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December 2015
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Scouter Claus and Star Wars (opens in a new tab)
I am currently serving as the cubmaster of Melrose Pack 68. I am into my second year of holding this position. While it was not a position I was looking for when I joined the Cub Scout pack committee, I have been having fun.
NOAC 2015 Recap: Day 5 (opens in a new tab)
Day 5 (Wednesday) Day 5 followed the format of the previous day, with training in the morning and free time in the afternoon. The training this day was the same for the whole lodge, and we attended with other lodges for the seminar the "Secret to Ruling the World" about how each of us can…
Merry Christmas! (opens in a new tab)
This old Scouter would like to wish every Scouting family out there a very Merry Christmas. May you have a great time with your family and friends, and safe journey as you go out to celebrate the holiday.
How the man in the mirror cut his hair
How the man in the mirror cut his hair Austin: How does the man in the moon cut his hair? Jaime: How? Austin: Eclipse it. View On WordPress
NOAC 2015 Recap: Day 6 (opens in a new tab)
Day 6 (Thursday) Day 6 was the third full day at NOAC (fourth actual day of the conference) with more training classes. This day had me attending the "OA websites" class to learn tips on building websites for a lodge and tips on communication.
NOAC 2015 Recap: Day 7 & 8 (opens in a new tab)
Day 7 (Friday) Day 7 was the last full day at NOAC. the next day we would be headed home. For most of the attendees, the morning was spent helping with a huge "service project" were they tested out the campus's emergency response system by participating in a campus wide fire drill.
Dick Douglas, an Eagle Scout for 90 years, dies at 103 (opens in a new tab)
Robert Dick Douglas Jr., who won a trip to Africa in a Boys' Life contest, flew with Amelia Earhart and was the longest-serving Eagle Scout ever, has died.
Course correction for your journey (opens in a new tab)
A few weeks ago I answered a question about whether a unit should rearrange its adult roster to take advantage of points available on the Journey to Excellence. By registering a den leader as an assistant Cubmaster instead, the pack would qualify for additional JTE points and possibly a higher level.
Encore Podcast 2 – Brick Mason; Scoutmaster (opens in a new tab)
Brick Mason, Scoutmaster, Superhero Please enjoy this encore edition while the podcast is on vacation right along with you as you enjoy the holidays with your friends and family. I'll be back on January 11th with podcast 298. You can listen to our archived podcasts here Sponsored By ScoutmasterCG.com Backers Listen to this episode (00:10:18)…
Another Great Year (opens in a new tab)
Happy New Year!!! Wow, 2015 just flew by but what a great year it was. With this being only our second year of running a summer program, we had all sorts of new milestones. We had our official opening of the James C.
Top 5 Features in 2015 (opens in a new tab)
And that's a wrap on yet another year. They seem to go by so quickly, don't they? The time moves even more swiftly when you have great tools that help to make things more efficient and accessible. With that in mind, we are wrapping up this year and ringing in 2016 by celebrating IdeaScale's top…
2016 Order of the Arrow officers elected (opens in a new tab)
The 2016 Order of the Arrow officers have been elected, and Hunter Jones of the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge of Nashville, Tenn., will serve as National Chief.
Issue 467 – December 29, 2015 (opens in a new tab)
________________________________________ Dear Andy, Last week (December 22 – Issue 466), in response to a 14 year-old Scout who's been getting into fights, with punching Scouts in the face, kicking them in the shins with steel-toed boots, and threatening Scouts with a knife, you ended by saying, "…since you also mentioned that he may be going with a…
The Summit Introduces A New Pilot Program For An Ancient Sport (opens in a new tab)
The Summit Bechtel Reserve is already known for its wide array of Scouting activities, but can you guess what the newest addition to the Summit’s action-packed portfolio could be? We’ll give you one hint: this ancient invention totally revolutionized projectiles more than a millennium ago.
Asleep at the Wheel (opens in a new tab)
Grrr. Hootsuite is supposed to be feeding my posts to Facebook & Twitter to share with everyone. Apparently it lost connection and hadn't posted the last week of updates. It should be fixed now, I'll have to monitor more closely I guess...
Pair of Florida Scouts With Help From Their SM Rescue Two Swimmers
Scouts from Troop 255 of the Southwest Florida Council where on a camping trip when they heard cries for help and rushed into action. They discovered a pair of unsupervised children swimming in a large creek. One was going under and the other was caught off shore in weeds.
The Order of the Arrow Elects New 2016 Officers (opens in a new tab)
On Monday, Dec. 28 the Order of the Arrow elected new youth officers for 2016 during the OA National Planning Meeting. Read the Scout profiles below to learn more about the newly elected leaders. 2016 National Chief Hunter Jones Hunter is from Middle Tennessee Council in Nashville, TN.
How a Cub Scout Event Showed This Mom What Scouting Is All About (opens in a new tab)
If you’re not sure what to expect at your first Scouting event as a parent, prepare to be as excited as your son will be when you both discover what the Boy Scouts of America has to offer. Emily, creator of the Busy Mommy blog, discovered her own Scouting enthusiasm when she and her youngest…
2015 Year in Review (opens in a new tab)
It's been a busy year. Here's a list recapping all of our events and links to the ones I've posted about. Date, Unit, Event, Category 1/10, Pack 700, Pinewood Derby, event 1/17, Troop 117, Rocknasium trip, Campout 1/23, Pack 700, Webelos Bridging, event 1/24-1/25, Troop 117, OKPIK, training 1/31, Troop 117, Eagle COH, Troop Meeting…
Year End Camp Summary for 2015 (opens in a new tab)
Here is our year-end camp summary for 2015: 1) Jan – Backpacking with snowshoes in Little Cottonwood Canyon* 2) Feb – Klondike 2015 at Soldier Hollow (District-sponsored event) 3) Apr – White Rock near Dugway 4) May – Backpacking to Rudy's Flat 5) Jun – Traditional Goblin Valley trip to hike slot canyons ** 6) Jul – Summer Scout Camp at Bear…
Year Round Camping Summary for 2015 (opens in a new tab)
Here is our year-end camp summary for 2015: 1) Jan – Backpacking with snowshoes in Little Cottonwood Canyon* 2) Feb – Klondike 2015 at Soldier Hollow (District-sponsored event) 3) Apr – White Rock near Dugway 4) May – Backpacking to Rudy's Flat 5) Jun – Traditional Goblin Valley trip to hike slot canyons ** 6) Jul – Summer Scout Camp at Bear…
How Scouting Prepares Youth for Emergencies (opens in a new tab)
How has the Scout motto, “Be Prepared” helped you? A quick glance at Scouting Newsroom or your local news will tell you Scouts everywhere are living by those two words and using their Scout know-how to take action during some serious emergency situations.
The Must-Have Marketing Tools of 2016 You’ll Discover in This Webinar Series (opens in a new tab)
Want to find a way to jump-start your council’s recruitment in the new year? Look no further because the December NextConnect webinar will be available online soon with the latest marketing and recruitment resources. In the December NextConnect webinar, Marketing and Experience Management department manager, Michael Ramsey shared useful insights from BSA marketing experts on…
Issue 468 – December 31, 2015 (opens in a new tab)
________________________________________ Thank you, one and all! Frankly, I'm shocked and delighted to hear from so many readers asking for a year-end installment of THE MANTOOTH BONE . So here you have it, with my apology for the oversight and my gratitude for your interest… This part of the story takes place in the first third of the…