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Red, White, Blue, and GREEN!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 29th, 2011
This weekend, Team West will be heading to High Sierra Music Festival to provide education and outreach to thousands of festival goers. With all of these people coming out to enjoy music and to camp out under the Sierra Stars, it is so important to... [more]
Employee Recognition
Posted to Wayne Brock TV on June 29th, 2011
In this episode, I'm discussing the importance of recognizing the contributions of our employees. Specifically, I'd like to hear examples about the ways our employees are working to uphold our six operating principles, which are designed to become... [more]
WBtv #9 - June 29, 2011, "Employee Recognition"
Posted to BSA Internal Communications Youtube Videos on June 29th, 2011
In this episode of WBtv, Wayne talks about the importance of recognizing our organization's top... [more]
Following The SPL #SCOUTNATION
Posted to The Scoutmaster on June 29th, 2011
So we had a great meeting last night. Getting ready for Summer Camp. I was doing Scoutmaster Conferences and Joining Conferences (yes, still...I've got 35 Crossovers). I was in Scout Socks, Scout Shorts, Scout Belt and Troop Tshirt. It was... [more]
BB Gun Belt Loop
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 29th, 2011
One of the things my Webelos den got to do at summer camp was BB gun shooting. They love going to the range! And they all earned their BB Gun belt loop. Remember, boys can earn BB gun recognition items only at council or district day camp, resident... [more]
Good Neighbors
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on June 29th, 2011
The troop heads for summer camp in 19 days for a new experience - We'll be sharing a campsite with another troop for the first time ever. For another troop's experience on campsite sharing, check out this entertaining post . We've got 39 scouts... [more]
The Life of a Serendipitist
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 29th, 2011
I think it is important to have "Hero's" in life. People that we look up to or try to learn from chapters of their lives. William "Green Bar Bill" Hillcourt is one of my hero's. His love for the Scouting program drove him and in the end elevated... [more]
Sharing a Campsite
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 29th, 2011
I awoke slowly early Monday morning at Scout camp and enjoyed listening to the stream and the birds. A cool breeze coming through the open tent flap⦠what could be better? Suddenly the silence was shattered by clanging pots and pans and... [more]
The Leader's Campfire Summer Special â" Varsity Spot #1
Posted to The Leader's Campfire Podcast on June 29th, 2011
We're taking a break from our normal Leader's Campfire shows and bringing you a new show ââ¬â The Varsity Spot. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. Join the forum discussion on this post Share with Others:... [more]
SMMpodcast #89 Training, Promises, and Serendipity
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 29th, 2011
In this show we talk about Troop Junior Leader Training, Delivering the Promise of Scouting, and Finding that life of serendipity from my hero Green Bar Bill. Leave me feedback, drop and email, or leave a comment letting me know what you think... [more]
SMMpodcast #89 Training, Promises, and Serendipity
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast on June 29th, 2011
In this show we talk about Troop Junior Leader Training, Delivering the Promise of Scouting, and Finding that life of serendipity from my hero Green Bar Bill. Leave me feedback, drop and email, or leave a comment letting me know what you think... [more]
A week of centuries
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on June 29th, 2011
This week saw Wayne celebrating centenaries with the 3rd Ware Group, Bailiwick of Guernsey and Hertfordshire County, as well as finding time to catch up with six of his team and reading The Times editorial with... [more]
Bigfoot Sightings in Seattle
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 28th, 2011
Greetings from Seattle! Both the Outreach and Education Departments are up in the Evergreen State this week taking part in Seattle Backyard Session s. The Sessions are aimed at increasing networking and volunteer opportunities amongst Leave No... [more]
Leave No Trace in Washington State
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 28th, 2011
Backyard Session at the Seattle Mountaineers June 27th Bigfoot made a visit to say hello to Washington Leave No Trace supporters! Last week in Seattle, volunteers, activists, partners and staff joined together for two Leave No Trace Backyard... [more]
You Shaped The Summit: Action Sports
Posted to SBRlive on June 28th, 2011
We asked all of you to help shape the Summit. In response, we received more than 1,000 survey and Facebook comments from Scouts, Venturers, Scouters, volunteers and many more. Thanks to all of the participation, we are now better suited to build a... [more]
Caption Contest 6 â" Fire Away
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 28th, 2011
Before you leave your entry this week be sure to use the link below to send in your photo for a future contest ! Post your best caption for this unlikely sight in the comments below (one per person please!) Spotted at the Grand Centennial Parade... [more]
Understanding Boys
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 28th, 2011
In the old Scoutmaster Handbooks, there was always at least a chapter on what makes up a boy and how that boy grows, learns, and develops. I think it is important to know these things as a Scoutmaster. We work with boys becoming young men and... [more]
Jaws Song
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 28th, 2011
Here's a song to go with this months aquatics theme. This is a classic camp song. There are lots of variations. If you want to ham it up even more, change your voice when singing the different verses to sound like a mama, papa, lady, etc... [more]
Caption Contest 5 Winner Tim Aman
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 28th, 2011
While Mr. Escher enjoyed his pioneering merit badge, his efforts never seemed to go anywhere. The winning caption was submitted by Tim Aman The next caption contest begins as soon as someone sends in a picture! Please send in pictures that you... [more]
The captain of the ship
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on June 28th, 2011
Making my way through fellow Scouters' blogs, I've recently come across some interesting observations about Committee Chairs and their role in a unit. In some units (Troops and Packs), the Committee Chair is a figurehead position ââ¬â a name... [more]
BSA FIT
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 28th, 2011
I am not sure if you all are aware yet.. but there is a website to help you and your Scouts to get and stay Fit. I figured after my last post, that there should be some solutions offered as well. We can all stand to be better fit and lose a few... [more]
Boy Scouts of America Plans West Virginia Service Project
Posted to Scouting News on June 28th, 2011
The Order of the Arrow (OA), which is the Boy Scouts of America's national honor society, in coordination with the National Park Service announced today that nearly 1,700 volunteers will conduct a four-week national service project at New River... [more]
Bear Force One in Avon
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on June 27th, 2011
Then suddenly there would seem to be a problem, there is a mix up with dates Bear in the Air is not the last weekend but the first weekend in May - errr Oh SH*T... [more]
Podcast 75 â" Preparing Parents for Scout Camp
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 27th, 2011
Preparing parents for Scout camp; a few words on older Scout problems. Subscribe to the Scoutmaster Newsletter Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Podcast Music Eureka and Coleman... [more]
Education in Motion: Where to find the Traveling Trainers in JULY
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 27th, 2011
The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers as well as The e-tour Team are conducting the following training events across the country in July. For more information about these or to attend, visit their calendars. Team East July Calendar â... [more]
Boy Scouts of America Centennial Forest sprouts up in Montana
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 27th, 2011
If 100,000 trees get planted in a forest, they make more than just a sound. They produce a roar, emanating from Montana and felt nationwide. That roar comes from the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Forest, a "living legacy" for the 100th... [more]
Fishing Merit Badge
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 27th, 2011
Fishing merit badge is a fun one for Boy Scout summer camp. Of the eleven Scouts who went to camp from our troop a couple of weeks ago, seven did this badge. My favorite part when I am with Scouts working on this badge - watching them cook the... [more]
Respect Wildlife: Food storage and easy steps for hanging a bear bag
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 27th, 2011
As we are in the midst of camping and hiking season, it's important to remember how we can minimize our impact on the wildlife that we encounter in the outdoors-particularly in regards to food and trash. At parks and natural areas where there are... [more]
Get fit.. or get left outâ¦
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 27th, 2011
So says the BSAââ¬Â¦ Now before I get hate mail.. Raise your right hand in the Scout sign and repeat after me.. "To keep myself physically Strong, Mentally Awake, and Morally Straight." In a minute I want you to watch this video. This is Tico... [more]
An Hour A Week? #262
Posted to An Hour A Week? Podcast on June 27th, 2011
Day Camp, Part 1: I talk about the prep and first day of Day Camp. Tonight's show sponsored by The Boy Scout Store Join the forum discussion on this post Share with Others:... [more]
Photo of the Week 6.26.11
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 27th, 2011
Buttermilk Falls, Ithaca, NY Mark and Tara 2011 e-tour team... [more]
Scouts Question Time gets young people and politicians talking
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on June 27th, 2011
Over 80 Scouts got the opportunity to grill a senior MP and member of the Shadow Cabinet at the first ever Scouts Question... [more]
The Promise of Scouting and the Journey to Excellence
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 26th, 2011
I am often asked about the "Promise of Scouting". In the title of the Blog and Podcast I declare that I have just trying to help deliver the promise of Scouting. To help you understand what I am talking about when I say this let me show you where... [more]
Boy Scouts and Uniforms
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 26th, 2011
Beth asked, "I realized once again that, as proud as he is to wear the uniform at a Scout function, he still feels uncomfortable wearing it in public. I have seen this with many other boys as well. Has anyone else noticed this trend, and what can... [more]
Adventures NYC
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 26th, 2011
Yesterday the e-tour joined City of New York Parks and Recreation , Backpacker Magazine, and The North Face at Adventures NYC in Central Park. Beautiful weather and the Unified Bouldering Championships brought the crowds out in force. We challenged... [more]
Thirteen Proves Lucky For Lloyd In Iowa
Posted to Scouting News on June 25th, 2011
Alex Lloyd, driver of the #19 Boy Scouts of America car, showed off his driving skills as the 26-year-old improved nine positions to finish thirteenth in the fifth running of the Iowa Corn 250 on the 1-mile Iowa Speedway oval Saturday night. Lloyd,... [more]
Ideas for July Pack Meeting â" Courage
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 25th, 2011
The core value for Cub Scouts for the month of July is Courage. According to the program helps courage is being brave and doing what is right regardless of our fears, the difficulties, or the consequences... [more]
What is Success? #SCOUTNATION
Posted to The Scoutmaster on June 24th, 2011
I started to write a post in response to a conversation I've been having on Twitter about JTE/QU and percentages and numbers and such...but I found myself turning into a GOS on the topic. So I will just say I am hopeful that JTE will work... [more]
Watch History channel's "Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy" to see Kansas Boy Scouts and Venturers
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 24th, 2011
"It's not every day you get to teach a comedian to tie a sheepshank," said Boy Scout Colin Goodman. True. But then again, it's not every day your Scout troop gets featured on national TV. Nothing was typical last December when the History channel... [more]
PDS Second Quarter Reviews Will Open July 1
Posted to Scout Wire on June 24th, 2011
Second quarter reviews for local councils and midyear reviews for the National Council will open in PDS on July 1. Employees are encouraged to complete their self-evaluations between July 1 and 15 and send them to their managers so they can get... [more]
Strategy Map Illustrates Councils' Successes
Posted to Scout Wire on June 24th, 2011
The Strategy Map is based on a balanced scorecard format and describes the strategic story of a council's success in delivering value to youth, families, communities, and donors. The mapping helps councils to focus on the areas required for success... [more]
June FID eLetter: Direct Support Achievers to Be Recognized at Top Hands
Posted to Scout Wire on June 24th, 2011
Councils that have shown growth in total direct support (FOS, including re-class and less provision for uncollectable; project sales; special fundraising events [net]; foundations and trusts; and other direct support) on June 30, 2011, over June... [more]
New ScoutStuff.org Unveiled
Posted to Scout Wire on June 24th, 2011
ScoutStuff.org has been completely revamped from top to bottom, with a fresh new look, more intuitive navigation, and a one-stop account dashboard. In addition to the new retail site, the Supply Line newsletter has resumed publication. The June... [more]
New Blog Provides Inside Glimpse at the Summit
Posted to Scout Wire on June 24th, 2011
A new Summit blog has been launched to provide news, videos, and exclusive content surrounding the BSA's newest high-adventure base and its grand opening at the 2013 National Jamboree. The focus of the blog will be on action sports and high... [more]
PTC to Hold Multicultural Markets Conference in August
Posted to Scout Wire on June 24th, 2011
A multicultural markets (Scoutreach) conference is being planned for Aug. 7-13 at Philmont Training Center. This course helps participants understand the changing demographics in their communities and also explores the many cultures currently... [more]
Heading to the 2013 National Jamboree? Time to Get Fit!
Posted to Scout Wire on June 24th, 2011
National Commissioner Tico Perez is featured in a video on the Summit's website regarding fitness requirements for the 2013 National Jamboree:... [more]
Astronaut Speaks to Scouts From Space
Posted to Scout Wire on June 24th, 2011
Distinguished Eagle Scout and NASA astronaut Mike Fossum is embarking on another incredible journey as he spends nearly six months aboard the International Space Station as part of Expeditions 28 and 29. Fossum launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome... [more]
BSA to Be Featured on 'Only in America With Larry the Cable Guy'
Posted to Scout Wire on June 24th, 2011
Scouts and Venturers from the Heart of America Council and the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation will take center stage in the July 12 episode of "Only in America With Larry the Cable Guy" on the History Channel. In the program, the comedian and... [more]
Apply for Session 3 of the Naturally Slim Program
Posted to Scout Wire on June 24th, 2011
Applications for the third session of Naturally Slim-which is available to all employees and benefits-eligible spouses-will be accepted starting Monday, Aug. 8, and run through Friday, Aug. 26. If you are accepted, the program will begin on Monday,... [more]
500 Year Flood In Bismarck!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 24th, 2011
Bismarck, ND. This week, we spent two full days educating local boy and girl scouts and leaders on the importance practicing leave no trace on their outings. Along with leave no trace, the brownies, juniors, and cadets of Camp Okancusa are learning... [more]
Book Review Part 3: Developing Teen Leadership
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 24th, 2011
I was recently asked to review a book on teen leadership. The book is called Developing Teen Leadership: A Practical Guide for Youth Group Advisors, Teachers and Parents. Today I am reviewing part 3 of the book - Programs and Activities... [more]
JTE.. More
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 24th, 2011
The balanced Score care approach is nothing new, it has been floating around organizations for some time now and provides a balanced view for organizational performance. Who looks at this? Well really you do. As much as some would like t0 think... [more]
Kids Need to do Less
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 24th, 2011
Anne-Marie Slaughter is the mother of two adolescent children and a Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University. She's concerned that we may be killing the skills required for innovation by over-programming our children:... [more]
Journey to Excellence Pt. 2
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 24th, 2011
Ok.. so the first post on JTE has been met with some resistance. Let me just say this, then I will move on. As a Scoutmaster or Committee Chair, you need to have a way to measure the success of your unit. Going camping, having Scouts cross over,... [more]
NAYLE OPPORTUNITY "WINDOWS" CLOSING!
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on June 24th, 2011
At the battle of San Juan Hill over a hundred years ago, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt (later the first and only Chief Scout Citizen) didn't shout "Charge," or "Go Get 'em" to his Rough Riders! He shouted, "FOLLOW ME!" NAYLE is the BSA's premiere... [more]
Scouts in Germany Raise Money for Camp Freedom
Posted to Scouting News on June 24th, 2011
Check out this Air Force Report about how Scouts in Germany raise money for summer camp. This edition features a story on Boy Scouts raising money for Camp Freedom. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Chris Pyles... [more]
Scouting commended in government report
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on June 24th, 2011
The education select committee published its findings on services for young people on Thursday. The committee gathered evidence from a range of national and local organisations that work with young... [more]
Beavers and Cubs have a splish-splash time at Fundays
Posted to ScoutBaseUK on June 24th, 2011
Around 5,6000 young people turned up at Gilwell Park last weekend for our annual Beaver and Cub... [more]
Safe Swim Defense
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 23rd, 2011
Safe Swim Defense provides the steps which a BSA unit must take to safely participate in an activity which involves swimming... [more]
Summer Reading Series, Book 1, The Other Side of The Road
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on June 23rd, 2011
Pull out the trusty beach chair, adjust the sun-brella, pour your favorite beverage over ice, and dive into our Summer Reading Series! Our first book tells the long overdue story of America's best trained Scout leaders "ââ¬Â¦every Scout and every... [more]
Team East Visits Acadia National Park
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 23rd, 2011
Bar Harbor, Maine- Earlier this week Team East enjoyed the abundance of sunshine and spectacular views offered from atop the coastal mountains of Maine on Mount Desert Island. During the visit we had the opportunity to connect with staff from... [more]
Pinewood for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on June 23rd, 2011
E 2 Xtreme Challenge Racing is a new program for Boy Scouts. Rather than gravity, the cars are powered by CO2 canisters for high-octane speed. It's kind of a Pinewood Derby for big boys. The BSA needs 100 scouts to sign up and design cars to help... [more]
Journey to Excellence. Part 1
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 23rd, 2011
Now before I even get started on this.. let me tell you that as much as I like patches.. this is NOT about a little patch. This is about measuring success. In the world that I live in, working for the Big Brown, I am totally in tuned to... [more]
The Value of Camp Life
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on June 23rd, 2011
Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouting movement, had a lot to say about the program. A good source of his thoughts can be found in his book, "Scouting For Boys". Now that we are in the summer camp season, there is one of B-P's... [more]
Get to know Philmont through weekly PhilCast videos
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 23rd, 2011
Going through Philmont withdrawal? I feel your pain. Fortunately, there's a way for both of us to get our Philmont fix each week. I'm talking about PhilCast , Philmont Scout Ranch's new weekly videocast. Each episode highlights a different aspect... [more]
Take care of all the small thingsâ¦
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 23rd, 2011
"Take care of all the small things, and the big things never show up." From Sippican Cottage Print as PDF file... [more]
Two Years Bloggingâ¦â¦ and I'm still here!
Posted to A Boy Scout's Blog on June 23rd, 2011
Wow, Two years ago I launched this little site I like to call my blog and man has the time flown by. I haven't posted as often this past year as I would have liked to but rest assured, I have had a very busy scouting life. To give you a quick recap... [more]
Obstacle courses
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on June 23rd, 2011
In another busy weekend the inflatable obstacle course was not the only obstacle Wayne learnt about at the Gilwell... [more]
Sustainable Festivation at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 22nd, 2011
This past weekend, staff from the Leave No Trace headquarters in Boulder, CO had the opportunity to climb out from behind their desks, and offer quality booth outreach at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival . Invited back by our good friends at Planet... [more]
Environmental Science Merit Badge
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 22nd, 2011
LC was at camp with our Boy Scout troop last week. One of the merit badges he finished there was the Environmental Science merit badge. He had to work on it two sessions every day, but he was glad to get it finished.Most of our Scouts do this one... [more]
BSA offers NetSmartz program to keep kids safe online
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 22nd, 2011
Frustrated by the prospect of keeping today's always-connected kids safe from harm? Fear not; help is here. The Boy Scouts of America announced recently that it's partnering with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to offer... [more]
Five before 40
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on June 22nd, 2011
Following from my post back in Feb about the 6 people you would have for dinner I thought I would try a 5 movies everyone should have seen by they time their 40... [more]
Are you paying your volunteers well?
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on June 22nd, 2011
In the world of work, we hopefully have a job we enjoy and are prosperous at. The primary reward is a paycheck. But when people volunteer, they do so for many reasons ââ¬â they believe in the organization and its ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading ââ â... [more]
Trouble in the Troop (or Pack or Crew)
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 22nd, 2011
Here's an email that I get fairly regularly: "My son's (Pack, Troop, Crew) is having real difficulties with our (Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, Advisor, Committee Chair) and our program is (poor, indifferent, terrible). I'm only a (Den Leader, Assistant... [more]
This Weeks Poll.. What do YOU do at Summer Camp?
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 22nd, 2011
Summer camp is a fantastic experience for the Scouts of your Troop. But that does not mean it can't be fun the adults that go too. Each year we take our Scouts to camp. We limit the amount of Adults, after all, this is a program for the Scouts,... [more]
Troop Elections.. Poll follow up
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 22nd, 2011
The results of the "Elections" poll are in.. 75% responded that they hold elections every 6 months while the other 25% hold annual elections. There was a lot of email and comments on this one. Thank you! As promised I told you that I would weigh... [more]
First Aid Fun
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on June 22nd, 2011
I presented Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED again last weekend - one more time this coming weekend and I'll be done until the fall. I've presented to over 100 people this year, so I'm ready for a break. To make the first aid scenarios a bit more... [more]
Water Rescue Methods
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 21st, 2011
Since I am focusing on an aquatics theme this month, I thought I'd post about water rescue methods. These are methods used to rescue someone who is in trouble in the water. You will see these methods throughout the BSA programs from Cub Scouts to... [more]
Follow these rules to stay safe in the sun this summer
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 21st, 2011
Remember the pain of your last outdoor adventure? Next time, wear sunscreen. It's the first day of summer, meaning weeklong camps, high-adventure trips, and outdoor fun are just around the corner. It also means the sun is out in full force. And... [more]
Caption Contest 4 Winner â"
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 21st, 2011
As a qualified hyena, I find this bivouac no laughing matter. I'm waiting to hear from the winner to announce their name. The photo is from Scoutmaster Wil Henzmann Scoutmaster of Troop 777 in Cocoa Florida (Wil explains that the hyena is an... [more]
Caption Contest 5 â" Possible Pioneering?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 21st, 2011
Before you leave your entry this week be sure to use the link below to send in your photo for a future contest ! Can you identify this pioneering project with an appropriate caption? Post your best idea below (one per person please!) The winner... [more]
Patches⦠We don't need⦠errr
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 21st, 2011
Ahhââ¬Â¦ yes we do need patches.. we love patchesââ¬Â¦ are you kidding me? I have been in Scouting since I was 7 years old. I have always "collected" patches from my Scouting experiences, places I have been, camps, councils etc. But it was... [more]
Past Trail's End
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on June 20th, 2011
Have you every taken a trail and followed it to the end? Man-made and maintained trails are usually loops or have specific destinations. But, wild trails will often meander and finally fade out at some point. Then, you either go on your own,... [more]
Piranha Ball
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 20th, 2011
Here is a another game to go with this month's aquatic theme. It can be used to fuflill requirement 2 for the Swimming belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program: "Play a recreational game in the water with your den, pack, or... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 74 â" Scout Summer Camp
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 20th, 2011
It's summer camp season ââ¬â how do we prepare ourselves, our Scouts and their parents so we all get the most out of the experience. Bill Macfarlane's blog Channeling Whittlin' Jim David Distlehorst's book Primitive Paradise at Amazon... [more]
Hickory Ridge camp opens, July 22-23 - Lake Red Rock, Iowa
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 20th, 2011
Hickory Ridge camp opens, July 22-23, with outdoor events, training. The public is invited to celebrate the successful protection of Hickory Ridge Camp at Lake Red Rock , July 22-23, with a weekend of free outdoor fun and outdoor training. From... [more]
Coleman Bug Spray: You'll Be Buggin if You Leave Home Without It!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 20th, 2011
Rock Harbor, MI. Mosquitoes. Tis the season for hatching and harassing. If these little buggers are already on your last nerve, the solution is within reach. We recently enjoyed the opportunity to backpack at Isle Royal National Park located on... [more]
The urban-wildland interface
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 20th, 2011
From Seminole County Florida... [more]
Six lightning safety tips that could save your life
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 20th, 2011
The statistics are scary: Each year in the United States, an average of 55 people die from lightning strikes, and hundreds more are permanently injured. To date in 2011, there have been five lightning-related deaths, including a 13-year-old boy who... [more]
Falcons In The New River Gorge
Posted to SBRlive on June 20th, 2011
They prey and hunt from above, feeding on other birds. Once they spot their target, they fall into a dive that can reach over 200 mph. These are the Peregrine falcons . Peregrine falcons live on all continents except Antarctica. (Photo by Gary... [more]
Fathers Day 2011
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 20th, 2011
Father's Day Poems Walk a Little Slower Daddy "Walk a Little slower, Daddy." said a little child so small. I'm following in your footsteps and I don't want to fall. Sometimes your steps are very fast, sometimes they're hard to see. So walk a little... [more]
Flag Football Pin
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 19th, 2011
When you are getting together with your extended family this summer, you might end up playing some flag football. If so, maybe your Cub Scout can earn the Flag Football pin from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program... [more]
What It's Like To Be A Guide: Zip Line Canopy Tours
Posted to SBRlive on June 19th, 2011
Add speed, height, adrenaline, and the wind in your face all together. What do you get? A zip line canopy tour , of course. For some, the thrill of flying through the trees in the New River Gorge is the experience of a lifetime. But what about the... [more]
BSA Tiger Den Meeting 5 – Let's Go Outdoors and Song Time
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 18th, 2011
This is the fifth in the series of Tiger den meeting plans provide by BSA. If you are using this series, it works best if you do the plans in order. So do the previous meetings before this one. This meeting plan covers Tiger Achievement 5 - Let's... [more]
A Guide to Becoming a Scout Leader
Posted to be.PREPARED on June 18th, 2011
I was flicking through my Google Analytics stats when I came across one interesting keywood search that came to this blog. The keyword was: a guide to becoming a scout leader This intrigued me, so the first thing I did was go and Google the keyword... [more]
Photo of the Week 6.18.11
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 18th, 2011
The e-tour strolled around the grounds at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. Thousands of species of flora, impressive vegetable plantings, water gardens, forested knolls and many engaging exhibits for children allowed for hours of sensory... [more]
Little Brown Box
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on June 18th, 2011
At the Scouting magazine blog , Bryan asked about the uniform policy in troops. You can read the dozens of responses to see the multitude of rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and requirements folks have made around this one issue. It seems... [more]
Sharksicles Recipe
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 17th, 2011
Nobody wants to go out swimming and meet up with a shark! But if you are at a Cub Scout meeting and the shark is your popsicle snack, that is another story. So to go along with this month's aquatics theme for Cub Scouts, here is a snack idea... [more]
Seeding The Summit
Posted to SBRlive on June 17th, 2011
Rolling hills are a common sight to see in the West Virginia Appalachian mountains. (Photo by Horia Varlan/Flickr Creative Commons) Seeding has begun at the Summit Bechtel Reserve . Throughout the summer of 2011, grass and plant seed will be put... [more]
How To Eat Up SBR Blog Content And Not Get The Hiccups
Posted to SBRlive on June 17th, 2011
Tune In To This Site For News On All Things Summit You don't have to race; there's plenty of blog for everyone (Photo Joe King/Flickr Creative Commons) Now, we aren't licensed and board-certified physicians here at SBRlive.org, but we still... [more]
Christodora-Manice Education Center
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 17th, 2011
Florida, MA. The e-tour provided a Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop to the seasonal staff of the Manice Education Center in the Berkshire mountains of Northwest Massachusetts. They are preparing for their first round of campers to arrive to... [more]
Bigfoot spotted again!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 17th, 2011
Greenbrier State Park, MD . Last weekend the e-tour found Bigfoot coming off the Appalachian Trail to meet up with his friends at the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) Day and Picnic. The PATC, operated by large committees of dedicated and... [more]
Open for debate: What's your Scout unit's uniform policy?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 17th, 2011
Ask 90 different Scouters for their unit's uniform policy, and you'll get 90 different answers. Sure enough, that was the case a couple of weeks ago when I polled Scouting ââ¬Ës 10,000 Facebook fans on the subject and got 90 responses. The... [more]
Picture of the Week 6/17/11
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 17th, 2011
Sunset over the boundary waters in Northern Minnesota... [more]
This Weeks Poll
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 17th, 2011
This weeks poll asks the question about Unit elections. Do you hold them annually, Bi-annually? Do you hold them when ever the need arises? How do you do unit elections in your unit? Wellââ¬Â¦. Lets hear it. Leave your answer in the comments... [more]
SMMPodcast Show # 88 Stoves and other Stuff
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 17th, 2011
SMMPodcast show # 88 is out and ready for your ear buds. I need to apologize for the audio quality of the first part of this show.. The F150 studio was louder than usual. In this show we talk about Stoves and other Stuff including a great Ordeal... [more]
SMMPodcast # 88 Stove and Stuff
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast on June 17th, 2011
Welcome back.. I need to apologize for the audio quality of the first part of this show.. The F150 studio was louder than usual. In this show we talk about Stoves and other Stuff including a great Ordeal Weekend with our Lodge. Let me know what you... [more]
Should I Make My Son Stay in Scouts?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 17th, 2011
Many Scouts will, at some point, resist going any further in Scouting. When does a parent intervene and make him stay in Scouts? Just about every boy will reach some impasse along the way that will make them reluctant or downright adamant... [more]
A Different Day in Green Socks
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on June 17th, 2011
My first introduction to ShelterBox was at the National Jamboree. Even after walking for hours amongst a sea of tents of all shapes and sizes there was something about the dome that caught me. I listened to their "mission" and was impressed by their... [more]
Electronics and Scouting
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 17th, 2011
There are many out there that feel that there is no place for electronics in Scouting.. no phones, ipods, or gps units. Well I tend to disagree with those folks, but with this caveat, training, skills, and appropriate time and place. Training. IF... [more]
Westchester-Putman Council Volunteer Is the First to Receive National Award
Posted to Scouting News on June 17th, 2011
An active Scouter for more than 70 years, John "Jack" Coughlin was recognized at the Boy Scouts of America's National Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, as the organization's Alumni of the Year. The new award is intended to recognize those... [more]
Nominations revealed for Scout Birthday Badges
Posted to The Scout Association on June 17th, 2011
The search has begun for this year's recipients of Scout Birthday Badges. The accolades, presented to public figures who have achieved something across a range of activities, are to be given out on 1 August, Scouting's unofficial... [more]
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on June 16th, 2011
This week I've participated in two different uses of Twitter . First of all I was blamed by Scouter Jeff for his recent higher than normal tea consumption! My English influence reaching all the way to California apparently! This then descended into... [more]
SummitCorps Getting Their Hands Dirty In The NRG
Posted to SBRlive on June 16th, 2011
Mountain Bike Courses aren't your average ride in the park. (Photo by David J. Laporte/Flickr Creative Commons) For the entire month of July, Arrowmen from all over the country will be visiting the New River Gorge (NRG) to help create miles -... [more]
Sweet 16 of BSA Safety – Weather Check
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 16th, 2011
It is important to know the difference between uncomfortable weather and hazardous weather. BSA provides a great online course for learning about hazardous weather... [more]
Kid's Real Funny Letters from Camp
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on June 16th, 2011
It's that time of year again! In celebration of all things campy, we decided to bring you a few of our favorite kids funny letters from camp. Dear Mom and Dadââ¬Â¦ This little girl seems to have only one goal in mind. (from boingboing.net) Let's... [more]
The Buzz - June 16, 2011, "Jamboree Registration"
Posted to BSA Internal Communications Youtube Videos on June 16th, 2011
On this episode of The Buzz, Lonnah Curry explains the registration process for the 2013 National Jamboree and highlights several enhancements to the registration... [more]
Review of Boy Scouts of America Scrapbook
Posted to Trailstop on June 16th, 2011
The Boy Scouts of America Scrapbook from K&Company is a sturdy, fabric-covered album that would be a welcome part of any Scout or proud parent's collection. The 3.75" die-cut highlight window on the front cover is accented nicely by a metal... [more]
You Helped Shape The Summit [Infographic]
Posted to SBRlive on June 16th, 2011
Way back in 2010, we asked all of you to help Shape The Summit. Over 1000 survey responses and Facebook comments were received from Scouts, Venturers, Scouters, and many more. Here's a look at what you had to say. So, what do you think? Add a... [more]
Massachusetts International Academy
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 16th, 2011
Marlborough, Massachusetts- Earlier this week we had the chance to introduce Leave No Trace to twelve international students at the Massachusetts International Academy just outside of Boston, MA. The 18-21 year old students in our morning session... [more]
First Follower..
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 16th, 2011
Here is a great lesson on leadershipââ¬Â¦ Enjoy.. and think about it. Have a Great Scouting Day!... [more]
Fresh Ideas
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on June 16th, 2011
It's been a few weeks away from the blogdesk for me and I'm ready to peck away at the keys again. Just took a break to do some 'real work'. A big chunk of my time this past month has been spent in preparing the new Scoutmaster to take over next... [more]
Scouting Cares
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 16th, 2011
No organization cares about you. Organizations aren't capable of this ââ¬Â¦ People, on the other hand, are perfectly capable of caring. It's part of being a human. It's only when organizational demands and regulations get in the way that the... [more]
A Wilderness Quest in Minnesota
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 16th, 2011
International Falls, MN. Kids all across the country are beaming with delight as the final bell of the school year rings in two months of walking barefoot, warm summer days, and exploring the natural world. Summer camp season is upon us. Camps... [more]
Camping Merit Badge
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 15th, 2011
Our scouts frequently do this badge at summer camp. But they often come home from camp with an incomplete because they haven't complete requirement 9. They often think they have 20 days and nights of camping when they sign up for the badge, but... [more]
How Much For 10 Days Of Adventure?
Posted to SBRlive on June 15th, 2011
Are you ready for the greatest 10 days of your life? Good; it's coming. For 10 days you'll be skateboarding, whitewater rafting, zip-lining, rappelling, mountain biking, hiking and lots more in the New River Gorge! That's what SBR is all about. But... [more]
Are You Ready To Jump On A Bike?
Posted to SBRlive on June 15th, 2011
If you've never been mountain biking in West Virginia before, you're missing out. You spend time outdoors. You meet interesting people. You feel some of the greatest adrenaline rushes of your life. And you get dirty. Very, very dirty. Scouts can... [more]
876 Feet Of Recreation And Recycling
Posted to SBRlive on June 15th, 2011
Each year, 30,000 to 200,000 people flock to the New River Gorge for Bridge Day. (SBRLive Staff Photo) This is part 1 of a 4 part series about a service project (recycling) that we tied to some adventure stuff (Bridge Day). Fun? Yeah, that pretty... [more]
Photos: See the BSA IndyCar at Texas Motor Speedway
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 15th, 2011
IndyCar , a set on Flickr. The race is over, but the memories live on. So let's relive the excitement from last weekend with a slideshow of excellent photos from the BSA IndyCar's race at Texas Motor Speedway. All of the photos were taken by... [more]
Chatting With Tico
Posted to Wayne Brock TV on June 15th, 2011
In this episode of WBtv, I'm talking with BSA National Commissioner Tico Perez about his experiences and interactions with volunteers across the country. What questions or comments do you have for Tico? Please use the "Leave a Comment" feature... [more]
Punishment #SCOUTNATION
Posted to The Scoutmaster on June 15th, 2011
So if you listen to Scout Nation, you heard the story of the two Scouts and the fire in the hollow tree. And the aftermath of the 'incident'. Last night we had another incident in the Troop, no we did not burn a tree down again, but it... [more]
Create a moment and Clif Bar will Donate $5 to Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 15th, 2011
If you have not created your first Moment, go to www.MeettheMoment.com or download the mobile app and create your first Moment. For Every Moment created, CLIF Bar will donate $5 to The Center to help protect the Places we Play. If you've already... [more]
What's an Active Scout? â" Ask Andy
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 15th, 2011
When a rank requirement says ââ¬Ëactive' what does it mean? How do we determine what constitutes an active scout? You'll find the Ask Andy column at USSCOUTS.org. Andy has been answering questions about Scouting for ten years on line and a lot... [more]
Pool Tote Craft
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 14th, 2011
If you are looking for a craft for your pack pool party or aquatics themed meeting, you could let the Scouts decorate their own pool totes. Then they can carry all of their squishy balls, goggles, dive sticks, and other pool accessories themselves... [more]
The Summer Program #SCOUTNATION
Posted to The Scoutmaster on June 14th, 2011
Summer Time. A time for relaxing, a time for summer camp, a time to recharge and get ready for the next school year. Also a time for FAMILY VACATION...the bane of any year long Scout Program. For the past 6 months our average attendance was up... [more]
Guest blog: Five secrets to building patrol spirit in your troop
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 14th, 2011
"The patrol method is not a way to operate a Boy Scout troop; it is the only way." Baden-Powell knew that the success of any troop is contingent upon building patrol spirit and creating an environment of healthy competition. So how do you get the... [more]
WBtv #8 - June 15, 2011, "Chatting With Tico Perez"
Posted to BSA Internal Communications Youtube Videos on June 14th, 2011
In this episode of WBtv, Wayne talks with BSA National Commissioner Tico Perez about his experiences and interactions with volunteers across the... [more]
2011 Saco River Cleanup
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 14th, 2011
Fryeburg, Maine - Last weekend Team East connected with the Saco River Recreation Council , The Nature Conservancy , Boy Scouts of America , American Rivers , and numerous individual volunteers from around New England, who gathered for a day of... [more]
Caption Contest 4 â" Wildlife?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 14th, 2011
This photo from Scoutmaster Wil Henzmann was taken on a recent camping trip. What's your best caption for this unlikely sight? Share your best caption idea below as a comment (one entry per person please!) and most importantly: VOTE FOR YOUR... [more]
Caption Contest 3 Winner â" Will Henzmann
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 14th, 2011
I KNOW there is a PFD around here SOMEWHERE!! This week's winner is Wil Henzmann Scoutmaster Troop 777 Wil has earned the coveted Kyber Pass granting him the privilege of moving to the front of any line at any camp trading post. I've had mine for... [more]
Getting our message to key influencers
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on June 14th, 2011
There is no such thing as a free lunch, or indeed even a sandwich, as Wayne joined over 150 members to take over Westminster to celebrate Volunteers Week and enjoy the annual Speakers... [more]
Sharks and Minnows
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 13th, 2011
Here is a game to go with this month's aquatic theme. It can be used to fuflill requirement 2 for the Swimming belt loop from the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program: "Play a recreational game in the water with your den, pack, or family." This... [more]
Podcast 73 â" The Boy from Aarhus
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 13th, 2011
How Vilhelm Hans Bjerregaard Jensen and a crate of WWI surplus semaphore flag poles changed the course of the Scouting movement. Subscribe to the Scoutmaster Newsletter Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to... [more]
Local Trash Clean-Up
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 13th, 2011
This past weekend was the Lyons Outdoor Games , held in Lyons, Colorado . This is an event that has hosted the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers in the past but they didn't attend this year. However, because of the Leave No Trace influence... [more]
Logging JTE Service Hours: Council Tips for Success
Posted to Scout Wire on June 13th, 2011
How can a council log service hours for multiple units? The council can do one of two things: (1) The council can set up an OA lodge log (if one isn't already set up) to use as a "dumping ground" for service hours added by council/district staff,... [more]
Job Profiles Survey Launching in Mid-June
Posted to Scout Wire on June 13th, 2011
The Talent Management Department is developing new job profiles (i.e., job descriptions) for the positions of Scout executive, field director, and district executive. As part of the research for these new profiles, we will be conducting an email... [more]
Building a Foundation for the BSA's Future
Posted to Scout Wire on June 13th, 2011
The BSA has launched a major initiative to build a better framework to deliver information, standardize our business processes, and improve day-to-day operations between the National and local councils. To keep employees up to date on the progress... [more]
Updated Briefcase Now Available on MyBSA
Posted to Scout Wire on June 13th, 2011
The Briefcase-the online resource containing employment policies and procedures, legal requirements, and advisory practices for Scout executives-has been updated and can be accessed through MyBSA > Resources > The Briefcase. As you scroll... [more]
Volunteer Membership Registration Reminder
Posted to Scout Wire on June 13th, 2011
Council and district volunteers must renew their membership annually. The registration period for council and district volunteers is set by each local council, but is commonly January through December or July through June. Councils should contact... [more]
Simple Form Helps Track Out-of-Council Troops Using Your Camps
Posted to Scout Wire on June 13th, 2011
A simple, fillable PDF is available online for councils to share information regarding out-of-council troops attending their camp to home councils. This important data will help each council more accurately track Boy Scouts who attend long-term... [more]
Learn More About Those You Serve Through Online Surveys
Posted to Scout Wire on June 13th, 2011
The BSA has contracted with Allegiance to offer councils a special rate on survey software to design and administer online surveys, as well as analyze data and create reports. Scout executives can purchase a one-year license for their council now... [more]
Guide to Safe Scouting Features New Policy on Lightning Safety Measures
Posted to Scout Wire on June 13th, 2011
Statistics from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show that lightning killed 29 people and caused at least 300 injuries to others in the United States during 2010. At least 24 of the 29 deaths were to people involved in outdoor... [more]
BSA to Offer NetSmartz Internet Safety Program
Posted to Scout Wire on June 13th, 2011
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is making available its Internet safety program, NetSmartz , to the BSA to teach Scouts and their families how to make responsible decisions both online and in real life. The BSA is asking... [more]
BSA, Bass Pro Shops Form Partnership
Posted to Scout Wire on June 13th, 2011
Outdoor retailer Bass Pro Shops has selected the BSA as the primary promotional associate for its 2011 Family Summer Camp promotion. While at Family Summer Camp, which will run from June 4 to July 10, Scouts can complete requirements toward the... [more]
The authors of "The Scout's Outdoor Cookbook" want your backpacking recipes
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 13th, 2011
You know your legendary backpacking recipe? The one the guys in your troop have been requesting on every trip for the past decade? It's about to become even more famous. Tim and Christine Conners , authors of The Scout's Outdoor Cookbook , are... [more]
Somewhere between a Rock and Hard Place
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 13th, 2011
That's where you will find adventure and success. Life is hard enough for an 11 year old with out standing on the edge of a cliff. But that is where the Scouts of Troop 664 find themselves every year when we climb at Smith Rock State Park in... [more]
The North Face Endurance Challenge: D.C.
