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Leave No Trace Training in The Comfort of Your Own Living Room

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 30th, 2011

The Leave No Trace principles are a great set of guidelines to implement into your outdoor recreating, whatever your outdoor activity may be. While catching a Leave No Trace workshop in your community is a GREAT way to learn about and implement... [more]

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 51

Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on March 30th, 2011

Fishing Merit Badge Typical crazy Wednesday! Almost everyone in the house has a bad cold, which is just adding to the fun and excitement! My Wolf is down for the count and will miss the pack meeting tonight. Latest weather forecast shows sleet and... [more]

Day 50: Other Stuff

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on March 30th, 2011

Day 50: I got to spend most of yesterday doing my own other stuff, mostly researching long-distance backpacking and considering a big trek next year. So, I thought I'd share some Other Stuff with you that this troop does to make its program a... [more]

#100DaysofScouting - Day 48

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 30th, 2011

Another short day for Scouting and long on tired. I got to work at 4am and left at 1pm. That means a nap of some sort was in store in the rest of the day. Scouting took a back seat to sleep today. - I entered the campout data into TroopMaster -... [more]

Day 50! : 100 Days of Scouting

Posted to A Scouter's Journey on March 30th, 2011

Halfway through 100 Days of Scouting! OK so it's not 50 miles but there's day's where it certainly feels like it. Things have been slow in my Scout world the past couple days but certainly not today. Exchanged emails with Cubmaster on how to handle... [more]

YouTube Tuesday: What A Wonderful World

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on March 29th, 2011

Everyone knows the song by Louis Armstrong, "What a Wonderful World." It is a classic. Even young Boy Scouts are familiar with the tune. I have a feeling that the song will still be around during the next hundred years. In August of 2009, a video... [more]

Bigfoot sighting in the "Peach State"

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 29th, 2011

Molena, GA - Last weekend Team East was in the stormy state of Georgia for a Trainer Course with the Flint River council of the Boy Scouts America. The course was an opportunity for the participants to learn more about the seven principles of Leave... [more]

Who are you waiting for?

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 29th, 2011

Tonight before I left work I popped into the restroom to clean up, wash my hands etc… I opened the door to find a sink over flowing and about 6 inches of water on the floor. One of the sinks had been plugged with paper towel and the sink... [more]

Partnership Highlight: Hi-Cone Products

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 29th, 2011

San Francisco, CA . Last August, Hi-Cone Products , the producer of photodegradable beverage rings, partnered with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, in an effort to educate people about the importance of disposing of waste properly,... [more]

Scouts are part of the ShelterBox team in flood-swept Bolivia

Posted to ScoutBaseUK on March 29th, 2011

ShelterBox have been working with Scouts in Bolivia, after heavy rains caused widespread flooding and mudslides in the South American... [more]

Scoutmaster Podcast 62

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on March 28th, 2011

Can a Troop define what 'active' means? No-shows and last minute participants for camping trips. ScoutmasterPodcast62 Links in this Podcast Advancement Committee Guidebook Official definition of an active Scout You can participate in... [more]

Scouts Canada shows off its redesigned uniforms

Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on March 28th, 2011

Click to view slideshow. Check out what our neighbors to the north will be wearing this season. On Friday, Scouts Canada, which will co-host the 2019 World Scout Jamboree with the Boy Scouts of America and Asociación de Scouts de México, unveiled a... [more]

100 Days Of Scouting: Day 49 (A Busy Week)

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on March 28th, 2011

This week will be a busy week for this scoutmaster in central Minnesota. It begins with this year's first court of honor which takes place tonight at the city hall meeting rooms. There are not many awards to present, but we do have two new Boy... [more]

Day 48: CPR

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on March 28th, 2011

Day 48: Yesterday and today I presented CPR/AED training to two troops in preparation for their summer outings. Also had a Girl Scout leader in the mix. Met with the new SPL tonight getting prepared for his first PLC meeting next month. He's got... [more]

Scouting Ireland; no need for the Blarney Stone

Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on March 28th, 2011

Wayne dusted off his passport last weekend for a whistle stop tour with Scouting Ireland's Chief Scout, making good use of his journey on the way and continuing his good fortune with Ireland's... [more]

Rainy days and Sundays…

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 27th, 2011

Well not exactly the title to that song.. but its raining here in the great NW and I want to get out and work with my new Hennessy Hammock. My oldest son and I bought Hennessy Hammocks yesterday. For those of you that went to Jambo.. you saw them... [more]

#100 DaysofScouting - Days 45-46-47

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 27th, 2011

First off...my podcast with co-host Scoutmaster Shawn is up and available at www.ptcmedia.net please download and take a listen...and then let me know what you think. Feedback is a gift!!! The march continues for another 100 Days of Scouting... [more]

When I was your age...

Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on March 27th, 2011

I have been asked, on more than one occasion, to talk about what Scouting was like when I was young. ...Thats sounds like that I am really old; ancient. Looking back, I guess that I am old. Back in April, 1970, almost 41 years ago, I was lucky... [more]

Hubbub â€" A Native American Dice Game

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 27th, 2011

This is a traditional Native American game. The scoring systems seem to vary from one reference to another, so the system below is a simplified system which scouts should be able to... [more]

The Scoutmasterminute Blog has a new home

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 26th, 2011

If you are reading this.. well then you have properly been directed to the new home of The SMMBlog. I moved the domain to wordpress for various reasons, but the bottom line is it is working. Much of the "old stuff" is moved, but please be patient... [more]

#100DaysOfScouting, Days 44, 45 & 46

Posted to True North Scouting on March 26th, 2011

Day 44 - Even though I blog and podcast about Scouting, I am by no means an expert...I just know what works for me and like to write, blog, tweet and broadcast about it. With that said, I frequently ask for advice from other fountains of Scouting... [more]

We're On The Big Screen

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 26th, 2011

by Bryce Davis, Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 664 We're on the Big Screen... Well – for a few seconds, anyway. Our new advertisement was delivered to the nice folks at Mt. Hood Theatre in downtown Gresham today. Manager Brenda says it will be dropped... [more]

Day 46: New Pad

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on March 26th, 2011

Day 46: Three weeks until your taxes are due. Remember to consider the miles driven for scouting as a tax deduction. Your Friends of Scouting contribution and other expenses you had for Scouting may also be deductible. My Exped Synmat 7 DLX... [more]

Ideas for April Pack Meeting â€" Faith

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 26th, 2011

The core value for Cub Scouts for the month of April is Faith. According to the program helps, faith is "Having inner strength and confidence based on our trust in... [more]

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 46

Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on March 25th, 2011

Farm Mechanics Merit Badge Today I am at Wood Badge--Day 1!... [more]

February Bigfoot Challenge Winner, Darcy!

