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Top Ten Reasons Why Scouting Beats TV (from Lone Star Scouter)
No batteries required
Commercial-free
Strengthens families
Burns more calories
Grows character, not potatoes
Offers college scholarships
Violence-free
Develops leaders
Prepares kids for real life
#1: Its the Ultimate Reality Show! TV shows like Survivor, Fear Factor and the Human Race have nothing on Scouting. Just ask a Scout.
http://buffaloeagle.wordpress.com/2008/08/07/top-10-reasons-why-scouting-beats-tv-hands-down/
Have a great Scouting Day!...
Commercial-free
Strengthens families
Burns more calories
Grows character, not potatoes
Offers college scholarships
Violence-free
Develops leaders
Prepares kids for real life
#1: Its the Ultimate Reality Show! TV shows like Survivor, Fear Factor and the Human Race have nothing on Scouting. Just ask a Scout.
http://buffaloeagle.wordpress.com/2008/08/07/top-10-reasons-why-scouting-beats-tv-hands-down/
Have a great Scouting Day!...
[August 11th, 2008, Monday 12:00 PM]
What's Hot
Articles pertaining to new or important developments in Scouting
Scout Search Is Under Way to find and contact every living Eagle Scout and register his achievements, past and present. If you know an Eagle Scout, please alert him about this important project. Read more . . ....
Beginning with the 2008 Philmont hiking season, each crew is required to have at least one member who is certified in a 16-hour wilderness first aid course from a nationally recognized provider. Read more . . ....
Resources for Merit Badges are available on the Merit Badge requirements page. You'll find lists of publications, organizations, websites, and more listed with requirements for each badge....
Articles pertaining to new or important developments in Scouting
NESA Eagle Scout Search Is Under Way
Scout Search Is Under Way to find and contact every living Eagle Scout and register his achievements, past and present. If you know an Eagle Scout, please alert him about this important project. Read more . . ....
[August 20th, 2008, Wednesday 09:18 AM]
First Aid Requirements for Philmont
Beginning with the 2008 Philmont hiking season, each crew is required to have at least one member who is certified in a 16-hour wilderness first aid course from a nationally recognized provider. Read more . . ....
[August 20th, 2008, Wednesday 09:18 AM]
Introduction to Merit Badges
Resources for Merit Badges are available on the Merit Badge requirements page. You'll find lists of publications, organizations, websites, and more listed with requirements for each badge....
[August 20th, 2008, Wednesday 09:18 AM]
Cubcast
An audio podcast featuring a variety of how-to and information topics for Cub Scout leaders and parents.
[LISTEN]The August Cubcast is all new, featuring New Buddies and New Boy events, with ideas and suggestions for both topics. If youre a Cub Scout volunteer or leader, click on the thumbnail image for Cubcast to listen to the latest. ...
[LISTEN]Keep your boys involved in Cub Scouting with S'More Summer Fun, the monthly theme for August 2008. Ed Schmitt, vice chair of program for the Andaste District of the Five Rivers Council in Elmira, New York, has solid ideas for implementing the theme. Then Mark Johnson, Cub Scout roundtable commissioner for the Longhorn Council in Fort Worth, Texas, provides an informative overview of preparing for the crucial fall recruiting season. No iPod or mp3 player is needed to hear our podcast. You can listen right on your computer!...
[LISTEN]Dive right in to our June 2008 Cubcast as we explore ways to make a splash with July's theme of H2OHHH! We talk with Michelle Gee, Cub Scout training chair for the Last Frontier Council in Oklahoma City, on ways to tie advancement to the theme and how to reinforce the month's highlighted core values. This month's issue interview covers Internet safety with Linda Criddle, whose book, Look Both Ways, uses real-life examples to explain Internet safety risks and gives simple and practical advice on avoiding those risks....
