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The 2008-2009 Program
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 30th, 2008
The Patrol Leader Council has created the Troop 68 program for the September 2008 to August 2009 year. I think they did a pretty good job. It is not quite as ambitious as past years, but that is okay. Several of the Scouts wish to attend the 2010... [more]
Communicator Requirements
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 30th, 2008
One of the official suggested Webelos activity badges for September is Communicator . Here are the requirements for the Communicator Webelos activity badge. Do seven of these: 1. Play the Body Language Game with your den. 2. Prepare and give a... [more]
Harmony House Foods
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 30th, 2008
Dehydrated and freeze-dried foods are hard to beat for nutritional value, light weight and ease of preparation. As I have mentioned before prepackaged meals are expensive and hit-or miss in the taste department. Harmony House Foods offers... [more]
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 29th, 2008
Now I am not a big "Social page" guy on the internet... but I recently got turned on to Facebook. I suppose its like Myspace, but I hear it is a bit better, who knows, it all looks alike to me. Anyway, with some encouragement from friends I have a... [more]
2008 Uniform Guide
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 29th, 2008
BSA Supply Group has a 2008 Uniform Guide pdf which outlines all the parts of official Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturer uniforms as well as adult male and female uniforms. For Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts, and adult leaders, the new Centennial... [more]
Legacy of Honor
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 29th, 2008
I just finished reading Legacy of Honor by Alvin Townley. A parent in the troop let me read his copy. It's a fun book to read with lots of short stories to ponder. Mr. Townley spent many months interviewing Eagle Scouts across the country and... [more]
You do.. that voodoo.. that you do... so well
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 29th, 2008
I can't seem to get the vision of the Camp Director at Camp Baldwin as she talked to the Scoutmasters early one morning out of my head. Was it her appearance, could be, but I know it is all because of what she said. She talked a few minutes about... [more]
Pioneered 'Strandbeest' walking machine
Posted to Ropes and Poles on August 28th, 2008
I posted a couple of weeks back wondering whether any Scouts could build one of Theo Jansen's walking creatures out of ropes and poles. As you can see in the video above, it has been done- be Shevet Hanasi in Tel Aviv. Thanks to Dor Posner (who... [more]
Attendance Sheets
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 28th, 2008
Our pack has grown quite a bit over the past year. To make it easier to keep track of who is in attendance at our pack events, we use these attendance sheets. All the boys' names from the attendance are entered into an Excel spreadsheet which is... [more]
Introduction to Merit Badges
Posted to Boy Scouts of America "What's Hot" on December 31st, 1969
Resources for Merit Badges are available on the Merit Badge requirements page. You'll find lists of publications, organizations, websites, and more listed with requirements for each... [more]
Values leave a mark
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 27th, 2008
A great friend of mine shared a story with me the other day, I thought it may be worth passing on because I believe like he does that there is value in our program and that value starts and ends with the Scouts in it. He had a Scout in his troop... [more]
Citizen Resources
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 27th, 2008
One of the official suggested Webelos activity badges for September is Citizen . As with all the Webelos activity badges, the best resources for Citizen are the Webelos Handbook and the Webelos Leader Guide . Here are some other Citizen resources... [more]
Programme Support : International : UK contingents
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on August 26th, 2008
Information added about UK Contingent for Roverway... [more]
Recruiting and Goals
Posted to Chairman's Chat - A Pack Committee Blog on August 26th, 2008
We are in the midst of our recruiting drive for Fall 2008. As I have been sidelined in one of my recruiting schools, I had to make a presence at a pre-rally night event or "Meet the Teacher" night. My objective at this event was to soothe my parents... [more]
Scouting Contests
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 26th, 2008
If you've got scouts or leaders looking for a few bucks to fund their scouting addiction, or just something cool to win, here's a bunch of items that might interest you. Did you notice there's a Monthly Contest on Boy Scout Trail? Each month, you... [more]
A Different Way To View The BSA
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 26th, 2008
