From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 3 05:11:17 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 05:11:17 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Strengthening youth protection standards Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Strengthening youth protection standards' The recent release of the Boy Scouts of America's ineligible volunteer files has made big headlines and big headaches for the mothership. Some of it is bound to trickle down to us as volunteer Scouters, especially as local papers and other news media get hold of the files and find that some of the names listed were from your local community. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1864?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 10 05:01:19 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:01:19 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] 10 signs you enjoy being a Scouter Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, '10 signs you enjoy being a Scouter' As another year winds down and we look forward to another (assuming the Mayan calendar or a zombie attack doesn't do us all in), we often take a moment to reflect on how things are going. Much of our thinking goes into evaluating what we've done and how we can do better going forward. After reading a post in Recognize This!, a blog written by employee recognition and reward consultant Derek Irvine, I got to thinking about my own experiences in Scouting and why I keep doing it. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1842?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 17 05:01:47 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:01:47 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Don't do it halfway! Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Don't do it halfway!' Committing to become a den leader (or other adult leader in Scouting) means not doing it halfway, otherwise the boys don't benefit as much, and the adults don't have as much fun either. Sure, accepting a leadership role is a big step, but it's not usually something you can do just a little bit. It's normally [...] You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1923?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 24 05:02:35 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:02:35 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] The changing journey Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'The changing journey' By now, hopefully you've had a chance to complete your troop's annual Journey to Excellence scorecard and turn it in to your district professional. Generally, these are due by December 31st, in order to qualify for the award and help your district and council qualify for theirs. (The district and council JTE awards depend in part on units turning in their scorecards.) When Journey to Excellence was developed by a team of experienced Scouters and national council staff, it was intended to be a flexible system, in order to reflect current BSA initiatives and to be a better predictor of the quality of a unit's performance and program. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1935?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 31 05:10:45 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:10:45 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Youth Leadership: A Council President's Reflections Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Youth Leadership: A Council President's Reflections' A few weeks ago, our council president addressed the fall meeting of our council leadership. He gave us the usual statistics on membership and how each of us can help with recruiting. He outlined the council property plan, news from field service and outdoor program updates. But then, he closed with a personal observation. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1858?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 3 05:11:17 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 05:11:17 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Strengthening youth protection standards Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Strengthening youth protection standards' The recent release of the Boy Scouts of America's ineligible volunteer files has made big headlines and big headaches for the mothership. Some of it is bound to trickle down to us as volunteer Scouters, especially as local papers and other news media get hold of the files and find that some of the names listed were from your local community. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1864?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 10 05:01:19 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:01:19 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] 10 signs you enjoy being a Scouter Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, '10 signs you enjoy being a Scouter' As another year winds down and we look forward to another (assuming the Mayan calendar or a zombie attack doesn't do us all in), we often take a moment to reflect on how things are going. Much of our thinking goes into evaluating what we've done and how we can do better going forward. After reading a post in Recognize This!, a blog written by employee recognition and reward consultant Derek Irvine, I got to thinking about my own experiences in Scouting and why I keep doing it. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1842?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 17 05:01:47 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:01:47 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Don't do it halfway! Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Don't do it halfway!' Committing to become a den leader (or other adult leader in Scouting) means not doing it halfway, otherwise the boys don't benefit as much, and the adults don't have as much fun either. Sure, accepting a leadership role is a big step, but it's not usually something you can do just a little bit. It's normally [...] You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1923?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 24 05:02:35 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:02:35 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] The changing journey Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'The changing journey' By now, hopefully you've had a chance to complete your troop's annual Journey to Excellence scorecard and turn it in to your district professional. Generally, these are due by December 31st, in order to qualify for the award and help your district and council qualify for theirs. (The district and council JTE awards depend in part on units turning in their scorecards.) When Journey to Excellence was developed by a team of experienced Scouters and national council staff, it was intended to be a flexible system, in order to reflect current BSA initiatives and to be a better predictor of the quality of a unit's performance and program. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1935?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 31 05:10:45 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:10:45 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Youth Leadership: A Council President's Reflections Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Youth Leadership: A Council President's Reflections' A few weeks ago, our council president addressed the fall meeting of our council leadership. He gave us the usual statistics on membership and how each of us can help with recruiting. He outlined the council property plan, news from field service and outdoor program updates. But then, he closed with a personal observation. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1858?