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 25th, 2011

We asked Darcy, our February Bigfoot Challenge winner, to tell us how she got involved with Leave No Trace, and what it means to her. This is what she had to say... I was born and raised in Sparks, Nevada. I love outdoor photography - I collect... [more]

#100DaysofScouting - Day 44

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 25th, 2011

It is the Thursday before the campout....busy busy busy. Tuesday at the Troop Meeting I introduced a new aspect to the Mini-PLC meeting. As with most of my plans, ideas, thoughts; they are just suggestions to the SPL and his PLC. If they like it,... [more]

Astronaut Pudding Recipe

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 25th, 2011

This makes a great snack for any space themed meeting. We used it when ZM's den worked on Bear Elective 1 - Space. It can be a little messy, so we went... [more]

>You can do it!

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 25th, 2011

> I was listening to a podcast the other day, it was pretty political in nature, but the guest on the show said something that I thought was pretty interesting. Now, I am not going to get into politics here. This is NOT a political Blog. I have... [more]

Day 45: Off With a Bang

Posted to A Scouter's Journey on March 25th, 2011

Troop meeting night: Presented 4 Totin' Chips, 4 Fire Safety merit badges and had 5 Scoutmaster conferences for Scout rank. One's already got a good Eagle project picked out Tried to feel them out as to who would want to go for Patrol Leader at next... [more]

Please don't raise our rents!

Posted to be.PREPARED on March 25th, 2011

Whilst the Big Society is the good-feeling political buzzword of the moment. Yet some councils seem to be lacking the will to live up to this ideal and are planning to use rent increases to cover the cuts that are being applied to their budgets... [more]

March Madness in Georgia!

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 24th, 2011

Kennesaw, GA - While many colleges and universities across the country are focused on the NCAA Men's and Women's Championship games (a.k.a. March Madness), the students at Clayton State University and Kennesaw State University devoted a few hours... [more]

ClassB at the Allohak District Pinewood Derby

Posted to Official ClassB Blog on March 24th, 2011

A few weeks ago, the Allohak District held their annual pinewood derby sponsored by Pack 311 and Darby Community Church. ClassB was fortunate enough to be invited to judge the design competition. It was a beautiful day and things got off to a great... [more]

A Weekend at Camp Stearns

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on March 24th, 2011

The weather forecast did not give the impression that this month's troop activity would be much of a winter outing. The temperature had been above freezing for most of the week. A lot of the snow cover had already melted before we left for camp on... [more]

Review Part 2: A Scout Leader's Guide to Youth Leadership

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 24th, 2011

Today I continue reviewing a book called A Scout Leader's Guide to Youth Leadership Training: Working the Patrol Method. Get a copy and join in the... [more]

#100DaysOfScouting - Day 43

Posted to True North Scouting on March 24th, 2011

OK, so for today's post, not just a catch up of the last 2 days. On an upcoming episode of True North, I am going to talk about what I like to call, the "Cubmaster Team"... As you know, I am a Scoutmaster for Troop 1363. I am also the 2nd Assistant... [more]

Donate to Japan Scouts relief effort

Posted to ScoutBaseUK on March 24th, 2011

You can now show your support and assist our Scouting friends in... [more]

#100DaysOfScouting, Days 41& 42

Posted to True North Scouting on March 23rd, 2011

Monday - nada lada stuff going on, move along, nothing to see here. Tuesday - attended the Tiger meeting with the Cubmaster, squared the leaders up on their required training. Braced for snowstorm of the year. Had a great chat with Jerry , who gave... [more]

In exclusive tour, New York Boy Scouts see Navy's side of the Army-Navy rivalry

Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on March 23rd, 2011

Click to view slideshow. When assistant Scoutmaster Matt Testerman heard that in 2009 his troop visited West Point, he formed a plan. You see, Testerman is a graduate of a different service academy, Annapolis, the U.S. Naval Academy. And in the... [more]

What's more important; Effort or Results?

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on March 23rd, 2011

Badges and awards are results; but Scoutmaster's know it's more important to recognize effort. In his book Shine  Psychiatrist Ned Hallowell concludes that acknowledgment of effort provides vital encouragement, motivation and... [more]

#100DaysofScouting - Day 42

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 23rd, 2011

It is Scout Tuesday, that means Troop Meeting!!! The Scout Laundry List: - worked on some new ideas for pre-campout meeting to present to PLC - talked with Outdoor Chair about this weekend's Campout, we have 129 signed up - Troop Meeting: ... [more]

>SMMPodcast show #80

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 23rd, 2011

> Show number 80 is out and ready for your ear buds. In this show we discuss the questions we posted in the Serve to Lead entry. Join me as we open up the questions and talk about how they make every leader a success. We also answer a listener... [more]

Personal Fitness Merit Badge

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 23rd, 2011

For you Scouts getting ready to start this badge, it is important to really understand your counselor's expectations before you... [more]

What's more important; Effort or Results?

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on March 23rd, 2011

Badges and awards are results; but Scoutmaster's know it's more important to recognize effort. In his book Shine  Psychiatrist Ned Hallowell concludes that acknowledgment of effort provides vital encouragement, motivation and... [more]

Day 42: I Luv It

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on March 23rd, 2011

Day 42: I'll tell ya, I'm really enjoying these new scout conferences! My favorite question is - "So, what do you think you'll be doing this summer in Boy Scouts?" I love the oversized, still-creased, half-untucked, patchless uniform shirt. I love... [more]

Scouting in the Muslim community

Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on March 23rd, 2011

Specialist national support groups are not new in Scouting, the first can be traced back to pre 1948 but today, the Muslim Scout Active Support Unit are leading the way in supporting the development of Scouting within their community and across many... [more]

Day 43: Community

Posted to A Scouter's Journey on March 22nd, 2011

A light Scouting day relative to usual... [more]

Boy Scout Jack Pape wins 2011 American Spirit Award

Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on March 22nd, 2011

Jack Pape, a 17-year-old Boy Scout from Omaha, Neb. The voting's over, and the results are in. The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation announced today that Jack Pape , a high school junior from Omaha, Neb., has won its American Spirit Award. At... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Blue and Gold Banquet 2011

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on March 22nd, 2011

Tonight is Cub Scout Pack 68′s Blue and Gold Banquet. It will be the first one I have attended in five years. Not because I did not want to attend any, but because there have not been any Webelos Scouts to crossover. That, and I was not... [more]

