tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55839450818071786942024-03-13T08:05:01.341-07:00Cub Scout CornerPaul, the Computer Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674756893937440666noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583945081807178694.post-21990469913116222352010-03-23T12:26:00.000-07:002010-03-23T13:59:06.433-07:00Pony Express District Roundtable 18 March 2010 April Theme: Spring into ActionHere is some information as a follow-up to our March Roundtable.<br /><br />Our District will be holding its first ever two-day Wolf and bear Cub Scout Day Camp on July 7 and 8, 2010. You can access additional information and register online... just <a href="http://www.utahscouts.org/registration/calendardetail.asp?ActivityKey=756738" target="_blank">follow this link</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Training</span><br />Basic Training is available from the Council this Saturday, the 27th; cost is $5 (for lunch). Details and registration are <a href="http://www.utahscouts.org/registration/calendardetail.asp?orgkey=2195&ActivityKey=655323" target="_blank">available here</a>.<br /><br />..or you can attend at our own District Training, on Saturday, April 17th, 8:00 am to 12 noon (this one is free). Details are <a href="http://www.utahscouts.org/registration/calendardetail.asp?orgkey=1195&ActivityKey=729623" target="_blank">available here</a>.<br /><br />During the Den Breakout, the BALOO and Webelos training were both mentioned. I could not find any info about either of these on our Council site, but I did find the following on the Great Salt Lake Council site:<br /><br /><ul><br /><li>BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) Training is described as being "For Cub Scout Leaders with a desire to plan and carry out outdoor experiences for their pack!" The GSL Council has this training scheduled for Saturday, April 17, 2010; $10.00 if you register by 4/10/2010, a $2 late fee will be applied if you register later. <a href="http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=668206&OrgKey=1746" target="_blank">Visit this page</a> of their website for more information and to register.</li><br /><br /><li>The "Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders" has the following description, "This training is required to earn the Webelos Den Leader Award (knot)." Unfortunately, the GSL Council just had this training on March 13. I did not see the next date offered.</li><br /><br />It appears that both of these trainings are done just once a year by their Council. I checked with our Council, and could not find either of these offered... however, I was made aware that the Ft. Utah District in Provo has "Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders" training planned for Saturday, May 8th. You can <a href="http://www.utahscouts.net/registration/calendardetail.asp?ActivityKey=698380" target="_blank">go here</a> to find out about that. It does not specifically state that this training is only for their District, so it might be available to members of our District wanting to attend.<br /></ul><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Other Resources</span><br />The March edition of the <a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/PonyExpressDistrictNewsMar2010.pdf" target="_blank">Pony Express District Newsletter</a>Paul, the Computer Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674756893937440666noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583945081807178694.post-54484116652712753472010-02-20T07:17:00.001-08:002010-02-20T07:56:37.656-08:00Pony Express District2010 Adult Awards BanquetDistrict Adult Recognition Dinner, March 18, 6:30 – 8pm<br />District Roundtables (all) 8:15 – 9pm <br /><br />To be held at 8272 North Simpson Springs Road in Eagle Mountain.<br />Located at the intersection of Simpson Springs and Half Mile Road here in the Ranches. It's real easy to find: <br /><ul><li>If you are driving West on SR 73, you turn South on Ranches Parkway (at the stop light where Maverick is located) and drive about 1/2 of a mile until you come to Half Mile Road (this road is on the North side of the Willow Springs Condo's) and turn right (West), drive two blocks and the building is on the south side of the intersection. You can't miss it!</li><br /><li>If you are getting there from our usual Cub Roundtable location... Head west on Pony Express Pkwy (7200 North) toward Chevron. At the intersection (where Chevron is), turn right (north). Go to Half Mile Road (the second left) and turn left (west). Go two blocks and the building is on the left.</li></ul><br />It is time to nominate outstanding Scouters in the Pony Express<br />District for Second Miler or District Award of Merit. Nominations<br />must be in <span style="font-weight:bold;">by or before March 4</span>; emailed or given to Judi Hansen. Applications available via email to jwhsearch@aol.com or on the District website. Those selected will be recognized at the District Recognition night in March. Please consider Scouters you know and nominate them for the following:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">SECOND MILER:</span> Extraordinary volunteer service for 2-5 years in a unit or district position. Submit form to the advancement committee. Recognition given at district awards ceremony.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">DISTRICT AWARD of MERIT:</span> 5-10 years of extraordinary volunteer service at unit or district level and previously received second miler. Submit form to the advancement committee. Recognition given at district awards ceremony.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">SPOUSE RECOGNITION:</span> We will give spouse certificates to honor outstanding support of spouses - no form - send name of person to be recognized and name of the Scouter spouse. <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">For all nominations:</span>, please include the contact information of the nominator, in case more information is needed.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Self nominations</span> are <span style="font-weight:bold;">not acceptable</span> for Second Miler or Award of Merit. Someone else must take the initiative to nominate Scouters for these awards, and nominations should be kept confidential. Chartered Organization Representatives know their people best and should take the lead in submitting nominations to the advancement committee.