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Scouting Five - Week of January 18, 2021

2021-01-2107:35

Bear Grylls continues as Chief Ambassador of World Scouting...and Scouts in the UK can earn a D&D badge. News Stories Bear Grylls signs on as Chief Ambassador of World Scouting until 2022 Scouts can soon earn a Dungeons & Dragons activity badge Scouts group in Summerside facing volunteer shortage New construction training program starts to build bunkhouses for Scouts Row over church plans to sell off scout hut for housing Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor | YouTube Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle

Concerning Badges

2021-01-1559:07

Why, yes, we do need them. Podcast Topics Ken and Colin kick off 2021 by discussing...well, after an extended amount of banter about holidays and a few other topics, the discussion eventually settles onto the history of badges. Call them what you want: crests, merit badges, personal achievement badges, outdoor adventure badges...they’re a nigh-universal element of Scouting programs that can trace their history back to the movement’s founding. Even in Scouting for Boys, Baden-Powell discusses badges at various points...in particular, the Scout Badge, a two-part crest that combines a scroll (which reads “Be Prepared”) and an arrowowhead/fleur de-lis. This badge signified progression in the Scouting program; a newly-invested Second Class Scout would receive the scroll, and then later the arrowhead upon being prompted to First Class. And badges are used, in part, as a means of signifying a Scout’s progression even to this day. But, of course, that’s not all they’re used for either, is it? Shout-Outs First off, a shout-out is due to J.P. Torunski and the 36th Ottawa Cub Scouts. They have challenged Cub Scouts across Canada to get out and move over the winter months ahead. By the end of March, Cubs should try and do one of the following: Hike 50 km Ski (cross country)100 km Skate 75 km Bike 200 km Personally, we say: why limit this challenge to just Canada? If you’re anywhere in the world and you have a Cub Scout pack, feel free to challenge them to achieve one of these adventures; they’ve got three months to make it happen! And, as always, a big thank you to the folks at Scouting Radio for rebroadcasting Scouting Stuff episodes to their worldwide Scouting audience. If you're listening to us on Scouting Radio right now, let us know; reach out and get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor | YouTube Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

Scouting Five - Week of January 11, 2021

2021-01-1411:34

Filipino Scouts might become an NGO, fire at a Scouts Canada camp...and a long-serving Scouting volunteer earns an MBE. News Stories Alford Scout presented with honour for overcoming adversity and supporting charity Solon pushes bill to strengthen Boy Scouts as autonomous NGO 1st Airdrie Scouts help the community through annual Christmas tree recycling Fire destroys buildings at Scouts Canada’s Camp Nedooae, RCMP investigating Boy Scouts of America accuse Girl Scouts of starting 'war' New Year Honours 2021: Reading scoutmaster appointed MBE Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor | YouTube Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle