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Friendly Persuasion ::: Unfortunately, 2 hrs. ANY of Ken Burns documentaries. All are formatted for tv, so are one and two hour episodes. Jazz, baseball, Civil War, National Parks,you name it::: Brooklyn Bridge (1981) The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984) The Statue of Liberty (1985) Huey Long (1985) The Congress (1988) Thomas Hart Benton (1988) The Civil War (1990) Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio (1991) Baseball Innings 1-9 (1994), 10th Inning (2010) Thomas Jefferson (1997) Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery

Yep. First and only event of it's kind in his life? Umpteen years ago?That's one thing. One of several? Something else. Sister in law needs help? OMH, "Member Closed Account", are you there? Anything else to say?

As you can see, there are many choices. Depends on how big the flag(s) is/are. Depends how rustic you want to be. New pole that screws together in the middle, makes a 8' pole into a 4' package. Lash some poles as tall as you like, brace and guy the pole with 3 or 4 guy ropes. But this is a Cub Pack, yes? How grand do you want your camp flag to be? How portable? We collected a 15' tall straight poplar pole (the young tree was in the wrong place) and use it every year for the Cub Scout Day Camp and other events. It has a pulley and halyard lashed to the top. The pole has been lashed to the

Ditto the previous... So many worms, so few cans... I would note that it is also not so much what has been done, but what have you done lately? We would hope your present reputation is worthy of your desire to do good. Go for it.

Scoutson wanted to do Farm Mechanics MB. In dealing with the cars and tractors on our "farmette", I knew he'd have no difficulty, but who and where is the MBC? Beat the District bushes, and could find no one. So I upped and made application to be the FM-MBC. Then, I put an item in our District newsletter: "Anyone wanting to do the Farm Mechanics Merit Badge, contact Mr. SSScout ..." Had 6 Scouts call, two from across the River (Hal?). Set up pre- requirements. We made appointment, met with parents and tools on our deck, visited the largest farm implement dealer in MD (owner very supportive w

Welcome to the forums. We hope you can find some help and sympathy here. Questions: Do you have any active Scouts? Who is your sponsoring charter organization? Have you contacted your Charter Org Representative? Do you have an active Troop Committee? Have you spoken with your District Commissioner and/or District Executive? Do you have a dictionary and know how to proof read before hitting "send"?

Did the pipeline ever get built?

A couple of things to try and some personal stories. I had a Cub in our Den that wore his uniform shirt unbuttoned. His mom said he "just didn't like buttons". One day, before the Pack meeting, while his mom watched, I knelt down by him and said to him, "gee, Frank, let me help you with your shirt. I know these buttons can be a hassle" and I started buttoning up his shirt. He did not protest, let me button everything up and then tucked his shirt in. He came to meetings all buttoned up after that. Never did get his neckerchief on, tho. Many Scout groups around the world do not use a "

Frederick News-Post, Tues. Sept. 22, 2009 pg.A1 "Marine Charged With Faking War Wounds For Gain" http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=95546 *sigh*

What Wingnut said. Some of the "fee" will be allotted to a) Registration fee (local council and national council, recently changed...maybe $15.) b) Boys' Life subscription (it's changed. ?$12.?) c) Troop dues. The Troop dues pays for the program. Possible expenses: space rental, camp fees, equipment purchase, camperships, awards purchases, books purchases, ). Troop can say everyone pays a share, or Troop can have fundraiser events to halp with expenses (see popcorn), or a combination. Still a bargain. Now about adult registration...

In teaching knots to Cubs, don't forget to include the parent/partners. Often, they don't know a bowline from a shoelace either. I teach at CSDC and usually end up on my back on the picnic table, tying the knot up in the air. That way, my right hand is on the same side as the Cubs right hand. If I FACE them, they have to transpose my right hand (on their left) to their right hand (assuming they know R from L!). I like Eamons idea of "robotic hands", having the boy tell one how to tie the knot. I could see a game made out of this, say, one boy is blindfolded, and the other boy tells the fi

Oh, you can do alot of google search for neat, pithy stuff from Baden-Powell or Seton or Yogi Berra (or Bear!). But ultimately any quote needs to take root from the experience of the receiver. Tiger Cubs aren't going to hear and take in the same idea as a 14 year old Star Scout or a dad or mom. Wait your time. Pick the quote to match the activity or such. Blue and Gold? Find a good American Native story or blessing about food and thankfulness. Bike ride? Hike? Tell'em a story about going somewhere and perservering. Boils down to Apache's comment, but make it Cub friendly and therefo

