All sources
CubCast
A defunct podcast for Cub Scouts unit volunteers.
95 postsLatest Apr 29, 2020Since Jan 4, 2011
Recent posts
Browse allCubCast·April 29, 2020May 2020 – Program Planning Starts NowNow for this episode — well, we admit it’s not the most glamorous of topics, but it is important. In fact, it will make your Cub Scout leader experience a whole lot easier. And joining us is Lora Taft, the Council Commissioner for the Chattahoochee Council in Columbus. And just to make sure we give […]
CubCast·March 24, 2020April 2020 – Youth Protection and the BSAApril is National Youth Protection month, and the BSA takes that very seriously. We want to be sure all leaders and parents are aware of the BSA’s Youth Protection guidelines and all the steps the BSA is taking to ensure the safety of all youth. You may have heard of the Barbara Sinatra Foundation, which […]
CubCast·February 26, 2020March 2020 – BridgingThis month, we ask the questions: What is bridging? What does it mean? Is there a difference between cross-over and bridging? Well, we found volunteer extraordinaire Bill Campbell, who runs Pack 143 out of the Central Florida Council. It’s a large Cub Scout pack that is known for offering a high-quality Scouting program. We believe […]
CubCast·January 27, 2020February 2020 – Why You Should be Using ScoutbookSo, many of you have probably, hopefully, heard about Scoutbook – the online tool designed to make your Scouting Leadership duties a lot easier. But we found out, although I can’t reveal our source, that some of you out there are not taking advantage of everything Scoutbook has to offer. So, we invited assistant Den […]
CubCast·December 20, 2019January 2020 – What is a COR?Do you know who your COR is? Do you what a COR is? COR is the acronym for Chartered Organization Representative. If that still doesn’t ring a bell, this episode is for you! On second thought – even if you do know, you might want to tune in, anyway, because joining us is podcast favorite […]
CubCast·November 26, 2019December 2019 – Religious EmblemsJoining us for this reverent topic is CubCast favorite, Dennis Kampa, who currently serves on the Executive Board of the Rocky Mountain Council in Pueblo, Colorado, where he also serves on the Religious Emblems team. TRANSCRIPT
CubCast·October 28, 2019November 2019 – Pack CommunicationPlaywright George Bernard Shaw said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Communication is so important to the success of a Pack, so joining us this month is Sherry Miller, who has held every den leader position and several different committee positions with Pack 84 out of First […]
CubCast·September 27, 2019October 2019 – Den OrganizationAn organizing principle is a core assumption from which everything else around it can derive a classification or a value so this month we’re going to figure out the structure of a den…you know – how to get it organized. Joining us for the discussion is Barb Perez, Development Director in the National Capital Area Council. TRANSCRIPT
CubCast·August 27, 2019September 2019 – New Preview Adventures Begin!You may remember a CubCast episode back in June about preview adventures. Well, those adventures are now up and running. Lisa Wylie, chair of the National Cub Scout Committee, returns to CubCast to tell us how it’s going, where you can find these adventures, and how you can leave feedback as you engage in these […]
CubCast·July 24, 2019August 2019 – Parent OrientationHopefully your recruiting efforts are bringing lots of new boys and girls into your dens and packs. But welcoming new members also means welcoming new parents, and you need to let those new to the program know what’s expected of both the Cub Scout and the parent. We were a little surprised to learn that […]