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 3 05:11:17 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 05:11:17 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Strengthening youth protection standards Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Strengthening youth protection standards' The recent release of the Boy Scouts of America's ineligible volunteer files has made big headlines and big headaches for the mothership. Some of it is bound to trickle down to us as volunteer Scouters, especially as local papers and other news media get hold of the files and find that some of the names listed were from your local community. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1864?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 10 05:01:19 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:01:19 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] 10 signs you enjoy being a Scouter Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, '10 signs you enjoy being a Scouter' As another year winds down and we look forward to another (assuming the Mayan calendar or a zombie attack doesn't do us all in), we often take a moment to reflect on how things are going. Much of our thinking goes into evaluating what we've done and how we can do better going forward. After reading a post in Recognize This!, a blog written by employee recognition and reward consultant Derek Irvine, I got to thinking about my own experiences in Scouting and why I keep doing it. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1842?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 17 05:01:47 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:01:47 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Don't do it halfway! Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Don't do it halfway!' Committing to become a den leader (or other adult leader in Scouting) means not doing it halfway, otherwise the boys don't benefit as much, and the adults don't have as much fun either. Sure, accepting a leadership role is a big step, but it's not usually something you can do just a little bit. It's normally [...] You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1923?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 24 05:02:35 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:02:35 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] The changing journey Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'The changing journey' By now, hopefully you've had a chance to complete your troop's annual Journey to Excellence scorecard and turn it in to your district professional. Generally, these are due by December 31st, in order to qualify for the award and help your district and council qualify for theirs. (The district and council JTE awards depend in part on units turning in their scorecards.) When Journey to Excellence was developed by a team of experienced Scouters and national council staff, it was intended to be a flexible system, in order to reflect current BSA initiatives and to be a better predictor of the quality of a unit's performance and program. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1935?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 31 05:10:45 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:10:45 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Youth Leadership: A Council President's Reflections Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Youth Leadership: A Council President's Reflections' A few weeks ago, our council president addressed the fall meeting of our council leadership. He gave us the usual statistics on membership and how each of us can help with recruiting. He outlined the council property plan, news from field service and outdoor program updates. But then, he closed with a personal observation. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1858?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 3 05:11:17 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 05:11:17 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Strengthening youth protection standards Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Strengthening youth protection standards' The recent release of the Boy Scouts of America's ineligible volunteer files has made big headlines and big headaches for the mothership. Some of it is bound to trickle down to us as volunteer Scouters, especially as local papers and other news media get hold of the files and find that some of the names listed were from your local community. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1864?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 10 05:01:19 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:01:19 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] 10 signs you enjoy being a Scouter Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, '10 signs you enjoy being a Scouter' As another year winds down and we look forward to another (assuming the Mayan calendar or a zombie attack doesn't do us all in), we often take a moment to reflect on how things are going. Much of our thinking goes into evaluating what we've done and how we can do better going forward. After reading a post in Recognize This!, a blog written by employee recognition and reward consultant Derek Irvine, I got to thinking about my own experiences in Scouting and why I keep doing it. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1842?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 17 05:01:47 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:01:47 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Don't do it halfway! Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Don't do it halfway!' Committing to become a den leader (or other adult leader in Scouting) means not doing it halfway, otherwise the boys don't benefit as much, and the adults don't have as much fun either. Sure, accepting a leadership role is a big step, but it's not usually something you can do just a little bit. It's normally [...] You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1923?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 24 05:02:35 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:02:35 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] The changing journey Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'The changing journey' By now, hopefully you've had a chance to complete your troop's annual Journey to Excellence scorecard and turn it in to your district professional. Generally, these are due by December 31st, in order to qualify for the award and help your district and council qualify for theirs. (The district and council JTE awards depend in part on units turning in their scorecards.) When Journey to Excellence was developed by a team of experienced Scouters and national council staff, it was intended to be a flexible system, in order to reflect current BSA initiatives and to be a better predictor of the quality of a unit's performance and program. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1935?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 31 05:10:45 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:10:45 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Youth Leadership: A Council President's Reflections Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Youth Leadership: A Council President's Reflections' A few weeks ago, our council president addressed the fall meeting of our council leadership. He gave us the usual statistics on membership and how each of us can help with recruiting. He outlined the council property plan, news from field service and outdoor program updates. But then, he closed with a personal observation. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1858?