InsaneScouter - Visiting a Fire or Police station - ISNL 21-31 - Newsletter

Visiting a Fire or Police station - ISNL 21-31

Historic: We consider this item to be historic and as such it may no longer be appropriate for todays Scouts. Please refer to your local scouting policies and use your best judgment.
insanescouter newsletter logo

Hand Picked Scouting Content...

Published: Sep 27, 2021

Oh wow, it's another week and another newsletter. There are three ways you can help us.

1) If this email goes into your spam folder, make sure you mark it as not spam

2) Did you know free email clients such as Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, outlook, and even AOL monitor what emails you look at, how many links you click on, if you view the images, etc.?  So make sure you view the images and click on a link or two that interest you. Let the email clients know you like this email.

3) Share this email with your Scouting friends. Let them know it's an excellent way to find new ideas and keep abreast of Scouting news.

Do you find the resources we share useful? Do you appreciate all our hard work? Say thanks by signing up for patreon.com/insanescouter we have options between $1.50 and $6.00 a month. Patreon is safe, it's used by thousands of podcasters and YouTubers. If you prefer, we have PayPal too.

Recycled InsaneScouter

  Personnel:  Cubmaster, person offstage to shout part of Bandar-log, Bageera and others (it is much more effective if they cannot be seen by anyone)  Cub Scout Boys can be the Monkey People. Cubmaster:  You know that our lives today are much like the jungle that ......

  My country 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty. Of thee, I sing. Land where my father's died, Land of the pilgrim's pride, From every mountainside Let freedom ring. My native country thee, Land of the noble free, Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and ......

There was a man named Baden-Powell Started us out toward our goal. He spread scouting far and wide And his wife worked with Girl Guides. Lady Olave was the first Chief Guide She spread the news the world wide Each G......

NARRATOR: I represent the Spirit of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouting. I am also the Spirit of Scouting Past and Present. Here is our future---Cub Scouts of America. 1ST BOY: In the Cub Scout Promise, we say, "I promise to do my duty to God", and religious act......

Setting: Need 6 persons - 1 narrator and 5 in Indian costumes. NARRATOR: Gives a short welcome and then says: Since the birth of the United States, Millions and Millions of immigrants (our forefathers) have come to this country in search of opportunities denied the......

Ingredients: 1 pkg crescent rolls 1 pkg taco seasoning 1 pkg grated mozzarella cheese 1 pkg Doritos (plain) 1 small can tomato paste 1 pkg grated cheddar cheese 1 lb ground beefDirections: Pr......

Have you found since you turned me down, The one that you were searching for. Are you glad that you made me sad, For you know I vowed to love you evermore. CHORUS:  What d......

I will be honest winter camping is one skill I well could use some more training and experience in. Recently I was curious and did some googling and found this good YouTube video on how to make a Snow Shelter. ...

This tip is thanks to Mark Ray from http://www.eaglebook.com While an Eagle court of honor is a troop function, a large part of the audience is usually made up of the honorees family and friends. Thats especially true with older Scouts who may not be well know......

No one knows it all It will allow you to put on a better program and help more Scouts You will have fun and meet interesting people Think of all the great things you will be asked to help with afterwards ......

This is really more of an outline or a complete meeting with the opening and closing based on authentic Indian rituals. It should be held out of doors with a real fire but it could be done indoors with an artificial one or the opening could be changed. If......

CUBMASTER: Have you ever thought of the blood and tears that have been shed for our nation throughout the years? We have won all our wars, but we have not yet lear......

I've got a mule, her name is Sal, Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal.She's a good ol' worker and a good ol' pal, Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal.We've hauled some barges in our day, Filled with lumber, coal, and hay, And now we know ev'ry i......

This weekend my W2s joined a local Troop for Fall Camporee in Shepherdstown, WV. We hiked 7 miles through historic Antietam and learned a great deal about the battle, but the boys learned even more about camp cooking, chores and were able to participate in a ca......

Personnel: Den Leader, advancing Cub ScoutEquipment: Bead from Immediate Recognition KitDen Leader: Today (Name) gets his fourth bead for passing three more achievements for Wolf (or Bear) rank. Do you ......

Geology 101 - Gale Martin - Class Notes History Behind Plate Tectonics Theory To understand the theory of plate tectonics, it's best to know the history and development of the idea. The theory was developed through many years of scientific study and 'argument......

Have each of the letters spelling "pirates" on a heavy colored tagboard. Put the script for each letter on the back of the tagboard. Each boy in turn brings his letter from behind his back, holds it up for all to see, and reads what his letter represents. P stands ......

