to talk about environmental stewardship to audiences ranging from interested citizens in Boulder County to high schoolers set on making a difference to elementary…
Take a peek at the photo from our March-April "Where Am I?" contest and you might think you're standing in Wind Cave National Park. But take a closer look at the clues: You can find "frosty, crystal-like adornments" in Jewel Cave National Monument , located in South Dakota's Black Hills.
We know that there are complimentary activities that can conflict with our Scout's attendance at meetings and outings. here's what survey respondents reported about what keeps Scouts away and what draws them in – let's
Here's the Situation: While camped in an area that does not allow collection of wood for fuel, you notice people a few campsites over dragging large logs to their fire ring. It's getting dark and the temperature is dropping, but the campsite host that typically sells firewood isn't around and the wood is locked up.
Scouts and Scouters aren't the only ones counting down the days until the Summit opens. (446, as of today!) So, too, are the people of West Virginia, who stand to benefit greatly from having a national high-adventure base nearby. That's according to an editorial published this week in The Register-Herald , the daily newspaper based in…
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day is the single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the United States. Each year, more than 35,000 amateur radio operators gather with their clubs, their friends, or by themselves to operate their radios as an emergency preparedness exercise or a public relations demonstration.
In January, President Obama announced the creation of a new program called Summer Jobs+ that challenges business leaders and communities to provide hundreds of thousands of summer jobs for America's low-income and disconnected youth. To ensure our youth have full access to this program, the BSA is asking all councils to help us by identifying…
Nearly 105 years on from the publication of first Chief Scout Robert Baden-Powell's Scouting for Boys, Bear Grylls' own book, Scouting for All, is now on sale.
Back in 2010, there was a landmark case that changed the Boy Scouts of America. It was the case of a former Scout charging he was sexually abused by a Scoutmaster in the Troop back in the 1970′s. I wrote a couple of articles about it. Oddly enough, this is one that I published two
No words can do justice to their courage and their cheerfulness. To be brave cheerily, to be patient with a glad heart, to stand the agonies of thirst with laughter and song, to walk beside Death for months and never be sad- that's the spirit that makes courage worth having.
Earlier today I received an email from a "fan of the blog and podcast".. his email is certainly appreciated and I am glad that he took the time to express his thoughts, but… I will not post the email here, but let me share with you the part that got me to write this post.
In the 2011-2015 National Council Strategic Plan , one of the key objectives in the area of "Resources and Finances" is to ensure the BSA is committed to the highest standards of stewardship, governance, and transparency. To ensure steady progress toward this goal, the BSA is encouraging local councils to embrace our new enterprise risk management…
Click to open May 1 issue The May 1 issue of the Finance Impact e-Letter has been published and is available online. The Finance Impact Department has joined with the Association of Fundraising Professionals to provide participants of the 2012 National Development and Fiscal Management Symposium with concurrent educational sessions at the first annual AFP…
It is amazing what you can do with a glass of beer and a phone, when you are bored waiting for your dinner.
Our troop recently camped at Johnson Shut-Ins State Park in southern Missouri. While we were there, we took a day trip to Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and hiked the Mina Sauk Falls Trail. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
Thanks to The Hunger Games , archery is cool again. Your move, Scout leaders. In the megahit film and book, the character Katniss Everdeen (above) uses a bow and arrow to hunt for food. And she does it in style. Sounds like a great opportunity for Scouters to get their troop excited about Archery merit badge…
All over AR . For the past three months, we have traveled all over the Southeast providing outreach and workshops to more than 25 schools, universities, organizations, and land management agencies. All though Arkansas expands our reach to just west of the Mississippi River, we experienced some creative groups that are benefiting from the Leave No…
This is third in a series of three posts about the Scout Meeting and Outing Attendance Survey. Part one , and two . Respondents to the survey noted that ‘fun’ was an important element that encouraged Scouts to attend outings and meetings.
This is third in a series of three posts about the Meetings and Outings Attendance Survey. Part one, and two. Respondents to the survey noted that ‘fun' was an important element that encouraged Scouts to
April Backyard Sessions In 2011 the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics introduced a new social activism and environmental stewardship campaign called Backyard Sessions. Backyard Sessions take many forms, but most of all they bring together and activate local communities to incorporate Leave No Trace into all of the ways we live and play.
Spring is in the air; time to start planning trips, sorting gear, and possibly, replacing old equipment. But what are you supposed to do with those old, empty (and partially full) gas canisters for your stove? It's not always as easy as tossing it into the trash.
The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers, as well as the Leave No Trace e-tour Team are conducting the following training events across the country in May. For more information about these or to attend, visit their calendars. We hope to see you on the road!
Troop 1994 in Concord, California, is pretty busy these days practicing its outdoor skills for an upcoming camporee. The Scouts will be competing against other troops to demonstrate how well they work as a team. What's unique about these Scouts is that they are all special-needs teens, but they don't let that stand in their…
The Council Operations Breakfast Club conference call planned for May 2 is titled "Building Highly Effective Sales Competencies in the BSA." Please join host and Assistant Chief Scout Executive Gary Butler as he updates everyone on this major development initiative launched last year.
If you've been to a national Scout jamboree, then you know what a big deal it is. It probably figures into your memories of Scouting in a major way. You might have done an activity for the first time and been hooked for life.
A team of i.Scout runners complete the 2012 Virgin London Marathon, cheered on by The Scout Association and other supporters
The theme for Wayne's weekend has been working together, whether in a new District, with two neighbouring Districts or making new volunteers feel welcome and supported.