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 13th, 2011
Bigfoot broke a sweat catching up with athletes at the latest installment of The North Face Endurance Challenge series. Just outside our nation's capitol along the banks of the Potomac River participants took to the trails at Algonkian Regional... [more]
FREE National Park Day!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 13th, 2011
In addition to marking the first day of Summer, June 21st should also be marked in your calendar as a play day. The National Park service is providing free entrance for all 394 National Park units ! That's right FREE. This is your chance to roll up... [more]
The antidote for self-centrism
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on June 13th, 2011
Last week, New York Times columnist David Brooks wrote an op-ed piece titled It's Not About You as a rebuttal to the countless college commencement addresses that implore our newly-minted Bachelors of Whatever to go and blaze a trail in ââ¬Â¦... [more]
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 13th, 2011
How Long Does it Last? 6/7/11. The e-tour spent a couple hours after school with students at Digital Harbor High School in Baltimore, MD. Many of the students at the workshop were gearing up and preparing for summer and fall adventures with... [more]
Photo of the Week 6.12.11
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 13th, 2011
The e-tour took a morning stroll at Patapsco Valley State Park and found the "Swinging Bridge" to be a welcome respite from the hot, humid weather that Maryland has been having lately. The bridge was originally constructed to allow passage for the... [more]
CD Fish Craft
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 12th, 2011
Instructions for a fish shaped craft made from old CDs. Make one or make several and put them together as a mobile... [more]
Mom and Son Weekend
Posted to Commissioner Keith Comments on June 12th, 2011
Today is the conclusion of the Spring session of Mom and Son at Camp Bear Paw and although Friday night's rain soaked a few moms and sons who slept in tents, it did little to dampen the spirit of the event. Saturday's programming began with a... [more]
ScoutmasterCG
Posted to Channeling Whittlin Jim on June 12th, 2011
Early June 2011 Time to carve: 3 hours Finishing: 3.5 hour Ssshhhhhh....If you know or correspond with Clarke Green don't let him know this is on the way to him...I want it to be a surprise. For those of you who have never heard of Clarke Green,... [more]
Crossed Skis
Posted to Channeling Whittlin Jim on June 12th, 2011
Early June 2011 Time to carve: 2.5 hours Finishing: 1 hour This past winter I had the opportunity to be in Lake Placid during the Empire States games. The place we were staying had old skis like these mounted on their wall. Doing some research, I... [more]
Mexican Zapotec Mask
Posted to Channeling Whittlin Jim on June 12th, 2011
Early Feb./End May 2011 Time to carve: 10 hour Finishing: .5 hours While many have heard of the Aztec and Maya civilizations, there was another civilization in South America called the Zapotecs who were also highly developed. They had developed a... [more]
The Bold Knight
Posted to Channeling Whittlin Jim on June 12th, 2011
Early Feb./Mid May 2011 Time to carve: 2 hour Metal work: .5 Finishing: .5 hours This slide was half done back in February when I put down my knifes for a while but when I picked it up in May all I could think of was Sir Robin. "Brave Sir Robin ran... [more]
Pinewood Derby Racer
Posted to Channeling Whittlin Jim on June 12th, 2011
Mid April 2011 Time to carve: none Finishing: Unknown It was pleasure to be presented with this Pinewood Derby racer at a recent race during Pack 8's Pinewood derby. I love the details of the slide and marvel at it's simplicity of its construction... [more]
When the time is right...
Posted to Channeling Whittlin Jim on June 11th, 2011
Back in November, I began to feel like my quest was becoming a bit too automatic and I had become machine like producing the slides. I took a break for the holidays thinking I would start up again in January and find my grove again. Well, I did put... [more]
Follow the No. 19 BSA IndyCar with Bryan's live race reports from Texas Motor Speedway
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 11th, 2011
Hey folks, I'm live at Texas Motor Speedway for tonight's Firestone Twin 275s race, featuring driver Alex Lloyd and the No. 19 Boy Scouts of America IndyCar. Coverage of the race is available on Versus and begins at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Check back... [more]
Leave No Trace Volunteers in Action
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 11th, 2011
Leave No Trace Partner Highlight: Saco River Recreational Council Today is the... 5th annual Saco River Spring cleanup Saturday. We have about 60 volunteers including two scout groups from Upton, Ma and Milton, NH along with the National/Subaru... [more]
BSA Wolf Den Meeting 1 – Bobcat and Your Flag
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 11th, 2011
BSA provides den meeting plans for den leader on the Scouting.org website. Today, I am going to go through the first Wolf plan. This plan covers Bobcat and part of Wolf Achievement 2 - Your Flag. If you don't have any new Cub Scouts in your den,... [more]
CSP Swapâ¦PT II
Posted to True North Scouting on June 10th, 2011
It looks as though the Twitter CSP Swap is starting to gain a little steam. I have received 3 patches from around the countryââ¬Â¦one from JTHoppe , one from OKCScouter and one from SM_Phil . I know that there are more coming, and I am really... [more]
Book Review Part 2: Developing Teen Leadership
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 10th, 2011
I was recently asked to review a book on teen leadership. The book is called Developing Teen Leadership: A Practical Guide for Youth Group Advisors, Teachers and Parents. It is written by Dan Appleman who has 20 years of experience working with... [more]
Troop Bank
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 10th, 2011
When a Scout arrives at summer camp with our troop he deposits all of his money in the troop bank. He's been told to bring his money in one dollar bills to keep things simple. The troop scribe collects all the money and records deposits in a small... [more]
MSPP #108: 2011 Open House
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on June 10th, 2011
The Cub Scouts of Pack 68 and the Boy Scout of Troop 68 held an Open House on Monday, April 18, 2011. The fire department even brought their ladder truck to the event. What do you do for your open houses? Click here to DOWNLOAD and watch this... [more]
Grandma always told meâ¦
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 10th, 2011
"You are either part of the problem or part of the solutionââ¬Â¦" a great approach to being a part of an organization. You truly are either part of the problem or part of the solution. When we teach our Scouts how to lead, being part of the... [more]
Gingrich Foundation Recognizes BSA as Charity of the Month
Posted to Scouting News on June 10th, 2011
The Gingrich Foundation has selected the Boy Scouts of America as Charity of the Month for June in commemoration of President Woodrow Wilson's signing into law a national charter for the Boy Scouts of America on June 15, 1916. Originally... [more]
BLACK DESPAIR IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS - Guest Blog from Robert Stieve, editor-in-chief, Arizona Highways
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 9th, 2011
As editor-in-chief of Arizona Highways , I'm often asked about my favorite place in the state. It's an impossible question, because there are so many places, but when I'm pushed, I usually admit it's a tossup between the North Rim of the Grand... [more]
We've talked the talk, so follow us as we "Walk the Walk" toward an active lifestyle
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 9th, 2011
Would you tell a Scout to wear his uniform while you show up in a T-shirt and jeans? Nope. Just like we wouldn't tell you about the importance of an active lifestyle while sitting in our La-Z-Boys. That's the thinking behind the Boy Scouts of... [more]
Term Limits for Scout Leaders?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 9th, 2011
This post is a bit of a bait and switch. You think this is about term limits for Scout leaders and it is ââ¬â kind of. Thing is I don't have a strong opinion one way or the other. I can see good arguments for and against the idea of a limited... [more]
The Mini-Twister
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on June 9th, 2011
It was a nice warm Saturday morning at the state-wide Ripley Rendezvous last weekend. The sun was shining, There was a nice breeze. It was turning out to be a great day for this Scouting event. Little did we realize that nature had a little... [more]
Dolores, Colorado: Spreading River Love
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 8th, 2011
This past weekend, we had the honor of traveling down to provide outreach and Leave No Trace awareness to the good folks of Dolores, Colorado for the Dolores River Festival. The Dolores River Festival is a community celebration of the Dolores River... [more]
Register now for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 8th, 2011
You've never seen a jamboree like this. Each time the BSA hosts its signature event, the result is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the Scouts and Scouters who attend. But 2013ââ¬Â²s edition promises to bring the jamboree experience to a new... [more]
StoveTec Wood Burning Stoves for Camping
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 8th, 2011
Should Scout troops use standard two burner propane stoves for camping? Half of the world's households and 80 percent of rural households in developing countries cook with solid fuels like wood, coal, crop residues and dung. Many of... [more]
On A Voyage Through Voyageurs National Park
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 8th, 2011
International Falls, MN. In our opinion, National Parks are indeed, one of America's best ideas. Yesterday, we had the opportunity to work and play at Voyageurs National Park , just outside of International Falls, MN. In the morning, we presented... [more]
Coming Up for Air
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on June 8th, 2011
It is often said by bloggers that I just did not have the time to post. That was not my problem I was living my scouting life and gathering information to be able to come back and tell you all about it... [more]
Bigging up the Movement
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on June 8th, 2011
Wayne highlights some benefits of a listening ear, and shares his thoughts on wwhy we should be "bigging up" the... [more]
National Trails Day
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 7th, 2011
Crawford Notch, NH -- On Saturday, we came back to New Hampshire to meet up with the Appalachian Mountain Club to help them celebrate National Trails Day , a nationwide celebration of trails sponsored by the American Hiking Society . About 80... [more]
11 Scouters join prestigious list of Silver Buffalo Award recipients
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 7th, 2011
The Silver Buffalo Award square knot and medal. What do Robert Baden-Powell, Jimmy Stewart, Neil Armstrong, and Bill Gates have in common? All are recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award , Scouting's highest honor for adults. Late last month, 11... [more]
A Grateful Father and Scoutmaster
Posted to The Scoutmaster on June 7th, 2011
The following is the speech I gave at my son's Eagle Court of Honor this weekend. As much as I can remember preparing it. The delivered version many have differed slightly as I was suffering from 'allergies' and my eyes might have... [more]
Tahosa High Adventure Base
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 7th, 2011
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Tahosa Alpine Adventure is true back country mountaineering. Backpack thirty to fifty miles in the Indian Peaks Wilderness with a trained guide while learning all about mountaineering skills and practices. Rock climb in a true... [more]
Giving it all away
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 7th, 2011
Character is something that I talk about a lot with the Scouts of my Troop. It is a subject worth discussion often with these young men that are influenced by popular culture, peers, and sports figures. Now, if you have read this blog for any... [more]
Tradeshow of Scouting featuring ShelterBox
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on June 7th, 2011
Last night our council held their annual Tradeshow of Scouting. I had the opportunity to run a table on behalf of ShelterBox USA. Technically this is my first official speaking engagement for ShelterBox and I got to give my presentation (a... [more]
INDYCAR Partners With Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouting News on June 7th, 2011
INDYCAR proudly announces today that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is now an official sponsor of the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights. The BSA was introduced to motorsports in 2010 through an association with Dale Coyne Racing - an... [more]
Cub Scouts Pack into Parliament as MPs become leaders for the day
Posted to The Scout Association on June 7th, 2011
A group of Cub Scouts held the first ever Pack meeting in Parliament to promote National Volunteers'... [more]
Cub Scouts Pack into Parliament
Posted to The Scout Association on June 7th, 2011
A group of Cub Scouts held the first ever Pack meeting in Parliament to promote Volunteers'... [more]
Happy Birthday Bear
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on June 6th, 2011
Firstly a quick post to wish our Chief Scout a Very Happy Birthday and to let you all know about Bear donates his birthday to Scouts 06/06/2011 On 7 June,... [more]
A Monkey Emails
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on June 6th, 2011
Seriously! Last night I got an email from Augustus Clibbon who is a monkey and the mascot of the 3rd Ware Scout Group from Hertfordshire. This is the Group whose Scouts produced the video on how to tie a friendship knot which is very popular on my... [more]
Hello? Anyone still here?
