05-30-2014 Final Run #RunScoutmasterRun
Completed the final run this morning! 100 miles ran in 60 days! Thank you to Observepoint, EdgeCreek Properties, and Utah Vinyl Pools for sponsoring this run. It's not too late to still donate to Troop 61! Any dollar amount is greatly accepted. I am looking forward to the next fundraising run that I can help with... but for now this Scoutmaster is going to go take a nap!
Positive Attitude Scoutmasters Minute
A good positive attitude can truly change the way you approach life, and your future. Let me illustrate with a short story.
A few years ago, there was a wildlife organization out west that offered a bounty of $5000 for wolves captured alive.
Two friends, Sam and Jed, decided to make their fortune. Day and night, they scoured the mountains and forests looking for their valuable prey.
Exhausted one night, they fell asleep dreaming of their potential fortune.
Suddenly, Sam woke up a bit startled, and saw that they were surrounded by a huge pack of nearly 70 wolves with searing black eyes, and bared teeth. Low growls rumbling from their throats.
He slowly reached over and nudged his friend and said 'Jed, wake up! I think we're rich!'
Gentlemen, Sam had a positive attitude. I hope you do.
Fishing Secret Skit
Required:
4 or 5 scouts
Script:
3 or 4 scouts in a group, all fishing and not catching anything. 1 other scout walks onstage, waves to them and they wave back. He sits aways away and starts fishing. He catches a fish and repeats it a few times.
One scout gets up and walks over to the scout that is catching fish.
Scout #1: I've been here fishing all day and haven't caught anything. You've almost caught your limit already. What's your secret?
Fish Scout : mumble mumble with mouth closed.
Scout #1: What did you say?
Fish Scout : mumble mumble with mouth closed.
Scout #1: Oh never mind! (walks back to buddies)
Scout #1: He's kinda strange. I couldn't understand him.
Repeat with each scout asking his secret until the last scout tries.
Last Scout : We've been here all day and haven't caught anything. What's your secret?
Fish Scout : mumble mumble with mouth closed.
Last Scout : What?
Fish Scout : mumble mumble with mouth closed.
Last Scout : Oh, come on. You can tell me, buddy! (and gives him a slap on the back which causes the scout to take a big hard swallow and look kind of sick.)
Fish Scout : I said - 'You have to keep the worms warm!'
4 or 5 scouts
Script:
3 or 4 scouts in a group, all fishing and not catching anything. 1 other scout walks onstage, waves to them and they wave back. He sits aways away and starts fishing. He catches a fish and repeats it a few times.
One scout gets up and walks over to the scout that is catching fish.
Scout #1: I've been here fishing all day and haven't caught anything. You've almost caught your limit already. What's your secret?
Fish Scout : mumble mumble with mouth closed.
Scout #1: What did you say?
Fish Scout : mumble mumble with mouth closed.
Scout #1: Oh never mind! (walks back to buddies)
Scout #1: He's kinda strange. I couldn't understand him.
Repeat with each scout asking his secret until the last scout tries.
Last Scout : We've been here all day and haven't caught anything. What's your secret?
Fish Scout : mumble mumble with mouth closed.
Last Scout : What?
Fish Scout : mumble mumble with mouth closed.
Last Scout : Oh, come on. You can tell me, buddy! (and gives him a slap on the back which causes the scout to take a big hard swallow and look kind of sick.)
Fish Scout : I said - 'You have to keep the worms warm!'
State Flowers
Things have changed just a little since this 1939 printing of the Boy Scout Handbook. What is your State's Flower? Comment below.
Tenderfoot Award Ceremony
Leader: I now call ________ and his parents to come forward. (Repeat for each tenderfoot scout)
Leader: These scouts have completed the requirements for the rank of Tenderfoot.
Leader: Since you first joined this Troop, you have said the words of the Scout Oath many times. You have learned many skills which will serve you well as you travel on your boy scout trail to become an Eagle Scout. You have learned some basic first aid skills and to tie knots and you have improved your physical fitness. But these skills are only the beginning. As you advance into other ranks, you will learn more knots, more first aid skills, how to use a compass, how to cook, and most importantly how to lead others. The activities you participate in will become more challenging and more rewarding.
When you passed your Board of Review, you became a Tenderfoot scout. I now present to you your rank advancement card which documents this achievement. Keep this cards, and all other cards you receive in Scouting, in a safe place. As you advance in Scouting, these are very important in documenting your achievements. When you submit your Eagle application or if you move to a new location, you will need these cards.
I am also presenting you with your Tenderfoot badge. This announces to the world that you have reached the first advancement level in Boy Scouts and you are on your way along the path of scouting.
Finally, you are given a small pin to pass on to your parent as a keepsake of this step you've taken towards becoming an independent young man, able to take care of himself and help others.
(Pass out badges, pins, and cards. Give scout handsake to each scout.)
Leader: Troop ____, please stand.
Leader: Troop, join me in congratulating these fine scouts on their advancement to Tenderfoot rank! (lead applause)
Leader: These scouts have completed the requirements for the rank of Tenderfoot.
Leader: Since you first joined this Troop, you have said the words of the Scout Oath many times. You have learned many skills which will serve you well as you travel on your boy scout trail to become an Eagle Scout. You have learned some basic first aid skills and to tie knots and you have improved your physical fitness. But these skills are only the beginning. As you advance into other ranks, you will learn more knots, more first aid skills, how to use a compass, how to cook, and most importantly how to lead others. The activities you participate in will become more challenging and more rewarding.
When you passed your Board of Review, you became a Tenderfoot scout. I now present to you your rank advancement card which documents this achievement. Keep this cards, and all other cards you receive in Scouting, in a safe place. As you advance in Scouting, these are very important in documenting your achievements. When you submit your Eagle application or if you move to a new location, you will need these cards.
I am also presenting you with your Tenderfoot badge. This announces to the world that you have reached the first advancement level in Boy Scouts and you are on your way along the path of scouting.
Finally, you are given a small pin to pass on to your parent as a keepsake of this step you've taken towards becoming an independent young man, able to take care of himself and help others.
(Pass out badges, pins, and cards. Give scout handsake to each scout.)
Leader: Troop ____, please stand.
Leader: Troop, join me in congratulating these fine scouts on their advancement to Tenderfoot rank! (lead applause)
How to Make Homemade Slime
#HowToTuesday
Area of Science: Chemistry
Meant for at least Grade K-3 (age 5-7).
This experiment is inedible.
An adult should be present.
Overview:
Make slime from everyday things in the home.
Area of Science: Chemistry
Meant for at least Grade K-3 (age 5-7).
This experiment is inedible.
An adult should be present.
Overview:
Make slime from everyday things in the home.
Teen Safe Driving Websites
Traffic Safety Merit Badge
Req: 5b Using the Internet (with your parent’s permission), visit five Web sites that cover safe driving for teenagers. As a group, discuss what you learn with your counselor and at least three other teenagers.
Req: 5b Using the Internet (with your parent’s permission), visit five Web sites that cover safe driving for teenagers. As a group, discuss what you learn with your counselor and at least three other teenagers.
- National Safety Council
- Partners For Safe Teen Driving
- Teen Safe Driving
- DMV
- Allstate Foundation
- MedlinePlus
- Teen Driver Source
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Count To Ten and Say Hello In Spanish
Today is a great day to work on Wolf Elective 22a & 22b with it being Cinco de Mayo.
22a: Say "hello" in a language other than English. Hola
22b: Count to ten in a language other than English.
1. uno
2. dos
3. tres
4. cuatro
5. cinco
6. seis
7. siete
8. ocho
9. nueve
10. diez
22a: Say "hello" in a language other than English. Hola
22b: Count to ten in a language other than English.
1. uno
2. dos
3. tres
4. cuatro
5. cinco
6. seis
7. siete
8. ocho
9. nueve
10. diez
