No show tonight
I’ve got a ton to talk about, but need to spend some time with the boys. I’ll be back next week.
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14 Jul 2008 | 1:20 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #16
Fundraising and Service Projects.
Discussion on how to implement Fundraising and Service projects within the annual plan.
Listen or Down load here
Standard Podcast [22:34m] mp3 format
This show is sponsored by Scoutdata.com
Have a Great Scouting Day!
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13 Jul 2008 | 9:47 pm
An Hour A Week? #149
Show #149-The Good Things
Connor makes his first full appearance talking about us lighting the house on fire a few times and other, more scout related stuff. I also talk about what you should be doing right now to get ready for the year, flag ceremonies a...
8 Jul 2008 | 2:25 pm
S'More Summer Fun is just around the corner!
Keep your boys involved in Cub Scouting with S'More Summer Fun, the monthly theme for August 2008. Ed Schmitt, vice chair of program for the Andaste District of the Five Rivers Council in Elmira, New York, has solid ideas for implementing the theme. Then ...
1 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #15
New Server, New Uniform, and Old Summer Camp Stories, plus a little feedback on Show #13, the “Gun Show”
The Scoutmaster Minute has a new host. Scoutdata.com is now hosting the Shows. A big thanks to Phillip at Scoutdata.com
Listen or Down...
28 Jun 2008 | 5:04 pm
Server migration
In an effort to make the shows better and better, I will be moving my shows over to a new server over the next week.
The Migration has already begun with Shows 13 and 14 and show 15 will be posted directly to the new server.
As was expected the Council se...
25 Jun 2008 | 1:31 pm
The Leader’s Campfire #49
#49-Feedback
Feedback on the Iowa tragedy, ADHD Scouting, open source software, Deal or No Deal, Scouter Discounts, pool parties and Leave No Trace.
Links:
Scout Executive Message regarding the Iowa deaths
Honoring the Iowa Scouts
Open Scource Scouting
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24 Jun 2008 | 9:37 am
An Hour A Week? #148
Show #148-Dem Boys…
Tonight - my Philmont Anniversary, OA helping out Cub Scouts, sources for cheap do-dads, 2 crazy kids, and one unfocused host.
Links:
OA National Bulletin
Tonight’s show sponsored by Badge Magic
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23 Jun 2008 | 3:36 am
An Hour A Week? #147
Show #147-The original Mr. R is in the House!
Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads. In the spirit of the day, I have my dad on the show to explain Scouting in his day, in my day, today and get his opinion on a variety of topics in Scouting. Connor ...
16 Jun 2008 | 4:17 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #14
Risk Management is a neccessary process when planning and preparing for any Scouting activity.
This show discusses the principles of Risk Management, how and why we need to make sure that Risk Management is a part of every planning session.
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13 Jun 2008 | 5:17 pm
The Leader’s Campfire #48
#48-Keeping the Pack Active Over the Summer
Tonight we talk about ways to keep your Scouts active over the summer including planning,
things to do, places to go and the summertime pack award.
Links:
Virtual Leaders Handbook
National page on Pack summerti...
11 Jun 2008 | 4:13 am
An Hour A Week? #146
Show #146-Any Way You Want It
Tonight - “Summer Mode”, National is looking for a permanent Jamboree home. Summer resolutions and June Roundtable planning.
Links:
Selection Process on a Fast Track as America’s Largest Youth-Serving Organi...
11 Jun 2008 | 4:04 am
An Hour A Week? Special Edition
This a Memorial Day speech from Jody Gourley, Cubmaster Pack 349, in New Carlisle. I hope you enjoy it. I think it captures a lot of the spirit of the holiday.
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6 Jun 2008 | 1:03 pm
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #13
Discussion on Dos and Don’ts regarding Fire arms, air soft, paintball, and lazer tag.
Also some discussion on the Patrol Method.
Sorry about the strange hum in the backgroud.. not sure what happened there.
Listen or Download here
Standard Podcast [3...
6 Jun 2008 | 5:36 am
H2OHHH!, Internet Safety
Dive right in to our June 2008 Cubcast as we explore ways to make a splash with July's theme of H2OHHH! We talk with Michelle Gee, Cub Scout training chair for the Last Frontier Council in Oklahoma City, on ways to tie advancement to the theme and how to ...
2 Jun 2008 | 12:00 pm
An Hour A Week? #145
Show #144-We’re So Sorry…
So we have a new website at PTC Media. And we blew up the chat room. In a bad way. Oh well…
Tonight -Graduation ceremonies, May Pack Meeting and Roundtable, a “special” show coming this week, a mocku...
