Top Ten Wilderness Survival Tips

Now this is funny stuff folks I was reading Troop 483 Blog and I saw it posted there . I just love their blog it is great. Good job guys. This is just about the way it goes sometimes in scouting. We are always guaranteed a good laugh.

Top Ten Wilderness Survival Tips

May 10, 2007 by buffaloeagle

10. Avoid pitching your tent on the rim of an active volcano.
9. The average bee can only sting once. The average hive contains 3000 bees.
8. Ketchup and black pepper, applied generously, can mask the flavor of almost anything.
7. Never doze off with raw meat in your sleeping bag.
6. Never play leap-frog with elk.
5. Always carry a water filter or purification tablets… or lots of extra toilet paper.
4. Remember: a rattlesnake is just as scared of you as you are of it. But keep in mind that the snake’s the one with poison fangs.
3. If attacked by a bear, play dead. It won’t fool the bear, but it’ll be good practice for you.
2. There’s no need to be afraid of strange noises in the night. Anything that intends you harm will stalk you silently.
1. If buzzards are circling overhead, then buzzard droppings are the least of your problems !

The BSA Youtube Channel

You have to see it. It's great...Youtube has a boy scout channel. I love it. I was so excited to see this. I'm glad to see the National office is trying to promote Scouting in other ways besides just the scout zone and such. So take a look and see what you think. It's pretty cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QHiyatP1u0

Boy Scouts Dutch Oven Cookbook

Found this while just searching around. It may come in handy. You may be able to get some ideas for your next Dutch Oven adventure with your troop. Good luck hope you find a great recipe that you will enjoy for years to come with your boys.

Boy Scouts' Dutch Oven Cookbook

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Lessons From The Geese...Teamwork

Lessons From The Geese

by Robert McNeish, Associate Superintendent of Baltimore Public Schools

We live in an area where geese are very common. We see them coming in the Fall and leaving early Spring. Their migration is an awesome sight. There is an interdependence in the way geese function.
FACT: As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an "uplift" for the bird following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew alone.
LESSON: People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.
FACT: Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone. It quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the "lifting power" of the bird immediately in front.
LESSON: If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those who are headed where we want to go.
FACT: When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into the formation and another goose flies at the point position.
LESSON: It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership--people, as with geese, are interdependent with each other.
FACT: The geese in formation honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.
LESSON: We need to make sure our "honking" from behind is encouraging, not something less helpful.
FACT: When a goose gets sick or wounded or shot down, two geese drop out of formation to follow him [her] down to help and protect him [her]. They stay with him [her] until [s]he is either able to fly again or dies. Then they launch out on their own with another formation or catch up with their flock.
LESSON: If we have as much sense as the geese, we will stand by each other.

Troop 51 Proudly Announces Our First Eagle Scout Sean Huff

Here at Troop 51 the talk is all about our Sean. We have an Eagle Ceremony coming up. We are celebrating Sean,our first Eagle Scout from the Troop. Oh are we ever proud of this young man. His parents are bubbling over with pride and joy at which they have every right.What an accomplishment. 2 of every 100 scouts will become an Eagle Scout. I as a leader am simply in awe. Sean has done a tremendous job completing his Eagle Scout and deserves to hold his head high with extreme pride for his accomplishment. We with great pride and happiness present to you our first Eagle Scout here at Troop 51.
Sean is going to also be a future Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 51...bravo Sean.
Without further ado I present Sean Huff Eagle Scout.....

Saturday marks annual Hike Day - SunGazette.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - Williamsport-Sun Gazette

It’s National Trail Day this Saturday June 6,2009. Get out with your troop and hike or just do something great outdoors. We are holding our troop meetings at the Riverside Park in Greenville, PA. For anyone interested in joining our troop just come. You will never be sorry you joined.

We are always looking for new scouts to join so why not. If you are a young man interested in adventure and the outdoors, come and find out what Scouting  is about.  Leaders get your scouts out. Be active and show them exactly what the scouting program is about…the great outdoors. So go Leaders go take a hike! Click on the link below to read and to get more information in your area about Annual Hike Day.

Saturday marks annual Hike Day - SunGazette.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - Williamsport-Sun Gazette

What An Honor....If Matthew Can Do It...All Boys Can Do It

What pride this scout must have. Not only was he born with Down's Syndrome a challenge of its own but he has attained the honor of becoming an Eagle Scout. Job well done Matthew....Troop 51 commends you. Congratulations from Troop 51,great job may you have much success in your future.

Developing Integrity In Sports/ Boy Scouts

This gentlemen has many great words to say to our young men about sports. We as a troop support our youth involvement in sports and encourage them to be involved. Very motivational for our youth. This gentleman is just great.It is a 4 part series.

100 Years Of Scouting

I am extremely proud of the scouting program. Our young men are just so great. I cannot say enough kind words about the deeds that they do for others. The way they care for our earth is something we all need to be proud of. Our scouts will surely go on to live the scout law. As leaders,we are proud to be involved in the lives of each and every one of these young men. I think this is a great video and I think it shows what scouting is about and what our young men are about. See what you think.