The Leader’s Campfire #51
#51-Feedback
Feedback on getting your unit online, summertime activities, the Iowa accident and old show archives.
Links:
AT&T Donates $3 Million to BSA’s 100th Anniversary Celebration
NAACP Partners with Boy Scouts of America
School Presentation ...
14 Aug 2008 | 3:44 am
A look at Sea Scouting
In this episode, Tico takes a look into one of our oldest programs to learn it may be one of the best-kept secret successes in the movement....
12 Aug 2008 | 12:00 pm
Soccer and Scouting
In this episode, Tico talks with Southern Region's Oscar Santoyo about this rapidly-growing program, we come up with some surprising findings....
12 Aug 2008 | 12:00 pm
A Message from the Commissioner
In this episode, Tico gives us his personal take on some of the big changes to come later this summer....
12 Aug 2008 | 12:00 pm
Update on the 100th Anniversary
In this episode, Tico gets the scoop on the big celebration coming up in 2010, find out what's in it for us, the commissioners....
12 Aug 2008 | 12:00 pm
No live show tonight
I was hoping to avoid this, but life has officially gotten in the way. No live show this week. There MAY be a recorded one, if everything runs perfectly. If not, I’ll see you in the chat room in a couple of weeks…
If you still want to chat, g...
11 Aug 2008 | 1:27 am
MSPP #45: Is It Time Yet? (a skit)
This podcast posting features the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 performing the skit "Is It Time Yet?" The real question, of course, is "Have you watched this yet?"...
10 Aug 2008 | 3:00 pm
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #19
EVERY SCOUT DESERVES A TRAINED LEADER!
Agree or Disagree… that is a fact and if you have doubts.. its because you are not trained.
This Show discusses Training and some of the reasons why folks are not trained and why they should be.
Bottom line..it...
9 Aug 2008 | 1:54 am
MSPP #44: Scout Law Commercials
This podcast posting includes five commercials produced by the Boy Scouts of America. Each commercial uses a point of the Scout Law as its theme: trustworthy, helpful, obedient, thrifty, and reverent. I hope you enjoy them as must as I did when I first sa...
6 Aug 2008 | 3:35 am
An Hour A Week? #152
Show #152-Wishing You Were Here
Tonight - my first time teaching Introduction to Cub Scouting and How To Have Fun, our Pack is off to a good start to the end of the Summer, relax - it’s just camp, and uniform inspections.
Links:
Dear Parents: Please...
5 Aug 2008 | 4:33 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #18
Advancement. Often confused and often misinterpreted, but always a big part of the Boy Scouting Program. This show discusses the Spiral learning of the Advancement process and Scoutmaster Jerry gives opinion and thoughts on how the program is “S...
4 Aug 2008 | 5:55 am
New Buddies, New Boy Events
The August Cubcast is all ?new,? featuring New Buddies and New Boy events, with ideas and suggestions for both topics. If you?re a Cub Scout volunteer or leader, click on the thumbnail image for Cubcast to listen to the latest....
31 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm
The Leader’s Campfire #50
#50-Getting Your Unit Online
Tonight we talk about getting a website up for your unit. We cover the reasons to have a website, legal and safety considerations, hosts, and maintaining your site.
Links:
Advice for Websites
Talent Release Form
Copyright and ...
30 Jul 2008 | 5:25 am
An Hour A Week? #151
Show #151-Wish You Were Here
Good news - I found my brains! Tonight we spoke about the Scoutparents Unit Coordinator, July Roundtable, August Theme, an interview from the new Chief Scout Executive and how the iPhone saved a campout. And sorry about the ec...
29 Jul 2008 | 4:34 am
The Scoutmaster Minute show #17
Round Ups and Open Houses!
Its that time again to think about recruiting and that means Round Ups and Open Houses.
This show discusses ways to make your round up or open house a success.
Special Guest Unit Commissioner Shawn Cleary from the Voyager Distri...
26 Jul 2008 | 12:23 am
What's up with Scout Parents?
In this episode, Tico gets the low-down on the Scout Parent initiative from National's Keith Christopher, asking the questions all commissioners would like to ask about this new initiative....
