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Honesty

Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on February 27th, 2009

I forgot to bring my lunch to work today, so had to pop out to the local shop to get some. My food cost £2.19, so at the till I handed over £2.20 and received 81p in change! I told the assistant he'd given me too much and handed back the 80p. He... [more]

April 2009 (Jurassic Pack) DMIAB Items

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on February 27th, 2009

The April 2009 ( Jurassic Pack ) Den Meeting in a Box is now available from BSA Supply Group for Tiger, Wolf, or Bear den meetings. It is $37.49 and includes ten " Creature Features " booklets, 10 unfinished wood dinosaurs, acrylic paint, ten... [more]

Adult Support : Adult Support : The Wood Badge and You

Posted to ScoutBaseUK on February 27th, 2009

Personal stories of what the Wood Badge means to... [more]

International Visits

Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on February 26th, 2009

During the summer of 2007 members of our local Explorer Unit went to Canada to camp with some Canadian Scouts. This year marks the return visit by the Canadians. This camp will have been in preparation for 12 months when it actually happens. Last... [more]

Baloo's Bugle - April 2009 (Jurassic Pack) Theme

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on February 26th, 2009

The March 2009 Baloo's Bugle (by Commissioner Dave) is available for free download. Baloo's Bugle is a monthly unofficial publication with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers... [more]

Great People

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on February 26th, 2009

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel t hat you, too, can become great. Mark Twain... [more]

Aging Out

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on February 25th, 2009

There's nothing I enjoy more in scouting than kicking a scout out. When new scouts join, one of the first things I tell them is that my hope is to kick them out. I don't really care if they reach Eagle or not because that is completely up to them... [more]

Vote on next Retail T-shirt Design!

Posted to Official ClassB Blog on February 25th, 2009

We have some new designs we are considering adding to the Trading post. Please help us decide which ones to print, vote for the ones you like and also tell us the ones you do not like. You can vote by replying to this post, thank you! When we print... [more]

Pedernales Falls

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on February 25th, 2009

Last weekend Troop 483 went to Pedernales Falls SP for some fun. We got up Saturday morning, had breakfast during a brief rain storm and then set out for a seven mile hike with some beautiful weather. After crossing the river we assended up the... [more]

Trouble Maker Do's and Don'ts

Posted to Scouting Maniac on February 25th, 2009

One of the biggest headaches and heartaches in scouting does not come from failed activities or meetings it comes from figuring out how to deal with those pesky scouts that are determined to be troublemakers. I dislike using that term because it... [more]

February is a Time for Thanksgiving

Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on February 24th, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving one and all! What!?! Did I read that right? Yes, February is a time for all scouts to give thanks to our Founder of the Scouting program: Lord Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell. Lord Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell was... [more]

Which Ride Are You Like?

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on February 24th, 2009

I recently went on vacation to the four Disney them parks in Florida. The family and I had a lot of fun and rode a lot of the rides. Now that I am getting back into the Scouting mode, I began thinking about how some leadership styles within packs... [more]

American ABC's Theme Emblem

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on February 24th, 2009

Here is the February 2009 ( American ABC's ) monthly theme emblem. It is $1.19 from BSA Supply Group. Link Posted in American ABC's, CUB SCOUTS, Patches... [more]

Scouts Withdrawals

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on February 23rd, 2009

Hi all from chilly Atlanta, GA. This post finds me missing the troop and crew terribly while I tend to family business far from Houston. Some might consider missing a boy scout meeting to be no big deal, even two. But when it has been just a... [more]

You Know You're A Cub Scout Leader When…

Posted to The Trainer's Corner Blog on February 23rd, 2009

Hello fellow Scouters, Just for fun… I started a forum post in the Scouting Community , that I wanted to share with you. Several posters added their thoughts, and all were funny. So, without further adieu (because apparently the paragraph... [more]

Courteous

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on February 23rd, 2009

The 5th point of the Scout Law tells us to be Courteous. The other night as our Troop camped on the Oregon Coast we had an opportunity to discuss this fine point of the law. You see, it seems that some of the Scouts did not understand the... [more]

Happy Founder's Day

Posted to Scouting News on February 23rd, 2009

Today, February 22nd, is the birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout Movement. Throughout the world, National Scout Associations are celebrating today as "Founder's Day". A day to take some time to learn about the Founder of... [more]

