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Regional Stage Schedule for Wednesday, July 28

Here is the regional stage schedule for Wednesday, July 28. The schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, sign up for updates at http://twitter.com/regionalstages . FORSCOM, Army Ground Forces Band: The Army Ground Forces Band... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 4 days ago

Protecting Your Cub Program

Hello fellow Scouters, I was talking with another Scouter recently about how, when a Cub Scout Pack gets press coverage, it never seems to be about the good that pack did. You don't hear about the service projects. You don't hear about the Blue and... From The Trainer's Corner Blog 4 months ago

Weekend Patrol Box #31

This Weekend Patrol Box begins with the weather. We have had a lot of it lately. Everything from having our Klondike camporee snowed out (and re-scheduled for early April) to being run out of the C&O on a backpacking trip. Definitely make the... From ScoutSigns 4 months ago

Girl Scout Cookies

My wife is fully engrossed in that American tradition called Girl Scout Cookies. I haven't seen her most of the week. Now that is partly because I haven't been home much, but neither has she. She is at booth sales and delivering cookies. If your... From Chairman's Chat - A Pack Committee Blog 5 months ago

Boy Scouts Gives Joint Task Force Guantanamo 4,000 Pounds of Popcorm

Members from Boy Scout Troop 115, part of the Baltimore Area Council, teamed up with Guantanamo Bay's BST 435 to deliver tins of popcorn to Marines with Marine Corps Security Force Company Guantanamo. This distribution of the confectionary corn... From Scouting News 6 months ago

Looking Ahead - Financial Stability

Fourth in a series of thoughts about looking ahead . How will we reach and or maintain financial stability? Great Scouting is not dependent on a lavish budget; just ask your Council Executive. Every Troop, Pack and Crew I know of raises money to... From Scoutmaster 6 months ago

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An Hour a Week? #207

#207-Snowblind Beltloop updates, Day Camp information, online popcorn order questions, derbies and a volunteer rant wrap up this pre-Christmas show. Links: Monument-AL Changes- http://scoutingmagazine.org/issues/0911/d-trailhead.html BL and Pin... From An Hour A Week? Podcast 7 months ago

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An Hour a Week? #206

#206-You Can Sleep While I Drive New popcorn commissions, our December Roundtable, Pinewood and Space derbies, raingutter regattas, the BSA 100th anniversary kick-off, and feedback on tap for tonight. Links: Trails End Popcorn Changes -... From An Hour A Week? Podcast 7 months ago

Trails's End Announces Change in Scout Online Orders Commission

This announcement only effects those orders that individual Scouts get online. This does not effect the Spring or Fall popcorn sale by Units. Beginning December 26, 2009, the first day of Trail's End's 2010 fiscal year, the commission from Trail's... From Scouting News 7 months ago

Revised Edition - Baloo's Bugle for Power Up (Jan Theme, Dec RT)

A change was made to the list of new Belt Loops and Pins for CS Sports and Academics and Alice's stuff is there now. Be sure to read her popcorn activity. It is really great!!!!!!!!!! Plus as I said before - Lots of hints for Power Up - games,... From U.S. Scouting Service Project 7 months ago

Scout Healthy Food Tips

Here are some healthy eating tips from Scouting magazine: Water instead of soda: -150 calories (12 oz. serving) Pretzels instead of chips: -80 calories (2 oz. serving) "Light butter" instead of "movie theater butter" microwave popcorn: -75 calories... From Scouting Maniac 9 months ago

Pumpkins, Redux

Well, when October comes around, we all know what time it is â¦ PUMPKIN TIME ! This year, the church had a Fall Festival in conjunction with the unloading of the pumpkins. There were all sorts of activities for the kids, and most of the church... From From the Committee Chair 9 months ago

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Popcorn?

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Baltimore Area Council Marketing Scouting to the Community

This fall the Baltimore Area Council is receiving some great media coverage through several generous local media outlets who are underwriting publicity efforts. Print Ads from our membership drive campaign "Words to Live By" and " BeAScout " will... From Scouting News 10 months ago

Weekend Patrol Box #20

Wow, 20 is a milestone. Translation : a couple of hundred links have been sent your way to encourage your Scouting experience. Videos, blogs, podcasts, merit badges, manuals, forms, awards, fun activities and more have all been sent your way. If... From ScoutSigns 10 months ago

An Hour a Week? #194

#194-With A Little Luck Thanks to everyone who showed up for a Monday night show! Cheap physicals, where to find trained cards, Fast Tracks for Bears, problem parents, popcorn money, a lack of volunteers and a ghost story suggestion are on for... From An Hour A Week? 10 months ago

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An Hour a Week? #194

#194-With A Little Luck Thanks to everyone who showed up for a Monday night show! Cheap physicals, where to find trained cards, Fast Tracks for Bears, problem parents, popcorn money, a lack of volunteers and a ghost story suggestion are on for... From An Hour A Week? Podcast 10 months ago

Popcorn Time!

