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B-P's Blog â" A Mountain Dream
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 29th, 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]
Black Friday.. Opting Outside
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on November 29th, 2015
There was a lot of hub bub over a decision that the outdoor retailer REI made to close it's stores nation wide on "Black Friday" encouraging their customers and employees to get outside on the that day and have an adventure. I LOVE IT. The fact... [more]
Is Wood Badge Training For You?
Posted to My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog on November 28th, 2015
Earlier this month, I served on staff for another Wood Badge course⦠this time as Senior Patrol Leader. What another great occasion it was to be surrounded by amazing people with a desire to do their best in a program that was designed to change... [more]
Camp Cooking Wishlist
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 27th, 2015
Cooking over an fire is probably the thing I like most about camping. Over the years I've tried a number of tools and techniques ââ¬â here's some of my current favorites ââ¬â You can send a wishlist from this post too! You'll find it after... [more]
Cub Scout Popcorn Thank You Notes
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on November 27th, 2015
Whenever my Webelos sells Cub Scout popcorn, he writes thank you notes. We tape them to the product to make it easier to deliver. Find out how! The post Cub Scout Popcorn Thank You Notes appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Traditional Scouting 101 â" Introduction to the Patrol System
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on November 26th, 2015
"What in the world is this ââ¬ËPatrol System'?" When I first seriously started studying Scouting and its history, I kept running across references to something called the "Patrol Method" or "Patrol System". They weren't just simply referring to... [more]
Traditional Scouting 101 â" Introduction to the Patrol System
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on November 26th, 2015
"What in the world is this ââ¬ËPatrol System'?" When I first seriously started studying Scouting and its history, I kept running across references to something called the "Patrol Method" or "Patrol System". They weren't just simply referring to... [more]
2015 Scouting Village Flyover
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on November 26th, 2015
I set up my Scouting Village today and decided to share the flyover video. (It takes a small drone to video this. lol)... [more]
Happy Thanksgiving Day
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 26th, 2015
When we found the spear point and the potsherd under a sheltering wall of rock the dig began. An archaeologist's expert hand uncovered the story. A fire-blackened circle of stones, charcoal, fragments of bones. A dozen centuries ago our unmet... [more]
Triangle Thingies
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on November 25th, 2015
Yesââ¬Â¦ Triangle Thingies.. that's what they are called. What do they do? Well, if you are like me and want to have an enjoyable time when you get into camp you find ways to stream line your set up and take down. No knots, no instructions, no... [more]
More Than This by Patrick Ness â" Book Review
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on November 25th, 2015
I heard about this More Than This, one day while listening to the Radio 2 bookclub on Simon Mayo's show. Patrick Ness was in talking about it. The post More Than This by Patrick Ness ââ¬â Book Review appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
Free First Aid Training
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on November 25th, 2015
Looking for something worthwhile for scouts to do over their Christmas break to fill some of that down time? Through December 31, the Red Cross is offering FREE online first aid and CPR training. It doesn't result in any certification, but it's a... [more]
Extraordinary people
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on November 25th, 2015
On one of his first episodes of the Scoutmaster Podcast, my friend Clarke Green offered an essay in tribute to Extraordinary people. I found it to be one of the most true-to-life descriptions of the kind of person who becomes a Scouter. At this time... [more]
Lead to Performance
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on November 25th, 2015
Show me a team that is not performing at a high level and I will show you a lack of vision. The mark of a high performance team is a team that is heading in the same direction with the same purpose and goals oriented toward seeing a vision become... [more]
Scouting and Outdoors Books Wishlist
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 24th, 2015
Create a wishlist of books you can send to yourself and others at the bottom of this page! Here's a big selection of Scouting and outdoors books have helped me as a Scouter and outdoorsman, they have been a source of inspiration and... [more]
Issue 462 â" November 24, 2015
Posted to Ask Andy on November 24th, 2015
________________________________________ Dear Andy, I just read your last week's issue (November 19th) regarding adult leader training. I may have missed reading it in your reply, but I thought Youth Protection Training was mandatory for all adult... [more]
Perhaps the greatest letter to the editor I have ever received....
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on November 24th, 2015
Perhaps the greatest letter to the editor I have ever received. Boys' Life - and the BSA - works... [more]
Thanksgiving Lunch at The Summit
Posted to Summit Blog on November 24th, 2015
Ah yes, it is one of the best times of the year. Time to give thanks for all the amazing things we have in our lives. Time to give thanks to the family and friends we have for all that they do for us. Lastly, time to give thanks for the amazing... [more]
Square Knot Song and Overhand Knot Song
Posted to Scouter Mom on November 23rd, 2015
Marianna from Pack 377 in Fort Meade, MD sent in these two songs which she made up to help teach knots to her Wolves about square knots and overhand knots. She is an early childhood coach by day and a Den Leader by night so her den often learns... [more]
Podcast 294 â" Cooperative Volunteering
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 23rd, 2015
What if you aren't running the show? Not every Scouter is in a key position to effect change, not every scouter shares your exact understanding of the ââ¬Ëright' way to do things, so how do you volunteer cooperatively? The answer isn't all that... [more]
Should you skew the numbers?