Making a Successful Webelos to Scout Transitions Program

Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on February 23rd, 2009

When I was first approached, by Rod Goldhahn , to take over as the Voyageur District Chairman for the Webelos to Scout Transitions program, I had many initial misgivings. No one had been doing that job for almost 20 yrs. Webelos Woods was no longer... [more]

The Colors of the Day are Blue and Gold

Posted to From the Committee Chair on February 22nd, 2009

Last night, I had the honor of attending Pack 11's Blue and Gold Banquet. What a great experience! It does those of us more involved with the older Scout programs a great deal of good to see the enthusiasm of the younger Tigers, Cubs, and Webelos... [more]

Today is Founder's Day

Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on February 22nd, 2009

Today, 22nd February, is Founder's Day for Scouts or Thinking Day for Guides and Girl Scouts. It marks the birthday of Baden-Powell and, coincidentally, his wife. Today is the day we remember BP, his life and work. The WOSM have issued a small... [more]

Physically Fit

Posted to Scouting Maniac on February 21st, 2009

Most of the people I know and hangout with think the media has become obsessed with a perfect and ripped body image for males in particular. I believe that being fit and healthy is different than just looking good and being ripped. Scouts need to... [more]

Friday Funny: Stuck in the Desert

Posted to Scouting News on February 20th, 2009

Welcome to Friday Funny! Every Friday, Scouting News will share a Scouting related joke with our readers. Hopefully you find it just as funny as we did! This week's joke was seen over on Scouting Maniac Akela was teaching his Cub Scouts about... [more]

2009 Freezing Weather Emblem

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on February 20th, 2009

Here is a new (2009) Freezing Weather emblem ($1.19) available soon from BSA Supply Group. We regularly give out participation patches in our pack to encourage attendance at special events. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Patches... [more]

A Busy Night

Posted to From the Committee Chair on February 20th, 2009

We had our weekly Troop meeting tonight, and preparations for the Klondike Derby were well underway. The SPL had the Scouts out in the wind and cold making sure that the Troop equipment was in the trailer and in good condition. Chuck boxes were... [more]

Power savings

Posted to Official ClassB Blog on February 19th, 2009

While we were working on the Eco-T program , we came across a cool gadget for measuring power consumption. A thought came to mind as the breaker tripped for the 100th time, how much power do the computers actually use? I bought one of these: image... [more]

LoPresti First Saturday to Benefit BSA Features A Pilot's Story

Posted to Scouting News on February 19th, 2009

LoPresti Aviation will host another in their series of "First Saturday" events in the LoPresti hangar on the north ramp of the Vero Beach airport on March 7th starting at 9 am. LoPresti First Saturday is about connecting aviation to modern America... [more]

Feb. 2009 Cubcast (March Theme: When I Grow Up)

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on February 19th, 2009

The February 2009 Cubcast from BSA National is available (free). It has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the March " When I Grow Up " theme. The program also has a number of tips on leading kids in singing songs. Link [ Photo: Wikipedia ]... [more]

'AIRCRAFT CARRIER PREMIERE' of 759 Boy Scouts of Harlem

Posted to Scouting News on February 18th, 2009

In January we introduced readers to a new documentary film that was in production, titled 759: Boy Scouts of Harlem . In a followup interview with the co-directors , Joshua (from BoyandGirlScouts.com ) tried to learn more about a possible release... [more]

Back Again!!

Posted to From the Committee Chair on February 18th, 2009

It's been a while since I posted here. Several reasons, none of which are of great interest anymore. In any case, I hope to do better and keep it up a bit better than before. I just took over maintenance of the website, and am slowly updating... [more]

Cub Scouter Uniform Answers

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on February 18th, 2009

A number of Cub Scout leaders have been confused since the introduction of the Centennial Uniform in late 2008. Here are some answers to common questions about the new uniform. The sources I am using are the 2008 Uniform Guide (from BSA Supply... [more]

Tri-District Troop Fair

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on February 18th, 2009

Tonight we had our annual Troop fair where Webelos come out to visit Troops to find out what Boy Scouts is all about. We had several of our Scouts and leaders attend tonight. All our Scouts did an excellent job talking to allot of Webelos along... [more]

OA Camping Update

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on February 17th, 2009

Walter left a note for me on the Visitors page about his view of the OA camping requirement. The Scoutmaster ultimately decides what counts as camping or not. Walter also mentioned that he counts all days of a long-term camp towards OA - so a... [more]

Arrowmen In Action: Building Houses and Building Lives

Posted to Scouting News on February 17th, 2009

There was a great article included in the last NOAC Update Newsletter , it was the first of what sounds like will be many Arrowmen In Action stories. Arrowmen In Action: Building Houses and Building Lives For many Arrowmen, the idea of a good time... [more]

A Eagle's Obligation

Posted to Scouting Maniac on February 17th, 2009

The Eagle Rank represents proficiency in all Scouting skills, and is attained by only about 2 percent of all young men in Scouting. It represents a great deal of teamwork as a member and leader of a troop. You demonstrated, by living the Scout Oath... [more]

Program.. Program.. Program...

