The Scouting Stuff Podcast

Scouts head to COP26, Scout groups (always) need volunteers...and Scouts BSA introduces a new Merit Badge. News Stories Local Scouts groups see popularity surge but need more adult leaders | NanaimoNewsNOW Scouting alive and well in Saanich; 1st Douglas Scout Hall celebrates 40th anniversary | Victoria News Burnaby teen aims to bring joy to seniors with birthday serenades | CBC News Introducing Ci...

These days, it really is quite imperative - for both growth and ease of contact - that a Scout Group have some kind of online presence. Podcast Topics Ken and Colin — recording live and in public! — discuss the importance of Scout groups having some sort of online presence, and then for two reasons. Even having something like a Facebook Page for a group — or a website with a contact form — enables...

Scouts take part in JOTA-JOTI and learn to code...and Cub Scouts are bringing flowers to hospital staff. News Stories Cub Scouts in Nanaimo raising money to present bouquets to hospital workers | Nanaimo News Bulletin As sex abuse victims consider a settlement, Boy Scouts of America weighs in | Arkansas Times Young people worldwide connect over the Internet and airwaves for JOTA-JOTI event | World...

A Scout earns the Cornwell Award...and Scouts BSA is likely not infringing Girl Scouts’ copyrights. News Stories Judge says he plans to rule for Boy Scouts on Girl Scouts' trademark claims | Reuters Cookham scout group celebrates centenary - Photo 1 of 1 | Maidenhead Advertiser Sheffield scout gets rare Cornwell award for courage and determination | BBC News Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Spotif...

Which camp fuel is best? Turns out, that’s a loaded question. Podcast Topics Ken and Colin — live from the garage, this time! — discuss the various fuels that are available for use in things like camp stoves, lanterns, and heaters, and how they compare to each other as regards things like weight, cold temperature performance, ease of use, and more. It will not surprise the listener that there is a...

Scouts host a “Gin and Ale” fundraiser, Labware’s founder is honoured by Scouts BSA...and “a father for international Scouting” is remembered. News Stories Labware's Kershner to be honored at Boy Scout fund-raiser | Delaware Business Now Tributes to “father for international Scouting in Western Europe” | Delano News Garstang Scouts to hold ‘Gin and Ale’ fundraising night ahead of Malawi expedition...

A new Scouting program has been launched in the UK! Podcast Topics Ken and Scouter Corey ( Hawkeye ) discuss the newly-launched Squirrel Scouts program that The Scout Association in the UK has brought online. It’s a brand-new program — which has been a pilot project for the last two years, and was based off of a Northern Ireland “feeder” program that wasn’t officially a Scouting section but encour...

Georgia Scouts sell Moon Pies,  Scouts in Canada sell sand bags...and the UK launches Squirrel Scouts! News Stories Boy Scouts launch 'Shoot for the Moon' fundraiser | Catoosa Walker News | northwestgeorgianews.com Scouts to help generation of young ‘Squirrels’ branch out after they suffered in lockdown | telegraph.co.uk Kimberley Scouts will be preparing sand bags for sale | Kimberley Daily...

The 42nd World Scout Conference wraps up, Poland will host WJ 2027...and the Northern Lights MedVents are recruiting, again. News Stories Virtual 42nd World Scout Conference unites Movement and looks to the future during historic event | World Scouting Chairperson and Vice-Chairpersons of the 2021-2024 World Scout Committee announced | World Scouting World Scout Conference declares Egypt the host...

Why, exactly, does Scouting use the fleur-de-lis as its symbol? Podcast Topics Why does Scouting use the fleur-de-lis  as its symbol? Wasn't the organization founded in England? Don't laugh; that's a question we've gotten before, and probably will again. At some point, a curious Scout — or their parent — will want to know just why Scouting the world over uses the symbol that it does. Ken and Colin...

Thousands upon thousands attend a Jamboree virtually, a Scout Camp survives a wildfire...and Scouts help out after a tornado. News Stories World Scouting honours the legacy and contributions of Jim Sharp | World Scouting Scouts in Portugal Support a Vaccination Awareness Campaign Targeting Young People | World Scouting Scouts Join Disaster Relief Efforts after a Tornado Hit Czechia | World Scoutin...

A volunteer earns a Bronze Wolf, a Rover Moot is planned in Africa...and a Chicago Scout was prepared during a tornado. News Stories Héctor Carrer awarded with Bronze Wolf as Scouting’s highest honour Scouts from Africa to Gather in Kenya for the 1st Africa Rover Moot in 2023 A youth organization is looking for funding to keep a scout reservation open Chicago-area Scout saves family after tornado...