I belong to several internet groups and forums that deal with Scouting topics. Once in a while I someone posts something that is a true gem. Recently, CrewMomma posted a article on the Scouter.com forums that I thought was awesome, and I want to... [more]
Forging Character
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 26th, 2008
They say that character can be defined as "What you do when no one is looking"... well the fact is it seems that someone is always looking. Someone is always there to let you know how you are doing or to be critical of that which you did. You never... [more]
An Hour A Week? #154
Posted to An Hour A Week? on August 26th, 2008
Show #154-Rockin' Down The Highway Tonight -Our Pack's really ramping back up now. Day Camps, Cub Floats, handling money, campfire planning, a new patch from national, school access, pack overnighters, and Cub games. Tonightâs show sponsored by... [more]
September 2008 (New Buddies) Theme Patch
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 26th, 2008
Here is the September 2008 â New Buddies â monthly theme patch. It is $1.19 from BSA National. Link... [more]
Two New Scouting Blogs
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 25th, 2008
I have discovered two new Scouting blogs that I thought you might like to check out. One is written by a commissioner, the other is written by a pack committee chairman. Both blogs have just started up recently. The first blog is written by Shawn... [more]
No Jerks
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 25th, 2008
Much of what I write in this blog is a search for the essential qualities of great Scoutmastership. In truth these qualities are so simple that they can prove to be elusive and so transparent that we are in constant danger of missing them. We are,... [more]
Friends of Scouting
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 25th, 2008
Ahhh... don't let the title fool ya! I'm not wanting money...right now. I had a great discussion with some of my friends in the Scouting world the other night. They were there to join me on my podcast, but we got into the discussion about how many... [more]
BALOO Training
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 25th, 2008
When your pack has an overnight campout, at least one of the leaders in charge must have completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) training (No. 34162). BALOO training includes an introduction to outdoor camping skills as well as... [more]
Come Listen Live Right Now!
Posted to An Hour A Week? on August 25th, 2008
An Hour A Week? is now LIVE! Come listen to Cubmaster Chris as he talks about Cub Scouting and takes your questions and phone calls. Click HERE to open the live stream of the show. The show is live every Sunday between 9 and 10 pm Central Standard... [more]
MSPP #46: The Leaders of Scouting (George)
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 24th, 2008
Twenty years ago I joined the board of directors for our local television cable access channel, Mel-TV. Earlier that year, several other people and I were learning how to properly use a camcorder. We decided to produce an interview-style show for... [more]
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #20
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 23rd, 2008
A benchmark show .. we made it to number twenty. Join me and my Special guests, Chris and Steve from PTC media as we discuss Scouting Traditions and Traditional Scouting. There's a few stories from Summer camp in there too. Just use the link to the... [more]
Citizen Requirements
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 23rd, 2008
One of the official suggested Webelos activity badges for September and October is Citizen . Here are the requirements for the Citizen Webelos activity badge Do this: 1. With your parent, guardian, or Webelos den leader, complete the Citizenship... [more]
Scout Shop Visit
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 22nd, 2008
I dropped by the scout shop after a talk with my District Executive, just to see what's new to throw my money at. I was immediately drawn to the merit badge display looking more like a rainbow than the usual red/white/grey tower. All the merit... [more]
New Marketing Campaign
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 22nd, 2008
The Dallas Morning News has an August 12, 2008 article on a new marketing campaign that BSA National is launching to boost interest in scouting. The campaign will feature advertising on youth-oriented media outlets such as MTV and Facebook. BSA... [more]
Northern District Pioneering projects
Posted to Ropes and Poles on August 21st, 2008
These projects are all built by troops in the Northern District in Gauteng, South Africa. This district holds regular inter-troop Pioneering competitions, as well as a Scouter's competition. The above photo shows the winning Scouters from 2008, 1st... [more]
Olympics
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 21st, 2008
Did you see Usain Bolt set a World Record in the 200M yesterday? He was so far ahead of the field, it wasn't even funny. The race itself wasn't that exciting but what happened afterward was interesting. The 3rd place finisher (Wallace Spearman for... [more]
