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Oh Canada!

Over time I have heard from listeners and readers in Canada, (quite a few actually). I know a little bit about Canadian Scouting (Scouts Canada) but I think it's high time we all learned more don't you? So to all my Canadian Friends – Let's... 22 hours ago

Scout (and Other) Swiss Army Knives Discount Offer

Amazon has a pretty sweet deal on Victorinox Swiss Army knives; buy $50.00 worth of Swiss army knives and get $10.00 off. Amazon's pricing is already about as good as it gets for these knives and since you don't pay shipping for purchases over... 1 day ago

Lore of the Kybo

Entering that humble wooden structure so elemental to our camping memories inspires terror in some and relief in others. The simple truth remains; eventually all must go. "Kybo" is its familiar name throughout world Scouting. A moniker that may... 1 week ago

Three Reasons Your Scouts Are Not Leading

THE REASON They don't appear to know how to lead. WHAT'S HAPPENING Scouts are elected to leadership positions but are doing a lackluster job. They don't seem to appreciate the opportunity and are very slow to take things on. THE SOLUTION Sometimes... 6 hours ago

Podcast 106 Order of the Arrow, Young Troops and Young Scouts

IN THIS PODCAST A discussion of the Order for the Arrow and a question about working with young troops and young Scouts LINKS IN THIS PODCAST A Scouter's Golden Opportunity the poem mentioned in the podcast KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call... 1 day ago

Ten Essentials of Scoutmastership

The Ten Essentials of Scoutmastership penned by William ‘Green Bar' Hillcourt were part of the Scoutmaster's Handbook for many years. 1. A belief in boys that will make you want to invest yourself and your time on their behalf. As Plato said... 5 days ago

A Scouter's Golden Opportunity

A Scouter's Golden Opportunity I took a piece of plastic clay And idly fashioned it one day. And as I pressed it, still It bent and yielded to my will. I came again when day was past That bit of clay was hard at last; My early impress still it bore... 6 days ago

How Are We Doing?

How are we doing? Scouting is replete with different measures for success. The metrics of finance, membership, activity, advancement, training, miles hiked, feet climbed, distances paddled, roads biked, all serve to give us different perspectives... 1 week ago

Podcast 105 – From Scout to Scout Parent

IN THIS PODCAST From Scout to Scout Parent, What Counts Towards Leadership? KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Listen on your mobile device with... 1 week ago

ShouldBeBack.Com

Anyone venturing into the wilderness should leave a detailed tour plan with a reliable contact who will contact emergency services if they have not returned on schedule. Here's a great idea – a free service called ‘ShouldBeBack.com'... 1 week ago

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