I walked 36103 steps on the trail today. I traveled about 14 miles today. So many things keep coming together and working out on this trip, it's amazing. I got to the Back Country office for a permit so I could camp in the canyon.
It looks like there is going to be a sequel to the film Scout Camp: The Movie . It will be called The Klondike . A website has been posted for people who would like to be a part of this new film by donating money (as little as $10) to the financing of the project.
I walked 44426 steps on the trail today. I traveled about 27 miles today. After a very warm night down in the canyon, I hiked out the north rim. Simply spectacular scenery the entire way. The trail was terrific and the hike went quickly even though my left leg is nearly shot.
With the expected bad weather and my legs being so worn out, I decided to take one last rest day here in Jacob Lake. I got dressed and filled water to do the 24 miles I need to backfill but walking around the parking lot didn't feel good so I wimped out.
Today is Freedom Day in South Africa, a commemoration of our first inclusive elections in 1994. Here's a classic flag pole flying the South African Flag, which flew for the first time 18 years ago today. This 3m (10 foot) lath flag pole is suspended from four stakes (we use 20mm steel stakes, but you…
…is the kind of response you get when asking the Scouts (etc.) to go to St. George's Day Parade on a Sunday afternoon. And in a sense, they are right! It's not the same as hanging off a rock on a rope, paddling down a river in a canoe or even spending the night in…
BSA provides a set of Tiger den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. This den meeting is a Go See It which covers two of the Tiger Cub Scout electives: Tiger Elective 43 – Pet Care and Tiger Elective 31 – Learn about Animals.
I came across this video on Youtube from 4th Golcar Scout Group today. Being a bit of a Trekkie, I was very impressed that they had managed to get Patrick Stewart to record it for them. I wonder if we could get someone famous to do a video for us??
Hello all: It's the Friday Report for sending Me OVER THE EDGE for Cascade Pacific Council and Boy Scouts! Thank you to all of those who have already Donated! We are at $1050! Awesome. There are many reasons to donate to a cause. Please consider donating to help the Cascade Pacific Council provide a great
Hey all… this may put you over the edge with my blog.. but I refuse to keep asking till I get what Scouting needs.. Money! A few weeks back I asked for donations for our Council's fundraiser "OVER THE EDGE".
At last night's troop meeting, the scouts asked me about the itinerary for the Camporee that is coming up next week. I said "When are we leaving? I thought you said that we were going up on Saturday and only staying one night.
Need an idea for High Adventure? Here's one I wish our Varsity Scout Team or Venture Crew could do…a 13-mile hike to Rainbow Bridge via the South Trail. It starts at the old abandoned Rainbow Lodge that dates back to …
As most of you know I am Troop Guide for Wood Badge Course W1-492-11. One of my Might Buffalo patrol members needed some help with his ticket. One of his items is to introduce his Troop to the many different ways of preparing meals while camping.
This was the longest work week of my life. Knowing that one of your co-workers will never be at work again is very difficult to face especially when that person was someone that everyone liked and looked forward to seeing day in and day out.
I walked 56314 steps on the trail today. I traveled about 28 miles today. PapaBear drove me to where I hitched a ride. I walked back up to the trail and hiked it Jacob Lake. Now I just need to do 28 more miles tomorrow.
I walked 54461 steps on the trail today. I traveled about 28 miles today. I'm Done! I reached Utah at 2pm today and PapaBear was waiting to take me to Phoenix - we're on our way now. I overdid it the past few days and my legs really hurt, but nothing serious.
Scouts meet HM The Queen and Chief Scout Bear Grylls during St George's Day National Queen's Scout celebrations at Windsor Castle.
Tonight my son was presented his Eagle Scout Award. I can not express in words how very proud I am of him. Over the past 11 years him and I have been on a great adventure. At times the trail was rocky and hard to navigate.
To earn the Venturing Ranger award, a young man or woman must complete eight core requirements and four electives. One core requirement is First Aid. [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]
Did you miss what happened this week, here is a round up of some of the great media coverage that happened.
Every now and then, I have a chance to visit another troop, and when I do, I observe how they operate compared with other troops (and our own). I pay attention to who is leading – the Scouts or the …
The 2013 National Jamboree is all about action, right? Well, right, as long as "action" includes patch-trading action. Just like in past jamborees, and in addition to all the high-adventure activities that will be available to you, 2013 will include classic jamboree activities that you have grown to love, including the ever-popular, vastly competitive patch-trading…
Allow me to amend the Scout Law to add this: A Scout is Grateful. I'm grateful to the Western Publishing Association for naming Bryan on Scouting the Best Web Publication Blog/Trade & Consumer at its 61st Annual Maggie Awards last week.
Little Missouri River in Theodore Roosevelt National Park The e-tour has made it to the Dakotas! Over the past 48 hours, we have traveled from Nebraska to South Dakota to the northern reaches of North Dakota, arriving in Minot today for a couple days of training.
IN THIS PODCAST Fun and Partials LINKS IN THIS PODCAST Survey of Meeting and Outing Attendance 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
Rule No. 72: • The BSA trainer's motto: "Look Prepared." ________________________________________ Dear Andy, Some of the finest leaders in Scouting are female, and we want to find more! I'm a male District Commissioner; one of our district's best Unit Commissioners is female, and together we're trying to create a course for this fall's University of Scouting.
Can a unit set attendance requirements? Can Scouters mandate, for example, that Scouts show up for at least half of all meetings and outings? When I first received this question in 2009 , the answer was no. But that was back when Bryan on Scouting was called "Cracker Barrel."
A look back on April for Jabbering All Day Long
