The Scoutmaster Minute

Today is the last chance to get your Tip or Recipe in… Act fast! Tomorrow I will start the final cut and come up with a winner (or two). A big thanks to all of you that have participated in this contest.  I can tell you that it has been a lot of fun for [...]

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This is the Video that I put together to celebrate a great week at Summer Camp with the Scouts of Troop 664.  We had a great week and the video really shows the fun we had.  Enjoy! http://www.facebook.com/v/1208699651094Have a Great Scouting Day! ** This summer camp is at Camp Pigott in the Chief Seattle Council [...]

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There is not a Scoutmaster that I know that has not said those words in conversation.  We all know of a boy that really does need Scouting.  We have them in our Troops, we know them in the neighborhood, we see them in our kids Schools. Right before summer camp I was informed that we [...]

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NOTE: I am updating this post to reflect some questions/comments that I have received (8-28-09) What’s in My Backpack.  Most Backpackers are always tweeking their gear, replacing old stuff with new, looking for lighter, tougher, more useful (multi use) and of course just plain cool gear. Recently I upgraded some gear, namely my backpack. After [...]

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Our first contest is keeping me busy test new tips and of course some good eats. You only have 5 days left to submit your tip or recipe.   Trust me when I say that there is NO CLEAR winner yet.. so everyone has a chance. Get your tips and recipes in sooner than later. [...]

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I received a comment on my post about Backpacking Trip planning made easy.  The Reader asked a few questions I would love to answer. Here is his comment: Jerry,Oregon must be a great place for backpacking. Tell us how far you have to go to get to the trail heads around you. And how far [...]

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Planning for a Backpacking trek can be a chore or a pleasure.  Most Scouts shy away from the chore.. SOOOO… here are a few ways to make Trek planning for the Scouts  simple and less “Chore like”. First and foremost.. the Scouts should be planning their treks.  This develops a good sense of responsibility and [...]

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By now most of you have read the most recent issue of Scouting Magazine.   Bob Mazzuca started off the theme of fitness in his “From The CSE” article on page 8.    Then on page 45 there is an article called “Fat Chance”.  In the intro of the article it says, ” People who [...]

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I have talked about it before.. but I love to pass on “Expert” advice on backpacking and camping gear.  I always tell the Scouts that if you take care of your gear it will take care of you.  Your tent is more than likely the most expensive or at least in the top three most [...]

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We have been talking a lot lately about gear.  I did a couple podcasts on gear and have received lots of great feedback and comments on what is peoples backpacks and what they prefer to use when out on the trail.  Yesterday I took some time and listened to my good buddy Shawn’s latest podcast. [...]

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