  S - is for SCOUTING, a well-rounded activity. E - is for EACH Cub Scout doing his best all the time. A - is for AWARENESS of our duty to God and Country. A - is for ALL people working together. D - is for DEPENDABLE, which we always ......

Preparation: Hold a Wolf Badge in your hand.Cubmaster: A badge in Scouting is a piece of embroidered cloth. Ifyou were trying to sell that badge, it wouldn't sell for very much money.The real value of the badge is in what it represents the t......

Charlie was a pigeon, a pigeon, a pigeon. Charlie was a pigeon, a pigeon that flew. He flew in the morning, he flew in the night, And when he got home he was covered in....... (Repeat ad nauseum!)......

  PROPS: The boys can make posters or pictures showing the different varieties of the Eagle. Divide these lines up with the boys in your den. Adjust it to suit them....
 

Hello it is ptsteve again, Just got back from our Christmas Party and awarding my Webelos 2's their Arrow of Light award and patch.  Had each Scout bring their parents forward to receive the parents pin when they received their patch.  Many of the parents came up ......

How many of you know that purple patch you wear on your uniform represents that Boy Scouts of America is a member of the World Organization Scouting Movement (WOSM). WOSM is the organization all Scouting programs world wide are part of, thus why its refereed to as the world brotherho......

Five green and speckled frogs Sat on a speckled log Eating the most delicious bugs Yum-yum! One jumped into the pool Where it was nice and cool Now there are four green speckled frogs. Four green and speckled frogs......
 

I'd do anything for you, dear, anythingFor you mean everything to meI know that I'd go anywhere for your smile, anywhereFor your smile everywhere I'd seeLet the clouds of grey come alongSurely they won't stay very longIf you'll say --- Y......

21st Century humans are evolving into a people who take life for granted.  Go to your local supercenter at any given time and watch the kids throwing fits because they don't get the latest and greatest whats-it if you need proof.  M......


Comics

Scouts Train tunnel

https://www.the-cartoonist.com/knots/

CoveyLogic_works everywhere

https://www.facebook.com/CoveyLogic/

Blogs


PARI: What is the most famous gate in the world?YAZDAAN: No idea.PARI: Colgate!...


For more than 100 years, the Order of the Arrow has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Unit elections are permitted in Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scout units. For more information on helping your Scouts become OA members, read this ......


One kind act leads to another. And another. Eventually, you have a whole chain of Good Turns steppingstones toward a better world. For Sophia Pierce, a 17-year-old Life Scout from Troop 114G of Littleton, Colo. (Denver Area Council), this string of kind acts started at the Children's Hospital Colorado.  ......
 


Table of Contents Why Visit a Fire Station or Police Station? Resources and Related Achievements Related Cub Scout Adventures Related Merit Badges Tips for Taking Your Den on a Visit Why Visit ......


Table of Contents Does It Promote Junk Food? Actions Tune Lyrics for Refrain Resources Video The Star Wars Song More Songs for Scouts Digital Scout Songbook Does the Fast Food Song Promote ......


Whether in the air or on the ground, the young people of Exploring Post 1010 know how to build impressive machines.  Their rockets, quadcopters and robots regularly qualify for and even win  national competitions. So it's no surprise that Exploring Post 1010 is itself built like an impressively functioning ......
 


Table of Contents The Question Ideas Pack Leadership and Structure Procedures Den Information Resources Extras for Newbies Add Your Ideas A Question about a New Leader Orientation Tom sent ......
 


Many units were forced to shift their plans because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scouts found ways to continue Scouting while staying safe. We asked Scouters to share photos of advancements and adventures from the past several months. Here are a few. Continue to follow the COVID-19 guidelines for your area. ......


When the Dentistry merit badge debuted in 1975, The New York Times covered the news with this clever headline:A New Drill For Scouts: A Dentists.Time was when the tools of Scouting were a compass and an ax, the Times article read. “In the new Boy Scouts, it ......


With summer giving way to autumn, many are rushing for one last trip into the river, across the lake, or along a coast before chilly temperatures take over.  While traveling along waterways, make sure to recreate responsibly by following these tips. This picture was taken from a small island only ......


Note: BSA is retiring this adventure on May 31, 2022. Looking Back Looking Forward is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. For the Looking Back, Looking Forward adventure, Webelos learn about the past and create a time capsule. For this adventure, Webelos ......


About Tell It Like It Isn't Tell It Like It Isn't is the game most of us know as Telephone. Yes, it really is that simple. This game works well at a meeting focused on communication. It can also be used to emphasize the ......

News

Isaac L. Baker and Kase D. VanBlijenburgh of Elizabethtown have earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Rank Award. They are ......
 

