Podcasts about scouters

How Venturer Scouts from the 23rd Nepean Scout Group kept their heads during the Jasper wildfire evacuation. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Cadence James (National Youth Commissioner for Scouts Canada, and a Rover Scout with the 23rd Nepean Scout Group), Molly Prevost (another Rover Scout with the 23rd), and Foster Millett (a Venturer Scout with the 23rd) to discuss their trip to Jasper National Park...which saw them arrive just prior to the massive wildfire that devastated much of the area. It's a story that Scouts Canada has retold in a few places already, highlighting the resilience of the youth and the attitude of preparedness that Scouting equipped them with. All of that comes out in the conversation, as does the value of being able to find the good in a crisis situation. Programming Note: The podcast is going to shift its production schedule a bit for 2025. There will probably be just one full-length episode per month, with shorter news & PSA episodes filling in the other weeks. Shout-Outs Cadence's shout-outs include Lucas Normandeau and Krystal Reid (both with Cascadia Council), Willa Holmes (from Northern Lights Council), and all the Venturers and Scouters who came on the trip. Molly and Foster's shout-outs include all the Scouters who came on the trip: Mike Hubbard, Brian Bezaire, John James, and Devin Morrison. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Hi, I'm John VK4JPM, Secretary of the Darling Downs Radio Club. It's Sunday 19th of January and it's already only 22 sleeps away from our meeting on the second Monday of February. Bruce VK4MQ has a passion for Fox Hunting, and he's champing at the bit to show you why and how that happened. Not only is Bruce bringing along some of his home-brew foxes so that you can see what one looks like up close and personal, but he's a big fan of the cheap DIY directional antenna. There's lots more to fox hunting than just a transmitter and a receiver - although those are a big help. It's also helpful to have a bit of technique, both as a hunter or as the fox, and Bruce will let you in on hints, tips, and winning strategies that you can use in either role. This is how Bruce gets to talk about the nuns and the beat-up sedan. Bruce has promised to bring along some raw materials and will build a directional antenna on the spot. Robert Thomson VK4TFN here. REDFEST 2025 will be held on the 12th April 2025 The Theme will be "Fun on HF" We have a new venue. REDFEST 2025 will be held at the Deception Bay North State School in Old Bay Road Deception Bay. We will Raffle a very nice ICOM radio TxRx. Go to redclifferadioclub.org.au for more information. 73's and bye for now from the Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club VK4RC. Hello, I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I've been thinking. In the past week, my part of the world has seen the conclusion of one of the biggest gatherings on the Fraser Coast. Maryborough was the host town for the Scouting Jamboree displayed as AJ25 on the patches and advertising. The last time this event was held in Maryborough, I was lucky enough to be able to participate in the amateur radio station that was on site. Sadly band conditions during the day were not the best and very few scouts were lucky enough to experience ham radio as they circulated around the activities. At night, the Scouters who were amateurs were much more successful and we would catch up with their successes when we returned the following day. I have not heard how the activities went this year but hopefully with band conditions more favourable there was plenty of action to spur enthusiasm in the hearts of the scouts who ventured into the amateur radio station. My participation has been limited to driving past the venue and following items presented in the media except for one activity. I do a weekly shop for the household and in that first week the streets and shops of Maryborough were illuminated by the bright Jamboree shirts of people attending to purchases in town and sight-seeing the historical town. What really came across to me was the courtesy and general good behaviour of the scouts. We are all used to the slightly frenetic pace at which people of this age like to live life and the fact that chasing the moment can overtake consideration for people around them. With these young people there was a unity and alertness which we would associate with people involved in the scouting movement. I have never had so many bodies defer to my travel along supermarket aisles and even apologise if they thought I had been hindered. I am left with the feeling that we amateurs are lucky to have an association with the Scouting movement and where we can we should offer assistance to our local groups. There is the hope that some of those people working to get their badges in various skills which align with amateur radio can take the further step of joining the radio fraternity as a complementary activity. Later this year, there will be the opportunity to participate in the JOTA/JOTI activities but in the meantime the opportunities remain for closer liaison with Scouts, Guides and Joeys at local levels. Like all voluntary bodies, scouting depends on the support of people like you and me. If there is an opportunity take it and if not try and make it. I'm Geoff Emery VK4ZPP and that's what I think….how about you?