[LISTEN]Our May 2008 Cubcast features great ideas on how to integrate Junes Go for the Gold theme into your den meetings with Mick Yonkus, assistant Cubmaster for Pack 1152 in the Detroit Area Council. And well visit with Christina Gables, troop committee chair for Troop 400 of the Western Los Angeles Council; shes the volunteer who literally wrote the book on roundtable, and shes got insights galore on the value of roundtable meetings. Plus, we have timely summer reminders....
[LISTEN]Spring has sprung and Aprils Cubcast features ideas for getting outside with the boys to experience Leaf it to Cubs, the theme for May. And, since April is Child Abuse Prevention month, well be talking about Youth Protection and the timely release of a brand new DVD resource on the topic....
[LISTEN]Now you see it, now you dont! But you can always hear it on Marchs Cubcast, as we discuss ways to enhance the April theme of Abracadabra with Toni Welch, an experienced Cubmaster trainer. Plus, get some sound advice on how to deal with bullies from Dr. Carol Watkins, who is board certified in child psychiatry....
[LISTEN]Februarys podcast covers the March Cub Scout theme of Litter to Glitter. Get great ideas for how to implement the theme from Ray Alverson, an assistant council commissioner in the Houston area. Then learn the details of the Academics and Sports program from Bruce Hopper, a Cubmaster and District Committee Chair for the Mohican Council in central Massachusetts....
[LISTEN]Caren Tamkin, a Unit Commissioner in California, has some fun and insightful tips and observations about Februarys Chinese New Year theme. Then Jamie Shearer, Associate Director for the Cub Scout Division at the National Council, sheds some light on Anniversary Month, including ways to help engage your Cub Scouts for Scout Sabbath and Scout Sunday, featuring special guests Rabbi Peter Hyman and Father Don Hummel....
[LISTEN]Cheri Pepka, mother of two Eagle Scouts, wheels out some great ideas for January's Cub Scout Car Show activities. Then Mark Hazelwood, who teaches a course on religious emblems at the Boy Scout training facility in Philmont, NM, brings us up to date on the religious emblem program....
[LISTEN]Cheri Pepka, Chair of the Cub Scout Program Helps Task Force, generates some super ideas for December's Celebrations Around the World theme. And Sam Thompson, Director of the Cub Scout Division for the National Council, steps into the studio to talk about the state of Cub Scouting in America. Plus, earn a chance to win a Den Meeting in a Box!...
[LISTEN]Caren Tamkin, a Unit Commissioner in California, shares great ideas for celebrating November's Indian Nations theme. Bruce Mikkelson, Scout Executive in Weston, Wisconsin, offers insights for Second Chance Recruiting. Plus we're giving away 50 free subscriptions to Boys' Life Magazine! ...
[LISTEN]Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, leads us through October theme activities for Down on the Farm. Ted Rohling, Vice President for Training at the Alamo Area Council, sheds some light on Cub Scout leader training. And Pedro's back with another groaner....
[LISTEN]Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, has good ideas for September's Cub Scout Express activities. Mike Palmer, Council Commissioner for the Jersey Shore Council, joins us to talk about Roundup Campaign Resources. And, we're giving away free pairs of the brand new Switchback 2 Cub Scout pants. Download the August Cubcast for details!...
[LISTEN] Description: Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, offers tips for August Century of Scouting activities. Steve Johnson, San Gabriel Valley Council Cub Scout Training Chairman, gives us some solid safety ideas for ensuring an incident-free summer. Plus, a surprise visit from Pedro, the Boys Life mailburro!...
[LISTEN]Kim Barker, Chairman of Themes Task Force, discusses activities for July's Rocket's Red Glare theme. John Patterson, consultant to BSA on Youth Protection, speaks about the new YP video release and how to use it effectively with the kids....
[LISTEN] Kim Barker, Chairman of Themes Task Force, outlines activities for the June theme, Wheel into Summer. Jamie Shearer, Assoc. National Director of Cub Scouting, gives an overview of the Annual Planning Conference for volunteers and parents....
