Scoutmaster MomentThe bonds of friendship can take the friends in surprising directions at times. Last week we celebrated the 244th anniversary of our Independence, which came about with support from a national friendship with France. This week France celebrates Bastille Day, their version of Independence Day, on the 14th. The Marquis de Lafayette (who some might [...]
Scoutmaster Moment Fireworks, summer fun, hot weather, and cool treats often mark this holiday weekend. On another hot weekend 244 years ago some folks signed their names to a document that changed the world. They identified a list of concerns and declared that they would no longer remain a part of a group that caused harm [...]
Scoutmaster MomentLeadership is a key aspect of the BSA Scouting program. Like many other skills such as sports, academics, and languages some people appear to have a natural leadership ability. For the rest of us we learn it the hard way: through practice and failures and more practice. In truth, even people who appear to have [...]
Scoutmaster MomentToday we celebrate Father’s Day, the day for all the dads in our lives. Let your dad know al the ways he is important to you. My dad taught me to ride a bike, to use tools, encouraged me to be persistent, attempted to help me with math while instilling a love of science, history, [...]
Scoutmaster MomentOn June 14th of every year we celebrate a resolution made by the Second Continental Congress "Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” The new constellation is our country, the great American [...]
Scoutmaster MomentOver the past week the news headlines that once were focused on COVID numbers have turned to stories of people turning out in their communities to protest injustice they have seen. Democracy is sometimes complicated and messy, sometimes change doesn’t come easily. It is important to be well informed, to vary the sources where you [...]
Scoutmaster MomentThe last couple of months have been challenging to each of us in many ways, both great and small. The troop as a group has demonstrated great resilience in the pivot from in-person to on-line meetings, while showing continued caring for each other and enthusiasm for Scouting. This truly came together in this week’s meeting [...]
Scoutmaster MomentThis weekend makes the traditional start of the summer season with parties, pools, and BBQs - at least in most years. But BBQs and parties is not what Memorial Day is truly about. Decoration Day started after the Civil War and became Memorial Day to recognize all those in the Armed Forces who have made [...]
Scoutmaster MomentThis past week has had some sunshine and warmer weather. Spring finally feels to have arrived. It is a good time get outside. Camp out in your back yard (with parent permission), use some spare wood to practice lashings and knots. Do nature observations from your yard, what do you see and hear? Look through [...]
Scoutmaster MomentYesterday was Mother’s Day I hope everyone was good to their mother! This note is a bit late so I could spend my day with the family. We tried making Spanish Tortilla for the first time, it has been a favorite of mine but we hadn’t made it until then. Busy life always seemed to [...]
