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A Time to Face the Facts.
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Well it all started about 6 months ago I had to take a break from blogging and finish some things up. You know little things like Wood Badge, Finding someone to get my back, getting trained for a new position. I'm going to run out of chairman stuff... [more]
The Difference Between in and Of
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Today is the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. Today I have ran across some that are incorrectly saying it is the Anniversary of the Boy Scout Movement IN America. Troop 1 in Pawhuska Oklahoma has the honor of being the... [more]
Adventure Base 100 New Orleans
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We are now approaching the dates for the seventh stop of the 2010 Adventure Base 100 tour. This stop will be at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hosting Council for this stop is that of the Southeast Louisiana Council. The exact... [more]
AB100 Austin, Texas Video
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Here is the Austin, Texas Adventure Base 100 video. Hope you all enjoy it. I know that Scouting Magazine posts these videos but I am trying to get these excellent videos out to as many people as possible. So enjoy it. Yours in Scouting Service Mark... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast Number 3
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Subscribe on iTunes Featuring; Centenary Observance, An Approach to Policy, 3rd in the series Instructional Methods for Scouts, Scoutmaster Minute; A Hot Mess Most of you know that us blogging podcasters or podcasting bloggers (your choice)... [more]
Happy Birthday Boy Scouts of America
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Hello fellow Scouters, We live in a society that is increasingly moving indoors. Kids rarely play outside all day (unless it's some organized "play time"). And families seem be spending less time together in the outdoors, doing activities like... [more]
Happy 100th BSA!
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Today the Boy Scouts of America celebrates its centennial anniversary! The program that has positively affected millions of children and young adults is 100 years old! As everyone is aware the celebration started in 2009 and will continue... [more]
Happy 100th Birthday, BSA!
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Today the Boy Scouts of America is celebrating 100 years of leadership , service , and adventure . We're so proud to be a part of this movement as an Official Licensee of the Boy Scouts of America. The entire internet is lighting up today in honor... [more]
Happy 100th Birthday, Boy Scouts of America!
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One-hundred years ago today, the Boy Scouts of America was founded. It's time to celebrate the profound impact Scouting has had on our country. Here are some ways to get started: Check out Joseph Csatari's painting, shown above, which... [more]
The 2010 Scouting Displays
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Last week I wrote about the displays I planned to place around town for Scouting Week. Three of the four were set up. I have not got around to the fourth one yet. I thought you may enjoy seeing pictures of the exhibits so here they are:... [more]
Centennary of the Boy Scouts of America
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Sir Robert Baden Powell had a very simple idea: The aim of the Scout training is to improve the standard of our future citizenhood, especially in Character and Health; to replace Self with Service, to make the lads individually efficient morally... [more]
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
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100 Years!!! Today we Celebrate the Adventure!!! It is a great day to be in Scouting, no matter the program, today we celebrate the Anniversary of the greatest youth movement in the United States and we look to the Journey that will lead us on an... [more]
Happy Birthday BSA!
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Today, February 8th, 2010 is the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America! In 1910 William D Boyce brought back from England Lord Baden-Powell's Scouting For Boys. Getting together with Ernest Seton and Dan Beard (and other like minded... [more]
What Would You Do? - Using Nontraditional Communications Means
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The current question for the What Would You Do? feature in Scouting Magazine: Phone calls, snail mail, and even e-mail seem antiquated to many of our Scouts. We're exploring nontraditional communications forms such as Twitter, Facebook, and... [more]
I'm Still Here
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I Just wanted to let everyone know that I have not disappaered off the end of the earth nor have I quit blogging. The past week has been very busy for me with our school musical and all the work I had I just couldn't sit down and blog. So I will be... [more]
Happy 100th Birthday Boy Scouts of America and .