Aha... the Soccer Syndrome... I can drop my kid (not son, not boy..."kid") off at soccer practice and be free for two hours...The coach will teach'em good sportsmanship, skills and the rules. And I don't have to. How sad. The boys see the fun ahead, like being Cubs, but the parents don't see the need to be part of the Pack. While it is true that not every parent needs to be the Committee Chair or Cub Master, the boys do better if his parents have some role. I like to say that there is an "invisible" last line in the Law of the Pack: "The Parents also help the Pack GO." The talk I ha

Aha... the Soccer Syndrome... I can drop my kid (not son, not boy..."kid") off at soccer practice and be free for two hours...The coach will teach'em good sportsmanship, skills and the rules. And I don't have to. How sad. The boys see the fun ahead, like being Cubs, but the parents don't see the need to be part of the Pack. While it is true that not every parent needs to be the Committee Chair or Cub Master, the boys do better if his parents have some role. I like to say that there is an "invisible" last line in the Law of the Pack: "The Parents also help the Pack GO." The talk I ha

Ain't da internet wunnerful? http://www.girlscouts.org/program/gs_central/insignia/highest_awards/bronze_award.asp Sure sounds like a junior Eagle project, AND that the requirements are slated for an imminent renovation. Help kids, huh? Plan design and build a playground? For handicapped/challenged kids? Check with the local parks department. Nature trail? Signs and exhibits and trail creation and is it wheelchair accessable and publicity... Help plan and equip a waiting room at your hospital that is more kid friendly... Check with your church/temple. Local lib

Patch trading? Been known to happen. I like the idea that the patches I have on my jacket or in my shoe box are MINE, having been there and done that. However, at the NSJ I did meet some folks that offered patches as tokens of our friendship, the joint experience we had been thru, together. So, sometimes I exchanged a patch of mine, sometimes a hat, sometimes a special keyfob. I even once took off of my uni a patch in exchange for one my buddy offered. I knew I could get another of the one I removed, but my buddy's was a token of our shared time together. He may have brought a supply just fo

Yep, tying people up, nooses and such are a no-no. No rope around necks. Teach respectful, safe use. Show and teach fun knots, like the Chain Knot (shortens rope and stores it without tangles), Multi Overhand Knots, and rescue throws. Neatly coil 20 feet of rope and throw. Check http://www.activitytv.com/471-knot-impossible for some cool knotty magic. Google for the others.

Third hand to you folks::: A good friend just contacted me about his first WB weekend. Lots of good feelings, but one thing surprised him; and me when he apprised me of it. Among the participants were two 18 year olds. My friend said they were full participants, both Eagles, one a paid Scouter in Council, the other a Scouter in his old Troop while he goes to college P/T and works in a techy industry P/T. I said that seemed a bit young and (dare I say it) inexperienced for WB. But then, who am I to judge?

UNPOPPED popcorn. But it is harder than dog kibble, and can ricochet. Right on, New Joisey! Set up a range, control access to the range, roped off with yellow tape or rope. Targets to firing line, about 15'... 5 or 10' behind firing line is the ready line. Dead area at least 20' behind the targets and either side. Safety tape/rope is 3 to 4 feet off ground,ALL TH WAY AROUND THE RANGE. Firing line staked on ground, wait line 3 - 4 ' up. Shooting Sports for Cub Scouts Guide::: http://www.stlbsa.org/NR/rdonlyres/42BDA04E-AE7A-40EC-832B-3CB4B7C68E15/0/CubScoutShootingSportsb

Thank you for the reminder. Sometimes we forget.

* Buddy system... * Wristwatch/timepiece... Rondezvous times... * Maps of the park... meeting place(s)... * Matching T-shirts/sweats... * ID on person... * Cellphones...number exchange... * Money talk, understanding who pays for what, how much... no surprises... * Some parks will not allow pocket knives, glass containers... find out ahead of time... Have Fun!

Bullying has been a frequent topic here. Use the "Search" function (upper left)and you will bring up many good discussions and information.

Jamboree costs can be large, no argument. I saw more than one Jambo Troop that evidently had some corporate sponsorship. On memorable gateway (see another thread) to the Troop campsite prominently extolled the deliciousness of a hometown pizza restaurant chain's product. Another displayed the local tractor company (won't mention any names but it was GREEN and YELLOW). No harm in checking around for some help with travel tickets and such.

Denanda. Bitte schon. I always thought that the reason for guidelines (minimum requirements?) is to spread around the collected wisdom and experience of the ages. So you go to the training, eat the donuts, read the manual, and create the archery range according to the "minimum" dimensions in the book. You are glad to have added another 10 yards all around, because, despite your instructions, one Cub decides (accidentally) to let fly before he has aimed and drawn fully, and the arrow goes FRUP before you or your Scout assistants can react. Little fingers and all that. The arrow bounce

Pack212: As they say: "Where does it say that?" And, also, my 20 pound unabridged doesn't list 'merrow'. And my wife seamstress doesn't know the term. What kind of stitch is that? Just curious.