Scouting Stuff You Should Know

We discuss that ubiquitous Scouting tool, the humble knife. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 Podcast Topics To kick off 2019, Ken and Colin sit down to discuss the humble knife, that ubiquitous Scouting tool. Different types of knives are discussed, as well as the need to care for knives and keep them sharp and in good condition (among other safety tips). Also discussed in Scouts Canada's policies regarding knives, including some common myths about who can and cannot use a knife at a Scouting activity, and what requirements a Scout must satisfy to earn his or her knife permit. Shout-Outs Our first shout-out of the year goes to Andrew, who wrote in with a bit of a correction regarding our previous episode: Hey Kenneth, listened to the latest podcast (all the way over here in Scotland!). May have misheard or misunderstood as I was driving, but Explorers leads into Network in the UK; it doesn't replace Explorers. As I say, I may have caught it wrong though! Love hearing about what is going on in Canada and Scouting across the world! As always, a big thank you to the folks at Scouting Radio for rebroadcasting Scouting Stuff episodes to their worldwide Scouting audience. If you're listening to us on Scouting Radio right now, let us know; reach out and get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

A new Girl Scout cookie, more stolen Scouting supplies...and a Pinewood Derby car auction to help raise funds for a Scout group. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 News Stories Thieves target local Boy Scout Troop; police searching for suspects Girl Scouts introduce new cookie for 2019Local Boy Scouts help with hurricane cleanup Scouts Earning Badges at King’s College Pinewood car auction benefits Boy Scouts Girl scouts take part in 'It's Your Planet - Love It' Scouts recycle Christmas trees as wildlife habitat Hasbrouck Heights Boy Scouts Take Aim at Annual U.S. Marines Youth Shoot Boy Scouts assist local nonprofit keep shoes on people's feet Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Follow Us on Twitter | Like Us on Facebook | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle

Venturer Scouts turns fifty this year...in Canada, at least. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 Podcast Topics It seemed only fitting to close out 2018 with a discussion about Venturer Scouts, the second-to-oldest youth section in Scouts Canada. Why? Because it was fifty years ago — 1968 — that the Venturer Scout section was formally introduced to the Scouting program in Canada.Venturer Scouting actually began in Australia, and then in the mid-1940s. Similarly, Senior Scouts — the program that eventually became Venturing in Scouts BSA — began in the late 1930s. So whereas 2018 also marks the global 100th anniversary of Rover Scouts, the 50th anniversary of Venturer Scouts that is being marked by this episode is specific to Canada. As such, Ken and Colin recount some memories of their time as Venturers, and also discuss the program and some of the changes it has seen in recent years, especially under the Canadian Path...particularly as regards awards and badges. Shout-Outs As always, a big thank you to the folks at Scouting Radio for rebroadcasting Scouting Stuff episodes to their worldwide Scouting audience. If you're listening to us on Scouting Radio right now, let us know; reach out and get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. And to all of you out there listening: thank you! Thanks for being part of the Scouting Stuff community in 2018; we look forward to bringing you more content in 2019. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

Scouts welcome the Peace Light, Cub Scouts send presents overseas...and will the Boy Scouts go bankrupt? ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 News Stories Boy Scouts of America considering bankruptcy Victoria Scouts' Christmas tree sales more than just a fundraiserCub Scouts send troops overseas Christmas gifts Scouts sing carols, spread holiday cheer to seniors Scouts are logging on to computer coding Scouts welcome Peace Light to OrwellMarietta teen collapses, dies during Boy Scouts lock-inBoy Scouts safely escape 2-alarm fire at Indianapolis church Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Follow Us on Twitter | Like Us on Facebook | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle

Who will the first female Eagle Scout be, can Scouts help tackle extremism...and who stole a Florida Scout troop's trailer? ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 News Stories Scouts can save children from extremism and gangs, says Bear Grylls The first girl Eagle Scout? It could happen for one local teen Seymour Scouts Christmas tree sale underwayArdrossan Scouts lead initiative for Mustard Seed Scout movement seeks revitalization in Powell RiverBoy Scout camping gear stolen from churchBoy Scout troop collects 5 carloads of food for Oakwood pantry - Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Follow Us on Twitter | Like Us on Facebook | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle

Boy Scouts earn a rare merit badge, Scouts sell Christmas Trees...and the first Boy Scout troop in Gainesville is all-female. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 News Stories Learning to survive: Area scouts attend annual Camp Perry Pow WowScouts open branch office Boy Scouts Troop 112 Sells Christmas Trees Gainesville's newest Boy Scouts Troop has no boys in it Criminal probes begin over alleged abuse in Scouts Local scouts mark 100 years of doing their best Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Follow Us on Twitter | Like Us on Facebook | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle

No Scout Left Behind, a revamped Scout Hall in Coventry...and a milestone for Scouts in Georgina. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 News Stories Scouts Canada hoping No One Left Behind this Giving Tuesday To donate to Scouts Canada this Giving Tuesday, go to scouts.ca/give.Coventry Scouts building gets a new look after £20,000 revamp Camross scouts stand out from the crowd Boy Scouts Take Part In ‘Peace Hike,’ Visit Variety Of Religious Institutions Girl Guides get a taste of life as a scientist 1st Sutton West Scouts mark milestone in Georgina Whitstable: 6th Scouts group launches Christmas postal serviceGirl Scouts troop leader says organization is lying about her dismissal Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Follow Us on Twitter | Like Us on Facebook | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle

Scouts in the UK open up to younger youth, an entire Troop of Eagle Scouts...and some Greek Sea Scouts earn an inaugural award. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 News Stories Scouts to recruit children aged four and five in trial scheme Eagle Scouts make up this entire troop Troy Girl Scout troops pick up trash in honor of 3 Girl Scouts killed in Wisconsin Girl Scouts suspend Green Bay troop leader behind vigils and memorial patch Kimberley Scouts fundraising for Pacific Jamboree trip ‘Deadliest Catch’ star to speak at Boy Scouts fundraising breakfast Nov. 27 Food donations meant for Boy Scouts' annual drive stolen by Franklin County man, authorities say 1st Kempsey Scouts celebrate 110 and 104 year anniversary Girl Scouts Kick Off Panhandle Gives Giving Tuesday Campaign With New Partner Gander Outdoors Midsomer scouts 'gutted' after vandals destroy hut Greek Sea Scouts Accept John McCain Prize on Behalf of Lesvos Boy Scouts ready to sell Christmas trees Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Follow Us on Twitter | Like Us on Facebook | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle

A look at the roles that Scouts played on the domestic front during the First World War. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 Podcast Topics Since this episode was recorded on Armistice Day (or Remembrance Day, as we call it in Canada), it seemed only fitting to take a look at some of the important roles “at home” that Scouts fulfilled — mainly in Britain, although it's likely that Scouts in other countries performed similar duties — to aid in the war effort. Doing Your Bit Guarding the Shores Working the Land Every Penny Counts Pedal Power Other Duties Bravery Recognized Recovery and Remembrance We even dig into the history and namesake of the Cornwell Award, the highest decoration for bravery in Scouting in Britain. Shout-Outs As always, a big thank you to the folks at Scouting Radio for rebroadcasting Scouting Stuff episodes to their worldwide Scouting audience. If you're listening to us on Scouting Radio right now, let us know; reach out and get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

Girl Scouts roadside tragedy, Girl Scouts suing the Boy Scouts...and Scouts and Guides celebrate what they have in common. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 News Stories Four people killed when truck hits Girl Scout troop picking up trash in Wisconsin Girl Scouts suing Boy Scouts for decision to let older girls into its program Scouts and Guides celebrate shared traditions Cub Scouts to hold food drive in SkowheganRecord-breaking year for Scouting for Food thanks to new corporate partnershipProgram connects Girl Scouts with their mothers or grandmothers behind bars Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Follow Us on Twitter | Like Us on Facebook | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle

Rover Scouting celebrates its 100th year in 2018. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 Podcast Topics Ken and Colin discuss Rover Scouts, the Scouting section for youth who...aren't really youth anymore. Within the Scouts Canada program, for example, Rovers are for young men and women between the ages of 18 and 26; other national organizations have similar age ranges, though some cap the program at a slightly younger age. Other national Scouting organizations don't have Rover Scouts specifically, but do sometimes have equivalent (or semi-equivalent) programs for youth up to, say, 21 years of age. The Rover Scout section, by the way, celebrates its centenary this year; this part of the Scouting movement began in 1918.According to Wikipedia: Rover Scouts, Rovers, Rover Scouting or Rovering is a service[citation needed] program associated with Scouting for young men and, in many countries, women into their early 20s. A group of Rovers is called a 'Rover Crew'.The Rover program was originated by The Boy Scouts Association in the United Kingdom in 1918 to provide a program for young men who had grown up beyond the age range of the Boy Scouts. It was quickly adopted by many other national Scouting organizations....The Rover program had its origins in two different schemes.[citation needed] The first, aimed at Boy Scouts in the United Kingdom who were aged between 15 and 18 years old, was called "Senior Scouts" which was launched in March 1917 during World War I. It quickly became apparent that there weren't enough adult male leaders available in wartime, and it was several decades before the Senior Scout program was established. The second scheme was the series of 'Battlefield Scout Huts' provided for the recreation of British and Empire soldiers in rear areas of the Western Front. Related to these was the St George's Scout Club for servicemen, which operated in the English garrison town of Colchester under the leadership of "Uncle" H. Geoffrey Elwes. From these projects, it became apparent that there was a need for a Scouting-related program that catered for young men, many of whom would shortly be returning from the war.The first mention of the term "Rover Scouts" was by Sir Robert Baden-Powell in The Boy Scouts Headquarters Gazette in August 1918, and the scheme was fully established by November 1919. Baden-Powell set about writing a handbook for the new scheme, which was published in 1922 as Rovering to Success. It contained Baden-Powell's philosophy for a happy adult life as well as ideas for activities that Rover Scouts could organise for themselves. It remained in print in various editions in English until 1964 and was translated into many other languages. The Rover Scout program in Scouts Canada has seen significant overhaul — to the point that even the section motto was changed! — under the Canadian Path program; read all about it here. Shout-Outs As always, a big thank you to the folks at Scouting Radio for rebroadcasting Scouting Stuff episodes to their worldwide Scouting audience. If you're listening to us on Scouting Radio right now, let us know; reach out and get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

Girl Scouts get hacked, Scouting for Food kicks off for another year...and another Scout trailer gets stolen. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 News Stories Another trailer stolen from local boy scoutsGirl Scouts Hacked: 2,800 Members ImpactedZionsville Boy Scouts help rescue men after kayaks capsize on Mississenewa Scouts collect food for local pantriesScouts Pick Up Food For Milford's Pantry In 'Scouting For Food'Scouts go door to door for 31st annual Scouting for Food DriveKalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell honored for supporting Boy ScoutsScouts scatter 'blessing boxes' across Lehigh Valley Girl Scouts celebrate re-opening of Camp Humming Hills in Elba 2019-2020 preview: Philmont Scout Ranch Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Follow Us on Twitter | Like Us on Facebook | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle

Boy Scouts get fashionable, Girl Scouts learn trades...and did we see YOU online during JOTA-JOTI? ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 News Stories Boy Scouts fashion show raises money for boy and girl members Girl Scouts learn building, construction trades Boy Scouts learn survival skills during weekend-long camporee 40,000 girls have enrolled in the Cub Scouts. Here's why my daughter is one of themJudge Sides with the Boy Scouts of America in Lawsuit Deputies locate stolen Boy Scouts trailer, some items still insideCorning scouts clean Lackawanna Rail Trail Girls Scouts honors Northern Arizona leader Jamboree on the Air - Jamboree on the Internet Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Follow Us on Twitter | Like Us on Facebook | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle

Groups do sometimes fall into financial difficulties. How do sections continue to deliver a good program while the group struggles? ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 Podcast Topics Ken and Colin respond to a message from a listener, Barbara, whose Group is in a bit of a financial pickle: I'm a returning Scouter ( and now a Beaver contact scouter), and determined to not be a curmudgeon. 9 out of 10 youth in our Beaver Colony are brand new to our group; all new Scouters, except me. So much motivation and big hearts within our Scouter team, and a great bunch of spunky youth. I am only just realizing, to my dismay, that our group has been floundering financially for years and is below rock bottom. Group is (obviously) very unwilling to help finance our first camp and are being very difficult and evasive in communications. I have kept my brand new team ( except one) unaware of this problem, since it could destroy morale. Oh: another FIRST- first time this group has done Canadian Path in Beavers ( and we are actually loving it) This is probably not an uncommon situation, especially with smaller groups.If the group isn't being terribly communicative, or terribly supportive at all, then the next best thing to do is turn to the parents and be up front with them. Let them know that the group isn't really going to be able to help offset activity costs at this time, and maybe even survey them as to what they think a reasonable cost would be for a weekend-length camp. In particular, there are three dollar-value figures to capture here: The maximum out-of-pocket cost families are willing to pay for a weekend camp. The maximum out-of-pocket cost for a day event. The overall maximum amount of additional fees over the course of a year. So, for example: maybe families will be willing to pay $80 for a weekend camp, $30 for a day event, and not more than $200 in total for all activities per year. With that feedback, it will be easier to draw up plans for the year, to decide which activities are and aren't within reach. Beyond that, it becomes a question of looking for fundraising opportunities: popcorn sales, Apple Day, bottle drives, and other such things. Communication with the Scouting Council covering the area will also be important; Council may have information about additional fundraising options, or places to turn to for grants and donations.OPEN INVITATION: If your group has recovered from being in a similar financial situation, we'd love to have you on the podcast to tell us about how the group was able to turn the situation around. Shout-Outs For the second week in a row, Raul gets a shout-out. He left a comment on Facebook, thanking us for answering his question about the word “woggle” on-air: Ayer, cuando estaba acabando de correr, lo escuché y me encantó el "shout-out"...Escuché un mensaje que había enviado preguntando sobre como se escribía una palabra que había escuchado varias veces en el episodio 60... Ken muy amablemente me respondió.Pues bien, ayer me hizo mucha ilusión escuchar mi mensaje. Gracias, Ken Second, Eric — friend and occasional guest of the podcast, Scouter to the Northern Lights MedVents — sent us a message with a happy remembrance of a long-ago camp: Hey Ken and Colin, just catching up on some podcasts, and was listening to Episode 65. Colin commented that Scouts have been solving Escape Room puzzles for decades and it made me think back to one of the 100+ camps I attended as a Scout (100+11??) with the theme Spy Vs Spy. That night time wide game where patrols had to collect the parts of a spy message decoder (a simple circuit board, memory chip, battery, and rudimentary LCD numeric display) that when correctly assembled gave you the message 100+. After close to 20 some years in Scouting, NOTHING has come close to that amazing wide game puzzle... And, as always, a big thank you to the folks at Scouting Radio for rebroadcasting Scouting Stuff episodes to their worldwide Scouting audience. If you're listening to us on Scouting Radio right now, let us know; reach out and get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

Scouts flock to Fort Knox, and welcome veterans home as well. But unfortunately, one Scout won't be coming home from a hiking expedition. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | AnchorDownload episode: MP3 News Stories Charges upgraded in deadly DWI crash that killed Boy Scout on Long Island Travel Troubleshooter: Will American Airlines lend helping hand to Boy Scouts? Local Scouts welcome home veterans on Honor FlightCortland/Bazetta Boy Scouts scare up a 'spooktacular' event One Teen Dead, Another Injured After Fall During Boy Scouts Camping Trip Patriot Games brings scouts to Fort Knox Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Follow Us on Twitter | Like Us on Facebook | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle