#45-Feedback
Feedback on BSA Insurance, leader problems, fundraising, Boy Scout topics, Scout Sunday, and shows #43 and #44.
Links:
Pack Budget Spreadsheet
The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast
Tonight’s show sponsored by Badge Magic
#44-ADD/ADHD in Scouting
A really good primer about ADD and ADHD in Scouting. We get to talk to an adult Scouter that has lived with ADD, including being a Cub Scout. We also give a lot of tips for helping your ADD Scouts.
Guest:
Troop 276, Scott Robertson, who is also the Founder of InsaneScouter.org
Links:
What Not To Do with ADD Scouts
BSA Policy on Special Needs
Interesting Facts about ADD and ADHD
ADHD: Same Label, Different Settings
Other Sources:
http://www.hoptechno.com/adhd.htm
http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/issues/0010/a-ladd.html
http://www.scoutingdigest.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=85
http://www.adhdnews.com/blog/archives/2006/10/quick_stats_of.html
Tonight’s show sponsored by ScoutData.com
#43-Feedback
This time we talk about communication, Boy Scout Roundatalbes, fundraising, Boy Scout podcasts, Wood Badge, .
The e-mail letter we discussed:
Den Update
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* We did a first cut plan for meals for the campout.
* We made a secret code and passed messages to each other.
* We started our individual conferences with several of the boys to go through AOL requirement 2. Here’s what is outstanding:
Dylan needs to work on requirement c.
William needs to be able do the explain portion of a & b and do c, d, and e.
Trevor needs to work on requirement b & c.
We didn’t make it to Stephen so he’ll need to go through all of 2.
Justin, Braxton and Hunter will need to do this next week.
Braxton also needs to go to a troop meeting on one of the next two Tuesday nights and have a discussion with the scoutmaster.
Homework:
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* For homework you guys need to do requirement 7 at home with your boys and let me know you’ve had the discussion.
7. Complete the Honesty Character Connection.
a. Know: Say the Cub Scout Promise to your family. Discuss these questions with them. What is a promise? What does it mean to keep your word? What does it mean to be trustworthy? What does honesty mean?
b. Commit: Discuss these questions with your family. Why is a promise important? Why is it important for people to trust you when you give your word? When might it be difficult to be truthful? List examples.
c. Practice: Discuss with a family member why it is important to be trustworthy and honest. How can you do your best to be honest even when it is difficult?
Next Week:
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* We have 1 more requirement for Communicator to do.
* We’ll continue our individual conferences.
Calendar Notes:
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* March 17, 24 - Final 2 cub scout den meetings
* March 15 - District Pinewood Derby
* March 28-30 - Crossover Campout
* March 16 3:00 - Parent Planning Meeting on Spaghetti Supper
* April 19 - Spaghetti supper work day
* April 20 - Spaghetti supper
* May **** - Panthertown Backpacking Trip **** problem with the date, we’re
going to reschedule *****
Other Notes:
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* Your scout will need a boy scout handbook as he gets into the troop. Stop by Bergans and pick one up when you’re in town.
* Be sure to mark your calendar for the Spaghetti supper the weekend of April 19-20. The boys (and any willing parents) will work on Saturday to prepare the noodles, sauce, etc and set up Ebenezer Community Center for the supper on Sunday lunch. This is the troop’s only fundraiser so it is important that it go well. Each boy will be required to sell 10 tickets for
the event. There is a planning meeting for willing parents at 3:00 this Sunday.
* In May we’ll have the first full campout for the boys with the troop. I believe we will be going backpacking /hiking at Panthertown Valley up in NC.
I think we will be backpacking about 1 mile in to the campsite and then on Saturday doing a significant hike through the valley. See attached map and guide or these links for information about the area:
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/nepa/highlands/panthertown_map.pdf
http://www.ncwaterfalls.com/panther1.htm - great pictures of the various falls in the links at the bottom of this page.
http://www.hikewnc.info/trailheads/nantahala/highlands/guidedhikes/panthertowntour.html - hike recommendation
Tonight’s show sponsored by ScoutData.com
#42-Communication
E-Mail, phone calls, websites, blogs, newsletters - old school, high tech. What’s a leader to do? We’ll tell you what we think works and doesn’t work. We also pull more names in our feedback contest - big prizes this week!
A big thanks to John from Germany for the show idea!
Show Guest:
Cubmaster John Tolar - The Pack Podcast
Tonight’s show sponsored by Badge Magic
#41-Feedback
This show was recorded almost a month ago. With flu and other obligations, we had to put it off. As an extra bonus, this show also includes lots of echo! It will be fixed by show #42, promise.
This time we talk about Philmont Music, how to make fireballs, Pack Guides, Pinewood Derby Tracks, “One Hundred Scouts”, “What Parents Say” about Scouting, our spam problem and taking Woodbadge.
Links:
Philmont Songbook
How To Make Fireballs
Cool Pinewood Derby Cars
What Parents Say Video
BSA Related Videos
Tonight’s show sponsored by ScoutData.com
#40-Scout Discipline
We’re back with a big show! We cover Scout discipline within the Den, Pack, Troop, parent discipline and leader tips. Sorry about the echo. Technical problems are taking a back seat to content.
Show Guests:
Steve B - Scoutmaster for Troop 68 in Melrose, MN and creator of the Melrose Scouting Production Podcast
Lori Shields - ASM Troop 1, Abington PA and Webelos-to-Scout Transition Coordinator
Joel Mclaughlin - Asst Den Leader, Pack 526, Columbus, OH
Links:
Bill Smith’s Sunset Trail Cub Scout Rountable - Boy Behavior
Adult Leader Topics
Tonight’s show sponsored by Badge Magic
We are having a contest on all of the PTC Media shows. All you have to do is either one of the following items:
1. Leave a review for us on iTunes
2. Digg the show over at Digg.com
We have already begun drawing names, so leave your review today! You can leave a review for An Hour A Week?, Melrose Scouting Productions, Akela’s Adventure, Leader’s Campfire or the PTC “All-Shows” Feed.
Here are some of the prizes we have:
#39-Feedback
We cover iTunes reviews, Scoutdata.com, parent involvement and recruitment, recharter and lots more.
We’re back after our extended Thanksgiving break! We cover Recharter, including unit preparation, paperwork, online rechartering and the Centennial Quality Unit award.
The Annual Charter Agreement
Centennial Quality Unit FAQs
Centennial Quality Unit Form
#37-Feedback
We cover website compilations, Pack Meetings, Woodbadge and lots more.
Links:
Demonstration for Adult Recruitment - http://www.cubroundtable.com/assets/pdf-documents/Adding-Machine-Tape-Demonstration-for-Adult-Recruiting.pdf
USSSP Podcast List - http://netcommish.com/podcasts.asp
The Cub Scout Leader Blog - http://thecubscoutleader.blogspot.com/
