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Old News -- October 2007
Articles
from the Front Page
Nothing
is ever thrown away at WorthingtonScouts.org.
These are
articles from the front page of the website. They're kept
around
for future reference. In some cases the articles link
material
from other websites. Be aware that these links may/may not
work.
Your milage will vary.
Last seen on 10/30/2007
Last seen on 10/26/2007
Resident Camp Alumnus Spaz demonstrating
the proper technique for saying "BOO!"
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Wanted:
Scary Scouts
Simon
Kenton Council is looking for boy scouts who are good at saying "BOOGA BOOGA"
and going bump in the night. They're needed to help with the Camp Lazarus Halloween Friday
and Saturday nights, Oct. 26, 27.
Friday/Saturday
Night, October
26, 27:
Boy scouts are needed to help
with the activity areas along the haunted
trail. Younger boy scouts should be accompanied by an adult. Adult
leaders are also needed to help direct traffic in the parking
areas.
Meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Welcome Center on
either Friday or Saturday Oct. 26, 27 for
orientation. The event runs from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
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What
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Scouting about?
Last seen on Oct. 25,
2007
Paper Chase Advancement
'Nuff
said! |
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We
come in
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We
come in
peace |
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We've
been trolling Ebay, Travelocity, and ETrade for years. Now
this
fall, scout packs, troops, and crews can log their advancement reports
online. Detailed information is available on the Council
website, but the high points of the process include
- Appointing
one of your unit leaders
Unit Advancement Processor (artist's conception at right
and BTW,
someone at the BSA came up with this term)
- Reading
the instructions -- not traditional, but highly recommended . . . admit
it, you weren't planning to read the documentation.
- Complaining
about the design . . . okay, THIS WAS
something
you were planning to do. Everybody's a web designer.
Previous
advancement procedures involved submitting paper reports to Simon
Kenton Council. By asking packs and troops to submit
advancements
online, the BSA hopes to avoid recording your Webelos' Arrow of Light
under your Tiger Cub's name. If that happens now, it's all
your
fault. Click here to learn more. |
You can be a
Unit
Advancement Processor
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Last seen on Oct. 24, 2007
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Webelos Open House
Come visit Troop 123
at
our Webelos Open House on
Monday,
October 22nd, at
St. Michael's Church in
Worthington
from
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
See
what we are about and how
your Scout will
fit in. Learn about us and our
programs and the
fun activities we do, the places we visit,
and the
skills your Scout will learn.
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Last seen on Oct. 22, 2007
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World
Scout Jamboree on the Internet
The
World Scout Jamboree On The Internet (JOTI) is an international Scout
Meeting on the Internet which takes places every year on the third
weekend of october. This is an official event of the World Organization
of the Scout Movement.
During
that weekend, thousands of Scouts from all over the world meet and
communicate with each other over the Internet, using any technologies
locally available, from web browsers to e-mail, chat programs,
microphones, scanners and digital cameras.
To learn more about this event, check out the Jamboree
on the Internet Website.
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We come in Peace!
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Forbes Magazine interviews
Chief Scout Executive
Robert Mazzuca |
Teaching
Leadership
Scout's
Honor
Matthew
Kirdahy, 09.04.07,
6:00 PM ET
All
too often
it's those without integrity who make the headline
news. When corporate scandals break, no one really ever hears much
about the "boy scouts" of business, or those who play by the rules.
Maybe it's time
more people did. And from what better source then the new top Scout,
Robert Mazzuca?
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. . . .
more
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Last seen on Oct.
16, 2007
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Pinewood
Derby Patch Contest
For
the last twelve years, the Roundtable Staff
has sponsored a Pinewood Derby patch design contest.
Cubscouts in
Buckeye District are invited to submit a design for the 2008 Derby
patch.
- Entries are due October 16.
- The winning patch may be ordered
in November.
- Rules are
on the entry form (linked at right).
For
more information,
contact
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Entry
Form (PDF)
(MS
Word Version)
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See
your patch in the District Gallery |
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Last seen on Oct. 16, 2007
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Cub Pack 432 is on the Web!
Pack
432 just put up a new website at http://www.cubpack432.org/.
The site appears to be hosted by dreamhost.com,
uses Google Calendar, and has some really cool animated graphics.
This is a great example of a simple, but very effective pack
website. Take a moment and have a look.
Random thoughts about setting up scout websites can be found on this
site at About
this site. If
your unit sets up a new website, send the link to Al Magnuson.
Your website will be listed on the Worthington Units
page and the information will also be forwarded to the Buckeye District
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Last seen on Oct 10,
2007
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BSA Product Recall
BSA Product Recall
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On October 3 the Plastic
"Progress Towards Ranks"
piece of the "Immediate Recognition Kit" (Item No.01804) was recalled
by the manufacturer.
The item may contain
lead levels in excess of U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission
standards in the paint on the totem badge. This is a voluntary recall
and pending formalization of the recall details, all consumers are
urged to
remove ALL Cub Scout Recognition Totem Badge from the child's
possession
and kept in a safe place where only adults have access. Detailed
instructions
for returning the product for replacement will be provided by the
manufacturer and posted as soon as they are available. The manufacturer
has received no reports of any injuries resulting from the
use of the
kits, but are urging this action as a precautionary measure.
The Simon Kenton Scout Shop will replace the plastic patch as
soon as new
ones are available but do not expect them for 4-6 weeks. If you have
questions or want to find out if replacements are available, call them
at 614-436-1593.
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