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 3 05:11:17 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 05:11:17 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Strengthening youth protection standards Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Strengthening youth protection standards' The recent release of the Boy Scouts of America's ineligible volunteer files has made big headlines and big headaches for the mothership. Some of it is bound to trickle down to us as volunteer Scouters, especially as local papers and other news media get hold of the files and find that some of the names listed were from your local community. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1864?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 10 05:01:19 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:01:19 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] 10 signs you enjoy being a Scouter Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, '10 signs you enjoy being a Scouter' As another year winds down and we look forward to another (assuming the Mayan calendar or a zombie attack doesn't do us all in), we often take a moment to reflect on how things are going. Much of our thinking goes into evaluating what we've done and how we can do better going forward. After reading a post in Recognize This!, a blog written by employee recognition and reward consultant Derek Irvine, I got to thinking about my own experiences in Scouting and why I keep doing it. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1842?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 17 05:01:47 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:01:47 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Don't do it halfway! Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Don't do it halfway!' Committing to become a den leader (or other adult leader in Scouting) means not doing it halfway, otherwise the boys don't benefit as much, and the adults don't have as much fun either. Sure, accepting a leadership role is a big step, but it's not usually something you can do just a little bit. It's normally [...] You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1923?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 24 05:02:35 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:02:35 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] The changing journey Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'The changing journey' By now, hopefully you've had a chance to complete your troop's annual Journey to Excellence scorecard and turn it in to your district professional. Generally, these are due by December 31st, in order to qualify for the award and help your district and council qualify for theirs. (The district and council JTE awards depend in part on units turning in their scorecards.) When Journey to Excellence was developed by a team of experienced Scouters and national council staff, it was intended to be a flexible system, in order to reflect current BSA initiatives and to be a better predictor of the quality of a unit's performance and program. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1935?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 31 05:10:45 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:10:45 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Youth Leadership: A Council President's Reflections Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Youth Leadership: A Council President's Reflections' A few weeks ago, our council president addressed the fall meeting of our council leadership. He gave us the usual statistics on membership and how each of us can help with recruiting. He outlined the council property plan, news from field service and outdoor program updates. But then, he closed with a personal observation. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1858?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 3 05:11:17 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 05:11:17 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Strengthening youth protection standards Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Strengthening youth protection standards' The recent release of the Boy Scouts of America's ineligible volunteer files has made big headlines and big headaches for the mothership. Some of it is bound to trickle down to us as volunteer Scouters, especially as local papers and other news media get hold of the files and find that some of the names listed were from your local community. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1864?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 10 05:01:19 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:01:19 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] 10 signs you enjoy being a Scouter Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, '10 signs you enjoy being a Scouter' As another year winds down and we look forward to another (assuming the Mayan calendar or a zombie attack doesn't do us all in), we often take a moment to reflect on how things are going. Much of our thinking goes into evaluating what we've done and how we can do better going forward. After reading a post in Recognize This!, a blog written by employee recognition and reward consultant Derek Irvine, I got to thinking about my own experiences in Scouting and why I keep doing it. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1842?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 17 05:01:47 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:01:47 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Don't do it halfway! Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Don't do it halfway!' Committing to become a den leader (or other adult leader in Scouting) means not doing it halfway, otherwise the boys don't benefit as much, and the adults don't have as much fun either. Sure, accepting a leadership role is a big step, but it's not usually something you can do just a little bit. It's normally [...] You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1923?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 24 05:02:35 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:02:35 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] The changing journey Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'The changing journey' By now, hopefully you've had a chance to complete your troop's annual Journey to Excellence scorecard and turn it in to your district professional. Generally, these are due by December 31st, in order to qualify for the award and help your district and council qualify for theirs. (The district and council JTE awards depend in part on units turning in their scorecards.) When Journey to Excellence was developed by a team of experienced Scouters and national council staff, it was intended to be a flexible system, in order to reflect current BSA initiatives and to be a better predictor of the quality of a unit's performance and program. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1935?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com From bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com Mon Dec 31 05:10:45 2012 From: bobwhiteblather at lists.bobwhiteblather.com (Bobwhite Blather Scouting Blog) Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:10:45 -0800 Subject: [Bobwhite Blather] Youth Leadership: A Council President's Reflections Message-ID: Bobwhite Blather has posted a new item, 'Youth Leadership: A Council President's Reflections' A few weeks ago, our council president addressed the fall meeting of our council leadership. He gave us the usual statistics on membership and how each of us can help with recruiting. He outlined the council property plan, news from field service and outdoor program updates. But then, he closed with a personal observation. You may view the latest post at http://www.fmaynard.com/scouting/archives/1858?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=postnotify You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Frank Maynard email: scouter at fmaynard.com