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The Finally Found PodcastEndometriosis, Inflammation and the AIP Diet with Sophie Richards (Solo Episode)Trigger Warning & Disclaimer: This episode contains in-depth discussion of chronic pain, medical dismissal, surgery, fertility struggles, restrictive eating protocols, and emotional distress. The experiences and approaches shared are personal and should not be taken as explicit medical advice. Always speak with your GP or a qualified health professional before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or treatment plan.--Dismissal and misdiagnosis. Two things that so many women experience when dealing with their health – but few talk about.In this penultimate episode of Series 1 of The Finally Found Podcast, host Sophie Richards turns the spotlight on her own story – from the...
2025-09-2438 min
ScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastCommissioner Connection: Strengthening Scouting in Councils and DistrictsExplore the vital roles of BSA Councils, Districts, and the Commissioner Corps, the backbone of Scouting's structure. Many volunteers overlook the Commissioner Corps' purpose, designed to offer crucial support. Join us as we unveil its strategic framework, empowering volunteers to enhance program quality and community engagement. Discover the keys to maximizing Scouting's impact and ensure every volunteer is equipped for success.
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2024-02-2410 min
ScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastEmpowering Youth Leadership in Scout Troop MeetingsIn this insightful podcast, we delve into the dynamic relationship between adult leaders and youth members within Scouts BSA meetings. Exploring the delicate balance between guidance and empowerment, we discuss the importance of fostering youth leadership while providing support and mentorship. Join us as we uncover the challenges, solutions, and profound impact of empowering youth to take the lead in Scouts BSA activities and decision-making processes.
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2024-02-1705 min
The LeadThrough Method PodcastEP27 S1- From The Bus To The Bentley- with Stan RichardsStan was driving a transit bus in the Washington DC area making a decent living but not having a life. He went on to leaving his secure job and into the entrepreneur journey and became a millionaire. Do you want to know how you can get to that next level as a leader? Are you stuck in the old mindsets and habits? In this episode, I sit down with Stan Richards author of the book "From the Bus to the Bentley" as he shares the principles of unlocking your greatest potential yet. You don't have to settle where you...
2021-05-2531 min
ScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastOrder the Arrow High AdventureOrder the Arrow High Adventure has been around since the 80s. Starting at the Philmont Scout Ranch with trail crews. This program allows arrowmen the opportunity to work the trails and receive exclusive adventures. In 2008 ArrowCorps5 captured this high adventure spirit by giving service to the US Forestry Service. Today the high adventure spirit continues at all of the major Scouting bases throughout the United States.
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2021-05-2006 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastUnit Leader Award of Merit - Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Advisor, and SkipperAll too often these days Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Advisors, and Skippers go completely unrecognized. The Unit Leader Award of Merit seeks to right this wrong. Most unit leaders have fulfilled all seven of the requirements and never get the paperwork submitted. This video points out how to complete the requirements and get the paperwork submitted correctly. Follow ScouterStan as we explore all of the mysteries of the Unit Leader Award of Merit. It also has a really cool knot that uses devices.
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2021-05-1307 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastWood Badge Patrols CrittersOne of the craziest things about Wood Badge is the fixation of critters. Each patrol in Wood Badge is personified by an animal. Be forewarned if you're going to Wood Badge you are going to become a diehard fan of your critter. You might even find yourself dancing around celebrating it. All this madness has a reason. You will discover the patrol method that Baden-Powell perfected and installed into the Scouting movement. After all, why should only the youth have fun in Scouting? Patrol critters are amazing, they teach us a lot of stuff and they're fun.
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2021-05-0607 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastNational Eagle Scout Association NESAToday's National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) was originally formed in 1925 as the Knights of Dunamis. in 1972 it became officially the NESA we all know. Discover the wonderful programs that the association has for Eagle Scouts in America. There are two different levels of membership Eagle Scouts can choose from. There are also many activities, seminars, and exclusives that NESA members have. NESA also pools resources together for college scholarships.
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2021-04-2907 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastWorld Conservation AwardOne of the coolest badges a Scout can earn is the World Conservation Award. It has a Panda Baer on it! Cub Scouts, Scouts, Crew Members, and Sea Scouts can earn this award. Most of the time Scouts don’t know how close they are to getting it just by doing Scouting. Every Eagle Scout needs only one more merit badge to get it. Every Scout position has different requirements, but most of the time it's earned automatically by just doing Scouting. Adult Scouters need to promote the opportunity to earn this award within their units. Every Scout unit sh...
2021-04-2207 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastOA Steals Scouts? - Promoting the Order of the Arrow Within Your UnitThe Order of the Arrow (OA) is Scouts BSA National Honor Society. Scout leaders need not think of it as competition and need to promote the OA within the unit. There are many reasons for supporting the OA. It helps retain older Scout, teaches good leadership skills and it’s fun. ScouterStan goes over how you can promote the OA inside the unit. There are adult leader positions within the Troop or Crew where they can serve as an advisor. Keeping a good eye on the OA and unit schedule is important. Scouters should never think that the OA is...
2021-04-1509 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastEDGE Method Training and MoreScouting has developed over the many years unique training skills that help young people learn more efficiently and independently. The EDGE (Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, and Enable) method is the official way of training youth to teach skills. Adult leaders need to use the EDGE method correctly setting the example. The EDGE method of teaching skills is not limited. The EDGE method can be used in many situations throughout Scouting. Scout leaders need to be experienced with this vital skill of training.
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2021-04-0807 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastThe 3 Promises in the Scout OathScout leaders often forget the three promises that are represented in the scout sign. The scout oath and law are represented when making the scout sign. The three fingers are the promises that we make in the oath and the arm is held in an “L” shape representing the law. Scout leaders need to help scouts understand the meaning of this sign. By discussing it in great detail it is intended to give leaders more information.
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2021-04-0106 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastNYLT is the YOUTH Wood BadgeThe National Youth Leadership Training NYLT is equivalent to the adult Wood Badge in many ways. Youth leaders in their Troop or Crew should plan on attending this week-long course. Many of the up-to-date training techniques are used in a Troop setting to inspire youth leaders to take on new responsibilities of leadership. This national course of youth leadership training is highly recommended for all youth leadership. There are some requirements before a Scout can attend National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). Adult Troop or Crew leadership should encourage Scouts to attend this critical training.
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2021-03-2506 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastOrder of the Arrow Vigil Honor - OAThe Order of the Arrow (OA) Vigil Honor is shrouded in mystery. We discuss how and why this is. We also discuss the process by which a Brotherhood member becomes a Vigil Honor member. The Order of the Arrow is full of mystery intentionally. This gives the individual a more meaningful experience through the ceremonies and their own personal ordeal. It is important that we observe and preserve the traditions of the Order of the Arrow. Many of the mysterious questions are answered in this video without revealing its method. It would be natural to think of the Vigil H...
2021-03-1806 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastThe Scout Uniform Through History (Scouts BSA)Scouting just celebrated its 111th Birthday in America. All during that time Scouts have been wearing various types of uniforms. Very early on the uniforms were very easy to obtain. As the decades of Scouting continued it quickly became more complex. ScouterStan talks about how the uniform has evolved and changed over the many decades. Ever wonder about that strange hat that you saw a Scout wearing? Did you know that our current-day uniforms were designed by a world-famous fashion designer?
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2021-03-1114 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastThe NEW Wood BadgeThe new Wood Badge is something that everyone's talking about. Discover with ScouterStan what is new at Wood Badge. National has implemented many surveys to improve Wood Badge with new leadership teaching skills. Streamlining the normal course from six to five days and lowering the cost. Also revamping the mission statement to reflect modern leadership techniques. Wood Badge is now recommended for all new adult leaders who have completed their basic and specific leadership training. If you've already have taken Wood Badge you do not need to do it again. Although this would be a great opportunity for you...
2021-03-0406 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastOnce an Eagle Scout, Always an Eagle ScoutEagle Scouts are rare in the world. They represent individuals that have dedicated themselves to live their lives by the Scout Oath and Law. Many of today's leaders are eagle scouts living fulfilling lives of leadership throughout our community. Scout leaders should dedicate themselves to promoting this achievement by mentoring young people towards it. Now that the first class of female Eagle Scouts has been officially recognized by Scouting BSA. The final barrier to young people is no longer an obstacle. Scouting should always be for all young people to participate in. Leaders all over our country need to...
2021-02-2506 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastWhat's a NOAC? - National Order of the Arrow ConferenceWhat is a NOAC? This is the national conference for the Order of the Arrow known as the National Order of the Arrow Conference or NOAC for short. In this video, ScouterStan talks about his experiences at the infamous NOAC. A full discussion of how to join-up, get ready to go, traveling and even check-in at the conference is discussed. ScouterStan will also talk about dorm life and all the fantastic opportunities for learning and discovering more about our order. There are many events at this conference that are memorable. Attendees will always have a fantastic experience. We even g...
2021-02-1817 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastKeeping Your Unit HealthyTask One: When you agree to take a leadership position, your first job is to find your replacement. “You must have someone that can take over when you go, or you can’t go!” Every unit needs to have succession plans in place for every position.
Parents MUST step up and pitch in as adult leaders. Reasons they don't...
Uninformed – Most parents are never asked to help as an adult leader. The only time they're asked for anything it's usually money.
No Time – Some are under the misguided notion that they have no time. “What...
2021-02-1108 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastEagle Scout Court of Honor - ECOHIn November of 2018, I finished posting my 3 Part Eagle Mentoring series. Here is the 4th part of that for leaders and mentors. Quite simply it's time to plan a celebration of your new Eagle Scouts achievement. There are many people to thank for helping the Scout along the trail to Eagle. This is completely optional, however not taking time to properly thank those involved, is contrary to the beliefs found in the Scout Law.
Basic Eagle Court of Honor (ECOH) Outline
The ceremony can be as elaborate or simple as your family chooses. There is a...
2021-02-0411 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastBe Prepared - More Than Just a Motto, It's a Way of LifeI wonder how many Scouts and Scouters have thought about the motto “Be Prepared”? This includes unexpected service to the community. Often this is personal and close to home in many ways. Living your life by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law makes it easier to take on responsibilities. Here are two situations where it kicked in for scatter Stan. Feel free to put your unexpected service moments in the comments on this community channel.
🌐 Emergency Preparedness Award: https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/emergency-preparedness
🌐 National Preparedness Month: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/alerts/nati...
2021-01-2805 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastWhere Do I Stick This Patch?Patch landing places on the uniform can be confusing. Sometimes it's easier to think of them as the four quadrants of the uniform shirt. Uniform inspections should always be constructive. Often the Cub Scout or the Scout has no say in where the patches wind up. Making sure that you hand out the inspection sheets to new Scout parents before they purchase uniforms will ensure proper placement. There are many ways to attach patches to a shirt. I recommend needle and thread sewing whenever possible. Some patches never change positions. Some change as often as the wind direction. Using “Pa...
2021-01-2114 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastThe Sweet Sixteen of BSA SafetySafety is job one for us adult leaders. A big part of safety is Youth Protection Training (YPT). This is done online and can be printed out from there. Committee Chairman, Scoutmasters, and cub Masters can also lookup other leaders' status and get printouts from the website. Check your YPT status now. Do you remember “The Sweet Sixteen’s” of Scout Safety? Here is a quick reminder of safety concerns.
Qualified Supervision – Proper amount of trained leaders.
Physical Fitness – Aproperet Safe activities.
Buddy System – Time tested.
Safe Area Or Course – Have a backup plane.
Equipment Selection And Maintenance – The equipment/tool...
2021-01-1412 minScouterStan - Scout Leader Podcast5 Ways to Make Your Scouting Better This YearHappy New Year! Let's make this year one of the best for Scouting. There are five ways to make sure that we start off the year in a good way.
#1 is to make sure that your Youth Protection Training is up to date. It's OK to do it annually even though it's good for two years, and this will help avoid rechartering issues down the road.
#2 Download and distribute the Journey To Excellence scorecard and distributed to all leaders in your unit. Commit to run your unit to achieve the gold level.
#3 Crosstraining… All l...
2021-01-0711 min
2300 Media NetworkSeason 1/Episode 28: Stan StylezOn this episode of 2300 Wrestling Podcast, DB Richards and "Sweet Tea" Dave Kehner interviews Intergender Bonanza Owner, Member of Creamy World Order Stan Stylez!
2020-12-301h 03ScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastCommissioner Service… a Cubmasters' next step?What is the oldest leadership corps in Scouting? The oldest leadership role in Scouting is the Commissioner corps. “Gray Tabs” or I like to tell the story about the "duct tape tabs". There is a National shortage of Unit Commissioners in America. This is the adult leader, outside of the unit connecting it with the District and Council. They help the Key Three of the unit be successful. Ideally, a Unit Commissioner is designed for up to 3 units. Unfortunately, most units don’t have one or don’t know who is assigned to their unit. In my District, we have 73...
2020-11-2609 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastWhat is Friendly, Courteous, and Kind?Adult leaders and parents are NOT exempt from the Scout Law. Have you ever really thought about it. Also the number one question we should ask all Scouts.
Definition as to there meaning:
Friendly – A Scout is friends to all. Scouts are a brother to other Scouts. Scouts offer their friendship to people of all races, religions, and nations and respect them even if their beliefs and customs are different from their own. B-P wrote about similar wording however he diverted into a social class. “No matter what Social Class the Other Belongs.” B-P was from the...
