Scouting Stuff You Should Know

Who knew the humble Scout neckerchief had such rich history and cool traditions associated with it? ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher Podcast Topics Colin and Ken are joined this week by Parker, a recent Eagle Scout (you'll recall he wrote in recently) to discuss the humble Scout neckerchief — its history, its role in the Scout's uniform, and some of the traditions associated with it. As one might expect, there are also some notable differences in how Scouts Canada approaches the necker, versus how Boy Scouts of America does. Links Boy Scouts of America Guide to Awards and Insignia: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33066_section1.pdfScouts Canada Wiki on Neckers: http://wiki.scouts.ca/en/NeckerScouts Canada Wiki on the Friendship Knot: http://wiki.scouts.ca/en/Friendship_KnotHow to Make a Necker: https://scoutdocs.ca/Documents/Making_a_Necker.phpScout Neckerchief Story: http://nepean.voyageur.scouts.ca/sites/default/files/Scout%20Neckerchief%20Story.pdf Shout-Outs We have a couple shout-outs to give this week, first to Nancy, and then to Cindy. Both of them left us five star ratings on Facebook, for which we're very grateful! (Nancy was also a guest of ours on a previous show we did, Episode 51.)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

BSA's first female Council president, Girl Scouts on the move, Kub Kar Rallies and Pinewood Derbies...and Logan Blythe isn't ready to return to Scouting. ----more---- Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher News Stories Brumbaugh elected Boy Scouts council’s first female president Convenience a factor in Girl Scouts store's move to Randall Road corridor Girl Scouts help Santa Clara Library build a garden; come see what’s growing Scouts retire hundreds of flags at flag-burning ceremony in Kennett Square Scouts have late winter tradition at the races Kub Kar Rally fun for local scouts! Brockton area Scouts bring the heat on Pinewood Derby day 7th Sutton Coldfield Scouts On Target For Air Rifle Trophy With his lawsuit finished, a Utah boy with Down syndrome can return to the Boy Scouts — but, right now, he doesn’t want to 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 make a return in Iraq, fire fighters help replace Girl Scout cookies, Venturers inspire generosity...and an Australian Scout Group suffers an equipment theft. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher News Stories Iraq scouts make comeback in ex-extremist bastion Mosul Eagle Scouts hear from BYU football player Girl Scouts deliver cookies to veterans and staff at the Denver VA Medical CenterBoise firefighters help Girl Scouts affected by cookie-scattering crash Boy Scouts retire flag in final Montgomery County fairgrounds eventIpswich Boy Scouts to hold open house Scouts lend a hand to support their community Ruidoso scouts hope to raise money for summer camp with yard salePembroke Dock sea scouts build a coracle with maritime society Thieves steal tents, furniture and lifejackets from 1st Rathmines Scout Hall on eve of kids' annual camp to Pindimar 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

Scouting is — or should be — open to all, but not everyone can advance through the program in the same way. ----more---- Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher Podcast Topics Ken and Colin take a look at the case of Logan Blythe, and some of the misinformation surrounding that story, all with an eye toward the idea of inclusion in Scouting, and the idea that although Scouting is indeed open to all, rank and advancement requirements within Scouting shouldn't be a “one size fits all” kind of thing. Because, in practice, one size won't fit all. Eagle Scout Alternative Rank Requirements: https://www.scouting.org/programs/boy-scouts/advancement-and-awards/eaglealt/ Boards of Review Requirements: https://www.scouting.org/resources/guide-to-advancement/boards-of-review/ Shout-Outs We have had a number of emails and comments come in, which is awesome. So, firstly, a shout-out to Parker, who sent us an email: Hey Scouter Ken,I am a former Eagle Scout on the BSA side. I just wanted to say thanks for the podcast, and if you need a guest to represent the BSA side let me know. I'd be happy to do it. We weren't able to get Parker on this episode, although we may attempt to revisit this issue and get his thoughts on it in the future. Via Podbean, we received another comment from honeyfield10, this one on Episode 56: I agree that Scouting creates friends for life. I have some friends who I grew up with for many years in Scouting, and even though we don't talk as much, I know they are still my friends and will be for life. So our second shout-out goes to honeyfield10. A third shout-out goes out to Klavs, who left a comment on our Facebook post about Episode 42: Just discovered your podcast (yeah, I know, a little late) and have listened more or less non-stop the last couple of days. Driving to work today, I heard the podcast on the motto, and you mentioned mottoes from around the world. Being from Denmark, I was pleasantly surprised when you mentioned our motto, but was less pleasantly surprised by your quote. I can't remember what you said (but it was far from what it actually is, at least for The Danish Scout and Guide Association). Its motto is “vær beredt”, which is a literal translation of “Be Prepared”...so not as exotic as your quote.Apart from that, it's a great podcast, even for a Dane Scouting in the UK. We pulled a number of mottoes from this Wikipedia article, and it would seem we read from the wrong column in that table. Our apologies! 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 in the UK pay for discrimination, Boy Scouts benefit from purse sales, Girl Scouts fend off a forged bill...and where do we get the term “mug up” from, anyway? ----more---- Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher News Stories Scouts pay boy £42,000 over autism discrimination Scouts, SLC students ‘bridge’ engineering gap Designer purse auction to benefit local Boy Scouts Spring storm cancels some events but doesn't deter Boy Scouts Girl Scouts get hands on with technology Spokane Girl Scouts get fake $100 bill Northland Girl Scouts Rock the Block in Duluth Girl Scouts collect 1 millionth box of cookies for troops Word Nerd: ‘Mug up’ 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

