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The Life of a Serendipitist

I think it is important to have "Hero's" in life. People that we look up to or try to learn from chapters of their lives. William "Green Bar Bill" Hillcourt is one of my hero's. His love for the Scouting program drove him and in the end elevated... From The Scoutmaster Minute 7 months ago

Scout Nation Fit Club

Wow, it's been a couple weeks since the end of the 100 Days of Scouting, and the beginning of 100 Days Strong. I have been doing pretty well, and I am pleased to say that I am 1/5th on my way to my goalâ¦only 79 more pounds to go and I can... From True North Scouting 8 months ago

#100DaysOfScouting, Day 100

And that's a wrapâ¦ In a couple of sensesâ¦ First, the 100 Days blogâ¦it's over for me, not blogging, but blogging everyday for 100 Days. I will try to post regularly, but for now, I will be scaling it back. And speaking of scaling,... From True North Scouting 8 months ago

#100DaysofScouting - Day 100

Finally! To be honest this was not as fun the 2nd time around for me. I had gotten into a nice schedule with my blog and it felt very rushed to post every day for 100 days...which I truly did not (missed a few there). I did however meet some new... From The Scoutmaster 8 months ago

To Keep Myself Physically Strong..

That point in the Scout Oath that is often over looked.. said real fast to get to "Mentally Awake.. Morally Straight". Yep, I'm calling you out! But just as the old adage says.. when you point a finger, three are pointing back at you. I consider... From The Scoutmaster Minute 8 months ago

#100DaysOfScouting, Day 99

OK, so almost everyone else has finished up their #100 Days, but I started late, so I will finish a couple days after everyone else. Today, the #ScoutNationFitClub morphed into the #100DaysStrongâ¦not that it matters, but it seems that some... From True North Scouting 8 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 100

Safety Merit Badge First, my thanks to @ScouterAdam and @SM_Phil for declaring yesterday @Scoutsigns Day! Now if I'd just finished on time for my own "holiday"! Please take a minute to post comments about what you plan on doing with your newly... From 100 Days of Scouting 8 months ago

100 Days of Scouting: Day 100

The end of the 2011 "100 Days Of Scouting" has arrived. This is the second year of the blogging event, but the first year for me. Twenty four blogs participated this year, including Scoutsigns , the originator of 100 Days of Scouting. Did I post... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 8 months ago

Day 100

On this last day of the 100 Days of Scouting, I learned we have a new Eagle in the troop I learned a terrific scout is moving away I hiked 10 miles I gave advice to a scout planning next month's campout I finished carving an Eagle gift I helped the... From Scoutmaster Musings 8 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 99

Rowing Merit Badge One day to go. Hard to believe. Last year, 100 days seemed to last near an eternity. Then, waiting 265 more days to begin made me question if I could even do it again. Perseverance. Now my 2nd 100 Days of Scouting is rapidly... From 100 Days of Scouting 8 months ago

#100DaysofScouting - Days 97-98

Last night was the Troop Meeting. It went very well. However a little dry as it was part two of our Gun Safety skills demo and we had NRA Trained Adults teaching. Last week was a little better as it had adults and Scouts demonstrating how to hold... From The Scoutmaster 8 months ago

Second 100

Today marks the last day of the second 100 days of Scouting blog campaign. But as I thought about it, I remembered back to what my good friend Mike Walton who at the beginning of the #100daysofscouting blog campaign wrote about the first one. And... From The Scoutmaster Minute 8 months ago

100 Days of Scouting: Day 99 (Board of Reviews)

The Troop 68 committee met tonight. The troop's two newest Boy Scouts attended for their Tenderfoot board of reviews. They were very excited. In fact, they arrived before the committee did. The committee holds board of reviews at the beginning of... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 8 months ago

#100DaysOfScouting, Days 96 & 97

Not a lot of motivation todayâ¦I don't know why. Sonia is actually off, but for the most part, non-productive, non-scouting day. I perused some scouting information, and looked at the PowerPoints for this weekends training, and I would imagine... From True North Scouting 8 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 98