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on February 17th, 2009

The secret to a successful troop ... Program, Program, Program... Well that is at least a big part of the equation when looking at a successful troop. Here is what I mean. I call it the "Field of Dreams" philosophy. IF YOU BUILD IT THEY WILL COME!... [more]

OA Camping Requirement

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on February 16th, 2009

The Order of the Arrow is the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers and has four purposes: Recognize Scout campers Develop camping traditions and spirit Promote Scout camping Promote leadership in cheerful service to others Each troop holds... [more]

2009 NOAC Items Available for Pre-Order

Posted to Scouting News on February 16th, 2009

The National Order of the Arrow Trading Post Online now includes 2009 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) merchandise. According to the NOAC Newsletter, there is a variety of items including: - A trendy polo shirt with a discreet... [more]

Quote of the Week- Power of Individual

Posted to Scouting Maniac on February 16th, 2009

"We all have ability. The difference is how we use it." - Stevie Wonder "For every person who doubts you, tell you you will fail, try twice as hard to prove them wrong." ---Unknown "The power of one man or one woman doing the right thing for the... [more]

International Scouting

Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on February 15th, 2009

This week has had a bit of an international flavour for me. I've have an Email from Scouter Jeremy in Canada, a couple of emails from Lotta who is a Cub Leader in Sweden (and I'm going to send her some badges tomorrow), I had a good chat (hooray... [more]

A Scout Is Thrifty

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on February 15th, 2009

Well this is interesting. I came to post this scout law element this morning all prepared with a joke about how I should have posted it before you all bought overpriced roses. However, for the first time, I was surprised with one of the... [more]

Selecting a Valentine

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on February 14th, 2009

Well, since my real valentine is working a long weekend, laying a floor in an office building, I have to be more creative this go round. Instead of going out with my husband, I'm choosing my son as my date tonight. He and I have been working on... [more]

New (2008) Uniform Inspection Sheets

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on February 14th, 2009

Updated versions of the Cub Scout, Webelos Scout, and adult leader uniform inform inspection sheets are now available. These are the first uniform inspection sheets to be issued since the 2008 introduction of the Centennial Uniform . 2008 Cub Scout... [more]

Badges

Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on February 14th, 2009

Just recently we've been having issues getting hold of badges for the sections in the Group. Our local supplier hasn't paid their bills to the Division, so they haven't been supplied with any more badges. To get round this problem, one of the... [more]

The Multi-functional Boy Scout Uniform

Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on February 13th, 2009

...Let's see: Scout Shirt....Check. Scout Pants...Check. Scout Socks...Check Garters and tabs ...Check and check again. Scout Belt......Check. Neckerchief...Check. Woggle ...........Check. Scout hat...... (garrison, red beret, or campaign) Check... [more]

Scout Week Promotion

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on February 13th, 2009

The Sauk Centre Herald is a weekly newspaper published in the city of Sauk Centre, which is the first town to the west of Melrose, the city I call home. The Herald is one of three local newspapers that does a good job of supporting the local Scout... [more]

Valentine's Morning Breakfast

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on February 12th, 2009

So easy even a Soutmaster can do it. Fresh Fruit Plate - strawberries, cantaloupe, green and red grapes Rinse strawberries and grapes. Using scissors, cut the bunches of grapes into serving clusters. Slice the melon in half lengthwise. Remove... [more]

Online Game

Posted to Scouting Maniac on February 12th, 2009

Can you Name all 121 of the Merit Badges in under ten minutes? The Best I got is 92 Merit Badges, maybe you can do better. If you want a challenge for you and your scouts visit the following sporcle page by clicking here. Challenge yourself a... [more]

BP Trivia Answers

Posted to Scouting Maniac on February 12th, 2009

1. February 22, 1857 2. sixth; eight 3. 13th Hussars 4. Aids to Scouting 5. Brownsea Island 6. 1908 7. Six individual fortnightly parts 8. more than 35 languages 9. Age 53 10. Peter, heather, Betty 11. Chief Scout of the World 12. Lord, Gillwell... [more]