As many people know it is popcorn season in the scouting world (at least in the American part of the scouting world anyways). This year's popcorn season brings about a couple of changes to Trails End's product line-up; for one they have... From A Boy Scout's Blog 11 months ago

August 2009 Cubcast (Cub Scout Pockets/Fall Recruiting)

The August 2009 Cubcast from BSA National is available (free). Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the September " Cub Scout Pockets " theme. Part 2 has information on Scout popcorn sales . Part 1 page Part 1 mp3 file Part 2 page... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 11 months ago

Popcorn Sales

In this segment, we'll talk about what's new in popcorn sales and great tactics for selling lots of product to fund your pack's activities, as well as develop self-confidence in your boys. We'll visit with Doug Dent, vice president of marketing for... From BSA CubCast Podcast 11 months ago

Boy Scouts to Invade Riverwalk Stadium

The Montgomery Biscuits will host the fifth annual Boy Scouts Camporee at Riverwalk Stadium on Saturday night following the Biscuits series opener against the Mississippi Braves. The team will host approximately 1,200 scouts who will "rough it" on... From Scouting News 1 year ago

Continous Planning

My planning agenda seems almost continuous right now. Last month we wrapped up the SummerPlanning. I've planned out a fishing derby for this weekend and a skit for our may graduation ceremony in the past month. Now to move on to the Rest of next... From Chairman's Chat - A Pack Committee Blog 1 year ago

Time to Dust Off the Planning Hat.

Ok is everyone up on their Chairman duties for this time of year. You should have recharter done or wrapping up. You should have moved on to planning the summer. We want to wrap this up soon. You should have the summer shcedule ready for the... From Chairman's Chat - A Pack Committee Blog 1 year ago

An Hour a Week? #179

#179-Mama Said DMIAB Phaseout, Spring popcorn sales, new beltloops, financing and budgets are all on the list for tonight's show. Links: Lance Armstrong's Son- http://twitpic.com/2l2mg New Belt Loops- http://kismif.org/2009/03/30/new-belt-loops/... From An Hour A Week? 1 year ago

What a Weekend: Call for Entries

The weekend's almost here. That means that you can start daydreaming about another great trip with your Scouting unit. If you close your eyes, your office transforms That's not microwave popcorn you hear down the hall-that's a crackling campfire... From Scouting Magazine 1 year ago

An Hour a Week? #178

#178-Communication Breakdown Innovation Council update, the New Leader Essentials replacement course finally goes online, Spring Popcorn begins, more Blue & Gold feedback, atheists in the Pack and a lot more. Apologies for this show coming out... From An Hour A Week? 1 year ago

2008 Boy Scout Sale a Popping Success

The results are in from the Boy Scouts' annual popcorn sale, and once again the Scouts have outdone themselves, taking to their neighborhoods, local businesses and even the internet to sell Trail's End popcorn. Congratulations to this year's "Tops... From Scouting News 1 year ago

Let the Training Begin -No Excuses

I have been an adult leader for approximately 12yrs. now and I am a firm believer the the Boy Scouts of America has cornered the market on available training for scouts and scouters. Access to this training is easy and the information provided is... From Commissioner Keith Comments 1 year ago

Spring Popcorn Sale Kicked Off

Councils across the Country kicked off their spring popcorn sales on March 15th. In a push to sell more popcorn online, Trails End introduced three new products that are available exclusively online. Available online are: -Chili Lime Almonds... From Scouting News 1 year ago

Trail's End Chocolate Lovers Tin Recall

On March 13, 2009, Weaver Popcorn Company issued another precautionary voluntary recall due to the salmonella outbreak at the Peanut Corporation of America facility in Blakely, Georgia. This recall includes 12 oz. bags of Chocolatey Peanut Clusters... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 year ago

Trail's End Popcorn Expands Voluntary Recall

As a result of the FDA expanding the Peanut Corporation of America's (PCA) Salmonella related recall to include all peanut ingredient products produced in PCA's Plainview, Texas facility since March 2005, Weaver Popcorn Company, Inc. has issued a... From Scouting News 1 year ago

February 2009 Scouting News Recap

This is a recap of February 2009 on Scouting Newsâ¦ Top Stories This Month This list is based on traffic as reported by Google Analytics. I suppose it is not a true image of the "top stories" since it gives preference to stories that have been... From Scouting News 1 year ago

Concerned Eagle Scout

I received an email from a "Concerned Eagle Scout" Today. Mr. "Concerned Eagle Scout" has concerns about justifying FOS dollars. And I can appreciate "Concerned Eagle Scouts"concerns. His biggest issue seems to be the cost of Scouting. Well.. let... From The Scoutmaster Minute 1 year ago

