The Scoutmaster Minute

This weekend before we hiked out of camp, our chaplains aid delivered a real nice Scouts Own service.  His message to the Troop was to develop good habits.  He challenged the Troop to stay away from bad habits, especially when camping.  Our chaplains aid really nailed it and in not so many words called out some of the guys [...]

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When I hike or hit the trail on a nice backpacking trip I always use trekking poles.  They are great little tools that help climb hills, steady myself through rocky terrain, ease the load when descending and generally, they keep me balanced.Some people use one trekking pole or staff, personally, I think that two poles are better as they [...]

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Every once in a while you need to check your compass and determine whether or not you are heading in the right direction, you need to detour a bit, or just confirm that all is well and you keep on hiking.Periodically a unit should sit down with their plan and review it, check the compass [...]

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OK, when you love camping and you have a little time on your hands.. well this is what happens.Here are a couple videos I slapped together to talk about winter gear and cooking… It just does not get any better than that my friends.  ( I had to do the video in two parts because [...]

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Adventure Base 100 is touring America, unfortunately it will not be coming to my Council, but it will be coming to the Chief Seattle Council up North.  Fortunately for me I will get to explore Adventure Base 100 at the National Jamboree!This video really shows the Value of Scouting.  It’s time America sees it and understands [...]

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In this show Scoutmaster Jerry gets pumped about our heritage and legacy and prepares to celebrate the Centennial! Share your Scouting story or way that you are celebrating the Centennial email Scoutmaster Jerry at tbirdironchef@gmail.com or find him on Skype and talk about it.. hey it may end up in a show (more than likely).  Skype is [...]

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Wishing all of you the very best in this New Year!  As we celebrate all that Scouting has given we look ahead to all that Scouting has to offer in the coming years.2010 is the year for Scouting.. Lets make the very most of it! Have a Great Scouting Year!

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