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Nathan's Scouting Memories

(The following article was written by Nathan Blommel, an alumni of Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68. Nathan was a Boy Scout from 1988 to 1993. He has earned the Life Rank. This is the first of a series of guest articles written by former members of Troop... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 day ago

Get Your DVD of 'Are You Tougher,' Due Out This Summer

Cord-cutters, busy people, and the DVR-averse, lend me your ears. Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? is coming to DVD this summer. That's big news for a number of Scouting constituencies I heard from over the course of the six-episode season, which... From Scouting Magazine 2 months ago

The Spring Fundraiser

Boy Scout Troop 68 held its spring fundraiser last Friday, a Dad's Belgium Waffle Supper. This was the fourth year we held a spring waffle supper. The troop use to hold a Palm Sunday pancake and sausage breakfast but when the troop membership... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 2 months ago

Issue 348 March 14, 2013

________________________________________ Hi Andy, We have a fifth grade boy who joined our pack last October. He'd like to earn his Arrow of Light award before crossing over to Boy Scouts. He's just turned 11, and school gets out at the end of... From Ask Andy 3 months ago

The Missing Older Scout: Part II the Absence of Older Scouts

Introduction In Part I of this series, I began the process of looking into the "older Scout problem". This is where Scout Troops have trouble retaining and recruiting boys from the ages of 15-18. In the last post, I began the discussion... From Scouting Rediscovered 4 months ago

The Missing Older Scout: Part II the Absence of Older Scouts

Introduction In Part I of this series , I began the process of looking into the "older Scout problem". This is where Scout Troops have trouble retaining and recruiting boys from the ages of 15-18. In the last post, I began the discussion... From Scouting Rediscovered 4 months ago

Andy's Rules -December 25, 2012

You've asked for themâ Here they are! My "101 RULES" for Scouting and for Life. With personal thanks to Ken King, Diana Cilluffo, Mark Twain, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Douglas MacArthur, Laurence Peter, Oscar Wilde, and Murphy. No. 1: Stupid has... From Ask Andy 5 months ago

Issue 339 December 12, 2012

________________________________________ NEWS FLASH! The BSA's SCOUTING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION now has a Facebook page! Be sure to check it out, "Like" it if you like, and pass the word! Here's where to go... From Ask Andy 6 months ago

Whats the Point: A Follow-Up to an Open Letter to the Great Alaska Council

Recently a Scouter posted a comment on "An Open Letter to the Great Alaska Council" post making me realize that I was extremely vague and that I didn't directly identify the issue. Due to my failure to identify the issue, I probably caused more... From Scouting Maniac 6 months ago

Denali District November 2012 District Committee Meeting

November 16, 2012 Thursday 1900-2045 Denali District District Committee Meeting Attendance: Travis Ransom, District Executive Cliff Crismore, Council Scout Executive Mark West, Unit Commissioner District Finance Chair District Advancement Chair... From Scouting Maniac 6 months ago

October 2012 Customer Photos!

A special THANK YOU to all of our wonderful customers for taking the time to send us your super fun photos! We are so grateful that you continue to choose us to make your shirts for all these awesome events and there is nothing more rewarding than... From Official ClassB Blog 7 months ago

Issue 330 October 10, 2012

Rule No. 93 When you demand that someone meet you halfway, be sure he doesn't use his fist to do it. ________________________________________ In my September 26th column, Scouter John Ruppe of the San Diego-Imperial Council asked how the BSA... From Ask Andy 7 months ago

A Cubcast Every Responsible Scouter Should Hear

"Who is responsible for this?" The question conjures an image of a frazzled den leader, hands on hips, looking out over the mess the boys left behind. But spin the phrase around, and it can follow a praiseworthy moment where Scouts did what's right... From Scouting Magazine 9 months ago

Credit Cards Welcome: How to Take Plastic for Popcorn

Cash or check only? Not anymore. Thanks to some handy new tech tools, it's possible to accept credit cards at your unit's next popcorn sale, carwash, or other money-earning project. That eliminates a big reason customers give when choosing not to... From Scouting Magazine 9 months ago

What Can This Boy Scout Marketing Prodigy Teach You About Popcorn Sales?

Donovan Fisher isn't your typical door-to-door salesman. "The Popcorn Scout," as he's now known, is a 12-year-old marketing prodigy who in 2011 sold $9,208 in Trail's End popcorn and chocolate pretzels, ranking 14th among all Boy Scouts in the U.S... From Scouting Magazine 9 months ago

Help Reimagine the Next Generation of Cubcast

Call it a temporary role reversal. The team behind Cubcast - which Cub Scout leaders listen to every month for practical tips - is now listening to you. I told you all about the monthly, BSA-produced podcast when I previewed the July and August... From Scouting Magazine 9 months ago

Visible Scouting

When does your community see Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers? They don't see them when the pack, troop, or crew goes camping. They don't see them at pack, troop, or crew meetings. They might see them at an occasional parade. They probably see... From Scoutmaster Musings 10 months ago

Popcorn Selling!

