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Spring Into Action!

Cub Cast - Sun, 02/28/2010 - 20:00

Spring Into Action is not just activity for activity’s sake. Join us as we speak to Steve Bartholomew, the Cubmaster for Pack 713 in Farmers Branch, Texas. Steve shares with us some creative and fun ways to get involved in the community and ready for summer—so spring into action yourself by clicking the ‘download’ icon!

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Cub Scout 2010

Cub Cast - Sun, 02/28/2010 - 19:00

Why change a great thing? To make it better, of course! We spoke to Bob Scott, innovation specialist for the Innovation and Strategy Group at the national office in Irving, Texas. Bob explains to us how a currently great Cub Scouting program is now better than ever!

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Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Course

Scouting Safety - Fri, 02/05/2010 - 07:33

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Take Flight!

Cub Cast - Sun, 01/31/2010 - 20:00

In part 1 of the February Cubcast, we get some super ideas for the March theme of Take Flight! Bob Freemon joined us last June with some great ideas for fall program planning, and he’s back to take us up, up, and away with fun and exciting activities for your Cub Scouts. The sky’s the limit!

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Cub Scout Retention

Cub Cast - Sun, 01/31/2010 - 19:00

You may know how to recruit new Cub Scouts, but how to retain them, you ask? Well, we spoke to Lee Shaw, multicultural marketing specialist for the Council Solutions Group at the national office in Irving, Texas. Lee explained what it takes to make sure your Cub Scouts stay in the program.

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Happy Birthday, BSA!

Cub Cast - Thu, 12/31/2009 - 20:00

Get ready for the February theme of Happy Birthday, BSA! In part 1 of the January Cubcast, we get lots of fun ideas for celebrating the big 100th birthday of the BSA from Darlene Sprague, who joined us last spring with some great ideas for Cub Scout recruiting.

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Graduation/Crossover Ceremony

Cub Cast - Thu, 12/31/2009 - 19:00

What’s the difference between a graduation and a crossover ceremony? Well, we spoke to Dan Wolboldt who’s been doing Cub Scout training for more than 30 years! Dan shares with us some memorable and dignified ways to move our Cub Scouts forward through the ranks.

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2010 Annual Meeting

National News - Fri, 12/18/2009 - 09:31

2010 Annual Meeting - May 26-28, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. Register online now.

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Cub Scouts 2010 - Changing the delivery of the Cub Scout program.

National News - Fri, 12/04/2009 - 10:09

Cub Scouts 2010 is a piloted and successful method of delivering the existing Cub Scout program that is handbook-based and focuses on den activities leading to youth advancement and higher retention.

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100th Anniversary Kick-off

National News - Fri, 12/04/2009 - 10:09

Join the Nationwide 100th Anniversary Audiocast Kick-Off Rally on December 10. RSVP today for a chance to win once-in-a-lifetime prizes.

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Boy Scouts Shout Us Your Opinion

National News - Fri, 12/04/2009 - 10:06

The Boy Scouts of America is considering introducing a Boy Scout shirt made by Under Armour. Boy Scouts could wear the shirt while doing activities such as service projects, hiking, camping, and other troop activities.

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Power Up

Cub Cast - Mon, 11/30/2009 - 20:00

Knowledge is power so get ready for the January theme of Power Up! In part 1 of the December Cubcast, we spoke with John Carlton, Cubmaster for Pack 66 in Austin, Texas who tells us Power Up is more than just science and energy; it’s teaching your Cubs how to use their physical and spiritual energy, too!

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100th Anniversary

Cub Cast - Mon, 11/30/2009 - 19:00

The Boy Scouts of America turns 100 years old on February 8, 2010. What can your Cubs do to celebrate this historic occasion, you ask? Well, we spoke to Bob Mersereau, the National Council’s 100th Anniversary Project Director with the Marketing Media Services and Public Relations Department. Bob shares with us all the fun and exciting things to do to participate in this event.

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2010 Philmont Training Center Courses

National News - Wed, 11/25/2009 - 08:22

Registration for the 2010 Philmont Training Center Courses will open January 4, 2010.

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Works of Art

Cub Cast - Tue, 11/24/2009 - 09:03

Michelle Gee, a longtime Cub Scout volunteer, returns to Cubcast to look outside the “paint on paper” box for art ideas that go way beyond program helps.

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Chartered Organization Good Turn

Cub Cast - Tue, 11/24/2009 - 09:02

Whether it be a church or the PTA, there are a lot of things you can do to partner with your chartered organization. Linda Goff, a 26-year Scouter, has some great ideas on opportunities for Cub Scouts to work with the chartered organization to benefit the community.

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