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Want to be a stronger leader? Ask any Arrowman who’s been to the National Leadership Seminar (NLS) – it’s the solution for you. Get equipped for challenging roles at the forefront of units, chapters, and lodges with course material that complements other leadership development such as troop-level training, National Youth Leadership Training Course, and Wood Badge.
Are you motivated and inspired by the Scout requirements? What about your Scouts? Are your fellow Scouters inspired to administer them by adopting an encouraging, inspiring tone themselves? Can you smell the wood smoke and feel the warming glow of a campfire against the cold sting of a winter campout when you read them?
You know Caterpillar (CAT), the heavy-duty machinery company. But do you know CAT, the content marketing powerhouse? The company’s foundation recently donated $25,000 to the W.D. Boyce Council to fund the council’s program dedicated to serve central Illinois inner city youth.
Want to know an easy (yet genius) way you can amplify recruiting efforts in your council? Take a page from the Spirit of Adventure Council ‘s book and invite everyone to join your Scouting events and activities. Read on to learn how this council is adopting a culture that’s all about embracing their local community…
Sell Cub Scout popcorn to your friends and relatives who live far away by making a video of your Cub Scout asking for the sale!
When Lydialice’s son came home from school with a desire to be outdoors and do the things Scouts do best, she didn’t just sign him up for Cub Scouts. She started her own Pack. “We knew that we needed trained leaders,” Lydialice explains in a new video you can use to share Scouting’s value.
Jessica sent in this question: I am new to all this and our place hasn't had cubs in a very long time, we were very small but this year after round ups we got a pretty good turn out and would like to keep them all, last year we had lots and everyone but the…
Is this the most difficult level of Super Mario Maker ever? You've probably heard of the brand-new Super Mario Maker game, blending inventiveness and creativity into one brilliant platformer. Super Mario Maker lets you craft your own side-scroller, right down to the levels and power ups.
I came across a program from the 41st National Conference of the Order of the Arrow (or what we would call the 1956 NOAC these days). I didn't know it, but my dad had gone to that conference as a scout.
Yogi Berra, the baseball legend whose Scouting service earned him the Silver Buffalo Award, has died. He was 90.
Sponsored Post: You can feel good about a Country Meats fundraiser. This family-run business offers snack sticks your Scouts will have no trouble selling.
The council named after Daniel Carter Beard is about to honor the man who was instrumental to the foundations of Scouting. On Oct. 24, the Dan Beard Council will unveil a life-size bronze statue of the Scouting icon. The statue is a gift from Scouting benefactor and patron of the arts Bob Griffin.
Here are two Word Doc files that might be useful to Cubmaster Ramon and anyone else tasked with filling out recognition item paperwork for a large Pack. When a scout completes one of the new Cub Scout Adventures, he receives a belt loop or pin for recognition along with a pocket card documenting the adventure…
Yogi Berra, the New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher, Scouting supporter, and beloved national figure, died yesterday in his New Jersey home. He was 90. Although famous for his athletic achievements and tongue-in-cheek Yogi-isms, Scouting nation remembers the baseball icon as a passionate champion to the Scouting movement.
Merit badges cover American Business, Woodwork and everything between. Boy Scouts should read these 12 steps to learn how to earn a merit badge.
You've probably seen the t-shirts that read (Fill in the blank) is life. The rest is just details. Put any activity in the blank: Football, softball, soccer, cheerleading, golf, snowboarding… and you can probably find a shirt with the slogan.
A volunteer from Texas cares so much about flag etiquette that he prepared a presentation he'll send to fellow volunteers. Here are 10 things to know.
@oabsa Found my dad's old OA Handbook from the 1950's. It was really cool to see the history in it, his history as a youth Arrowman. He had recorded his activity in his lodge ( the same lodge I was inducted in).
This is the fifth and final article in a series about the BSA Hornaday Award Program . In this segment, the Hornaday award requirements for Venturers are described.(...) Continue reading the article at http://scoutermom.com/17605/bsa-hornaday-award-program-other-hornaday-project-categories/
Cool car experience for Atlanta Scouts If you want to be a mechanic for Porsche, you have to get trained at the Porsche Cars North America headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. If you're a Scout, you can work on the Automotive Maintenance merit badge at the same facility with the same professionally trained instructors.
Scouts and adults who visit three or four BSA national high-adventure bases can earn the Grand Slam or Triple Crown of National High Adventure awards.
Bray Barnes, Distinguished Eagle Scout and world chairman of the International Catholic Conference on Scouting, met Pope Francis at the Vatican in 2014.
New Award for Boy Scouts
October's suggested troop program theme is Science (Note: Each month, Boys' Life magazine picks a theme from the Program Features for Troops, Teams, and Crews series of books for readers to consider for their program.) There's an area of science for pretty much everything.
Chief’s note: The eyes of the world are on the U.S. this week as Pope Francis makes his first visit to our country as the head of the Catholic Church. Among those watching with great interest is Bray Barnes, world chairman of International Catholic Conference of Scouting (ICCS).
