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Scouts Canada Good Turn

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Lesson Emergency Tent Stakes

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When I was still a Scout we were on a backpacking trip. It was a windy, but clear day. The ground was all solid rock, it was just the way this location was... one big slab of rock. When it came time to set up camp we Scouts needed to stake down our... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 30

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Amazon Today I: Printed out the pdf workbook for Personal Fitness for my First Class Scout. Emailed reminder to the troop to bring their packed backpacks to the meeting tomorrow night. First backpacking trip for half of the troop. I love the stuff... [more]

Cub Scouts Meet Steve Holcomb, Olympic Gold Medalist and Eagle Scout

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Some people have all the luck. Last weekend, in addition to racing pinewood derby cars against NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon , a group of Atlanta Cub Scouts met Steve Holcomb , driver of the gold medal-winning U.S. four-man bobsled team. Holcomb, an... [more]

Kontiki - Packing Up

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At 11:00 on Sunday, the rafts come off the water, and are rapidly stripped down for the trip home. Congratulations to 1st Horison who were the overall winners. More Kontiki photographs will follow... [more]

A Nationwide Push to Double the Number of Hispanic Scouts

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The Boy Scouts of America has a membership of more than 2.9 million Scouts nationwide, but just 4.5 percent of those Scouts are Hispanic. Compare that to the demographics of the U.S. as a whole, where 15.4 percent of U.S. citizens are Hispanic, and... [more]

Review of Speedmid Shelter by Mountain Laurel Design

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Walter Underwood has posted a great review of the Mountain Laurel Design's two pound Speedmid shelter: It is plenty roomy inside. I'm 6' 3" and my tent buddy is nearly as tall, and we both had room, with our gear inside. The tent walls do slope... [more]

Les Baron to Lead National Captial Area Council

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The National Capital Area Council Scout Executive Selection Committee has announced that it has chosen Les Baron as the new National Capital Area Council (NCAC) Scout Executive. Mr. Baron is currently the Orange County Council Scout Executive. He... [more]

Troop 412 Takes the Polar Plunge

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On March 6, 2010, a handful of Scouts and leaders from Troop 412 in Corydon, Indiana participated in a Polar Plunge. They dove into the freezing water at Buffalo Trace Park to benefit the Special Olympics. Other Scouts from the Troop volunteerred... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 28

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- Started my To Keep Myself Physically Strong project: live up to the Oath and get myself into shape that I can be proud of and be a good example to the Scouts - talked to SPL about tomorrows meeting - Talked to Adult Leader about cancelled SeaBase... [more]

Jamboree Scout Meeting in Portland

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On Saturday March 6, 2010 I had a Jamboree Meeting with about half of the staff for 50% for Sub camp 7. Sub camp 7 covers the Pacific Northwest. It Primarily Includes the States of Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Staff comes from as far north... [more]

Adventure Base 100 Videos

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Here are the Adventure Base 100 Videos from Tupelo, Mississippi San Antonio, Texas, and New Orleans, Louisiana. The first video is from San Antonio, TX. The Second Video is From New Orleans, LA. The third video is from Tupelo, MS. Yours in Scouting... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 29

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Today I: Worked with our SPL to get a pack inspection set up for Wednesday night. Many of our younger Scouts have never been on a backpacking trip with us and this gentle 16 mile weekend will be a first for them. Spoke with the National Park... [more]

Scoutmaster Podcast Number 7

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Troop Manuals, Contracts and the like, Retreat with George, Moving from Adult to Youth Leadership 2, A Scout is Helpful Soutmaster Podcast Number 7 Thanks for all the emails and comments! Most of you know that us blogging podcasters or podcasting... [more]

Guides and Scouts of Chile Aid Quake Victims

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We Have all heard of the earthquake that shook Chile last weekend. The Scouts and Guides Association of Chile are making significant contributions of time to aid the relief of their country. If access to the world through the internet is more than... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 27

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Great Scouting Day today! - chatted with like minded Scoutmaster on Skype - prepped Gettysburg trip - prepped Charter Organization meeting for tomorrow - finalized new PLC forms per the Scouts changes - studied Photo Roster of new Scouts so I can... [more]

Favourite Games

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I had an interesting email from a Polish Scout the other day, and one of the things they asked was what kind of games do we play. I thought about it and put down the following â Elephant Hunt All the Scouts stand at one end of the hall and... [more]

Updates, Medical Issues and Stuff

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Sorry for missing the Last couple of Weeks in Regards to Adventure Base 100 Announcements, regular posts, and communications with my regular readers, it has been a very rough time for me. I have been experiencing some medical problems which made me... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 28

