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March-April 2014 'Where Am I?' winner, location revealed
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 29th, 2014
The destination in our March-April 2014 "Where Am I? ââ¬â Path Less Traveled" contest is one of my favorites. Ever been to Moab? I traveled on a personal trip to this dusty Utah city last spring and quickly fell in love with the terrain. The... [more]
An Ontario Scouting Adventure
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 29th, 2014
John Wiebke Scoutmaster of Troop 358 in Zionsville, Indiana, shares his summer plans (and what great plans they are!) Nothing makes the winter pass quicker than looking forward to a great summer adventure! Every other year our troop travels to... [more]
Tuesday Talkback: How to pick an unforgettable patrol name
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 29th, 2014
The Mustache patrol of Troop 242 has it figured out. They've found a patrol name that's Scout-created, clever and a little bit wacky. With a name that great, it doesn't matter that nobody in the Mustache patrol has his own mustache. The Mustache... [more]
May Pack Meeting – Backyard Fun (Health and Fitness)
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 29th, 2014
The Cub Scout core value for the month of May is Health and Fitness . BSA has a Cub Scout pack meeting plan called Backyard Fun related to this core value. The Backyard Fun meeting plan features ideas for the core value of health and fitness-... [more]
Beware The Hackers!
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 29th, 2014
I admit it. I am an Apple guy. My home computer is a 2007 Mac Pro. My last three computers were Apples. I own three versions of the iPod. I use my iPad several times each day. But I do not own an iPhone. At least not yet. What this all means is... [more]
Issue 395 â" April 29, 2014
Posted to Ask Andy on April 29th, 2014
________________________________________ Dear Andy, In the BSA's JTE ("Journey to Excellence") program, the color order is Bronze-Silver-Gold. This looks weird. I thought it was supposed to be Bronze-Gold-Silver. What's the deal here? (H... [more]
Gone but not forgotten: Beekeeping and 9 other discontinued merit badges
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 28th, 2014
No, a swarm of killer bees aren't to blame for the Beekeeping merit badge's 1995 demise. The real culprit carries a similarly painful sting, though: a lack of interest and too few merit badge counselors. As this Utah National Parks Council blog... [more]
The Buzz - April 29, 2014, "Get Outdoors With Camp Scout! App"
Posted to BSA Internal Communications Youtube Videos on April 28th, 2014
Finding the right camp with the perfect range of activities for Scouts can often be a challenging exercise. Rather than sending your unit leaders to multiple council or camp websites, help them go mobile with the Camp Scout iPhone app by Boys' Life... [more]
Handmade Hiking Sticks
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on April 28th, 2014
Check out this fun handmade hiking stick project! I like it when the Cub Scouts can make a useful item. The post Handmade Hiking Sticks appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 219 â" Brick Mason Knife Safety?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 28th, 2014
Sponsored By ScoutmasterCG.com Backers Some great email questions reguarding aquatics awards, finances, and working with adult volunteers along with a visit from our old friend Brick Mason! Resources mentioned in this podcast ââ¬â my Scout... [more]
When it comes to preserving Scouting memories⦠the possibilities go way beyond the page.
Posted to ScoutStuff Blog on April 28th, 2014
Are you already an avid scrapbooker? Or maybe just beginning to think of ways to document and celebrate your Scouting experience, or someone else's? Well, while we agree that a scrapbook is essential for capturing the meaning and feeling of... [more]
Sleeping Guard Game
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 28th, 2014
Sleeping Guard is a fun game for a den. The object of the game is for the Scouts to be quiet enough to sneak up on a blindfolded guard and steal an object. Perfect for a bunch of noisy Cub Scouts! It is possible to play it in a large space indoors,... [more]
2015 Area-Wide Ripley Rendezvous
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 28th, 2014
The 2014 council wide Ripley Rendezvous is now a part of history, but the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 can already look forward to attending a bigger and better rendezvous in 2015. Next year will be time for the Area-Wide Ripley Rendezvous which... [more]
Advancement True or False
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on April 28th, 2014
There's a lot of misinformation flying around in our world today. Entire websites such as Snopes and Politifact are dedicated to determining the credibility of news reports, claims and rumors that are put forth online and in the media every ââ¬Â¦... [more]
B.P's Blog â" Patrol Leaders
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 27th, 2014
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and... [more]
2014 Ripley Rendezvous
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 27th, 2014
It is time once again for the Boy Scouts of the Central Minnesota Council to gather at Camp Ripley for the Ripley Rendezvous, an annual event hosted by the council and Camp Ripley. Camp Ripley is a National Guard Base found in central Minnesota... [more]
Wannabe or Real Leader?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 26th, 2014
You know the difference between a wannabe (want-to-be, get it?) leader and a real leader? Just watch them in action, it's easy to tell! A wannabe loves giving orders, being in the spotlight, takes all the praise, has all the privileges, and makes... [more]
You earned Eagle, now make sure you're in the 2015 Eagle Scout Directory
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 25th, 2014
This blog and the pages of Eagles' Call magazine are filled with stories of Eagle Scouts who have gone on to do great things. And that's just the ones we know about. Another 500,000 Eagle Scouts have dropped off of Scouting's radar since earning... [more]
Home
Posted to Boy Scouts of America "What's Hot" on April 25th, 2014
The post Home appeared first on The Summit Bechtel Reserve ... [more]
Is Your Patrol a One Man Show or a Team?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 25th, 2014
"If you want something done right, do it yourself". Things are easier that way, but it's not really Scouting is it? As a Patrol Leader, I knew what I wanted; it was easier to do everything myself rather than explaining it to everyone else. At first... [more]