>Serve to Lead

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 22nd, 2011

> Last Night at our Troop meeting we talked about leadership, among other things. I shared with the Scouts some questions that they need to ask themselves in the context of leadership. Now, these questions come from a book called Serve to Lead ,... [more]

YouTube Tuesday: Boy Scouts Building Greatness One Man at a Time

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on March 22nd, 2011

This week's YouTube Tuesday video comes from the Circle Ten Council of the B.S.A. It features Boy Scout Denzel Long. He talks about how the Boy Scouts have helped him raise his life to a whole new level. I liked the video, and I think you will... [more]

The Versatile Frisbee

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 22nd, 2011

Many campers consider the frisbee an indispensable piece of gear for camp. How do you use your frisbee to improve camp... [more]

Connect Grant Recipient: School of the Arts

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 22nd, 2011

Tracy explains the rules of Minimum Impact Match San Francisco, CA. Leave No Trace offers three different Grants that award opportunities for organizations or individuals to receive FREE educational materials. Leave No Trace also offers a fourth... [more]

Looking back and moving forward

Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on March 22nd, 2011

Wayne's week has been another busy one inducting DC's, celebrating adult achievements, a full Board Meeting and joining the Muslim Scout Active Support Unit for one of their training courses which was very much a family... [more]

Bear Paw's Maple Syrup Days

Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on March 21st, 2011

Bear Paw's sugar bush is steaming with activity as Scouts help collect maple sap from Camp Bear Paw's sugar maple trees during the "Maple Syrup Days," activity offered through the Bay-Lakes Council. Maple Syrup Days is a hands on experience... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Camp Nobebosco (Days 39-41)

Posted to A Scouter's Journey on March 21st, 2011

Haven't posted in a few days but that doesn't mean wasn't Scouting – in fact was too busy Scouting to post in detail. This weekend our Troop was camping at Camp Nobebosco. It was an amazing trip. Day 39: Arrived at camp. We were the most... [more]

Scoutmaster Podcast 61

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on March 21st, 2011

In this Podcast: Levels of Competence, Scouts and power tools Links in this Podcast: Guide to Safe Scouting Podcast Music null... [more]

#100DaysofScouting - Day 40

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 21st, 2011

Sunday should be a day of rest...and today it was, from Scouting. Sunday was my son's 18th Birthday. He's been in Scouting since Tiger Scouts. It was something I wanted him to like (as an Eagle Scout) and it turned into something he... [more]

Awareness Workshop from Leave No Trace Partners - Selkirk Outdoor Leadership & Education and the Idaho Conservation League

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 21st, 2011

Selkirk Outdoor Leadership & Education (SOLE) is a grassroots non-profit which facilitates custom-tailored experiential education programming for individuals and groups in the Inland Northwest and beyond! We strive to empower our participants to... [more]

What Does the Pack Trainer Do?

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 21st, 2011

The main responsibility of the Pack Trainer is to ensure that the adults involved in the Pack are trained for their positions and are aware of supplemental training... [more]

#100DaysOfScouting, Day 40

Posted to True North Scouting on March 21st, 2011

I thought that this was really cool...I have been a fan of Jason's since he did a show with Jerry, but I was looking back at some of his old posts...check his site for any other backpacking tips Gear Talk with Jason Klass: My DIY Pulk Project: Part... [more]

An Old Scouting Postcard

Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on March 21st, 2011

A while back I borrowed an album of old postcards from my Uncle He has some postcards of the area where I (and he used to) live, as I wanted to copy them. Amongst these I found a postcard that I'd actually found for him many years ago. It's a... [more]

>The Community of Dedicated Service

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 20th, 2011

> Unlike the Jamboree experience, which yielded a count down to the event (which everyone seemed to love), putting together a great Troop, heading out to the East Coast for tours and a fantastic week of the greatest single Scouting event I have... [more]

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 41

Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on March 20th, 2011

Energy Merit Badge Up and at it early today. Have to get 90% of our troop to Mass at 10:30. But first, McDonalds. We have a troop tradition of always stopping at McDonalds on the way home from a Scouting event. Our oldest Boy Scout now, had never... [more]

Paper Bag Puppets

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 20th, 2011

A den leader asked me recently about ideas for gathering activities. I suggested paper bag... [more]

Don't Raise Our Rents

Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on March 20th, 2011

The Scout Association has just launched a campaign regarding the raising of the rent paid by Scout Groups for the land that their Scout Huts are built upon. Many Group's own their own building, and have done for many years, but the land they are... [more]

>#100DaysOfScouting, Days #37, 38 & 39

Posted to True North Scouting on March 20th, 2011

> I said that I would post about the issues that I had at the Pinewood Derby…sorry, that's just too much negative and this isn't the place for it. It had nothing to do with scouting and to write about it would just be counter-productive... [more]

The wearing o' the green...or khaki

Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on March 19th, 2011

Now that St. Patrick's Day has come and gone, Springtime is around the corner and things are beginning to turn green again...besides the alternative adult beverages that are abound with green dyes and pigmentation. Yesterday, on Scouting Radio, we... [more]

#100DaysofScouting - Day 38

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 19th, 2011

Another great day! Fridays are the day we gear up for the weekend and every weekend always has something Scouting to do. This weekend is no different, we have a campout next weekend but tons to do this one. Friday I: - continued the search for my... [more]

Bear Den Meeting Plan â€" Law Enforcement Is a Big Job

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 19th, 2011

Bear Achievement 7 is a fun den meeting. There is some hands on stuff and a police officer... [more]

Why are you passionate about Leave No Trace?

