[noun] the state of being simple, uncomplicated, or uncompounded As my first year as Scoutmaster has come to a close, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of appreciation […]
The Scoutmaster’s Blog
Just Ok May Be Ok
My mother used to tell me that no matter how great I am at something, someone out there will always be better, and that’s ok. What she meant by that […]
The Winds of Change…
“When the winds of change blow, some people build walls, others build windmills.” — Chinese proverb It is hard to believe that we have been under the thumb of COVID for […]
One last Scoutmaster Minute (or two)…
As 2020 draws to a close, so does my time as Scoutmaster of Troop 58 and I’ve begun to ride off into the sunset (get the connection?). It seems like […]
A Changing of the Guard…
Saying that Scouting – and life – has been different over the past several months is perhaps the understatement of the century. I’ve talked at length within and outside of […]
50% – What a Success!
I think in most organizations and countries, on most grading or success judgement scales, 50% is not good. It doesn’t matter how you say it – a 5 on a […]
Scout-led…or Chaos Theory?
Those who have been around Scouting, or at least Troop 58, for a while have surely heard one of these phrases – scout-led, youth-led, boy-led, etc. There’s a great article […]
Sea Base 2019 – definitely a High ADVENTURE!
I’m sure some in Troop 58 thought we’d never make it to a High Adventure base, but I’m here to tell you – we did! What an amazing adventure, in […]
Summer “break?” Not for Troop 58!
Well, here we are…about halfway through Summer and wow – are we busy, or what!?! An Eagle Scout project, Special Olympics service event, SUMMER CAMP, Beach campout, National Youth Leadership […]
Lions and tigers and crocodiles – Oh My!
A few weeks back, I spoke with our Scouts about how the 10th point of the Scout Law – a Scout is Brave – relates to feeling afraid. Don’t worry, […]