That's right, folks; it's that time of year to sell popcorn! Why do we do it? What's the secret to selling the most popcorn? Oh what about new flavors!? The Scout Executive of the Greater Alabama Council JT Dabbs, who also happens to be the... From BSA CubCast Podcast 10 months ago

Popcorn-Selling Secrets Heat Up August Cubcast

When someone down the hall makes popcorn, the enticing aroma makes me drop everything and find the source. If only selling Scout popcorn were as easy, right? Turns out it is. That's thanks to the August 2012 edition of Cubcast, the excellent audio... From Scouting Magazine 10 months ago

Issue 321 July 17, 2012

Rule No. 85: o Opinions are never substitutes for facts. ________________________________________ Dear Andy, I'm the Advisor for a Venturing crew. Our council us to start this crew with a group of 13 year-old girls, and we were told that they could... From Ask Andy 11 months ago

Over the Edge

Ok, so before everyone gets completely tired of hearing about the Over the Edge fund Raiser.. let me do one or two more posts on it and then we will call it good. Yesterday I went over the edge for Scouting. So far the Council has about 125,000 in... From The Scoutmaster Minute 11 months ago

Methods Uniform

"Putting on the uniform does not make a fellow a Scout, but putting on the uniform is a sign to the world that one has taken the Scout obligation and folk expect Scout like acts from one wearing it" â Handbook for Boys 1927 And lastâ¦... From The Scoutmaster Minute 1 year ago

Issue 300 April 1, 2012

NEWS FLASHES PACKS, TROOPS REBEL AGAINST BSA "UNIT UNIFORM" POLICY. In a remarkable display of solidarity against the BSA's new policy that jeans, Dockers, cut-offs, and "baggies" can be worn at all pack and troop meetings, and outings too,... From Ask Andy 1 year ago

No. 297 March 13, 2012

Rule No. 64: The length and complexity of PowerPoint presentations are most often in inverse proportion to their value. ________________________________________ Dear Andy, I just read your column about the unit with adults "allowed" able to carry... From Ask Andy 1 year ago

A Team-by-Team Guide to the BSA's New Major League Soccer Alliance

The Major League Soccer season starts March 10, and with it comes an exciting opportunity for Scouts and Scouters nationwide. As I told you in January , MLS and the Boy Scouts of America joined forces this year. But what does that mean for your... From Scouting Magazine 1 year ago

One Treasury, Three Funds

As the newest treasurer of the Boy Scout Troop 68 committee it will be my job to pay bills and keep the checkbooks balanced. Some of the responsibilities I am familiar with, but others are presenting a bit of a challenge. I hope to have it all... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 year ago

Open for Debate: To Snack or Not to Snack at Den Meetings

Here's a question to chew on: Should you serve snacks at den meetings? Why or why not? And if you do, what is served? I posed that question to our Facebook friends and got an array of answers. Read a few of my favorites below, and then sound off... From Scouting Magazine 1 year ago

Are Fireworks an Approved Scouting Activity?

Thinking of ringing in the New Year by setting off some fireworks with your Boy Scout troop or Venturing crew? Think again. Unless you and your Scouts are watching a show conducted by a "certified or licensed fireworks control expert," these... From Scouting Magazine 1 year ago

Can't or Won't?

It's that time of the year again, when we talk about Troop budgets, recharter, and PLC meetings to execute another great year of Scouting. The other night at our Troop's committee meeting we looked deep into our budget to see where we could save... From The Scoutmaster Minute 1 year ago

Zionsville Cub Scouts Give Over $1,350 to Soldiers in Need

In recognition of Veterans Day, nearly 90 Cub Scouts from the Tecumseh Tribe of Pack 358 today contributed over $1,350 in hard-earned popcorn sales rewards to the Indiana National Guard Relief Fund as part of their inaugural Half to Heroes effort... From Scouting News 1 year ago

The Annual Calendar #Scoutnation

This is a follow up to the Planning Conference. The results are in and Troop 199 has an annual calendar for 2012. I spoke earlier on how great it was to watch these guys plan and organize an entire year that would make all 124 Scouts happy. Not an... From The Scoutmaster 1 year ago

Issue 274 October 28, 2011

Rule No. 38 : Wealth doesn't assure happiness; neither does poverty. Dear Andy, Do you happen to know where I can find the requirements for the "Commissioner Excellence in Service to Units Award"? (We were told about it by De Nguyen, from the BSA... From Ask Andy 1 year ago