An Hour a Week? #173

#173-Listen To What The Man Said Our Report To State parade, a Trail's End popcorn recall, video games, a new recruiting campaign, a cool crossover bridge idea, an Innovation Group update, and deciding on a week to go to Philmont are on on tap for... From An Hour A Week? 1 year ago

Weaver Popcorn Voluntary Recall

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Trails End Carmel Corn Recall

Yesterday, Weaver Popcorn Company issued a precautionary voluntary recall for some of its Trail's End 9.5 oz. Carmel Corn with Nuts due to the salmonella outbreak at Peanut Corporation of America's facility in Blakely, Georgia. The full press... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 year ago

Voluntary Recall of 9.5 Oz. Trail's End® Caramel Corn With Peanuts

As a result of the expansion of Peanut Corporation of America's (PCA) Salmonella related recall to include all peanut ingredient products produced in their Blakely, Georgia facility since January 1, 2007, Weaver Popcorn Company has issued a... From Scouting News 1 year ago

Dancin' Fool

No, not me...Little Joe...my son...just loves that little lemur or rodent thing from Madagascar. Joe isn't a fool, more like a goofy, little 3 year old boy that doesn't know what it means to feel embarassed by dancing around, as we say, like a... From Commissioner's Corner 1 year ago

Super Gator - Camp Strake

Every year winter camp has a theme, this year was Super Heroes (Super Gator - Camp Strake). We as Adult leaders cut loose and have fun. We do GEO Cash to find the ToGator, teach merit badge classes, wear Super Hero Costumes, do the Scoutmaster cook... From Lone Star Scouter 1 year ago

An Hour a Week? #162

Show #162-Feels So Good Tonight-Popcorn Distribution, Pack Meeting prep, lots of other personal stuff, a cool website from BSA and a great reality check from Mike Rowe. Cool Website of the Week: http://ideas.scouting.org/ Tonights show sponsored... From An Hour A Week? 1 year ago

The Hazards of Not Saying No.

I have intended to update the blog recently, but truth be told I have spent the two weeks trying to relax and de-stress. This Wedensday, I left work feeling ill. I'm still not 100%, but I'm back at the grindstone. I think this is one time my farm... From Chairman's Chat - A Pack Committee Blog 1 year ago

Oct. 2008 Cubcast (Nov. Theme: Seeds of Kindness)

The October 2008 Cubcast from BSA National is available (free). It has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the November Seeds of Kindness theme. It also has suggestions on improving your pack's popcorn sales . And the program has an... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 year ago

Weekend Patrol Box #8

This is the last weekend before Hallowe'en, and then the holiday rush begins. Our regular meeting times are on Wednesday nights, so Thanksgiving rushes our month a bit. The same thing happens in December, with Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve... From ScoutSigns 1 year ago

Boy Scouts Go Digital, See 700% Increase in Popcorn Sales

New ecommerce platform enables Boy Scouts to extend their fundraising efforts online and via email, expanding the reach of their flagship popcorn... From Scouting News 1 year ago

Popcorn and Twitter

Thank goodness my portion of the weekend popcorn sales are over. Ok, it's for the most part that I'm done. I'm popcorn kernal so I'm still work on popcorn until December, argh. I know a few people follow me on twitter. As I sat out at a show and... From Chairman's Chat - A Pack Committee Blog 1 year ago

Popcorn Tip--Week #9: Is It Really Over?

Well, nothing left to sell. You are just waiting for the final delivery so you can pass out your popcorn and collect the money to turn in on time. A few folks might want to reorder, or add to their order. You have a couple of options: 1) Contact... From ScoutSigns 1 year ago

Weekend Patrol Box #7

Wow, the fall colors are out in great form this weekend. I just returned from a trip, and need to get the Patrol Box out before the weekend fades into the sunset. We have a Patrol Leaders Council at my house tonight, so there is a lot to get packed... From ScoutSigns 1 year ago

The Leader's Campfire #55

#55-Feedback Feedback on popcorn sales, the Outdoor Activity Award, training at Roundtables, going to Woodbadge, being a new leader, discipline, and recruiting leadership. Tonight's show sponsored by ScoutData.com Download the show here: Links: New... From The Leader's Campfire 1 year ago

Generating Individual Scout Order Keys for OrderPopcorn.Com

This is a great way to encourage incremental sales throughout the year, or to extend your popcorn sales beyond your local area. Just follow the step below, and you will generate the "order key" your Scouts need to get credit for their work. This... From ScoutSigns 1 year ago

Popcorn Tip--Week #8: Wrap It Up!

The popcorn season is almost over. You still have a few jobs left to do though. Check with the couple of neighbors that havent seemed to be home yet. Make sure family orders are all written down. Write out a few thank you notes to drop off when... From ScoutSigns 1 year ago

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