Long-time Scouter and author James B Wood joins us to discuss his new book for current and prospective Scouting volunteers. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by James B Wood, a Scouter from the UK Scout Association. Having been “in the trenches” as a volunteer for many years, he took it upon himself to write a book - now out and available in print or on Kindle - for current and prospective Scouters alike, to offer them guidance on what to expect and how to navigate the challenges of leading Scouts. The book is called It's Only an Hour a Week. Because we all know it is never just an hour a week, don't we? About James Wood You can find out more about Scouter James on his website. He's also on Twitter, Threads, Instagram, and Facebook. It's Only an Hour a Week is, again, available in print⁠ or on ⁠Kindle. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

What is the Better Programs Initiative? Let's find out! Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Scouter Alicia, who is one of the representatives of Scouts Canada's new Better Programs Initiative, a knowledge-sharing forum where Scouters can share (and find) ideas on how to run a top-tier Scouting program. Visit this episode's page at our website to find QR codes for the initiative and the Scouts Canada Network. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our comprehensive guide to overnight BSA camping safety. Delve into the heart of wilderness preparedness as we equip you with essential knowledge and practical tips for a secure and enjoyable experience. From meticulous campsite planning to mastering fire safety and wildlife awareness, we cover every aspect of preparation. Learn the art of proper equipment selection, food handling, and hydration to sustain your journey. Discover the importance of first aid readiness and emergency protocols, ensuring you're equipped to handle any situation. Join us as we navigate the night with confidence, guided by the principles of Leave No Trace, and the camaraderie of the buddy system. Prepare to embark on a transformative outdoor journey with safety as your steadfast companion.

Youth between the ages of 14 and 17 can also volunteer as Scouters, at least in Scouts Canada. Podcast Topics In their first in-person sit-down session of the year, Scouter Ken and Scouter Colin discuss Youth Scouters. This is an extension of the volunteer apparatus within Scouts Canada that allows minors (between the ages of 14 and 17) to go through the training and interview process that adult volunteers must complete to become Scouters. Youth Scouters count toward ratio requirements as long as at least two adult Scouters are also registered with the section (apologies: Ken said one Scouter in the episode; it should be two). Importantly, however, Youth Scouters do not count on the “youth” side of a section's ratio; they count as Scouters, and so do not have to be interacted with according to the Two-Scouter Rule. Youth Scouters can be a great way for Venturers to give back to their groups, accruing volunteer hours as they do. And for groups who are strapped for volunteers, Youth Scouters might just be what's needed to allow a section to run its program for the year. Shout-Outs A shout-out to Emily who wrote in regarding Episode 88, which concerned orienteering: "Just listened to Episode 88, Orienteering (2019). You mentioned don't get your compass near a big, powerful magnet — guess what? I absent-mindedly put my compass into a zipped breast pocket during a break at land navigation training, RIGHT ON TOP OF MY SMARTPHONE. When I went back out on the course, I was totally baffled: suddenly, I couldn't orient myself. I'd been doing so well!!! I couldn't find the objectives or identify drainages, and I couldn't pass the field exam. Embarrassing! I was mystified. It took a couple of days for it to dawn on me that I had demagnetized my compass by putting it in my pocket lying atop my smartphone. It was completely useless, and pointed in random directions!! Live and learn." Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

In this episode we explore setting up an independent Boundary Waters trip for your unit using a base camp instead of the traditional different campsite each night.  The Boundary Waters is an awesome place to take Scouts and an excellent way to get off the net.  Canoeing through the Minnesota wilderness is a classic trip.  I interviewed two Scouters from Troop 40 in Shiloh, IL - Greg Gunyon and Wes Wexell about their trip.  It is a great way to change up the traditional Boundary Waters trip.  A full breakdown of their trip is available at https://www.highadventurescouting.com/boundarywaters-basecamping.html

The Scout Oath and Law are so important to the Scouting movement that young people should take it seriously. In the American Scout Law, the first two keywords are Trustworthy and Loyal. The first two points of the Scout Law build upon an individual's honor which is part of the Scout Oath. It is impossible to be loyal to someone who is not trustworthy. Scouts and Scouters do what they have committed to. A scout tells the truth, and they are honest. Scouts keep their promises and you can depend on them. The best example of this is being on time. Scouts and Scouters keep their commitments and work hard towards helping others. https://youtu.be/kApnL85XnsE