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on November 23rd, 2015
I heard from a pack committee chair, who asked me: Our unit commissioner was helping me with our charter renewal and suggested that we register one of our den leaders as an assistant Cubmaster instead. He could still function as den leader, but it... [more]
Reflection
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on November 23rd, 2015
If you play a game that has a desired outcome or purpose it is important that you first know what that purpose is and then have some way of knowing if you achieved the results you were looking for. By and large that is the reason we have an Eagle... [more]
B-P's Blog â" Faith, Hope, and Love
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 22nd, 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]
Camping Tools Wishlist
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 21st, 2015
Here are time-tested and reliable choices that make great gifts for Scouts and Scouters! You can send a wishlist from this post too! You'll find it after the descriptions below. Pocket Knives High quality Victorinox Swiss Army Knives will last a... [more]
Do you Boo
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on November 21st, 2015
For a blog called Jabbering I don't do much talking The post Do you Boo appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
Its Just Three Fingers
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on November 21st, 2015
Three Finger Salute So if you are scout you will have as some point in your life made the "scout sign" a three finger half salute held at shoulder level. You I would hope know the background of why we make that sign. In his book, Scouting for... [more]
Can We Talk?
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on November 20th, 2015
Well, maybe not 'talk', but at least write or type! There are over 700 Scouting groups looking for Pen Pals on the Pen Pals page. There are over 700 international Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts units looking for new friends to... [more]
Cub Scout Stocking Stuffers Under $10
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on November 20th, 2015
Stocking stuffers for boys are so hard to fine. I need inexpensive, but useful. Check out 10 Cub Scout stocking stuffers under $10! The post Cub Scout Stocking Stuffers Under $10 appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Issue 461 â" November 19, 2015
Posted to Ask Andy on November 19th, 2015
________________________________________ Dear Andy, I've searched your past issues, and couldn't find an answer to this question, so maybe I'm the first⦠I recently returned from the first of our two Wood Badge weekends, at which we were all given... [more]
Making Up Missed Cub Scout Requirements
Posted to Scouter Mom on November 19th, 2015
Julia asked this question: I have a question about some of the new program requirements. I'm the leader of a Bear den and have the following issue. We had our "Cub Scout Carnival" at the beginning of the year and all of our 6 scouts planned and... [more]
How to Make the Best Pinewood Derby Car Ever
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on November 18th, 2015
Don't start building your Pinewood Derby car until you've read this FREE "How to Make the Best Pinewood Derby Car Ever" guide! The post How to Make the Best Pinewood Derby Car Ever appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Protected: Audio File Tests
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on November 17th, 2015
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Audio File Tests appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
Being Mentally Awake
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 17th, 2015
"I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think" ? Socrates On a long November night our group of eight was crossing Indian Pass in the Adirondacks when all but one of our flashlights quit in the cold and rain. We leapfrogged our way... [more]
Compass Points Podcast
Posted to Scouter Adam on November 17th, 2015
For regular readers and followers of this Blog, you will no doubt recognize this guy to my left. Jerry Schleining-Jr. I have known him as a friend since about 2009 after I took Wood Badge with one of his ASMs. We ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading ââ â... [more]
Appalachian Mountain Range Reads
Posted to Summit Blog on November 17th, 2015
What does The Summit's Aquatics Program Manager Isaac Colvard like to read on his (minimal) time off? Well funny you should ask, he is a huge history buff and when I asked him this very same question today he shot me back two links to some of his... [more]
Western Region Area 1 Training
Posted to Scouter Adam on November 17th, 2015
The weekend of November 13th and 14th 25 volunteers and professional Scouters attended Training at Camp Thunderbird just outside Olympia, WA for Western Regional Area 1 Training. I was invited by the Cascade Pacific Council Commissioner Dolly Olson... [more]
Podcast 293 â" Peace Scouting
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 16th, 2015
Peace Scouting is nothing new, and it's very simpleââ¬Â¦ In this podcast I'll share some thoughts about peace Scouting as described in an address Baden-Powell made to what would later become the World Organization of the Scouting movement in... [more]
Your Scouting social network
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on November 16th, 2015
The rise over the last several years of social networking in the form of online services like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have revolutionized the way we communicate. Regardless of where we are in the world, we can keep in touch with our network... [more]
Cricut Cartridges for Cub Scouts On Sale
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on November 16th, 2015
Cricut® now has officially licensed Cub Scout and Boy Scout images. Embellish your Cub Scout's scrapbook or make party favors and decorations! The post Cricut Cartridges for Cub Scouts On Sale appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Social Media and me
Posted to The Scoutmaster Minute on November 16th, 2015