Robotics Merit Badge OK, not quite the day I had planned, which means it is a Scouting day! I'm feeling some pressure about closing the 100 Days of Scouting out on a good note, but I seem to be falling behind in everything. Then I dwell on the... From 100 Days of Scouting 8 months ago

Day 98: I'm a Tenderfoot

Patrol meetings and boards of review this evening. Waiting outside with a scout's father, he came out of his board of review and said, "I'm a Tenderfoot!" with a huge grin on his face. It will be quite awhile before I forget that smile and the hug... From Scoutmaster Musings 8 months ago

100 Days of Scouting: Day 98 (Troop Meeting)

I usually get a bit irritated when only three of the ten members of the troop show up for a troop meeting, but tonight it worked out very well. It was a true boy run meeting. The boys in attendance were the assistant senior patrol leader and the... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 8 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 97

Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Some days you cannot win for losing. Two steps forward, three back. Fortunately, tomorrow is a new day...and even the rain won't matter. Today I: Spoke to a new family at church that has a boy old enough to be a... From 100 Days of Scouting 8 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 96

Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge Who's afraid of a little rain? Not us! We survived our Fun with Son Cub Scout weekend! A lot of wet, but no worse for the wear. Drying out shall commence...in time for a Scout meeting tonight...and then some... From 100 Days of Scouting 8 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 95

Reading Merit Badge Today we are camping, and I'm enjoying a rainy day with my Wolf. Archery, BB shooting, camp food, outhouses, and I suspect an indoor campfire ceremony tonight. Great times, with my youngest son. This is what Scouting is all... From 100 Days of Scouting 8 months ago

Coyotes and Purple Gorillas

Two new boys joined us for their first Boy Scout camping trip at Camp Watchamagumee over the weekend of May 6-8, 2011. They had a great time on the outing but we did have an interesting and unexpected experience Friday night. The four boys... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 8 months ago

Day 95

An ASM stopped by this afternoon and grabbed the adult patrol box, tents, dutch ovens, ropes, and other gear from my garage for this weekend's campout. Since I'm presenting Scoutmaster Specific training tomorrow, I can't be two places at once so... From Scoutmaster Musings 8 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 94

Railroading Merit Badge Countdown continues on the 2nd 100 Day of Scouting. Hard to believe it will be over before you know it. I'm already thinking about next year, and I'm open to any ideas for improvements you might have, so leave me a comment... From 100 Days of Scouting 8 months ago

The PTC Media Royal Couple

It has been a long time in the making, but it looks like it has finally happened. Cubmaster Chris of the An Hour A Week podcast and father of the PTC Media network of Scouting related podcasts has released this photo of Miss Liberty of the MISS... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 8 months ago

Day 93

Stopped in to help with an Eagle Service Project for just a little while. The scout is running the show just fine and in fact ahead of schedule. It wraps up on Saturday. This guy worked with the local library to redesign how they collect,... From Scoutmaster Musings 8 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 93

Pulp and Paper Merit Badge Wow, only a week left! Day 93! Getting ready for my meetings tonight and tomorrow night. We are winding down our Wolf meetings, and the big crossover into the next den level is only 2 weeks away. I've spent much of the... From 100 Days of Scouting 8 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 92

Public Speaking Merit Badge I confess, I took advantage of a quiet day today. My folks are in town, visiting to see my new grandchild. Beautiful weather has the garden calling. Scouting is everywhere, and more to take advantage of there, too! The... From 100 Days of Scouting 8 months ago

#100DaysofScouting - Day 90

T minus 10... -Talked with a Life Scout helping him with his Eagle Project...'discussed' the project and I think it is pretty good. Now he has to develop the plan, fill out the workbook and get the signatures for approval. - worked on my... From The Scoutmaster 8 months ago

YouTube Tuesday: Famous Failures

I have to thank Scoutmaster Jerry from the SSM Blog for this video suggestion. He posted this video on his blog and I agree that it is a great one. To quote the description on the video's page: "Inspiring video on persevering no matter how many... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 8 months ago

Day 91

Getting the scouts outside sure makes for a more energetic troop meeting! The SPL had his plan all laid out with skills, patrol time, and troop game all outsite. The weather cooperated, and there was a lot of noisy activity so I'd say it was a... From Scoutmaster Musings 8 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 91

Public Health Merit Badge Back from a long and hectic weekend. My daughter is officially a college graduate, and starts on her Masters in a couple of weeks. Came home to a bunch of Scouting email and gardening chores to get done. Today I: Responded... From 100 Days of Scouting 8 months ago

Memorabilia Monday: Activity Patches.