23 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm
Welcome to the New National Commissioner!
In this episode, Central Florida Councils' Tico Perez takes over as our top commissioner, with this candid discussion with outgoing commissioner Don Belcher....
23 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm
An Hour A Week? #150
Show #150-Good Vibrations
Tonight - our Pack’s Road Cleanup, July Roundtable part 1, Fast Tracks, giving awards to leaders, some calendar suggestions, and what to do during the rest of your Summer.
Links:
Scouts to have their own piece of ‘old...
22 Jul 2008 | 4:29 am
MSPP #43: The Buttons and Randall Show #1
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, interrupts Randall's reading time to tell some really bad jokes....
20 Jul 2008 | 10:45 pm
No show tonight
I’ve got a ton to talk about, but need to spend some time with the boys. I’ll be back next week.
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14 Jul 2008 | 1:20 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #16
Fundraising and Service Projects.
Discussion on how to implement Fundraising and Service projects within the annual plan.
Listen or Down load here
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This show is sponsored by Scoutdata.com
Have a Great Scouting Day!
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13 Jul 2008 | 9:47 pm
MSPP #42: Button's Announcement About MSPP
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, has an announcement about the Melrose Scouting Productions feed address....
10 Jul 2008 | 2:30 am
An Hour A Week? #149
Show #149-The Good Things
Connor makes his first full appearance talking about us lighting the house on fire a few times and other, more scout related stuff. I also talk about what you should be doing right now to get ready for the year, flag ceremonies a...
8 Jul 2008 | 2:25 pm
S'More Summer Fun is just around the corner!
Keep your boys involved in Cub Scouting with S'More Summer Fun, the monthly theme for August 2008. Ed Schmitt, vice chair of program for the Andaste District of the Five Rivers Council in Elmira, New York, has solid ideas for implementing the theme. Then ...
1 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #15
New Server, New Uniform, and Old Summer Camp Stories, plus a little feedback on Show #13, the “Gun Show”
The Scoutmaster Minute has a new host. Scoutdata.com is now hosting the Shows. A big thanks to Phillip at Scoutdata.com
Listen or Down...
28 Jun 2008 | 5:04 pm
MSPP #41: Troop 68 The Early Years
Take a short trip back in time as this video shows you the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 during the years of 1980-1985....
26 Jun 2008 | 1:10 am
Server migration
In an effort to make the shows better and better, I will be moving my shows over to a new server over the next week.
The Migration has already begun with Shows 13 and 14 and show 15 will be posted directly to the new server.
As was expected the Council se...
25 Jun 2008 | 1:31 pm
The Leader’s Campfire #49
#49-Feedback
Feedback on the Iowa tragedy, ADHD Scouting, open source software, Deal or No Deal, Scouter Discounts, pool parties and Leave No Trace.
Links:
Scout Executive Message regarding the Iowa deaths
Honoring the Iowa Scouts
Open Scource Scouting
...
24 Jun 2008 | 9:37 am
An Hour A Week? #148
Show #148-Dem Boys…
Tonight - my Philmont Anniversary, OA helping out Cub Scouts, sources for cheap do-dads, 2 crazy kids, and one unfocused host.
Links:
OA National Bulletin
Tonight’s show sponsored by Badge Magic
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23 Jun 2008 | 3:36 am
MSPP #40: God Bless The USA
The 2002 Laughs For Lunch Show was held four months after the tragedy of 9/11. Patriotism was high in this country as we pulled together to pay our respects to those who died, and to those who became heroes. The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 wanted to end this s...
17 Jun 2008 | 4:45 am
An Hour A Week? #147
Show #147-The original Mr. R is in the House!
Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads. In the spirit of the day, I have my dad on the show to explain Scouting in his day, in my day, today and get his opinion on a variety of topics in Scouting. Connor ...
16 Jun 2008 | 4:17 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #14
Risk Management is a neccessary process when planning and preparing for any Scouting activity.
This show discusses the principles of Risk Management, how and why we need to make sure that Risk Management is a part of every planning session.
Listen or Down...