Friends Of Scouting

Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on February 12th, 2009

It's that time of year again where the volunteers go out and solicit for funding for the world's oldest youth movement. Friends of scouting is upon us and the program cannot survive without the additional funding from families and the corporate... [more]

Uniform Inspection Sheets

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on February 11th, 2009

The BSA has uniform inspection sheets available for the centennial uniforms now. The main difference is a mention about placement of patches on the sleeve pocket. But, all the inspection sheets have been updated and a couple new ones created. There... [more]

A Scout is 2008 Essay Contest Winners

Posted to Scouting News on February 11th, 2009

Last December Scouting News was trying to spread the word about an essay contest being run at ascoutis.org . A Scout Is … has set up an essay contest that hopes to encourage scouts to look at their own lives and those of their fellow scouts. The... [more]

An Hour A Week? #173

Posted to An Hour A Week? on February 11th, 2009

#173-Listen To What The Man Said Our Report To State parade, a Trail's End popcorn recall, video games, a new recruiting campaign, a cool crossover bridge idea, an Innovation Group update, and deciding on a week to go to Philmont are on on tap for... [more]

ScoutParents Overview

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on February 11th, 2009

The relaunched ScoutParents website has some helpful summaries of the ScoutParents program effective September 1, 2008. The goal of ScoutParents is to improve scout recruitment and retention by getting more parents involved and committed to the... [more]

Posted to Scouting Maniac on February 11th, 2009

Here is a Short Introduction to Lord Baden Powell put together by the WOSM or the World Organization of the Scouting Movement. Hopefully you will enjoy the video clip. Yours in Scouting Mark W Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Troop... [more]

BP Trivia Questions

Posted to Scouting Maniac on February 11th, 2009

Lord Robert Baden Powell Scouting and Life Trivia Questions 1. When was baden powell born? 2. He was the _______ son and _____ out of ten children. 3. What military unit was Baden Powell comissioned into bypassing the normal officer training... [more]

Scouting and "That Guy"

Posted to Chairman's Chat - A Pack Committee Blog on February 10th, 2009

I love the Die Hard movies. I'm a big fan of Bruce Willis. I recently watched "Live Free or Die Hard. " (Yes, it was like the eleventh time.) In the movie there is a bit of dialogue and being the Hero or "That Guy". I see a lot of "That Guy" in... [more]

The Hiking Stick

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on February 10th, 2009

The hiking Stick or Stave or staff traditionally has been a part of Scouting. Baden Powell talked of the hiking stick and its many uses when he started the Scouting Movement. The Hiking stick is made of strong wood, not just any old stick, it is... [more]

Museum U. at the National Scouting Museum - March & April 2009

Posted to Scouting News on February 10th, 2009

Can't get to the National Scouting Museum for the 2009 Pinewood Derby ? Then check out Museum U. at the National Scouting Museum. Here are the announced Merit Badges for March and April: Art March 1, 2009 3:00pm - 4:30pm April 26, 2009 3:00pm -... [more]

Weekend Recap

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on February 9th, 2009

Well it was another great weekend of Scouting. Busy, but lots of fun and I got to do what I love to do the most in Scouting... Recognize those Scouts that work hard and participate in this wonderful program. First, our Order of the Arrow Chapter... [more]

Celebrating 100 Years - National Hall of Leadership

Posted to Scouting News on February 9th, 2009

Nominations opened yesterday for the Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership . The National Hall of Leadership is an opportunity for anyone to recognize outstanding leadership by a Scout, registered Scout leader, or... [more]

ScoutParents Website Relaunch

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on February 9th, 2009

The ScoutParents.org website was recently relaunched . Although the new website is less colorful than its predecessor, the site is now better organized and easier to navigate . Link [ Via Scoutingnews.org ] Posted in CUB SCOUTS, ScoutParents... [more]

Scout Trivia: People and Places.