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 18th, 2011

Today on our Facebook page we posed this phrase for our followers to complete: "I am passionate about Leave No Trace because ___________________." I'm inspired by the responses I've read so far and encouraged. I am a Leave No Trace member for... [more]

Win a free patch if you can Name That Council

Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on March 18th, 2011

After last week's doozy , this week's Name That Council should be a breeze. A cool ocean breeze, perhaps? Good luck! Name That Council rules: Each week I select a council shoulder patch and use Photoshop to remove all text. You guess the name of... [more]

>A moment of your time

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 18th, 2011

> The other day I was out and about and I ended up in the check out line at a local store. There was an elderly gentleman in line ahead of me waiting patiently as the check out clerk seemed to be struggling a bit. It was one of the weird... [more]

Boot Scraper Camp Gadget

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 18th, 2011

Here is a really simple camp gadget I saw at a camporee a few years back. It was a simple gadget for scraping the mud off of the bottom of the... [more]

Day 38: Late Post

Posted to A Scouter's Journey on March 18th, 2011

Last meeting prep for the weekend campout. Went over checklists of what to (and not) have and then headed out to the grocery store. I had the boys split into 3 pairs and each team take care of 2 sections of the menu. it helped to speed things up and... [more]

Signs of Spring at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 17th, 2011

Marietta, GA - Team East headed over to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park today to brush up on some history and enjoy the sunshine. Back in 1864, a battle was fought here from June 19 to July 2 and over 5,350 soldiers were killed... [more]

Giveaway Thursday: Win a free Philmont DVD, Blu-ray, or book

Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on March 17th, 2011

What's the next-best thing to visiting Philmont? That's easy: Winning Scouting magazine's Thursday giveaway. Sure, winning the giveaway won't fill you with a lifetime of memories like visiting Philmont would. But, hey, at least this week's winners... [more]

Name That Council: March 11, 2011 solution

Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on March 17th, 2011

Scouter Seth sat there, stumped. No matter how hard he searched for an answer to Friday's Name That Council contest , he couldn't solve the mystery. Frustrated as he was, his Scouting spirit was high when he sent me this e-mail: Bryan, I have no... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: A Busy Week.

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on March 17th, 2011

Every once in awhile it becomes a busy week of Scout stuff in this scoutmaster's schedule. This happens to be one of those weeks. Take a look… Monday, the 14th – The troop meeting. Most of the members of the Mel-TV board of directors... [more]

>Seeking your Passion

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 17th, 2011

> We are all in Scouting for one reason or another. Some of us have been in Scouts since we were in Cub Scouts, our parents and grandparents were in Scouts and we have just grown up with the program. For others, it was an invite at a join night... [more]

Review: A Scout Leader's Guide to Youth Leadership Training

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 17th, 2011

I recently started reading a book called A Scout Leader's Guide to Youth Leadership Training: Working the Patrol Method. I am really impressed by this... [more]

March Training from the Traveling Trainers

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 17th, 2011

The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers are conducting the following training events across the country in March. For more information about these or to attend, visit their calendars. Team East March Calendar http://tiny.cc/bkolx Team West... [more]

#100daysofscouting - Time to brag on the boys a bit

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 17th, 2011

Putting together the work sheet for the Top Troop Award for our District has been an eye opener this year. The Troop is bigger and 2010 was an incredible year for all of us in Scouting. Now, I put this together a couple weeks ago, but finally got... [more]

Scout campaign gains momentum

Posted to ScoutBaseUK on March 17th, 2011

Our new campaign to protect Groups from unreasonable rent increases has received a fantastic response as Scouts and non-Scouts alike spread the message: Don't Raise Our... [more]

Internal Communications

Posted to Wayne Brock TV on March 16th, 2011

Episode #5 of WBtv is dedicated to another hot topic: internal communications. For the first time in our history, we're building a team that is dedicated to communicating with all employees in a consistent, coordinated fashion, using a range of... [more]

Want to help your Scouting brethren in Japan? Here's how.

Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on March 16th, 2011

A Scout is Helpful, and the people of Japan need our help. Several options exist for individuals who wish to make a financial contribution toward general disaster relief. The American Red Cross and the Salvation Army let donors designate their... [more]

100 DoS, Days #30 - 35

Posted to True North Scouting on March 16th, 2011

I just couldn't get to writing anything...not that nothing has been happening, but it's been one of those weird weeks. OK, let's recap. Day #30 - Pinewood Derby - overall, success. My night? bad, details to follow in additional post Day #31 -... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Scouting Trivia

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on March 16th, 2011

It is the sixth week of 100 Days of Scouting. Time for another Scout Trivia quiz. Today's theme is outdoor skills. These ten questions come from the Scout Mania trivia book, and are based on the 1984 Boy Scout Handbook. Are you ready to begin? I... [more]

The Appalachian Trail in Five Minutes

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on March 16th, 2011

Green Tunnel from Kevin Gallagher on Vimeo . Here's a through hike of the Appalachian trail condensed into a few minutes of video. Watch the seasons and terrain change over 2000 miles of hiking... [more]

>AH HA Moment

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 16th, 2011

> Last night my son and I attended the "Touchdown Club" meeting at the High School. The Touchdown club is sort of like the boosters, but focuses 100% of its energy to the Football program. This is brand new at the School and is in its formation... [more]

The Legend of Rip Van Winkle

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 16th, 2011

This shortened version of the tale is appropriate for Bear Scouts working on Bear Achievement 4 – Tall... [more]

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 36

Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on March 16th, 2011

Dog Care Merit Badge Vacation is going better. I've decided to work on my shed and workshop to get them ready for Spring. First, I have to get some work done for the Knights of Columbus. Then, I have some Scouting that needs doing. Maybe... [more]

Team East Visits the Mountains of Georgia

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 15th, 2011

Dawsonville, Georgia - Today, Team East visited with 3rd graders at Robinson Elementary School, which is nestled into north Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. On a rainy Tuesday, we were in the company of over 100 students across the day who had never... [more]

Newsletter March 2011

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on March 15th, 2011

It's Webelos Season! Now What? The troop visits have come and gone, you've had a camp out or two where Webelos participated, they've made their decisions and they are coming to join your Troop!Maybe you have a tidal wave of twenty or thirty (gulp!)... [more]

#100DaysofScouting - Day 34

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 15th, 2011

Another Monday in the books... The Scouting Laundry List: data entry on Troopmaster Posted pictures on the Troop website Worked on some new things with the Outdoor Chair Submitted dates for our Troop Swim Gave a State of the Troop with the CC to... [more]

>"You Gotta Believe"

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 15th, 2011

> Yesterday was a fantastic Scouting Day! First and foremost it was Monday, so we had our weekly Troop meeting. The Troop meeting started like most others but then took a turn for the better, a Scout camp running through the door about 5 minutes... [more]

The Three R's of Personal Safety and Protection

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 15th, 2011

BSA requires discussion of personal safety throughout it's... [more]

Day 35: Just Visiting

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on March 15th, 2011

Day 35: I got to visit Troop 342 in Ashland, WI tonight. I'm visiting my nephews and one of them just joined that troop this month. It's good to check out other troops when you can. You get to see what you're doing right, pick up ideas, and see... [more]

Japan Scouts receive message of solidarity after disaster

Posted to The Scout Association on March 15th, 2011

A message of support has been sent to the International Commissioner of the Scout Association of Japan following the earthquake and tsunami which devastated the... [more]

Shelterbox and Scouting

Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on March 15th, 2011

I was reading this post by Scouter Doug in which he talks about donating to Shelterbox . This is an organisation that "provides emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies for families around the world who are affected by disasters at the time when... [more]

Backyard Session coming to Missoula!