Eagles by state, 1912-2011 My NOAC Centennial Lodge So here's a comparison from an infographic about Eagle Scouts , showing where Eagle Scouts are from. Again, not a scientific survey of where scouting is most popular, but an indicator. It does follow the general trend of where people I met at NOAC are from.
There is a nice article in Bryan on Scouting today with comments and discussion on the blog about Scouts being on a first name basis with their adult leaders. I know it may be bad form to take this discussion from Bryan and use it here, so I apologize up front and if you will…
@thecubscouts @scouting #cubscouts #boyscouts Next in the line of handbook histories, we have the Wolf Handbook.
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and understanding from his timeless ideas.
Certain circumstances make traditional Scouting an imperfect fit for certain young men. That's why Lone Scouts was created.
It seems like we live our life by rule books. We have policies and procedures to follow at work. The clubs and organizations we belong to have by-laws, rules and regulations. Every sport has an official rule book, and most sports teams have a policy manual of some sort for parents and participants. How about
Explore STEM with the BSA's Nova awards Our country needs more professionals working in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Find out if one of these fields might be right for you by working on one of the BSA's Nova awards.
Join us in congratulating Jason Smith, who will serve as Scout Executive of the Tuscarora Council in Goldsboro, NC, starting Oct. 16, 2015. Jason began his Scouting career as the Exploring executive at the Heart of Virginia Council in Richmond, VA.
What are the basic principles behind Scouts taking on positions of responsibility in Scouting? Our procedures are based on something more than policy or practice they have to have a basis in principles, in what makes Scouting what it is.
Help your Cub Scout pick out the right personal nutritional goals for the Webelos Cast Iron Chef adventure.
Katie sent in this question: Hello, I am the Religious Emblems Coordinator for our troop and have been for the past 3 years. I am also a committee member at large. I've never bought myself a boy scout uniform. In your opinion, should I be wearing one?
@thecubscouts @scouting #cubscouts #boyscouts Second in the Cub Scout handbook histories, we have the Bear Handbook.
In one assistant Scoutmaster's troop, there's a "heated difference of opinion" about this: Should parents be invited to sit in during troop meetings?
Strap on those thinking caps folks because STEM Scouts is inviting you to experience a world of investigation, microscopic sights, stop-motion video reels, and experiments that’ll have your noggins reeling – all in the comfort of your own home (or home laboratory for you scientists!).
Have you visited the National Scouting Museum website lately? If not, you better check it out now because the site is loaded with new resources and tools, perfect for planning your next trip to the National Scouting Museum in Irving, TX.
The 5 Greatest Videogame Baddies of All-Time Videogame villains are be ruthless, frustrating and - maybe more than anything - memorable. Here's our list of the top five videogame baddies of all time. Don't forget to sound off with your own list in the comments section below.
When speaking at a town hall meeting in Iowa recently, President Obama spoke against politically biased colleges which put restrictions on the guests and speakers that they invite to their campuses. He said, "Anybody who comes to speak to you and you disagree with, you should have an argument with them.
How to build a Mason jar bird feeder This project can help keep backyard birds fed during the winter. WHAT YOU'LL NEED 1? x 8? x 5? pine board cut into the following seven pieces: 7-1/2? x 7-1/2? 6? x 6?
________________________________________ Dear Andy, On the question of "Should a group of Scouters band together and purchase a James E. West Fellowship for another Scouter?"-Without a doubt, Yes! I'm on the professional side of the campsite. When I was promoted from District Director to Development Officer, the volunteers of my district wanted to demonstrate their appreciation for…
A Scouting volunteer came up with a simple, ingenious way to keep your paper towel roll from unraveling when camping in the front country.
Eagle Scout Ken Whisenhunt, head coach of the Tennessee Titans, sat down with Eagles' Call to share his thoughts on coaching, Scouting and leadership.
Is your council looking for exciting new ways to grow Exploring? If so, taking on the Exploring Explosion campaign and attending the Exploring Explosion Orientation Webinar is a must for you! Exploring Explosion is a mission-driven Exploring growth campaign powered to engage more volunteers and professionals, advance local programs, and ultimately improve Journey to Excellence…
For parents looking to remain a lasting influence on their children’s lives, what’s more helpful than borrowing character-building insights from fellow parents? If you’ve been keeping up with our “Families Like Yours” video series, you’ve seen Juan’s emotional video on how Scouting looks from a father’s perspective.
The Indian Nations Council ‘s recent open-invitation Scouting event welcomed tons of prospective Scouts outdoors to experience the fun that can only be found in Boy Scouts. And the hands-on, hardy fun of the day reined in the attention of mom blogger Kristy, creator of Mommy Hates Cooking .
I am still basking in the message of peace and hope delivered by Pope Francis during his visit to the U.S. last week. I was touched by his warmth and compassion as he made his way from the halls of Congress, where he reminded legislators to care for others; to the U.N.