13 Jun 2008 | 5:17 pm
The Leader’s Campfire #48
#48-Keeping the Pack Active Over the Summer
Tonight we talk about ways to keep your Scouts active over the summer including planning,
things to do, places to go and the summertime pack award.
Links:
Virtual Leaders Handbook
National page on Pack summerti...
11 Jun 2008 | 4:13 am
An Hour A Week? #146
Show #146-Any Way You Want It
Tonight - “Summer Mode”, National is looking for a permanent Jamboree home. Summer resolutions and June Roundtable planning.
Links:
Selection Process on a Fast Track as America’s Largest Youth-Serving Organi...
11 Jun 2008 | 4:04 am
An Hour A Week? Special Edition
This a Memorial Day speech from Jody Gourley, Cubmaster Pack 349, in New Carlisle. I hope you enjoy it. I think it captures a lot of the spirit of the holiday.
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6 Jun 2008 | 1:03 pm
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #13
Discussion on Dos and Don’ts regarding Fire arms, air soft, paintball, and lazer tag.
Also some discussion on the Patrol Method.
Sorry about the strange hum in the backgroud.. not sure what happened there.
Listen or Download here
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6 Jun 2008 | 5:36 am
H2OHHH!, Internet Safety
Dive right in to our June 2008 Cubcast as we explore ways to make a splash with July's theme of H2OHHH! We talk with Michelle Gee, Cub Scout training chair for the Last Frontier Council in Oklahoma City, on ways to tie advancement to the theme and how to ...
2 Jun 2008 | 12:00 pm
An Hour A Week? #145
Show #144-We’re So Sorry…
So we have a new website at PTC Media. And we blew up the chat room. In a bad way. Oh well…
Tonight -Graduation ceremonies, May Pack Meeting and Roundtable, a “special” show coming this week, a mocku...
2 Jun 2008 | 4:25 am
MSPP #39: Scouting Celebrity Commercials
This post includes three thirty second commercials. The first features Steve Young, the NFL quarterback, who was a Cub Scout. The second features Jim Lovell, and Eagle Scout who became an astronaut. The third features Scott Mitchell, another quarterback w...
31 May 2008 | 4:15 pm
The Leader’s Campfire #47
#47-Feedback
Feedback on recruiting Scout leaders, planning Roundtables, are we getting too safe?, a new Scout song, and some cool PTC announcements
Guest:
Jerry Schleining, Host - The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast
Links:
Age Appropriate Guidelines
New Scout...
31 May 2008 | 12:24 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #12
Introducing a Troop to the adventures of Back Country or Backpacking style Camping.
We discuss some ways to convert your Front country… get out of the car and camp Troop… to a high adventure… get out in the back country Troop.
Listen and...
30 May 2008 | 2:39 pm
No show tonight
I’m taking the night off, not by choice. We’ll talk more about this next week.
I MAY still record a show, but not tonight.
Enjoy the long weekend.
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26 May 2008 | 1:01 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #11
Feedback Show. This show shares feedback received from various outlets regarding the Scoutmaster minute podcasts. Also answers some questions possed to me from great listeners.
Thanks for the feedback… keep it coming!
Listen or Download here
Sta...
23 May 2008 | 5:08 pm
An Hour A Week? #144
Show #144-Kid Rock? Really?
Sorry about the mess last week. Hopefully I’ll make up for it with a little better sound quality.
Tonight -our Annual Planning Meeting, Pack Meeting prep, Kid Rock helps the Scouts, the new uniform, Den Meeting in a Box, ...
23 May 2008 | 4:27 am
MSPP #38: Mike's Eagle Slideshow
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 has held its seventeenth Eagle court of honor. This is the video shown during the ceremony highlighting some of the best times of Mike's years in Scouting....
19 May 2008 | 2:30 am
An Hour A Week? #143
Show #143-Someone’s Got to be the Mom Around Here
Sorry about the lack of focus on this show. I’ll explain on the next show what happened. Tonight we talk about: recognition efforts for the 100th anniversary, the National Summertime Pack Award...
18 May 2008 | 1:45 pm
The Leader’s Campfire #46
#46-Leave No Trace
Lots of great information about the Leave No Trace program, including lots of resources.
