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 roles of the Pack, Troop, and District.
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References for this show:
http://www.scouting.org/boyscouts/improvedwebelostransition.aspx
BSA pamplet #18-086
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The feede is now available at iTunes and Feedburner.
Thanks for your patients!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Standard Podcast [32:56m] mp3 format
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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 these differences and try to set the new parent at ease by giving answers and instruction up front.
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Standard Podcast [61:30m] mp3 format
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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 comments or suggestions on the board.
Another great way of getting the story of Scouting out there and a fantastic way for you to reach me.
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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://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=279122537
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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 leaders in Scouting!
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Standard Podcast [41:40m] mp3 format
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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
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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…
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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 bsalegal.org.
I hope you are enjoying the shows. Please let me know how its going.
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Standard Podcast [30:50m] mp3 format
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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 podcast gives definitions and solutions for bullying in your unit.
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Standard podcast [34:40m) mp3 format
Here are references on this subject, courtesy of The Boy Scouts of America presentation on Bullying.
Boy Scouts of America. (200 
Rank Requirement Changes. www.scouting.org/boyscouts/resources/32215/rankchanges.html
Boy Scouts of America. (2007) Power Pack Pals #1: Bullying Comic Book.
Feinberg, T. (2003) “Bullying Prevention and Intervention,” National Association of School Principals.
Produced in cooperation with the National Association of School Psychologists.
Jeffries, P. W. & Goodwin, K. (2001) Stop School Bullying: Kalamazoo College’s Site Dedicated to Creating Safe Learning Environments for Kids. Kalamazoo, MI: Kalamazoo College. http://www.kzoo.edu/psych/stop%5Fbullying/
National Crime Prevention Council (2006) http://www.ncpc.org/topics/by-audience/parents/bullying/
Newman, D. A., Horne, A. M., Bartolomucci, C. L. (2000) Bully Busters- A Teacher’s Manual for Helping Bullies, Victims, and Bystanders. Champaign, IL: Research Press. Olweus, D. (1993) Bullying at School: What We Know and What We Can Do.
Oxford, UK: Blackwell. Sassu, K. A., Elinoff, M. J., Bray, M. A., & Kehle, T. J. (2004) “Bullies and Victims – Information for Parents.” Helping Children at Home and at School II: Handouts for Families and Educators. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists. Sheras, P. (2002) Your Child: Bully or Victim? New York, NY:
Skylight Press. Tassell, B. (2006) “Dealing with Bullies,” Don’t Feed the Bully. Santa Claus, IN: Llessat Publishing. www.dontfeedthebully.com/DealingwithBullies.html
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2004) Stop Bullying Now! http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov
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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
Standard Podcast [35:20m] mp3 format
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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.
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Cold Weather Camping
This episode discusses gear and care of gear for Cold Weather Camping.
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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.
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