2020-11-1909 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastReporting Service HoursHistorically, a BSA service project is a special Good Turn that puts Scout spirit into action. Good Turns take many forms such as
• aid during emergencies and natural disasters
• recycling • conservation projects
• Scouting for Food
~~~ Possibilities are nearly unlimited. ~~~
Significant and important enhancements have been made for JTE Service Hours entry to provide a new entry site, Internet Advancement, and change this site to allow appropriate entries to continue.
⚠️ Important: Your unit’s service hours data has already been moved to the database for Internet Advancement.
⚜️ Thank you and your...
2020-11-1204 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastMerit Badge CounselorAll troops should expect every adult to take on some kind of leadership role. One that’s often overlooked is Merit Badge Counselor (MBC). Merit Badge Counselor can be designated as troop only or open to the council use. Adult Cub Scout leaders are also qualified to be Merit Badge Counselors. This is a good way to start the bridging process to a troop.
Requirements:
Must have or completed an adult application process (YPT and background check)
Must keep Youth Protection Training current
Online or live Merit Badge Counselor Training
Have proficient skills, experients, training, and/or know...
2020-11-0505 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastDealing With Upset Parents - How Leaders Deal With ItThair is an actual complaint form for parents. That national has a 100% guaranty on. More info later, let's jump into this. We are talking about disagreements and not actual safety or YPT issues.
Parents get mad or upset for many reasons.
Personality or cultural differences
A preserved unfairness
Confronted with something that they don’t want
It’s just your turn…
Self-resolving conflict – this is a solution that is handled by the upset person over time.
Cooperative Resolutions – First off, everyone in scouting and families of the scouts is bound by the scout oath and law. T...
2020-10-2906 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastOrder of the Arrow, After Brotherhood What’s Next?Now that the ties of Brotherhood are upon you, what’s next?
✔ Get into your chapter/lodge activity weekends!
Inductions Weekend – In the South, this is done during the winter. Up North, it may be done in warmer times of the year, including at Summer Camp.
Spring Conclave – Let’s have fun.
Service Weekend – Let’s help camp get ready for summer and have fun doing it.
Fall Fellowship – Let’s have fun.
Section Conference – A group of lodges in your area having fun.
NOAC – All the lodges in the nation having fun.
✔ Work with your Troops/Crew OA Repr...
2020-10-2210 min
Voice Marketing with Emily BinderStan Richards Steps Down from Namesake Agency Over Racist RemarksAdvertising great Stan Richards came up with the Chick Fil A cows and the Motel 6 tagline "We'll leave the light on for you." And now he's been forced to resign from this namesake agency, The Richard Group, due to cancel culture at its worst. This will end up being one of the costliest mistakes in advertising. The Richards Group, the country’s largest independent advertising and marketing agency, has lost roughly 40% of its business in a single week because of racially insensitive remarks that Stan Richards made on a Zoom call last week with about forty employees. This is a hug...
2020-10-1905 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastHow to Deal With Homesickness - Home Sick ?First time on their own. 2nd or 3rd night at summer camp – Most new Scouts develop self-imposed anxiety or homesickness when a routine has been established and the scout is not occupied with activities. Adult leaders need to be ready for this eventuality. Remember a Scout IS Friendly, Courteous, and Kind and that holds true for the adult leaders too.
Symptoms: Sad, crying, irritable, oversensitive, or acting depressed.
Causes: Immature separation anxiety (ISA), self-imposed worrying, and feelings of depression.
Treatment: Compassion, understanding, listening skills, reassurance, and time. Buddying up with more experienced scouts helps. Keeping the schedule to a limi...
2020-10-1511 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastThank you for 1000 Subscribers - 1K ? WOW ! I mean really…?There are 31,000,000 YouTube Channels and only 76,179* have more than 1K Subscribers. That represents about 0.2457% of channels on YouTube. 2,000 channels have more than 1 Million Subscribers.
🏆 THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING TO OUR CHANNEL!
*ScouterStan stated in the video "67,179". According to posting research, this is 10K less of the actual reported numbers today, but the percentage was correct with the newly adjusted amount.
It’s hard to think in numbers like this until you consider:
◼ A large Pack or Troop of 100 individuals. Scouts, Scouters, and parents.
◽ A big Blue & Gold, a Troop Court of Honor...
2020-10-0808 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastWhat is ITLS? - Introduction to Leadership SkillTraining of the elected youth leaders of your unit is the unit's responsibilities.
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) Activities encountered by a troop’s youth leaders might include;
Assigning responsibility to others
Planning, organizing, and leading activities and meetings
Planning menus and figuring out food costs
Encouraging advancement
Guiding a troop’s involvement in problem-solving
Teaching outdoor, sports, or craft skills
Ensuring the troop’s safety during meetings and outings
Helping other Boy Scouts make the most of their own leadership opportunities
MODULE ONE—TROOP ORGANIZATION includes a description of each leadership position in the tro...
2020-10-0109 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastUnit Fundraising - 3 Types of Scout Fundraising 💲 Money, Dollars, Bucks, Cash, Moo-La!Scouting cannot happen without fundraising. All too often parents tend to be relied on for funding their youth through the program. The scout should be allowed to do fundraising for their own program. This teaches valuable life lessons that the youth should not rely 100% on family funding. This also gives the scout opportunity to learn the meaning of thrifty and helpful. This video is intended to explain the different types of fundraising opportunities in scouting.
There are three types of Scout unit fundraisers:
1. Council Sponsored - Popcorn, Camp Cards, etc. (Paperwork is covered.)
• The Cou...
2020-09-2409 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastScout Skills, Can Pay the BillsIn cub scouting, we focus on good character building. This helps give the cub scout confidence and self-reliance. This skill is necessary for everyone. Merit Badges are a great way of finding talent and interests. If you look into most merit badges you will find a requirement that focuses on career aspects. The 13 Eagle-required merit badges make a Scout a better citizen and a happier employee. The Scoutmaster should ideally work with the scout on what the scout is showing interest in for the other 8 or more. I know scouts who when they entered the "work world" or decided...
2020-09-1709 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastLost Unit?... Scouting Has A Road Map to Success!Do you know a successful Pack or Troop? They are the ones that have a gigantic AOL cross-over ceremony. You know the one Troop who has 2 or 3 new Eagle Scouts every year. It’s no secret. Every unit can do it, and it's as simple as reading a map. You don’t need a unit leader with 6 rows of square knots ether. J. T. E. (Journey to Excellence)!
The road map for all Scout unit's success is the Journey to Excellence:
Planning – Scheduling events that will fill a calendar for a year or more. See the lin...