Posted to The Scoutmaster on June 6th, 2011
May is a tough month for those in the TV industry. It is May Sweeps and the ratings are based on out performance this month. Being in the TV industry in Indianapolis in May also adds the Indy 500, Mini-Marathon, Indy 500 Parade and tons of other... [more]
The Ripley Aerial Photo: Where's Scoutmaster Steve?
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on June 6th, 2011
Hundreds of Boy Scouts, troop leaders, and staff meet at a special location during this weekend's Ripley Rendezvous to form a huge human outlined fleur-de-lis, the universal Scouting symbol. The Camp Ripley Public Affairs Office had their staff... [more]
Podcast 72- The Scoutmaster's Other Handbook
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 6th, 2011
Interview with Mark Ray; author of the Scoutmaster's Other Handbook and The Eagle Court of Honor Book. The Scoutmaster's Other Handbook on Amazon The Eagle Court of Honor Book on Amazon Mark Ray's Website Eagle Court of Honor Backdater Mark's ... [more]
Philmont's summer season has officially begun
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 6th, 2011
No Philmont landmark is more identifiable than the rugged Tooth of Time. (Photo by Phil Romans on Flickr) The calendar says summer doesn't begin for a couple of weeks, but don't tell that to the folks at Philmont. Summer has arrived at the New... [more]
Every Litter Bit Hurts!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 6th, 2011
Whitehall, MT. At a recent evening campfire program in Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park, we met an on-site volunteer that proudly shared his grand-daughter's slogan for protecting the environment. He wasn't sure how she came up with it, but after... [more]
2011 Ripley Rendezvous Review
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on June 6th, 2011
Five Boy Scouts and two adult leaders of Melrose Troop 68 joined nearly 3200 other Scouts and leaders for the 2011 Ripley Rendezvous. The event was held at the Camp Ripley National Guard Base in central Minnesota. Boy Scouts from all over Minnesota... [more]
Picture of the Week 6/6/11
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 6th, 2011
Urban Paddleboarding in Seattle!... [more]
Sea to Summit Trowels on Sale!
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 6th, 2011
These cleverly designed trowels' compact, lightweight design allows them to collapse down to fit inside your pocket, and have storage space for toilet paper inside the hollow handle. They are 25% off for the month of June, and come in either nylon... [more]
This weeks Poll
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 6th, 2011
View This Poll online survey... [more]
Caption Contest 3 â" Canoe do this?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 6th, 2011
What the heck is going on here? What's this Scout thinking? Share your best caption idea below (one entry per person please!) and most importantly: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE CAPTION! Can you vote for yourself? Sure, but one vote per person please... [more]
Caption Contest 2 Winner -Joe Pelletier
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 6th, 2011
SKIING: So easy, even a Scoutmaster can do it! Winner Joe Pelletier is a Webelos Den Leader for Pack 48 and an ASM for Troop 48 in Moreland, GA, Flint River Council. Joe has earned the coveted Kyber Pass granting him the privilege of moving to... [more]
It's OK to be a Scout and be gay!
Posted to be.PREPARED on June 6th, 2011
I am pleased that the Scout Association has launched an initative to make it clear that being gay is no bar to being involved in Scouting, as a Young Person or as a Leader. There was never the case ââ¬â despite popular perception and resistance... [more]
It's OK to be a Scout and be gay!
Posted to be.PREPARED on June 6th, 2011
I am pleased that the Scout Association has launched an initative to make it clear that being gay is no bar to being involved in Scouting, as a Young Person or as a Leader. This was never the case ââ¬â despite popular perception and resistance... [more]
Prepared For Life
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 6th, 2011
Here is a video I dug up that I think speaks to the core of where we are heading for the next 100 years of Scouting! Have a Great Scouting Day!... [more]
Within my Power
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 6th, 2011
Everyone that is a volunteer or has ever volunteered has heard the quote "One hundred years from now, it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much money I had in my bank account, nor what my clothes looked... [more]
Bear donates his birthday to Scouts
Posted to The Scout Association on June 6th, 2011
On 7 June, Chief Scout Bear Grylls is donating his birthday in support of our campaign to raise ã30,000 for a new climbing tower and safety equipment at Woodhouse Park National Activity... [more]
Merryland
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 5th, 2011
The e-tour team has been spending some time in the fine state of Maryland. Two of those events were in conjunction with Maryland State Parks. At Rocky Gap State Park we joined in the training of over sixty exuberant interpretive staff members, who... [more]
Campfire Question: Courts of Honor
Posted to A Scouter's Journey on June 4th, 2011
One of the things I've enjoyed most about this blog is the feedback from the readers. To know that it's more than just me babbling into the interwebs and that there's people around the country and even world that are contributing to mine and my... [more]
Picture of the Week 6.4.11
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 4th, 2011
Sunrise over the Chesapeake Bay. Better than coffee:)... [more]
Thoughts about the Blog
Posted to Scouting Maniac on June 4th, 2011
I have a few questions in regards to the running and operation of this blog 1) Is the information interesting or relevant to struggles your unit faces? If not, why and what should I be including? 2) What other areas would you like me to cover that I... [more]
Scouts and Other extra curricular activities
Posted to Scouting Maniac on June 4th, 2011
Lately I have been hearing from multiple different sources that I work with that it keeps getting harder and harder to attend Scouts on a regular basis. This lack of attendance can be attributed to many different causes and should not automatically... [more]
May Photo Contest Finalists Announced!
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on June 3rd, 2011
Here are the finalists for last month's photo contest. All the entrants had to do to participate was upload a Scouting pic to flickr and tag it "ClassBPhoto2011ââ¬Â³. The winner, receives a $100 Gift Card that they can use to get custom screen... [more]
Leader: a title or an attitude?
