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You must be joking. National almost never gives away anything for free.

Have some fun and test your knowledge on Firem'n Chit by taking this online test. http://melrosetroop68.org/tests-fire-online.html Steve B Scoutmaster, Troop 68, Melrose

I still remember in the 70's, when I was a teen, I would hear my dad call the television "the idiot box". We kids just laughed, after all, he was dad and not hip with the way things were. Now, I understand that not only is television the "idiot box" but we can add the terms immoral and adult oriented. Like stated earlier, there are not many good family oriented shows anymore. To make matters worse, the "idiot box" now has cousins known as gaming consoles and computers. Steve B http://melrosetroop68.org

I know what you mean. However, it is almost ancient history to the boys in Scouting now.

Hello friends of Scouting, I was busy this weekend and uploaded another couple of videos for you to watch. This time the videos showcase Boy Scouting from the 1980's. They are videos made from pictures taken from my troop's activities in 1983 and 1984. Boys have not changed too much since then, but boy, the clothes sure have. You can see them at: 1983 (Part 1) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck1G4OxQ0_M 1983 (Part 2) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09CeSItgDh8 1984 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYZ16caESX8 Videos from 1980, 1981, and 1983 have also been posted.

I have uploaded a video of our spring OA conclave held last May. The conclave was held at Parker Scout Reservation in central Minnesota. The video can be seen at: I invite you to watch the 5 minute video. Steve B Scoutmaster, Troop 68, CMC http://melrosetroop68.org

Hi gang, I guess this is more of a poll then anything... I was wondering how many troops do a slide show style presentation of pictures (or video) of the Eagle Scout of his years in Scouting as part of the ceremony during his Eagle court of honor. We have done it for our last several Scouts and they have been very popular. Steve B Scoutmaster, Troop 68, CMC http://melrosetroop68.org/blog.html

Hi gang, A few months ago I posted a couple films about the troop's early trips (1980's) to Philmont Scout Ranch on youtube. I had a couple requests to post the videos on a more Scout-friendly site. So this email is too inform you that the videos have now been posted to our troop's website. They can be seen at: http://melrosetroop68.org/videos.html along with videos about the troop doing campfire songs and skits, and BSA promos and commercials. There is also a page of pictures for your computer wallpaper/desktops on the troop site. Check it out. YIS Steve B Scoutmaster, Troop

I have found and uploaded another BSA commercial to my youtube.com account. This one features quarterback Scott Mitchell, who is an Eagle Scout. It can be seen at: All the Scouting commercials I have posted can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=C71DC26FD66AB6A0 If you would like a more "family friendly" site to see many of the videos you may go to: http://melrosetroop68.org/videos.html'>http://melrosetroop68.org/videos.html Steve B Scoutmaster, Troop 68, CMC http://melrosetroop68.org

Unfortunately, at least in my community, I know there are boys out there that would like to join, because my Scouts tell me that there some, but their parents tell me they can not join Scouting for one reason or another. I have been finding that parents are one of the "problems" for lower attendance.

With all the recruitment going on this past month I devoted my last two blog entries toward the subject of promoting Scouting. Who's job is it? The troop's, pack's, council's or national's? The blog has my opinions. What is your opinion? Read the blog at: http://melrosetroop68.org/blog.html Steve B Scoutmaster, Troop 68, CMC melrosetroop68.org

Check this out and see if you agree, or have more suggestions. http://www.melrosetroop68.org/blog.html Steve B Scoutmaster, Troop 68, CMC

Here is a video to bring a smile to your face, and maybe even a chuckle or two. The puppet known as Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, returns in a video talking to Scouts about being physically strong. In this video he does pull-ups, sit-ups, and push-ups. He finishes by showing off his "guns"! Watch it at: Is it possible to get 500 views of this video by fellow Scouts and Scouters this weekend? Steve B Scoutmaster, Troop 68, CMC http://www.melrosetroop68.org

Okay all you Scouters out there, During the last few months I have left messages on various groups when I have uploaded various BSA commercials and videos to my youtube acount. ( http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=stevejb68 ) Quite a few of you have asked me how you could get copies of these videos to use within your troops, districts, and councils. My first response usually was to check with your local council. Unfortunately, it seems there are districts and councils out there that do not seem to have access to these videos, which is a shame. Why doesn't the National Office mak

I am just curious... What would be some merit badge subjects you would suggest? Steve B Scoutmaster, Troop 68, CMC _____________________________________________________________ )Beavah, ) )Who cares about fitness & character & citizenship! We gotta )get better icons, less dorky uniforms & totally rad merit )badges! We ain't got time for no other stuff! ) )Ed Mori )Troop 1 )1 Peter 4:10

The fifth and last of the Boy Scout Inspirational videos has now been uploaded to the youtube account. The one is called "I Am Proud To Be A Scout". It can be seen at: The other four videos are: Strong Values - On My Honor - I Voluteer - Accentuate the Positive - You can check out all of the Boy Scouting videos I have uploaded at http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=stevejb68 I hope you have enjoyed these videos. Later this week it will be time for a little spoof of Boy Scouting again when the newest "Buttons, the radical Boy Scout" vi

"But why have you had (or choose) to be the SM for 25 years? Seems like another adult leader would want a crack at it?" It has been by choice, mostly. I have enjoyed being the scoutmaster, most of the time. I started with the troop as an assistant when I was nineteen, become scoumaster after turning 21, and have been the scoutmaster ever since. It has become part of my regular routine and life. I should also mention that I am single and can put the time toward it. I have often joked that if I ever married I would probably have to give up my Scouting and my Star Wars collection. Our t

Oh! I was not told that it was for each Scout! (That does make more sense though when you think about it.) lol Steve B Scoutmaster, Troop 68, CMC

If you would like to see some statistics of what time it takes during 25 years of being a troop's scoutmaster, then you may enjoy this week's blog. http://melrosetroop68.org/blog.html Steve B Scoutmaster, Troop 68, CMC

I think it is nice that they are actually asking our opinion on it. Steve B Scoutmaster

In our council we hand out the bags the last Saturday of September and pick them up the first Saturday of October. We have done it these weekends for many years. Steve B Scoutmaster, Troop 68, CMC

I have uploaded two new videos to the stevejb68 channel on YouTube. Both videos are from the BSA Inspirational Shows dvd. These are the third and fourth videos from the series. The first video is "On My Honor". It can be seen at: The second video is "Strong Values". It can be seen at: All the BSA Scouting promotional videos and commercials that I have uploaded can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=C71DC26FD66AB6A0 Enjoy them. Steve B. Scoutmaster, Troop 68, CMC http://www.melrosetroop68.org

I have been a scoutmaster for 25 years, starting when I was 21 years old. During that time I have done a lot of scoutmaster conferences. I have talked about conferences during district training sessions. For this week's blog I decided to write about how I conduct my scoutmaster conferences. If you would like to read it you can see it at: http://melrosetroop68.org/blog.html Steve B Scoutmaster, Troop 68, CMC

I used to be a BOB WHITE and a good 'ol Bob White too... And now I'm finished Bob Whiting... I don't I don't know what to do... I'm growing old and feable and I can Bob White no more... So I am going to work my ticket if I can... Back to Gilwell.. Happy Land.. I'm going to work my ticket if I can...

If you would like to see the patches of the last 20+ years of the Central Minnesota Naguonabe Lodge then you need to check out this page. http://melrosetroop68.org/OApatches.html Steve B Scoutmaster, Troop68, CMC