For Crying Out Loud, Part 3 - Eagle Tip
My last two tips have discussed ways to keep crying kids from becoming a distraction during courts of honor. Here’s one more approach: offer childcare. Recruit a few volunteers to baby-sit and include a note like this in your invitations: “Nursery services are available, so please support our wonderful volunteers who are ready to assist you and your young children.”Where could your volunteers come from? Check first with your Scouts’ sisters. You may well... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2013-02-09Boy Scouts Campfire Safety
Boy Scouts of America Troop 19 at Lake Spokane demonstrates through two skits the created themselves how to build an improper and a proper campfire. The videos are shared by the Spokane Department of Natural Resources.... [More]
By: Insane Scouter On: 2013-02-07Training for Summer Cub Scout Day Camp
The ice has come off the lakes and it is Summer, time to go OUTSIDE!!! Last night I went to training for the third year in a row for Cub Scout Day Camp which I am a Den Leader and attend with my son. I saw some Scouters I haven't seen in a long time and really got some great ideas how to make camp more fun for the boys and easier for me as... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2013-02-05For Crying Out Loud, Part 2 - Eagle Tip
Submitted by Laurie HendrixMy last tip (on dealing with crying children at courts of honor) struck a chord with Eagle Scout mom Laurie Hendrix. She pointed out that most kids only cry if there really is a problem and that it often doesn’t take much to distract them.Most parents, of course, know to bring along a toy or a few quiet books when they’re going to an event like a court of honor. But... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2013-02-02High Adventure Tours in Colorado
Now that we have looked at all the lower budget options in Colorado, lets take a look at our top of the line High Adventure itineraries. Modified High Adventure Red Rocks, Garden of Gods, and Whitewater Rafting! This tour requires an arrival in Denver by 10:00 AM where you will rendezvous with your Blue Sky Adventures tour guide. We will be waiting for you and will get you underway as soon as possible. With... [More]
By: Blue Sky Adventures On: 2013-02-01New Committee Chair and Cubmaster
Hello Everyone,I hope your Scouting year has been an active and good one, it has been here. I am taking on a new role as Committee Chair still doing Den Leader for my Pack and still serving as the Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner. It is an interesting juggling act, but getting it done.When I took over as the Committee Chair the Adult Leader who took over as Cubmaster has been with the Pack for 2... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2013-01-31Pack Committee Chair, What do we do?
Hello Everyone,Another Scouting Year has moved to Summer which means fun and sun along with Camping.This last year I was asked to become Committee Chair for my Pack, it had been a few years since my Pack had one so it was a challenge. Past Cubmasters had taken on both roles, so my first challenge was to get the current Cubmaster and Committee to understand why you needed the Committee Chair.First thing I did was... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2013-01-29For Crying Out Loud - Eagle Tip
A while back, an Eagle mom asked me a simple question: How do you tactfully suggest that court-of-honor guests leave their babies and small children at home? She was concerned that crying babies or rambunctious toddlers might detract from the dignity of the ceremony but didn’t want to offend any potential guests.I hadn’t thought about this question before, so I consulted a couple of wedding etiquette resources. The general consensus was that putting any... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2013-01-26Deluxe Tours in New Mexico
Last week, we looked at the exciting Deluxe Tours we offer in Colorado. Now this week we are going to take a look at the equally exciting Deluxe Tours in New Mexico. Again, these are the middle priced tour options that we offer.Deluxe AdventureThe first option is our 1 night Deluxe Adventure tour. You will have a mid-morning rendezvous with your Blue Sky Adventures professional tour guide at the Albuquerque International airport. We will... [More]
By: Blue Sky Adventures On: 2013-01-25One Small Step … for Getting Congratulatory Letters from NASA
It’s been awhile since I’ve talked here about getting congratulatory letters from NASA. Given the recent death of Eagle Scout Neil Armstrong – and the fact that NASA has a relatively new procedure for letters, the time is probably right.Like many organizations, NASA has moved its request process online. Just go to https://bsgsra.hq.nasa.gov/public/ and fill out the simple form you’ll find there. If you’d rather submit your request by mail – or if you live... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2013-01-24