Lessons from generations of trees
Posted to Chief's Corner on April 25th, 2014
Our Scouts participate in many activities to help protect the environment â like recycling, outdoor cleanup projects, and conserving water. One recent conservation project that caught my eye has involved generations of Scouts from Nebraska,... [more]
Fish and Chips and Vinegar Song
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 25th, 2014
The Fish and Chips and Vinegar song fits in well with this month's Backyard Fun theme. It includes a reminder to keep our backyards free of trash! It would also fit in well with a conservation theme. The song is sung as a round. If you don't know... [more]
SketchUp Mobile Viewer for iPad
Posted to Ropes and Poles on April 25th, 2014
The new SketchUp Mobile Viewer is the latest product from the makers of SketchUp, and allows SketchUp models to be viewed on iPad, by uploading them to the 3D Warehouse, from where they can be viewed. There are other solutions for exporting SKP... [more]
The Third Option for Patrol Leaders
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 24th, 2014
When I was a Patrol Leader, Bill (the Senior Patrol Leader) and I weren't seeing eye to eye. Bill was a good Scout who took his responsibilities seriously, but he ordered us around, picked on little details, and lectured my Patrol if we overlooked... [more]
Peyton Manning: We need Boy Scouts more today than ever
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 24th, 2014
Peyton Manning was never a Boy Scout himself, but the five-time MVP-winning quarterback can't help but be connected to Scouting. He's reminded of the Boy Scouts of America's strength within the Denver area and across the country every time he opens... [more]
Best Scouting apps for iPhone and Android, 2014 edition
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 23rd, 2014
Empty your backpack and leave everything behind. All you need on your next Scouting outing is your smartphone. OK, so maybe that's an exaggeration. What is true, though, is that for the two-thirds of Americans who own smartphones, it's now possible... [more]
Scouter Training Do's and Don'ts
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 23rd, 2014
I've headed up a number of Scouter training events, and been trained in several different volunteer positions. Scouters are typically gregarious, good-spirited folks; but the dedication and single-mindedness required to be a good Scouter sometimes... [more]
Digital Technology Merit Badge
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 23rd, 2014
Scouts today are familiar with many types of digital technology ââ¬â the Internet, smart phones, tablets, computers. The Digital Technology merit badge teaches Boy Scouts how to use technology safely and responsibly. Technology has come a long... [more]
Planning a Backpacking Trek pt. 3
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 23rd, 2014
The motto of the Boy Scouts of America is "Be Prepared". Prepared for what? Well, any old thing said our founder. Being prepared for your backpacking trek is an absolute must. When planning your next trek you need to consider those things that... [more]
Gregg H. Rox!
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 22nd, 2014
Gulf Ridge Council presented a Silver Beaver award to Gregg Hilferding who works at ClassB.com in Florida. The silver beaver is the top recognition a council can present to an adult volunteer, and I wholeheartedly applaud their choice in Gregg... [more]
Drink Right: Why now's the time to replace soda and bug juice with water
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 22nd, 2014
When Scout Executive Michael Riley made the choice to eliminate bug juice at the Cape Cod & Islands Council's summer day camps, he braced for a revolt. But no uprising came. Sugar-saturated bug juice was available one summer, and the next... [more]
Action Packer Patrol Box Ideas
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 22nd, 2014
Here's some pictures of a customized Rubbermaid Action Packer from a post at FJ Crusier Forums . The modifications include a hinge on the lid reinforced with electrical conduit, wire organizers attached to the inside, a knife rack, and paper... [more]
Inspiration to "Go Green"
Posted to Chief's Corner on April 22nd, 2014
When we talk about how Scouting "creates life-changing experiences," it's often not just about changing the lives of our Scouts, but the people and communities they serve. Case in point: I read a great story about Troop 25 in Madison, New Jersey... [more]
Issue 394 â" April 22, 2014
Posted to Ask Andy on April 22nd, 2014
________________________________________ Dear Andy, Our troop committee members, together with a district advancement representative, recently conducted an Eagle Scout board of review. We declined the candidate. The vote was unanimous. In the... [more]
Kyle Piper | Summit Summer
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on April 22nd, 2014
2014 Northeast Region Chief Kyle Piper wants a Summit Summer so he can go rafting on the New River's world class rapids. Section NE-2A Chief Mitchell Heisler wants a Summit Summer so he can fly down the zip line in his mink coat. Why do you want a... [more]
10 Cool Activities for Math Cub Scout Belt Loops
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on April 21st, 2014
Cub Scout Belt Loops give the boys new experiences. Check out 10 ways to help meet the Mathematics Belt Loop requirements. The post 10 Cool Activities for Math Cub Scout Belt Loops appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 218 â" "Forming" Youth Leadership
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 21st, 2014
Sponsored By ScoutmasterCG.com Backers In this podcast I answer email questions about medical issues and we return to the eternal question of "forming" youth leadership ("forming" - listen to find out how funny that is!) LEnd a hand to answering... [more]
Planning a Backpacking Trek pt. 2
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 21st, 2014
We have picked our destination, did a good map survey, know how long we are going be gone, and are super pumped that we will soon be on the trail. The next thing that we need to plan is our food. Why do I plan food second? Food is an important... [more]
Breaking bad habits
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on April 21st, 2014
A generation ago, a major shakeup took place in American culture. Up until then, many Americans participated in a very common activity, part of our everyday lives. Almost every public figure, especially in the relatively new medium of television,... [more]
A 1000 Thank You's!