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on June 3rd, 2011
I frequently sit on rank advancement boards of review in our troop. Because it's so important to me, I usually ask the scouts we interview about leadership in one aspect or another. I ask whether the scout holds a position ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading... [more]
The Ripley Rendezvous
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on June 3rd, 2011
I was probably a 13 year old Boy Scout when I attended my first Ripley Rendezvous. This annual event was sponsored by the Central Minnesota Council, BSA, and the Camp Ripley National Guard Base, located north of Little Falls, Minnesota. It was a... [more]
Standing on the shoulders of Giants
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 3rd, 2011
When I became a new Scoutmaster a good friend took me aside and gave me some great advice. He told me that its all about the Troop program. We were building a Troop from scratch and so he assured me that if we built a great program, the Scouts... [more]
On National Trails Day, show some love for our country's great outdoors
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 3rd, 2011
Where would the Boy Scouts of America be without trails? Well, there'd be no Philmont treks. The 50-miler award wouldn't make much sense. And that big hike your troop is planning would require some serious bushwhacking to get to your destination... [more]
Starting Off on the Right Foot
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 3rd, 2011
Our Troop Committee Chairman has stepped down and another parent has volunteered. This is fine and I look forward to working with her. The problem is with her husband is a military man used to having people answer to him. He's already commented... [more]
Virginia Heights
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 3rd, 2011
Compton Overlook Last week after a short hike in Shenandoah National Park, the e-tour had an amazing evening and delicious bbq dinner with our Virginia State Advocate Laurie Harmon and her husband Randy. The following morning we had the opportunity... [more]
The Buzz - June 3, 2011, "2011 National Annual Meeting"
Posted to BSA Internal Communications Youtube Videos on June 2nd, 2011
On this episode of The Buzz, we take a look at highlights from the 2011 National Annual Meeting held in San Diego, May... [more]
Scout Nation Fit Club
Posted to True North Scouting on June 2nd, 2011
Wow, it's been a couple weeks since the end of the 100 Days of Scouting, and the beginning of 100 Days Strong. I have been doing pretty well, and I am pleased to say that I am 1/5th on my way to my goalââ¬Â¦only 79 more pounds to go and I can... [more]
Recreating and Relaxing Responsibly at Topnotch Resort and Spa
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 2nd, 2011
Stowe, VT -- We left the muddy trails of the Adirondacks on Monday afternoon, drove the Subaru onto the Lake Champlain ferry and were greeted by Camel's Hump as we headed over to Vermont. It could not have been more of a picture perfect summer day... [more]
When nature calls... in a canyon
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on June 2nd, 2011
Dear Education Department, I just went canyoneering for the first time a couple weeks ago. While we were in there, we were wondering just how exactly one goes to the bathroom in a canyon. Is there any other answer besides a WAG Bag or Restop? It... [more]
Boy Scout Abbreviations
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on June 2nd, 2011
So, you are new to the Boy Scout program. Maybe you crossed over this spring with your son who was a Webelos Scout, or maybe you joined with your son as he joined the program. Either way, you may be hearing terms you are unfamiliar with and... [more]
Guest blog: How to (safely) add tomahawk throwing to your next Scouting event
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 2nd, 2011
Throwing tomahawks can add some fun to your next Boy Scout, Varsity, or Venturing outing. (Photo by Chris Watkins) NOTE FROM BRYAN: This guest blog post was written by Eagle Scout Chris Watkins , who owns a site that sells tomahawks and hatchets ... [more]
Baloo's Bugle for COURAGE is on-line
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on June 2nd, 2011
Come check out the latest from Dave, Alice, Wendy, Jim, Felicia, Roxanne, Jay, and Joe!! Baloo's Bugle for COURAGE - June RT and July Core Value on-line Lots of OUTDOORS, FIRE SAFETY, and PERSEVERANCE ideas. There is only one edition this month... [more]
Transforming a Skull Full of Mush
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 2nd, 2011
"The Paper Chase" started as a novel, was made into a movie and, finally, a TV series in the 1970ââ¬Â²s. The story follows a law student in his first year at Harvard. Professor Kingsfield, the student's nemesis, has a reputation for a brilliant,... [more]
AFN Two Minute Report: Cub Scouts in South Korea
Posted to Scouting News on June 2nd, 2011
Check out this AFN Korea story about a Cub Scout Day Camp in South Korea. This edition features a story on the Boy Scouts Yongsan Activities day in Korea. Hosted by Pfc. Joon Sang Yoon... [more]
Burgled
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on June 1st, 2011
I was saddened and annoyed to hear that one of the Groups in our District had their Scout hut broken into just before the weekend and had some tents and lamps stolen. Luckily for the Group, this is more of an inconvenience than anything else, but... [more]
Endeavour Delivers Payload of Boy Scout Patches
Posted to Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog on June 1st, 2011
It's no longer breaking news that space shuttle Endeavour returned this morning this morning from a successful 15 day trip, delivering the final U.S. components for the International Space Station and taking its last flight. All in all, Endeavour... [more]
Retention: Six reasons Scouts drop out and how you can prevent it
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 1st, 2011
Scouters say that getting Scouts outdoors is a sure-fire way to keep them in the program. (Photo by Roger Morgan, BSA) What's the one thing the Scouting program can't live without? Scouts. The Boy Scouts of America offers the premier program for... [more]
Boy Scout Training
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 1st, 2011
I just took a peek at the current results of the Poll on Trainingââ¬Â¦ and I think it is right where I thought it would be. "Leaving us wanting More". We talked a lot about training at the annual meetings and just how bad it needs to be upgraded... [more]
SMMPodcast # 87 â" Annual Meetings
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on June 1st, 2011
Welcome back to this weeks SMMPodcast. This week I share some thoughts about the 2011 Annual Meetings of the Boy Scouts of America. It was a fantastic experience. This weeks Podcast is sponsored by The Other Scoutmaster's Handbook . A couple take... [more]
SMMPodcast #87 Annual Meetings
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast on June 1st, 2011
Welcome back to this weeks SMMPodcast. This week I share some thoughts about the 2011 Annual Meetings of the Boy Scouts of America. It was a fantastic experience. This weeks Podcast is sponsored by The Other Scoutmaster's Handbook . A couple take... [more]
Trekking Poles Review
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 1st, 2011
My hiking stick evolution goes something like this: - A number of ones found in the wild; some with natural twists, ones I carved, sanded and varnished. - A number of bamboo sticks like my backpacking hero Colin Fletcher. - A few I machined from... [more]
What a Scoutmaster Takes to Scout Camp
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on June 1st, 2011
Adult Leader Summer Camp Equipment List Stuff Personal Gear Tools/etc. First Aid Kit Pillow Hammer Paper Towels Hanging Kit(4) Pliers TP Shower Sandals Nails Hanging Light(1) Hangers(5) Tarp D Batteries Coffee Cup/Mug Rope AA Batteries Water Bottle... [more]
Courage
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on June 1st, 2011
Winston Churchill once said, "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." Joining us is Angela Elliott, a Cub Scouting volunteer for over 18 years who also happens to be part of the Youth... [more]
Cultivating New Leaders
Posted to BSA CubCast Podcast on June 1st, 2011
Where do new leaders come from? We have answers to that age-old question from Chris Smith, who has joined us before in sharing the continuing success of the ScoutParents program. This month, he lets us in on the secrets of cultivating leaders slowly... [more]
Celebrate volunteers
Posted to The Scout Association on June 1st, 2011
It's Volunteers' Week so there's no better time for you to join our team of exceptional volunteers and make a real difference to young people's... [more]
Making Scouting inclusive - practically
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on June 1st, 2011
Another varied week for Wayne with plenty of administration, meetings and conference calls before a fun and action packed weekend visiting camps including successfully inclusive Scouting in... [more]
Making Scouting inclusive - practically
Posted to UK Chief Commissioner Blog on June 1st, 2011
Another varied week for Wayne with plenty of administration, meetings and conference calls before a fun and action packed weekend visiting camps including successfully inclusive Scouting in... [more]
Relive a fun, frustrating Indy 500 weekend for the BSA Motorsports team
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on May 31st, 2011
Click to view slideshow. A Scout is Loyal. So it made sense that BSA IndyCar driver Alex Lloyd, after finishing 19th at the Indianapolis 500, wasted no time in complimenting his teammates in a Twitter post . He didn't complain, as so many sports... [more]
Adirondack Mountain Club
Posted to Leave No Trace Blog on May 31st, 2011
Lake Placid, NY -- Over Memorial Day weekend, we had the pleasure of working with program partner the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks. Over the course of five days we interacted with hundreds of visitors... [more]
SMM Logo
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on May 31st, 2011
First of all I want to thank all of you for reading the blog. I want to especially thank those of you that have recently subscribed to the blog and podcast. We just saw a big bump in "membership". That's great and thanks. It does not pay more,... [more]
Caption Contest 2 â" Ski Chair
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on May 31st, 2011
Reader Mike Duff, Scoutmaster of Troop 381 in Prairie Village Kansas, sent this picture that needs a good caption: post your best idea in the comments and don't forget to vote! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE CAPTION! Read the captions in the comments... [more]
Camp Del Webb High Adventure
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on May 31st, 2011
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Philmont style High Adventure Treks and Stake Encampment features. Slot canyoneering and Bicycling the top trails of Brian Head are two of the most requested side trips that can be built into the program for the units. Areas... [more]
Caption Contest 1 Winner
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on May 31st, 2011
Dan Marner's caption drew the most votes for caption contest number one: Bad news, guys, the SPL says that each night will NOT count twice towards our Camping merit badge. Dan wins the coveted Khyber Pass . Send in your humorous or curious Scout... [more]
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