[LISTEN]Kim Barker, Chairman of the Themes Task Force, outlines activities for the May theme of Cubs and Bugs Galore. Dennis Kampa, author of the Baloo Camping Guide, shares insights on camping. Jamie Shearer, Assoc. National Director of Cub Scouting, explains the purpose and criteria for earning the National Summertime pack award....
An audio podcast featuring a variety of how-to and information topics for Cub Scout leaders and parents.
New Buddies, New Boy Events
[LISTEN]The August Cubcast is all new, featuring New Buddies and New Boy events, with ideas and suggestions for both topics. If youre a Cub Scout volunteer or leader, click on the thumbnail image for Cubcast to listen to the latest. ...
[July 31st, 2008, Thursday 08:00 AM]
S'More Summer Fun is just around the corner!
[LISTEN]Keep your boys involved in Cub Scouting with S'More Summer Fun, the monthly theme for August 2008. Ed Schmitt, vice chair of program for the Andaste District of the Five Rivers Council in Elmira, New York, has solid ideas for implementing the theme. Then Mark Johnson, Cub Scout roundtable commissioner for the Longhorn Council in Fort Worth, Texas, provides an informative overview of preparing for the crucial fall recruiting season. No iPod or mp3 player is needed to hear our podcast. You can listen right on your computer!...
[July 1st, 2008, Tuesday 08:00 AM]
H2OHHH!, Internet Safety
[LISTEN]Dive right in to our June 2008 Cubcast as we explore ways to make a splash with July's theme of H2OHHH! We talk with Michelle Gee, Cub Scout training chair for the Last Frontier Council in Oklahoma City, on ways to tie advancement to the theme and how to reinforce the month's highlighted core values. This month's issue interview covers Internet safety with Linda Criddle, whose book, Look Both Ways, uses real-life examples to explain Internet safety risks and gives simple and practical advice on avoiding those risks....
[June 2nd, 2008, Monday 08:00 AM]
Go for the Gold, Roundtable Meetings
[LISTEN]Our May 2008 Cubcast features great ideas on how to integrate Junes Go for the Gold theme into your den meetings with Mick Yonkus, assistant Cubmaster for Pack 1152 in the Detroit Area Council. And well visit with Christina Gables, troop committee chair for Troop 400 of the Western Los Angeles Council; shes the volunteer who literally wrote the book on roundtable, and shes got insights galore on the value of roundtable meetings. Plus, we have timely summer reminders....
[May 5th, 2008, Monday 08:00 AM]
Leaf it to Cubs, Youth Protection
[LISTEN]Spring has sprung and Aprils Cubcast features ideas for getting outside with the boys to experience Leaf it to Cubs, the theme for May. And, since April is Child Abuse Prevention month, well be talking about Youth Protection and the timely release of a brand new DVD resource on the topic....
[April 7th, 2008, Monday 08:00 AM]
Abracadabra, Bullying
[LISTEN]Now you see it, now you dont! But you can always hear it on Marchs Cubcast, as we discuss ways to enhance the April theme of Abracadabra with Toni Welch, an experienced Cubmaster trainer. Plus, get some sound advice on how to deal with bullies from Dr. Carol Watkins, who is board certified in child psychiatry....
[March 1st, 2008, Saturday 07:00 AM]
Litter to Glitter, Academics and Sports
[LISTEN]Februarys podcast covers the March Cub Scout theme of Litter to Glitter. Get great ideas for how to implement the theme from Ray Alverson, an assistant council commissioner in the Houston area. Then learn the details of the Academics and Sports program from Bruce Hopper, a Cubmaster and District Committee Chair for the Mohican Council in central Massachusetts....