2020-09-1010 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastScouting is a Safe Place to Fail?The primary goal with all Scout leaders is Safety. We as adult leaders need to understand that some times we learn more by failing. A Senior Patrol Leader may not have a meeting planned out to the Scoutmasters' satisfaction or liking. That doesn’t give the Scoutmaster license to take over the meeting. Scouting is "highly organized cause" at times. When the meeting ends the Scoutmaster should ask the Senior Patrol Leader open-ended questions like; What would have made the meeting better? What resources would prevent the meeting from failing? What are you planning for the next meeting?
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2020-09-0305 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastRunning a Good Planning Meeting or SeminarIn a Pack, the planning meeting/seminar is usually a subcommittee of adults. In a Troop the planning is done by the youth members, guided by SPL and the Scoutmasters, and approved by the committee. It's recommended to make this an all-day seminar. With brakes and sack lunch. It could be broken up into several meetings however momentum might be lost. Tell participants to come with new ideas and surgeons. Bring flyers, articles, and an open mind. Don’t forget to bring something to write on. Have the following items at the planning seminar:
School calendars (Elementary, Middle, an...
2020-08-2615 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastThe Patrol Method? - The Patrol Method Isn't One Way To Run A Troop - It's The Only Way.Baden-Powell is accredited with developing the “patrol method” originally for the British Army shortly after his success at Mafeking. His military career was changing into more of a training officer, shortly before going into the "Scouting Scheme” (as he called it) full time.
Baden-Powell's Definition from "Aids To Scoutmastership": “The patrol method is working when the adult acts as a guide, mentor, and counselor to the youth, helping them by word and example to lead one another, to influence one another, to encourage competition and excitement so that the Scouts grow as a group and as individuals.”
Thin...
2020-08-2016 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastYour Unit Advancement Team?Advancement is one of the eight methods used by Scout leaders to help youth fulfill the aims of the BSA. A new or small unit could use the committee secretary as an advancement person temporarily. Eventually, the advancement team is developed by the parent leaders of the unit.
Additional advancement team members will give more opportunities for proper interactions.
Scheduling boards of review for rank advancement.
Delegation of record-keeping and leader interactions.
Most Packs rely on parents to submit advancement records to a designated leader. This changes to youth submitting records directly to a Troop or Crew...
2020-08-1311 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastCamping Mode on Your Smartphone? Scouting and your Mobile or Cell PhoneMobile phones are a way of life these days. Scout units need to think of setting up rules that will help make them less intrusive.
Mobile phones are a way of life these days. Scout units need to think of setting up rules that will help make them less intrusive.
Pocket computers with all the good & bad information on the world internet.
Communicator with voice, email, text, and more.
Entertainment console with gaming, video streaming, and music. (over 80% of you are viewing this on a phone right now…)
A digital camera with video and high definition photography studio.
The...
2020-08-0610 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastEvery Scout Deserves a Trained Leader - Scouter’s Training AwardThere are only 7 requirements for this award. Most Scouters have completed it after two years in a unit. Filling out the paperwork and submitting it tends to be the hardest part.
Tenure
Complete at least two years of tenure as a registered adult leader in your unit.
Training
Complete basic training for your leader position.
Attend a University of Scouting (or equivalent), or attend at least four Roundtable’s (or equivalent) during each year of the tenure used for this award.
Performance
Participate in an annual unit planning meeting in each year.
Serve...
2020-07-3007 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastA Scouts Next Step - Eagle, is Not an Exit Sign!You have a scout youth that is turning 18 soon. Scout leaders should have a plan worked out for the scout's parents leaving. Most Scouters and parents leave the program with their kids. The young adult can stay involved with your troop as an Assistant Scoutmaster. Many join Venture Crews. Eventually, young adults move on to college or start their careers. This will limit the free time available to donate to scouting. Scoutmasters, mentors should make time to talk about plans for the future. As an Eagle Scout, we have a commitment to our community, ourselves, and scouting. Scout leaders & me...
2020-07-2310 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastFlag Etiquette - Flag Ceremony - How Important is the "Opening" in Scouts?The opening of many meetings is a flag ceremony. Has your unit practiced it? Should an opening prayer come before the flag ceremony? Yes, think about the Scout Oath (“God and Country”). Pledge of Allegiance, Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Outdoor Code. How many non-scout adults in America know how to properly fold the flag? Only 4 to 5% depending on location. Ask yourself, how many former scouts can still fold a flag? All of them? We never just burn flags in scouts. We respectfully retire them by cremation. If the flag touches the ground it’s only accidental or at worst...
2020-07-1608 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastPost-Pandemic Summer Camp? (Leaders get ready…)In the past, the traditional scout summer camp was defined by overnight tent camping, waterfront swimming, and unusual dining hall experiences. Now living in a post-pandemic time we need to think of summer camp differently. As we go phasing back into the world we must keep sanitation safety in mind.
If you're not feeling well you need to stay home.
Most camps have paperwork (supplemental risk information) that is required before attending that proves you're well.
Summer Camp requires A-B-C medical forms. (C is required for 72+ hours.)
If you're at camp and not feeling well, put a mask...
2020-07-0909 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastScoutings Founding Fathers and WDB Organizer Square Knot AwardScouting is blessed with many founders. Many of the ones throughout history are no longer around to sincerely thank for their service. There are leaders within your unit that should be recognized for their service as a new unit organizer or founder. It is our job to find them and thank them. Many times this is Directly your charter organization. They deserve our appreciation and respect. After all, they are the ones that keep your unit going year after year. Scouts should take a moment to thank their parents for supporting them in scouting. Founders can be identified by t...
2020-07-0207 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastThe Blue Card Process or Merit Badges Mania?All rank advancements beyond First Class Scout require merit badges. Everyone should know the system and the blue card process is a big part of that. Blue Cards or Merit Badge Applications are the documents needed to get merit badges. To start this process the unit leader and Scout should meet and go over the merit badge procedure together. The unit leader and Scout select the merit badge counselor; sign and date the blue card to get it officially started. Remember that the two-deep leadership applies to Merit Badge counselors too. That includes online conferencing, emails, text messaging, etc...
2020-06-2518 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastScouting's New Path… Post-PandemicWelcome to Season 3 of Commissioner Weekly. Season 2 finished filming at the beginning of February. So this is the first time we have been able to address the pandemic. Most of Scouting survived with some needed changes. “BE PREPARED” went into action. The meeting became virtual and campout was held in our own living rooms and back yards. World Scouting had its own World Jamboree online. Scouting handled it all pretty well. All parents learned how to REALLY wash their hands from their Cub Scouts. Parents also got a real hart-to-hart talk about “When your sick, stay home” from their teens. ...