Graham was even recognized as an outstanding Eagle Scout last year “for service to our community 25 years after earning his Eagle Scout badge..

Oyster Bay Girl Scout Troop 211 members Molly Bowden, Clementine Edwins and Abigail ... Having worked with my older son working on his eagle scout project, ......

The Boy Scouts carry the Theme Banner starting the La Grange Pet Parade celebrating ... Boy Scout Packs and Girl Scouts Troops, the Trinity Irish Dancers,  ......
 

Boy Scout Troop 6 will host a public open meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 75 East Ave. Any boy aged 11 or older, ......
 

PHOTO PROVIDED Preston Evey, son of Mr and Mrs. Justin Evey, of Bellefonte, recently received his Eagle Scout Award at a Court of Honor held at Buffalo Run Community Park. Preston is a member of BSA ......
 

The young women of Boy Scouts Troop 713 are making their presence known: Yes, girls can be Boy Scouts and they are proving they can take on any challenge, learn, excel and lead....

He was a member of First Baptist Church in South Boston and the Boy Scouts of America where he was an Eagle Scout and Scoutmaster. Thomas Dickerson Coates ......

One local Boy Scout completed his Eagle Scout project after more than a year due to COVID-19 delays. Matthew McCarty, 16, of Troop 770 from St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church recently installed ......

Now, he has reached the pinnacle, completing his Eagle Scout project. The Eagle Scout is the highest honor for Boy Scouts. The raised garden beds he built were dedicated on Sunday, Sept. 12. Kunst, 16 ......

The Eagle Award with five palms was presented by Assistant Scoutmaster Jeff Manning. Karter was a Cub Scout in Pack 308 and received the Cub Scout God and ......

Stephen Andrusyk of Scouts BSA Troop 202 earned his Eagle Scout award which is the highest honor in Scouts BSA. The 17-year-old is currently in his seventh year with Troop 202, chartered through Faith ......

Eagle Scout Josh Leshinskie, 18, of Boy Scout Troop 36 in Gilbertsville received his final merit badges at his troop’s August Court of Honor. In total, Josh earned all 137 merit badges, an ......

Close friends Eddie Kramer and Parker Harmon are avid hunters, members of Nevis Boy Scout Troop 56 and Eagle Scouts. They don't go to school together ......

Boy Scouts of America Troop 91 of Morristown presented its latest Eagle Scouts to the congregation of First United Methodist Church of Morristown....

Modern Woodmen of America members in Mansfield recently helped raise money for Buckeye Council Boy Scouts of America with a special fundraising event on Thursday, Sept. 16....

Scoutmaster Matt McLaughlin said the tree planting is a way for the troop to give back to the community. “With the Cub Scout troop that we have and our Webelos,  ......

Brett Clark is a sophomore at Volunteer High School and started his Scouting journey with Cub Scouts, progressing on to Boy Scouts and now receiving the ......

Boy Scouts of America are helping the kids "Race into Scouting". WDRB's Keith Kaiser gets into the racing spirit learning about the Pinewood Derby. Future Scouts learn about the Scouting program at ......

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -- Boy Scout Troop 68 member, Shane Morrison, dedicated time and efforts to his recent Eagle Scout project in honor of long-time ......
 

The honor of being the first Boy Scout in Berkshire County ever to receive an Eagle badge from the hands of a president of the United States, fell to Herbert ......

Adam Distasio decided to help those in need by building a blessing box for his Eagle Scout project. On Sunday, he completed his project, so now the little food pantry sits in the back of St. John's ......

Three members of Boy Scout Troop 128, sponsored by St. John’s Episcopal Church in McLean, ascended to Eagle Scout rank during a Court of Honor program held at the church ......

MARPLE– The Constellation District of the Cradle of Liberty Council of Scouts BSA is has announced that Matthew Reitano of Troop 122 of Broomall has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Matt ......

 
Podcasts

Scouts host a “Gin and Ale fundraiser, Labwares founder is honoured by Scouts BSA...and a father for international Scouting is remembered. News Stories Labware's Kershner to be honored at Boy Scout fund-raiser | Delaware Business NowTributes to father for international Scouting in Western Europe | Delano NewsGarstang Scouts to hold ......

Youtube


A new twist on the campfire classic Bingo with lyrics that celebrate the of girls. See the Behind the Scenes https://youtu.be/d4EI7dbKbnY Learn more about registering for Girl Guides https://girlguides.ca/firesongs GIRLS LET'S GO “ LYRICS: To the tune of Bingo ......
 


When girls stick together, they can do anything. That's why Girl Guides is all about creating those moments of fun and connection where girls can unleash their potential. And why we've updated our favourite campfire songs to celebrate the that happens when girls get together. ......
 


