A Scoutmaster's Blog
| Blog URL: | http://www.melrosetroop68.org/blog/ |
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This is a online journal of a Boy Scout troop scoutmaster's point of view and thoughts on over 25 years as a Boy Scout Leader in central Minnesota. |
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| Located: | Melrose, Minnesota |
| Tags: | Boy Scout, Scouting, camping, camfire, Cub Scout, blog, scoutmaster, Philmont |
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Blog Posts
MSPP #114: A Yearly Review 1985 on Feb 2, 2012 in Activity, camping, Nostalgia, podcast, 1985, mspp, slideshowIt has been over 25 years since 1985 came to an end. It was a busy year for the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68. They went to winter camp at Parker Scout Reservation, attended the council’s Ripley Rendezvous at Camp Ripley, held a spring pancake...
Patch Be-Gone on Feb 2, 2012 in uniform, patches, scoutmasterI finally did it! On Wednesday, after thirty years of holding the position, and after one month of retiring from that position, I pulled the Scoutmaster patch off the left sleeve of my Boy Scout uniform. I have been wearing that patch since September...
No Dirt For Me Please! on Feb 1, 2012 in camping, Nostalgia, story, cooking, historyCooking on a Boy Scout camping trip can be an interesting experience, especially with young inexperienced campers. I have seen many burned pancakes, half raw hamburgers, and overturned pots during my days as a scoutmaster. When I am eating something...
Merit Badge Counselor Limits on Jan 22, 2012 in Advancement, youth protection, counselor, merit badgeThe merit badge program of the Boy Scouts of America is a wonderful way to introduce boys to new hobbies, sports, crafts, and even possible careers. The awards require a Boy Scout to meet new people in the community who are the merit badge counselors...
MSPP #113: Camp Stearns Outing on Jan 19, 2012 in camping, podcast, camp, Camp Stearns, outing, video, winterIt has become a tradition of Boy Scout Troop 68. Usually, in February or March, the Scouts pack their gear and head to Camp Stearns for a winter outing. The camp is located in central Minnesota, about an hour from town. It is owned by the Northern St...
Ready, Set, Prepare to Race! on Jan 6, 2012 in Activity, Cub Scout, Pinewood DerbyNascar may be one of the most popular sports in the country but it may not be on a Cub Scout’s radar during the next couple of months as Packs across the nation prepare for one of the biggest annual Cub Scout events: The Pinewood Derby! Hundred...