Forester Resources
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 21st, 2008
As with all the Webelos activity badges, the best resources for Forester are the Webelos Handbook and the Webelos Leader Guide . Here are some other Forester resources that may be helpful: Meritbadge.org Forester Worksheet (pdf) Buckeye Forester... [more]
Cycling Prepareness
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 20th, 2008
The June outing for the Boy Scouts of Troop 68 was canceled due to a lack of transportation, so the Scouts came up with a Plan B. They would go on a one day bicycle ride on the Lake Wobegon Trail which happens to run through Melrose. The Scouts... [more]
OA-BSA.org Launches New 10th Anniversary Design
Posted to Scouting News on August 20th, 2008
The National Order of the Arrow Web Site is featuring a new design to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the OA's... [more]
September 2008 (New Buddies) DMIAB
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 20th, 2008
The September 2008 ( New Buddies ) Den Meeting in a Box is now available from BSA National for Tiger, Wolf, or Bear den meetings. It is $37.49 and includes ten "Cub Scout Best Buddies" booklets, ten Cub Scout Buddy name tag kits, ten monthly theme... [more]
The Measure of Success
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 19th, 2008
Each year when we plan for our program, the Scouts and I discuss what we want the Troop to look like the following year. Stuff like, more members, better skills, certain awards, Scouts achieving a higher level of advancement. We set measurable... [more]
Tech Tip - Creamundo.com
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 19th, 2008
Used well, fonts can add a lot of fun to the look of a schedule or flyer . Creamundo.com is a great website if you want to take a look at a lot of different fonts. Creamundo.com has 9,800 fonts that are free to preview and download . Link... [more]
An Hour A Week? #153
Posted to An Hour A Week? on August 19th, 2008
Show #153-Life's Been Good We had our Leader Meeting and are starting our Show & Sell popcorn. Tonight, we have a report from Philmont, the passing of the Pinewood Derby creator, the Pack Trainer, Fast Tracks, uniform inspections, campout... [more]
September 2008 (New Buddies) Program Helps Download
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 18th, 2008
The September 2008 (â New Buddies â) Program Helps pages from BSA National are now available (free) for download. Program Helps is a great resource for crafts, games, activities and more for pack meetings and Tiger, Wolf, and Bear den meetings... [more]
Camp Sanitation
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 18th, 2008
Two recent events remind us all of the importance of correct sanitation practices when camping: In Virginia Goshen Scout Reservation closed early due to an outbreak of E. Coli illnesses traced to contaminated, undercooked ground beef (reportedly in... [more]
Happy Birthday Buttons!
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 17th, 2008
That's right! Today, August 17, Button the radical Boy Scout celebrates the two year anniversary of his first appearance in an online video that appeared on Youtube. It has been quite a ride since then. When I look back at those first videos it... [more]
Centennial Uniform Mix and Match
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 17th, 2008
If you're like me and you think the new Centennial Uniform looks pretty cool but you aren't sure you want to spend the money for a whole new uniform right now, remember, you don't have to buy all the uniform pieces at once. It's okay to "mix and... [more]
Batteries Recharged!
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 16th, 2008
Every now again you need to step back and plug in to have your batteries recharged. In Scouting you can get your batteries recharged in many ways, attending a great training event like Wood badge is one way, a 50 miler will get you focused and... [more]
Forester Requirements
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 16th, 2008
One of the official suggested Webelos activity badges for August is Forester . Here are the requirements for the Forester Webelos activity badge : Do five of these: 1. Make a map of the United States. Show the types of forests growing in different... [more]
YouTube vs Podcast
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 15th, 2008
On January 9, 2006, I began what was to become a new hobby when I posted a Scouting video on YouTube. It was the BSA's " Scout Zone " video, which has been viewed 51,000 times since it was posted. The YouTube bug had bitten me, and I began to look... [more]
Centennial Uniform Is Here
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 15th, 2008
The new Centennial Uniform for Boy Scouts, adult Scouters, and Webelos Scouts can now be ordered from BSA National. Click here ( link ) to order the new Webelos Scout uniform (above) or here ( link ) to order the new adult Scouter uniform (below)... [more]
