Apostle Islands Area in Wintertime
I always wanted to go visit the northern lakes area in the wintertime, but so far I have not made it. Sometime after the 1st of the year, Lake Superior may freeze over solid enough for people to walk along the coast. If it does freeze over this year (usually the end of February) then you will be able to seeintricately carved sea caves in cliffs along the Mainland Unit of Apostle Islands National... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2018-12-17
Best of Insanescouter Teamwork
We all know that teamwork promotes creativity and increases the overall productivity of an organization. While this is true, there are many unsaid challenges faced by every team which can really make the whole experience of working as a team frustrating. When Scouts engage in an activity that requires them to work together in order to satisfy an objective, team building comes into play. Many of the Scout Skill Challenges, as well as many of... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2018-12-14
Neckers
Stop and think! When you think of a Scout, what does your mind's eye see? A youth wearing a scarf? Probably… What It's CalledWhether it's called a scarf, a necker, a neckerchief, or, in Spanish, a pañoleta, it is a major part of the uniform of Scouts of all levels in more than 100 countries of the world. On a visit to Nuestra Cabaña, the World Association of Girl Guides and Scouts' center... [More]
By: Dean Whinery On: 2018-12-10
Advice for a new BSA professional
BSA Image by Patrick Adams(The image above is of Christine Salisbury, Program Director for the Mid-America Council. It was taken when she was a District Executive and visited the BSA's National Center whereby she got to sit behind the Chief Scout Executive's desk. A graduate of Kansas State University with a master’s degree in architecture, she was a Venturing Silver Award recipient. ) In locating possible articles for the now-discontinued American Scouting Digest... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2018-12-07
Reverence=Respect?
Reverence=Respect? A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others. Our character is determined by the things we worship. If we respect ourselves and our brothers and sisters and see them as gifts of the goodness of God, we live on a high plane. The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no person can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2018-12-03
Reverence in Scouting
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By: InsaneScouter On: 2018-11-26
A visit with neighbors
During the past month, I was privileged to attend the activities of our neighbors to the south, Scouts de México. One Saturday a Grupo of Scouts was holding a recruiting event in Calvillo, Aguascalientes. A "Grupo" is like a family consisting of a Manada de Lobatos (Cub Pack), Tropa (Troop) de Scouts, a Communidad de Caminantes (Venturing Crew), and Clan of Rovers, all with the same number and pañoleta (neckerchief). Rovers are young adults, 18-22,... [More]
By: Dean Whinery On: 2018-11-19
Guest Intro - Dean Whinery
It's always a pleasure to share these pages with like-minded people. Dean Whinery is a respected friend, journalist and a lifelong Scout. When he accepted my invitation to share his wisdom with my readers, I was thrilled. I know you will be too! Joined ScoutsI joined Scouting in November 1949 at age 11, in a barrio of Southcentral Los Angeles. The large (12 patrols of up to 12 members each, with two feeder Cub... [More]
By: Dean Whinery On: 2018-11-16Thanksgiving Cookout
Want to spend your Thanksgiving in the great outdoors, appreciating this wonderful country and landscape that we have many reasons to be thankful for? Why not cook your Thanksgiving meal outdoors this year? The opportunities for creative Dutch Oven cooking are endless, and these five classic and festive dishes will be right at home on your holiday feast table, inside or in the great outdoors. As you gather with your family and friends this... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2018-11-12
3 Amazing Winter Apps
3 (or more) Amazing Apps for wintertime Do you like winter or does it make you feel like going into hibernation for the next few months? Perhaps winter has caused you to stay indoors or wreaked havoc on your commute, your smartphone can be an important ally against Mother Nature. However, you have to have the right apps. Here are a few that you should download to ensure you’re ready for the next blizzard,... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2018-11-09