Guest:
Jerry Schleining, Host - The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast
Links:
Leave No Trace Training
Cub Scout Award
Boy Scout Award
Low Impact Hiking Qui...
18 May 2008 | 3:52 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #10
A discussion about the Webelos to Scout Transition.
I am posting Show #10 a bit early as I will be at Camporee this weekend and want to keep the weekly podcast on time.
This show discusses points about the Webelos to Scout Transition. Specifically the r...
15 May 2008 | 4:05 pm
IT WORKED!!
The feede is now available at iTunes and Feedburner.
Thanks for your patients!
Happy Scouting!
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13 May 2008 | 5:01 pm
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #9
This show discusses the Scoutmaster and his various roles.
It also discusses the best utilization of Assistant Scoutmasters.
I am reposting this to try to get the feed burner and iTunes working correctly…
Sorry if there has been any inconvenience.
L...
13 May 2008 | 4:58 pm
Technical Difficulty
For those of you that tried to download show #9 and got kicked out… try again. I had some server trouble.. but it is fixed.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Happy Scouting!
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11 May 2008 | 1:28 am
MSPP #37: Cats In The Cradle
Bring out the piano. Plug in the guitar. It is time for the Boy Scouts of Troop 68 to perform a classic song for the Laughs For Lunch Show audience....
4 May 2008 | 10:35 pm
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #8
Discussion on the Troops annual Plan
In this show we discuss the element of an effect annual plan. Setting your Troop and its leaders up for a great year of Scouting.
Listen or Download here
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Happy Scouting!
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2 May 2008 | 12:52 pm
Go for the Gold, Roundtable Meetings
Our May 2008 Cubcast features great ideas on how to integrate June???s ???Go for the Gold??? theme into your den meetings with Mick Yonkus, assistant Cubmaster for Pack 1152 in the Detroit Area Council. And we???ll visit with Christina Gables, troop commi...
1 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #7
A discussion of New Parent/Scout leader orientation.
When Scouts transition from a Cub Scout Pack to a Boy Scout Troop, there are often unanswered questions and a sense of culture shock to the parent unfamiliar with the Boy Scouting Program. We explore...
25 Apr 2008 | 6:05 pm
PTC Media Forum
For those of you that check out onlines message boards or forums, it may be of some interest that you can now communicate with me via the PTC media Forum.
As I am being rolled into the PTC media group with my podcasts… you can send messages, leave c...
25 Apr 2008 | 4:50 pm
MSPP #36: Vista!
This time the adult leaders get into the act as they perform the song Vista! Some do it well, and some do not do very well. But they all have fun....
24 Apr 2008 | 3:15 am
New itunes feed
Due to my lack of computer skills.. I had to redo my itunes account so here is the new way to subscribe to my podcast.
I am sorry if this is an inconvenience to anyone… as soon as I figure this computer thing out.. things will get smooth.
http://pho...
24 Apr 2008 | 2:35 am
The Scoutmaster minute Show #6
A discussion about Leadership.
Remember that you can use itunes or feedburner to access the shows now.
Show 6 is all about Leadership. We discuss what makes good leaders and offer some tips for leadership development in your unit and making succeddful l...
18 Apr 2008 | 3:21 am
The Leader’s Campfire #45
#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
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17 Apr 2008 | 3:53 am
Listening to podcasts
Another way that you can listen to the podcast if you don’t want itunes is thru Feedburner.
Click on this link and subscribe.
http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheScoutmasterMinutePodcast
Happy Scouting!
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16 Apr 2008 | 4:57 am
iTunes…
The Scoutmaster minute podcast is now available on iTunes.
Check in the kids&family group… You can search for us by name… the scoutmasterminute
Hope that makes it easier to get too…
Happy Scouting!
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14 Apr 2008 | 4:53 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #5
Multiple topic Show, The Scout Oath.
Show 5 is complete and ready for your download.
The Show tackles multiple topics this time starting with the Scout Oath. We talk about Pack and Troop relationships, The Outing rut, Goal Setting and we talk abit about...