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on February 8th, 2009

It is the beginning of the month, and that means that I am late with this and that it is time for another ten questions from the 1984 Scout Mania trivia book. The theme this month is "People and Places". Keep in mind though, these questions are... [more]

2009 National Museum Pinewood Derby Race

Posted to Scouting News on February 8th, 2009

The National Scouting Museum is hosting a Pinewood Derby Race on February 28, 2009. According to the Flyer there will be fun & prizes and admission to the Museum is $3 for everyone. Reservations are required, call 972.580.2467 to make a... [more]

New Eagle Scout

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on February 7th, 2009

Congratulations to Nathan T. on becoming an Eagle Scout last Monday night. Over the years I watch Nathan work hard toward earning 31 Merit Badges and scouting's highest rank. Three memorable experiences I'll remember the most I shared with... [more]

Boys Life Contest

Posted to Scouting Maniac on February 7th, 2009

Boy's Life Contest Participants that wish to participate in this contest are to submit a video that they create about the following aspects of smoking: Smoking is a drug addiction that kills people Smoking makes everything smell bad Remember" A... [more]

NSJ 2010 Bulletin

Posted to Scouting Maniac on February 7th, 2009

February 2009 Bulletin Let's Get Ready for the Jamboree! There have been many calls and e-mails concerning the new BSA medical form that must be completed between July 27, 2009, and May 1, 2010, in order to participate in the jamboree. The first... [more]

Friday Funny: Pinewood Derby Laws

Posted to Scouting News on February 7th, 2009

Welcome to Friday Funny! Every Friday, Scouting News will share a Scouting related joke with our readers. Hopefully you find it just as funny as we did! Today's Friday Funny was overheard on Twitter, John ( @JohnShepard ) over at JohnScout 2.0 has... [more]

Summer Camps at El Rancho Cima

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on February 6th, 2009

It's time to, if you haven't already, start looking at summer camp ideas for your scouters. Here are a few of our favorites. I just talked to the summer program director last night and it sounds like this summer is going to be a blast! We're... [more]

Tradition of the Ashes.

Posted to Chairman's Chat - A Pack Committee Blog on February 6th, 2009

I was recently reminded of the Tradtion of the Ashes. For those that may not have heard of the tradition. This was passed to me at my Wood Badge class. ( long live SR-923! Long Live the Beavers!) Campfires are a tradition in Scouting. They are... [more]

Front Page of Scouting.org Recieves Slight Makeover

Posted to Scouting News on February 6th, 2009

The front page of the National Council Website is sporting a new look. The first thing you will notice is a more bold color scheme which gives the site a more patriotic feel. The new design puts more of an emphasis on the feature stories. Currently... [more]

Friday Fives - Patrol Development

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on February 6th, 2009

Every Friday five posts from Scoutmaster worth reviewing. This week the subject is Patrol Development Making Patrols Work ... integrating the patrols by age is important. Any Scoutmaster would admit that encouraging Scouts of different ages to work... [more]

Obituary for an Old Friend

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on February 5th, 2009

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense , who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having... [more]

Weaver Popcorn Voluntary Recall

Posted to BSA Health and Safety Alerts on February 5th, 2009

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Trails End Carmel Corn Recall

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on February 5th, 2009

Yesterday, Weaver Popcorn Company issued a precautionary voluntary recall for some of its Trail's End 9.5 oz. Carmel Corn with Nuts due to the salmonella outbreak at Peanut Corporation of America's facility in Blakely, Georgia. The full press... [more]

February 2009 Baloo's Bugle - March (When I Grow Up) Theme

Posted to KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting on February 5th, 2009

The February 2009 Baloo's Bugle (by Commissioner Dave) is available for free download. Baloo's Bugle is a monthly unofficial publication with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers... [more]

Process Intelligence

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on February 5th, 2009

Gather wood, prepare tinder, kindling and fuel. Strike a match (maybe two) and we make fire. Preparing, building, lighting and maintaining a fire involves interdependent skills, knowledge and actions that constitute a process. Comprehending and... [more]

75,000 and Counting

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on February 5th, 2009

Once again, this note is more for myself then anyone, but this blog reached a total of 75,000 visits today (since the counter began in June 2007). It has only been a bit over four months since it reached 50,000 visits. The daily visits have been... [more]

Scout Camping at it's Finest

Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on February 4th, 2009

I remember back in the day that camping was all about sleeping on the ground in a tent, cooking beanie weenies, and stargazing at night. Entertaining each other around the campfire and incinerating marshmallow in some strange sacrificial rite... [more]

Your Pinewood Derby is Showing!

Posted to ScoutSigns on February 4th, 2009

Ever stop to think about what your pack's "Pinewood Derby" says about your unit? I know PWD's run the gamut from non-competitive play to competition (and parent) intensive ordeals to be endured. All of them are loud, too! We didn't have a pinewood... [more]

An Election of their Peers

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on February 4th, 2009

Throughout the year we hold elections in the Troop. (Adults never get a vote) We elect Patrol leaders, Senior Patrol Leaders, and within the Patrols they hold all kinds of "elections" to get things done. There is one election we do each year that... [more]

Really Cold Camping Tips

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on February 4th, 2009

See winter camping tips for general advice for cold weather camping. But, when it's really cold, like 20F below zero, there are more weird things that happen and stuff for which you might not be prepared: Shock cords in tent poles freeze and lose... [more]

24/7/365

Posted to Scouting Maniac on February 4th, 2009

I recently read a post by Jerry over at The Scoutmaster Minute Blog and I just wanted to expand on his ideas a little. The idea that adult leaders are basically adults leaders and role models 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year should... [more]

Ten Essentials of Scoutmastership 6 - Steadfast Purpose

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on February 4th, 2009

The Ten Essentials of Scoutmastership penned by William 'Green Bar' Hillcourt were part of the Scoutmaster's Handbook for many years. 6. A steadfastness of purpose to carry out a planned program with energy and perseverance,... [more]

Using Tools

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on February 3rd, 2009

The PLC knew that new scouts would be joining the troop at the end of the month. They were trying to come up with ideas on what to include in troop meeting agendas to get the new guys off to a good start. I sat there tracking the ideas in my head as... [more]

Newly-Formed Youth Services Team to Support Youth Staff at 2010 Jamboree

Posted to Scouting News on February 3rd, 2009

The Jamboree Department of the Boy Scouts of America recently approved the formation of the Youth Services Team-a team of skilled volunteers, 21+ years of age, dedicated to the highest standards of fun, support, and safety for the nearly 1,000... [more]

New Book by Alvin Townley

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on February 3rd, 2009

Steve Silbiger who writes a weekly Scouting News email called Advisor's Corner let us know Alvin Townley, author of Legacy of Honor, let us know that his second book Spirit of Adventure: Eagle Scouts and the making of America's Future will be... [more]

WOSM Founder's Day

Posted to Scouting Maniac on February 3rd, 2009

Who is the the original the founder of the Scouting Movement? Baden Powell Where did Scouting originally come from? United kingdom As many of you probably know the Boy Scouts celebrates its birth on February 8 but do you know when the World... [more]

Busy Month On Website

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on February 2nd, 2009

The month of January really kicked off the new year to a busy start for our troop's (and this blog's) website. There was a total of 26,097 visits to the troop's website, with a total of 134,705 page views. This includes 10,682 hits to this blog's... [more]

2005 Jamboree Statistics- More Jamboree Trivia Facts

Posted to Scouting Maniac on February 2nd, 2009

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Lifes Ladder

Posted to Scouting Maniac on February 2nd, 2009

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Lao-tzu, Chinese philosopher (604 BC - 531 BC) Life is a journey. One must be willing to take the first step in order to begin that journey. This journey is not for the fainted hearted and... [more]

Hard Rock

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on February 2nd, 2009

The strenuous activity of rock climbing works every muscle in the body... [more]

And We're Back!

Posted to Lone Star Scouter on February 1st, 2009

I can't encourage troops and crews enough to know what your neighboring units have in the way of trained leadership. If you make contacts outside your own group, you stand to be able to provide a more diverse experience to your scouts. Troop 747... [more]

5 Star University of Scouting

Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on February 1st, 2009

Now that I have attended my first 5 Star University and have received my Bachelor of Science degree in Scouting I feel that I have learned far more about the program than ever before. There some ideas and concepts that I have already been doing as... [more]

What's missing? YOU! - Join Scouting

Posted to Boy Scouts of America "What's Hot" on February 1st, 2009

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What's missing? YOU! - Join Scouting

Posted to Boy Scouts of America "What's Hot" on February 1st, 2009

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Do A Good Turn Daily

Posted to BSA Value of Scouting Podcast on February 1st, 2009

As a part of what has been dubbed the largest food drive in America, 30,000 Scouts collect 1.3 million bags of food. "It really is a time when people are coming together … they know they're doing something good for the community and it just makes... [more]

What's missing? YOU! - Join Scouting

Posted to Boy Scouts of America "What's Hot" on February 1st, 2009

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Merit Badge program question

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on February 1st, 2009

First I want to thank all the readers of the blog and listeners of the podcast for having the confidence in me or at valuing my opinion. The reason I write this is because over the last year or so emails flood my inbox asking questions, giving me... [more]