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 14th, 2011

Share your ideas about Leave No Trace and ways to increase community action and volunteerism at the REI Missoula store on Thursday, March 24th from 6pm-7:30pm . Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Education Director, Ben Lawhon from Boulder, CO... [more]

Leave No Trace Polo Shirts are on sale!

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 14th, 2011

Now you can look your best, and promote your favorite cause at the same time. Great for the casual days in the office, or presenting Leave No Trace when a t-shirt isn't appropriate. These super comfortable Polo shirts are made by Econscious out of... [more]

#100DaysofScouting - Day 34

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 14th, 2011

Sunday was an incredible days that has been years in the making, my son's Eagle Project. The biggest problem with an Eagle Project is that the Scout is given the chance to lead and not overpowered by the participating adults, especially when... [more]

Mathematics Belt Loop

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 14th, 2011

Today is 3-14. Happy Pi Day! In honor of this special occasion, let's take a look at the Mathematics belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports... [more]

#100DaysofScouting - Day 33

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 14th, 2011

Finishing the Trail! The Scouting Day started at 6:30am when the son and I headed out to his Eagle Project. We were met by 2 Scouts and their parents who helped with the Project. My son has been working on this project for some time. He has a 150... [more]

Day 34: The Campaign Continues

Posted to A Scouter's Journey on March 14th, 2011

Out of the past 34 100 Days of Scouting today was probably the least "Scouty". I kept up on the blogs and posted a few pictures to the Troop website and that was it. For the past couple days I've really been trying to dig in to Shelter Box work... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Boy Scout Rank Survey

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on March 13th, 2011

I was a Boy Scout for about three and one half years. While I had fun as a Scout, and even learned a few things, I did not get very far in the advancement program. Advancement was not pushed much in my troop. If we earned any we pretty much did it... [more]

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 34

Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on March 13th, 2011

Dentistry Merit Badge A fantastic, gorgeous day today, and it will be largely spent on family. Next two weekends are for troop camping and then Wood Badge. I'll keep it brief so you can get back to yours, too. Today I: Helped my Life Scout get his... [more]

Puppet Play â€" Holmes and Watson Go To Webelos Camp

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 13th, 2011

My Webelos den has been working on their Showman activity badge. For requirement 2, they wrote their own puppet... [more]

Pulling together

Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on March 13th, 2011

Wayne was unable to join Sea Scout Leaders in the South East for their conference last weekend, but sent a message outlining some thoughts on Sea Scouting and the challenges we all... [more]

2011 Mulch Fundraiser Part 1

Posted to From the Committee Chair on March 12th, 2011

Today we delivered the first installment of mulch for our big annual fundraiser. The proceeds of this sale are used to replace Troop equipment and to subsidize camping and other activities throughout the year. We'll do another, bigger delivery on... [more]

Day 32: Shelter Box

Posted to A Scouter's Journey on March 12th, 2011

ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that delivers emergency shelter, warmth and dignity to people affected by disaster worldwide. Shelter Box responds instantly to natural and manmade disasters by delivering boxes of aid to those... [more]

Webelos Showman Activity Badge Den Meeting

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 12th, 2011

The Showman activity badge offers a lot of choices, so this is less of a step by step den meeting plan and more a set of... [more]

Spring Clean with Victor

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on March 12th, 2011

This post brought to you by Victor Pest . All opinions are 100% mine. Occasionally, a troop trailer will be stolen or equipment will be broken but, every year, troops and scouts run a greater risk of losing gear to mice and rodents. Tents, sleeping... [more]

Day 31: New Scout Conference

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on March 11th, 2011

Day 31: Showing up for the first scoutmaster conference, not sure what to expect, or how mean the old guy will be, or how hard it will be to remember everything, or if this is the right troop to be in. And, that's just the mom's thoughts! When a... [more]

Rudy, One of our February Bigfoot Challenge Winners!

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 11th, 2011

For February's Bigfoot Challenge we asked people to share their challenge ideas with us. We received so many creative and fun challenge ideas! Upon winning, we asked our three challenge winners such as Rudy, to share their Leave No Trace story with... [more]

#100DaysofScouting - Day 31

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 11th, 2011

Thursday is an odd day. One more step towards the weekend (and a Scout Campout if it's the 3rd weekend of the month) but sometimes it is a busy Scout night. Our District Committee Meetings are the 1st Thursday of the Month, Roundtable 2nd,... [more]

Shamrock Cookies

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 11th, 2011

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner. Here is a fun recipe to make with your Cub Scouts to... [more]

Shamrock Cookies

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 11th, 2011

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner. Here is a fun recipe to make with your Cub Scouts to... [more]

MSPP #104: Cub Scout Pack 68, A Year in Review

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on March 11th, 2011

Cub Scout Pack 68 of Melrose will be holding its Blue and Gold Banquet later this month. To provide a little entertainment during the evening I have volunteered to produce a slideshow of the pictures I have taken when I attended their den meetings... [more]

All it needs is a little inspiration

Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on March 11th, 2011

Wayne reflects on a week of mixed emotions ending with great visits to 'real Scouting' in Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire and the London Borough of... [more]

Going Local: 2011 Backyard Sessions!

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 10th, 2011

In 2011, the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics introduces a new social activism and environmental stewardship program called the Backyard Sessions . Backyard Sessions bring together and activate local communities to find ways to incorporate... [more]

Quadruplet Eagles! (100DoS: Day 31)

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on March 10th, 2011

Here is something you do not see everyday, or even more then once in a lifetime. It is something special when four brothers in one family each receive Boy Scouting's highest award, the rank of Eagle Scout. When the four brothers are quadruplets,... [more]

#100DaysofScouting - Day 30

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 10th, 2011

OK Scout Nation...what a Wednesday! It started fine with 2 emails from Scouts...their Eagle Project Workbook. To help them along I have them email me their workbook after we first meet so I can see how they are progressing and offer any... [more]

Houston Backyard Session

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 10th, 2011

Houston, TX - A little over a week ago, Team East joined Texas State Advocate, Griff Danheim , to organize the second Backyard Session of the year. Eleven community members, representing a wide variety of local organizations, came out for the event... [more]

Venturing Bronze Award

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 10th, 2011

The Venturing program offers a flexible recognition program to meet the interests of its members. The first award Venturers work on is the Bronze... [more]

