The Scoutmaster Minute

Over the last couple of days, since I posted my Cold weather Camping Card, there has been a lot of discussion and email flying around about techniques, procedures, and skills needed for, in particular, cold weather camping.I would suggest that as Scout leaders we take this very seriously.If your unit goes out and camps in [...]

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I recently posted a “Cold Weather fact Card” that our Scout Troop uses for training and preparing for cold weather camping.The beauty of the internet is that we can share ideas, thoughts, and information.. and most of all we learn (in most cases).So immediately I have been called out for my “Sources”.. well here they are.The information [...]

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In the PTC Media Forums the subject of Den Chiefs came up.  There were some questions from a Cub Scout leader that was looking to have a Den Chief for her Den in the coming year.Here is my response:From a Scoutmasters perspective, Den Chiefs are a fantastic asset to your unit.Having said that.. lets focus [...]

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This is the Cold Weather Camping Fact sheet or help card that we use at my Troop.It is a nice tool for teaching cold weather camping to the Scouts.  We find it helpful to the Scouts so they can use it as a reference sheet.We print them and laminate them.. they are light weight and fit nice [...]

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I think that as long as there are guys like me there will be debates on which is the best type of stove to take on backpacking trips.  And as long as there are guys like me.. we will have each type of stove.. so we can meet our needs in the backcountry.So the current [...]

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I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas.Christmas is such a special time of year for me and my family and I hope that this Christmas, even when times are tough, there is not enough bang in the buck, we are still at war, and jobs are [...]

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In Show 46 I have a great interview with an incedible Scouter.  Most of you that follow scouting on the internet know of Halfeagle.com .  Even more of you know of ClassB.com … well meet the man behind the scenes in this interview.Learn more about BSA Branding and get a glimps of the Scouting life of Gregg [...]

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PTC Media wishes you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year! Go to www.ptcmedia.net to listen to or download the PTCMedia Christmas special! Listen here Have a Great Scouting…. CHRISTMAS!

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Mike Walton  from the US Scouting Service Project issued a challenge for 2010 for all of us in the Scouting world.  Check it out here.A week or so ago.. I issued the same challenge of the Scoutmaster Minute Facebook site.I encourage all of you to take this challenge.Tell our story.. It is a story that [...]

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In this show we talk about Cold Weather First Aid/Injuries. Jerry discusses the major cold weather injuries, prevention, symptoms and treatment, that you may run into during your Cold weather camping adventures. Topics include; Dehydration, Hypothermia, and Frost Bite. To learn more about Cold Weather First Aid and Cold Weather Injuries check out these sites: [...]

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