Dreams
Dreams are wonderful, they are what keep us going, give us hope and something to look forward to. They are a big part of what motivates us to go through life day by day. Dreams are a big part of who we are and who we become. After all, we know the one who does not dream, never changes who they are or where they are going. However one has to be careful what they... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-08-04The Boy Scout
This is a poem / story written by a friend and I thought I would share it with you. Please login and leave feedback below, to help her improve it. T h e B o y S c o u t By Tara Phillips All Rights Reserved 2009 Republished with permission A boy scout at heart, always and forever. The program taught him social and character development. The young boy was timid and did not... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-08-03Aug - Fuzzy and Scouts Corner
Hi all, Fuzzy here, it has been a while since we last told you about our activities. We been up to loads of things and of course eating looooooooaaaaaads of salmon.When we write this we are getting ready for our cubby summercamp, we are really looking forward to all cool activities like climbing, swimming, archery and of course the campfires. What don’t like and we are sure won’t happen at camp is rain, as we... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-08-03First Contest
This is the email that was sent out to all newsletter subscribers on July 31, 2009. It offers other ways to let your friends know about InsaneScouter and still get credit in the contest. As the rid number is unique to each user I can not provide it to you here. You will need to login to your account an control panel (on the right side of this page once you login will be a... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-07-31759: Boy Scouts of Harlem
I just watched “759: Boy Scouts of Harlem” which is a great documentary Scout film by Jake Boritt and Justin Szlasa about a Boy Scout Troop 759. The film is 72 minutes long. I found the film reminding me of my first year at Summer Camp as a young lad, including the fears I had and the triumphs I made. The film honestly depicts inner city Scouting and what summer camp is like for them.... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-07-26Rain Tax
There has been a lot floating around on twitter and other social media venues recently in regards to the UK rain tax. I have spent the last few days trying to comprehend what it is all about. Here is my understanding and take on it.Various water utility companies are now charging non profits, including Scout Groups for the draining of rain water in the sewer. The tax is based on area. This means if... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-07-15BSA 2010 Marketing
I recently came across this video on a mailing list and I thought I would share it. The content of the video is interesting but is done by BSA and takes the "company line" approach. It does brefily talk about a cool virtual tool that BSA provides councils to get marketing materials that they simple tweak online and then send to the printers. Also seems BSA is going to provide councils with a simple hosting... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-07-12KBOOM!!!
With the foruth of July having just past it got me thinking of a short story I wrote in August of 1996. I hope you enjoy. KBOOM!!! The crackling thunder of firecrackers, lured me to an open window overlooking the dark alley below. Several lads stood stunned and appeared to be full of fear, as if something terrible had just happened. In the center of the group laid a boy in a puddle of blood, next to... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-07-06Working with challenging Scouts
In a earlier post I talked about how I was as a Scout, my learning disabilities and what Scouting meant to me. In this post I would like to offer a few points on how to deal with other Scouts like me. The first thing don't hide the problems from the youth. When I was youth I did not know they were trying to kick me out or even some of the results of my actions.... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-07-01Drew's Bad Birthday
What follows is a original heart warming fictional short story that I wrote called "Drew's Bad Birthday". It is long for a blog post but I think you will enjoy it all the same. I have many more stories so if you like this one I will post more. “Mom,†I whined “Why do I have to go outside, it is my birthday?†“I have to clean the house, now get!†she yelled pointing at the door. Not... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-06-24