Cubcast - Boy Scouts of America

Imagine yourself in room with a dozen other Cub Scout leaders from all over the country. You’re enjoying a breathtaking view of blue skies, mountains, and plenty of sunshine. Perhaps you and the other Cub Scout leaders are actually outside in that sunshine as you take one of the many new training courses at the training utopia that is the Philmont Training Center in Cimarron, New Mexico. Dennis Kampa, author of the BALOO Training Book and instructor at PTC, is here to give us a sneak peek at the new courses coming up. He will also give us a tantalizing preview of what awaits you when you get to Philmont.

Doesn’t it feel good when someone acknowledges or notices something you’ve done? It’s ok! Admit it! It does feel good to get that “pat on the back.” So when that parent sets up the chairs or that volunteer builds a set for the pack skits, go ahead – express that gratitude! How do you go about doing that, you ask? Just click any of the buttons below as Sara Seaborne, a 40-year volunteer with Hoosier Trails Council in Bloomington, Indiana, shares her expertise, not only in some fun ways to show your appreciation, but also why it’s so important to do so.

Doesn’t it feel good when someone acknowledges or notices something you’ve done? It’s ok! Admit it! It does feel good to get that “pat on the back.” So when that parent sets up the chairs or that volunteer builds a set for the pack skits, go ahead – express that gratitude! How do you go about doing that, you ask? Just click any of the buttons below as Sara Seaborne, a 40-year volunteer with Hoosier Trails Council in Bloomington, Indiana, shares her expertise, not only in some fun ways to show your appreciation, but also why it’s so important to do so.

February 8th is the BSA’s birthday and there are usually lots of ways to celebrate: pinewood derbies, rain gutter regattas and other events that, well, let’s be honest, take a whole lot of time and energy to make happen. Joining us this month to share his secrets on how to make it a whole lot easier to plan a big event is Rodney Beckwith, Cubmaster for Pack 315 in Pinckney, Michigan. How does he do it? Click any of the buttons below to learn more.

February 8th is the BSA’s birthday and there are usually lots of ways to celebrate: pinewood derbies, rain gutter regattas and other events that, well, let’s be honest, take a whole lot of time and energy to make happen. Joining us this month to share his secrets on how to make it a whole lot easier to plan a big event is Rodney Beckwith, Cubmaster for Pack 315 in Pinckney, Michigan. How does he do it? Click any of the buttons below to learn more.

Did you know MyScouting Tools has been available for over a year now? It’s ok if you didn’t – most people don’t. And that’s exactly the reason why we thought we should have IT Change Management Specialist, Alma Redmond, join us this month. Alma is responsible for all communication pertaining to this “new” tool and will share with everything you need to know to help make it a useful tool for you.

Did you know MyScouting Tools has been available for over a year now? It’s ok if you didn’t – most people don’t. And that’s exactly the reason why we thought we should have IT Change Management Specialist, Alma Redmond, join us this month. Alma is responsible for all communication pertaining to this “new” tool and will share with everything you need to know to help make it a useful tool for you.

Whether it is a school, church, or fraternal organization, we’re sure your chartered organization is planning some kind of event or two for the holidays.  Maybe it’s a food or clothing drive or maybe it’s a spaghetti dinner fundraiser.  Whatever is it, your Cub Scout pack can probably help. Cub Scout program trainer Linda Goff of Oakridge, Tennessee, joins us for an in-depth discussion on not only how your Cub Scouts can help, but, more importantly, why they should and the benefits to all involved.

Whether it is a school, church, or fraternal organization, we’re sure your chartered organization is planning some kind of event or two for the holidays.  Maybe it’s a food or clothing drive or maybe it’s a spaghetti dinner fundraiser.  Whatever is it, your Cub Scout pack can probably help. Cub Scout program trainer Linda Goff of Oakridge, Tennessee, joins us for an in-depth discussion on not only how your Cub Scouts can help, but, more importantly, why they should and the benefits to all involved.

Simply stated, Journey to Excellence is the BSA’s council performance recognition program that measures and rewards the success for our units, districts, and councils. But, seriously, what does that mean? What does that entail? Perhaps you’re already performing at the Gold level and wonder why you need to listen to this episode. Because Kevin Steffy, Director of Field Service with the Longhorn Council in Ft. Worth, Texas and JTE expert, clarifies it all (and even shares the changes coming in 2014) to make sure you’re reaping all the benefits of a great Scouting experience as you travel on this journey.

Simply stated, Journey to Excellence is the BSA’s council performance recognition program that measures and rewards the success for our units, districts, and councils. But, seriously, what does that mean? What does that entail? Perhaps you’re already performing at the Gold level and wonder why you need to listen to this episode. Because Kevin Steffy, Director of Field Service with the Longhorn Council in Ft. Worth, Texas and JTE expert, clarifies it all (and even shares the changes coming in 2014) to make sure you’re reaping all the benefits of a great Scouting experience as you travel on this journey.

Why do I need a den chief, you ask? Here to help us answer that question is Sherry Herzog, a terrific volunteer who set up a den chief training course with the Three Fires Council in St. Charles, Ill. Not only will you be surprised by the answer (because it’s so much more than you think), but you’ll wonder why you didn’t get a den chief sooner.

Why do I need a den chief, you ask? Here to help us answer that question is Sherry Herzog, a terrific volunteer who set up a den chief training course with the Three Fires Council in St. Charles, Ill. Not only will you be surprised by the answer (because it’s so much more than you think), but you’ll wonder why you didn’t get a den chief sooner.

If you’re a regular CubCast listener, you know this is the month to talk about popcorn selling. But our new hosts have raised the bar as they bring back the vice president for district operations for the Rocky Mountain Council in Pueblo, Colorado, and CubCast favorite Dennis Kampa to talk about how and why to be on the lookout for other fundraising opportunities. Spoiler alert: It’s not just about raising money.

If you’re a regular CubCast listener, you know this is the month to talk about popcorn selling. But our new hosts have raised the bar as they bring back the vice president for district operations for the Rocky Mountain Council in Pueblo, Colorado, and CubCast favorite Dennis Kampa to talk about how and why to be on the lookout for other fundraising opportunities. Spoiler alert: It’s not just about raising money.