The trials and pitfalls of being a Jamboree Contingent Lead. Podcast Topics Ken and Colin discuss the upcoming Kander100 Jamboree, taking place at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre in (where else?) Kandersteg, Switzerland, this summer. Actually, this episode is mostly a banter/catch-up session, but there is a fun and (potentially) challenging meeting idea for Scouts to be found near the end. Shout-Outs First, Scouter George from the 1st Cobble Hill Scout Group wrote in with some follow-up on a podcast review that was discussed previously: "Thank you for your support of Scouts and Scouters across Canada with your podcast. I hope you get a chance to have Liam join, maybe after his cross-country listening tour?" If Liam is interested in coming on an episode of the podcast, we'd be happy to have him! It's always nice to add guest voices. Additionally, speaking of reviews, Scouter Chris from the UK left us one a while ago: "Recently discovered your podcast. I am a Scout Leader in the UK and am enjoying listening to you guys. From listening to just a few episodes, already spotted a few differences in Canadian and UK Scouting but also a lot we do the same. Scouting rocks no mater where we roam!" Thanks for the kind words, Chris! And finally, a big “thank you” to Tim Blair for allowing his recorded session on registration waitlists to be used as an episode! Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram| Locals | Discord | Mighty Networks | Leave Us a Review Music Drive Acoustic Rock, by ArtMusic

Scouter Andrew returns with another discussion of Scouts Canada’s “Big Opportunity”. Podcast Topics Scouter Andrew from the 4th Elks Triwood Scout Group (based in Calgary, Alberta) is back this week with another group discussion. In mid-March, Scouters from across Canada met in Ottawa for a weekend workshop about The Big Opportunity, the grassroots volunteer recruitment and encouragement initiative that the podcast has been covering over the last few episodes. After this workshop, Andrew sat down with a few Scouters he met there – Emma, Alicia, and Anna – for another discussion of The Big Opportunity and how to make it work. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram| Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

The International Souters Award recognizes Scouters that have participated in and promoted international Scouting. Often adult leaders don't realize when they have actually achieved this award. Looking over the requirements and completing 6 in any 3 of the 5 categories complete this award. This square knot identifies Scout Leaders with international Scouting experience. As members of the World Organization of the Scouting Movement (WOSM), this is recognition of leadership within international Scouting. This video reviews all of the requirements to help adult leaders identify how close they are to achieving this award.

Another discussion of Scouts Canada's Big Opportunity, this time from a Group-level perspective. Podcast Topics Scouter Andrew with the 4th Elks Triwood Scout Group (based in Calgary, Alberta) sat down with a number of his fellow Scouters for a lengthy discussion of Scouts Canada's Big Opportunity, how it applies to their Group, and how they're already making some of its aims a reality. The entire conversation was recorded, and Andrew generously provided the discussion to serve as an episode of the podcast. So if, after Episode 130, you find you have some questions about how The Big Opportunity can apply to your Group, or what it even looks like to be implemented at a Group level, the discussion that forms the core of this episode might offer some insight...and some ideas. Shout-Outs Scouters Andrew, David, Stacey, Lindsey, and Peter of the 4th Elks Triwood Scout Group for the insightful discussion and their agreeing to share it with the wider Scouting world. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

Have you ever looked at your Boy Scout collection and struggled to figure out what the small differences among common rank and position patches mean? In this episode of the show we go into a deep dive on how to identify and sort your BSA rank patches using the leading reference books in the hobby. It's a fun rabbit hold collection that almost every Scout or Scouters can start today.

Finding and keeping volunteers: the ever-present challenge every Scout Group faces. Podcast Topics Ken is joined by Scouter Jonathan for this episode, to revisit a topic that was discussed as recently as Episode 121: how do you find volunteers for your Scout Group? And once you've done so...how do you retain them? As you might well imagine, there's no one-size-fits-all, cut-and-dried solution. It's generally not a winning strategy to try and force the issue by way of ultimatums, though at times it may be necessary to trade someone's commitment to train up as a Scouter for a “reserved” spot in the program for their child. But once you've got those volunteers, how do you retain them? How do you keep them coming back? In part, this will depend on running a great program; parental engagement will follow youth engagement, in most cases. And in part, this will also depend on giving each Scouter the chance to shine in the role, to bring their knowledge and talents into the program for the benefit of the youth. But perhaps the most important thing is to foster a sense of community and friendship between Scouters. It's one thing to show up every week for meetings; it's quite another to be able to meet up, have fun, and support each other outside of meetings too. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

Scouter Ken will be at the Kander100 Jamboree! Announcement Scouter Ken has been selected as the Contingent Lead for the Scouts Canada delegation that will be attending Kander100, the mini-jamboree being held to celebrate the centenary of Kandersteg International Scout Centre. Thirty Scouts and Scouters (in total!) from Canada will be attending the event. If you're curious, the Canadian Contingent website is here: KANDER100 JAMBOREE And yes, this likely means that there'll be an episode or two recorded at (and published from) Kandersteg next year. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Baltic Levity by Kevin MacLeod