Issue 273 October 23, 2011

Rule No. 36 : Any Commissioner who believes Commissioners out-rank unit leaders should be immediately taken outside and shot. Rule No. 37 : Two-thirds of the earth is covered by water; the remainder is covered by FOS chairs and Popcorn colonels... From Ask Andy 1 year ago

Support Scouting and American Troops With Popcorn Sales

Popcorn sales help fund Scouting activities, but this salty treat can also bring cheer to service men and women overseas. Popcorn buyers can do both-support the troops and Scouting-by participating in a Trail's End military donation. This service... From Scouting Magazine 1 year ago

Meal Options

Ok.. lets talk about food. I love to try new stuff on camp outs, like I have said in posts before, meals and food occupy a large amount of time on outings. And since I am a Do as I Do kind of leader, I figure the more creative or at least having... From The Scoutmaster Minute 1 year ago

Issue 270 September 25, 2010

Rule No. 31 : Sometimes it's OK to be average: It still means you're ahead of almost half the group. Rule No. 32 : There are five types of people in brainstorming sessions: Yes-But-ers, Not-Now-ers, It'll Never-Work-ers, We Tried it Before and it... From Ask Andy 1 year ago

Where Has the Time Gone?

I got a message the other day from a reader and listener who was a bit disappointed in my lack of posts and podcasts. Well, I am really sorry. I really hate to make excuses, but I have been really busy, and I really haven't been able to wrap my... From True North Scouting 1 year ago

Issue 269 September 7, 2011

Andy's Rule No. 28 : Order of the Arrow elections are always "popularity contests." Scouts who best live the Scout Law with their fellow Scouts will always be the most popular. Andy's Rule No. 29 : Things you never want to see being made: Sausages... From Ask Andy 1 year ago

Popcorn Selling

In one of the most popular Cubcasts of the year, the secret to selling lots of popcorn is revealed! Join us as we talk with Robert Moore, the Northwest sales manager for Trails End. He has served as Cubmaster and committee chair for his son's pack... From BSA CubCast Podcast 1 year ago

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An Hour a Week? #267

BeAScout.org, popcorn tips, Journey To Excellence, what Leaders Should think when they lose a Scout, resources for Day/Twilight Camp, Day Camp registration and JOTA are on tap. Links: Ten tips for making your Scout popcorn sales really pop-... From An Hour A Week? Podcast 1 year ago

Head to the National Scouting Museum for Flag Day

Head to the National Scouting Museum on Tuesday, June 14, for a day of patriotic fun as we celebrate Flag Day. The day's events will kick off with a solemn flag retirement ceremony at 10 a.m., and will run through 1 p.m. Any Scout wishing to... From Scout Wire 2 years ago

Getting What You Want!

Values, Mission, Goalsâ¦. at the fore front of my mind right now as I assist a group of new Wood Badgers in the working of their ticketsâ¦ Tickets? In Scouting, if you are not familiar with Wood Badge then this is a foreign concept. ... From The Scoutmaster Minute 2 years 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 2 years ago

#100DaysOfScouting, Days 91 94

The past 3 days have been a whirlwind to say the least. It seems that with being unemployed, that I am making scouting my full time job, and pouring all of my time into it. Not that I mind, but I think about it, and do scouting all the time... From True North Scouting 2 years ago

#100DaysOfScouting, Day 73

Who is your CO? Does a good CO really matter? I can say that it does. When my son and I first joined the pack, we were chartered with the local school district. Then less than a year later, we lost that charter (separation of schools and scouting)... From True North Scouting 2 years ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 30

Computers Merit Badge What a great day to work from home! My daughter is home from college, and it is good to see her. She graduates in May and has been accepted to the grad school of her choice--all before turning 21! What does that have to do... From 100 Days of Scouting 2 years ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 24

Citizenship in the World Ever have the sense that Scouting and your life have become indistinguishable? Last night after the Blue and Gold, and getting buried under a ton of non-dairy whipped topping pies for the top popcorn sales in our pack and... From 100 Days of Scouting 2 years ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 23

Citizenship in the Nation Wednesday again, the busiest day of the week. Our rescheduled Blue and Gold is tonight. We do it very casually, quick awards, Friends of Scouting presentation, and then a potluck dinner. Everyone has a good time, and I get... From 100 Days of Scouting 2 years ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 18

Camping Merit Badge Woke up at 4:30 this AM to hit the gym. It is quiet and doesn't interfere with my family job Scouting. Lines are pretty short when you are the only one there . Which is good--no one wants to see a "Scoutmaster build" running ... From 100 Days of Scouting 2 years ago

#100DAYSOFSCOUTING - DAY14

Another day in the Scout Nation. Got tons of work to get done for TLT so I will make this short: - today was the PLC Meeting, but it was different from other PLC Meetings as it was a training experience as well and the start of Troop Leader... From The Scoutmaster 2 years ago

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