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B-P's Blog â€" Camping and Hiking

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 30th, 2015

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]

35 tasty trail mix ingredients

Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 28th, 2015

35 ingredients to take your trail mix beyond just “Good Old Raisins and Peanuts.” There's nothing like a bag of trail mix on a hiking or backpacking trip. Originally called GORP, for "Good Old Raisins and Peanuts," this mix of dried... [more]

Bear Den Meeting Plan – Bear Claws: Pocketknife Safety and Soap Carving

Posted to Scouter Mom on August 28th, 2015

This Bear den meeting plan covers most of the three requirements for the Bear Claws adventure. Bear Claws is all about pocketknives and whittling. After this plan, the Cub Scouts will need to carve an additional item. You could add a second meeting... [more]

Jeff and Gracie

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 28th, 2015

Check out my current location on the map. I ran into Jeff and Gracie the Amazing Hiking Dog on the trail. They were out doing trail maintenance and are Scouters from Charlottesville. We had a nice chat and walk, and he gave me a coke. Thanks for... [more]

Web Site Status

Posted to The NetCommish on August 27th, 2015

Fellow Scouters, After more than 50 years of participation in the Scouting Movement, I had to pull back from a lot of my activities due to health issues a couple of years ago. One of the casualties was this web site's blog. Although I have not been... [more]

Values taught here. Helmets not required.

Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 27th, 2015

Fall is approaching, and as the temperature goes down, the pigskins go up. Every Friday night at high schools and Saturday afternoons at colleges all across the country, players take to the field to see who can dominate a one-hundred-yard patch of... [more]

Knowledge to action

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 27th, 2015

There are those times as a Scoutmaster that leave you inspired. The other night I had one of those moments as I began to share my Scoutmaster minute with the Troop. Like most Troops, we have young men that make up the membership of the unit... [more]

Make a leather patrol flag

Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 26th, 2015

Make a leather patrol flag Show off your knot-tying skills with this flag for your patrol, den, pack or troop. WHAT YOU'LL NEED Two 8? long wooden poles (You can use poles that are 1 1?4? to 2? in diameter) 2? x 2? square of leather 40? of paracord... [more]

Den Meeting Plans Online

Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on August 26th, 2015

The Cub Scout den meeting plans are now available online free of charge! Find out what is offered in this great resource. The post Den Meeting Plans Online appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]

Moose with the Juice Song

Posted to Scouter Mom on August 26th, 2015

The song about the moose drinking his juice is a favorite for all ages. It works at a Boy Scout campfire or at a Cub Scout back to school program. This is one of those songs that has many variations. Feel free to add additional verses and motions... [more]

Issue 450 â€" August 25, 2015

Posted to Ask Andy on August 26th, 2015

________________________________________ I tried jeans. Just once. I thought, well, as a Commissioner visiting one of the troops I serve, maybe I should look like the Scoutmaster and his assistants, and most of the Scouts. Big mistake. The first... [more]

Conduct, Character, and Scouting

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 25th, 2015

Remember being young when the ground was constantly shifting under our feet? Remember wanting to be an adult but not wanting to be like the adults you knew? Remember how you wanted to change things? What an energizing, exciting, challenging, and... [more]

Knoxville troop celebrates 100th anniversary

Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 25th, 2015

Knoxville troop celebrates 100th anniversary Happy 100th birthday, Troop 6! Founded on January 29, 1915, Troop 6 of Knoxville, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountain Council , is the longest continuously-chartered troop in that council, and one... [more]

Trail Journal

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 25th, 2015

Entered the shenandoah park. No bears yet, but saw a huge deer. Coverage is getting worse so I may not be able to get posts out. Met a scout and his dad doing their 50-miler hike. They might make it to the shelter I'm staying tonight... [more]

Scoutmaster Podcast 281 â€" Parent and Scouter

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 24th, 2015

Things can get tricky when you are both a Scouter and the parent of a Scout. In this week's podcast I'll answer email questions about occupying the role of parent and Scouter, how small troops work, and what qualifies as service for the ranks of... [more]

ScoutingU: The new look of online training

Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 24th, 2015

If you have ever taken an online course, you know how cumbersome they can be. Usually it just involves watching some video clips, or reading text (sometimes with pictures) and possibly taking a quiz. At best, it's a one-way introduction to a topic;... [more]

B-P's Blog â€" Put Yourself in His Place

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 23rd, 2015

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]

Keys for the Order of the Arrow Rep.

