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IN THIS PODCAST 5 Things to Make the Most of Your Opportunity as a Scout Leader, Father Fred, 2nd in the series Instructional Methods for Scouts, Scoutmaster Minute; Cliff Young |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 3 | Scoutmaster Podcast 4 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Merit Badge Quality, Bevis & Butthead, 4th in the series Instructional Methods for Scouts, Scoutmaster Minute; A Scout is Trustworthy. |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 5 | Scoutmaster Podcast 6 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST What is a Scoutmaster?, Moccasin Telegraph, Moving from Adult to Youth Leadership, A Scout is Cheerful |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 7 | Scoutmaster Podcast 8 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Ten Ways Adults Frustrate Youth Leadership, 4th of July Bonfire, 3rd and final installment of Adult to Youth Leadership |
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IN THIS PODCAST Patrol system, Clean camp, Choosing a Troop, “Difficult” Scouts |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 11 | Scoutmaster Podcast 12 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Interview with Lt. Col. Otha Thornton |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 13 | Scoutmaster Podcast 14 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Train,Trust, Let; Interview with author Richard Bennett; Eagle Scout Drama 3 |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 15 | Scoutmaster Podcast 16 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Motivating the PLC, A discussion with Tunisian Scouter Mohamed Fawzi Jemma |
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IN THIS PODCAST Ten Best Scouting Moments, Brick Mason, Patrols |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 19 | Scoutmaster Podcast 20 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Interview with author, historian and Scouter David C. Scott |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 21 | Scoutmaster Podcast 22 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Summer Camp |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 23 | Scoutmaster Podcast 24 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Troop Committee, Moccasin Telegraph, Troop-Based High Adventure 2 |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 25 | Scoutmaster Podcast 26 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Menu Planning, Planning for the Future 1 |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 27 | Scoutmaster Podcast 28 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Troop Meetings, Planning for the Future |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 29 | Scoutmaster Podcast 30 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Troop meetings, Planning for the future 4, Scoutmaster’s minute |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 31 | Scoutmaster Podcast 32 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Troop Camping Trips, Merit Badge Counselor Quiz |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 33 | Scoutmaster Podcast 34 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Troop and Patrol Leadership, Email Answers, Scoutmater’s Minute |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 35 | Scoutmaster Podcast 36 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Troop Leadership and Patrol System 3, George W. Sears |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 37 | Scoutmaster Podcast 38 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Interview with Scoutmaster Larry Geiger |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 39 | Scoutmaster Podcast 40 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Interview with the authors of Working the Patrol Method This podcast lasts 56 minutes (!) – I didn’t want to break up the interview. I think it will be worth your time. |
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LINKS Working the Patrol Method Patrol System Survey Results |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 41 | Scoutmaster Podcast 42 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Contribution Syndrome, Hazing |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 43 | Scoutmaster Podcast 44 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST What does ‘fun’ mean? Email questions. |
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LINKS Scouting for Youth with Disabilities Manual Autism and Boy Scouts |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 45 | Scoutmaster Podcast 46 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST The Scouting Process, The Scout shirt |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 47 | Scoutmaster Podcast 48 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Taking direction from Youth Leadership, Scouts with Challenges |
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LINKS Scouting for Youth with Disabilities Manual PDF file (from the BSA) Autism and Boy Scouts |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 49 | Scoutmaster Podcast 50 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Interview with Kevin Callan, the Happy Camper! |
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| LINKS The Happy Camper website Kevin’s canoe adventure videos on YouTube The Happy Camper on Amazon Kevin Callan’s Books on Amazon |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 51 | Scoutmaster Podcast 52 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Responding to Initiative, Patrols (again) |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 53 | Scoutmaster Podcast 54 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Interview with guide and author Cliff Jacobson |