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 21st, 2014
Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank youââ¬Â¦ a thousand times thank you!!! Today.. Easter Sunday the Scoutmaster Minute Blog reached 1000 Followers!!! Thank you all that come here and participate in this community. I hope that I can... [more]
Mitchell Heisler | Summit Summer
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on April 21st, 2014
Section NE-2A Chief Mitchell Heisler wants a Summit Summer so he can fly down the zip line in his mink coat. Why do you want a Summit Summer? Create a 30-second video telling us why and you could win a trip to The Summit Bechtel Family Scout Reserve... [more]
Nick Dannemiller | Summit Summer
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on April 20th, 2014
2014 National Chief Nick Dannemiller wants a Summit Summer so he can take selfies on the canopy tour. Why do you want a Summit Summer? Create a 30-second video telling us why and you could win a trip to The Summit Bechtel Family Scout Reserve this... [more]
B.P.'s Blog â" Camps
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 20th, 2014
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and... [more]
He is Risen!
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 20th, 2014
I just wanted to take this moment in your life to wish you a very Blessed Easter. It is in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ that we have Hope. His Life, Death, and Resurrection is perhaps the most significant historical event in the world. For the... [more]
Planning a Backpacking Trek pt. 1
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 19th, 2014
Whether it is for your Scout Troop or you are heading out into the wilderness by yourself or with buddies there are some things that need to be planned before you go. To get the most of your backpacking experience if you follow a few steps, you... [more]
Lyme Disease Season
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 19th, 2014
I was reminded (thank's Jeff!) to remind you that Lyme disease season is upon us. The map above shows where Lyme is an issue when camping and hiking in the outdoors. Consult this CDC website for a comprehensive set of resources to better... [more]
Training, Nature or Nurture
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 19th, 2014
The other day I posted my thoughts on training. I received some great feedback and feel that I need to address a couple of the comments, specifically a question that came up about the leaders themselves in the unit and how our attitude toward... [more]
Without Bugs
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 18th, 2014
How bad will the mosquitos be at camp this summer? When was the last time that bunkhouse mattress was cleaned? Are there mice running around these floors at night? Whenever a night is spent at scout camp, these sorts of questions might keep you... [more]
2014 Fieldbook Hits the Shelves
Posted to Scout Wire on April 17th, 2014
The fifth edition of Fieldbook: Scouting's Manual of Basic and Advanced Skills for Outdoor Adventure is now available. It covers hiking, camping, canoeing, mountain travel, ultralight backpacking, wilderness navigation, whitewater kayaking, and... [more]
5 Things to do with your Scouting Magazine once you have read it
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 17th, 2014
We all get our scouting magazine every couple of month land on our mats. Here are 5 things you should do with your magazine: The post 5 Things to do with your Scouting Magazine once you have read it appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
5 Things to do with your Scouting Magazine once you have read it
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 17th, 2014
We all get our scouting magazine every couple of month land on our mats. Here are 5 things you should do with your magazine: The post 5 Things to do with your Scouting Magazine once you have read it appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
Finance Impact e-Letter: April 15 Issue Features Member Data Shared Services
Posted to Scout Wire on April 17th, 2014
Click image to view e-Letter The April 15 edition of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is now available online. In this issue, you'll learn about Member Data Shared Services, a new service where local councils can... [more]
Conquer Camp Chores Before They Conquer You!
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 17th, 2014
Once at winter camp the temperature was just above freezing, and the wind blew a sharp drizzle into every contrivable shelter and refuge. I was a young Scout rinsing dishes. There wasn't a rubber glove in sight, so I was lucky enough to dunk my... [more]
Venturer visualizes her wonderful web of Scouting connections
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 17th, 2014
Character-driven TV shows like Lost slowly reveal the ways in which these seemingly disparate people have actually been connected all along. And as Rachel Eddowes (third from the right in the photo above) recently discovered, the same is true... [more]
Sea Scout Base-Galveston Nears Completion
Posted to Summit Blog on April 17th, 2014
If open water is your thing, check out Sea Scouting ââ¬Ës newest base. Sea Scout Base-Galveston has been hosting high adventure trips since 2011, but the facility is expected to be completed this year. As with most projects of this scale, it... [more]
Sea Base Announces 2014 National Aquatics Workshop
Posted to Scout Wire on April 17th, 2014
The 2014 National Aquatics Workshop will be held Oct. 22â26 at the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base in Islamorada, Florida. The schedule includes ample time to enjoy the warm climate and natural beauty of the Florida Keys. The conference is... [more]
Pioneered T Rex Sculpture
Posted to Ropes and Poles on April 17th, 2014
Over the weekend, the East Rand Scout District in South Africa ran a public awareness day, where every group ran a public event to show that Scouting is flourishing in the community. Some groups held parades, some met in parks, some met outside... [more]
Top Hands 2014: August 20-22 in Anaheim
Posted to Scout Wire on April 17th, 2014
Top Hands 2014 will be an exciting opportunity for fellowship, learning, team building, sharing of ideas and a fun time for professionals and spouses! Make plans now to attend and bring key staff members. Joining us for a keynote address will be... [more]
Final Webinar for Mining In Society Merit Badge â" April 30
Posted to Scout Wire on April 16th, 2014
The launch of the Mining in Society Merit Badge was a grand success! Now it is the responsibility of Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) members and others knowledgeable about the mining industry to promote the badge and to become Mining in... [more]
Digital Technology merit badge requirements released
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 16th, 2014
The latest and greatest in tech isn't a new smartphone, tablet or game console. It's a new merit badge. Today the Boy Scouts of America welcomes Digital Technology merit badge to its ever-growing arsenal of merit badges focused on careers, hobbies... [more]