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Today I: Printed out the monthly theme information for the PLC (March). Yeah, they had to rescheduled the one from 2 weeks ago. Printed out the monthly theme information for the PLC (April). Emailed out the monthly theme information for both months... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 26

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What was supposed to be a Scout Free days turned into the following: - emailed ASM about new Den Chiefs - exchanged emails with AdChair about upcoming Summer Camp. I was AdChair last time we ran our own summer camp so gave him my old paperwork and... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 27

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Today I: Reminded the Scouts to contact their patrol leaders if they had any ideas for the PLC to review. Dropped off my Venturer for a travel and adventure expo, followed by an overnighter (all girl crew). We just can't seem to shake all of the... [more]

Kontiki - Sunrise

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After spending the night on the water, the raft crews prepare for a naval review at 10:00 this morning... [more]

How to Make a Souvenir Camp T-Shirt

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Recently, I had a discussion with a couple of scouting moms that were complaining about the economy and how they could afford to send their sons to camp and still be able to allow them to have a souvenir keepsake from that camp without spending more... [more]

"Spring Into Action" Baloo's Bugle for April's Themem (March RT) Is Posted

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Baloo's Bugle for "Spring Into Action" April's Theme, March RTs is ON-LINE Get ready to spring into action - litter pick ups, conservation, service projects and more when you set out o enjoy the warm months ahead. Lots of hints for "Spring Into... [more]

Earlybird Mulch Delivery

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This year, we decided to to an "earlybird" delivery for those who wanted to get a head start on spreading mulch. We will deliver the remaining mulch on the 27th of March... [more]

Back to the Basics

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Today I spent the better part of it assisting with New Scoutmaster training. On the training team, it is my job to lead the discussion on the role of the Scoutmaster. As we wrapped up today's session, I thought it would be a good idea to discuss on... [more]

The Absent Minded Scoutmaster

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Well.. not absent minded... but at least absent, and not for a lack of creativity or idea, it's perhaps the worst excuse of all.. time. I ranted and raved over people that use the time excuse some time ago. At issue was people that say that they... [more]

Route 66

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I recently went on a day trip with a friend to Kingman AZ. We drove down parts of the original route 66, visit a museum about the old historic road and just had a grand time. What follows is some photos I took during the trip. Hope you enjoy. The... [more]

Kontiki Campfire

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My last post for the night - the opening of the campfire for the supporters campsite... [more]

Another Kontiki Blogger

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Akela Joy, who runs our cub pack, has some great photos from today over on Akela's Cubs - http://akelascubs.blogspot.com/2010/03/kontiki-murray-park-springs-6th-march.html... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 25

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The end of the work week is usually the start of the Scout Weekend! - designed 2 forms for the SPL to approve/amend to his liking - signed 35 temp Scout IDs for the new Scouts - helped a few Scouts sign up for Merit Badge University - talked with a... [more]

Racing on Their Terms, Atlanta-Area Cub Scouts Take on Jeff Gordon

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In a grueling 500-mile race, who would win: a NASCAR champion or a Cub Scout? No contest. Besides, the BSA's Health and Safety team would surely frown on hearing about an unlicensed 11-year-old driving a racecar. But who would win if you brought... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 26

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Today I: Added a 100 Days of Scouting blogger that I missed yesterday . Coached a 13 year-old Scout to rethink his merit badge choices for summer camp. He wants to take all Eagle badges (like Citizenship family and Communications) while his cohorts... [more]

Weekend Patrol Box #30

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The last couple of weeks have been pretty weird. Snow not only cancelled our troop's backpacking trip (roads to the site were unpassable) but our council's winter camporee was cancelled due to too much of the fluffy stuff. The 30th edition of the... [more]

Kontiki 2010 - Raft Construction - Friday Night

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Construction began at 17:00 (about 3 1/2 hours ago). Most rafts are progressing well, with barrels and decking being attached. Just after I took this photo, it started to rain. In the past 25 years, we have only had three years without rain- as the... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 21 to Day 25

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100 Days of Scouting reached the 25% milestone yesterday! Much dancing in the street, at least at my house. We've had a rash of new bloggers join in the challenge, and I'm grateful for that. No matter if you just heard about it and want to start,... [more]

Gauteng Kontiki Liveblog (Test)

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Today is the start of Kontiki 2010. With a bit of luck, I'll be posting some photographs of the rafts and campsites over the course of the weekend (if I can get my phone to work)... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 24

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What a GREAT Scouting Day!!!! - Started with approving the New Scout Photo Roster and having the ASM send it out ASAP - got an email from the SPL, some things he wants to try, responded YES - bought 23 Scout Handbooks for the new Scouts that did... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 25

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Today I: Broadcasted the new 100 Days of Scouting blogs so more folks can enjoy them! Looks like at least 400 days are going to happen. Registered to take training this month for being an inspector of BSA camps. Hope to turn it into long weekends... [more]

Ask the Expert: Does Bugler Fulfill the "position of Responsibility" For the Eagle Scout Award?