12 Apr 2008 | 5:00 pm
MSPP #35: Gopher Guts
There is an old song that many Scouts seem to enjoy listening to, and singing along to if they can memorize the verses. That song is Gopher Guts. You know, greasy, grimy, gopher guts. Mutilated monkey's feet. All purpose porpoise puss. Yeah, that song....
6 Apr 2008 | 5:10 am
The Scoutmaster minute #4
This podcast focuses on Bullying.
With the new Scout requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class all centered on Bullying, it was time to get a podcast out there. Using the BSA’s Bullying awareness presentation as a guide, this pod...
2 Apr 2008 | 9:38 pm
Leaf it to Cubs, Youth Protection
Spring has sprung and April???s Cubcast features ideas for getting outside with the boys to experience Leaf it to Cubs, the theme for May. And, since April is Child Abuse Prevention month, we???ll be talking about Youth Protection and the timely release o...
1 Apr 2008 | 12:00 pm
The Scoutmaster minute #3
This show is what I am calling a “Shotgun” show. I discuss a few Boy Scouting topics.
Training
Summer camp and the homesick Scout
Knots (award)
and the Scoutmaster Conference
Download or Listen here
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29 Mar 2008 | 4:29 am
The Leader’s Campfire #44
#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 Robertso...
27 Mar 2008 | 3:16 am
MSPP #34: Sledding Fun 2008.
Who says you can't have fun in Minnesota in the winter. Grab your sleds and join the Boy Scouts of Troop 68 as they have fun downhill sledding in the evening at Camp Stearns....
27 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #2- The Order of the Arrow Rep.
The Order of the Arrow Representative is a Youth leader in the Troop that can have a great impact on your Troop’s camping experience as well as being a great example of leadership and service in the Troop.
Download or listen here
Happy Scouting!
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24 Mar 2008 | 5:56 am
The Leader’s Campfire #43
#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 se...
22 Mar 2008 | 12:40 am
MSPP #33: The Bad Luck Song.
This video, filmed in 1992, has three Boy Scouts of Troop 68 sing the Bad Luck Song. Things just do not go well during the verse of this song. It is a bit darker tone then past videos of this podcast, so beware....
20 Mar 2008 | 3:45 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #1 - Cold Weather Camping
Cold Weather Camping
This episode discusses gear and care of gear for Cold Weather Camping.
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11 Mar 2008 | 1:47 pm
Welcome to the Scoutmaster Minute Podcast site
This is an extention of the Scoutmaster minute. A place where you can find the podcasts.
Hope you enjoy them. Please let me know how we are doing. You comments are appreciated.
Happy Scouting!
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11 Mar 2008 | 1:38 pm
The Leader’s Campfire #42
#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 we...
9 Mar 2008 | 7:47 am
MSPP #32: Buttons in "Playing Broomball".
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, plays broomball with the Boy Scouts of Troop 68, and discovers he is not very good at it, thus giving the Boy Scouts a chance to demonstrate how to make a stretcher with a jacket and broom sticks....
2 Mar 2008 | 6:45 pm
Abracadabra, Bullying
Now you see it, now you don???t! But you can always hear it on March???s Cubcast, as we discuss ways to enhance the April theme of Abracadabra with Toni Welch, an experienced Cubmaster trainer. Plus, get some sound advice on how to deal with bullies from ...
1 Mar 2008 | 12:00 pm
Litter to Glitter, Academics and Sports
February???s podcast covers the March Cub Scout theme of Litter to Glitter. Get great ideas for how to implement the theme from Ray Alverson, an assistant council commissioner in the Houston area. Then learn the details of the Academics and Sports progra...
1 Feb 2008 | 12:00 pm
MSPP #31: Buttons talks about the Outdoor Code.
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, discusses the four "C's" of the Boy Scout Outdoor Code: clean in my outdoor manners, careful with fire, considerate in the outdoors, and conservation minded....
30 Jan 2008 | 7:45 pm
MSPP #30: Boy Scouts perform "Singing In The Rain" skit.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the "Singing In The Rain" skit during their 1998 Laughs For Lunch Show. Thumbs up, elbows back, knees bent, toes in. Tee tee cha, Tee tee cha, Tee tee cha cha cha....