The first ever Media Relations Workshop with Grand Canyon Council to help unit and district Scouters better leverage local media in support of Scouting. Presented by our marketing partners at LAVIDGE. Tips and Tricks: -Anticipate the questions you will receive -Practice working in your message early ......
 

The first ever Social Media Workshop with Grand Canyon Council for unit and district Scouters and parents. [recorded workshop with LAVIDGE on September 16, 2021] Tips and tricks include: -Be concise -Interact with followers -Join in on communities -Keep and eye on trending topics -Think about ......


The first ever Social Media Workshop with Grand Canyon Council for unit and district Scouters and parents presented by our marketing partners at LAVIDGE. Tips and tricks include: -Be concise -Interact with followers -Join in on communities -Keep and eye on trending topics -Think about boosted posts ......


I was very happy to help this Scouter from PA find a new home for his collection. In this unboxing video I crack open the two boxes and go through what he kept all these years. In the video you will see lots of Scouting items from PA ......

Pinterest


These 20 ways to teach kids about respect include my previous lessons, crafts, activities, book collections and thoughts...


Positive Behavior Posters for the Classroom and School...


From "loyal" to "considerate, " help your child find words that describe how to be a good friend....
 


...


exercise to make the kids really think about what makes a good friend...
 


These 1913 Scout Law postcards are the coolest thing you'll see today - Bryan on Scouting...
 

 

...
 
 

 

...
 
 


40 activities to promote social awareness, resilience, friendship, sharing and positive thinking in your classroom. Help students to think about their actions and how they influence others. Tackle bullying and negativity by implementing a social learning program in your classroom creating a positive learning environment. teaching learning education class student ......
 


A Scout is Reverent: A Privilege to Counsel the Boy Scouts of America Catholic Religious Emblem Program...
 
 

 

...
 

 

...

Jobs
 

Follows all safety standards and established GSNETX policies and procedures for events and activities with girls, volunteers, parents and program partners.From Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas - Fri, 10 Sep 2021 22:06:16 GMT - View all Dallas, TX jobs...
 
 

Develop equitable processes to support girls and families who prefer Hmong, for full participation in all aspects of Girl Scouting.From Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes Inc. - Wed, 22 Sep 2021 23:36:12 GMT - View all Schofield, WI jobs...
 

Marketing Skill - Attracts support for the Girl Scout program, its key messages, and products, by promoting visibility and credibility of Girl Scouts in the…From Indeed - Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:00:58 GMT - View all Richmond, VA jobs...
 

Collaborate with community partners and educational institutions to provide girls with the opportunity to participate in Girl Scout activities.From Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast - Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:34:48 GMT - View all East Troy, WI jobs...
 
 

The Recruiter (Girl and Adult) is responsible for developing and executing effective recruitment strategies, to increase awareness of Girl Scouting and to…From Girl Scouts Of Texas Oklahoma Plain - Thu, 23 Sep 2021 04:41:56 GMT - View all Fort Worth, TX jobs...
 

The research and evaluation priorities aim to provide insights on the effectiveness of both new and existing Girl Scout programs and initiatives for the…From Girl Scouts Of Texas Oklahoma Plain - Thu, 23 Sep 2021 22:56:02 GMT - View all Fort Worth, TX jobs...
 
 

Supports volunteers in delivery and leadership of council programs, and ensures programs provide leadership development opportunities for girls.From Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas - Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:19:07 GMT - View all Dallas, TX jobs...
 
 

The Program Delivery Specialist provides high quality Girl Scout programs in various schools in Longview and Tyler that will build courage, confidence and… $10.50 an hourFrom Indeed - Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:59:04 GMT - View all Longview, TX jobs...

 

So, how did you like this issue?

 

We are still trying to grow our list. If you find this newsletter useful please tweet about us! Thanks. Also, if you have a site or blog related to insanescouter then please link to our site.

If your having trouble viewing this newsletter, you may view it online.


Too much email in your life? You may Unsubscribe

 

 

Materials found on InsaneScouter'.org is © 1998 - 2025, but may be reproduced and used for anything consistent with the Scouting and Guiding programs. Unless otherwise noted on the page. If you believe we are republishing your copyrighted material without permission, please Contact Us including the url to have it removed or your copyright information added. All opinions expressed on these pages are those of the original authors. All holdings are subject to this Disclaimer.

Please be advised that InsaneScouter is NOT affiliated with any Scouting or Guiding Organization including Boy Scouts of America.

Scouting resources for Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Girl Guides, Girl Scout, Cub Scout, Venturing, Exploring, Beavers, Joey, Boy Scout Leaders