The Search Is On for the BSA's Most Sustainable Camps and Programs
Posted to Scout Wire on April 16th, 2014
Does your BSA camp, office, or service center raise the bar when it comes to sustainable practices? Are you teaching the Sustainability Merit Badge in a unique way? Are you taking sustainability to the next level in your programs? We'd like to hear... [more]
Creating opportunities for all children
Posted to Chief's Corner on April 16th, 2014
In Scouting, one of our priorities is to reach out to young people in all neighborhoods so all kids â no matter their origin or circumstances can experience the life changing adventures, lessons, and friendships that Scouting has to offer. We know... [more]
Favorite Camping and Hiking Spots
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 16th, 2014
What are your favorite places to go camping or hiking? How would you reply? Leave a comment or let me know on the forum . I was asked to share my favorite camping and hiking locations for Florida Outdoors . Here's my contribution: It takes a... [more]
Occoneechee Lodge 104 Powwow Weekend
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on April 16th, 2014
Occoneechee Lodge 104 held its Lodge Weekend at Camp Durant (Occoneechee Scout Reservation) March 14-16, 2014. 469 Arrowmen were present with 157 new Ordeal Members and 67 new Brotherhood Members. The event was Fiesta themed and included an AIA Pow... [more]
Themed Summer Camps for Scouts and Venturers
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 16th, 2014
This summer, our troop and crew will be attending Catholic Adventure Week at Swift Base. This is just one of several themed camps offered by our council. Our Boy Scout troop does this as a second week of summer camp, with the first being a... [more]
Qualified, Trained Leaders
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 16th, 2014
We often talk about having all of our adult leaders trained. When we speak of training we are talking about the basics. Has the adult completed Youth Protection? Attended their Basic Course for the specific position? And according to the Boy... [more]
Because You Gave⦠of Your Heart, Your Wisdom, Your Time
Posted to ScoutStuff Blog on April 16th, 2014
Here's a bright-spot occasion to cheer up tax time in April. NATIONAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY on April 20 is when we get to say "Thank You" to the life-blood of BSA⦠the hard-working, endlessly dedicated volunteers who make Scouting happen for... [more]
When worlds collide: What are Scouts seeing on your Facebook page?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 16th, 2014
Your boss views your tailgating photos on Instagram, your Facebook friends see you complaining about your job or your Scouts read your tweets in favor of a politician. You've just encountered context collapse. That's the phrase... [more]
Camp Scout! App Puts Scouting Information at Your Fingertips
Posted to Scout Wire on April 16th, 2014
(Article adapted from Bryan on Scouting blog ) The annual practice of troops picking the perfect summer camp just got upgraded to the smartphone age. Clear a spot on your home screen for Camp Scout!, a free iPhone app brought to you by Boys' Life... [more]
Register Now for NextConnect '14: The National Marketing Summits
Posted to Scout Wire on April 16th, 2014
With new BSA research and strategic insights at play, it has never been more critical that we reach out to families in innovative ways. From the latest in digital and social media techniques to new recruitment campaign materials, you'll learn how... [more]
Naturally Slim Application Period Opens April 21
Posted to Scout Wire on April 15th, 2014
The Boy Scouts of America is offering Naturally Slim® to benefit eligible employees and their spouses â at no cost! Naturally Slim Foundations is a 10-week online health improvement program that helps you lose weight, reduce stress and improve your... [more]
Issue 393 â" April 15, 2014
Posted to Ask Andy on April 15th, 2014
________________________________________ Hi Andy, My son just crossed over into a pretty good troop. Based on my own experience as a Scout (my two highlights were being elected Senior Patrol Leader and making it to Eagle along with my two best... [more]
BSA Substance Abuse Prevention Program
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 15th, 2014
Scott sent in this question: My son is home schooled and has to do the requirement for second class 9a. The drug awareness part. do you have any suggestions on what he can do to meet this requirement? Any help would be great. Thanks Scott This is... [more]
Shackleton's Board of Review
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 15th, 2014
Sir Ernest Shackleton's board of review for the rank of World Explorer assembled one evening and began reading over his application and supporting documentation. He earned all of his merit badges on Captain Scott's Antarctic Discovery Expedition in... [more]
2014 Fieldbook: Your must-have user's guide to the outdoors
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 15th, 2014
Here's one owner's manual that's actually worth reading. It isn't for your car, smartphone or new camp stove. The 2014 Fieldbook is a user's guide for the entire outdoors, and it's a must-own for everyone who spends time outside. The... [more]
This summer, Eagle Scouts will bicycle across America to prove a point
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 15th, 2014
It sounds like the trailer for a summer blockbuster: In a world saturated by television, smartphones and video games, one group of Scouts dares to step outside and show the world they still value the outdoors, exercise and self-discipline. But this... [more]
Glowstick Orienteering
Posted to Scouter Adam on April 14th, 2014
In an earlier posting about a Scout Campout, I talked about Glowstick Orienteering. I got a few requests via Twitter for more details. After a quick email to the Scoutmaster, he replied with this: "Basically there were 10 glowsticks that correspond... [more]
Cub Scout Bear Electives
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on April 14th, 2014
The Cub Scout Bear electives list is expanded because your son can complete unused rank requirements as electives. The post Cub Scout Bear Electives appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Scout Dies
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 14th, 2014
Life Scout and his grandfather are two victims in yesterday's Kansas City shootings. It was saddening to find out about the attacks, and even more so when another connection is found. One Scouter is assembling a package to help the family here , in... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 217 â" Resolving Differences
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 14th, 2014
Sponsored By ScoutmasterCG.com Backers From time to time I receive email from Scouters who have some basic disagreement with the way the program is being presented in their unit. These disagreements aren't over things that endanger Scouts, the... [more]