Revisiting the how-tos of a parent meeting. Podcast Topics Ken and Colin revisit a topic from almost half the podcast ago — Episode 67, published in September of 2018, specifically — and offer some thoughts on how to hold a successful parent meeting. You can find some interesting blog articles about what needs to be communicated to parents, and how, and exactly how you go about it with the parents of youth in your Group will depend on all sorts of factors. But in summary, here's the gist of what a successful parent meeting should include: Meetings, rather than one meeting. The 59th, at least, has had better success by ditching the “one big meeting” in favour of having the Group Commissioner come out to the first or second meetings for each Section. Set fundraising expectations early. Make the pitch for volunteers, both parent helpers and Scouters. Explain the badge program. Explain the uniform. Explain the Code of Conduct and set expectations for youth behaviour. Food isn't necessary, but it isn't unwelcome. Shout-Outs Scouter Eric from the Northern Lights Medical Venturers reached out to us to let us know that the MedVents are once again accepting membership applications. If you're interested in Vocational Scouting and your home group is in NLC, consider submitting your name. As always, a big thank you to the folks at Scouting Radio for rebroadcasting Scouting Stuff episodes to their worldwide Scouting audience. If you're listening to us on Scouting Radio right now, let us know; reach out and get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

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In this episode, we shift the focus to a historical discussion of the original program and the lodge at Zastrow.  Zastrow is one of Philmont's southernmost backcountry camps where the Cooks Peak Fire burned.   On April 22nd, 2022, the cabin was lost to fire. A continued thanks to our sponsor of this mini-series, Limmer Boot Company.  Limmer is excited to support the podcast and encourages other businesses to consider to both share their stories and support the podcast in the future.  Check them out at Limmerboots.com - to learn more and read reviews.  To kick off this episode and celebrate the historical origin of Zastrow, Bob Longoria joins the show.  Bob's Philmont volunteer and staff resumes are both extensive and diverse, starting in 1986 when he attended Walking Woodbadge at Zastrow.  The lodge at Zastrow was built in 1949 and was considered the home of American Woodbadge.  Bob calculated that 137 Woodbadge courses occurred at Zastrow throughout it's history.  The lodge was heavily decorated with scouting paraphernalia including flags, patches, shovels, and other symbolic totems of the Woodbadge program.  Bob also discusses what exactly Woodbadge is - an advanced leadership program for adult Scouters world-wide, focusing on the Patrol method.The second portion of the interview highlights Bob's experiences working for the National Junior Leader Instructor Camp, now known as NAYLE and of course, his time working for the incredible Philmont Commissary.  Bob returns this summer, 2022, as the Backcountry Warehouse Manager.   Philmont Volunteer ExperienceWalking Woodbadge (Zastrow+Trek) 1988-1994Philmont Training Center (Conference Chairman – “Conducting a Council Junior Leader Training Conference”, 1998, 1999National Junior Leader Instructor Camp (Rocky Mountain Scout Camp), 1999 – 2004National Junior Leader Instructor Camp, National Course Director, 2005National Advanced Youth Leader Experience (NAYLE), National Coordinator, 2006, 2007Worked with Doug Palmer – Did maps and elevation profiles for the Treks Itinerary Booklet, 1998, 1999, 2000Philmont Fly Fishing Invitation, 2001-PresentPhilmont Staff ExperienceCamp Director-Rocky Mountain Scout Camp, 2008, 2009 (summer and fall)Commissary Driver, 2010, 2011, 2012Commissary Assistant Manager, 2013Camp Director, Rayado Ridge (NAYLE), 2014, 2015, 2016 (summer and fall)Commissary Driver, 2019Commissary Manager, 2021Backcountry Warehouse Manager, 2022Check out Sproketbob to learn more about Bob's bike tour across the US.Closing song by Mathias Olson titled "I Brought Everything." Check out his Instagram page and tiktok @graylightmusic Notable Mentions:Bryan GreyCharlie NutterJoey FernandezDerek ShineyJim JohnsonKatie PaneckJulie SmithDoug PalmerGene SchnellJohnny UlibariAndrea WatsonOlivia StarichSupport the show

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En este episodio de Scouts al Aire platicamos con Chicos y Scouters de comunidad a cerca de su preparación para el evento Philia 2022 y sus expectativas.

