December 2019 – The Merit Badge Process – Don’t Cut Corners<p>You may remember that back in March we talked about the Advancement Process, part of which is earning merit badges. Well, we’ll be ending the ScoutCast year with Jeff Bostwick, Chair of the National Merit Badge Sub Committee with an in-depth discussion on the Merit Badge Process and why it’s so important that you don’t […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/scoutcast/2019/december-2019-the-merit-badge-process-dont-cut-corners/">December 2019 – The Merit Badge Process – Don’t Cut Corners</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>ScoutCast·November 26, 2019
December 2019 – Religious Emblems<p>Joining 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</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/cubcast/2019/december-2019-religious-emblems/">December 2019 – Religious Emblems</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>CubCast·November 26, 2019
November 2019 – Pack Communication<p>Playwright 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 […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/cubcast/2019/november-2019-pack-communication/">November 2019 – Pack Communication</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>CubCast·October 28, 2019
November 2019 – Winter Camping – Why You Should Brave the Cold<p>Why would anyone want to go camping in cold weather? Seriously – we want to know. So we invited Zach Chopp-Adams, district member at large for the Three Fires District in Southern Shores Field Service Council located in Southern Michigan. Zach has been winter camping for over 20 years – and he’s only 33. TRANSCRIPT</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/scoutcast/2019/november-2019-winter-camping-why-you-should-brave-the-cold/">November 2019 – Winter Camping – Why You Should Brave the Cold</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>ScoutCast·October 28, 2019
October 2019 – Den Organization<p>An 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</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/cubcast/2019/october-2019-den-organization/">October 2019 – Den Organization</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>CubCast·September 27, 2019
October 2019 – How to Have a Meaningful Court of Honor<p>OK, listeners, we’ve had discussions on recruiting youth and leaders, how to start a troop, training and advancement. And NOW is the time to start planning those courts of honor. Steve Bowen, who is a member of the Scouts BSA committee and other national committees, guides us through this month’s episode as we figure out what we […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/scoutcast/2019/october-2019-how-to-have-a-meaningful-court-of-honor/">October 2019 – How to Have a Meaningful Court of Honor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>ScoutCast·September 27, 2019
ArrowID Maintenance<p><small>Sep <var data-var='date'>25</var>, <var data-var='time'>17:00</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Completed</strong> - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.</p><p><small>Sep <var data-var='date'>25</var>, <var data-var='time'>15:00</var> EDT</small><br><strong>In progress</strong> - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.</p><p><small>Sep <var data-var='date'>25</var>, <var data-var='time'>06:48</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Scheduled</strong> - ArrowID will be unavailable on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 3PM EDT – 5PM EDT. During this time the LodgeMaster Team will be upgrading the ArrowID application. During the maintenance window, you will not be able to login to the LodgeMaster Lodge Client or the National Order of the Arrow Event Registration System (NOAERS). You can follow the status of the ArrowID upgrade on the OA status page at https://status.oa-bsa.org. Once the upgrade is complete, we will post an update to the status page. We have fully tested the new version of ArrowID and do not expect the upgrade to take longer than the two-hour maintenance window. If we need to extend the maintenance window, we will communicate the extended downtime via email and on the status page.</p>OA System Maintenance·September 25, 2019
ArrowID Maintenance<p><small>Sep <var data-var='date'>25</var>, <var data-var='time'>05:00</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Completed</strong> - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.</p><p><small>Sep <var data-var='date'>25</var>, <var data-var='time'>03:01</var> EDT</small><br><strong>In progress</strong> - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.</p><p><small>Sep <var data-var='date'>23</var>, <var data-var='time'>20:43</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Scheduled</strong> - ArrowID will be unavailable on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 3PM EDT – 5PM EDT. During this time the LodgeMaster Team will be upgrading the ArrowID application. During the maintenance window, you will not be able to login to the LodgeMaster Lodge Client or the National Order of the Arrow Event Registration System (NOAERS). You can follow the status of the ArrowID upgrade on the OA status page at https://status.oa-bsa.org. Once the upgrade is complete, we will post an update to the status page. We have fully tested the new version of ArrowID and do not expect the upgrade to take longer than the two-hour maintenance window. If we need to extend the maintenance window, we will communicate the extended downtime via email and on the status page.</p>OA System Maintenance·September 25, 2019
An Eagle-Eyed View of the World Scout JamboreeBy Corey Siegfried, Troop 45 Bolivar, MO I’ve never seen morning fog settle in a mountain valley. Where I live in Missouri, it’s pretty flat. The view at the Summit Bechtel Reserve definitely made getting up early on a summer morning more pleasant and the 15-hour bus ride to West Virginia well worth it! JustScouting Wire·September 7, 2019
September 2019 – Parent Orientation<p>Hopefully your recruiting efforts are bringing lots of new members into your troops. 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 Scout and the parent. Ah, yes! Parent orientation. Let’s find out what that entails with Julie Bucciarelli, […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/scoutcast/2019/september-2019-parent-orientation/">September 2019 – Parent Orientation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>ScoutCast·August 27, 2019
September 2019 – New Preview Adventures Begin!<p>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 […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/cubcast/2019/september-2019-new-preview-adventures-begin/">September 2019 – New Preview Adventures Begin!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>CubCast·August 27, 2019
OALM - Lodge Client Availability<p><small>Aug <var data-var='date'>26</var>, <var data-var='time'>17:11</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Resolved</strong> - We have confirmed that the issue has been resolved completely and all systems are 100% operational at this time.</p><p><small>Aug <var data-var='date'>26</var>, <var data-var='time'>10:25</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Monitoring</strong> - We've been working to solve the server problems users have been seeing over the past 24 hours. We've implemented a fix and everything is available again. We are monitoring the issue for any returning issues.</p><p><small>Aug <var data-var='date'>26</var>, <var data-var='time'>00:18</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Identified</strong> - We are aware of an issue impacting the availability of the LodgeMaster Lodge Client. We have been working throughout the day to resolve the issue. We will continue to work on resolving the issue. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. <br /><br />We will post updates as we have them. Please continue to check back for updates.</p>OA System Maintenance·August 26, 2019
OALM - Lodge Selector Error<p><small>Aug <var data-var='date'>25</var>, <var data-var='time'>19:57</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Resolved</strong> - We have confirmed that the issue has been resolved completely and all systems are 100% operational at this time.<br /><br />We will conduct an internal investigation of this issue and make appropriate improvements to our systems to help prevent or minimize future recurrence.</p><p><small>Aug <var data-var='date'>25</var>, <var data-var='time'>17:04</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Monitoring</strong> - We have corrected the issue and we are confirming that all services are functional. <br /><br />We will continue to monitor the situation and will provide a final update shortly.</p><p><small>Aug <var data-var='date'>25</var>, <var data-var='time'>16:26</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Update</strong> - We are continuing to investigate this issue.</p><p><small>Aug <var data-var='date'>25</var>, <var data-var='time'>16:03</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Update</strong> - We are continuing to investigate this issue.</p><p><small>Aug <var data-var='date'>25</var>, <var data-var='time'>16:01</var> EDT</small><br><strong>Investigating</strong> - The OA LodgeMaster Team is investigating an issue with the Lodge Selector when accessing the OA LodgeMaster Lodge Client application. Users may not be able to select a Lodge in the Lodge Selector. A default lodge may fail to load when a user only has access to a single lodge. <br /><br />Updates will be posted to the OA Status Page at https://status.oa-bsa.org. Please check back for updates.</p>OA System Maintenance·August 25, 2019
August 2019 – Parent Orientation<p>Hopefully 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 […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/cubcast/2019/august-2019-parent-orientation/">August 2019 – Parent Orientation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>CubCast·July 24, 2019
August 2019 – Peer-to-Peer Recruiting<p>Joining us on ScoutCast to share everything we need to know about peer-to-peer recruiting are Scoutmaster Angie LoSavio and senior patrol leader Karina Venegas of Troop 216 from the Pathway to Adventure Council. Angie has been involved in Scouting over the last eight years, having served as an assistant den leader and an assistant Scoutmaster. […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/scoutcast/2019/august-2019-peer-to-peer-recruiting/">August 2019 – Peer-to-Peer Recruiting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>ScoutCast·July 24, 2019
July 2019 – Welcoming All New Families<p>Sometimes a new family might come in with a little bit of anxiety—maybe they’re not exactly sure what they’ve gotten themselves into—and it’s important that we make them comfortable. These new parents are future Cubmasters or den leaders or even just good resources for your den or pack. It’s important that we make them feel […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/cubcast/2019/july-2019-welcoming-all-new-families/">July 2019 – Welcoming All New Families</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>CubCast·June 25, 2019
July 2019 – Linked Troops<p>Don’t feel silly if you don’t know what a linked troop is. Heck—we didn’t know either! We heard the term once or twice and decided it might be good to find out more, so let’s learn together with our listeners. Please join our new ScoutCast hosts, Anissa Hicks and Ryan Larson, in their inaugural episode […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/scoutcast/2019/july-2019-linked-troops/">July 2019 – Linked Troops</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>ScoutCast·June 25, 2019
June 2019 – Security<p>Imagine this: Your unit is ready to depart for a big adventure. All the Scouts and adult volunteers are on time, the weather is perfect, and everything is ready. Then you realize you’re missing something, and it’s a big something: Your unit’s trailer and all the gear inside—hundreds or even thousands of dollars’ worth of […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/scoutcast/2019/june-2019-security/">June 2019 – Security</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>ScoutCast·May 29, 2019
June 2019 – Preview Adventures<p>We’ve got something brand new to talk about for this episode, something called (drum roll, please) preview adventures. Hmm, you might be saying to yourself, I wonder what that’s about? Joining us to tell us all about this exciting new initiative is Lisa Wylie, the brand-new chair for the National Cub Scouting Committee. TRANSCRIPT</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org/cubcast/2019/june-2019-preview-adventures/">June 2019 – Preview Adventures</a> appeared first on <a href="https://podcast.scouting.org">BSA Podcasts</a>.</p>CubCast·May 29, 2019
Advancement RequirementsThe 14th edition of the Scouts BSA Handbook includes changes to advancement requirements. For example, the number of overnight camping activities required for the First-Class rank was reduced from six to three, and for the Scout Rank, members are no longer required to demonstrate, but must discuss, pocketknife safety to satisfy the requirement. The text in the […]Scouts BSA Program Updates·May 14, 2019