<br /><br />You may request nomination forms by email to Judi Hansen at jwhsearch(at)aol(dot)com, and you may return the completed form and information in the same manner. The forms are also found at <a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/PonyExpressawardnominations-1.pdf">www.cubscoutcorner.blogspot.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">-- Judi Hansen, District Adult Recognition Committee</span>Paul, the Computer Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674756893937440666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583945081807178694.post-57403448364838679522010-02-20T06:58:00.000-08:002010-02-25T07:16:38.968-08:00Pony Express District Roundtable 18 February 2010 March Theme: Take Flight!We hope you enjoyed your flight on Pony Express Airlines. Below, please find details on the information that we shared during the evening. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Resources</span><br />The blue paper for the airplane windows was from Partyland in Lehi<br />(between Big-O and Wingers). Angela used a full 4 foot x 25 foot roll of blue butcher paper, which costs $6.79, plus tax.<br /><br />Charlotte Larson also shared with us that you can get reams of paper at Arco Distributing.<br />30 weight, 1675 feet by 30 inches: $28 plus tax.<br />40 weight, 1200 feet by 36 inches: $29 plus tax.<br /><br /><h2>Announcements</h2><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">March Roundtable</span><br />Roundtable on March 18th will NOT be held at our usual location; instead, we will be at the 'new' Stake Center on Half Mile Road in The Ranches. This is because Roundtable will immediately follow the District Awards Banquet. The evening is planned, as follows:<br />6:30 - Dinner<br />7:00 - District Awards Ceremony<br />8:00 - Roundtable<br />8:45 - Roundtable ends<br /><br />Someone had asked... and there is no charge for the evening.<br /><br />For more details on the evening and to nominate someone for an award, see my <a href="http://cubscoutcorner.blogspot.com/2010/02/pony-express-district-2010-adult-awards.html" target="_blank">other post on this blog</a>. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">April Roundtable</span><br />We will be back at our usual location in April as we go In The Spotlight... And we would like your own Pack or Den to be in the spotlight. If you have someone with a talent to share, please let us know. We want to have a mini Talent Show to illustrate how the Pack Meeting could be done. Please contact the Cub Roundtable Commissioner, Paul, at cubmaster(at)pack1144(dot)org. Thank you!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hope of America</span><br />We had mentioned how America's Freedom Festival at Provo will be celebrating 100 Years of Scouting in America. They have a LOT of festivities planned. One of those is the Hope of America Student Showcase. <br /><div style="border: thick solid silver; margin: 20px; padding: 20px;"> Participate in the Hope of America Program - May 4-5, 2010<br />We need 2,000 elementary age Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. These youth will be participating and singing in the Hope of America program on both nights, May 4 and 5. This program is part of America's Freedom Festival at Provo. They will need to purchase a $2.50 CD and practice at home. You will pay for the CD when they are distributed. At the event, UNIFORM SHIRTS ARE REQUIRED! <br /></div><br />The <a href="http://www.utahscouts.org/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=723089&OrgKey=2196" target="_blank">details on this event</a> are found on the <a href="http://www.utahscouts.org/freedomfestival" target="_blank">Council website</a>, where you will also find other events that your Den or Pack can be involved with.<br /><h2>Other Items</h2><br />The <a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/PonyExpressDistrictNewsFeb2010.pdf" target="_blank">February edition of the Pony Express District Newsletter</a><br />The handout from Luz <a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/KiteDerby.pdf" target="_blank">explaining the Kite Derby</a><br />The handout from Andy <a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/PaperAirplaneDerby.pdf" target="_blank">explaining the Paper Plane Derby</a><br />Angela's handout from the Cubmaster break-out session on <a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/SevenStepsToPackPizzazz.pdf" target="_blank">Pack Pizzazz</a><br />The <a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/March2010Closing.pdf" target="_blank">Closing Ceremony</a> from HeatherPaul, the Computer Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674756893937440666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583945081807178694.post-61859204550449750082010-01-26T23:11:00.000-08:002010-01-31T21:00:45.871-08:00Pony Express District Roundtable21 January 2010InformationA great big <span style="font-style: italic;">Thank You</span> goes out to all who helped put on or attended our sample <span style="font-style: italic;">Blue and Gold Banquet</span> at this past Cub Scout Roundtable!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Opening Ceremony</span><br />First off, many asked for a copy of the script and directions for preparing the Opening Ceremony that Angela had prepared. I modified it, ever so slightly, and have it available <a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/BlueAndGoldOpeningCeremony.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. The original version comes from the <a href="http://www.usscouts.org/macscouter/cubscouts/PowWow98/FEB98.DOC" target="_blank">February section</a> of the <a href="http://www.usscouts.org/macscouter/cubscouts/PowWow98/" target="_blank">1998 Pow Wow Book</a> from the Santa Clara County Council.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Year of Celebration Patch</span><br />Next, we have some info on the Year of Celebration Patch that Luz told us about.<br />Here is the <a href="http://scouting.org/100years/" target="_blank">Official BSA website</a> for the 100th Anniversary.<br />The Official site has a page explaining the <a href="http://scouting.org/100years/100years/ayearofcelebration.aspx" target="_blank">Year of Celebration Patch</a>.<br />The program and all of its requirements are <a href="http://ww2.scouting.org/100years/100years/sitefiles/1000/YourSource/PlanningTools/A_Year_of_Celebration/BSA_Year_Patch_Earning.pdf" target="_blank">available in a PDF document</a>.