Tacos In A Bag
This is a very neat and simple idea that the Scouts could do it themselves. The jest of the idea is taking a bag of corn chips and mixing in the taco meat and other items that make up a taco.... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-08-17Meet Dean Whinery
I am pleased to announce that Dean Whinery has agreed to occasionally write blog posts for us. What follows is his bio of sorts, so that you know the person behind future posts. Please make him feel welcome... Born in East L.A., I lived in South-central LA until the family moved to Whittier during hgh school sophomore year. Sold newspapers on corners and in industrial areas of South-central. One of my sometimes customers was a... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-08-15How toastmasters helps me as a Scout Leader
Hello again from ptsteve or aka Pack Trainer Steve,What is Toastmasters? It is Toastmasters International and I have been a member of this organization for more than 25 years. Has it made me a better Adult Leader, YES!!! How, now that is the secret sauce and you need to read on.First, Active Listening, you never know when you will hear that important moment from your Cubs or Parents. Always listen while talking. You are in... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2010-08-14AX v.s. Hatchet
What is the differences between an ax and a hatchet? Is it the length of the handle? Is it the size of the tools head? No! The differences is actually the shape of the tool. Take a close look at this picture. On the right you see four axes, the smallest has maybe an 18 inch handle and weighs around a pound. Yet its still an ax.On the left side there is a tomahawk, with... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-08-12Howdy, from the Natural State
Hi, my name is Scott McClure and I have volunteered to start writing here on the blog. I wanted to take this first post to introduce myself and to give you an idea of what I 'll be writing about. To start off with, I'm 39-years-old and have been continually in Scouts, one way or another, for about 29 years now. I live in Russellville, Arkansas pretty close to where I grew up. I spent... [More]
By: Scott W. McCLure On: 2010-08-11Bushcraft Kit
A nice video about the elements to have in you bushcraft kit. These are the kind of people who go out with just the bare essentials, no extras, no luxuries. I have even heard of some bush craft people who go out with only a fanny pack.... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-08-10Things to consider when taking cubs camping
First and most important!! Make sure to make sure either it is either a Pack camping event or Family camping event.If it is a Pack camping event, then there is paper work and rules that have to be followed so BSA insurance covers the event. Yes, you can still have fun camping, just need to follow the rules and make sure you have the appropriate number of trained adult leaders. The training needed to go... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2010-08-07Troop Meeting Planning
There are many ways to break down and organize a Troop Meeting.Pre-Opening – a game or activity that as Scouts arrive can jump into instantly without waiting for another round to start. Usually this is scheduled to start like 10-15 mins before the meeting, but really should start when the first Scout arrives. http://insanescouter.org/c/42/pre_openings.htmlOpening – opening flags, prayer, etc that you do at the start of your meeting. http://insanescouter.org/c/157/Flag_Opening.html Skill Development – the meat of... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-08-05Did you know...
Did you know that you no longer need to login to comment add comments to blog posts? Its true! When looking at a post, scroll down to comment section, and then enter in a name, email, and your comment. Nothing could be easier. Please note, your email is not shared publicly. I look forward to seeing your thoughts, advice and ideas... ... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-08-03Wow – 200 Posts!!!
Wow! Amazing! What a grand day. This is our 200th blog post. I would like to think you all for your support and reading my ramblings. I think this would be a great post to to take a look at some of our past posts...Butterscotch Trail Mix was a recipe I invented as a teenager. It really is just normal trail mix, but with butterscotch cookie chips mixed in, instead of m&m's or what ever.... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-07-31