Victim in Kansas City-area Jewish center shooting was a Life Scout
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 14th, 2014
A senseless act of violence has taken a young Boy Scout from us too soon. Reat Griffin Underwood, a 14-year-old Life Scout who was working toward Eagle, was one of three victims in Sunday's shootings at Jewish community centers in Kansas. The... [more]
Eagle Palms and Merit Badges
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 14th, 2014
Steve sent in this question about Eagle palms : In terms of earning Palms. Do MB's earned before getting Eagle count towards Palms? The wording on the BSA site is unclear to me. My oldest will be 15 in July and has to be in his PL position for... [more]
Understanding the Troop Flavor
Posted to Scouter Adam on April 14th, 2014
It's Sunday night and I am back from a weekend of camping with the Troop. It was the annual shakedown Campout for Camporee in a month. This was also the first campout with the Troop for Elliot and myself. I was pretty eager to go since I had not... [more]
How to lead millionaires
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on April 14th, 2014
Having more money than we could ever imagine is a dream far from the reality of most Scouters. Indeed, most of us give up a lot ââ¬â not only our time, but our money and other resources ââ¬â because we ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading ââ â... [more]
Dreams and Decisions
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on April 14th, 2014
I had a dream once. It was to make my Troop the perfect Scout Troop. I just joined Scouting and I was excited about the whole thing. I knew if I worked hard enough, I could become a leader and iron out all the wrinkles that I observed around me... [more]
Dreams and Decisions
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on April 14th, 2014
I had a dream once. It was to make my Troop the perfect Scout Troop. I just joined Scouting and I was excited about the whole thing. I knew if I worked hard enough, I could become a leader and iron out all the wrinkles that I observed around me... [more]
B.P.'s Blog â" Training Scouts
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 13th, 2014
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and... [more]
Scouting family takes pilgrimage to Baden-Powell's grave in Kenya
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 12th, 2014
Scoutmaster Jerry : Fantastic Trip.. Originally posted on Bryan on Scouting : Tracing the life of Scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell takes you not only to his birthplace in London but also to Kenya, where he spent the last few years of his life... [more]
ClassB VP Receives Silver Beaver Award from BSA!
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on April 11th, 2014
Last Saturday, ClassB's Vice President, Gregg Hilferding, received the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America's Gulf Ridge Council. The Silver Beaver is the highest recognition a council can present to an adult volunteer. Many of you... [more]
Native American History and Skills
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 11th, 2014
Ernest Thompson-Seton founded his vision of Scouting on the lore of Native American life. I've devoted a great deal of time over the years to studying the Native American Peoples who once occupied Southeastern Pennsylvania where I live... [more]
BSA Bear Supplemental Den Meeting Plan S – Tall Tales
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 11th, 2014
BSA provides Bear den meeting ideas for den leaders on the Scouting.org website. These Cub Scout Bear den meeting plans are step by step guides to carrying out a den meeting. In addition to the basic den meeting plans, there are supplemental plans... [more]
From the mouths of Cubs
Posted to Chief's Corner on April 11th, 2014
It's important to the sustainability of Scouting to continue to build membership from the youngest members of our organization, our Cub Scouts. It's exciting to watch parent volunteers also take part in Scouting for the first time and work with... [more]
The Road
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 11th, 2014
I can not remember where or who I heard this from, but I recalled a quote the other day that I thought was a good way of illustrating our job as Scout leaders and parents. "We are not building roads for our children, we are building children for... [more]
Scouting family takes pilgrimage to Baden-Powell's grave in Kenya
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 11th, 2014
Tracing the life of Scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell takes you not only to his birthplace in London but also to Kenya, where he spent the last few years of his life. My recent trip to London and Gilwell Park , provenance of the Wood Badge... [more]
Chain Reaction Record Changer-overer
Posted to Ropes and Poles on April 11th, 2014
(This chain reaction device was published on the 26th of June 1952 in The Scout, in John Sweet's column on page 761) Patrol Leader R. Graves, of the 15th Prestwich Woodpigeon Patrol. has designed an automatic gramophone record changer- overer... [more]
Keeping Track of Cub Scout Arrow Points
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on April 10th, 2014
Learn why it's so important to keep track of the Cub Scout Arrow Points your son earns. The post Keeping Track of Cub Scout Arrow Points appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Simple Versus Complicated Scouting
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 10th, 2014
The steps in training have become so absorbing and important that in many cases the aim has come to be lost sight of. -B.P Take a moment and step back from all of your roles and responsibilities and observe how simple Scouting is. The aim is simple... [more]
Eight attributes of successful Scout camps
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 10th, 2014
When I ask Scouters about their best memories as a Scout, they often call upon times spent at their favorite Scout camp. Summer camp memories last a lifetime, which is why it's important to help your Scouts choose a camp program that will keep them... [more]
Ask the Expert: The who, when and why of Scout permission slips
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 10th, 2014
Permission slips are like seat belts. They're simple to use, and they're for your own protection in case of emergency. The Boy Scouts of America's permission slip, officially called the Activity Consent Form and Approval by Parents or Legal... [more]
Scout Tech
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on April 9th, 2014
A BSA executive has posted his opinions on the use of smartphones in Scouting for Bryan @ Scouting magazine . He presents that smartphones are tools that can be used, or abused, similarly to pocketknives. He touches on the problem of some of us old... [more]
Camp Scout! app puts Scouting destinations at your fingertips
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 9th, 2014
The annual practice of troops picking the perfect summer camp just got upgraded to the smartphone age. Clear a spot on your home screen for Camp Scout! , a free iPhone app brought to you by Boys' Life magazine and the BSA's Outdoor Adventures team... [more]
Taking Your Place in the World Scouting Movement
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 9th, 2014
Steve Fox's list of roles and responsibilities in Scouting spans five decades. From his boyhood home in Maryland, to college in Indiana and Illinois, as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand, and during eight tours of duty with the Foreign Service in... [more]
Communication Troop Program Feature for Boy Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 9th, 2014
BSA has a set of troop programs which can help PLCs plan activities around a theme. This communication program feature offers the opportunity to plan a month's worth of troop activities which focus on giving and receiving information. The plans for... [more]
Emotional Gauntlet
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 9th, 2014
The blog has been a little quiet the last couple days as we have been through an emotional gauntlet over the last week. On Monday night right before the Troop meeting we were visited by two Police Officers from the Gresham Police Department. They... [more]
Smartphones in Scouting: A curse or a cure?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 9th, 2014
Before you tell your Scouts and Venturers to power down their smartphones at the beginning of your next adventure, I have something you need to read. The BSA's Deputy Chief Scout Executive, Gary Butler, penned a guest blog post that offers his... [more]
Issue 392 â" April 8, 2014
Posted to Ask Andy on April 8th, 2014
________________________________________ Hello Andy, I'm confused. In your column No. 390 (March 25th), a reader raised a question about Scouts not being able to repeat the Scout Oath, Law, etc., at their boards of review. Part of your answer was:... [more]
An honest perspective about becoming an Eagle Scout
Posted to My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 8th, 2014
In a few weeks, my two boys will be having their Eagle Court of Honor. As I've been scanning the web looking through lots of ideas for how to run one, I came across this letter from Mike Rowe that I read for the first time. Maybe I hadn't heard of... [more]
Scoutmaster Minute â" Fuzzy or Focused?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 8th, 2014
Here's a Scoutmaster minute idea for your notebook: If you visit the archery range at camp this summer (and you should!) you'll get the opportunity to shoot an arrow at a target. If you shoot six arrows at the target how many do you think will hit... [more]
Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds is an Eagle Scout
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 8th, 2014
Here's some news that rocks. Long before he helped Imagine Dragons win a Grammy Award, an American Music Award and a Teen Choice Award, lead singer Dan Reynolds earned the Eagle Scout Award. Yes, the vocalist for the band that MTV in 2013 called... [more]
Ask the Expert: Wood Badge course numbering, decoded
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 8th, 2014
W2-590-14-8, C6-160-14-2, S4-83-14-2, N4-527-14. Are those nuclear launch codes? A paranoid person's computer password? Some sort of weird locker combination? Nope. Those four sets of characters describe the numbers of actual Wood Badge courses... [more]
May Cub Scout Theme – Backyard Fun (Health and Fitness)
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 8th, 2014
BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One of the Cub Scout themes for the May core value of Health and Fitness is a ... [more]
Tigers and Ham Radio
Posted to Scouter Adam on April 8th, 2014
The Tigers of my old Pack were "almost" done with all the requirements for their Tiger Badge. They only needed to complete the 4G Communicate requirement. Apparently they had a hard time getting into either a TV, Radio or Newspaper. Luckily the... [more]
Going the extra mile
Posted to Chief's Corner on April 7th, 2014
Eagle Scouts represent the best Scouting has to offer in terms of demonstrating strong character, leadership, citizenship, and values. Their commitment to keeping our communities strong often goes well into their adult lives. We are proud of the... [more]
After conquering America's summits, teen Eagle Scout sets sights on Everest
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 7th, 2014
Matt Moniz and his dad, Mike, needed just six weeks and a day to climb to the highest point in every U.S. state. That's faster than anyone in history. I'm talking 50 summits - from Alaska's 20,322-foot Denali to Florida's 345-foot Britton Hill - in... [more]
New Fieldbook is Coming Soon. It Just Keeps Getting Better.
Posted to ScoutStuff Blog on April 7th, 2014
A rite of spring⦠as the camp gear gets aired and repaired anticipating the season's first campout, one of a Scout's most reliable tools might just get a bit of Scotch tape. Tattered as it may be, the BSA® Fieldbook remains a constant and trusted... [more]
Welcoming Webelos to Boy Scout Troop
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 7th, 2014
Aaron sent in this question I am looking for ways to welcome Webelos into Boy Scouts at Pack Meetings, any ideas? Like a cross over, but not as formal. Thanks for the question, Aaron. Our crossover ceremonies are usually not very formal at all. I... [more]
Ask the Scout Executive
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 7th, 2014
Over my many years as a Scouter both at the Cub Scout level and the Boy Scout level, I have often heard folks grip about one thing or another when it comes to our paid Scouters. I have sat in "town hall" or fire side chats with Scout Executives... [more]
Ask the Expert: How to complete Scouting Heritage MB Requirement 4B
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 7th, 2014
If you have a Scout working on Scouting Heritage merit badge Requirement 4, Joe Connole's your guy. The programs coordinator and lead admissions clerk for the BSA's National Scouting Museum in Irving, Tex., is in charge of answering letters and... [more]
Scrub your jargon
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on April 7th, 2014
Have you ever listened to a talk, attended a training session or even tried to read an article or paper that contained unexplained abbreviations and terminology that you were unfamiliar with? If so, then you know what it's like when ââ¬Â¦ Continue... [more]
Back to Gilwell 2014
Posted to Scouter Adam on April 7th, 2014
I was asked to be a guest presenter at the W1-492-14 day 4 of Wood Badge for the Cascade Pacific Council. This weekend for about 19 hours, I was on Gilwell Field. I staffed in 2011 as a Troop Guide for the Bobwhites. You learn so much the first... [more]
B.P.'s Blog â" Playing the Game
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 6th, 2014
During his lifetime Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, wrote many books and articles directed to Scouters. Each Sunday I'll publish a selection from his writings in the hope that you'll draw inspiration and... [more]
Conservative Values?