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LINKS Cliff Jacobson’s website Expedition Canoeing – 20th anniversary edition on Amazon Here’s my review Camping’s Top Secrets 3rd edition on Amazon Here’s my review Woodcraft and Camping by Nessmuk on Amazon Here’s my review New Way of the Wilderness by Calvin Rutstrum on Amazon |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 55 | Scoutmaster Podcast 56 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Inspiration from the 1914 edition of the Scoutmaster Handbook Preparing for a Webelos tidal wave |
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LINKS 1913 proof edition of the Handbook for Scout Masters |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 57 | Scoutmaster Podcast 58 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Interview with Les Stroud of Survivorman about his book Will to Live.Bill McFarland calls in to tell us about his favorite camping trip. |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 59 | Scoutmaster Podcast 60 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Webelos crossover advice, Scoutmaster’s Minute |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 61 | Scoutmaster Podcast 62 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Can a Troop define what ‘active’ means? No-shows and last minute participants for camping trips. |
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LINKS Advancement Committee Guidebook Official definition of an active Scout |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 63 | Scoutmaster Podcast 64 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Merit Badge Work |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 65 | Scoutmaster Podcast 66 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Notes for Eagle Scoutmaster Conferences – preparing the candidate for the his board of review. Listener’s answers to questions from podcast 65. |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 67 | Scoutmaster Podcast 68 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST An interview with Alex Kosseff author of the AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership. We discuss leading teens,expedition behavior and risk management for outdoor leaders. |
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| LINKS AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership on Amazon Read my review Alex Kosseff’s Outdoor Safety Institute AMC Leadership School National Outdoor Leadership School |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 69 | Scoutmaster Podcast 70 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST The podcast experiment thus far and managing our roles as parent and Scout leader: how do we do both without driving our sons crazy? |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 71 | Scoutmaster Podcast 72 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Interview with Mark Ray; author of the Scoutmaster’s Other Handbook and The Eagle Court of Honor Book. |
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LINKS The Scoutmaster’s Other Handbook on Amazon The Eagle Court of Honor Book on Amazon Mark Ray’s Website Eagle Court of Honor Backdater Mark’s Parenting and Scouting in free PDF format |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 73 | Scoutmaster Podcast 74 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST It’s summer camp season – how do we prepare ourselves, our Scouts and their parents so we all get the most out of the experience. |
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LINKS Bill Macfarlane’s blog Channeling Whittlin’ Jim David Distlehorst’s book Primitive Paradise at Amazon |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 75 | Scoutmaster Podcast 76 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Curing homesick Scouts and advice on how Scouts can help an autistic Scout whose parents don’t want anyone to know is autistic. |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 77 | Scoutmaster Podcast 78 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Adults on Scout camping trips part 2, The Paper Chase and Socratic questioning |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 79 | Scoutmaster Podcast 80 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST A rebroadcast of an interview with Rob Faris and Harry Wimbrough two of the authors of “Working the Patrol Method” |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 81 | Scoutmaster Podcast 82 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Getting scouts to listen to youth leaders and should I delegate Scoutmaster conferences? |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 83 | Scoutmaster Podcast 84 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Troop Leadership Summit, How (not) to Kill a Troop, Flight 93 |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 85 | Scoutmaster Podcast 86 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Interview with Peter LeRoux from South Africa author of the Ropes and Poles blog and group Scout leader. |
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LINKS I9th Benoni is Peter’s group Kontiki Rafts website Drakensburg Jamboree Troop Blog South Africa’s contribution to the heritage of Scouting |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 87 | Scoutmaster Podcast 88 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST What new Scoutmasters need to know; a panel discussion with Larry Gieger, Tom Gillard and Walter Underwood. |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 89 | Scoutmaster Podcast 90 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Safety on a Scout led camping trip. |