Every Scouting youth (in Alberta, at least) is a member! ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher Podcast Topics Ken is joined by Taelon, the Council Youth Commissioner for Northern Lights Council (the Scouts Canada council that covers northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories), and Pascal, the outgoing CYC for Chinook Council (which covers southern Alberta), to discuss the Alberta Youth Network. This initiative exists to help ensure that youth leadership occurs in a meaningful way within Scouting in Alberta, gives youth an opportunity to provide direction in the programming their Groups engage in, and encourages youth to find opportunities for leadership. And best of all, every Scout in Alberta is already a member.Note: At the time this episode was recorded, Pascal was in fact the Council Youth Commissioner for Chinook Council. However, as of this week, he has announced that he is stepping down from the position, as his next co-op work term will see him sent off to Fort McMurray, Alberta, for up to sixteen months. 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

A Boy Scout's struggle in Utah, pay it forward with Girl Scout cookies, food and toy drives continue...and in Africa, youth unite through Scouting. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor News Stories Utah boy who has Down syndrome loses merit badges and his shot at becoming an Eagle Scout because of discriminatory policies, lawsuit says Woman buys $600 worth of Girl scout cookies, has Scouts give out free to strangersBoy Scouts remind locals of annual food drive, hoping to hit goal Clark Tiger Scouts Collect Toys to Donate Girl Scouts of Western Ohio crush goal in Operation Cookie Challenge SLOBs take load off Girl Scouts in cookie delivery Scouts honor former Greeley Mayor Tom Norton, Northridge student Tyler Smith Botswana Scouts shine during Africa Scouts Day 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

Attempted robbery from Girl Scouts, lots of Scouting food drives and vehicle rallies...and the Scouts Association in the UK is considering moving away from the Fleur-de-Lis. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor News Stories Police: 2 men attempt to rob Girl Scouts stand in front of Tacoma store Boy Scouts see their work on the big screen in North AttleboroBoy Scouts Troop 301 dedicates building to WWII vet John Kelley  Numerous Scouting food drives this week Madison Scouts hope to find food donations on doorsteps Saturday Boys Scouts kick off plastic bag food drive Spanish Fork students make wishes come true; Utah Scouts hope to hit 20 million meals collected Pinewood Derbies and Kub Kar Rallies Cub Scouts compete at Pinewood Derby Beaver Hills Rivers Edge Vehicle Rally The Fate of the Scouting Logo Scouts to rebrand because current fleur-de-lis logo is 'old-fashioned' 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

Let's learn a bit about the Summit Bechtel Reserve, the site of the upcoming 24th World Scouts Jamboree. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor Podcast Topics Brian rejoins us to talk about the Summit Bechtel Reserve, Boy Scouts of America's newest high adventure base. This facility, funded my a multi-million dollar grant from a number of major corporations, was the site of BSA's 2017 National Jamboree, and will also be the site of the 2019 24th World Scouts Jamboree, which is being co-hosted by Scouts Canada, Boy Scouts of America, and Asociación de Scouts de México.Brian also recaps his experiences at the National Jamboree, and discusses why attending the upcoming World Jamboree is an opportunity that should not, if at all possible, be missed out on. Shout-Outs The first shout-out of the night goes to Travis Normand, who sent in a lengthy email inspired by our episode about Philmont. In it, he recapped his own experiences at Philmont, among other things, and then in such detail that it really only makes sense to invite him on to talk about it in a future episode. 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