Neckerchief slides. Rings. Turk’s Heads. Whatever you call them, these handy little fasteners have an interesting history. Podcast Topics Ken and Colin — in their first in-person recording in over a year (the last one having taken place on or about March 12, 2020) — discuss woggles , the ubiquitous neckerchief fasteners used by Scouts the world over, examining the history of the word “woggle” and...

We’ve talked about knives, their importance in Scouting, and their utility as tools...but how do you use one safely? Podcast Topics Building off of Episode 74 - What's In a Knife? , Ken and Colin return again to the topic of one of the most valuable Scouting tools...this time with an eye toward how to use a knife safely. Much of this episode is based off of the knowledge requirements of the Knife...

The Solomon Islands joins Scouting, a bear makes off with Scouts’ honey...and Scouts do love archery, don’t they? News Stories Solomon Islands joins global Scout Movement Scouting collaborates with sustainable musician and Eagle Scout, AY Young Roger C. Mosby becomes the BSA’s 14th Chief Scout Executive Bear suspected in honey heist at Scout Camp Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts suffer huge declines in mem...

Girl Scouts build a food pantry...and Scouts join a book club. News Stories Long-time Scouts Canada employee charged with child sex crimes Latest Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Plan Increases Victims’ Fund, Drops Insurer’s $650M Offer Brighton Girl Scouts build, install food pantry at Imagination Station playground Walker Books launches Scouts Book Club Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Android |...

Girls Scouts have a glut of cookies, Scouts in the UK need volunteers...and Greek Scouts help spot trash on beaches. News Stories Thinner Mints: Girl Scouts have millions of unsold cookies BSA membership fee to change beginning Aug. 1, 2021 Cub Scouts Hosting Three Days of Fun for Area Kids Help the North Ayrshire and Arran Scouts Scouts launch campaign to recruit volunteers in the north-east of S...

Catching up with some emails (and voicemail) from listeners! Podcast Topics Ken and Colin , not having a specific topic to cover this week, take some time to respond to some messages that listeners of the podcast have sent in. First up, we hear from J.P. Toruksni and the 36th Ottawa Cubs , whose outdoor winter challenge came to a close a few months ago. J.P. sent us a voicemail, which you’ll hear...

A Scout volunteer gets a kingly reward...and has it been two years already since girls could join Scouts BSA? News Stories Scout volunteer getting Sovereign Medal for her sash Boy Scouts of America under investigation in Michigan following sex abuse allegations Scouts BSA Girls Troop 496 celebrates second anniversary Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | An...

Scouting membership declines in the UK...and Scouts in the US keep on Scouting for Food. News Stories Scouts suffer worst membership slump since second world war | Scouts and scouting Scouts donate 1,000 items to food bank Boy Scouts abuse claimants seek details of local council, insurer payments | Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor | YouTube Send...

Free Girl Scout cookies (with your COVID shot), Nepal Scouts see growth...and Scouts around the world respond to those in need. News Stories Health department teams with Girl Scouts for free cookies at vaccination sites Nutley Scouts Break Record: Over 44,000 Foods Collected for the First Time Trash the Trash Day Program Taken Part by West Paterson Scouts Nepal Scouts sets a milestone; 753 local S...

Scouts Canada’s annual popcorn fundraiser is looking a bit different this year...which is a very good thing! Podcast Topics For the second time in a row, Scouter Mike rejoins the podcast to discuss Scouts Canada’s new popcorn fundraising campaign with Scouter Ken . We’ve talked about popcorn before on the podcast, and Mike has often been the voice thereof...but in 2021, the fundraiser is markedly...

Girl Scouts deploy drones, Tunisian Scouts entertain kids...and Scouts in Montenegro want you to get the shot. News Stories Girl Scouts to bring STEM Mobile to rural troops Stolen motors, boat leave Saanich youth sea scouts program inoperable Girl Scouts using drones to deliver cookies in U.S . Bismarck woman suspected of burglarizing Grand Forks Girl Scouts building The Tunisian Scouts Organizati...

Eight weeks of challenges for all levels of Scouting! Podcast Topics Scouter Mike from Battlefields Council rejoins the podcast to talk about the Great 8 Challenge , an eight-week series of challenges for members of Scouts Canada hosted by Les Stroud (also known as Survivorman ; you may have watched his long-running Discovery Channel show ). If your Group is participating, make sure to post their...

Prince Philip passes, Red Deer Scouts help a fallen Scouter...and Scouts Canada has a new challenge for you! News Stories HRH Prince Philip, lifelong champion of young people around the world, passes at age 99 How the Golden Ray's Final Voyage Went Wrong in a Hurry Red Deer Scouts, Venturers and leaders honoured for back country rescue Early Years Programme Proposal Westerham Scout Compound was br...