The Scoutmaster Minute » The Scoutmaster Minute http://www.ptcmedia.net Hi! My name is Jerry and I am the Scoutmaster of Troop 664 in Gresham, OR. A while back someone told me to write stuff down, to share my Scouting experience with other people. And so I created a blog. You can read it here. That blog lead to some folks asking me to try my hand at podcasting, and that is where this site came from. I suppose to let you know a bit about me, I have been in Scouting nearly all my life. I had the best opportunities to be a Scout as a youth in the Transatlantic Council while we lived in Holland. It was Scouting like you can not imagine. Later we moved to Louisiana were Scouting took a sharp turn to an adventure in Backpacking. This led to a life long love of Backpacking and the rest as they say is History. One day, my oldest Son brought home a flyer to join Cub Scouts and our Scouting life started up again. I have been an adult leader since then. I have enjoyed serving as a Den leader, Cubmaster, and now the most rewarding position of all, Scoutmaster. Link/Feeds Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:51:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 ©PTC Media cubmasterchris@gmail.com (PTC Media) cubmasterchris@gmail.com(PTC Media) Kids and Family 1440 cub,scout,boy,bsa A podcast for Scouts and Scouters to deliver the promise of Scouting through thoughts, discussions and a whole lot of fun. PTC Media PTC Media tbirdironchef@gmail.com No no http://www.ptcmedia.net/images/144x144smm.jpg The Scoutmaster Minute http://www.ptcmedia.net 144 144 SMM 61- Chatting with Shannon at the National Jamboree http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/08/smm-61-chatting-with-shannon-at-the-national-jamboree/ http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/08/smm-61-chatting-with-shannon-at-the-national-jamboree/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:58:27 +0000 scoutmasterjerry http://www.ptcmedia.net/?p=2070 We are back from the National Jamboree, and now its time to share. This recording is from the July 31st recording that Shannon, from the MISS Show and I did while at Jambo.
We will talk more about Jamboree in the future.
Enjoy the show.

This show is sponsored by the Boy Scout Store.

Have a Great Scouting Day!

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]]> http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/08/smm-61-chatting-with-shannon-at-the-national-jamboree/feed/ 0 39:35 We are back from the National Jamboree, and now its time to share. This recording is from the July 31st recording that Shannon, from the ... We are back from the National Jamboree, and now its time to share. This recording is from the July 31st recording that Shannon, from the MISS Show and I did while at Jambo. We will talk more about Jamboree in the future. Enjoy the show. This show is sponsored by the Boy Scout Store. Have a Great Scouting Day! The,Scoutmaster,Minute PTC Media no No SMM Special Jamboree Edition 1 http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/08/smm-special-jamboree-edition-1/ http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/08/smm-special-jamboree-edition-1/#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:42:20 +0000 scoutmasterjerry http://www.ptcmedia.net/?p=2052 From The BSA 100 Jamboree

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]]> http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/08/smm-special-jamboree-edition-1/feed/ 0 11:08 From The BSA 100 Jamboree From The BSA 100 Jamboree The,Scoutmaster,Minute PTC Media no No SMM 60 – Jamboree Edition… the story starts here! http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/07/smm-60-jamboree-edition-the-story-starts-here/ http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/07/smm-60-jamboree-edition-the-story-starts-here/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:53:44 +0000 scoutmasterjerry http://www.ptcmedia.net/?p=2026 Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute.
This show is short and sweet, it is the introduction to a series of Special Editions that will be brought to you from the 2010 National Scout Jamboree at Ft. A.P. Hill!
Listen in and share the experience of a life time!

Have a Great Scouting Day!

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]]> http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/07/smm-60-jamboree-edition-the-story-starts-here/feed/ 0 10:21 Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute. This show is short and sweet, it is the introduction to a series of Special Editions that will be brought ... Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute. This show is short and sweet, it is the introduction to a series of Special Editions that will be brought to you from the 2010 National Scout Jamboree at Ft. A.P. Hill! Listen in and share the experience of a life time! Have a Great Scouting Day! The,Scoutmaster,Minute PTC Media no No SMM 59- Building a High Adventure Program in your Troop http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/07/smm-59-building-a-high-adventure-program-in-your-troop/ http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/07/smm-59-building-a-high-adventure-program-in-your-troop/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:12:29 +0000 scoutmasterjerry http://www.ptcmedia.net/?p=2000 Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute Podcast. In this show we talk about High Adventure programs in your Troop.
Building a High Adventure program in your Troop does not require a Trip to Philmont.. You can do it in your own Council area and in the State you live in. The sky is the limit when it comes to Scouting and High Adventure!
Have a Great Scouting Day!

Leave us Feedback at the forums, on iTunes, and of course drop me an email tbirdironchef@gmail.com

Resources for this Show:

Age Appropriate Guidelines Pull out
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/ageguides.pdf
Age Appropriate Guidlines
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/Age-AppropriateGuidelines.aspx
Guide to Safe Scouting
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/GSS/gss09.aspx
Passport to High Adventure
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/PassporttoHighAdventure.aspx
Council High Adventure Program Search
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Applications/highadventuresearch.aspx

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]]> http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/07/smm-59-building-a-high-adventure-program-in-your-troop/feed/ 0 28:19 Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute Podcast. In this show we talk about High Adventure programs in your Troop. Building a High Adventure program in ... Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute Podcast. In this show we talk about High Adventure programs in your Troop. Building a High Adventure program in your Troop does not require a Trip to Philmont.. You can do it in your own Council area and in the State you live in. The sky is the limit when it comes to Scouting and High Adventure! Have a Great Scouting Day! Leave us Feedback at the forums, on iTunes, and of course drop me an email tbirdironchef@gmail.com Resources for this Show: Age Appropriate Guidelines Pull out http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/ageguides.pdf Age Appropriate Guidlines http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/Age-AppropriateGuidelines.aspx Guide to Safe Scouting http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/GSS/gss09.aspx Passport to High Adventure http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/PassporttoHighAdventure.aspx Council High Adventure Program Search http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Applications/highadventuresearch.aspx The,Scoutmaster,Minute PTC Media no No SMM 58- Wood Badge http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/06/smm-58-wood-badge/ http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/06/smm-58-wood-badge/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 05:02:28 +0000 scoutmasterjerry http://www.ptcmedia.net/?p=1987 Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute… In this show we talk about Wood Badge for the 21st Century.

Scott and I are both proud members of the Beaver Patrol and in this show we share some of our Wood Badge Experience as well as talk about what Wood Badge offers to all Scouters.

Some references from the Show:  www.woodbadge.org

Special thanks to this shows sponsor the Boy Scout Store.

Thanks for the feedback and comments.  Keep them coming!  Leave your feedback at the Scoutmaster Minute forum at PTCMedia.net.  Drop us an email at tbirdironchef@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail on the Scoutmaster Minute Listener Line – 206-350-5430 we would love to hear from you.

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]]> http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/06/smm-58-wood-badge/feed/ 0 43:20 Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute... In this show we talk about Wood Badge for the 21st Century. Scott and I are both proud members of ... Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute... In this show we talk about Wood Badge for the 21st Century. Scott and I are both proud members of the Beaver Patrol and in this show we share some of our Wood Badge Experience as well as talk about what Wood Badge offers to all Scouters. Some references from the Show: nbsp;www.woodbadge.org Special thanks to this shows sponsor the Boy Scout Store. Thanks for the feedback and comments. nbsp;Keep them coming! nbsp;Leave your feedback at the Scoutmaster Minute forum at PTCMedia.net. nbsp;Drop us an email at tbirdironchef@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail on the Scoutmaster Minute Listener Line - 206-350-5430 we would love to hear from you. Have a Great Scouting Day! The,Scoutmaster,Minute PTC Media no No SMM 57- Delivering the Promise http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/06/smm-57-delivering-the-promise/ http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/06/smm-57-delivering-the-promise/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:23:24 +0000 scoutmasterjerry http://www.ptcmedia.net/?p=1961 Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute, in this show we talk about what it takes to Deliver the Promise of Scouting.

Leave us feedback here on the PTCMedia forums and try out our new Scoutmaster Minute Voicemail line at 206-350-5430.

We really want to hear from you.

Drop us a message.

You can also email us at tbirdironchef@gmail.com

Enjoy the Show and Have a Great Scouting Day!

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]]> http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/06/smm-57-delivering-the-promise/feed/ 0 23:22 Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute, in this show we talk about what it takes to Deliver the Promise of Scouting. Leave us feedback here on ... Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute, in this show we talk about what it takes to Deliver the Promise of Scouting. Leave us feedback here on the PTCMedia forums and try out our new Scoutmaster Minute Voicemail line at 206-350-5430. We really want to hear from you. Drop us a message. You can also email us at tbirdironchef@gmail.com Enjoy the Show and Have a Great Scouting Day! The,Scoutmaster,Minute PTC Media no No SMM 56- the Best of the Scoutmaster Minute – Bully’s http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/05/smm-56-the-best-of-the-scoutmaster-minute-bullys/ http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/05/smm-56-the-best-of-the-scoutmaster-minute-bullys/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 01:36:40 +0000 scoutmasterjerry http://www.ptcmedia.net/?p=1935 Welcome back the Scoutmaster Minute.  In this show we are revisiting an older show of mine, show number 4.  It seems so long ago.

This podcast focuses on Bullying. 
With the new Scout requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class all centered on Bullying, it was time to get a podcast out there.  Using the BSA’s Bullying awareness presentation as a guide, this podcast gives definitions and solutions for bullying in your unit.

Here are references on this subject, courtesy of The Boy Scouts of America presentation on Bullying.

Boy Scouts of America. (2008) Rank Requirement Changes.www.scouting.org/boyscouts/resources/32215/rankchanges.html 
Boy Scouts of America. (2007) Power Pack Pals #1: Bullying Comic Book.  
Feinberg, T. (2003) “Bullying Prevention and Intervention,” National Association of School Principals.
Produced in cooperation with the National Association of School Psychologists. 
Jeffries, P. W. & Goodwin, K. (2001) Stop School Bullying: Kalamazoo College’s Site Dedicated to Creating Safe Learning Environments for Kids.Kalamazoo, MI: Kalamazoo College.http://www.kzoo.edu/psych/stop%5Fbullying/  
National Crime Prevention Council (2006) http://www.ncpc.org/topics/by-audience/parents/bullying/ 
Newman, D. A., Horne, A. M., Bartolomucci, C. L. (2000) Bully Busters- A Teacher’s Manual for Helping Bullies, Victims, and Bystanders. Champaign, IL: Research Press.  Olweus, D. (1993) Bullying at School: What We Know and What We Can Do.
Oxford, UK: Blackwell. Sassu, K. A., Elinoff, M. J., Bray, M. A., & Kehle, T. J. (2004) “Bullies and Victims – Information for Parents.” Helping Children at Home and at School II: Handouts for Families and Educators. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists. Sheras, P. (2002) Your Child: Bully or Victim? New York, NY:
Skylight Press. Tassell, B. (2006) “Dealing with Bullies,” Don’t Feed the Bully.Santa Claus, IN: Llessat Publishing.www.dontfeedthebully.com/DealingwithBullies.html 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2004) Stop Bullying Now!http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov

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]]> http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/05/smm-56-the-best-of-the-scoutmaster-minute-bullys/feed/ 0 37:44 Welcome back the Scoutmaster Minute. nbsp;In this show we are revisiting an older show of mine, show number 4. nbsp;It seems so long ago. This podcast ... Welcome back the Scoutmaster Minute. nbsp;In this show we are revisiting an older show of mine, show number 4. nbsp;It seems so long ago. This podcast focuses on Bullying.nbsp; With the new Scout requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class all centered on Bullying, it was time to get a podcast out there.nbsp; Using the BSArsquo;s Bullying awareness presentation as a guide, this podcast gives definitions and solutions for bullying in your unit. Here are references on this subject, courtesy of The Boy Scouts of America presentation on Bullying. Boy Scouts of America. (2008)nbsp;Rank Requirement Changes.www.scouting.org/boyscouts/resources/32215/rankchanges.htmlnbsp; Boy Scouts of America. (2007)nbsp;Power Pack Pals #1: Bullying Comic Book.nbsp;nbsp; Feinberg, T. (2003) ldquo;Bullying Prevention and Intervention,rdquo; National Association of School Principals. Produced in cooperation with the National Association of School Psychologists.nbsp; Jeffries, P. W. #38; Goodwin, K. (2001)nbsp;Stopnbsp;School Bullying: Kalamazoo Collegersquo;s Site Dedicated to Creating Safe Learning Environments for Kids.Kalamazoo, MI: Kalamazoo College.http://www.kzoo.edu/psych/stop%5Fbullying/nbsp;nbsp; National Crime Prevention Council (2006)nbsp;http://www.ncpc.org/topics/by-audience/parents/bullying/nbsp; Newman, D. A., Horne, A. M., Bartolomucci, C. L. (2000)nbsp;Bully Busters- A Teacherrsquo;s Manual for Helping Bullies, Victims, and Bystanders.nbsp;Champaign, IL: Research Press.nbsp;nbsp;Olweus, D. (1993)nbsp;Bullying at School: What We Know and What We Can Do. Oxford, UK: Blackwell.nbsp;Sassu, K. A., Elinoff, M. J., Bray, M. A., #38; Kehle, T. J. (2004) ldquo;Bullies and Victims ndash; Information for Parents.rdquo;nbsp;Helping Children at Home and at School II: Handouts for Families and Educators.nbsp;Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.nbsp;Sheras, P. (2002)nbsp;Your Child: Bully or Victim?nbsp;New York, NY: Skylight Press.nbsp;Tassell, B. (2006) ldquo;Dealing with Bullies,rdquo;nbsp;Donrsquo;t Feed the Bully.Santa Claus, IN: Llessat Publishing.www.dontfeedthebully.com/DealingwithBullies.htmlnbsp; U.S.nbsp;Department of Health and Human Services. (2004)nbsp;Stop Bullying Now!http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov The,Scoutmaster,Minute PTC Media no No SMM 55 – The Scouting Heritage Merit Badge http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/05/smm-55-the-scouting-heritage-merit-badge/ http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/05/smm-55-the-scouting-heritage-merit-badge/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 05:01:32 +0000 scoutmasterjerry http://www.ptcmedia.net/?p=1913 The Scouting Heritage Merit Badge is a new merit badge and a great way to allow Scouts to learn about the rich history and heritage of not only the Boy Scouts of America but the Scouting movement.

Join Scoutmaster Jerry and his new co host Scott as they go through the requirements of the Scouting Heritage Merit Badge.  This is a great listen for anyone looking into being a merit badge counselor for this Merit badge, as well as a peak into Scoutings rich history.

The first person to leave feedback on this show, either in the forum, the blog, or via email will receive a copy of Alvin Townley’s book Legacy of Honor.

This show is sponsored by Class B.com

Have a Great Scouting Day!

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]]> http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/05/smm-55-the-scouting-heritage-merit-badge/feed/ 0 59:14 The Scouting Heritage Merit Badge is a new merit badge and a great way to allow Scouts to learn about the rich history and heritage ... The Scouting Heritage Merit Badge is a new merit badge and a great way to allow Scouts to learn about the rich history and heritage of not only the Boy Scouts of America but the Scouting movement. Join Scoutmaster Jerry and his new co host Scott as they go through the requirements of the Scouting Heritage Merit Badge. nbsp;This is a great listen for anyone looking into being a merit badge counselor for this Merit badge, as well as a peak into Scoutings rich history. The first person to leave feedback on this show, either in the forum, the blog, or via email will receive a copy of Alvin Townley's book Legacy of Honor. This show is sponsored by Class B.com Have a Great Scouting Day! The,Scoutmaster,Minute PTC Media no No SMM 54 – What Do You Expect? http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/04/smm-54-what-do-you-expect/ http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/04/smm-54-what-do-you-expect/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:33:57 +0000 scoutmasterjerry http://www.ptcmedia.net/?p=1873 Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute… In this show we get a peek around the camp table with Scoutmaster Jerry and the Assistant Scoutmasters plus a couple new Dads talking about Scouting and what they expect.

Of course any good camp discussion would not be compete without a few good stories.

This show is sponsored by Badge Magic.

Have a Great Scouting Day!

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]]> http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/04/smm-54-what-do-you-expect/feed/ 0 29:32 Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute... In this show we get a peek around the camp table with Scoutmaster Jerry and the Assistant Scoutmasters plus ... Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute... In this show we get a peek around the camp table with Scoutmaster Jerry and the Assistant Scoutmasters plus a couple new Dads talking about Scouting and what they expect. Of course any good camp discussion would not be compete without a few good stories. This show is sponsored by Badge Magic. Have a Great Scouting Day! The,Scoutmaster,Minute PTC Media no No The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast- 53 The PLC fixing the Train Wreck http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/04/the-scoutmaster-minute-podcast-53-the-plc-fixing-the-train-wreck/ http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/04/the-scoutmaster-minute-podcast-53-the-plc-fixing-the-train-wreck/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:31:30 +0000 scoutmasterjerry http://www.ptcmedia.net/?p=1854 Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute, in this show we will talk about fixing your troop with the PLC.

Inspired from an email I received from a loyal listener, we talk about the success of a Troop and that it starts with the PLC.

Leave feedback in the forums at PTCmedia.net or on iTunes… or you can drop me an email at tbirdironchef@gmail.com

This show is sponsored by ClassB.com

Have a Great Scouting Day!

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]]> http://www.ptcmedia.net/2010/04/the-scoutmaster-minute-podcast-53-the-plc-fixing-the-train-wreck/feed/ 0 23:29 Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute, in this show we will talk about fixing your troop with the PLC. Inspired from an email I received from ... Welcome back to the Scoutmaster Minute, in this show we will talk about fixing your troop with the PLC. Inspired from an email I received from a loyal listener, we talk about the success of a Troop and that it starts with the PLC. Leave feedback in the forums at PTCmedia.net or on iTunes... or you can drop me an email at tbirdironchef@gmail.com This show is sponsored by ClassB.com Have a Great Scouting Day! The,Scoutmaster,Minute PTC Media no No