Postcards from Coast to Coast for Blue and Gold
Our Blue & Gold coordinator made a little twist on February's theme of "American ABC's" to "Scouting Coast to Coast." In preparation for the banquet, each Den was assigned 5 to 6 states to learn about and inspire their den's table decorations. As a den leader I decided to test the social networking waters for the boys in my den and reach out to total strangers via Twitter and ask for postcards to include in our... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-04-09Label side-affects…and I am not talking the sticky glue on the back.
Everyday we work with different sort of labels, whether it be labeling people or being labeled and us trying to deal with it. If you work with kids, such as in a school setting where you are an authoritative figure (or even if you are not), you have probably seen a child and instantly labeled a child with the dreaded “TROUBLE†word. Are we justified in doing so however? Are we essentially hurting the child? I admit,... [More]
By: aaron patton On: 2009-04-03Scout Earns Award of Heroism
Scouts honor selfless area teen Wheatland youth helped protect lives during 2008 tornadoes BY JILL TATGE-ROZELL jrozell@kenoshanews.com WHEATLAND — When Alex Rupp took part in a mock emergency drill at Boy Scout Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta in Burlington he knew he was gaining useful skills. “They acted like a tornado hit the camp,†Rupp, who lives by the “Be Prepared†motto, recalls. He never thought the scenario would play out for real, but that experience helped when the sirens went off... [More]
By: joe parajecki On: 2009-02-27Scouts of the World Award Discovery in UK
Scouts of the World Award Discovery in UK The second UK Scouts of the World Award Discovery was completed by eleven members from across the UK, over two weekends they learned loads about the world around them and became great friends. The Scouts of the World Award is and International opportunity for Rovers which gives young adults more opportunities to face the challenges of the future as identified by the Millennium Declaration which was unanimously adopted by... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-02-12Jungle Book -- If
This passage is from Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling ... I really liked it and thought I would share. IF If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you But make allowance for their doubting too, If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-02-12Our Cubbing Years
I saw this posted on a Scouting mailing list and thought I would share it. Hope you enjoy... Our Cubbing Years My bowling ball is gathering dust, My favorite golf clubs are full of rust. The satisfaction from down inside Removes the selfish feelings I try to hide. We joined Cubbin' and it has been fun, Glad I took this time to spend with my son. For these short years we will be pals, Until he starts... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-02-10S.C.O.U.T.I.N.G
What do these letters mean to you... S.C.O.U.T.I.N.G Here are some answers I found on a UK Scouting message board. Please feel free to send me your answers via email and I add them to this or a new post. Sensational Challenging Outdoors Unique Together Inspirational Networking Global Social Camaraderie Outdoors Uniform Teaching of new skills Investigating New experiences Great adventure Surprises Challenge Outdoor Unlimited Teamwork Independence Negotiation Go for it S- Suprising C- Challenging... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-02-07Hot Chocolate Wisdom
A group of Eagle Scouts, well established in their careers, were discussing their lives at a Troop reunion. They decided to go visit their old Scoutmaster, now retired, who was always an inspiration to them. During their visit, the conversation turned to complaints about stress in their work, lives and relationships. Offering his guests hot chocolate, the Scoutmaster went into the kitchen and returned with a large pot of hot chocolate and an assortment... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2009-01-28Because of My Son
BECAUSE OF MY SON Becuase of my son - I found a job to do. became a Scouter, tried and true! I understand boys.better - becuase of my son. It happened through Scouting - Gee, what fun' Becuase of my son - I can be worthwhile. OR what a reward, to see a boy's smile! Tis endless, the pleasures gained from Scouting. Because of my son - I attend each meeting and outing! Because of my son - I've gained friends beyond measure. Tis indeed... [More]
By: joe parajecki On: 2009-01-24Scouting New Years Resolution
This is my Scouting New Years resolutions Well here it is January 4th. How many of you have made New Years Resolutions? If your like most people you've made one to lose some weight, or to be more organized, or to go to school and work on that degree or???? But How many of you have made Scouting New Years Resolutions? I thought I'd share with you mine for this year....... First I promise to do my best to help the... [More]
By: joe parajecki On: 2009-01-04