Hey allââ¬Â¦ Needless to say it's been a real busy time here and I have let my posting slide.. know that you have heard that before and I make no apology. After all, you understand what is important and not so much. So what's new? Well, I was... [more]
B-P's Blog â" The End Is Character
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 15th, 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]
Completing Elective Adventures
Posted to Scouter Mom on November 15th, 2015
Liz sent in this question: My son is a Weeblo first year. He will have completed all his requirements by December. I understand that I cant do his next advancements until after May graduation BUT can I keep doing electives and getting credit for... [more]
Cub Scout Popcorn Sale 2015
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on November 14th, 2015
Our Cub Scout Popcorn Sale was wildly successful this year! Read about the sale and the factors that we believe made it great. The post Cub Scout Popcorn Sale 2015 appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Scout Family Threatening Leaders
Posted to Scouter Mom on November 13th, 2015
Megan sent in this question: Recently my husband who is the Scoutmaster had a father of a scout show up at our door and threaten my husbands safety. The father also went to the Boy Scout meeting looking for my husband who was not there and gave... [more]
Carnival Ideas for Grin and Bear It
Posted to Scouter Mom on November 12th, 2015
Jason sent this question: Curious as to what others had done for the putting on a carnival (Bear Requirement for Grin & Bear It). Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Good question! Here are a few simple ideas: Ring toss ââ¬â Use glass... [more]
Traditional Scouting 101 â" Discovery of the Wilderness
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on November 11th, 2015
Prologue: A couple of posts ago in the "Traditional Scouting 101" series, I talked about how true Scouting centers around outdoor expeditions and how these expeditions should always be challenging . In the next post after that, I showed... [more]
Traditional Scouting 101 â" Discovery of the Wilderness
Posted to Scouting Rediscovered on November 11th, 2015
Prologue: A couple of posts ago in the "Traditional Scouting 101" series, I talked about how true Scouting centers around outdoor expeditions and how these expeditions should always be challenging . In the next post after that, I showed... [more]
Chaplain's Aide Training
Posted to Scouter Mom on November 11th, 2015
Here's a question from Marie: I've been asked to take over the Chaplain's Aide training for our council, but they have no training materials from the previous coordinator. Can someone please share with me how you run training for Chaplain's Aide?... [more]
Eight Knot Contest
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 11th, 2015
The eight knot contest can be an individual or patrol contest, it's one of my favorite inter-patrol competitions. To hold the eight knot contest you'll need four ropes of equal diameter, three six foot long, one twelve feet long. A two foot long... [more]
Cool Camping Card Game: Toasted or Roasted Review
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on November 11th, 2015
Looking for a unique card game to play while you're camping? Read our review of Toasted and Roasted. The post Cool Camping Card Game: Toasted or Roasted Review appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Remember
Posted to Nick's Ramblings UK on November 11th, 2015
In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn,... [more]
A Man of Many Jackets
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on November 11th, 2015
I am a man of many Jackets; I have hard shells, soft shells, fleeces. all taking up space in my cloakroom. Could I have just one The post A Man of Many Jackets appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
Issue 460 â" November 10, 2015
Posted to Ask Andy on November 11th, 2015
________________________________________ Here's more on the idea of parents tagging along on every possible Boy Scout outing⦠Hi Andy, "Amen" to discouraging continual parental accompaniment! Thanks for discouraging continual parental accompaniment... [more]
Josh Cochran's "B-B-Bear!"
Posted to Summit Blog on November 10th, 2015
The Summit's Scott Visitor Center has a new attraction ââ¬â a giant mural entitled "B-B-Bear!". Josh Cochran and his assistant Courtney Menard spent a whole week here at The Summit and built an amazing mural showcasing the wide variety of... [more]
Visiting a Religious Monument – Try a Faith Hike
Posted to Scouter Mom on November 10th, 2015
Randi sent in this question Hello! I'm a wolf leader and I need some input. I was planning on starting duty to g*d footsteps and I have already informed our cub master that I wanted to bring the boys to a Buddhist temple. My thought it is something... [more]
Technical Review
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on November 10th, 2015
Back in 2014 I was contacted and asked if I would carry out some technical reviews of products to be included in a website The post Technical Review appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
20 funny Star Wars jokes and comics
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on November 9th, 2015
20 funny Star Wars jokes and comics May the farce be with you! Here are 20 funny Star Wars comics and jokes by Boys' Life readers that would even make Darth Vader laugh. Do you know a funny Star Wars joke? Click here to send in your joke . Greg:... [more]
Wolf Adventure Germs Alive! Correction
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on November 9th, 2015
The Wolf adventure, Germs Alive! has an error in the handbook. The fake mucus recipe has incorrect amounts for the ingredients. Find the correct one here. The post Wolf Adventure Germs Alive! Correction appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Podcast 292 â" Do What Scouts Do
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 9th, 2015
If you are wondering what to do next, the answer is always "do what Scouts do". Can it be that simple? Actually, yes! It's just that simple! When Scouts do things Scouts do they develop character as an after-effect. Don't get sidetracked by... [more]
Parent Interviews at Eagle Board of Review?