It has been said that Boy Scout leaders will do nearly anything for a patch. I guess I may fall into that grouping. I have been to many camporees and Scouting activities over the last three decades, and yes, I attended a few of them just to get the... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 8 months ago

Day 90

This past week really got away from me and time to post was lost. Hopefully, it was a burp and not a lingering situation. This past week, I ... had 4 scoutmaster conferences attended a PLC meeting participated in the district Roundtable meeting got... From Scoutmaster Musings 8 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 90

Pottery Merit Badge Still traveling due to my daughter's graduation from college. Only Scouting today was speaking to my sister-in-law about my nephew, who has dropped out of the Boy Scouts after working all the way up from Tigers as a Cub Scout... From 100 Days of Scouting 8 months ago

"Mission Treehouse" Completed.

Three years ago the troop began building a treehouse at our Camp Watchamagumee. It was to be an eight foot square house with three foot sidewalls, built eight feet off the ground. It was to be built between a few trees along the main path of the... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 8 months ago

#100DaysOfScouting, Days 84-88

Well, the 100 Days Blog will be done on the 20th of Mayâ¦it's been a goal of mine to blog more often and I can say that with certainty, I have. I started to do daily posts, but then started to fall short. No reasons other than lack... From True North Scouting 8 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 89

Plumbing Merit Badge Attending my daughter's graduation today, so not much Scouting to report. I did get to speak with my Life though, who finished up a day of training for his summer camp job... From 100 Days of Scouting 9 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 88

Plant Science Merit Badge Today is a crazy day. Work is busy, I'm supposed to leave early to head down to my daughter's college graduation tomorrow, and still Scouting duties are there. What a great life. Today I: Followed-up on my Life's... From 100 Days of Scouting 9 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 87

Pioneering Merit Badge Thursday is always the calm after the storm. Wednesdays meeting night is a flurry of activity, getting from one meeting to the next, preparations, setting up, tearing down...whew! Thursday is the day for catching your... From 100 Days of Scouting 9 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 86

Photography Merit Badge Today is the best day of the week! Sun is shining, birds are singing, and Scout meetings are in the works. We are coming into the end of our Cub Scouting year, so I'm working hard on wrapping things up and planning a great... From 100 Days of Scouting 9 months ago

#100DaysOfScouting, Days 81 83

Well, I am just going to post when I canâ¦too many thoughts running through my mind to put them into words and post them here. I have been a pretty hearty blogger at times, other times, not so muchâ¦and the task of doing the 100 Days has... From True North Scouting 9 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 85

Pets Merit Badge Do you ever get frustrated because other people in your life don't live by the Scout Oath and Law? Today was that day at work. Frustrating to work with people who lack a little accountability...and courtesy. Maybe we should add it... From 100 Days of Scouting 9 months ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 84

Personal Management Merit Badge Pretty hectic day today, getting caught back up with life after the convention. The news was pretty interesting, too. Wow, finally. Today I: Cleaned more Scouting stuff out of the shed. Scheduled time to meet with a... From 100 Days of Scouting 9 months ago

Memorabilia Monday: Philmont Books

I know there have been quite a few books written about that magical place we Scouters know as Philmont Scout Ranch. I own a few of them. Four to be precise. Here is a quick description of each of them. Return To The Summit Of Scouting is "A... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 9 months ago

Day 83: Eagles and Hiking

This was a VERY Scouty day for me. Got summer camp info together for the patrol leaders so each patrol can figure out their merit badges and activities at the PLC tomorrow. Attended the Court of Honor for three Eagle Scouts. The cake was great!... From Scoutmaster Musings 9 months ago

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