A lot of adults have no clue about their role within the order of the arrow. It's important to remember that they are no longer running things or actively engaged in running the lodge or chapter. Adult Scouters should look to becoming more of a mentor and advise youth leadership. Being an active role model for the youth is important to inspire tomorrow's leaders. Working as an advisor for any aspect of your chapter or lodge is a worthwhile endeavor.

A very popular answer to this question is YES! Many new adult leaders were once involved in the Order of the Arrow. Now that they are back in scouting they are wondering how to reestablish their membership. Hopefully, this video helps Scouters get back involved with their lodge. Membership in the order of the arrow is permanent regardless of where or when you did ordeal or brotherhood. It's just a matter of re-establishing the connection. All adult leaders that have been in the Order of the Arrow can reestablish membership. This includes Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Committee Chair, Charter Organization Representative, etc. It's recommended that you commit to getting involved in your lodge and chapter as much as you possibly can.

How do you attract volunteers to Scouting? Podcast Topics Ken and Colin attempt to tackle a question that almost every section of every Scout Group has to deal with at some point: how to handle a shortage of qualified volunteers — whether you call them Scouters, Leaders, or Cub/Scoutmasters — and how to go about attracting new volunteers to the program. It's going to be hard to start; that's pretty much a given. Running program when you're short on people is difficult, and you'll likely have to get a bit creative; maybe you'll need to borrow Scouters from another section within your Group, or maybe you'll need to borrow Scouters from another Group entirely. Maybe you'll need to schedule activities that see two sections come together in one space, so that Scouters can be shared between sections. But the important thing is to find ways to keep running a program for the youth...and then go all-in on that program. Do whatever fun and crazy things cross your mind, or the youths' minds. Because effective recruitment probably starts not with begging or cajoling parents into signing up, but in making sure that the youth are engaged and having fun, week after week. And once you've got that happening, the next steps in the recruitment process become easier. Shout-Outs Firstly, we have a shout-out to Scouter Charles, who sent us a link to ScoutmasterCG's chart of different types of camp fuels, which discusses the ethics of each: https://scoutmastercg.com/disposable-propane-cylinders-2/ Secondly, Scouter Carl from the 6th Stockport Scouts sent us an update on how things are going for his group. He's been navigating the challenges of a career change as well, but it sounds like Scouting in Stockport is alive and well...and even going on camps! Thirdly, Scouter Shane from Cub Pack 290 in New Hampshire reached out to see about arranging a chat between a couple of Arrow of Light Scouts from his pack, and any interested Cubs and Scouts from the 59th Edmonton. Happily, that discussion — a requirement for Arrow of Light — was able to happen recently. And, as always, a big thank you to the folks at Scouting Radio for rebroadcasting Scouting Stuff episodes to their worldwide Scouting audience. If you're listening to us on Scouting Radio right now, let us know; reach out and get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

A Scouts' Own service is usually short and often less than 15 minutes. As Scouts and Scouters, we have all participated in this religious observance. We discuss a Scouts' Own theme and structure to help Scouters put together an outstanding service. Keep in mind that the Scouts' Own service is not intended as a replacement for religious observance. It is a good way to reinforce the reverent part of the Scout Law.

Each unit should have a recruitment team of Scouters that are ready to promote their unit at any event. They should also be equipped with applications and new parent guides. The team should be very familiar with the process and know what kind of training would be needed. They would also help recruit leaders for the committee and scout-facing leadership.

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On this week's episode, we have Danny from Strike Industries on. We discuss Strike Industries products including the new Scouters red dot, T-bone charging handle, Boogeyman chest rig combo, 6″ EVO handguard, Oppressor lite, EMP clips, and the Glock Gen5 magwell.  For all the show notes and back episodes, head over to http://firearmsradio.tv/gun-and-gear-review-podcast or visit … Continue reading "Gun and Gear Review Podcast Episode 386 – Strike Industries – TBone, Scouters, Boogeyman, Oppressor, and more"

On this week's episode, we have Danny from Strike Industries on. We discuss Strike Industries products including the new Scouters red dot, T-bone charging handle, Boogeyman chest rig combo, 6″ EVO handguard, Oppressor lite, EMP clips, and the Glock Gen5 magwell.  For all the show notes and back episodes, head over to http://firearmsradio.tv/gun-and-gear-review-podcast or visit … Continue reading "Gun and Gear Review Podcast Episode 386 – Strike Industries – TBone, Scouters, Boogeyman, Oppressor, and more"