<br />Here are the requirements for <a href="http://ww2.scouting.org/100years/100years/sitefiles/1000/YourSource/PlanningTools/YOC/PatchReq_Leaders.pdf" target="_blank">Adult Leaders</a> and for the <a href="http://ww2.scouting.org/100years/100years/sitefiles/1000/YourSource/PlanningTools/YOC/PatchReq_Cubs.pdf" target="_blank">Cub Scouts</a> and for <a href="http://ww2.scouting.org/100years/100years/sitefiles/1000/YourSource/PlanningTools/YOC/PatchReq_Alumni.pdf" target="_blank">Alumni</a>.<br />You can also print off <a href="http://ww2.scouting.org/100years/100years/sitefiles/1000/YourSource/PlanningTools/YOC/YOC_Tracking_Cards.pdf" target="_blank">pocket-sized Tracking Cards</a> to record your progress toward earning the ribbons. That and other cool tracking resources can be <a href="http://ww2.scouting.org/100years/100years/content/PromotionalTools.aspx" target="_blank">found at this page</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other Items</span><br />The <a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/FlyerCubScoutFamilyFreeze.jpg" target="_blank">flyer for the <span style="font-style: italic;">Cub Scout Family Freeze</span></a> event<br />The <a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/PonyExpressDistrictNewsJan2010.pdf" target="_blank">January edition of the Pony Express District Newsletter</a><br /><a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/Feb2010HappyBdayBSAplacemat.pdf" target="_blank">Here is the Placemat</a> that was on a few of the tables Just have it printed on 11" by 17" paper. The original file has color, but it is usually a lot cheaper to print it in black and white.Paul, the Computer Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674756893937440666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583945081807178694.post-10187698803449299402009-12-20T17:41:00.001-08:002009-12-20T18:58:03.584-08:00Pony Express District Roundtable17 December 2009 InformationHello, fellow Cub Scouters!<br />Here is some additional information pertaining to the January theme, <i>Power Up!</i><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Put the <i>Outing</i> into Cub Scouting</span><br />Luz Gonzalez shared some information about possible field trips for Dens and Packs. Details on those suggestions are presented, below:<br /><br /><div style="border: thick solid silver; margin: 20px; padding: 20px;">Places to go and Presentations (January)<br /><br />Solar Panels – Presentations<br />Contact name: Norman Harrison<br />Contact Phone: (801) 367-7282<br />Call to set up date and time, prefer big groups like pack meetings. They will come to your place. And it is Free.<br /><br />Gardner Engineering CO<br />Producing power from Sun, Wind and Water.<br />Contact name: Ken Gardner<br />Contact Phone: (801) 5890447<br />He does tours and presentations and they are Free<br />Ken is a Scout leader and he will enjoy doing it.<br /><br />Rocky Mountain Power<br />They do:<br />Safety Presentations<br />Tours (SLC)<br />The safety presentations take about 45 minutes, they will bring a big model to present and demonstrate how dangerous power lines are. They prefer to do Pack Meetings but they will do den meetings if you need.<br />Contact name: Vicky<br />Contact Phone: 1-800-375-7085 leave a message.<br /><br />Wasatch Wind<br />Great tours.<br />Main Line: (435) 657-2550<br />Fax: (435) 647-5889<br />E-mail: info@wasatchwind.com<br /><br />Contact Name: Michelle Stevens<br />Direct: (435) 503-8831<br />Mobile: (435) 503-1278<br />Email: mstevens@wasatchwind.com<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pony Express District Newsletter</span><br />Here is the link to the <a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/PonyExpressDistrictNewsDec2009.pdf" target="_blank">December Newsletter</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Official Links</span><br />Pony Express District is kind of in a state of 'limbo,' right now. There are actually two sites.. the old site, <a href="http://www.ponyexpressscouts.org/" target="_blank">http://www.ponyexpressscouts.org</a> (which hasn't been updated in a while), and the new site, <a href="http://www.utahscouts.org/ponyexpress" target="_blank">http://www.utahscouts.org/ponyexpress</a> (which is not yet finished)... which is why I have been using my blog, lately, to share info.<br /><br />Here are links to the other official Cub Scout websites...<br /><a href="http://www.utahscouts.org/" target="_blank">Utah National Parks Council</a><br /><a href="http://scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/CubScouts.aspx" target="_blank">National Cub Scouts "ScoutSource" home page</a><br /><a href="http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsasupply/" target="_blank">Scout Shop online</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pinewood Derby</span><br />Here are links to other websites that have ideas and helps for running your Pinewood Derby.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Stands</span><br />Here are some ideas for stands that can be given out as trophy bases for the Pinewood Derby cars from <a href="http://www.scoutingthenet.com/pinewood/" target="_blank">scoutingthenet</a>, and <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Pinewood-Derby-Trophy-Stand/" target="_blank">instructables</a>, and <a href="http://www.pack479.org/Resources/Derby%20Stand.htm">Pack 479</a>. Here is a pre-built one from <a href="http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/pin/pinp382.htm" target="_blank">Hobbylinc</a> (even if you don't want to buy it, it may give you an idea for building another kind of stand).Paul, the Computer Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674756893937440666noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583945081807178694.post-51907276595316267662009-11-20T13:57:00.000-08:002009-11-20T14:42:19.209-08:00Pony Express District Roundtable19 November 2009Additional ItemsOkay, this should be the final follow-up post for this Roundtable session.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Roundtable Newsletters</span><br />Below are links to the PDF versions of the last several editions of the "Pony Express District Scouter" Newsletter.