100 DoS, Day #29 - Pinewood Prep

Posted to True North Scouting on March 10th, 2011

Tonight, I got together with the Cubmaster of the pack, and another CM from a pack in a city about 30 miles to the south of Green Bay. I helped this CM awhile back in using Google Apps to make a pack website, and he repaid the debt with bringing... [more]

building Better Communities Starts With Youth

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 10th, 2011

Two students prepare their Wooley Pockets East Palo Alto, CA. As Traveling Trainers, we try to participate in community events as often as possible. We have enjoyed countless river clean ups, participated in National Public Lands Day, and have... [more]

Top 20 Scout Apps (100 Days of Scouting: Day 30)

Posted to A Scouter's Journey on March 9th, 2011

I've done a few iPhone app posts before. As times change so do the apps. Here's my current top 20: BSA Handbook Troop Badges (Premier Ed.) Good Turn Flashlight Knot Guide SAS Survival Guide – Lite Pocket Universe: Virtual Sky Astronomy Pocket... [more]

A Scout is Thrifty...

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 9th, 2011

So a Patrol Leader came up to me last night and told me his patrol wanted to change their name. He then told me what they voted on. My first reaction was "You need a patch for that" as we are more of an traditional patrol name type of... [more]

Den Chiefs SMMPodcast # 79

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast on March 9th, 2011

In this show we talk about Den Chiefs and the asset they are to your Troop! This show is sponsored by ClassB.com Let us Feedback by shooting us an email , dropping a note on the Blog or using our new SMMVoicemail.. call 503-308-8297 Have a Great... [more]

100 Days Of Scouting: Trivia Quiz

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on March 9th, 2011

It is the fifth week of 100 Days of Scouting, 2011. Time to dig out that 1984 Boy Scout Handbook for another ten questions from the Scout Mania trivia book. Today's subject is General Trivia. (Keep in mind that these questions were based on the... [more]

National Outdoor Badges â€" Aquatics

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 9th, 2011

This award is for Boy Scouts who can't get enough time on the... [more]

Day 29

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on March 9th, 2011

Day 29: Had a conference with a scout for second class. Loaded info for the last new scout into TroopKit.com for events. Had a scout volunteer to plan a 50-Miler trek for July - now he and I can start the fun of figuring out what all is needed. I'm... [more]

The Troop Meeting...

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 9th, 2011

Yet another Scout Tuesday. I will save the list for tomorrow on my 100 Days of Scouting Post...but I wanted to say how great the meeting went tonight. I was busy with the new Parents in the new parent meeting. The SPL and his PLC ran the whole... [more]

>100 Days of Scouting, Day #28

Posted to True North Scouting on March 9th, 2011

> Realized that none of the boys have completed the BSA swimmer test. What does this mean? No boating No canoeing I think that I better get prepared for "Shawn? Can you call over to the high school pool and help us out with that?"... [more]

Day 29: Headlamp Steak

Posted to A Scouter's Journey on March 8th, 2011

> read a bit from the Wilderness Survival merit badge book; > found a good site for materials on teaching the Patrol Method and found a few good sites with lots of references for Wilderness Survival merit badge; > asked the District... [more]

Five ways your unit can cope with skyrocketing gas prices

Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on March 8th, 2011

Don't let this photo fool you. Buying gas is not a pretty sight right now. (Photo by vl8189 on Flickr) When your pack, troop, team, or crew sat down several months ago to create a budget for your next big trip, you and your Scouts thought of... [more]

Leave No Trace Volunteerism

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 8th, 2011

We are coming upon national volunteer month in another few weeks, so thought I'd take this opportunity to recognize our awesome State Advocate volunteers. These individuals serve as volunteer coordinators in their state, assisting Leave No Trace... [more]

Responsibility

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 8th, 2011

This week at the Troop meeting we worked on Rifle Marksmanship. We will be shooting at our next camp out, so in order to spend more time sending bullets down range and not sitting in a class, we brought the rifle in to the meeting and worked on all... [more]

Scouting YouTube Tuesday: Dear Mom

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on March 8th, 2011

I know the 2010 National Jamboree is now a part of history, but there is a video posted by the Boy Scouts of America that packs a lot of activities into a minute long video. It is called "Dear Mom", and it is this week's featured video. Watch it... [more]

Troop Guide Description and Self Evaluation

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 8th, 2011

Troop Guide is another important youth leadership position in a Boy Scout troop. A troop guide is an older scout who helps new scouts learn the "Boy Scout way" of doing things, which is much different from the "Cub Scout way" of doing... [more]

Day 28: Passing the Baton

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on March 8th, 2011

Day 28: The SPL led his last PLC meeting tonight. At the end, he stood up and took out a piece of notebook paper. He asked if anyone had ever run in a relay race. Then, he asked if they knew what a baton was. He drew a racetrack on the paper and... [more]

Nevada Red Rocks Vandalism

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 8th, 2011

I was recently given an article about vandalism in the Nevada Red Rocks and was interested in what it had to say because I have a strong past with the Red Rocks. The Nevada Red Rocks were my backyard for many years when I was a young. I grew up... [more]

Scoutmaster Podcast 59

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on March 7th, 2011

Mental Health Awareness, moms and summer camp Scoutmaster Podcast 59 Links in this Podcast Cliff Jacobsen's Expedition Canoeing School Download Mentalhealth.PDF.pdf (81.5K)  National Mental Health Information Center  A... [more]

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 28

Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on March 7th, 2011

Communication Merit Badge Monday is always Monday. Too much to do, too little time to do it...and the sun is shining bright enough to make me want to skip work...or at least invent a reason to go to lunch. Today I: Caught up my Advancement Report... [more]

Bag it - a documentary on plastic

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 7th, 2011

Bag It Intro from Suzan Beraza on Vimeo ... [more]

>100 Days of Scouting, Day #27 â€" Twitter

Posted to True North Scouting on March 7th, 2011

> Many of us stay in touch with "the rest of the world" by using Twitter. What you're doing, what you're making, who you're with. One thing that I like about it, is how the scouting community has embraced it to use for ideas and for sounding... [more]

Memorabilia Monday: Order of the Arrow Patches

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on March 7th, 2011

If you have been following me on this blog, you know I like to collect Scouting patches. On this Memorabilia Monday I would like to present my collection of Order of the Arrow lodge patches. Of course, I am not going to show the whole collection. I... [more]

