Another discussion of Scouts Canada’s Big Opportunity, this time from a Group-level perspective. Podcast Topics Scouter Andrew with the 4th Elks Triwood Scout Group (based in Calgary, Alberta) sat down with a number of his fellow Scouters for a lengthy discussion of Scouts Canada’s Big Opportunity, how it applies to their Group, and how they’re already making some of its aims a reality. The entire conversation was recorded, and Andrew generously provided the discussion to serve as an episode of the podcast. So if, after Episode 130, you find you have some questions about how The Big Opportunit ..read more

Founders Day observed, Scouts BSA sells properties...and Scouts around the world help out as they can. News Stories Scouts Founder’s Day 2023: History, significance and all you need to know International Scouts Day observed Scouts' tree-planting initiative aids wildfire recovery from Croatia to North Macedonia How Czech Scouts transformed two hotels into safe havens for refugees in five days World Scouting supports relief efforts after deadly Türkiye and Syria earthquakes India gathers close to 100,000 Scouts and Guides in their back-to-back events, highlighting culture and heritage Boy Scouts ..read more

A once-in-a-generation opportunity to reach more Canadian youth! Podcast Topics Ken flies solo this week, and discusses Scouts Canada’s new volunteer-focused initiative, which they’re calling the Big Opportunity. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Leave Us a Voice MessageTwitterFacebookInstagram| Tik TokDiscordLeave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod ..read more

Polish Scouts get awarded, Scouts in Europe spread the Peace Light...and can Camp Byng be re-opened? News Stories Fundraiser launched to re-open 100-year-old Camp Byng amidst ongoing legal disputeCoast Reporter 15,000 kilometers by bike to join the World Scout Jamboree 2023Scout.org ZHP is awarded the EESC Civil Society Prize 2022Scout.org Scouts in Europe cross countries to receive and spread a light of peaceScout.org 9 New Year’s resolution ideas for ScoutsScout.org Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Leave Us a Voice MessageTwitterFacebookInstagramDiscord ..read more

“Already know you, that which you need.” Podcast Topics Ken and Colin close out the year with some reflections on the concept of doing a good turn, and how Scouts Canada -- in its efforts to find new ways to reach out to prospective members — might well have everything it needs already. Is it a question of pivoting the movement in some way, or is it a question of re-emphasising the values the movement already seeks to inculcate in its members? Shout-Outs We’d like to give a shout-out to One Movement Media, formerly Scouting Radio. We’re not sure if they’re still re-broadcasting our episodes, b ..read more

Scouts sell Christmas trees, Girl Scouts struggle with cookie supplies...and the Interamerican Scouts meet up in Paraguay. News Stories Scout Leaders meet in Ciudad del Este to make decisions for the futureWOSM Girl Scout cookie season is in danger. AgainSFChronicle Local scouts selling Christmas trees once againOkotoksOnline Local Boy Scouts selling Christmas trees at Graber’sHarvey County Now Yellowknife Scouts kicks off annual Christmas tree saleNNSL Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe  Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Leave Us a Voice MessageTwitterFacebookInstagram | DiscordLe ..read more

Antigua and Barbuda join WOSM, Scouts help those in need...and another Scouts Canada property closes (for a while, at least). News Stories Antigua & Barbuda Scout Association becomes 173rd WOSM MemberWOSM Scouts help Cianjur’s earthquake victimsWOSM Scouts’ youth-led response supports over 800,000 Ukrainian children and families with humanitarian assistanceWOSM Romanian Scouts rush to borders, offering immediate relief and support to refugees from UkraineUNICEF Europe and Central Asia Scouts step up to cook Thanksgiving meals for their communityWPBN Sunshine Coast Scouts Camp Byng clo ..read more

Finding and keeping volunteers: the ever-present challenge every Scout Group faces. Podcast Topics Ken is joined by Scouter Jonathan for this episode, to revisit a topic that was discussed as recently as Episode 121: how do you find volunteers for your Scout Group? And once you’ve done so...how do you retain them? As you might well imagine, there’s no one-size-fits-all, cut-and-dried solution. It’s generally not a winning strategy to try and force the issue by way of ultimatums, though at times it may be necessary to trade someone’s commitment to train up as a Scouter for a “reserved” spot in ..read more

So passes Queen Elizabeth II. News Stories Scout Movement honours the life and legacy of Her Majesty The QueenWOSM Queen's funeral: 'I camped out as my final duty to the Queen'BBC News Queen Elizabeth II: Devon scouts honour passing of patronBBC News Queen Elizabeth II: The Scouts sweet shop worker helping in LondonBBC News The Queen's funeral: TV adventurer Bear Grylls represented the Scouts at serviceThe Scotsman Omar Lugo awarded Bronze Wolf for championing World events and Regional growthWOSM Scout helps combat deadly waterborne diseases in rural communitiesWOSM Boy Scouts downsize ..read more

Scouts deal with flight cancellation costs, Scouting for Food kicks off...and JOTA-JOTI adds an NFT badge. News Stories Scouts Worldwide Connect in Digital and Radio JamboreeWOSM World Scouting launches first green NFT badge at JOTA-JOTIWOSM Get the green NFT badge!WOSM Announcing: Winners of Project for the PlanetWOSM Giving my Scout promise miles away from homeWOSM N.B. scout group waiting for WestJet reimbursement months after flight - New BrunswickGlobal News Local Boy Scouts hosting annual Scouting for Food to benefit Feeding the Gulf CoastFox10 TV Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe ..read more