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/PonyExpressDistrictNewsJuly2009.pdf" target="_blank">July 2009</a><br /><a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/PonyExpressDistrictNewsAug2009.pdf" target="_blank">August 2009</a><br /><a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/PonyExpressDistrictNewsSep2009.pdf" target="_blank">September 2009</a><br /><a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/PonyExpressDistrictNewsOct2009.pdf" target="_blank">October 2009</a><br /><a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/PonyExpressDistrictNewsNov2009.pdf" target="_blank">November 2009</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Leader Awards</span><br />We awarded a Name Badge at Roundtable last night. That is just the tip of the iceberg, as there are many more awards that can be earned as Cub Scout Leaders. Below, you will find information on some of the different awards, and then there is a link to a PDF of the award nomination form. The form can be submitted by e-mail to Judi Hansen at jwhsearch(at)aol(dot)com.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Awards</span><br /><br />NAME TAG<br />Do an extra good job in any scouting position or successfully carry out an extra project. This award is limited to 2 or 3 per month, recognition normally given at Roundtable. Send nominations to the advancement committee.<br /><br />SECOND MILER<br />Extraordinary volunteer service for 2-5 years in a unit or district position. Submit form to the advancement committee. Recognition given at district awards ceremony.<br /><br />DISTRICT AWARD of MERIT<br />5-10 years of extraordinary volunteer service at unit or district level and previously received second miler. Submit form to the advancement committee. Recognition given at district awards ceremony.<br /><br />SILVER BEAVER<br />10-15 or more years of volunteer service including some service at district or council level and previously received second miler and district award of merit. Submit form to the advancement committee. Recognition given by the council at annual Silver Beaver ceremony.<br /><br />KNOTS<br />Awarded for completing position specific training and tenure awards. Give completed requirement sheet to district advancement committee. Presented at Roundtable.<br /><br />SCOUT VETERAN<br />For 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years of service. Submit application form to advancement committee.<br /><br /># # #<br /><br />Self nominations are not acceptable for Name Tags, Second Miler, Award of Merit, and Silver Beaver. Someone else must take the initiative to nominate Scouters for these awards, and nominations should be kept confidential. Chartered Organization Representatives know their people best and should take the lead in submitting nominations to the advancement committee. Nomination forms are available at Roundtable and on the council website, or email Judi Hansen jwhsearch(at)aol(dot)com to receive as email attachment.<br /><br /># # #<br /><br />Here is the <a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/PonyExpressawardnominations-1.pdf" target="_blank">Award Nomination form</a>.Paul, the Computer Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674756893937440666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583945081807178694.post-19234100656840775352009-11-20T05:50:00.000-08:002009-11-20T07:51:13.558-08:00Pony Express District Roundtable19 November 2009Online ResourcesDuring Roundtable, I mentioned that I would put links to some handy online resources here on my blog. Well, here they are...<br /><br />"Cub Scout Program Helps" is the publication that is like a 'lesson plan' for the Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Den Leaders, as well as the Cubmaster for Pack Meeting. The official national Scouting website is posting <span style="font-style:italic;">Program Helps</span> one month at a time on a <a href="http://scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Leaders/CubScoutHelps.aspx" target="_blank">page of the website</a>. The page states "or the entire year's program helps may also be downloaded" and yet both the link to <i>and</i> that full download have been removed from the page for some mysterious reason. I had gotten it while it was made available, and you can <a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/2009-2010 Program Helps 34409.pdf" target="_blank">get it here</a>.<br /><br />Many of the Cub Scouting Forms are available from the <a href="http://scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/CubScoutingForms/forms.aspx" target="_blank">BSA national site</a>, and they even have many of the forms <a href="http://scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/CubScoutingForms/formssp.aspx" target="_blank">in Spanish</a>. Here are a few that I will place direct links for...<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/FamilyTalentSurveySheet2008.pdf" target="_blank">"Family Talent Survey Sheet,"</a> which, I believe, was discussed in both the Pack Leaders and Webelos Leaders classes.<br /><br />The <a href="http://scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34-37.pdf" target="_blank">"Pack Meeting Planning Sheet"</a> can be used to plan out your Pack Meetings.<br /><br /><hr width="70%"><br /><br />In my 'Cub Scouting 101" breakout session, I mentioned that I would post links to some other helpful resources...<br /><br />The <i>Cub Scout Leader How-To Book</i> (which explains the Den Doodles) is available <a href="http://www.scouting.org/filestore/hispanic/english/33832_WEB.pdf" target="_blank">online in PDF format</a>.<br /><br />Cub Scout Academics and Sports is the program where the Cub Scouts can earn Belt Loops and Pins. Pack 327 of Arbutus, Maryland has posted a PDF file of the complete Academics and Sports <a href="http://www.bsa327.org/academicssports/CSAS-CompleteBooklet2002.pdf" target="_blank">program guide</a>.<br /><br />Speaking of Academics and Sports, <a href="http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/MeritBadge.Org" target="_blank">meritbadge.org</a> has created and posted <a href="http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Cub_Scout_Worksheets" target="_blank">Workbooks</a>... one for each belt loop/pin that can be downloaded and used to complete the requirements for each belt loop and pin.<br /><br />The meritbadge.org site has also posted worksheets for each of the <a href="http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Webelos_Activity_Badge_Worksheets" target="_blank">Webelos Activity Badges</a>.<br /><br /><hr width="70%"><br /><br />Some other items that you may be interested in...<br /><br />"Guide to Safe Scouting" is available in two forms: one for <a href="http://scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx" target="_blank">online reading</a> (smaller web page 'chapters'), and a <a href="http://scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34416.pdf" target="_blank">PDF version</a> of the printed Guide.<br /><br />Pack 155 has posted the PDF of the <a href="http://cubscoutpack155.net/subsite4/parentinfo.pdf" target="_blank">Parent Information Guide</a>.Paul, the Computer Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674756893937440666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583945081807178694.post-16717822207522776172009-11-19T15:41:00.001-08:002009-11-19T16:06:36.496-08:00Pony Express District Roundtable19 November 2009December Theme: Works of Art<span style="font-weight:bold;">"Art Match-Up" Download</span><br />We had a fun Gathering Activity where you match up Art works with their Titles and Artists. Here is is a link to that Gathering Activity displays and handouts for your convenience, in <a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/ArtMatch-UpPre-Opener.pdf" target="_blank">a pdf format</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">More Museum Info</span><br />Chris has provided this additional information about Museums in December:<br />"There are 4 museums on campus that Cub Scouts might be interested in visiting, but only one that focuses on art. For the month of December, the one to see is the Museum of Art. They currently have an exhibit that shows modern "self-portraits" - some from students as well as adults, and with a very modern approach, including technology. One can go online and pull down a zip-file of images to see some of what is exhibited. For information, go to <a href="http://moa.byu.edu" target="_blank">moa.byu.edu</a>. The hours are Mon-Fri 10:00am to 6:00pm, Sat 12:00-5:00. Thursdays they stay open until 9:00pm. They offer tours - I think that would be the best option, since the displays will be more interesting to Cub Scouts if they are accompanied by someone explaining them. To schedule a tour over the phone, call (801) 422-1140. Tours must be scheduled AT LEAST A WEEK IN ADVANCE. Average tour length is between 30 and 45 minutes. For grades K-6, 1 chaperon is needed for every 6 students.<br /><br />"Best part - admission is free of charge."<br /><br />Plus, I have uploaded the flyer about the museums, plays and concerts that are available in the area in December. <a href="http://www.pack1144.org/docs/December2009MuseumsEventsConcertsAndPlays.pdf" target="_blank">Get it here</a>.Paul, the Computer Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674756893937440666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583945081807178694.post-50790327420725947522008-11-22T22:04:00.000-08:002008-11-22T22:15:34.434-08:00Pony Express District Roundtable20 November 2008December Theme: Holiday Lights<b>Door Hanger Template</b><br />During our 'Good News Minute' I had mentioned the success we had experience in implementing the Door Hanger reminders.<br />The template I had created <a href="http://pack1144.org/docs/packdoorhangers.doc" target="_blank">is available here</a>; it is a Word document.Paul, the Computer Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674756893937440666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583945081807178694.post-19163945964695577362008-10-17T22:56:00.000-07:002008-10-18T00:10:07.490-07:00Scouting Online2008 UNPC PowWowClass HelpsThis post is for those Cub Scout Leaders attending my class at the 2008 Utah National Parks Council "Grand Howl" PowWow. Here, you will find all the information we talked about in class, plus more. This post is an updated version of my post made a year ago entitled "The Creative Web."<br /><p><br />You can view and print the handout (in PDF form), <a href="http://www.computertutorpaul.com/resource/Handout_Scouting_Online.pdf" target="_blank">from here</a>. All the websites that we discussed in class are listed below as links, so you can just click on them instead of having to type in all those addresses.<br /><p><br />Enjoy!<br /><p><br /><hr /><br /><h1>“Scouting Online”</h1><br /><p>Do you need something different and can’t get ideas to flow? This is the place for you. Here you’ll learn how to get some of those great ideas you’re always hearing about with just a click of your mouse.</p><br /><h2>Great Resources</h2><br /><p>Let’s dive right into some great resources. These are the places where you will find a lot of Cub Scout-oriented material quickly and easily.</p><br /><p><br /><a href="http://www.scouting.org" target="_blank">http://www.scouting.org</a> - BSA National Site<br><br /><a href="http://www.usscouts.org" target="_blank">http://www.usscouts.org</a> – Large collection of Scouting resource materials<br><br /><a href="http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/bbugle.asp" target="_blank">http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/bbugle.asp</a> - Baloo’s Bugle Monthly Theme Newsletter<br><br /><a href="http://www.utahscouts.org" target="_blank">http://www.utahscouts.org</a> – Utah National Parks Council Scouting Information<br><br /><a href="http://www.scouter.com" target="_blank">http://www.scouter.com</a> - Your Guide to Scout Out the Net<br><br /><a href="http://www.boyscouttrail.com/cub-scouts" target="_blank">http://www.boyscouttrail.com/cub-scouts</a> - Cub Resources<br><br /><a href="http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/home.html" target="_blank">http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/home.html</a> - Virtual Cub Leader's Handbook<br><br /><a href="http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/aol-cere.html" target="_blank">http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/aol-cere.html</a> - Arrow of Light Ceremonies<br><br /><a href="http://www.napwb.com" target="_blank">http://www.napwb.com</a> - National Archive of PowWow Books<br><br /><a href="http://www.cubmaster.org" target="_blank">http://www.cubmaster.org</a> - Resources for Cubmasters and other Cub Leaders<br><br /><a href="http://www.wtsmith.com/rt.html" target="_blank">http://www.wtsmith.com/rt.html</a> - Bill Smith's Unofficial Cub Scout Roundtable<br><br /><a href="http://cubmasterchris.com" target="_blank">http://cubmasterchris.com</a> - "An Hour a Week?" Podcast<br><br /><a href="http://scouting.org/CubScouts/Cubcast.aspx" target="_blank">http://scouting.org/CubScouts/Cubcast.aspx</a> - The Official Cubcast Podcast<br><br /><a href="http://www.madsenco.com/scouting.