Challenging winter Scouting, Girl Scouts do cyber security, a century for Scottish Scouts...and which states minted the most new Eagle Scouts last year? ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher News Stories Scouts show off their survival skills at annual Klondike Derby Brrrrrrrrr!; Boy Scouts learn survival skills in minus 35 degreesSunrise Rotary presents check to Boy ScoutsGirl Scouts Welcome first African-American Leader in its History Girl Scouts fight cybercrime with new cybersecurity badge Year of events to celebrate century of Dundee Scouts group 2nd Caringbah Cubs and Scouts make a clean sweep DILG expresses support for Boy Scouts of the Philippines Which state had the most Eagle Scouts in 2017? (And what happens when you adjust for population?) 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

Looking back on Scout-Guide Week, membership and volunteerism struggles, patriotic Scouts, activity days...and flavoured coffee. ----more---- Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher News Stories Scouts Canada celebrates founder's birthday, looks for more volunteers Scouts' Hike for Hunger aids food bank President praises Polish scouting movement for ‘patriotism’ Dunkin' Donuts Is Rolling Out Girl Scout Cookie-Flavored Coffees Sea Scouts receive cash boost thanks to choir Girl Scouts to sell part of Dubuque-area campground Boy Scouts unite in Corning Esperance Scout Group Fun Day 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 series of interviews with youth who attended Funarama, a Cub Scout camp held recently in Wainwright, Alberta. ----more---- Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher Podcast Topics Whilst at Funarama recently, Ken recorded a few interviews with some of the Cubs — and Scouts! — attending that camp. This episode collects those interviews into a single place, with some additional commentary provided by Colin. Shout-Outs We'd like to give a shout-out to Cindy, who wrote in: Hey Scouter Ken! I really enjoy your SSYSK podcast and have recommended it to my Scouters. I do have a favour to ask: as Group Commissioner of [a Scout Group from Manitoba, Canada] I would like to use/share some of your content at our Baden Powell Banquet next week. Specifically the section from Episode 23 Why the Fleur-de-Lis? This struck a chord with me and I would like to remind our Group to wear their uniforms and the F-d-L with pride. Please let me know if this is ok. I would certainly give credit to you and your podcast during my speech at the Banquet. Of course, we could almost say that Cindy didn't need to ask; we put out the content we do in the hopes that it will be shared, and that it will bring some value to Scouts and Scouters on their own journeys with the movement. That said, if you do use our content for anything, we'd love to hear from you about that...not in the sense that we want you to ask for our permission, but because it's neat to have that sort of feedback that, yes, this or that thing we said is being shared with others. 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

Scout camp upgrades, groups in crisis, Girl Scout cookie sales...and hey, it's Scout-Guide Week this week. ----more----Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher News Stories Original cabins at Camp Attawandaron were built in 1950 Cork Scouts: Fota Campsite Success Girl Scouts earn badges helping dogs Wolfville Scouts among three groups receiving thousands from doctors' fundraising group Scout troop the latest casualty in Vancouver real estate crisis First Gravenhurst Scouts lack of leaders is threatening club closure Scout-Guide week Feb. 23-26 is National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend 2018 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

STEM Scouts in New Jersey, enterprising (and famous!) Girl Guides, and a new Scout Center in Denver. ----more---- Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher News Stories STEM Scouts, New National Pilot Program Developed by Boy Scouts of America, Launches in Schools Across Northern New Jersey Really Smart Girl Scouts Sell Cookies Outside Marijuana Stores, Internet Reacts Jennifer Garner sells Girl Scout cookies outside grocery store Baking for a cause: Elmwood Park Girl Scouts raise funds to help Compass to Care group Montgomery Girl Scouts earn 'Bit and Bridle' badges at MANE Troop 182 honors new Eagle Scout Scouts compete in annual contest Scouts get new home in Denver Cub Scouts of Western North Carolina accepts 1st group of girls 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

Developers and players of iScout, an online and offline challenge for Scouts around the world, join us to talk about the game. ----more---- Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher Podcast Topics This week, we are joined by Mark and Niels, two of the developers of iScout, which is described thusly: The game is about creative tasks such as: organize a street race with bicycles and give aeroplane-like safety instructions in a bus. Other people can search the internet for answers to Travel Questions, such as: Go to the paper town from paper towns and Find the country where internet usages decrease. For each Task you complete, you can buy two Travel Questions. The team that answers the most Travel Question right wins the game. Also joining us is Wilfred, an avid player of iScout, who was in fact the one who brought the game to our attention and organized the interview. We hadn't previously known much about this game, but it sounds like good fun. If you'd like to register a team, you can still do so — registration will likely be open until March 3rd, or until 430 teams have registered. And yes, there are crests...of course there are crests. Find iScout online: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Also: Regan's podcast about Guiding, This Guiding Light of Mine, is now listed on iTunes and Google Play. Subscribe today! 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