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 5th, 2014
The other day I got into a debate or more a less a discussion about Scouting and it's Values with a co-worker of mine. He contended that Scouting was too conservative in its values and that is what makes it unappealing in the Portland area. He... [more]
Two Campership Opportunities for 2014
Posted to Scout Wire on April 4th, 2014
The Order of the Arrow has two campership programs available to provide Scouts with greater opportunities to attend summer camp. The Maury Clancy American Indian Campership and Get Kids to Camp Partnership have been funded by the Order of the Arrow... [more]
BSA Bear Supplemental Den Meeting Plan R – Let's Go Camping
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 4th, 2014
BSA provides Bear den meeting ideas for den leaders on the Scouting.org website. These Cub Scout Bear den meeting plans are step by step guides to carrying out a den meeting. In addition to the basic den meeting plans, there are supplemental plans... [more]
Utah's Wood Badge course for both deaf and hearing Scouters leaves nobody out
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 4th, 2014
Every Scout deserves a trained leader, and every leader deserves an opportunity for high-quality training. Well, there's no better training for adults than Wood Badge, and that philosophy of "No Scouter untrained" led Utah's Great Salt Lake Council... [more]
Finance Impact e-Letter: April 1 Issue Features Camp Accreditation Plan Reports
Posted to Scout Wire on April 4th, 2014
Click on image to view e-Letter The April 1 edition of the Finance Impact Department's e-Letter has been published and is now available online. This issue features the new National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) reports recently added to the... [more]
Kon-Tiki's debt to B-P
Posted to Ropes and Poles on April 4th, 2014
(Many Scout rafting competitions were inspired by Thor Heyerdahl's 1947 Pacific raft expedition. This article, published in The Scout on 17 April 1952, reveals the link between the Kon-Tiki expedition and Scouting. Although Heyerdahl's theories of... [more]
March 2014 Customer Photos!
Posted to Official ClassB Blog on April 3rd, 2014
Spring is in the air, which means out with the cold and in with theââ¬Â¦ sun! You must be so excited about everything you have planned this season. Thanks so much to our thoughtful customers who sent in great photos this month. These are surely... [more]
New Greeting Cards and Patches
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on April 3rd, 2014
The season is a' coming. Soon, sons and daughters will be buying greeting cards to give or to send to their mothers and fathers as the months of May and June come near. Hallmark sales will once again go through the roof. I was a little surprised... [more]
Chris Evans' Captain America was inspired by an Eagle Scout
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 3rd, 2014
Captain America and Eagle Scouts: Both wear uniforms, and of course they're both patriotic and brave. But recently I learned the shield-toting Avenger has even more in common with young men who earn Scouting's highest award than you might think... [more]
New Videos Showcase Faith in Scouting
Posted to Scout Wire on April 3rd, 2014
Two new videos have been added to the Marketing Toolbox to showcase the role faith plays in Scouting. Separate versions for the Baptist and Catholic faiths are available now on Scouting.org . These videos can be used in "Together We Plan... [more]
Rocky the Flightless Squirrel
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 3rd, 2014
Fellow Scoutmaster and friend in Tullahoma Tennessee, Tom Gillard, writes: Friday afternoon I noticed a buzzard trying to feed on a dead squirrel in the road. I picked up the squirrel carcass and tossed it to the side of the road out of traffic (us... [more]
Videography tips from Scouting's black-and-white film era
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 3rd, 2014
In the age of Smartphones and GoPros, the concept of documenting Scouting adventures in video format isn't a novel idea. But in the 1930s, capturing troop meetings and outdoor activities posed a bit more challenge. (Think heavy 16-millimeter-film... [more]
Manufacturing: A Comeback Career?
Posted to Chief's Corner on April 3rd, 2014
It seems like our young people are struggling more than ever to set their sights on what career they'd like to pursue after high school or college. A survey of the "100 Best Jobs" for 2014 by U.S. News & World Report ranked these professions as... [more]
Minifig mayhem
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 3rd, 2014
Did you see the mayhem caused by the minifigs at Girlguiding HQ. A great campaign to both advertise themselves and their new minifigs The post Minifig mayhem appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
Ask the Expert: How should Scouters handle insurance for troop trailers?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 3rd, 2014
Insurance: You don't need it until you need it. For units that own trailers, insurance, well, insures that both the trailer itself and its contents are covered in case they're damaged or stolen. Is this insurance part of a driver's normal auto... [more]
Expand Your Shooting Sports Program at No Cost
Posted to Scout Wire on April 3rd, 2014
The National Rifle Association, working in conjunction with the BSA, is offering up to 15 councils the opportunity to participate in a growing and rapidly expanding program that will provide NRA Instructor training courses for the council's... [more]
Learn to Lead Yourself
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on April 2nd, 2014
I have spoken about the five principles of leadership that we use in our Troop to develop both our Junior Leaders as well as our Adult Leaders. To recap, those five principles are Learn to Lead Yourself, Focus on the little things, Model Expected... [more]
Register Now for the All Markets Strategy Summit
Posted to Scout Wire on April 2nd, 2014
Mark your calendar for the All Markets Strategy Summit on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Registration is now open. Perhaps the most critical factor to Scouting's future success is... [more]
Baloo's Bugle: Volume 20 Issue 09 - April 2014 May 2014 Core Value - Health and Fitness| Destination: Parks
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on April 2nd, 2014
Word Version PDF Version Baloo's Bugle Issues Baloo's Bugle: Volume 20 Issue 09 - April 2014 May 2014 Core Value - Health and Fitness| Destination: Parks Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at... [more]
1800 year old Roman Multi Tool
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 2nd, 2014
From the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England this Roman multi tool or compound utensil was excavated from somewhere in the Mediterranean a couple of decades ago. Measuring 3in x 6in the artifact was probably made between AD... [more]