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Today, Monday 8th February 2010, marks the 100th birthday of the world's second largest national Scouting organisation, the BSA . So, a big Happy Birthday to the whole organisation and to its many members! I'm sure that there will be a lot to hear... [more]
Iraqi Boy Scouts Interact With American Forces
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U.S. Air Forces Central, Baghdad Media Outreach Team Courtesy Story Date: 02.06.2010 "On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong,... [more]
Members of Congress Call on BSA to End Its Discrimination Against Gays and Lesbians
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On February 1, 2010, 26 Members of Congress urged the Boy Scouts of America to end its discriminatory policy of not accepting gays and lesbians in a letter sent to the Chief Scout Executive of the organization. The correspondence, initiated by U.S... [more]
Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program
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We've had a chance to review the new 2009 edition of the BSA Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide. In addition to a number of new academics subjects and new sports included in the program, most of the other subjects and sports have had... [more]
Scout Sunday
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Tomorrow is Scout Sunday - the first Sunday before February 8. This is a great opportunity to recognize the 'reverent' point of scouting. Our troop is serving at the church where we've met for the past 12 years. Scouts won't have any role in the... [more]
Buckeye March 2010 Packet (Take Flight)
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The Simon Kenton Council Buckeye District roundtable packet for March 2010 is available. The Buckeye District assembles a great roundtable packet each month which they post to the internet. This one has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits,... [more]
Lessons From the Past Walking Backpack
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This is not so much a lesson as it is just an amusing antidote. When I was a Scout we had a kid in the Troop that was a bit small for his age. He was part of our Troop High Adventure Team, as this was before Venturing. When we went to Philmont he... [more]
Winter Time Cub Scouting
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Jeremy Zweiacker is a KISMIF.org guest blogger from Oklahoma. He is a Tiger Cub Den Leader, an Eagle Scout, and a long time Scouter. Winter time is a great time to do Scouting activities with your own children. Today (as I write this on January... [more]
Missouri's Lt. Governor Kinder Recognizes 100th Anniversary of the BSA
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Lt. Governor Peter Kinder today honored the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) by celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Scouting. "Today, I am proud to honor the Boy Scouts of America on this tremendous milestone," Lt. Governor Kinder said. "Missouri has a... [more]
BSA Adventure Base 100 in Austin
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BSA Adventure Base 100 is in Austin, Texas. Take a peek inside the exhibit and meet Scout Sean Gingras. Sean talks about his battle with leukemia and his later efforts to raise money on behaf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the... [more]
Adventure Base 100, Vol. 5: Austin, Texas
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After an excellent debut in California and a quick stop in Las Vegas, Adventure Base 100 has landed in the Lone Star State. The video above shows AB 100 in Austin, the capital city of Texas. Watch for Scout Sean Gingras, whose battle with leukemia... [more]
Having a BSA Birthday Party This Weekend? Send Us Your Photos!
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Have you heard? Monday is the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. On Feb. 8, 1910, the BSA was founded. That makes Feb. 8, 2010, the perfect time for a party. We're sure that many of you will have 100th Anniversary activities with your... [more]
Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Course
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BSA Drops the Ball on Centennial Program
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The Boy Scouts of America recently announced the new "Heritage Merit Badge program," which was unrolled for the Centennial celebration and National has now placed this program on hold as the announcement was made prematurely. Plans are still being... [more]
Can Scouts Use Power Tools and Ladders?
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Sir:  I've been told by my Committee Chairman Boy Scouts are not allowed to use power tools nor climb ladders. Yet, when I look into the Guide to Safe Scouting, I find nothing of the sort. Have I overlooked something?... [more]
Scouts Respond to Cry for Relief in Haiti
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The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is rallying its troops for two separate efforts to assist families devastated by recent earthquakes in Haiti. First, the BSA is joining 160 member countries of the Switzerland-based World Organization of the Scout... [more]
Renowned American Psychologist Trains Haitian Boy Scouts to Give Mental Support to Haiti Earthquake Survivors
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Much has been reported about the devastation and anguish in Haiti after the tragic earthquake, but thousands of survivors are suffering emotionally without mental health professionals to help them deal with the trauma. Recognized New York clinical... [more]
Venturing Creation Day on Facebook
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"Celebrate Venturing Creation Day" on Tuesday, February 9 at 1:00am. Event: Celebrate Venturing Creation Day "Go Green - Go Venturing!" What: Rally Start Time: Tuesday, February 9 at 1:00am End Time: Tuesday, February 9 at 11:00pm Where: everywhere... [more]
Ask the Expert: Do I Use the New or Old Rank Requirements?
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It's time for another edition of Ask the Expert. Send us your questions, and Cracker Barrel will try to find the answers. Rockie Yardley of Oklahoma's Last Frontier Council wondered: What is National's official policy on the new rank... [more]
AB100 San Antonio, Texas
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The next stop for the 2010 tour of Adventure Base 100 will be San Antonio, Texas. It starts today, February 4 and will continue until February 7. It is being hosted in conjunction with the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. The times for the event... [more]
Jamboree Communication
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We are now at 5 months away from the 2010 National Jamboree and I have not seen anything from National except for unofficial, mixed messages from various Scouting email lists about this event. I can't believe how little information staff is getting... [more]
Planning the Displays
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February 8, 2010, marks the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. This year is also the 30th anniversary of Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68, of which I am the scoutmaster. We usually set up displays around town during Scout week so I have some... [more]
Baloo's Bugle March 2010 (Take Flight) Theme
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The new Baloo's Bugle is out. Baloo's Bugle is a helpful monthly unofficial newsletter with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the March 2010 " Take Flight " theme. Also... [more]
Trust
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The first part of the UK Scout Law states that 'A Scout is to be Trusted'. This law applies to both young people and Leaders alike, no exception. SM Jerry has posed something similar recently when he talks about honesty and setting a good example... [more]
Mistakes Were Made
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Mistakes are always made. Although our aspirations and expectations are high we rarely bring a project to completion without a misstep or difficulty. With the responsibility for planning and presenting Scouting is in the hands of the youth... [more]
Centennial Badges of Rank
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I do not want to kick the horse to death, every blogger out there has made a comment or had an opinion on the new Centennial Badges of Rank.. so here is my take.. Short and sweet.. I thought at first that the BSA could have some up with something... [more]
FEAR & ACCOMPLISHMENT
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FEAR & ACCOMPLISHMENTâ¦â¦â¦â¦.. It is okay to be afraid. It is not okay to let the fear hold you back from accomplishing great and wonderful things... [more]
For Y'all Down in the Bayou...