[February 2nd, 2008, Saturday 07:00 AM]
Chinese New Year, Anniversary Month
[LISTEN]Caren Tamkin, a Unit Commissioner in California, has some fun and insightful tips and observations about Februarys Chinese New Year theme. Then Jamie Shearer, Associate Director for the Cub Scout Division at the National Council, sheds some light on Anniversary Month, including ways to help engage your Cub Scouts for Scout Sabbath and Scout Sunday, featuring special guests Rabbi Peter Hyman and Father Don Hummel....
[January 1st, 2008, Tuesday 07:00 AM]
Cub Scout Car Show, Religious Emblem Program
[LISTEN]Cheri Pepka, mother of two Eagle Scouts, wheels out some great ideas for January's Cub Scout Car Show activities. Then Mark Hazelwood, who teaches a course on religious emblems at the Boy Scout training facility in Philmont, NM, brings us up to date on the religious emblem program....
[December 1st, 2007, Saturday 07:00 AM]
Celebrations Around the World Theme, Cub Scout Program Update
[LISTEN]Cheri Pepka, Chair of the Cub Scout Program Helps Task Force, generates some super ideas for December's Celebrations Around the World theme. And Sam Thompson, Director of the Cub Scout Division for the National Council, steps into the studio to talk about the state of Cub Scouting in America. Plus, earn a chance to win a Den Meeting in a Box!...
[November 1st, 2007, Thursday 08:00 AM]
Indian Nations, Second Chance Recruiting
[LISTEN]Caren Tamkin, a Unit Commissioner in California, shares great ideas for celebrating November's Indian Nations theme. Bruce Mikkelson, Scout Executive in Weston, Wisconsin, offers insights for Second Chance Recruiting. Plus we're giving away 50 free subscriptions to Boys' Life Magazine! ...
[October 1st, 2007, Monday 08:00 AM]
Down on the Farm, Cub Scout Leader Training
[LISTEN]Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, leads us through October theme activities for Down on the Farm. Ted Rohling, Vice President for Training at the Alamo Area Council, sheds some light on Cub Scout leader training. And Pedro's back with another groaner....
[September 1st, 2007, Saturday 08:00 AM]
Cub Scout Express, School Night for Scouting
[LISTEN]Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, has good ideas for September's Cub Scout Express activities. Mike Palmer, Council Commissioner for the Jersey Shore Council, joins us to talk about Roundup Campaign Resources. And, we're giving away free pairs of the brand new Switchback 2 Cub Scout pants. Download the August Cubcast for details!...
[August 1st, 2007, Wednesday 08:00 AM]
Century of Scouting, Summer Activity Safety Tips
[LISTEN] Description: Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, offers tips for August Century of Scouting activities. Steve Johnson, San Gabriel Valley Council Cub Scout Training Chairman, gives us some solid safety ideas for ensuring an incident-free summer. Plus, a surprise visit from Pedro, the Boys Life mailburro!...
[July 1st, 2007, Sunday 08:00 AM]
Rocket's Red Glare, Youth Protection Program
[LISTEN]Kim Barker, Chairman of Themes Task Force, discusses activities for July's Rocket's Red Glare theme. John Patterson, consultant to BSA on Youth Protection, speaks about the new YP video release and how to use it effectively with the kids....
[June 1st, 2007, Friday 08:00 AM]
Wheel into Summer, Annual Planning Conference
[LISTEN] Kim Barker, Chairman of Themes Task Force, outlines activities for the June theme, Wheel into Summer. Jamie Shearer, Assoc. National Director of Cub Scouting, gives an overview of the Annual Planning Conference for volunteers and parents....
[May 1st, 2007, Tuesday 08:00 AM]
Cubs and Bugs Galore, Camping Talk, National Summertime Pack Award
[LISTEN]Kim Barker, Chairman of the Themes Task Force, outlines activities for the May theme of Cubs and Bugs Galore. Dennis Kampa, author of the Baloo Camping Guide, shares insights on camping. Jamie Shearer, Assoc. National Director of Cub Scouting, explains the purpose and criteria for earning the National Summertime pack award....
[April 11th, 2007, Wednesday 08:00 AM]