Merit Badge Check Off List
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 2nd, 2014
I've had several requests lately for a newer version of the merit badge check off list, updated with the newest badges. So I've redone the list as a Google spreadsheet. This will make it easier to keep updated. The spreadsheet could be used by a... [more]
Outdoor Posters
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on April 2nd, 2014
Posters for every Kids room - some wonderful posters and I am very tempted to one of them to put on my daughters wall. The post Outdoor Posters appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
Study links volunteerism to employee productivity
Posted to Chief's Corner on April 2nd, 2014
Scouting thrives on volunteers. Our mission to serve America's youth with a quality Scouting experience relies heavily on more than one million adult volunteers across the country, and we are proud to have them on board. And I've always been... [more]
Pins with a point: How to properly wear BSA service stars
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 2nd, 2014
Been involved in Scouting for more than a year? You get a gold star. All youth or adult leaders who have reached one year of tenure with the Boy Scouts of America are eligible to begin wearing service stars. The stars are an underused outward... [more]
Medical Record Template Helps You Develop Camp Advisories
Posted to Scout Wire on April 2nd, 2014
A template is now available to guide you and your council health supervisor in developing a supplemental risk advisory tailored to your council camp. Need additional guidance? Each of the four BSA high-adventure bases has developed a supplemental... [more]
Job-Specific Competencies and Development Guides Now Available
Posted to Scout Wire on April 1st, 2014
The Talent Management Department has created 13 new job-specific competency models for local council positions. Competencies are defined as a cluster of behaviors performed on a job. The competency models include the following commissioned jobs;... [more]
Scouting, Sidelines, and New Interpretations
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on April 1st, 2014
It is scarcely necessary for me to go over the old ground of our principles; they have been the same ever since the Movement started. But when it started it was on a very simple scheme, and with the growth of years many new interpretations and many... [more]
Inactive Scouts in Patrols
Posted to Scouter Mom on April 1st, 2014
Mike sent in this question: We have a large Troop of about 125 scouts and about 14 patrols. We recently tried to do patrol leadership elections but did not have enough scouts present to elect anyone. Most of our really active scouts are already in... [more]
KNOTS Cartoon for April 2014
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on April 1st, 2014
April 2014 Climbing - Picking Your Nose ... er ... Route Cafe Press Items Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]
BSA introduces Virtual Reality Scouting
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on April 1st, 2014
Love Scouting but hate getting out in the fresh air? You're in luck! Today the Boy Scouts of America introduces Virtual Reality Scouting, a revolutionary alternative to regular Scouting that lets you experience all that the BSA has to offer without... [more]
Action Required to Continue Receiving Emails via BlackBerry
Posted to Scout Wire on April 1st, 2014
Beginning November 1, 2014, the National Council will phase out the BlackBerry Enterprise Server and all BlackBerry device support. After this date, BlackBerry users will have to subscribe to a different data plan using BlackBerry Internet Service... [more]
Issue 391 â" April 1, 2014
Posted to Ask Andy on April 1st, 2014
________________________________________ The requirement with the fewest words and greatest clarity will be the one most subject to "interpretation." The volunteer who takes all available training for the position, and the one who takes none, are... [more]
Compassion & Disabilities Awareness Pack Meeting Idea
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on March 31st, 2014
Do you need a fun Cub Scout pack meeting that will teach the boys compassion and disabilities awareness? Check out on pack's fun ideas! The post Compassion & Disabilities Awareness Pack Meeting Idea appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Congratulations to DOB Honors Graduates
Posted to Scout Wire on March 31st, 2014
Scouting U and the Center for Professional Development are proud of all of our commissioned executives who have completed District Operations Basic. As part of this new course, students who excel in all aspects of becoming commissioned have the... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 215- Reflection
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on March 31st, 2014
Sponsored By ScoutmasterCG.com Backers Reflection is a powerful tool for developing character and leadership, in this podcast I share some thoughts on mastering the art of reflection. Listen to Scoutmaster Podcast 215 Podcast Archive The post... [more]
NOAC 2015 Promotional Video
Posted to Order of the Arrow Youtube Videos on March 31st, 2014
The 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference will be held August 3rd-8th, 2015 at Michigan State University. For more information, check out http://event.oa-bsa.org. -- Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America Twitter:... [more]
Introduction to Youth Leadership Skills (ILSC or ILST)
Posted to Scouter Mom on March 31st, 2014
This past weekend our Venturing Crew did the Introduction to Youth Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC). This course teaches Crew members basic leadership skills. There is a corresponding course for Boy Scout troops (ILST). ILSC (or ILST) is a... [more]
Smile! Your Amazon purchases can now support Scouting
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on March 31st, 2014
As if you needed another excuse to shop at Amazon.com. Now every purchase you make from the Earth's biggest online store can support the charity of your choice, including Scouting. Through its new AmazonSmile program, Amazon will donate 0.5 percent... [more]
Committee chair timeline: Every month
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on March 31st, 2014
If you've been reading for a while, you've picked up on our monthly summary of things the committee chair needs to give attention to for the following month. We finished up the year last month with the March version, so ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading... [more]
Lease Cars: 2010 Lincoln MKZ, 2012 Ford Taurus SEL
Posted to Scout Wire on March 31st, 2014
The National Council has the following lease vehicles for sale: 2010 Lincoln MKS All-Wheel Drive Sedan Approximate mileage: 25,010 Exterior color: Brilliant Silver Metallic Interior color: Steel Gray Asking Price: $17,953 Location: National... [more]
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