2020-06-1815 min
Marriage Can Win ShowDo It Afraid! Guest Stan Richards and Chereace RichardsStan Richards and Chereace Richards are joining us tonight on the Marriage Can Win Live Show. We are going to have a transparent conversation about love and business and being healthy, wealthy and wise!Are you married or even divorced but you still have a great relationship with your ex? Are you in a relationship with someone for an extended period of time but not yet married? Are you in a new relationship that you believe is heading to marriage? This book is for you!
2020-05-201h 07ScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastHonoring Others, Is a Scout Thing To DoIn scouting, we promise in our oath to help other people at all times. Honoring our nation's armed services is important in building strong citizenship. Honoring all that helped out in the CoVid19 pandemic is important too. The nation and Scouts BSA is grateful and honors everyone who has embraced the "help others" spirit.
🌎A Facebook Favor, a Memorial Day Honor: https://www.scouting.org/cubhub/a-facebook-favor-a-memorial-day-honor/
🌎 5 Things to do with your Cub Scouts on Memorial Day: https://www.scouting.org/cubhub/5-things-to-do-with-your-cub-scouts-on-memorial-day/
⚜️ Note: ScouterStan is on a break until Season 3 starts back up on June 3, 20...
2020-05-0705 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastUsing the ScouterStan Community on this YouTube ChannelYou're invited to become apart of our scout leader community we have here on YouTube. With almost 250K views in 9 years*, only 0.003% of viewers of this channel are subscribers (not 8% as ScouterStan stated in the video). Even less have used the channel comments section. ScouterStan personally views and responds to all of the comments and questions. If you have a subject or a question that we have not covered please ask. Everything here is governed by the Scout Oath and Law. Tell your leaders in your Pack, Troop, or Crew about the ScouterStan Channel. "Don't keep it a secret!"...
2020-04-3005 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastCub Scout Day Camp is Camp School Certified?Your district Cub Scout Day Camp has a minimum of two Camp School Certified directors. The Day Camp Director and Program Director. This training ensures the health and well-being of all campers and staff. It also improves the quality of the scouting program. The Scouts BSA National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) helps all councils and it's districts adopt national camping standards.
🌎 National Camping School Website: https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/national-camping-school/
📄 National Camping School Brochure: https://i9peu1ikn3a16vg4e45rqi17-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/NCS-brochure-1-22-2020.pdf
2020-04-2306 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastRetiring From Scouting? Ageing Out? Eagle Out? Moving On? What Now?Most scout leaders leave Scouting when their children do (but not required). Some units have “term-limits” on positions like Scoutmaster, Cubmaster or Committee Chairmen. Passing the torch on to the next leader should be done in an orderly way. Always have a succession plan in case of emergencies. It’s the departing leader's job to have someone step into there position temporarily/permanently. Passed leaders should plane to act as a guide/consultant for a few months after departing. Some Scout leaders chose to leave a unit position and take on a district or council position. Some Scout leaders have a...
2020-04-1611 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastAre Donations to Scouting Taxable? Yes and No...Basically, only cash/check/charge donations to Scouts BSA or your local council office fall under charitable donations. Everything else is your property and asset. Donations to a scout unit are given to the chartering institution. If the charter is a non-taxable charity, the donation is deductible. You and your family's memberships, subscriptions, camping fees, uniforms, equipment, and insurance are your property and your responsibilities. Make sure you check with your accountant or tax professional before taking any tax deductions your not sure of.
🌎 Tips for deducting Scouting-related Expenses: https://scoutingmagazine.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/tax-time/comment-page-1/
📄 Giving Qu...
2020-04-0905 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastThe Scoutmaster Conference... Not Just for Rank Advancement AnymoreThe Scoutmaster conference is exclusive to Troop operations. However, the concepts and policies apply to all unit leaders*. Its recommended that confidential notes be taken during the conference. A scoutmaster conference is not meant to be a retesting of scout skills. In Scoutmaster training its described as; "The conference is not a retest of the requirements upon which a Scout has been signed off. It is a forum for discussing topics such as ambitions, life purpose, and goals for future achievement, for counseling, and also for obtaining feedback on the unit’s program. "
The Scoutmaster Conference for non...
2020-04-0204 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastThanking Outside The Tent? - Keeping Scouting New & FreshIf you're stuck in a rut.. with the same old schedule of campouts. You NEED to change it before your Scouts lose interest. Youth like new and different things even things that don't work. Adult Scout leaders like reliability and consistency. “News Flash” Scouts BSA is about the youth, not us old things!
Here are some ways to mix things up on the schedule and have fun:
1️⃣ – Put 2 years between campsites. Go to a different summer camp area every other year.
2️⃣ – Always look to do it differently. Look for themed events.
3️⃣ – "When in doubt, throw it out"...
2020-03-2608 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastWorking Your Ticket If You Can? - Finishing Up Wood BadgeNow the hard part? Making time to complete your ticket. A ticket is broken up into 5 parts. Setting up your tasks in a logical order with the calendar in mind. Your Troop 1 Guide for your patrol is still there. Contact your Troop Guide as they have resources to help. Making changes to your ticket may need to happen. Your patrol guide can help you in getting approvals. When you complete your ticket it's time for you to get “beaded”.
🌐 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_Badge
🌎 Wood Badge Website: https://www.scouting.org/training/adult/woodbadge/
2020-03-1904 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastI’m an Ordeal Member… Now What?Ordeal membership is meant to be temporary. You only do ordeal once! The ordeal is a big thing but not the only thing that Order of the Arrow is about. This is the start of your membership process. In a short time, you will be invited to finish and seal your membership as a Brotherhood. Avoid becoming a “Sash-N-Dash” or a “Flapper”. Giving service back to your unit is the primary concern. OA Rep & OA-ASM are a directly related position within the unit. When should you wair that new ordeal sash? Pocket Flap? Going to OA events? What about fellowsh...
2020-03-1208 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastWho Created the Scout Law?The 12 points of the BSA's Scout Law was put together by Robert Baden-Powell and Ernest Seton. The first publication of ‘Scouting for Boys’ in 1908 Baden-Powell first proposed only the first 9 points of the Scout Law. The original 1908 Baden-Powell's Scout Law was defined as; A Scout is... Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, and Thrifty. When Seton started working on the "Boy Scouts of America Handbook" he collaborated with Baden-Powell on the Scout Law for the book. The original Baden-Powell 9 points of Scout Law was printed in the 1910 first edition on pages 32-34. Both of them worked out a 12 poi...
2020-03-0507 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastRequirement Sign-off for Troops & Packs - What is an Instructor?In a Pack, the sign-off responsibilities are delegated to the adult Den leadership and parents. In a Troop, this may be delegated to senior (First Class rank or higher) youth with adult leadership oversight. This position of the Instructor in a troop is part of the youth leadership corps. Each unit has its own protocol. The following recommendations of what ScouterStan has seen that works.