Cub Scouting 101: Cub Scoutingâs 12 Core Values
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 15th, 2008
Here are the official 12 Cub Scouting Core Values : 1. Citizenship 2. Compassion 3. Cooperation 4. Courage 5. Faith 6. Health and fitness 7. Honesty 8. Perseverance 9. Positive attitude 10. Resourcefulness 11. Respect 12. Responsibility Character... [more]
The Portage Lexicon
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 15th, 2008
Today 18 Scouts and adults are off to our annual high adventure trip to Ontario's Algonquin Provincial Park. Canoer Chris Lawson, in writing about his Bonnechere river trip in Algonquin, has developed a lexicon for some of the conditions he... [more]
Vleermuis tower
Posted to Ropes and Poles on August 14th, 2008
" De Vleermuis " (Bat) Scout Group from Belgium built this tower, a relative of the Hourglass Tower , during December of last year. Klipdas sent me these photos, and you can see them and many more in the Flickr group here ... [more]
Road Trip
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on August 14th, 2008
The Crew has planned a road trip to end the summer with some fun before they start back to school. We are leaving tonight for Arkansas. We will be doing some rock climbing, hiking, and site seeing along the way. a few places we will be stopping at... [more]
A "Boy Planned" Program Revisited
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 14th, 2008
The post I wrote a week ago about how our troop plans its yearly program seems to have created a little buzz with some of you. I have received a few comments and emails asking about the form we use to rate our troop. So, being the swell guy that I... [more]
New-Boy Outdoor Event
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 14th, 2008
Packs are encouraged to have a new-boy outdoor event soon after their fall recruiting has been completed. Most boys who join Cub Scouts are expecting to get to do cool stuff in the outdoors like hiking and camping . Don't disappoint them. Be sure... [more]
The Leaderâs Campfire #51
Posted to The Leader's Campfire on August 14th, 2008
#51-Feedback Feedback on getting your unit online, summertime activities, the Iowa accident and old show archives. Links: AT&T Donates $3 Million to BSAâs 100th Anniversary Celebration NAACP Partners with Boy Scouts of America School... [more]
3 Things Families Want
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 13th, 2008
Here are 3 things that Cub Scout families want from their son's pack: 1. Active Fun. Most parents will not bring their boys to Cub Scouts if they are not having fun. They just won't. Make sure that the boys in your pack get to do games and other... [more]
How Not To Know Everything
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 13th, 2008
An experienced Scoutmaster knows a lot. They have seen perhaps ten, perhaps twenty groups of Scouts through their Scouting careers. Training and experience have virtually turned them into Scouting experts, they can spot difficulties and errors... [more]
Scouting for Adventure
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 12th, 2008
Today, we have two crews on their way to the Boundary Waters for 5 days of canoeing. I don't get to go since I'll be around here helping with a weekend campout for the younger scouts working on scout skills for advancement. We've had a full summer... [more]
Naturalist Resources
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 12th, 2008
As with all the Webelos activity badges, the best resources for Naturalist are the Webelos Handbook and the Webelos Leader Guide . Here are some other Naturalist resources that may be helpful: Meritbadge.org Naturalist Worksheet (pdf) Buckeye... [more]
New Adult Leader Application
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 11th, 2008
BSA National has issued a new adult leader application form (28-501F). The new form contains a separate background check disclosure/authorization page which must be signed by the applicant. As always, the application must be signed by the pack... [more]
Honeyville Food Products
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 11th, 2008
Supplying 6 days of food for eighteen people in two crews for a canoe trip (that's 18 meals, 324 servings) with traditionally packaged freeze-dried foodà is a real budget breaker. One can shop at the average supermarket for reasonably... [more]
No live show tonight
Posted to An Hour A Week? on August 11th, 2008
I was hoping to avoid this, but life has officially gotten in the way. No live show this week. There MAY be a recorded one, if everything runs perfectly. If not, I'll see you in the chat room in a couple of weeksââ¬Â¦ If you still want to chat,... [more]
BSA 100th Anniversary Video
Posted to Scouting News on August 11th, 2008
The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America released a video highlighting the Scouting program for the 100th Anniversary of the Boy... [more]
Programme Support : International : Youth Exchanges
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on August 10th, 2008
Updated link to ConnectYouth... [more]
MSPP #45: Is It Time Yet?