Cubmaster Minute â€" Compassion

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 7th, 2011

The Cub Scout core value for the month of March is compassion. Here is a brief Cubmaster minute to help Cub Scout understand the meaning of... [more]

Day 27: More Training

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on March 7th, 2011

Day 27: Presented Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid training to a bunch of scouters all day yesterday and this afternoon. With the snow and cold, we did it all indoors except the hypothermia scenario. Pretty good way to spend the weekend... [more]

#100DaysofScouting - Day 26

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 7th, 2011

Better late then never... Saturday, lazy Saturday - unloaded some wood delivered to the house for Nate's Eagle Project - got a shipment of tents for Philmont! That is all...sometimes you need an off day! YIS Bryan Permalink | Leave a comment... [more]

Day 27: Eagle Court of Honor

Posted to A Scouter's Journey on March 7th, 2011

Today was the Eagle Court of Honor for the 6th Eagle Scout of Troop 83. Of the past 6 I've had the privilege of attending 4 of their Courts of Honor and had the privilege to serve as emcee for the last 3. Our last Eagle CoH will be next month and... [more]

The Beaver's 25th Birthday

Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on March 7th, 2011

This year marks the 25th Birthday of the Beaver section. Beavers have been official members of the Scout Association since 1986, but had in fact been around for some time before that. A younger section than Cubs was seen to be needed for some time... [more]

>100 Days of Scouting, Days #26 & #27 â€" Oops!

Posted to True North Scouting on March 6th, 2011

> So, I didn't keep up with a post-a-day-for-100-days. I went with my boys yesterday to go sledding on our family's property, and by the time I got home, cleaned up, put all bodies to bed, I was beat, and never hit the PC except to chat with... [more]

Boom Chicka Boom Song

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 6th, 2011

The lyrics in the post are the ones we used at the pack meeting. Feel free to add your own variations in the... [more]

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 26

Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on March 6th, 2011

Coin Collecting Merit Badge Long night without much sleep. Warm enough night for camping, but I just couldn't fall back asleep at midnight. But today is a new day, and will be filled with working on an Eagle Scout project. We will be assisting with... [more]

The JASM

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 5th, 2011

The position of the Junior Assistant Scoutmaster is one that I find debated frequently. The debate ranges from what rank he needs to be to the age he needs to be and then as to what his job is within the Troop. Is he treated like a youth or is he... [more]

BSA Tiger Den Meeting 2 â€" Bobcat and Making My Family Special

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 5th, 2011

This is an overview of the second Tiger den meeting plan from the BSA program helps. I've included some additional information I think would be... [more]

Day 26: Family Time

Posted to A Scouter's Journey on March 5th, 2011

Not too big of a Scouting day here today – was working on my own Home Repairs merit badge but still managed to get a few Scout related things in: >> took the house Scout for new hiking boots; daughter went for paddle boat ride and... [more]

100 Days of Scouting, Day #25 - Wood Badge

Posted to True North Scouting on March 5th, 2011

This is the site that I have been using lately...especially now that I have paid my fees. I am getting really excited... Wood Badge - Advance Training for Adult Leaders... [more]

Day 25: Boy Led

Posted to A Scouter's Journey on March 5th, 2011

posted my recap of last nights troop meeting for Day 24; sent troop info packet to parent who may have 2 more recruits for us; sent a carefully crafted email to new parents about the values of a boy led troop, where that leaves them… and... [more]

Help Leave No Trace get $10,000

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 4th, 2011

We need your help to get a $10,000 gift from Fetzer Vineyards. Fetzer has pledged to give Leave No Trace $1 for every person who joins the Leave No Trace page on Causes.com from now until May. Between the months of March to May, for every person... [more]

New Alumni Award knot recognizes Scouters who help others reconnect

Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on March 4th, 2011

Millions of Americans-including several of your coworkers, friends, and family members-were involved in Scouting at one point in their lives. The trick is tracking these former members down and asking them to reconnect with the Boy Scouts of... [more]

Cartoon: an easier way...

Posted to Ropes and Poles on March 4th, 2011

by 'Graham', from page 107 of Scout Smiles, edited by EGW Wood, published in 1950 and long out of print (but possibly available second hand on Amazon.com)... [more]

#100DaysofScouting - Day 24

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 4th, 2011

It has been a long week at work but a great week for Scouting. With the introduction of 31 new Scouts we've been busy prepping for them and the first meeting really paid off. Day 24 Task List: - talked to a few MBCs - went to the DelMi... [more]

Easy Chicken Quesadillas

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 4th, 2011

This was one of their favorite recipes. They all made their own quesadillas, and so our vegetarian just didn't put chicken in his. Everyone was well fed and... [more]

Posted to Boy Scouts of America "What's Hot" on March 4th, 2011

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100 Days of Scouting, Day 24 - More BoRs

Posted to True North Scouting on March 4th, 2011

So tonight was a bit more special for me when it comes to a Board of Review. My son went for and passed his Tenderfoot Board of Review. Our troop also got Tyler his Tenderfoot rank tonight. The road for the last year has been long, but it's... [more]

Response to Suffolk inquest

Posted to The Scout Association on March 4th, 2011

The Scout Association's response to the inquest into the death of Beaver Scout Alan... [more]

Giveaway Thursday: Win a free Leatherman multitool prize pack

Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on March 3rd, 2011

The Great Gear Giveaway goes miniature this week with four Leatherman keychain multitools. They're the latest prize in Scouting magazine's weekly gear giveaway. As I've told you, I'm trying to clean out my office, and I'm passing along a bunch of... [more]

Tips for deducting Scouting-related expenses on your income tax return

Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on March 3rd, 2011

Photo by Horrgakx on Flickr When Baden-Powell said "Be Prepared," I'm pretty sure he wasn't talking about income tax returns. But still, there's no better advice than that two-word phrase during tax time. Scouters who heeded the Scout Motto last... [more]

#100DaysofScouting - Day 23

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 3rd, 2011

You would think the day after a Troop Meeting is an off day. But it is not. - I applied for 3 Scouters to earn the Scouter's Training Award - talked to several adults about being active in the Troop and taking charge of a few things - more... [more]

BSA Methods â€" Group Activities

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 3rd, 2011

"Group Activities" is one of the BSA methods for... [more]

Leave No Trace Trainer Course in Scotland!