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Have you been searching for an answer to a Scouting-related question? Ask the Expert is here to help. Send us your question, and Cracker Barrel will seek out the answer. Today's question comes from Arlene Freeman , a Scouter in Austin, Tex. She... [more]

Hundreds of Days of Scouting

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Today will be Day 25 of the 100 Days of Scouting challenge. Each day, I log in a few items that I have done to promote Scouting--it might be a big thing or a small thing, rushed or well-thought out, good for one Scout or (I hope) all Scouts. Just... [more]

The Philmont Wilderness Pledge

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Greg, our ranger, left our crew today, August 7, 1986. Before he left he had us sit along the ridge line that overlooked the valley and talked to us about how Philmont is able to stay beautiful and bountiful. He described some of the ways the camp... [more]

Balance

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Remember it is all about the boys and it maybe to easy to say Yes all the time. Sometimes we may get in over our heads and it is always good to have others who can take some of the load. It is way to easy to get burned out.I almost ran into the burn... [more]

Does Eagle Matter?

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A couple guys at Baylor are getting almost $1,000,000 to find out. In two years, we'll hear if Scouting makes a difference in mens' lives and if Eagle Scout rank matters or not. Sounds like a fun job! Read More Scout... [more]

Scouts Honor T-Shirts to Appear in Select Target Stores

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A BSA Licensee, Hyprid Apparel , is launching a BSA ® T-Shirt in select Target stores later this month. The design features "SCOUTS HONOR" and a hand formed in the Scout Sign. Let us know in the comments if you spot one of these T-Shirts in... [more]

Life EDGE Requirement

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I've been thinking about it, and I have a concern with this new requirement #6 for Life rank: While a Star Scout, use the EDGE method to teach a younger Scout the skills from ONE of the following six choices, so that he is prepared to pass those... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 23

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Another day another dollar: - finished with fixing TroopMaster and Recharter - talked with SPL about new Quartermaster ideas the PLC came up with, preps for next weeks meeting and OA Elections - emailed several committee members about getting new... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 24

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Today I: Confirmed all troop Scout accounts. Whew! Moved the summer camp deposits to the bank. Processed a Venture crew adult application. Picked up Hornaday award information for my interested Scout. Reviewing Arrow of Light requirements with a... [more]

January-February Where Am I? Winner Announced

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The January-February edition of our popular "Where Am I?" reader contest turned out to be the toughest yet. It's our own fault. All the facts about the mystery location were true, but some of them might have thrown you off the scent. Let's review:... [more]

My Scoutmaster Minute 3/2/10

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Tonight our new Scouts start an incredible journey, the first Scouts of the next 100 years! A new beginning for Scouting. And for each of you, every day is an opportunity for a new beginning. You can redefine yourself, decide to make changes in... [more]

Buckeye April 2010 Packet (Spring Into Action)

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The Simon Kenton Council Buckeye District roundtable packet for April 2010 is available. The Buckeye District assembles a great roundtable packet each month which they make available to anyone with an internet connection. This one has games,... [more]

Competition Time!

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With the publishing of the book 'A Complete Guide to Scouting Skills' happening this week, Chris over at Jabbering has been able to launch a competition so that 2 lucky people can get their hands on a copy! Take a look at his page here , check out... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 22

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What a great day for Scouting! - spend lunch break re-organizing my Scoutmaster Binder in preps for the new year! - went to Scout Shop, got adult apps, bought new Patrol Patches (Lightning) and a Scout Shirt for a Scout in need - Troop Meeting... [more]

InsaneScouter Newsletter

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I almost feel like I am wasting this blog post, but its my blog and my post so I guess I have the right to waste it if I want ;).I was just looking at my newsletter stats and realized that there are now over 895 subscribers â which is just so... [more]

2010 February Top Tweets

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If you haven't caught on yet, I like Twitter . Especially Hootsuite , which is a great manager for Twitter. I have found a lot of great Scouters out there, many of whom blog or are otherwise very active in the Scouting world. 100 Days of Scouting... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Day 23

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Today I: Completed the advancement form for our troop's Court of Honor tomorrow. Made copies of the paperwork for each eligible Webelos Scout to attend our council's Webelos Crossover . Brought up an uncomfortable post: Succession Planning What... [more]

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