On this week's episode, we have Danny from Strike Industries on. We discuss Strike Industries products including the new Scouters red dot, T-bone charging handle, Boogeyman chest rig combo, 6″ EVO handguard, Oppressor lite, EMP clips, and the Glock Gen5 magwell.  For all the show notes and back episodes, head over to http://firearmsradio.tv/gun-and-gear-review-podcast or visit … Continue reading "Gun and Gear Review Podcast Episode 386 – Strike Industries – TBone, Scouters, Boogeyman, Oppressor, and more"

On this week's episode, we have Danny from Strike Industries on. We discuss Strike Industries products including the new Scouters red dot, T-bone charging handle, Boogeyman chest rig combo, 6″ EVO handguard, Oppressor lite, EMP clips, and the Glock Gen5 magwell.  For all the show notes and back episodes, head over to http://firearmsradio.tv/gun-and-gear-review-podcast or visit … Continue reading "Gun and Gear Review Podcast Episode 386 – Strike Industries – TBone, Scouters, Boogeyman, Oppressor, and more"

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You have attended Wood Badge and worked your ticket and now you got your beads. Now the Wood Badge course director has asked you to help by joining the staff. You say YES, and they hand you a bunch of recruiting material? Now you need to go get Scouters signed up. Some courses are full and no recruiting is needed, but some need help getting Scouters to signup. Be Prepared for this challenge by knowing the program and being able to answer questions. You know that Wood Badge is the highest level of training in Scouting. You also know Scouters who are waiting for some reason to take the course. Always remember that Wood Badge is serious training and not a used car. Don't go “high-pressure salesmen” on a scout leader who is not ready. Like we keep saying here, most have never been asked. Just give them the opportunity and they will jump on board.

The Order of the Arrow… OA for short is shrouded in mystery only because it's an honored society that most non-Scouters don't know anything about. One of the mysterious positions is that of the Elangomat. This is a youth or adult OA member who has undergone training to lead a clan (a group of 5-8 Scouts) through the ordeal process. The Elangomat performs their duties silently as an example of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service. After the Ordeal, the Elangomat may be in contact with the new Ordeal members to encourage them to complete their membership process by going through Brotherhood. Many members of the OA brotherhood have taken on the responsibilities of Elangomat and have been recognized by their Chapter and Lodge.

Every American, young and old, should read or listen to the Declaration of Independence at least once a year. The Declaration of Independence sets forth the rationale for the decision by the original thirteen colonies to leave British rule and declare independence. Thus, in July 1776, the United States of America was born as an independent nation where individuals could prosper amid the unalienable rights of "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" granted by the Creator. A reading of the Declaration of Independence is a great first episode because it is important for every scout and scouter to know the reasons for America's origin. The Citizenship in the Nation merit badge, and several other citizenship requirements for advancement throughout the scouting program require a keen sense of awareness of what makes for good citizens. Understanding this key document of American history is a perfect way for scouts to begin to understand what makes America so special. Scouters may use the material to aid in the Citizenship in the Nation merit badge, or may otherwise use it to have a discussion with scouts on America's Declaration of Independence and why it is still important to this day. I read the document on July 5, the day after the 245th anniversary of our great nation's decision to leave British rule. I hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wood-badger/message

The Order of the Arrow (OA) is Scouts BSA National Honor Society. Scout leaders need not think of it as competition and need to promote the OA within the unit. There are many reasons for supporting the OA. It helps retain older Scout, teaches good leadership skills and it’s fun. ScouterStan goes over how you can promote the OA inside the unit. There are adult leader positions within the Troop or Crew where they can serve as an advisor. Keeping a good eye on the OA and unit schedule is important. Scouters should never think that the OA is a distraction on older Scouts from unit leadership. All OA members know that the priorities are with their unit.

I wonder how many Scouts and Scouters have thought about the motto “Be Prepared”? This includes unexpected service to the community. Often this is personal and close to home in many ways. Living your life by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law makes it easier to take on responsibilities. Here are two situations where it kicked in for scatter Stan. Feel free to put your unexpected service moments in the comments on this community channel.