The Troop Youth Instructor Recommendations:
Star Rank or higher • Maturity as determined by the Scoutmaster team
ILST/NYLT trained
Scoutmaster Approval & Appointment to Troop Instructor
The Troop Instructor teaches Scout Skills...
2020-02-2706 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastWho Was Baden-Powell? & How B-P Changed the World!The history of B-P is naturally lengthy in detail. Knowing the brief history will help you gain insight as to the foundations of Scouting. Over 160 years ago on February 22nd (1857) Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell was born at home in London. His mother Henrietta Gace Powell and his father Professor Baden Powell an Oxford clergyman and academic lived in the Paddington area. By the time he was 8 years old, ‘Robert’ or ‘Stevie’ (Moms’ preferred name) wrote: “Laws for me when I am old”. B-P Loved nature and the outdoors. He was a pretty good artist and a resourceful student. On September 11, 1...
2020-02-2014 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastScoutbook? The Official Scouts BSA Online Unit Management ToolWhether you like it or not, Scoutbook is here to stay. In April 2015 the BSA acquired Scoutbook. Scoutbook is the official Scouts BSA online unit management tool. This helps Scouts, parents, and adult leaders track advancement. Records milestone and achievements all on Scoutbook. Nights camped, notes and other communication features. As of January 1, 2019, Scoutbook subscriptions are free to all scouting units. BSA owns the software and servers. Internet advancement, ScoutNET, ScoutingU, and My.Scouting.org are going to eventually integrate over time. Today Scoutbook can be attached to online advancement but requires unit authorizations.
🌎 How to Use Scout...
2020-02-1304 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastHow Did Scouting Start in America?The history of scoutings beginnings and how scouting came to America is a fascinating subject. We first must understand the basics of youth organizations at the turn of the 20th century. In 1844, George Williams founded the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in England. The youth of the age ware struggling to establish there generation. George Williams organization was to help develop a healthy body, mind, and spirit. In 1900 Baden-Powel authored “Aids to Scouting For NCOs & Men”. This book was quickly picked up by youth groups all over England. In the United States, Ernest Seton in 1902 founded Woodcraft Indians. The book...
2020-02-0611 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastScout Sabeth, Scout Sunday, A Scout is ReverentScout Sunday or Sabeth is the first weekend of February. Many units are chartered with religious organizations and it would only be natural to be included. Adult leaders should also think about offering to have a “Scouts Own” service at an assisted living home. Mabe reaching out to a religious organization that is no longer affiliated with scouts. Remember we both serve the same area. A Scout unit can also help out at a VA hospital chapel service. Make contact and plans to show up in uniform (early) and be ready to help. A Scout is reverent to all faith...
2020-01-3005 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastScout Units Need to Protect There GearScout units are not immune to the thievery of their equipment. All scouting units should take precautions to discourage thieves from stealing. Criminals are looking for easy targets especially ones with wheels on them. If they can roll it off-site and take their time breaking into it, they will. Here are some simple steps to help deter thievery for any unit.
⛔ Storage – Sheds, garages, and storage containers. Many Charter Organizations (CO) will “donate” an out of site area for storage. This is very attractive to thieves. If this is the only option make sure that the access points are w...
2020-01-2308 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastYouth Protection, A Call To Action… Teen Suicide PreventionTeen suicide is the 2nd cause of death to American youth today. I know this subject is dark and cringy and most leaders avoid it if they can. As adults working with youth we need to recognize the symptoms and know what to do about it. Your active role in safeguarding our Scouts is part of your responsibilities.
RED LIGHT Statements & Behavior include:
🛑 Threatening there own well-being or others through physical violence;
Statements like “Shoot my self…” or “…jump off a cliff…” and “…kill you all before my self.”
🛑 Planning to run away from home or saying they won’t n...
2020-01-1604 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastI’ve Been Elected to the Order of the Arrow... Now What? Ordeal? 🏹At the last camporee or summer camp, your name was called out and you left the campfire with Order of the Arrow brothers. This is known as a "Call-Out" or "Tap-Out", and is the result of you being elected into the order. You should receive a small booklet called “Upon a Lofty Journey”. This is the Spirit Of the Arrow (SOA) booklet. You will also get information about the upcoming Ordeal. If you're at summer camp this could start that night. Otherwise, you should make plans to attend your Ordeal. This is only the beginning of your membership process in the...
2020-01-0910 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastNow seeing in 2020 - A New Year of ScoutingHappy New Year! 2020 will be a big year for us scout leaders. Sometime in September, we should see the first girl Eagle Scouts. This will be a big event but it should not be treated as a race. Achieving the Eagle rank is serious for anyone, regardless of gender. Membership fees have changed to accommodate additional insurance requirements. The professional staff is implementing a new management program called “Polaris Method”. This will help make Scouting professionals more effective, efficient, and empowered.
🌎 The BSA Polaris Method: https://www.scouting.org/polarismethod/
🌎 New JTE 2020 Score Cards: https://www.scouting...
2020-01-0206 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastThe Gift of Scouting KnowledgeDuring this vacation time, it would be ideal to check into your scout Leader training. Records of your training are attached to your Scouts BSA ID number. Check your training records in your My.Scouting.org account. If no training is reporting to your account this may be to your personal settings or a duplicate ID number. This can happen if you register with multiple units. If everything matches your ID number and you still see no records, you should call the council office for help. During this Holiday season, it would be a good time to update YPT...
2019-12-2605 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastCooking in the Great Outdoors with Camping Gadgets - Dutch Oven ?Every Chef has a deep respect for the skillet… Scouters love something much deeper. Dutch ovens! Many Scouters discover that cooking in the great outdoors can be challenging. Gaining some quick knowledge about the Dutch oven will help Scouters set an example. Learn the absolute basics of Dutch oven equipment and gadgets. The Dutch oven can be used for many different cooking methods. Understanding some of the tools can make using a Dutch oven much easier to master. Scout leaders will set a great example when the menu includes incredible dishes that everyone will be envious of.
⚜️ Note: Thi...
2019-12-1905 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastDiscovering Winter Campingll across the nation scouts are discovering the joys of winter camping. ScouterStan recalls his youth in's winter camping experiences. Even though ScouterStan lives in Central Florida winter camping is exciting. Similar to summertime camping up North. ScouterStan loves winter camping even though it's done in the snow. Scout leaders need to be aware of the dangers and have a Plan B to fall back on. Staying dry is the key to keeping warm. ScouterStan discussed humiture and windchill factors. Winter camping and Klondike derbies can be inspiring to help scouts learn scout-skills and face challenges. Adult leaders need...
2019-12-1207 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastThe Patches On The Scout Uniform Tell A StoryThe purpose of the uniform is part of the aims and methods of Scouting. The scout uniform shows others the unity of scouting. It shows others you can be trusted. It shows others that you are willing to help at all times. The patches on the uniform tell a story. Informes the viewer of experience, training, and who can help them. Uniforms are to be worn at all meetings and events unless scheduled non-uniform or not an appropriate activity. Not warring the uniform correctly can be misleading and put your trustworthiness in question. The uniform can also be a Tr...
2019-12-0509 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastI’m Thankful for ScoutingThanksgiving is this week and Scout Leaders need to reflect on Things there thankful for. I’m back with a new season of commissioners weekly. We are going to cover a lot of stuff you don’t wont to miss… so subscribe and get other leaders to do it too.
What Scouting means to me... Scouting is my personal ministry. Scouting is different than any other charity. A souter friend of mine once sed in a speech... “When you get paid to do work, that’s called a job. When you do work without getting paid, it’s called vol...
2019-11-2806 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastFirst Season of Commission’s Weekly ReviewScouterStan reviews the first session of the commission's weekly show. ScouterStan has been inspired to continue with a second season, but he needs help knowing what he should cover. Please let him know in the comments of this channel and he will see them, read them and will reply. If the first season was helpful in any way, please let others know about the channel. ScouterStan is planning on improving the video and gets more fun over time. Maybe a real-time chat in the future?
📣 Season 2 starts back up on November 27, 2019
First Session of the Comm...
2019-10-3107 minScouterStan - Scout Leader Podcast🎃 The Most Frightening 👻Tale of... 💀Scary RECHARTERING! 🦇Every year scouting units recharter. 😬The recharter packet should contain the following:
✔ Step-by-Step Instructions
✔ Printout of Units Current Membership
✔ Unit & Membership Fees
✔ Journey to Excellence
✔ Annual Charter Agreement
✔ Contact Help and Resources Information
✔ Other Stuff from Council/District
Recharter packets are picked up at the October Roundtable. Recharter starts online with instructions contained in the packet. Print out the forms specified in the instructions. Get the signature that is required. Make financial arrangements to cover your fees. Complete the rechartering at the November Roundtable. Remember that you are not alone. Use your resources if you have questions.
🌎 https://ww...
2019-10-2407 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastWhat Is The Charter System? Understanding The Century-old Charter SystemOn June 15, 1916 the US Congress first issued a charter (Title 36 congressional charter) to the Boy Scouts of America signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson. Scouting in the USA has been charged to help make American youth into outstanding citizens. Since that time Scouting has evolved slowly into the program it is today. Each scouting unit is chartered and owned by organization threw out our community. Membership in Scouts BSA is required from National before joining a scout unit. That’s the form you filled out when you first joined. Every year after your membership fees are paid threw re...
2019-10-1706 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastBurnout Prevention and ScouterStan’s Rule of FiveScout leaders are notorious for volunteering and over-committing. We like to say and hear the word YES! Leaders often get burnout when they over-commit to anything. ScouterStan explains how to help prevent burnout by keeping the “Rule of Five” in balance.
The Rule of Five
(1) Family – That’s your family and friends you would consider family.
(2) Faith – Putting God in your life will help give it purpose and meaning.
(3) Career – Using your skills to pay the bills.
(4) Self – Taking time for your self, downtime is important.
(5) Others – Helping others become better people and doing go...
2019-10-1005 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastWhat’s a Den Chief? The Most Important Youth Leadership Position!A Den Chief is a youth position in a Troop that is helping the Den Leader in a Cub Scout Pack. Often this position is dismissed as unimportant and trivial. However, it’s one of the most important in the life of a Scout Troop and a Cub Scout Den. ScouterStan explores this little know youth position and how important it is. The new Den Chief training is outlined in 3 modules;
1. The Den Chief’s role and understanding Cub Scouts
2. The Den Meeting
3. How to lead activities
The Den Leader and the Den Chief Sc...
2019-10-0307 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastWood Badge is the Highest Level of Adult Scout Leader Training♫“Back to Gilwell O’Happy Land… I’m Going to work my Ticket if I can.”♫ Wood Badge is the highest level of adult Scout leader training available in the World. The first Wood Badge training was organized by Francis "Skipper" Gidney and lectured by Robert Baden-Powell and others at Gilwell Park in the UK in September of 1919. The first course in America was held at Schiff Scout Reservation in 1948. Scouters wanting to take the course must be fully position trained with current YPT. All levels of Scouts BSA are encouraged to take this high-level training. Wood Badge is set up as a 6...
2019-09-2606 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastWhat’s the Order of the Arrow about? 🏹The Order of the Arrow (OA) is Scouts BSA National Honor Society. The OA was founded by Urner Goodman and Carroll Edson in 1915. Founded on the principles of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service. The OA is NOT a secret society. “Discreetness helps enhance the experience.” Youth Protection is always in effect. Everyone in the OA is referred to as “brothers” regardless of gender. The order is a Brotherhood of all honored scouts. The Order of the Arrow is youth lead. Adults fulfill an advisory, mentoring, and non-voting role. Depending on your location, elections are held with all scout troops and venture...
2019-09-1907 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastAmerica Needs Scouting Values Now More Then EverbeforeToday we recognize all of Americas who willingly sacrificed their lives, to save others. Firemen & First Responders, who bravely climbed up to save lives in domed burning buildings. Police & Security, who gave themselves willing to evacuate survivors. Passengers on United Airlines flight 93 who fought the terrorists when they found out what was going on.
All of the selfless acts of theses honored Americas can never go without remembrance on this day. We all know that among them were many Scouters. The Scout Motto – “Be Prepared”. In Scouting we prepare our youth to do things we hope, they never...
2019-09-1205 min
The Charity Charge ShowEP 12: Tim Scott - UT Professor Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public RelationsIn Episode 12 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with EP 12: Tim Scott – the founder of Mitscoots and UT Professor Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations
Tim is the founder of Mitscoots Outfitters, a social enterprise on a mission to outfit and employ individuals transitioning out of homelessness. Leveraging some past military and ad world experience, he has guided the team in growing Mitscoots into a national brand that has ultimately helped to lift individuals off the streets and out of homelessness. Through strategy, community building and grit, they've bootstrapped a great social enterprise in...
2019-09-1131 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastScouts For the Whole FamilyEveryone should be encouraged to use the Scout Sign and recite the Scout Oath and Law. Often I see parents at meetings that just stand there, while their scouts are reciting the oath & law. Leaders should encourage parents and guests to join in. Parents should use the Scout Sign at home or anywhere. Scouting values are not exclusive to registered members at meeting and outings.