12 Jan 2008 | 3:45 pm
Chinese New Year, Anniversary Month
Caren Tamkin, a Unit Commissioner in California, has some fun and insightful tips and observations about February???s Chinese New Year theme. Then Jamie Shearer, Associate Director for the Cub Scout Division at the National Council, sheds some light on A...
1 Jan 2008 | 12:00 pm
MSPP #29: Boy Scouts Sing "The Song That Never Ends".
The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 sing the "Song That Never Ends" during their 2004 Laughs For Lunch Show. The Boy Scouts seem to want to go on and on signing this song until they are taken from the stage one by one....
22 Dec 2007 | 2:15 pm
MSPP #28: The Mad Scientist Skit
The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the Mad Scientist Skit during their 2002 Laughs For Lunch Show. The skit is about a mad scientist who has plans to take over the world, and has created a monster to help him in his conquest. Then the Scouts try to sign t...
8 Dec 2007 | 2:00 pm
Cub Scout Car Show, Religious Emblem Program
Cheri Pepka, mother of two Eagle Scouts, wheels out some great ideas for January's Cub Scout Car Show activities. Then Mark Hazelwood, who teaches a course on religious emblems at the Boy Scout training facility in Philmont, NM, brings us up to date on th...
1 Dec 2007 | 12:00 pm
MSPP #27: Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, in "Rec Room Tour"
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, takes a tour of a scoutmaster's recreation room, and makes a few comments along the way....
28 Nov 2007 | 3:00 am
MSPP #26: Buttons in "You Know You Are A Boy Scout When... Part 2"
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, continues his series of when you know you are a true Boy Scout by discussing internet chat rooms, packing for camp, setting up tents, and poison ivy....
11 Nov 2007 | 3:30 pm
MSPP #25: Frisbee Follies, A Summer Camp Adventure
The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 have a little free time on their hands and make a movie while at summer camp....
3 Nov 2007 | 4:00 am
Celebrations Around the World Theme, Cub Scout Program Update
Cheri Pepka, Chair of the Cub Scout Program Helps Task Force, generates some super ideas for December's Celebrations Around the World theme. And Sam Thompson, Director of the Cub Scout Division for the National Council, steps into the studio to talk abo...
1 Nov 2007 | 12:00 pm
MSPP #24: The 2007 Buckskin Staff of Many Point Scout Camp Sings
The 2007 Buckskin Staff of Many Point Scout Camp sings a song about Scouting toward the end of the week's opening campfire program....
20 Oct 2007 | 9:35 pm
MSPP #23: The Candy Store skit
The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 perform "THe Candy Store" skit during the 2002 Laughs For Lunch Show....
13 Oct 2007 | 7:30 pm
MSPP #22: Buttons Cub Scout Visit and Big Announcement
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, talks about his visit to the Cub Pack's School Night and makes an announcement about Melrose Scouting Productions Podcasts joining the PTC Media Network....
6 Oct 2007 | 3:25 am
Indian Nations, Second Chance Recruiting
Caren Tamkin, a Unit Commissioner in California, shares great ideas for celebrating November's Indian Nations theme. Bruce Mikkelson, Scout Executive in Weston, Wisconsin, offers insights for Second Chance Recruiting. Plus we're giving away 50 free subs...
1 Oct 2007 | 12:00 pm
MSPP #21: Buttons in "You Know You Are A Boy Scout When..."
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, attempts to answer that age old question "You know you are a Boy Scout when..."...
15 Sep 2007 | 1:25 pm
MSPP #20: The Echo System Skit 1996
Ben, the Boy Scout, performs the Echo System Skit to the enjoyment of the audience at Troop 68's first Laughs For Lunch Show in 1996....
8 Sep 2007 | 6:15 pm
Quality Customer Service, Part One
Don visits with Stephanie Ricketts, Council Commissioner in Greater Cleveland as they discuss putting together a quality commissioner team for the council....
7 Sep 2007 | 12:00 pm
Quality Customer Service, Part Two
Don continues his discussion of the effective commissioner team with Rick Hillenbrand, from National Capital Area Council in Bethesda Maryland. In this chat, they focus on bringing diversity onto the commissioner team....