Safety is job one for us adult leaders. A big part of safety is Youth Protection Training (YPT). This is done online and can be printed out from there. Committee Chairman, Scoutmasters, and cub Masters can also lookup other leaders' status and get printouts from the website. Check your YPT status now. Do you remember “The Sweet Sixteen’s” of Scout Safety? Here is a quick reminder of safety concerns. Qualified Supervision – Proper amount of trained leaders. Physical Fitness – Aproperet Safe activities. Buddy System – Time tested. Safe Area Or Course – Have a backup plane. Equipment Selection And Maintenance – The equipment/tools for the event is tested and working. Personal Safety Equipment – Helmets and life jackets don’t work unless worn correctly. Safety Procedures And Policies – All leaders need to make others aware of safety information. Skill Level Limits – Know everyone's ability and stay within that level. Weather Check – Be prepared for sudden weather changes. Planning – Qualified leaders should go over the plan and Have an alternate plan. Communications – Make others aware of the plans and back up. Plans And Notices – Tour permits and permissions should be filed where needed. First-Aid Resources – First aid supplies and skills may vary depending on the activity. Applicable Laws – All scouts must follow BSA policy's in addition to any local laws. CPR Resource – Strenuous activities should also always include a CPR trained leader. Discipline – Scouts and Scouters can get severely injured if they do not listen to directions.

At the 2019 World Scout Jamboree held in the United States Doug Schwab helped to staff the Spirit of Jamboree Museum. In this interview we talk about his experience and the book he published that documented the once in a lifetime display of Scouting memorabilia from the World Scout Jamboree. The book is a beautiful full color hard back with professional quality pictures of all the displays including the text which tells the story. During the interview Doug shares how the museum project came about with Russell Smart and Rick Bragga leading the charge. During the the interview he thanks many more members of the staff such as Sam Fairchild, Dave Miura, Bob Hannah and more (complete list on the Author's Note page of the book). The effort to assemble this museum onsite was monumental and completely lead by a team of dedicated volunteer Scouters and collectors including several from other countries making it a truly international effort. If you would like to reach out to Doug he shares in the podcast that you can do so at spiritofjamboree@gmail.com. If you can help me get the podcast published every two weeks please consider becoming a Scouting Hot Finds Insider and support the project as a patron at http://www.ScoutingHotFinds.com. I am asking listeners to consider donating as little as $2 per month (which works out to $1 per episode) for me to hire an audio and video editor. My goal is to continue putting out high quality content for the Scout patch collecting hobby and this is a way that I'm asking fellow collectors to chip in to help. You can find all the previous 89 episodes of the podcast dating all the way back to 2011 when it launched at http://www.ScoutPatchCollectors.com. There you will see that I also publish an email newsletter to over 5k collectors several times per week called the Scouting Hot Finds Newsletter. I've been publishing that newsletter since 2010. I live in Charlotte, NC where I am a full time memorabilia dealer, collector, and active volunteer Scouter. You can reach me at Jason@ScoutPatchCollectors.com.

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Welcome to Session 3 Scouts and Scouters.

Scouts Canada have published guidelines for how, and when, in-person Scouting in Canada can resume. Podcast Topics Can you believe this is our 100th full-length episode?Ken and Colin follow up on the previous episode, in light of Scouts Canada’s recently-published framework for how in-person Scouting events (in Canada, at least) are to be carried out once they resume. Scouts Canada has decreed that no in-person programming shall take place over the summer; groups can hopefully expect to return to in-person activities in the fall. However, at least until the end of the year, no indoor activities will be allowed. Also discussed are these research findings, which Scouts Canada recently published after conducting surveys of parents and Scouters. And hey...we have a YouTube channel now! At present, you can expect to find full-length videos of each episode (starting with this one) there, and at some point there may be other videos posted there as well (e.g. when Scouter Ken gets around to carving staves with his daughters later this summer). Consider subscribing; the more subscribers we have, the sooner we can give ourselves a meaningful, custom YouTube URL, instead of youtube.com/channel/UCAsgJsCD1c_nIWmNEH-3DSg. Shout-Outs Firstly, an apology and overdue shout-out goes out to Scouter Carl, who wrote in to the podcast’s Facebook page a few weeks ago: Hi there, I'm a scout leader (and Group Scout leader) with a group in Stockport, England.Been listening to your podcast for a couple of months now (probably since the lockdown began I think, when I did a search for as many different podcasts as I could find about Scouting). We've been running weekly meetings using Zoom as well as making use of microsoft Teams and Sharepoint. Putting on virtual camps, making at home programmes and challenges for our members to use.I'm trying to come up with meeting ideas that we wouldn't normally be able to do in a face to face setting and so far I have planned to take the Scouts to Brazil and do a virtual tour of the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo to earn our artist activity badge.We're going to have a competition to see who can dock the Crew Dragon capsule to the ISS in the shortest time without crashing.We're also trying to do some community outreach without going out.As part of our World challenge badge we need to try to make contact with Scouts from another country. Is there any way we could link up for what would be our evening (7:30pm) in England and I think about lunch (12:30 mountain daylight time) in Canada with Some leaders (and Scouts if possible) to talk about and look at uniforms, promise and law similarities and differences. Talk about some of the activities we do. That sort of thing.I'm wondering if you could help me out or pass the message on to anyone who could help with this. It would be brilliant to be able to communicate with Scouts from another part of the world and I think my Scouts would really get a lot out of it! If anyone would like to get in touch with Carl’s group, let us know via any form of contact listed below. As well, a shout-out is due for Scouter Gord, who wrote in about the soon-to-be-demolished Scout Hall in Airdrie, Alberta: Hey there love the program. I thought this would be some interesting scouting news for you. After almost 35 years the city of Airdrie is tearing down the Scout Hall. It is a sad time for us for sure but we are looking forward to a new future. We covered this story in a Scouting Five episode a couple weeks back. And, as always, a big thank you to the folks at Scouting Radio for rebroadcasting Scouting Stuff episodes to their worldwide Scouting audience. If you're listening to us on Scouting Radio right now, let us know; reach out and get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor | YouTubeDownload episode: MP3 Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

