The Scoutmaster Minute

Just a quick video about team building.  Its from the 1990 JLT video.. but a good message that show cases YOUTH LEADERSHIP… see a theme here folks…Have a Great Scouting Day!http://www.youtube.com/v/kUaA5IUEj0w?fs=1&hl=en_US

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Ten Essentials of ScoutmastershipBy William “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt A belief in boys that will make you want to invest yourself and your time on their behalf. A zeal focused upon one point—the boy’s happiness through his formative years—”A happy boy is a good boy, a good boy is a good citizen.”An immense faith in [...]

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William “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt described his ideal boy run as follows:“Troop No. 3 has its share of Merit Badge Scouts and streamers testifying to its proficiency at Council Rallies and Camporees. Yet, its Scoutmaster is never much in evidence. He keeps himself in the background and offers only such stimulus, guidance and is necessary [...]

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I have been doing a lot of reading lately in old Scout literature.  Old handbooks, Boy’s Life Magazines from the ’40′s and other material in an attempt to do well.. a couple things.  First learn more about Scouting, second learn more about William Hillcourt aka ‘Green Bar Bill’, and finally to develop some good resources [...]

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Again with the reflective mood… Found these talented women on the You Tube.. Just enjoy andMERRY CHRISTMAS!http://www.youtube.com/v/1eLDvM7eSq0?fs=1&hl=en_US

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You know the older I get the more reflective I get.. yep.. I glow in the dark.. I find myself taking more and more time to reflect on things, events that have made a mark on my life, both good and bad, times that we share as family and friends, and thoughts and ideas that [...]

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I know that you all saw this in the latest issue of Scouting Magazine, but they only gave you a link to the requirements… well if your unit is anything like mine this will be a snap and a great incentive to get those younger Scouts to work on the trail to First Class.I really [...]

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Someone had some time on their hands… love this video though…http://www.youtube.com/v/GkHNNPM7pJA?fs=1&hl=en_USIts a week before Christmas…Have a Great Scouting Day!

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Picked this up from National Geographic TravelerI hope they don’t mind me reposting it… I give them all the credit.. good story, one worth sharing with your Scouts. By Boyd Matson I’m not what you’d call a plant guy. Don’t get me wrong. I like looking at them; I want them in my yard; I [...]

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As we enter this busy time of the year, don’t let the hustle and bustle of the season lead you away from the Oath and Law. Now is the time to be Cheerful, Reverent, and Helpful.Every day renew the promise to do your duty to God and your Country and live the promise you make to [...]

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