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 3rd, 2011

One of our Guide and Outfitter Partners , Boots N Paddles from Scotland recently wrote us to let us know about a Trainer Course they are offering at the end of the month. Boots N Paddles will be running a 2-day Leave No Trace Trainers' course in... [more]

Getting Ready for Philmont

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 3rd, 2011

Even though we are not heading south to Philmont till 2012 it is never to early to get ready. Our deposits are in and we have secured our 2 crews, the excitement is building! The other night we met with many of the Scouts going, we are going to... [more]

100 Days of Scouting: Trivia Time

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on March 3rd, 2011

It is the fourth week of 100 Days of Scouting . That means it is time for another trivia quiz about Boy Scouting, based on the 1984 edition of the Boy Scout Handbook. Will you do better this week then you have with the previous quizzes? I guess we... [more]

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 23

Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on March 2nd, 2011

Citizenship in the Nation Wednesday again, the busiest day of the week. Our rescheduled Blue and Gold is tonight. We do it very casually, quick awards, Friends of Scouting presentation, and then a potluck dinner. Everyone has a good time, and I get... [more]

Name That Council: Feb. 25, 2011 solution

Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on March 2nd, 2011

How'd you do with last week's Name That Council ? There were exactly 64 of you who correctly guessed that the mystery council was the Cherokee Area Council , based in Bartlesville, Okla., about an hour north of Tulsa. Several correct answers, but,... [more]

Day 22: Prepared = Smooth Sailing

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on March 2nd, 2011

Day 22: When a scout comes prepared, it sure makes life easier for me. A scout stopped by to demonstrate fire making and backpacking stoves. He brought his own box of wood and his dad's stove - way cool! And, he had obviously practiced a bunch... [more]

Reading Merit Badge

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 2nd, 2011

Today is Dr. Seuss's birthday. He was born on March 2nd in 1904. It is also the National Education Association's Read Across America Day. So today I am promoting the Reading merit... [more]

YouTube Tuesday: Boy Scout Root Beer Song

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on March 2nd, 2011

This entry to the YouTube Tuesday Boy Scout video was actually placed online two year ago. It features Boy Scout Troop 80 singing their song about root beer to the Cub Scout Scout pack. I had never heard this before and got a chuckle out of it so I... [more]

Scoutbase

Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on March 2nd, 2011

The Scout Association has closed down the Scoutbase website this last week and transferred its content to the Member Resources section of the main SA site . Scoutbase was the SA's first presence on the internet and was started way back in 1996!... [more]

Day 22: 100 Days of Scouting

Posted to A Scouter's Journey on March 1st, 2011

Distributed information to Troop (email and updated Troop website) regarding plans for summer camp including costs and weeks available. I wanted to get the information into the Scouts and Parents hands as soon as possible so camp can be included in... [more]

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 22

Posted to 100 Days of Scouting on March 1st, 2011

Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge The first day of the month is great for Scouting. I get to look forward to all the fun we are going to have this month. New themes, new weather (warmer!), new experiences in the outdoors! Everything is fresh... [more]

Adventure Play at the Parish School

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on March 1st, 2011

Yesterday, Team East had the opportunity to visit the The Parish School in Houston, TX. The Parish School specializes in teaching children with language and learning differences. We worked with the after-school program, Adventure Play , where... [more]

His First Scoutmaster Conference

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on March 1st, 2011

Last night I participated in a Scoutmaster Conference for a new Scout. It was obviously his first Scoutmaster Conference as a Boy Scout and he was trying to earn his Scout Badge. Here is why I am posting this... The excitement that he had was over... [more]

National Youth Leadership Training

Posted to Scouter Mom on March 1st, 2011

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an intense week long leadership training class for... [more]

100 Days of Scouting, Day #21 - BOOYAH

Posted to True North Scouting on March 1st, 2011

No, it's not the Stuart Scott catch phrase, it's the name of a type of soup, made locally in Wisconsin. Basically, it's a chicken soup, usually without the noodles, made from...well, follow this WIKI to find out more. I got word tonight that the... [more]

Faith

Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on March 1st, 2011

Faith. It's such a nice topic, but how do you put into words or teach your dens and packs about it? Reverend Dan Wolboldt has been involved with Scouting for 55 years and has held several positions in the Chief Corn Planter Council in Northwest... [more]

Frank Buckles, Last World War I Doughboy, Is Dead at 110

Posted to The Scoutmaster on March 1st, 2011

Yesterday, the last living American WWI veteran died at age 110. Frank Buckles lied about his age to join the Army in 1917 and went to war as a 16 year old. He volunteered to drive ambulances because he heard that was the fastest way to get in the... [more]

Kontiki 2011 is around the corner...

Posted to Ropes and Poles on February 28th, 2011

Gauteng Kontiki 2011 is being held this coming weekend. Above are some of my photographs from last year's event, and more articles and photographs from past events can be found tagged under ' raft ' on this blog. The theme for 2011 is 'Kontiki... [more]

Leave No Trace Master Educator (Frontcountry Stock): April 11-15, 2011 - REGISTER NOW - ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT!

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on February 28th, 2011

Leave No Trace Master Educator (Frontcountry Stock) : April 11-15, 2011 Cost : $650 Leave No Trace Master Educator (Frontcountry – Stock) : This course is a pilot course focusing specifically on front country stock use, techniques, issues and... [more]

Scoutmaster Podcast 58

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on February 28th, 2011

Interview with Les Stroud of Survivorman, Favorite Camping Trip Scoutmaster Podcast 58 Links in this Podcast Les Stroud's Will to live Read my review Will to live  on Amazon Check out Les' first book Survive!: Essential... [more]

Leave No Trace Master Educator (Stock): May 9 â€" 13, 2011 - REGISTER NOW - ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT!

Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on February 28th, 2011

Leave No Trace Master Educator (Stock) : May 9 – 13, 2011 Cost : $650 Leave No Trace Master Educator (Front Country – Stock) : This course is a pilot course focusing specifically on front country stock use, techniques, issues and impacts. Ideal... [more]

#100DaysofScouting - Day 20

Posted to The Scoutmaster on February 28th, 2011

Good morning all, good thing this is not an audio blog or podcast because I have no voice.... Yesterday I: - awoke at 6:30am and started the day finishing off Day 3 of our Troop Leader Training. A Scout's Own service, a team work challenge,... [more]

Pack Activity â€" Plan a Hike

Posted to Scouter Mom on February 28th, 2011

Do you have a Pack hike planned for this spring? If not, now is the... [more]

Google Sites for Troop & Pack websites

Posted to A Scouter's Journey on February 28th, 2011

Looking to host a Troop or Pack website with Google Sites? I've shared my templates here. http://www.njtroop83.org http://www.njpack83.org For another great example of what you can do with Google Sites, please see my buddy Scoutmaster Shawn's at... [more]