2 Jun 2008 | 4:25 am
The Leader’s Campfire #47
#47-Feedback
Feedback on recruiting Scout leaders, planning Roundtables, are we getting too safe?, a new Scout song, and some cool PTC announcements
Guest:
Jerry Schleining, Host - The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast
Links:
Age Appropriate Guidelines
New Scout...
31 May 2008 | 12:24 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #12
Introducing a Troop to the adventures of Back Country or Backpacking style Camping.
We discuss some ways to convert your Front country… get out of the car and camp Troop… to a high adventure… get out in the back country Troop.
Listen and...
30 May 2008 | 2:39 pm
No show tonight
I’m taking the night off, not by choice. We’ll talk more about this next week.
I MAY still record a show, but not tonight.
Enjoy the long weekend.
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26 May 2008 | 1:01 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #11
Feedback Show. This show shares feedback received from various outlets regarding the Scoutmaster minute podcasts. Also answers some questions possed to me from great listeners.
Thanks for the feedback… keep it coming!
Listen or Download here
Sta...
23 May 2008 | 5:08 pm
An Hour A Week? #144
Show #144-Kid Rock? Really?
Sorry about the mess last week. Hopefully I’ll make up for it with a little better sound quality.
Tonight -our Annual Planning Meeting, Pack Meeting prep, Kid Rock helps the Scouts, the new uniform, Den Meeting in a Box, ...
23 May 2008 | 4:27 am
An Hour A Week? #143
Show #143-Someone’s Got to be the Mom Around Here
Sorry about the lack of focus on this show. I’ll explain on the next show what happened. Tonight we talk about: recognition efforts for the 100th anniversary, the National Summertime Pack Award...
18 May 2008 | 1:45 pm
The Leader’s Campfire #46
#46-Leave No Trace
Lots of great information about the Leave No Trace program, including lots of resources.
Guest:
Jerry Schleining, Host - The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast
Links:
Leave No Trace Training
Cub Scout Award
Boy Scout Award
Low Impact Hiking Qui...
18 May 2008 | 3:52 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #10
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 r...
15 May 2008 | 4:05 pm
IT WORKED!!
The feede is now available at iTunes and Feedburner.
Thanks for your patients!
Happy Scouting!
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13 May 2008 | 5:01 pm
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #9
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.
L...
13 May 2008 | 4:58 pm
Technical Difficulty
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.
Happy Scouting!
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11 May 2008 | 1:28 am
An Hour A Week #142
Show #142-I’m Going Slightly Mad
Apparently I am sounding a little tired/depressed in this show; I really was/am ok but focusing was not on the top of my priority list. And, yes, I have found a weird echo that I will be killing sometime very soon....
5 May 2008 | 1:26 pm
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #8
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.
Listen or Download here
Standard Podcast [32:56m] mp3 format
Happy Scouting!
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2 May 2008 | 12:52 pm
Go for the Gold, Roundtable Meetings
Our May 2008 Cubcast features great ideas on how to integrate June’s “Go for the Gold” theme into your den meetings with Mick Yonkus, assistant Cubmaster for Pack 1152 in the Detroit Area Council. And we’ll visit with Christina Gables, troop commi...
1 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
An Hour A Week? #141
Show #141-You’ve Got Rant
The new streaming server is way better and the chat room was hopping big time.
Tonight - a reporting abuse followup, Fast Track follow-ups, water rockets, and a Council not doing Summer Camp?
Tonight’s show sponsored...
29 Apr 2008 | 1:52 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #7
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...
25 Apr 2008 | 6:05 pm
PTC Media Forum
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 c...
25 Apr 2008 | 4:50 pm
New itunes feed
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://pho...
24 Apr 2008 | 2:35 am
An Hour A Week? #140
Show #140-Bang Bang
Back to the live shows. Is it just me or does it feel like the end of the year? Tonight we talk about: National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the new Beta program - “Fast Tracks”, Switchback sale, Good Turn for America, an...
21 Apr 2008 | 5:15 pm
The Scoutmaster minute Show #6
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 l...
18 Apr 2008 | 3:21 am
The Leader’s Campfire #45
#45-Feedback
Feedback on BSA Insurance, leader problems, fundraising, Boy Scout topics, Scout Sunday, and shows #43 and #44.
Links:
Pack Budget Spreadsheet
The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast
Tonight’s show sponsored by Badge Magic
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17 Apr 2008 | 3:53 am
Listening to podcasts
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
Happy Scouting!
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16 Apr 2008 | 4:57 am
iTunes…
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…
Happy Scouting!
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14 Apr 2008 | 4:53 am
No Live Show Tonight
Due to circumstances well within my control, there will be no live show tonight.
I will return again live next Sunday night.
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14 Apr 2008 | 12:05 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #5
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...