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LINKS Sweet Sixteen of BSA Safety Safe Scouting at Scouting.org Risk management at Scoutmastercg.com |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 91 | Scoutmaster Podcast 92 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Scoutmaster panel discussion; three new documents from the B.S.A. Phone-in question: “Where does the Scoutmaster’s responsibilities end and the Committee’s responsibilities begin? |
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LINKS Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops Guide to Advancement 2011 Evaluating Positions of Responsibility New Eagle Project Workbook Walter’s post ‘Changes to the Eagle Process’ Troop Committee Challenge online training |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 93 | Scoutmaster Podcast 94 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Social Media and Scouting, merit badge questions |
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LINKS B.S.A. Social Media Guidelines Articles about social media on Scoutmastercg: Introduction Youth protection issues Appropriate behavior and content What works Mark Pensky’s “Digital Natives” article |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 95 | Scoutmaster Podcast 96 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST How do you welcome new Scouts and their families into a Scout Troop |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 97 | Scoutmaster Podcast 98 | ||||
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 99 | Scoutmaster Podcast 100 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Summer Camp Promotion, Connecting the Dots |
IN THIS PODCAST Thanks to all of you listening and participating! Join me in celebrating a milestone. |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 103 | Scoutmaster Podcast 104 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST What’s a Clinker? Scout leaders need Vision, Perspective & Determination |
IN THIS PODCAST Merit Badges, Qualifications for Youth Leaders |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 105 | Scoutmaster Podcast 106 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST From Scout to Scout Parent, What Counts Towards Leadership? |
IN THIS PODCAST A discussion of the Order for the Arrow and a question about working with young troops and young ScoutsLINKS IN THIS PODCAST A Scouter’s Golden Opportunity the poem mentioned in the podcast |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 107 | Scoutmaster Podcast 108 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Developing Youth leaders, Father & Son Time |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 109 | Scoutmaster Podcast 110 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Bob Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive, joins us to talk about the 100th Anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award.LINKS IN THIS PODCAST National Eagle Scout Association |
IN THIS PODCAST Scoutmaster panel discussion with guest Frank MaynardLINKS IN THIS PODCAST Bobwhite Blather Frank’s Blog
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 111 | Scoutmaster Podcast 112 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Interview with Ultimate Hiker Andrew SkurkaLINKS IN THIS PODCAST My review of The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide Andrew Skurka’s Website Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide available at Amazon |
IN THIS PODCAST Roles, Elements, Skills, and Assets for Scouting VolunteersLINKS IN THIS PODCAST My review of The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide My Gear list for Scouts |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 113 | Scoutmaster Podcast 114 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Scoutmaster panel discussion – blue cards and patrol activities. |
IN THIS PODCAST Contribution Syndrome, Brick Mason, EaglesLINKS IN THIS PODCAST My review of The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide My Gear list for Scouts Contribution Syndrome |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 115 | Scoutmaster Podcast 116 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST The Pivot Point, Scouts with special needsLINKS IN THIS PODCAST My review of The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide My Gear list for Scouts |
IN THIS PODCAST Fun and PartialsLINKS IN THIS PODCAST Survey of Meeting and Outing Attendance |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 117 | Scoutmaster Podcast 118 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Tool Use Guidelines, QuestionsLINKS IN THIS PODCAST Guidelines for Tool Use Service Project Planning Guidelines Guide to Safe Scouting |
IN THIS PODCAST Getting ready for summer camp, Starting a new troopLINKS IN THIS PODCAST Working the patrol method Transitioning from adult to youth led Guide to Safe Scouting |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 119 | Scoutmaster Podcast 120 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST Recruiting VolunteersLINKS IN THIS PODCAST Lack of Volunteers? |
IN THIS PODCAST Reflections, Shoutouts, Looking out a WindowLINKS IN THIS PODCAST Shout Out! Reflections Vespers |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 121 | Scoutmaster Podcast 122 | ||||
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IN THIS PODCAST What is a Scoutmaster? The way to the brain is through the hand.LINKS IN THIS PODCAST Shout Out! |
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| Scoutmaster Podcast 123 | Scoutmaster Podcast 124 | ||||
| Scoutmaster Podcast 125 | Scoutmaster Podcast 126 | ||||
| Scoutmaster Podcast 127 | Scoutmaster Podcast 128 | ||||
| Scoutmaster Podcast 128 | Scoutmaster Podcast 130 | ||||
| Scoutmaster Podcast 131 | Scoutmaster Podcast 132 | ||||
| Scoutmaster Podcast 134 | Scoutmaster Podcast 135 | ||||
| Scoutmaster Podcast 137 | Scoutmaster Podcast 138 | ||||
| Scoutmaster Podcast 139 | Scoutmaster Podcast 140 | ||||






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