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.madsenco.com/scouting.shtml</a> - Rank Trackers<br><br /><br><a href="http://trax.boy-scouts.net" target="_blank">http://trax.boy-scouts.net</a> - More Rank Trackers<br><br /><a href="http://www.scouting.org/CubScouts/Leaders/CubScoutHelps.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.scouting.org/CubScouts/Leaders/CubScoutHelps.aspx</a> – ‘Hidden’ Program Helps pages<br><br /><a href="http://www.goodturnforamerica.org/" target="_blank">http://www.goodturnforamerica.org/</a> – ‘Good Turn for America’ Official Website for recording your Den and Pack Service Project Hours<br><br /><a href="http://www.scoutstuff.org/" target="_blank">http://www.scoutstuff.org//</a> – Official "Scout Shop" onine for purchasing various scout-related items</p><br /><h2>Online Advancement</h2><br /><p>You probably are familiar with the online Cub Scout advancement system. To access the online advancement, you must use Microsoft Internet Explorer and go to <a href="https://scoutnet.scouting.org/iadv/UI/home/default.aspx" target="_blank">https://scoutnet.scouting.org/iadv/UI/home/default.aspx</a></p><br /><p><br />But, did you know that you can save time by using one of the many Pack Advancement Software tools to simply ‘upload’ your advancement info instead of having to re-enter it into the online advancement program? You may want to check it out if you have or are considering a purchase of one of those Pack software programs. <br /></p><br /><h2>Other Creative Resources</h2><br /><p>There are lots of other websites where you can get some creative help. Here are just a few suggestions…</p><br /><p><a href="http://www.scoutresources.org.uk/SR/experimental/stunts/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.scoutresources.org.uk/SR/experimental/stunts/index.html</a> - UK Scouting Source Cub Scout Skits<br><br /><a href="http://www.macscouter.com/Skits" target="_blank">http://www.macscouter.com/Skits</a> - MacScouter Big Book of Skits<br><br /><a href="http://www.e-scoutcraft.com/" target="_blank">http://www.e-scoutcraft.com/</a> - Exciting Scout Craft<br><br /><a href="http://www.scoutingweb.com/scoutingweb/Program/CraftsGeneral1.htm" target="_blank">http://www.scoutingweb.com/scoutingweb/Program/CraftsGeneral1.htm</a> – Scouting Web Crafts<br><br /><a href="http://www.familyfun.com" target="_blank">http://www.familyfun.com</a> – Family Fun magazine (lots of crafts and recipes)<br><br /><a href="http://www.kaboose.com" target="_blank">http://www.kaboose.com</a> – more great craft and treat ideas (formerly kidsdomain.com)<br><br /><a href="http://www.funandgames.org" target="_blank">http://www.funandgames.org</a> - featuring fun and, um, games for children and youth<br><br /><a href="http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/icebreak.html" target="_blank">http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/icebreak.html</a> - Icebreakers and Warmup Games<br><br /><a href="http://www.theteachersguide.com/Recyclinglessonplans.htm" target="_blank">http://www.theteachersguide.com/Recyclinglessonplans.htm</a> – The Teacher’s Guide: Recycling lessons and activities<br><br /><a href="http://www.hightechscience.org/activities.htm" target="_blank">http://www.hightechscience.org/activities.htm</a> – Fun Science activities and links</p><br /><h2>Using Search Engines</h2><br /><p>Most of us have used them before, but many of us do not quite know how to best use search engines. Ideally, you want to come up with a minimum of three key words. Why three? Because it helps you to refine what you are looking for and eliminate what you don’t want to find.</p><br /><p>As an example, let’s say you were looking for information about butterflies. If you were to search on one key word of “butterfly,” you would not only find web pages with information about those colorful flying insects… but you could also possibly get pages with information about butterfly bandages, butterfly-print handbags, and the butterfly stroke for swimming.</p><br /><p>Now, if we add another key word... let’s say we are interested in the Monarch butterfly, specifically. Then, when we search on the key words: “Monarch butterfly,” we eliminate the websites selling butterfly bandages and web pages about the butterfly stroke for swimmers. But we still may come across pages selling Monarch butterfly printed handbags or artwork.</p><br /><p>So let’s add one more key word. Now what we are really interested in is the habitat of the Monarch butterfly – where can they be found? SO we search on our three key words: “Monarch butterfly habitat.” We have eliminated what we don’t want, and zero in on what we really do want. The resulting pages should all deal with the habitat of the Monarch butterfly. Of course there will be some results that are just news stories about a Monarch butterfly habitat, or sites that ask for help to protect a Monarch butterfly habitat; but you should also find information about the habitat, itself.</p><br /><p>Now, if I was looking for websites where I could purchase some butterfly bandages, I might use the keywords, “purchase butterfly bandage.” …Or if I wanted to find out how to do the butterfly swimming stroke, I might search using the keywords, “butterfly stroke swimming.”</p><br /><p>What keywords can you come up with? Give it a try!</p><br /><h2>Getting More out of your Searches</h2><br /><p>There is a great article called Search Engine Math by Danny Sullivan. It is a way of getting more from your searches. You can find the article over at SearchEngineWatch.com, at this address: <a href="http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=2156021" target="_blank">http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=2156021</a>.<br /></p><br /><h2>Popular Sites for Searching</h2><br /><p>There are several Search Engines and Directories out there. Here is a list of some of the most popular ones.</p><br />Alta Vista - <a href="http://www.altavista.com" target="_blank">www.altavista.com</a><br><br />Ask - <a href="http://www.ask.com" target="_blank">www.ask.com</a><br><br />Ask Kids - <a href="http://www.askkids.com" target="_blank">www.askkids.com</a><br><br />Dogpile - <a href="http://www.dogpile.com" target="_blank">www.dogpile.com</a><br><br />Excite - <a href="http://www.excite.com" target="_blank">www.excite.com</a><br><br />Google - <a href="http://www.google.com" target="_blank">www.google.com</a><br><br />Lycos - <a href="http://www.lycos.com" target="_blank">www.lycos.com</a><br><br />WebCrawler - <a href="http://www.webcrawler.com" target="_blank">www.webcrawler.com</a><br><br />Yahoo! - <a href="http://www.yahoo.com" target="_blank">www.yahoo.com</a><br><br />Yahoo! Kids - <a href="http://kids.yahoo.com" target="_blank">kids.yahoo.com</a><br><br /><h2>Your Suggestions</h2><br /><p>I encourage you to add a comment with any websites that you find to be helpful to your position in Cub Scouts. <br><br />Thanks!