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 23rd, 2015

I had a great opportunity to teach a class at NOAC this year. The class was part of a three class block on making Order of the Arrow Troop Representatives successful. I taught the last block which wrapped up the session. In summary, the first two... [more]

The Troop Website

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 22nd, 2015

In some ways it is hard to believe. It was in May 2006 that I began the website for Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68. Over 11 years ago! I spent a lot of time posting to the site. Too much time some months. The site has grown to over 200 pages and... [more]

Trail Journal

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 21st, 2015

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Trail Journal

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 21st, 2015

Check out my current location on the map. Here's a nice view for lunch! I'm at Bears Den rock and hope to go 10 more miles this afternoon... [more]

By the numbers

Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 21st, 2015

Consider: <2% – The percentage of the 500,000 high school baseball players that will go on to play NCAA Division 1 baseball. 80% – The percentage of college baseball players that play for colleges other than Division 1 schools (i.e... [more]

Scout Law Game

Posted to Scouter Mom on August 20th, 2015

Learning the Scout Law will be more enjoyable with a Scout Law game. This game helps Scouts learn all twelve points of the law in order. (...) Continue reading the article at http://scoutermom.com/17583/scout-law-game/... [more]

Boy Scouts and the Pinewood Derby

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 20th, 2015

(I just found this article on my desk. I guess I forgot to post it. It might be a little late, but what the heck.) Cub Scout Pack 68 of Melrose held its 2015 Pinewood Derby on Sunday, January 25th. As the current cubmaster I asked the Boy Scouts of... [more]

Issue 449 â€" August 19, 2015

Posted to Ask Andy on August 19th, 2015

________________________________________ Hi Andy, In your July 30th column (No. 448), about that Venturer in the Silicon Valley area, I almost get the feeling someone's looking for reason not to help this young man. Yes, 60 miles might sound like a... [more]

The Value of Scouting

Posted to My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 19th, 2015

A friend of mine in Scouting had this to say after his week at summer scout camp: Scout camp last week was hard, mentally and physically exhausting, but a great experience for our group. Since I am not a great scouter and never really was even as... [more]

Cub Scout Six Essentials for Hiking

Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on August 19th, 2015

We all want our Cub Scouts to be safe especially when we're doing outdoor activities. That's why the Boy Scouts of America has compiled a list of the Cub Scout Six Essentials for Hiking. The essentials can also be used for other outdoor... [more]

It's been awhile…..

Posted to Scouter Adam on August 19th, 2015

Hey, you are still here reading this blog? I have been away due to work and SUMMER. I wanted to catch-up with a few items related to Scouting. District: Our two District's merged on July 1st. We are now called … Continue reading →... [more]

It's been awhile…..

Posted to Scouter Adam on August 19th, 2015

Hey, you are still here reading this blog? I have been away due to work and SUMMER. I wanted to catch-up with a few items related to Scouting. District: Our two District's merged on July 1st. We are now called SKYLOO instead of Pioneer and... [more]

Scoutmaster Podcast 280 â€" The Happy Camper

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 17th, 2015

This encore presentation features an interview with Kevin Callan, the happy camper, the most famous camping and canoeing expert you've never heard of. Kevin is a Canadian, a famous Canadian on Canadian television and radio, he's a well-known... [more]

Financial practices for units: Non-profit status and sales tax

Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 17th, 2015

To continue our series of articles on unit finance, we'll discuss a couple issues that can be complex: whether your unit holds non-profit status and its implications, including sales tax liability. Bear in mind that I am not an accountant or tax... [more]

Doing your Good Turn

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 17th, 2015

At the Wednesday show at the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) the National Chief rolled out a social media blitz. Staying with the theme "It Starts with Us", the National Chief challenged.. no Dared each person in the Breslin Arena to... [more]

Cub Scout Ideas

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 16th, 2015

If you've been involved in the new Cub Scout program over the summer, I expect you've probably come up with some neat ideas for some of the adventures. If your Pack's program year starts in a couple weeks with the new school year, then you're... [more]

What Is the Role of the Pack Committee Chair?

Posted to Scouter Mom on August 15th, 2015

A reader sent in this question: Hello! I am new to the role of CC and have been told my only purpose is recharter. However, on this site and the BSA site the CC role is much more in-depth. Do I follow the role as outlined by BSA or what the CM has... [more]

Wanna Sticker?

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 14th, 2015

Do you know any scouts that like stickers? My son's water bottle is plastered with layers of stickers! I have a bunch of these stickers to hand out to scouts I meet on my Appalachian Trail trek starting next week for those lucky ones that track me... [more]

The uniform every kid's gonna want

Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 13th, 2015

That's the subject line on an e-mail advertisement I received this week from a popular athletic gear company. (I won't say which one.) They're known for making high-quality apparel that keeps athletes comfortable in hot and cold weather, and their... [more]

Cub Scout Rank Requirements

Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on August 13th, 2015

Do you need the Cub Scout rank requirements for just one rank? In this post, you'll find a file for each rank! The post Cub Scout Rank Requirements appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]

Moments in Time

Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on August 12th, 2015

There are moments in your life where vision is realized, made clear, and action set in motion. We have lived moments that have greater meaning, cause us to be moved, and in the words that resonate through out the Order of the Arrow, we "Seek a... [more]