Family Scouting: https://www.scouting.org/familyscouting/
2019-09-0508 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastDistrict Roundtable, a Meeting You Need to Attend
This is your monthly district roundtable meeting that ALL Scout leaders should plane to attend. The structure of this meeting has three parts. First, the opening, greeting and announcements. Second, the breakout sessions for all divisions of Scouts (Cubs, Troops, Ventures and Sea Scouts). In the last part, everyone reconvenes for the closing. This structure will be different from time to time and in many areas. Scout leaders who don’t attend are often left out of the loop of information.
Roundtable Link: https://www.scouting.org/commissioners/roundtable-support/
2019-08-2907 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastTraining for ALL - Every Scout Deserves a Trained LeadersNow that we have lost of new families joining our Pack or Troops, existing leadership needs to have a discussion about training. Every adult (moms, dads, uncles and ants) should set up a free my.scouting.org account and take YPT…ASAP! Later, if they chose to join the leadership of the unit they can attach the membership to the account. Additional training is encouraged to all, not restricted to members only.
My.Scouting.Org: https://my.scouting.org/
2019-08-2206 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastNew Leaders – Understanding Scout Facing or BackstageCub Scout Packs recruit leaders from the parents. Troops get leaders crossing over from Packs with their Scouts. Packs are organized and run by the adult leaders. Troops are “Youth Lead” and the adult leadership is there to give guidance and structure. In scouting we have two sides of adult leadership. Cub Masters, Den Leaders, and Scoutmasters are “Scout Facing” Leaders. The larger and as important leadership, is going on back-stage. Committee members and charter organization representatives (COR’s) for Packs and Troops are a critical role for adults. There is a place for everyone, no matter their commitment level....
2019-08-1507 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastRecruiting Scouts is Year-round - School Night SignupScouts recruitment is year-round. When school starts back up in the fall, its often referred to as the start of recruiting season. Many districts have a “School Signup Night” organized by the professional staff. This is a signup night only, not a “Back to the Pack”. Packs & Troops need to promote year-round with service opportunities. School orientation day (“Meet the Teacher”), meetings, gatherings or assemblies. There are many recruitment opportunities throughout the year.
Be-A-Scout Link: https://beascout.scouting.org/
2019-08-0806 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastScout Service to Your Charter OrganizationCharter Organization Representative (COR’s) is your units connection to the community. Many units don’t even consider a service project for their own. If you're with a faith organization, think about all of the holidays when they need service. Schools need flag presentations at the PTA meeting. Other community service organizations have many needs. Units will have problems if they're invisible to there organization that charters them. Talk with your COR and get thinking about all the service opportunities.
About the BSA: https://www.scouting.org/about/
2019-08-0107 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastSummertime Scouting – Scouts BSA Year-roundA lot of the Cub Scout Packs take the summer off? Nope! Troops have Summer Camp and that’s it? Nope! Scouts mimic the school schedule in many ways. However the Scouts need to be active over the summer break. This gives them consistent meeting time to prepare for the upcoming year. Packs will still have at least one meeting a month over the summer. Troops should have weekly meeting through the summer.
2019-07-2503 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastSummer Camp for Scout LeadersOne of the big challenges for adult leaders have at summer camp is finding time for self-improvement. Pack and Den Leaders can help out with Day/Resident camp. This goes a long way in helping your unit overall. Troop Leaders can help out with advancement, quartermaster and campsite/troop health officer (Nears Betty, Sawbones, etc…) Some of the better summer camps will have additional activities and training available.
2019-07-1803 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastCrossover for Adult Leaders?The natural tendency of adult leaders to cross from a pack to a troop is not the only option. Seriously consider joining the commissioner core of your district. ScouterStan explores this and many other options. Making the most of your service and experience will help more youth become better leaders.
2019-07-1105 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastExcuse me… When will the 7 o’clock meeting start?Setting an example is often harder than just doing it. Consistent start times is critical to establish respect for leadership and audience. Remember that to be early, is to be on time. On time, is to be late. To be late is unacceptable.
2019-07-0404 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastWe Can Work it out! A commissioner can help...Sometimes adult leaders have difficulties with other leaders. your unit commissioner can help work out difficulties and help relations be more scout like. Often the dispute is about incorrect views of how scouting is designed to work. Your commissioner can help re-establish vision and goal setting.
2019-06-2705 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastLeadership Anxiety? Adult leaders are faced with many challenges. One of the biggest Fear for adults is public speaking. ScouterStan explores concerns that Adult leaders have about pack/troop meeting presentations. A scout is brave … but not fearless. Discover Some pointers and secrets of public speaking and unit meetings.
2019-06-2005 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastSIGNS UP! (ScouterStan only hears… SHUT UP!)The Scout Sign is a common feature of any scout meeting. It demands our respect as it is a living symbol of our commitment to the Scout Oath & Law. This cherished symbol is also used to respectively and courteously quiets the room. Unfortunately, some scout leaders don’t wait for all the scouts to stop talking and scream out “Signs Up!” That defeats the whole point of quieting the room with the Scout Sign. Otherwise when you say “Signs Up” everyone hears “Shut Up”.
ScouterStan has many years of experience and is now giving advice online, and on YouTube. Eac...
2019-06-1304 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastScout Leaders minute, moment, or epiphany? Giving scouts something to take with them.Every scout leader should always be prepared with a quick one-minute story for the end of any meeting or campfire. This story can help illustrate a point or give a reflection on a scouting value. ScouterStan has one you can use tonight. Here are some good ones out on the net.
Top 3 Reference for Scoutmaster Minutes:
https://www.programresources.org/scoutmaster-minutes/
http://www.retiredscouter.com/scoutmasters_minutes_index.html
https://boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/boy-scout-minutes.asp
ScouterStan has many years of experience and is now giving advice online, on YouTube. Each Wednesday at 7:00...
2019-06-0604 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastJTE Find Out What It Means to Me, or Journey to ExcellenceYour scout unit needs to use the JTE as a road map to gold. When you do this your unit will succeed in every way. Journey to Excellence is the replacement of the old Quality Unit program. Units that even attempted to use JTE and don’t make gold will succeed.
BSA Journey to Excellence: https://www.scouting.org/awards/journey-to-excellence/
ScouterStan has many years of experience and is now giving advice online, on YouTube. Each Wednesday at 7:00 PM (EST) a new episode will start.
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2019-05-3004 minScouterStan - Scout Leader PodcastWhat the heck is a Commissioner? New Weekly Series from ScouterStanJoin ScouterStan as he launches the first episode of the commissioners weekly series on YouTube. Find out what a commissioner is, and how to use one in scouting. Commissioners are one of the best tools to help Scout units succeed.
2019-05-2906 min