The Real Santa
I remember my first Christmas party with Grandma. I was just a kid. I remember tearing across town on my bike to visit her on the day my big sister dropped the bomb: "There is no Santa Claus," she jeered. "Even dummies know that!"My grandma was not the gushy kind, never had been. I fled to her that day because I knew she would be straight with me. I knew Grandma always told the... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2012-12-24SM Tips -What to Do When It's too darn Hot
The old saying about things being hotter than noon on the Fourth of July is taking on new meaning this summer as much of the country swelters under miserable conditions. Of course, many Scout camps seem to be specifically sited to catch the most afternoon sun possible while repelling any cool northerly breezes (at least that’s the way it can feel).While we can’t do much to make camp cooler, we can take steps to... [More]
By: Kristine Theriault On: 2012-12-21Home Depot or Lowe's as a Go See It
Hello Everyone,Hope you are having a great Scouting Year. The last Den Meeting for my Den was a outing to the local Home Depot.They had a wood project for the boys to build which help meet Advancement requirements and also gave the boys experience with hand tools. They built window bird feeders and had a great time, even my special needs Scouts.They took us on a tour of the Home Depot and we got to... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2012-12-20Recipe For Christmas Joy
1/2 cup Hugs 4 tsp. Kisses 4 Cups Love 1 Cup Special Holiday Cheer 1/2 Cup Peace On Earth 3 tsp. Christmas Spirits 2 Cups Goodwill Toward Man 1 Sping Of Mistletoe 1 Medium-Size Bag Of Christmas Snowflakes (The Regular Kind Won't Do !! Mix hugs, kisses, smiles, and love until consistent. Blend in holiday cheer, peace on earth, Christmas spirits and good will toward men. Use the mixture to fill, warm heart, where it... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2012-12-19Historic Book Collection
This is a collection made up of 63 E-books that relate to Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cooking, Christmas, Children's Stories, and Woodlore. The licensing of these books allow you to buy this collection once and give one or all of the books to every one of your Scouting friends. After receiving your payment, I'll email you the link to download the 278mb zip file containing all the books.Here are the books that make up this... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2012-12-18Pasta Fundrasing Idea
I recently discover a new fundraising opportunity for Scouts that is unusual, a bit insane, and a lot of fun. So I contacted them and asked if they would be interested in being a sponsor – they were! We all use pasta, so why not sell some cool pasta and raise a few bucks for your unit? The details that follow are in their own words.Fun Pasta Fundraising is a unique, easy and healthy approach... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2012-12-17
A Christmas Mistake
Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience.I had cut back on nonessential obligations - extensive card writing, endless baking, decorating, and even overspending.Yet still, I found myself exhausted, unable to appreciate the precious family moments, and of course, the true meaning of Christmas.My son, Nicholas, was in kindergarten that year. It was an exciting season for a six year old. For weeks, he'd been memorizing songs for his school's "Winter... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2012-12-17The Christmas Scout
The Christmas Scout By Samuel D. BoganIn spite of the fun and laughter, 13-year-old Frank Wilson was not happy.It was true that he had received all the presents he wanted. And he enjoyed these traditional Christmas Eve reunions of relatives - this year at Aunt Susan's - for the purpose of exchanging gifts and good wishes.But Frank was not happy because this was his first Christmas without his brother, Steve, who, during the year, had... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2012-12-16SM tips: Awards 101
What are the requirements for the 50-Miler Award? What recognition items are available for the National Honor Patrol Award? Where can I find more information on the Leave No Trace Award?You can find the answers to those questions – and many more – at Awards Central, a new section of the BSA website that covers non-advancement awards such as those mentioned above. The idea is to provide high-level information about each award, including an... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2012-12-15What is The Best Way to Travel to Philmont?
Now that we have explored all your travel options and the difficult logistics and many pitfalls of this trip, it’s time to explore the best choice…HIRE A REPUTABLE TOUR COMPANY like Blue Sky Adventures!When you really study this option, this is your best bet. Our company is safe, licensed, and insured. We create a reliable, error free trip with no headaches for you and great memories for your Crew. This is much different than the... [More]
By: Blue Sky Adventures On: 2012-12-14