Posted to Scouter Mom on November 9th, 2015
Marci sent me this question: Hi, my son is up for an eagle BOR very soon, and I was wondering what type of questions they ask parents. I was informed the scout steps out of meeting while the reviewers ask parents questions. Thank you. Thanks for... [more]
More ideas for den meeting planning
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on November 9th, 2015
If you're a den leader, you realize that successful den meetings are planned in advance and have a variety of activities for the boys. The new Adventure program puts everything together so you don't have to try to figure out for yourself how to run... [more]
B-P's Blog â" I Was A Boy
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 8th, 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]
The Eagle Scout Roundtable
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on November 5th, 2015
Once a year the roundtable staff of the Central Minnesota Council, Scenic District, invites the Eagle Board chairman, the district advancement chairman, and other key people to attend a meeting to discuss Eagle Scout projects, workbooks, and board... [more]
Poisonous Plants Quiz
Posted to Scouter Mom on November 5th, 2015
Boy Scouts working on their Tenderfoot rank need to learn about poisonous plants. Being able to identify hazardous plants will help all Scouts who are in the outdoors, so this knowledge is not just for rank advancement. The link below will take... [more]
Get outside
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on November 5th, 2015
That should be my 2016 goal to look up more and not spend my life looking down and spend more time outside. The post Get outside appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
Get outside
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on November 5th, 2015
That should be my 2016 goal to look up more and not spend my life looking down and spend more time outside. The post Get outside appeared first on Together we can go on an Adventure ... [more]
Issue 459 â" November 3, 2015
Posted to Ask Andy on November 5th, 2015
________________________________________ Dear Andy, I usually agree with most everything you have for us out here in the field, but I disagree on the point you made in your October 22 issue (No. 458), when you said, "One of the saddest things I... [more]
Reading More Book
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on November 4th, 2015
The other day I hear on the radio that Mark Zuckerburger had set himself a New Years Resolution to read 26 books in 2015 - Can I do it? The post Reading More Book appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
Webelos Requirements Comparison Document
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on November 3rd, 2015
Wondering how the old Webelos requirements compare to the new ones? Get your copy of a spreadsheet that shows you exactly that! The post Webelos Requirements Comparison Document appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
Write a funny caption for this photo
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on November 3rd, 2015
Write a funny caption. Weââ¬â¢ll print the funniest in the Feb issue of BL! What's going on in this picture? What is that bison doing and what is it thinking? If you can think of a funny caption for this photo, just post it in the comment form at... [more]
Do What Scouts Do
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 3rd, 2015
Imagine, for a moment, there is nothing called "Scouting", no program, no troops, no councils, no districts, no uniforms, no badges. Someone comes up with an idea for helping young people develop character by getting outdoors and going camping... [more]
Podcast 291- No Time for Scouts?
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 2nd, 2015
A lot of our Scouts are subject to many demands on their timeââ¬Â¦ .. and some are under extreme pressure from their parents. What if one of our Scouts wants to quit because they say they have no time for Scouts? Scouting ought to be challenging,... [more]
Making meetings less painful
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on November 2nd, 2015
Scouters seem to be addicted to meetings. In your unit, you either conduct meetings with the youth (den and pack meetings, for instance), or hover way in the background during troop and patrol meetings. We have meetings of our own, too ââ¬â... [more]
Troop 150 at 30
Posted to Scouter Adam on November 2nd, 2015
Just got home from an evening of fun and celebration with Troop 150. It is the Troop that Elliot is in. The Troop is 30 years old as of October 30th. All four Scoutmasters were there. Each had a few ââ¬Â¦ Continue reading ââ â... [more]
Troop 150 at 30
Posted to Scouter Adam on November 2nd, 2015
Just got home from an evening of fun and celebration with Troop 150. It is the Troop that Elliot is in. The Troop is 30 years old as of October 30th. All four Scoutmasters were there. Each had a few words to say about their time within the Troop... [more]
B-P's Blog â" Scoutcraft
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on November 1st, 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]
Little AsidesÂ
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on November 1st, 2015
I have noticed that bloggers like Seth Godin tend not to write mammoth 10 page posts they do simple 10 liner little asides. The post Little Asides appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
November KNOTS Cartoon
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on November 1st, 2015
November 2015 On Launch Command? Cafe Press Items Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]
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