S'mores

Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on August 10th, 2015

Enjoy the perennial Cub Scout tradition of making s'mores even if you don't have a fire! Find out more about these gooey favorites including some fun games. The post S'mores appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]

10 tasty S'mores variations that every Scout should try

Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 10th, 2015

S'mores are awesome, and we know there really isn't a reason to mess with this classic camping dessert. But if you are feeling adventurous and want something new, here are 10 tasty alternative S'mores recipes that you should try. Got another... [more]

Scoutmaster Podcast 279- Les Stroud

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 10th, 2015

In this encore presentation I interview Les Stroud of Survivorman about his book Will to Live . Will to Live is written with skill and honesty. I've read many survival accounts, accident reports and how-to books, but Will to Live weaves all of... [more]

Just tell me what I need to do!

Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 10th, 2015

School starts in most places in just a few weeks, which means we're heading into our big recruiting season. Packs will be going out into the schools to spread the word about Cub Scouting, enticing boys with the thrill of adventure, exploration and... [more]

B-P's Blog â€" Bad Camping

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 9th, 2015

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]

Trail Journal

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 9th, 2015

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Hallmark Snoopy â€" The Race Is On!

Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on August 8th, 2015

This year's Scouting themed Snoopy ornament is now on sale at your local Hallmark store. The 2015 piece features Snoopy the Beagle Scout, or scoutmaster, and three of his "Scouts" racing their Pinewood Derby cars. It is nice to see a Cub Scouting... [more]

Trail Journal

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 8th, 2015

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#DareToDo

Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 6th, 2015

What's that hash tag doing in the title of this article? It's the latest initiative to spring forth from this year's historic centennial National Order of the Arrow Conference at Michigan State University. Conceived by a handful of Arrowmen and... [more]

Inclusive Scouting Map

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 5th, 2015

A reader has taken the initiative to create a map of inclusive Scouting – they write: Though we may not always agree on the policy, we can always agree that more youth in Scouting is a good thing. So for parents, youth, and volunteers that... [more]

New Eagle Rank Requirements

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 4th, 2015

This is seventh in a series of posts about the new rank requirements that take effect on January 1, 2016. Scout | Tenderfoot | Second Class | First Class | Star | Life | Eagle Exactly how the new requirements are phased in is explained in this PDF... [more]

"Don't Burn Your Food"

Posted to Inside Boys' Life on August 4th, 2015

A book never written: "Don't Burn Your Food" by Chris P. View On WordPress... [more]

Scoutmaster Podcast 278 â€" Eagle Scout History

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 3rd, 2015

This encore presentation features an interview with author Mike Malone about his book about what it means to be an Eagle Scout, Four Percent. Mike is an award-winning author and experienced Scouter with an impressive resume of leadership. Four... [more]

World Jambo

Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on August 3rd, 2015

The 23rd World Scout Jamboree is under way right now in Japan. You can even see live streaming videos on this page (but it's 1:00am right now). The 24th will be held in 2019 at the Summit in West Virginia. Scouts from around the world will be... [more]

Make a Fake Pocket Knife for Safety Demonstrations

Posted to Scouter Mom on August 3rd, 2015

When discussing pocket knife safety with Cub Scouts, I found it helpful to have them demonstrate their knowledge with a fake cardboard knife before putting a real knife in their hands. We made the fake pocket knives first. Then we put some lipstick... [more]

NOAC 2015: It Starts With Us

Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on August 3rd, 2015

More than fifteen thousand Arrowmen – Scouting's best – converge on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing starting today to take part in the largest Scouting event in the United States other than the National Jamboree... [more]

August KNOTS Scout Cartoon!

Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on August 2nd, 2015

August 2015 CPR Training or What Not to use as an AED! Cafe Press Items Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]

B-P's Blog â€" International Scouting

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on August 2nd, 2015

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]

Wolf Den Outing Plan – Call of the Wild: Campout

Posted to Scouter Mom on August 1st, 2015

This Wolf den outing covers three of the seven requirements for the Call of the Wild Wolf adventure. The other requirements will be covered in a meeting about outdoor skills and a meeting about safety . Some of you might not have much... [more]

Wolf Den Meeting Plan – Call of the Wild: Safety

Posted to Scouter Mom on July 31st, 2015

This Wolf den meeting plan covers two of the seven requirements for the Call of the Wild Wolf adventure. The other requirements will be covered in another meeting and a den outing. At this meeting, Wolves prepare to go camping by learning about... [more]

New Life Rank Requirements

Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 31st, 2015

This is is sixth in a series of posts abut the new rank requirements that take effect on January 1, 2016. Scout | Tenderfoot | Second Class | First Class | Star | Life | Eagle (these links will be active as each installment is published ) Exactly... [more]

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