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For those of you in the New Orleans area... I got this today.. thought I'd spread the word. Boy Scouts of America Adventure Base 100 to Visit New Orleans Take a break from the Mardi Gras festivities and come celebrate the 100 th anniversary of the... [more]
Before Football, Colts Wide Receiver Snagged Accolades in a Different Uniform
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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie already has one impressive title: Eagle Scout. On Sunday, he's looking to add "Super Bowl champion" to his résum é. The 24-year-old NFL rookie caught seven touchdowns this season for the AFC champion... [more]
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #49 Leadership
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In this show we discuss Leadership and how leaders are made within the program of the Boy Scouts of America. Starting in Cub Scouts when the Scout learns the value of obedience, all the way up through adulthood, when the Scout manifests his... [more]
Record Number of Eagle Scouts Lead the Way to the Next Century of Scouting in Hudson Valley
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As the Boy Scouts of America prepares to kick off its 100th anniversary, the Hudson Valley Council reports that a record number of Boy Scouts earned the Eagle award last year. The final number of Eagles for 2009 came in at 162, said Scout Executive... [more]
Some Leadership Attributes
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Some of the principles that leaders need to know to be effective are: Honesty. The Leader must always be honest in everything he does. The problems with dishonesty are numerous, but when it comes to youth, they will eventually get caught up in... [more]
Historic Merit Badge Program on Hold
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According to the good folks over at U.S. Scouting Service Project News Blog, the historic Merit Badge program is on hold . There had been a few rumors about the program happening, but it looked like everything was in the bag when the Scouting... [more]
Historic Merit Badge Program on HOLD
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WE've gottten a note from BSA that the Historic Merit Badge program for the Centennial has been delayed. Although a notice was placed in the Scouting Magazine "Cracker Barrel" blog, it was premature. The requirements we posted were DRAFTS, and have... [more]
A Scout Is Thrifty...
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Most think of money when saying the Scout Law, but one can be thrifty with many things. I had a Scoutmaster Conference with a 2nd Class Scout this weekend and when I asked him which part of the Scout Law he needed some work on he said "Thrifty"... [more]
Old Film
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I found this site the other day which allows people to create their own videos by using old archive ones. So I had a look and came up with some that showed local Scouts in years gone by. There are, in fact, four videos here that I have stitched... [more]
BSA Wins 2010 Crosman Friend of Youth Shooting Award for Support of Youth Shooting
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For the first time in its six-year history, the 2010 Crosman Friend of Youth Shooting Award was won by an organization rather than an individual. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), celebrating its centennial this year and long known as the... [more]
Immesurable Qualities
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A cademic testing (love it or hate it) does not measure these qualities; Civic-mindedness      Endurance Peace Compassion Enthusiasm Persistence Courage Humility Reliability Creativity Imagination Resilience... [more]
Baloo's Bugle for "Take Flight" March's Theme, February RTs Is on-LINE
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Get ready to soar into the wild, bue yonder (or at least your kites, will !!) when you "Take Flight." Lots of hints for "Take Flight" - games, openings, closings, ceremonies, jokes, and more Jim Jones talks about the flight of the Votager and how... [more]
Lessons From the Past Corkscrew Dare
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On a backpacking trip, during a break the Scouts were bored. The decided to start daring each other. The dares were innocent enough until, âI dare you to sit on a corckscrewâ. Well one Scout did it and then exclaimed âIts going... [more]
BSA Recognized as Mutual of America American Humanics NonProfit Partner of the Year
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The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was recognized as the Mutual of America American Humanics Nonprofit Partner of the Year at the American Humanics Management/ Leadership Institute (AHMI), on Tuesday, January 5, in Phoenix. The BSA has been actively... [more]
VIdeo of the Week
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Here is the video for the 4th stop of the Adventure Base 100 tour. This stop was in Sacramento California. So here is the video, hope you enjoy it... [more]
Top January 2010 Posts
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Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for January 2010 (other than those solely about monthly theme items): 2009 New Belt Loops List New 2009 Cub Scout Belt Loops Coming Video Games Belt Loop Requirements 2009-2010 Program Helps Full Download... [more]
Centennial Rank Badges
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Last week the National Council released the designs for the 2010 centennial rank badges. The badges will have a special design that will say 2010 and the rank name around the top of the badge. These badges should be available in scout shops in the... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 2
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Scoutmaster Podcast 2 Featuring; 5 Things to Make the Most of Your Opportunity as a Scout Leader, Father Fred, 2nd in the series Instructional Methods for Scouts, Scoutmaster Minute; Cliff Young Most of you know that us blogging... [more]
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