</p>Paul, the Computer Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674756893937440666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583945081807178694.post-31015613892482677392008-09-18T09:06:00.000-07:002008-09-18T10:37:37.575-07:00Pony Express District Roundtable18 September 2008October Theme: Adventures in Books<b>'Book about Me' Gathering Activity</b><br /><br />The Gathering Activity for tonight's Roundtable was creating a "Book about Me." The instructions and a template for use for your cubs <a href="http://pack1144.org/docs/MagicBookInstructionsAndTemplate-Cubs.pdf" target="_blank">can be found here</a> as a PDF file.<br /><br />There is one difference between the template here and the one you used at Roundtable: instead of a page for "My Cub Scout Pack and Position," the page is for "My Favorite Movies." <br /><br /><b>Other Helps</b><br /><br />Baloo's Bugle (PDF version) for <a href="http://www.usscouts.org/bbugle/bb0809.pdf" target="_blank">this month's theme</a> is now available.<br /><br />This month's Program Helps has not yet been been posted online. :(<br /><br /><a href="http://kismif.org/" target="_blank">KISMIF.org</a> (Keep It Simple, Make It Fun) is another Cub Scout-related blog with links to lots of helpful information, including <a href="http://kismif.org/category/themes/adventures-in-books/" target="_blank">this month</a>. <br /><br />The <a href="http://scoutingmagazine.org/issues/0809/index.html" target="_blank">September 2008 Scouting Magazine</a> online edition is now available, as well.Paul, the Computer Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674756893937440666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583945081807178694.post-56209455946139249872008-07-17T15:46:00.000-07:002008-07-17T16:21:38.207-07:00Pony Express District Roundtable Cubmaster Class July 17, 2008 August Theme: S'more Summer Fun<h3><u>Resources to help you plan Pack Meeting</u></h3><ul><li>This month's section from <a href="http://old.scouting.org/cubscouts/resources/34304/2008-08.pdf" target="_blank">Program Helps</a></li><li>Access to this month's issue of <a href="http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/bbugle2007-2008.asp" target="_blank">Baloo's Bugle</a></li><li><a href="http://scouting.org/CubScouts/Cubcast/July2008.aspx" target="_blank">July Cubcast</a> from the National Council</li><br /></ul><h3><u>Cubmaster Helps: Family and Parent Involvement</u></h3><ul><li>The official BSA <a href="http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/FamilyTalentSurveySheet2008.pdf" target="_blank">Family Talent Survey Sheet</a></li> <li>Information about the <a href="http://scouting.org/cubscouts/library/parents/33012.aspx" target="_blank">BSA Family Activity Book</a> that can be purchased at the Council Office store. </li><br /><br /></ul>Paul, the Computer Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674756893937440666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583945081807178694.post-91682241441432333612007-10-27T06:10:00.000-07:002007-10-29T11:37:05.165-07:00The Creative WebThis post is for those Cub Scout Leaders attending my class at the Utah National Parks Council "Grand Howl" PowWow. Here, you will find all the information we talked about in class, plus more.<br /><p><br />You can view and print the handout (in PDF form), <a href="http://www.computertutorpaul.com/resource/Handout%20-%20The%20Creative%20Web.pdf">from here</a>. Plus, I will summarize it, below. Then I also have all the links we discussed, so that you can just click on them instead of having to type in all those addresses.<br /><p><br />Enjoy!<br /><p><br /><hr /><br /><br /><h1>“The Creative Web”</h1><br /><p>Do you need something different and can’t get ideas to flow? This is the place for you. Here you’ll learn how to get some of those great ideas you’re always hearing about with just a click of your mouse.</p><br /><h2>Great Resources</h2><br /><p>Let’s dive right into some great resources. These are the places where you will find a lot of Cub Scout-oriented material quickly and easily.</p><br /><p><br /><a href="http://www.scouting.org">http://www.scouting.org</a> - BSA National Site<br><br /><a href="http://www.usscouts.org">http://www.usscouts.org</a> – Large collection of Scouting resource materials<br><br /><a href="http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/bbugle.asp">http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/bbugle.asp</a> - Baloo’s Bugle Monthly Theme Newsletter<br><br /><a href="http://www.utahscouts.org">http://www.utahscouts.org</a> – Utah National Parks Council Scouting Information<br><br /><a href="http://www.scouter.com">http://www.scouter.com</a> - Your Guide to Scout Out the Net<br><br /><a href="http://www.scoutxing.com">http://www.scoutxing.com </a>- MEGA-Resources For Scout Leaders<br><br /><a href="http://www.boyscouttrail.com/cub-scouts">http://www.boyscouttrail.com/cub-scouts</a> - Cub Resources<br><br /><a href="http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/home.html">http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/home.html</a> - Virtual Cub Leaders Handbook<br><br /><a href="http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/aol-cere.html">http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/aol-cere.html</a> - Arrow of Light information<br><br /><a href="http://www.napwb.com">http://www.napwb.com</a> - National Archive of PowWow Books<br><br /><a href="http://www.cubmaster.org">http://www.cubmaster.org</a> - Resources for Cubmasters and other Cub Leaders<br><br /><a href="http://www.wtsmith.com/rt.html">http://www.wtsmith.com/rt.html</a> - Bill Smith's Unofficial Cub Scout Roundtable<br><br /><a href="http://cubmasterchris.com">http://cubmasterchris.com</a> - Cubmaster Podcasts and Tips<br><br /><a href="http://www.madsenco.com/scouting.shtml">http://www.madsenco.com/scouting.shtml</a> - Rank Trackers<br><br /><a href="http://trax.boy-scouts.net">http://trax.boy-scouts.net</a> - More Rank Trackers<br><br /><a href="http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/resources/34304/index.jsp">http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/resources/34304/index.jsp</a> – ‘Hidden’ Program Helps pages</p><br /><h2>Online Advancement</h2><br /><p>Did you know that you can save time at the Scout Shop by preparing your Cub Scout advancements online? It’s true. Once you complete the form online, just print it out and take it with you. Then, you do not have to wait to verify the boys in your Pack at the desk; you just turn in the Advancement Report you had printed, then go shopping!</p><br /><p>Find out about it at <a href="http://utahscouts.org/ssi/story.php?file=/advancement/internetadv/intadv.txt">http://utahscouts.org/ssi/story.php?file=/advancement/internetadv/intadv.txt</a><br><br />Then to access it, go to <a href="https://scoutnet.scouting.org/iadv/UI/home/default.aspx">https://scoutnet.scouting.org/iadv/UI/home/default.aspx</a></p><br /><h2>Other Creative Resources</h2><br /><p>There are lots of other websites where you can get some creative help. Here are just a few suggestions…</p><br /><p><a href="http://www.scoutingresources.org.uk/stunts_powwow.html">http://www.scoutingresources.org.uk/stunts_powwow.html</a> - UK Scouting Source Cub Scout Skits<br><br /><a href="http://www.macscouter.com/Skits">http://www.macscouter.com/Skits</a> - MacScouter Big Book of Skits<br><br /><a href="http://www.e-scoutcraft.com/">http://www.e-scoutcraft.com/</a> - Exciting Scout Craft<br><br /><a href="http://www.scoutingweb.com/scoutingweb/Program/CraftsGeneral1.htm">http://www.scoutingweb.com/scoutingweb/Program/CraftsGeneral1.htm</a> – Scouting Web Crafts<br><br /><a href="http://www.familyfun.com">http://www.familyfun.com</a> – Family Fun magazine (lots of crafts and recipes)<br><br /><a href="http://www.kaboose.com">http://www.kaboose.com</a> – more great craft and treat ideas (formerly kidsdomain.com)<br><br /><a href="http://www.funandgames.org">http://www.funandgames.org</a> - featuring fun and, um, games for children and youth<br><br /><a href="http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/icebreak.html">http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/icebreak.html</a> - Icebreakers and Warmup Games<br><br /><a href="http://insanescouter.com/t276/files/preopening/">http://insanescouter.com/t276/files/preopening/</a> - Preopening Activities (Insane Scouter)<br><br /><a href="http://www.theteachersguide.com/Recyclinglessonplans.htm">http://www.theteachersguide.com/Recyclinglessonplans.htm</a> – The Teacher’s Guide: Recycling lessons and activities<br><br /><a href="http://www.hightechscience.org/activities.htm">http://www.hightechscience.org/activities.htm</a> – Fun Science activities and links</p><br /><h2>Using Search Engines</h2><br /><p>Most of us have used them before, but many of us do not quite know how to best use search engines. Ideally, you want to come up with a minimum of three key words. Why three? Because it helps you to refine what you are looking for and eliminate what you don’t want to find.</p><br /><p>As an example, let’s say you were looking for information about butterflies. If you were to search on one key word of “butterfly,” you would not only find web pages with information about those colorful flying insects… but you could also possibly get pages with information about butterfly bandages, butterfly-print handbags, and the butterfly stroke for swimming.</p><br /><p>Now, if we add another key word... let’s say we are interested in the Monarch butterfly, specifically. Then, when we search on the key words: “Monarch butterfly,” we eliminate the websites selling butterfly bandages and web pages about the butterfly stroke for swimmers. But we still may come across pages selling Monarch butterfly printed handbags or artwork.</p><br /><p>So let’s add one more key word. Now what we are really interested in is the habitat of the Monarch butterfly – where can they be found? SO we search on our three key words: “Monarch butterfly habitat.” We have eliminated what we don’t want, and zero in on what we really do want. The resulting pages should all deal with the habitat of the Monarch butterfly. Of course there will be some results that are just news stories about a Monarch butterfly habitat, or sites that ask for help to protect a Monarch butterfly habitat; but you should also find information about the habitat, itself.</p><br /><p>Now, if I was looking for websites where I could purchase some butterfly bandages, I might use the keywords, “purchase butterfly bandage.” …Or if I wanted to find out how to do the butterfly swimming stroke, I might search using the keywords, “butterfly stroke swimming.”</p><br /><p>What keywords can you come up with? Give it a try!</p><br /><h2>Popular Sites for Searching</h2><br /><p>There are several Search Engines and Directories out there. Here is a list of some of the most popular ones.</p><br /><br /><p>Alta Vista <a href="http://www.altavista.com">www.altavista.com</a><br><br />Ask <a href="http://www.ask.com">www.ask.com</a><br><br />Ask for Kids <a href="http://www.askforkids.com">www.askforkids.com</a><br><br />Dogpile <a href="http://www.dogpile.com">www.dogpile.com</a><br><br />Excite <a href="http://www.excite.com">www.excite.com</a><br><br />Google <a href="http://www.google.com">www.google.com</a><br><br />Hot Bot <a href="http://www.hotbot.com">www.hotbot.com</a><br><br />Lycos <a href="http://www.lycos.com">www.lycos.com</a><br><br />WebCrawler <a href="http://www.webcrawler.com">www.webcrawler.com</a><br><br />Yahoo! <a href="http://www.yahoo.com">www.yahoo.com</a><br><br />Yahoo! Kids <a href="http://kids.yahoo.com">kids.yahoo.com</a></p><br /><h2>More to Come...</h2><br /><p>I have more links to post here.. so come back later. Also, I encourage you to add a comment with any links that you find to be helpful. Thanks!</p>Paul, the Computer Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674756893937440666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583945081807178694.post-53020544203092079642007-10-25T17:47:00.000-07:002007-10-25T17:50:09.163-07:00Welcome to Cub Scout Corner!I created this blog so that I would have one place to collect and present ideas for my Pack, my Roundtable Cubmaster Class and other Cub Scout activities, such as the Cub Leader PowWow class I was recently asked to teach. I guess I am going to be in 'Cub Scout mode' for life!Paul, the Computer Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674756893937440666noreply@blogger.com1