12 Apr 2008 | 5:00 pm
The Scoutmaster minute #4
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 pod...
2 Apr 2008 | 9:38 pm
Leaf it to Cubs, Youth Protection
Spring has sprung and April’s Cubcast features ideas for getting outside with the boys to experience Leaf it to Cubs, the theme for May. And, since April is Child Abuse Prevention month, we’ll be talking about Youth Protection and the timely release o...
1 Apr 2008 | 12:00 pm
The Scoutmaster minute #3
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
Download or Listen here
Standard Podcast [35:20m] mp3 format
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29 Mar 2008 | 4:29 am
The Leader’s Campfire #44
#44-ADD/ADHD in Scouting
A really good primer about ADD and ADHD in Scouting. We get to talk to an adult Scouter that has lived with ADD, including being a Cub Scout. We also give a lot of tips for helping your ADD Scouts.
Guest:
Troop 276, Scott Robertso...
27 Mar 2008 | 3:16 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #2- The Order of the Arrow Rep.
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.
Download or listen here
Happy Scouting!
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24 Mar 2008 | 5:56 am
The Leader’s Campfire #43
#43-Feedback
This time we talk about communication, Boy Scout Roundatalbes, fundraising, Boy Scout podcasts, Wood Badge, .
The e-mail letter we discussed:
Den Update
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* We did a first cut plan for meals for the campout.
* We made a se...
22 Mar 2008 | 12:40 am
The Scoutmaster Minute Show #1 - Cold Weather Camping
Cold Weather Camping
This episode discusses gear and care of gear for Cold Weather Camping.
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11 Mar 2008 | 1:47 pm
Welcome to the Scoutmaster Minute Podcast site
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.
Happy Scouting!
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11 Mar 2008 | 1:38 pm
The Leader’s Campfire #42
#42-Communication
E-Mail, phone calls, websites, blogs, newsletters - old school, high tech. What’s a leader to do? We’ll tell you what we think works and doesn’t work. We also pull more names in our feedback contest - big prizes this we...
9 Mar 2008 | 7:47 am
Abracadabra, Bullying
Now you see it, now you don’t! But you can always hear it on March’s Cubcast, as we discuss ways to enhance the April theme of Abracadabra with Toni Welch, an experienced Cubmaster trainer. Plus, get some sound advice on how to deal with bullies from ...
1 Mar 2008 | 12:00 pm
The Leader’s Campfire #41
#41-Feedback
This show was recorded almost a month ago. With flu and other obligations, we had to put it off. As an extra bonus, this show also includes lots of echo! It will be fixed by show #42, promise.
This time we talk about Philmont Music, how to ma...
13 Feb 2008 | 1:46 am
Litter to Glitter, Academics and Sports
February’s podcast covers the March Cub Scout theme of Litter to Glitter. Get great ideas for how to implement the theme from Ray Alverson, an assistant council commissioner in the Houston area. Then learn the details of the Academics and Sports progra...
1 Feb 2008 | 12:00 pm
The Leader’s Campfire #40
#40-Scout Discipline
We’re back with a big show! We cover Scout discipline within the Den, Pack, Troop, parent discipline and leader tips. Sorry about the echo. Technical problems are taking a back seat to content.
Show Guests:
Steve B - Scoutmaster...
21 Jan 2008 | 6:28 am
Chinese New Year, Anniversary Month
Caren Tamkin, a Unit Commissioner in California, has some fun and insightful tips and observations about February’s Chinese New Year theme. Then Jamie Shearer, Associate Director for the Cub Scout Division at the National Council, sheds some light on A...
1 Jan 2008 | 12:00 pm
Cub Scout Car Show, Religious Emblem Program
Cheri Pepka, mother of two Eagle Scouts, wheels out some great ideas for January's Cub Scout Car Show activities. Then Mark Hazelwood, who teaches a course on religious emblems at the Boy Scout training facility in Philmont, NM, brings us up to date on th...
1 Dec 2007 | 12:00 pm
Celebrations Around the World Theme, Cub Scout Program Update
Cheri Pepka, Chair of the Cub Scout Program Helps Task Force, generates some super ideas for December's Celebrations Around the World theme. And Sam Thompson, Director of the Cub Scout Division for the National Council, steps into the studio to talk abo...
1 Nov 2007 | 12:00 pm
Indian Nations, Second Chance Recruiting
Caren Tamkin, a Unit Commissioner in California, shares great ideas for celebrating November's Indian Nations theme. Bruce Mikkelson, Scout Executive in Weston, Wisconsin, offers insights for Second Chance Recruiting. Plus we're giving away 50 free subs...