7 Sep 2007 | 12:00 pm
The Annual Service Plan
Don and Stan Child, Council Commissioner in the Great Salt Lake Council talk about how to lay out the kind of plan that can result in quality unit service....
7 Sep 2007 | 12:00 pm
Tracking Unit Visitation
Don discusses a new tool for tracking units visits with John McCollum from Circle Ten Council, in Texas. Don shows us how unit visitations are vital to attaining the Centennial award....
7 Sep 2007 | 12:00 pm
A Quick Look at Venturing
In this episode, Don chats with our co-educational program's National president, Dave George. They discuss what commissioners should know about this rapidly-growing teen Scouting program....
7 Sep 2007 | 12:00 pm
Down on the Farm, Cub Scout Leader Training
Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, leads us through October theme activities for Down on the Farm. Ted Rohling, Vice President for Training at the Alamo Area Council, sheds some light on Cub Scout lead...
1 Sep 2007 | 12:00 pm
MSPP #19: The Many Point Rouser 2007
The Buckskin Staff of Many Point Scout Camp lead the Boy Scout campers in the Many Point rouser during the opening campfire program on July 15, 2007....
25 Aug 2007 | 3:30 pm
MSPP #18: Boy Scouts in The Movie Skit
The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the Movie Skit during the 2006 annual Laughs for Lunch Show....
19 Aug 2007 | 1:30 pm
MSPP #17: Buttons in "The Cub Scout Promise (Law of the Pack)"
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, is back with Michael, the giggling Cub Scout, as they once again discuss the Cub Scout Oath and the Cub Scout Law....
5 Aug 2007 | 2:45 pm
Cub Scout Express, School Night for Scouting
Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, has good ideas for September's Cub Scout Express activities. Mike Palmer, Council Commissioner for the Jersey Shore Council, joins us to talk about Roundup Campaign Re...
1 Aug 2007 | 12:00 pm
MSPP #16: Buttons interviews Eymard, the Assistant Scoutmaster
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, interviews Eymard, the eighty year old assistant scoutmaster, during a weekend camping trip....
25 Jul 2007 | 12:45 am
MSPP #15: The Ice Fishing Skit
Three Boy Scouts from Melrose Troop 68 perform the skit known as "Ice Fishing" during the troop's 2004 Laughs for Lunch Show....
7 Jul 2007 | 2:30 am
MSPP #14: The Furniture Store Skit
Two Boy Scouts from Melrose Troop 68 perform the skit known as "The Furniture Store" during the troop's 2006 Laughs for Lunch Show....
1 Jul 2007 | 9:30 pm
Century of Scouting, Summer Activity Safety Tips
Description: Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, offers tips for August Century of Scouting activities. Steve Johnson, San Gabriel Valley Council Cub Scout Training Chairman, gives us some solid safety ...
1 Jul 2007 | 12:00 pm
MSPP #13: Many Point Scout Camp Rouser Song
The MPSC Rouser Song is this week's Melrose Scouting Productions Podcast (MSPP) video. The staff begins each week's Sunday night opening campfire with this song which sets the tone for the rest of the evening. It is fast. It is loud. It is energetic. It i...
19 Jun 2007 | 2:30 pm
MSPP #12: Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, in Physically Strong
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, talks about and demonstrates how to stay Physically Strong, one of the Boy Scout duties to self....
5 Jun 2007 | 6:30 pm
Rocket's Red Glare, Youth Protection Program
Kim Barker, Chairman of Themes Task Force, discusses activities for July's Rocket's Red Glare theme. John Patterson, consultant to BSA on Youth Protection, speaks about the new YP video release and how to use it effectively with the kids....
1 Jun 2007 | 12:00 pm
MSPP #11: Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, in The Cub Scout Promise (Giggles)
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, meets Michael, the radical Cub Scout, as Michael tries to teach Buttons the Cub Scout Promise....
26 May 2007 | 11:30 pm
MSPP #10: 1989 Philmont Trek.
The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 attend Philmont Scout Ranch a second time in 1989....
19 May 2007 | 7:50 pm
MSPP #9: 1986 Philmont Trek.
The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 attend Philmont Scout Ranch in 1986....
13 May 2007 | 3:15 pm
Wheel into Summer, Annual Planning Conference
Kim Barker, Chairman of Themes Task Force, outlines activities for the June theme, Wheel into Summer. Jamie Shearer, Assoc. National Director of Cub Scouting, gives an overview of the Annual Planning Conference for volunteers and parents....
1 May 2007 | 12:00 pm
Commissioner Recruiting
Don probes the winning ways to having enough commissioners to serve in every unit. One council shares their 10-step process that has provided them with unusually successful recruitment record....
1 May 2007 | 12:00 pm
Youth Retention
Don focuses on how to retain more youth in Scouting. We hear how one local council has enjoyed special success, then we discuss the tools that let more youth enjoy a better program for a longer time....
1 May 2007 | 12:00 pm
Unit Centennial Quality Award Review
Don opens the hood on the Centennial Quality Unit Award, showing us how to help turn the six criteria into concrete and achievable goals for unit leaders....
1 May 2007 | 12:00 pm
MSPP #8: The Scoutmasters and Many Point Staff "Go Bananas".
The staff of Many Point Scout Camp and the scoutmasters sing and act out the song "Go Bananas"....
29 Apr 2007 | 9:15 am
MSPP #7: Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, and the Scout Motto.
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, talks about the Scout Motto and being prepared....
22 Apr 2007 | 10:30 am
MSPP #6: Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, and the Scout Law.
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, talks about the Scout Law....
22 Apr 2007 | 10:00 am
MSPP #5: The 2006 Order of the Arrow Conclave
Three Boy Scouts from Troop 68 attend the spring Order of the Arrow Conclave in May, 2006....
18 Apr 2007 | 2:00 pm
MSPP #4: The Scouts of Camp Watchamagumee, 1987
Meet the Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 when they attended Camp Watchamagumee in May of 1987....
11 Apr 2007 | 2:30 pm
Cubs and Bugs Galore, Camping Talk, National Summertime Pack Award
Kim Barker, Chairman of the Themes Task Force, outlines activities for the May theme of Cubs and Bugs Galore. Dennis Kampa, author of the Baloo Camping Guide, shares insights on camping. Jamie Shearer, Assoc. National Director of Cub Scouting, explains ...
11 Apr 2007 | 12:00 pm
MSPP #3: Many Point Scout Camp tribute to Paul Bunyan.
In this video the staff of Many Point Scout Camp pay tribute to the largest American legend of all time, Paul Bunyan....
7 Apr 2007 | 2:00 pm
MSPP #2: Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, in "The Scout Oath, Almost".
Welcome to the Melrose Scouting Productions Podcast. In this video the puppet known as Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, explains the Scout Oath. At least that is what he wanted to do. You are invited to visit our website at http://melrosetroop68.org...
4 Apr 2007 | 2:00 pm
MSPP #1: Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, in "The Scout Oath".
Welcome to the Melrose Scouting Productions Podcast. In this video we meet a puppet known as Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, as he explains the Scout Oath. You are invited to visit our website at http://melrosetroop68.org...
3 Apr 2007 | 2:00 pm
The Parent Initiative
Don Belcher introduces some of the new thinking abut what has been long considered our greatest organizational asset. He shows us how commissioners will play an important role in it....
28 Dec 2006 | 12:00 pm
Centennial Quality Awards
Don Belcher introduces the concept for this new award program as a part of the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Boy Scouts of America....
28 Dec 2006 | 12:00 pm
Pillars of the Plan
Don Belcher discusses the 2006-2010 national Strategic Plan and its implications for commissioners....
28 Dec 2006 | 12:00 pm
Monthly Unit Visits
Don talks about one of the single most important thing we do as commissioners, and tells us how to do it best....
28 Dec 2006 | 12:00 pm
Membership Validation
Reliable membership data is essential for the credibility of the council's claims to true public service. Don Belcher gives us a clear grasp of this important process, likening it to a physical check-up....
28 Dec 2006 | 12:00 pm