Jay, Jeff and Gregg are three seasoned Scouters who get together to share ideas, experiences and perspectives on more combined years of Scouting than we care to admit. In our introductory episode we try to give you a sense of what makes us Scout and why you should join us for future conversations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-practical-scouter/message

Social distancing and self-isolation are, for now, the new normal. How can we keep Scouts engaged with their troops at a time like this? Podcast Topics Ken and Colin practice a little social distancing this week, and make use of the podcast’s Discord server (which you are encouraged to join; it’s likely we will be using it to record episodes for the next few months, and we’d love to have new voices join in) for recording purposes. The topic this week is, as noted in the episode summary, how to enable the youth of your Scout group to continue their Scouting adventure whilst also engaging in the social distancing and/or self-isolation that has become so critically important in recent weeks. One way Scouters can foster this — and, no doubt, provide parents with some go-to activities to hand to their children while they themselves adjust to e.g. working from home for the first time — is through sending out periodic (daily, weekly, other) challenges. You can grab the Scout from Home challenge that Ken issued to his Cub Scouts and Scouts, for example...or, if your group has a social media presence, you could issue daily challenges via posts thereto. It’s also worth mentioning that ScoutLink will be hosting a special edition of Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI). This will take place from April 3rd until April 5th; you can find out more at the ScoutLink website, or at the JOTA-JOTI website. And on the subject of enabling youth to connect electronically, several Scout groups have been enjoying some success using Zoom (a free videoconferencing solution) to host periodic video “check ins” with their youth. Another option for enabling this sort of connection, using a technology that many Scouts probably already make use of daily, if not weekly, is Discord; setting up a Discord server is free, and servers there allow for text, audio, and video chats. There’s even a semi-official Scouting-focused Discord server, run by a New Zealand organization called ScoutWired. Shout-Outs As always, a big thank you to the folks at Scouting Radio for rebroadcasting Scouting Stuff episodes to their worldwide Scouting audience. If you're listening to us on Scouting Radio right now, let us know; reach out and get in touch. We'd love to hear frthom you. Subscribe Tunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

Scouts and Guides mark Scout-Guide Week, a Cubmaster goes bald...and two Scouters once were lost, but now are found. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor Full show notes available at scoutingstuffpodcast.com.

Josee Francis' survey for Scouters in Scouts Canada's Northern Lights Council is live now! Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor Full show notes available at scoutingstuffpodcast.com.

Girl Guides get high school credit, Girl Scouts get a new camp...and there's some fun events coming up in the UK, for Scouters. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor Full show notes available at scoutingstuffpodcast.com.

Scouters who abuse, deaf Scouts make us proud, Sea Scouts get funding...and Afghan Scouts could use some too. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor Full show notes available at scoutingstuffpodcast.com.

Welcome back to the SMMPodcast.  In this show we discuss a topic that seems to be on many Scouters minds, Is Scouting still Relevant? Listen in as I share some of my thoughts on the issue. This show is brought to you by Badge Magic. Hope you like the show, leave feedback, send an email […]

Wood Badge for the 21st Century. In this show Jerry talks about Wood Badge. Wood Badge is the Advanced Leadership course for the BSA.  It is a course for Scouters all around the world and truly joins us in the World Brotherhood of Scouting. Listen or Download here Standard Podcast [14:58] mp3 format This show […]