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 10th, 2008
"What time is it?" , is a question asked in a song during the hit television movie High School Musical 2 . But in today's addition to the Melrose Scouting Productions Podcast the Boy Scouts of Melrose ask the question, "Is it time yet?" This is... [more]
Scouting News
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 9th, 2008
Here are some news releases about Scouting that have been recently found online. It is great to see Scouts making a positive impact on their community, and the financial support from some major corporations. Eagle Scout Paul Banwart from Shakopee,... [more]
Naturalist Requirements
Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on August 9th, 2008
One of the official suggested Webelos activity badges for August is Naturalist . Here are the requirements for the Naturalist Webelos activity badge : Do these: 1. With your parent, guardian, or Webelos den leader, complete the Respect Character... [more]
Not beyond a shameless plug
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 9th, 2008
For those of you that have not yet taken the plunge to the world of podcasts, and in particular my shows.. also called the Scoutmaster minute.. you can subscribe to the shows real easy... And here is how. You can use itunes . Or you can use... [more]
Comment response Manager v. Leader
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 9th, 2008
In response to a comment left for the post "Manager v. Leader" by a reader of the Blog Bryan- I thought it would be fair to let everyone in on the email that went back and forth after the comment. Bryan is a student of the Civil War and really knows... [more]
New Cartoon Added for August
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on August 9th, 2008
Howdy. Stop by the KNOTS cartoon for August. This month we look at the rifle shooing merit badge! Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]
See one Show one...
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 9th, 2008
A familiar phase heard around my Troop. The universal sign to quiet down and pay attention in Scouting is when someone raises their hand with the Scout sign. It usually takes a second or two.. but then the roar dulls, the whispers stop, and all... [more]
A "Boy Planned" Program
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 8th, 2008
The Yearly Planning Session (YPS) is an activity held by the Patrol Leader Council of Troop 68 the first weekend of each August. During this session the PLC, under the supervision of the scoutmaster, will plan the troop's program for the next... [more]
Sailing from California to Hawaii on 15,000 plastic bottles
Posted to Ropes and Poles on August 8th, 2008
JUNK is a raft made from recycled and discarded materials, that is sailing from California to Hawaii to highlight the problems caused in the ocean by discarded plastics. Built only from discarded materials, and held together using knots, this is a... [more]
Scout asks âHow can I help?â
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on August 8th, 2008
A Shakopee teen who seems always to go above and beyond has been named the top Eagle Scout in the country by the American Legion. By JOY POWELL , Star Tribune Last update: August 5, 2008 - 4:50 PM He was only 13, but Boy Scout Paul Banwart listened... [more]
Top 10 Reasons Why Scouting Beats TV, Hands Down
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on August 8th, 2008
No batteries required Commercial-free Strengthens families Burns more calories Grows character, not potatoes Offers college scholarships Violence-free Develops leaders Prepares kids for... [more]
Manager v. Leader
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 7th, 2008
I had dinner the other night with a very special friend of mine. Him and I spent some time together in the Army and he taught me a thing or two about leadership. We were in a discussion about work places and went back and forth about different... [more]
Having a Great Scouting Day!
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 6th, 2008
I have received some emails asking why I changed my "Tag line" from "Happy Scouting" to "Have a Great Scouting day". Well the simple answer is that someone else that is prominent in the online Scouting community already uses "Happy Scouting" and... [more]
MSPP #44: Scout Law Commercials
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 6th, 2008
I have written in earlier blogs about how I feel the Boy Scouts of America's national office should be doing more to promote the Scouting program to the American public. It the past, it seems as if they have relied more on the local units to... [more]
AT&T Donates $3 Million to BSAâs 100th Anniversary Celebration
Posted to Scouting News on August 5th, 2008
Global communications leader becomes first centennial sponsor of Scouting's historic observance of service to... [more]
An Hour A Week? #152
Posted to An Hour A Week? on August 5th, 2008
Show #152-Wishing You Were Here Tonight - my first time teaching Introduction to Cub Scouting and How To Have Fun, our Pack is off to a good start to the end of the Summer, relax - it's just camp, and uniform inspections. Links: Dear Parents:... [more]
Rope Works
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 5th, 2008
