B-P, the Uniform, and the Military
BSA Supply Group image used under Fair Usage guidelinesScouter Gary M. Holewinski (gholewi889@AOL.COM) wrote over on the "Scout List" (the Scouts-L youth programs discussion list, now in its' 32nd year of existence!!) back in 2012 the following about Sir Robert Baden-Powell (B-P, the founder of Scouting) and uniforming:"From Scouting for Boys, page 43. Two thoughts. For a man with a military background, he wasn't overly concerned with uniformity in dress AND how far we've gone... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-12-30Plastic, can it be reused?
By and large, most of the authorities that we are supposed to trust say that you should not re-use your plastic water bottle and refill it with more water. According to https://www.thoughtco.com/reusing-plastic-bottles-serious-health-hazards-1204028...recent revelations about some of the toxic chemicals found in Lexan (plastic #7) bottles are enough to prevent even the most committed environmentalists from reusing them—or buying them in the first place. Studies suggest that food and drinks stored... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2019-12-23Not In Uniform PLEASE!!!
Internet images used under Fair Usage GuidelinesI love love love the Salvation Army. More importantly, I love love love the outlet stores whereby I shop there on a regular basis. You probably do -- or know someone who does. It is one of the most visible examples of the organization. I know of several other examples.For instance, the Salvation Army (SalArmy for short) does a lot of feeding. In good times and in bad, SalArmy... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-12-19Running with the wrong crowd
NBC4I image used under Fair Usage guidelinesOne of the many questions I ask Eagle Scout candidates during their Board of Review is the following:"Robert Baden-Powell (the founder of Scouting) explained to a group of volunteers in England that Scoutmastership comes down to this: the management of the instruction in life skills enabling young boys to become adult men of character, with an awareness of their community and their place in it as leaders, and with... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-12-167 cool tips for teaching First Aid to kids
Children can be taught first aid skills and in this article, we will talk about 7 cool ways to teach first aid to kids. There are more than just 7 ways, but for today, we will only include 7 of the ways. Remember always have a first-aid kit handy. If possible, have an adult trained in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) attend any pack functions. 1)Here is a good website to help get us... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2019-12-09Is There A Time to Quit?
(From "Patches and Pins" by Mike Walton (c) 1998 )I had a "heart to heart" talk with my first wife, the one I called "Henna-red" because of her naturally flowing reddish-brown hair. She wanted to know when I was going to finally "grow up" and stop being a "boy scout." I told her firmly but lovingly, "never.""You've done all they will let you do in it...and then some. Why won't you just quit?" she responded.... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-12-02Leading the BSA: Camper or Administrator
BSA image of former CSE Wayne Brock used under Fair Usage guidelinesBruce from Blacksburg wrote in part over on Scouts-L:"I found a position description for a district executive from the Northern Illinois Council (http://clulc.org/docs/events/BSA_Dist_Exec_JobSummary.pdf) that said:"Duties include marketing, management, development, and program administration." Nothing in there about camping, hiking, cooking, or anything else in the Scouting program. It's a sales job. In fact, the qualifications don't even require any type of Scouting or outdoor background."Absolutely,... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-11-28BSA camp Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark Scout Camp in Yankton County, South Dakota Address: 31069 430th Ave, Tabor, SD 57063 Phone(605) 665-7970Open 24 hours/ Year-Round / All-Seasonhttps://www.siouxcouncil.org/lc-scoutsbsa-camp https://www.facebook.com/LCSRBSA/ Announcements: Updated March 23, 2023: According to the camp's Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/LCSRBSA/ updates: We are still looking for a few individuals to join our AMAZING camp staff for the summer! Check out the flyer and website below if you are interested! https://www.siouxcouncil.org/campstaff https://www.siouxcouncil.org/files/36190/scouts-bsa-camp-leader-guide Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation. The C.O.P.E.... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2019-11-25Growing up green
Shutterstock image purchased by Mike WaltonEvery child in America should spend their first eleven years growing up green. That was the consensus of my high school peers and some of my personal friends, as well.One of our high school peers is a history buff. He hosts a Facebook page for those of us who lived in the community and encourages us -- former students, teachers, administrators -- to comment and interact with each other (not... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-11-18An increase is an increase
Money (copied from Bing under fair usage guidelines) The Boy Scouts of America (BSA)'s National Executive Board announced on Wednesday (23 October 2019) the following:"Starting next year (2020), the Boy Scouts of America membership fee will be $60 a year for all registered youth in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting. The annual fee for adult members and youth in the Exploring program will be $36."(My math isn't all that grand, but the... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-11-10