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Lots of hints for Works of Art - games, openings, closings, ceremonies, jokes, and more
Items for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, too
Ways to have your Cubs display their talent
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Suggestions to connect the core value of Faith to the theme, Works of Art.
Check out the back page for one of God's works of art.
Jim Jones talks about God;s masterpiece.
Have your Scouts earn the Art Loop and Pin - see Special Opportunity
(Also, Boys' Life Reading Contest - last chance for 2009)
Activities for Webelos Craftsman and Scientist
Link to National's website section on Cub Scouts 2010 -
Read it and have fun.
As Dave in California wrote me, "I was named Cubmaster of the year but I am just an ordinary guy with a copy of Baloo's Bugle under my arm."
Lots of hints for Cub Scout Salute - games, openings, closings, ceremonies, jokes, and more
Info for Veteran's day and Thanksgiving, too
Ways to honor all your everyday heroes and
Invite some local Police or Fire Fighters or members of the military -
Make your November Pack Meeting a time of recognition of others.
Bill Smith, the RT Guy, checks in with his opinion on Cub Scouts - 2010
Jim Jones talks about "The First Salute," a touching story.
Have your Scouts earn the Emergency Preparedness Award - see Special Opportunity
(Also, Boys' Life Reading Contest)
Activities for Webelos Craftsman and Readyman
Link to National's website section on Cub Scouts 2010 -
Read it and have fun.
As Dave in California wrote me, "I was named Cubmaster of the year but I am just an ordinary guy with a copy of Baloo's Bugle under my arm."
New column! September 28th is now up and online! Some new questions, some variations on old themes. Enjoy! Andy
The following invitation was shared on Scouts-L. We are presenting it here for broader distribution. Hello everyone, Some of you are aware of the documentary called "759: Boy Scouts of Harlem." I would like to invite you to a special screening coming up on October 8th. I understand that only a few of you are in the DC area--but please feel free to forward this message to anyone who you think might be interested. The event is free but you have to RSVP. Thanks very much, Justin Szlasa INVITATION TO A SPECIAL CAPITOL HILL SCREENING Sponsored by Senators Jeff Sessions and Senator Ben Nelson Thursday, October 8th, 2009 5:30 PM sharp Capitol Hill Visitor’s Center Congressional Auditorium - CVC 200 Enter on First Street & E. Capitol Street and allow time to clear security You are invited to attend the Washington, DC premiere of the film 759: Boy Scouts of Harlem to celebrate Scouting and its contribution to American values. The screening is sponsored by Senator Jeff Sessions and Senator Ben Nelson. Members of Troop 759 and local and national Scouting representatives will be present and a Q&A with the filmmakers will follow the screening. Please come to this exciting DC premiere of the film. The event is free but you’ll have to RSVP at dcscreening@gmail.com or call Justin Szlasa at 917.355.9895. This is an open invitation so please forward it to friends, colleagues or Scouters who you think might be interested to attend. ABOUT THE FILM The film follows Boy Scout Troop 759, a Troop located in Harlem, NY, and eleven-year-old scout Keith Dozier who takes his first trip to a Scout summer camp. The film shows, in a fun way, how Scouting can transcend geography, age, race and economics to teach practical skills and build character among America’s youth. It is the first major documentary ever made about a Boy Scout Troop and celebrates Scouting’s contribution to America in one of America’s most iconic neighborhoods. The film is warm, tender, funny and upbeat. You can learn more about the film and watch the trailer at www.harlemscouts.com. ABOUT THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA The Boy Scouts of America is the largest youth scouting organization in the United States and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2010. Since 1910, more than 111,000,000 people have been members of the Boy Scouts of America, including over 215 currently serving Members of Congress and Senators. In 1916, Congress granted the Boy Scouts of America a Federal charter. Justin Szlasa director/producer 759: Boy Scouts of Harlem 917.355.9895 justin@harlemscouts.comwatch the trailer and join the emailing list at www.harlemscouts.com
Lots of hints for Jungle Safari - games, openings, closings, ceremonies, jokes, and more Have everyone make rainsticks!!! Plenty of material for this traditional theme Make your October Pack Meeting really "SOCKO" or "BOFFO" Bill Smith, the RT Guy, writes about Promises we make and must keep Jim Jones talks about being safe in our modern "jungle" - the world Have your Scouts earn the recruiter patch - see Special Opportunity (Also, Boys' Life Reading Contest) Activities for Webelos Showman & Citizen Limk to National's website section on Cub Scouts 2010 - Read it and have fun. As Dave in California wrote me, "I was named Cubmaster of the year but I am just an ordinary guy with a copy of Baloo's Bugle under my arm."
Scout Museum to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Scouting
The Ottawa Scouting Museum, in Ottawa, Illinois, the home of Founder W. D. Boyce is preparing for a huge celebration to take place in Ottawa June 10-13, 2010. For details visit http://ottawascoutingmuseum.org or send an email to Mollie Perrot, the museum's Executive Director at scouter07@hotmail.com. Mollie writes: "We will be doing a variety of activities suitable for everyone. This event is open to anyone who wants to attend, so scouters can bring their families. We will be having an old fashioned soap box derby (wood construction, etc.), a Kid Kars Derby (like a Pinewood Derby), climbing wall, rapeling tower, zip line, Merit Badge Midway, trading cards, crafts, games, etc. "
Lions Club Community Service Awards Knot
One of our readers, Marty Val Hill, shared the following with us:
I met a Scouter in San Antonio last week who told me the Lions Club and BSA finally established an Award for Lions Club members who wanted to earn the BSA Community Service Awards knot. I asked him to send me the link to their requirements and I have included it below. This is a brand new award (only five awarded to date). Please forward this email as widely as you think would be beneficial. The award requirements are online at: http://www.lionsclubscoutingserviceaward.com/ | Award Requirements | | General Information Sheet | | 1. | Must be a Lion in good standing with his/her local club, be a current registered Lion for five years and be nominated by the current president of a local Lions Club and/or District Governor. | | 2. | Be registered in a Scouting position at a Unit, District or Council level for a combination of five years; | | 3. | Be fully trained in his/her scouting positions and his/her Lions Club/district leadership positions; | | 4. | Have strengthened the relationship between local Lions Clubs and Scouting; | | 5. | Assisted Lions Clubs in forming new scouting units: and | | 6. | Exemplifies the BSA/Girl Scout Laws and Lions Motto. |
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