Flashing Cup

December 27, 2009 9:24 pm

BSA Supply Group has this new flashing Cub Scout logo cup ($3.99 each). It could be a fun prize at a Blue and Gold Banquet.

Link


BSA Roses Parade Float

December 19, 2009 9:05 pm

BSA will have a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2010.  As you can see from this photo, the float will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Scouting.

You can read more here and see more photos here.


Webelos T-Shirt Cap Combo

December 16, 2009 9:41 pm

Here is a new Webelos t-shirt and cap combo ($12.99) from BSA Supply Group.

It is available in medium through XXL sizes.

Link


Scouting Mag on Facebook

December 13, 2009 9:30 pm

Scouting Magazine now has its own Facebook page. Check it out here or read more about it here.


January 2010 Theme Emblem

December 12, 2009 8:46 am

The January 2010 (Power Up!) monthly theme emblem can now be ordered from BSA Supply Group. Each patch is $1.29.

Link


2010 Blue & Gold Patch

December 10, 2009 5:31 am

BSA Supply Group has available this new 2010 Blue & Gold Banquet participation patch ($1.19). This emblem could be a fun way to encourage attendance at your pack’s 2010 Banquet.

Link


New Belt Loops at Scoutstuff.org

December 9, 2009 8:18 pm

Belt Loop Guide In Jan 2010

December 8, 2009 10:01 am

The official BSA announcement below about the new (2009) Cub Scout belt loops has apparently been released to local councils for distribution.  It indicates that the new Guide should be available around late January 2010.

Also noteworthy is that the belt loop focusing on disabilities will apparently be called “Disabilities Awareness” rather than “Abilities Awareness.”

Here is the full announcement:

Thirteen New Topics for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program

The Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce the introduction of 13 new belt loops and pins as part of the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. It has been more than 10 years since new topics have been added to the program, which is supported by the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide, No. 34299. Look for the new blue cover on this new edition, available for sale the end of January 2010 in stores and online at www.scoutstuff.org.

Academics
Disabilities Awareness
Family Travel
Good Manners
Nutrition
Pet Care
Photography
Reading and Writing
Video Games

Sports
Hiking
Hockey
Horseback Riding
Kickball
Skateboarding

Belt loops and pins are a great way to help Cub Scouts fulfill the aims of Scouting-building character, developing citizenship, and encouraging mental and physical fitness. Through a variety of subjects, a boy can stretch his mind and abilities by exploring the wonders of science, learning about the world around him, and expanding his skills in new areas.

The belt loops may be worn with the Cub Scout uniform on the Cub Scout belt. Webelos Scouts who have chosen to wear the khaki uniform may still wear the blue Cub Scout belt so as to display the belt loops they have earned. (The pins are not worn on the uniform.)

The Cub Scout Academics and Sports program gives leaders and youths a supplemental enrichment opportunity to earn recognition for learning and skills development. Leaders often use this program to enhance den, pack, or family participation and provide more immediate recognition opportunities. For more details, go to:
www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Awards/Boys/sanda.aspx. [Bold added]

Link [Via Judy Y./Cub Scout Talk]


Buckeye January 2010 Packet (Power Up!)

December 3, 2009 10:01 pm

The Simon Kenton Council Buckeye District roundtable packet for January 2010 is now available.

The nice people of the Buckeye District put together a great roundtable packet each month. This one has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies, and more for the January “Power Up!” theme.

Link (pdf)


December 2009 Cubcast (Power Up!/100th Anniversary)

December 2, 2009 5:32 am

The December 2009 Cubcast from BSA National is now available.

Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the January “Power Up! theme.

Part 2 has information about the 100th anniversary of Scouting celebration.

Part 1 mp3 file

Part 2 mp3 file

[Photo: FreeDigitalPhotos.net]


Top November 2009 Posts

December 2, 2009 5:12 am

Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for October 2009 (other than those solely about monthly theme items):

And for those who think numbers are cool, November 2009 was the most viewed month yet for KISMIF.org with a total of 60,285 page views.