Author Gerald Finley has put together a fine, no-nonsense book 'Rope Works Plus'. The expanded version of his original 1997 book 'Rope Works' features clearly illustrated directions for tying and using knots, splices and lashings, making rope (with... [more]
Camp Pico Blanco Damaged in California Wildfire
Posted to Scouting News on August 5th, 2008
Camp Pico Blanco, the oldest Boy Scout camp along the central coast, has not escaped the damage caused by the ongoing Basin Complex... [more]
Goshen Scout Reservation Closed Due To E. Coli Outbreak
Posted to Scouting News on August 5th, 2008
National Capital Area Council officials decided to keep Goshen Scout Reservation closed after three more suspected cases of E. Coli were... [more]
Norman Rockwell Model Passes Away
Posted to Scouting News on August 5th, 2008
Arthur Robert "Bob" Hamilton, the model in Norman Rockwell's iconic painting "We, Too, Have a Job To Do" passed away at age... [more]
Scale and Scouting
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 4th, 2008
Scouting begins with an individual commitment expressed in the life of the Patrol and Troop. Troops form districts, districts form councils, councils form regions and regions form our national organization. Each step away from the Patrol is... [more]
Programme Support : International : Camps in UK
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on August 3rd, 2008
Information about 2009 camps... [more]
New Council Position: Council Outdoor Ethics Advocate
Posted to Scouting News on August 3rd, 2008
The BSA Leave No Trace Task Force announced that the National Council is sponsoring a new, optional Council level position: "Council Outdoor Ethics... [more]
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 2nd, 2008
"Each day I examine myself on three counts: whether or not I am loyal to those in whose behalf I act; whether or not I am trustworthy in my dealings with friends; whether or not I practice what is imparted." â Tseng Tzu Thought this was worth... [more]
Tolerance
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 2nd, 2008
I have, very conscientiously, kept my politics out of Scouting and will continue to do so. That I have included the video below should not be interpreted as a political statement of any kind. I have posted it because I admire the thoughts it... [more]
A Scout is....
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 2nd, 2008
Just words... Right? If you have not listened to the two mp3 files in the previous posts.. STOP now and listen to them, then come back and read this one. There are times in your life that you hear something, smell something, see something, that... [more]
Japanese lashings
Posted to Ropes and Poles on August 2nd, 2008
Japanese traditional architecture and crafts are a great source for inspiration about lashings and pioneered structures. The images above and below are from the book 'Structure and Form in Japan' (apparently out of print but possibly available from... [more]
Camp Maple Dell Reopening August 4th, 2008
Posted to Scouting News on August 2nd, 2008
Authorities have now authorized the re-opening of the camp for full summer camp use. Those who are scheduled to attend Camp Maple Dell beginning on August 4 should continue with their plans to be at camp on Monday... [more]
Calvin The Cub Scout
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 1st, 2008
Well, here is the final comic that I am aware of that features Calvin and Hobbes as members of a Cub Scout Pack. I think by this time they realize that Cubbing is not for them and they decide to leave the Cub Pack, never to return. I hope you have... [more]
The Non-Swimming Scoutmaster
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 1st, 2008
Aquatic activites are a huge part of Boy Scouting, at least here in the land of 10,000 lakes. The aquatics beach at summer camp is probably the busiest area of the camp. You will find Boy Scouts swimming, sailing, rowing, canoeing, and snorkeling... [more]
New Buddies, New Boy Events
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on August 1st, 2008
The August Cubcast features ideas for activities related to September's New Buddies theme, and we'll also take an in-depth look at New Boy Events, which will come in handy during the upcoming fall recruiting... [more]
Florida Sea Base
Posted to BSA Value of Scouting Podcast on August 1st, 2008
"...they start to see others beyond themselves and they see where they need other people and they also see where they fit in to the big... [more]
Content of Character
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 1st, 2008
Ok.. this may be taking the easy way out.. but when you hear something that makes you sit up and listen you need to pay attention... and share it. Rabbi Peter Hyman Chairman, National Jewish Committee on Scouting "The twelfth point of the Scout law... [more]
The Carpenter
Posted to Lone Star Scouter on August 1st, 2008
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer of his plans to leave the house-building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They... [more]
Character in Leadership
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on July 31st, 2008
If you want to see Character.. or at least hear it... You MUST listen to this. This is Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, United States Surgeon General speaking at the National meetings of the Boy Scouts of America. CLICK HERE to Listen This is a... [more]
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