The Scoutmaster Minute

An avid listener of the Scoutmaster minute Podcast wants behind the curtain.  In a email, the listener asked me to do a show on questions. SOOOOO.. here we go… we are going to do 20 questions. ASK… whatever you want and I will answer them.  Ask about me, about Scouting, about backpacking or camping.. whatever.. [...]

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God created Football.Yes fans its Saturday in the fall and time to settle in for football.  As I laid out this season, which games I could not miss, the teams that have the best shot at a National title, and interesting story lines, I got caught up in what Football really is.  It is a metaphor of [...]

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Here is a quick review of my new Pack.  The Mountain Hardwear Koa 55.http://www.youtube.com/v/w_kjVRGTgug&hl=en&fs=1&Have a Great Scouting Day!

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“Losing a game is heartbreaking. Losing your sense of excellence or worth is a tragedy.” – Joe PaternoI am a self proclaimed Football freak.  I love to watch Football, especially when my son is on the field.  This weekend I was blessed with watching some good football games, my son’s team won in a shut [...]

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I have started a new Mini Podcast.  These podcasts will be tips, recipes, and Scoutmaster Shorts.  This podcast is not replacing the Scoutmaster Minute Podcast, but a way that I can get short tips and stuff out for  people to enjoy.  So far the feed back is great on the the first two tips.Let me [...]

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In today’s paper there was a disturbing article about 5 Coaches from a High School in Portland that seem to  forgotten that they have a certain level of responsibility when it comes to their behavior.One of the men was the Basketball coach, it seems that he has an affliction for drinking and driving, and when [...]

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In this show Scoutmaster Jerry tackles a couple great topics. First, we talk about when Scouting Manifests itself in our Scouts.  Then we talk about Podcasting and Social Media, we wrap it up with where the heck has Scoutmaster Jerry been?  For more info and to listen in. Thanks for taking the time to listen [...]

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I consider myself pretty lucky.  I received an email today from the mother of one of my Scouts.  I appears that her son was to write an essay at School.  She forwarded the essay to me.  I would like to share it with you. HERO ESSAY by ElyIn my opinion a hero is someone who [...]

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On our last Backpacking Trip we took along with us some honored Veterans.  They had served their country with honor and dignity for years and it was fitting to take them on this last adventure for their retirement. The Scouts built a really nice fire, got it hot and established a nice bed of coals. [...]

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The Scouting News Blog posted a great video today.  You need to check it out. Love it! Have a Great Scouting Day!

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