1 Oct 2007 | 12:00 pm
Tracking Unit Visitation
Don discusses a new tool for tracking units visits with John McCollum from Circle Ten Council, in Texas. Don shows us how unit visitations are vital to attaining the Centennial award....
7 Sep 2007 | 12:00 pm
The Annual Service Plan
Don and Stan Child, Council Commissioner in the Great Salt Lake Council talk about how to lay out the kind of plan that can result in quality unit service....
7 Sep 2007 | 12:00 pm
Quality Customer Service, Part One
Don visits with Stephanie Ricketts, Council Commissioner in Greater Cleveland as they discuss putting together a quality commissioner team for the council....
7 Sep 2007 | 12:00 pm
Quality Customer Service, Part Two
Don continues his discussion of the effective commissioner team with Rick Hillenbrand, from National Capital Area Council in Bethesda Maryland. In this chat, they focus on bringing diversity onto the commissioner team....
7 Sep 2007 | 12:00 pm
A Quick Look at Venturing
In this episode, Don chats with our co-educational program's National president, Dave George. They discuss what commissioners should know about this rapidly-growing teen Scouting program....
7 Sep 2007 | 12:00 pm
Down on the Farm, Cub Scout Leader Training
Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, leads us through October theme activities for Down on the Farm. Ted Rohling, Vice President for Training at the Alamo Area Council, sheds some light on Cub Scout lead...
1 Sep 2007 | 12:00 pm
Cub Scout Express, School Night for Scouting
Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, has good ideas for September's Cub Scout Express activities. Mike Palmer, Council Commissioner for the Jersey Shore Council, joins us to talk about Roundup Campaign Re...
1 Aug 2007 | 12:00 pm
Century of Scouting, Summer Activity Safety Tips
Description: Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, offers tips for August Century of Scouting activities. Steve Johnson, San Gabriel Valley Council Cub Scout Training Chairman, gives us some solid safety ...
1 Jul 2007 | 12:00 pm
Rocket's Red Glare, Youth Protection Program
Kim Barker, Chairman of Themes Task Force, discusses activities for July's Rocket's Red Glare theme. John Patterson, consultant to BSA on Youth Protection, speaks about the new YP video release and how to use it effectively with the kids....
1 Jun 2007 | 12:00 pm
Unit Centennial Quality Award Review
Don opens the hood on the Centennial Quality Unit Award, showing us how to help turn the six criteria into concrete and achievable goals for unit leaders....
1 May 2007 | 12:00 pm
Youth Retention
Don focuses on how to retain more youth in Scouting. We hear how one local council has enjoyed special success, then we discuss the tools that let more youth enjoy a better program for a longer time....
1 May 2007 | 12:00 pm
Commissioner Recruiting
Don probes the winning ways to having enough commissioners to serve in every unit. One council shares their 10-step process that has provided them with unusually successful recruitment record....
1 May 2007 | 12:00 pm
Wheel into Summer, Annual Planning Conference
Kim Barker, Chairman of Themes Task Force, outlines activities for the June theme, Wheel into Summer. Jamie Shearer, Assoc. National Director of Cub Scouting, gives an overview of the Annual Planning Conference for volunteers and parents....
1 May 2007 | 12:00 pm
Cubs and Bugs Galore, Camping Talk, National Summertime Pack Award
Kim Barker, Chairman of the Themes Task Force, outlines activities for the May theme of Cubs and Bugs Galore. Dennis Kampa, author of the Baloo Camping Guide, shares insights on camping. Jamie Shearer, Assoc. National Director of Cub Scouting, explains ...
11 Apr 2007 | 12:00 pm
Pillars of the Plan
Don Belcher discusses the 2006-2010 national Strategic Plan and its implications for commissioners....
28 Dec 2006 | 12:00 pm
Monthly Unit Visits
Don talks about one of the single most important thing we do as commissioners, and tells us how to do it best....
28 Dec 2006 | 12:00 pm
Centennial Quality Awards
Don Belcher introduces the concept for this new award program as a part of the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Boy Scouts of America....
28 Dec 2006 | 12:00 pm
The Parent Initiative
Don Belcher introduces some of the new thinking abut what has been long considered our greatest organizational asset. He shows us how commissioners will play an important role in it....
28 Dec 2006 | 12:00 pm
Membership Validation
Reliable membership data is essential for the credibility of the council's claims to true public service. Don Belcher gives us a clear grasp of this important process, likening it to a physical check-up....
28 Dec 2006 | 12:00 pm
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22 Dec 2005 | 3:10 pm
ScoutCast Episode #3
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22 Dec 2005 | 3:10 pm
Best of Scouting Radio #1
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7 Nov 2005 | 11:11 pm
Campfire Magic #1
This is the first Scouting Radio Podcast....
25 Sep 2005 | 5:00 am