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Archive for December, 2009
APPRECIATE THE JOURNEY
Posted in Scoutmaster Minute on December 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Learning Life’s Lessons On Path To Eagle Scout
Posted in Scouting News, Scouting in Life on December 9, 2009 | 2 Comments »
This is a great article that was run in the December 6th, 2009 edition of the Houston Chronicle. Thanks go out to Michelle, who is the proud mom of one of our Eagles, Casey, for finding this gem.
Learning Life’s Lessons On Path To Eagle Scout by Chase Untermeyer
One of Houston’s leading citizens, bearing a name [...]
12th Edition Handbook Versions Cleared Up
Posted in Scouting News on December 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
After some speculation about the new 12th Edition handbook and its various versions, a helpful comment has cleared up the questions.
Nathan, a BSA national scout shop employee, who has seen the “shrink wrapped” books, left a comment on the original Scouting News post. Here is the skinny:
The 12th Edition of the Boy Scout Handbook will [...]
Great Meeting Last Night
Posted in 1 on December 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Our newest scouts came for their first troop meeting last night. I must say that I was quite impressed with Brandon and Timothy and how quickly they warmed up to our 1st Year Emphasis leaders while all the older scouts worked away at their own rank advancements. These young men are really warm in nature [...]
Bridging Over
Posted in Recruiting, Retention on December 6, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Last night at Spring Creek Park, very chilly by the way, at the big fire ring with a large bonfire we watched the Arrow of Light ceremony for about 6 packs and 50+ Webelos. The AOL teams did a great job. Afterwords the Webelos bridged over to their new troops. We welcomed Brandon and Timothy into 483 as they bridged [...]
Boy Scout Shirt Survey
Posted in Gear Review, Scouting News on December 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Boy Scouts of America is considering introducing a Boy Scout shirt made by Under Armour. Boy Scouts could wear the shirt while doing activities such as service projects, hiking, camping, and other troop activities.
This shirt is made of fabric similar to other Under Armour athletic wear.
https://scoutnet.scouting.org/survey/cgi-bin/qwebcorporate.dll?idx=RZKJS6
Boy Scout Trivia: Did You Know……….
Posted in Merit Badges, Scouting News on December 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Arthur R. Eldred received the very first Eagle Scout badge on Labor Day, 1912. Twenty-three Scouts received the Eagle merit badge award in 1912. Any first-class Scout qualifying for 21 merit badges were entitled to wear the highest Scout Merit Badge, the Eagle. Back in 1912 the Eagle Award was called a merit badge.
Pic on e Scouter
Posted in Picture of the Week, Publications, Scouting News on December 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
This was the main picture on e Scouter. Sam Houston Area Council’s e mail news letter. So what is so special about this pic? The Scout is in our troop rappelling off the tower at CIMA, and that is his father standing below. Not to mention I took the photo.
Christmas Cards
Posted in Scouting in Life on December 1, 2009 | 2 Comments »
update
That does not work. Walter Reed will not forward them.
Instead, use the Holiday Mail for Heroes program of the American Red Cross. Red Cross program is here:
http://redcrosschat.org/2009/10/27/holiday-mail-for-heroes-2/
Cards must be received by Dec 7th.
Address is:
Holiday Mail For Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to [...]
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