The SMM Podcast

About The Show

Hi There and Welcome to the SMM Podcast. A podcast about the Boy Scout Program, Camping, Skills, Leadership, and tips. The SMM podcast is here to help you deliver the promise of Scouting through thoughts and discussions, ideas, and commentary.

Enjoy the shows, I hope you can take something away from them to make Scouting a better experience for your Scouts and a Great time for you!

Have a Great Scouting Day!

About The Host

Jerry is a Scoutmaster of a Scout Troop in Northwest Oregon, just out side of Portland. He has been involved with Scouting for 20 years or so. A family guy in a Scouting family! His love of Scouting has brought him to the wonderful world of podcasting and he hopes to help Scout leaders deliver the promise of Scouting through thoughts and discussions, tips and ideas, and just plain fun.

Jerry’s passion for high adventure comes out in his podcasts, an avid Backpacker, Climber, and fan of the out doors, he loves to share his passion and love for Scouting. Jerry has two sons in the program, John 17, and Josh 15, both Life Scouts putting their Eagle Packets together. They push him on the trail, and never cease to amaze him on the rocks. Have a Great Scouting Day!

E-Mail: tbirdironchef@gmail.com
Skype: jerry.schleining
Facebook: facebook.com/jerry.schleiningjr
Blog: www.thescoutmasterminute.net

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Show Episodes

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Founders Day – SMM101 - February 22, 2012

Today is Founders Day.  In this show we talk a bit about founders day and hear a word from the Scouting’s Secretary General, Luc Panissod.  We also talk about vision and why Scouting is important to me.  Plus a cool song I picked up along the way.
Hope you enjoy the Show.
Drop me an email at tbirdironchef@gmail.com, leave some feedback or leave a comment on the blog.
Have a Great Scouting Day!



SMMPodcast Show 100! - January 23, 2012

Ok.. it’s finally here.. Show 100!
Before you download or listen to the show.. you need to go to the Blog (thescoutmasterminute.net) and get your 3 D glasses. 
Print these glasses.. you will be needing them for the SMMPodcast SHOW 100!  IN 3D.  Listen in as I am interviewed or at least have a great discussion with Scouting Friend and District Commissioner Gary.
We talk about the 1st 99 shows and the future of the SMMPodcast, Journey to Excellence, and more.
Its been a great journey to thru the first 100 shows!
Thank you to all that listen in, give feedback, and keep me going.  I appreciate it!
I hope you enjoy the show.
Have a Great Scouting Day!



SMMPodcast #99 - December 21, 2011

Welcome Back, In this show we talk about a new Charter, My Son’s Eagle Award, and Christmas.
The music at the end of the show is provided by the Reynolds High School Symphony and Winds Ensemble playimg “What Child is this”.  It is recorded live from their Winter concert.  My daughter plays Clarinet in the band and they are very good. 
Enjoy the Show and the music.
Please leave feedback, drop us an email or shoot a tweet.. let us know what you think and how we are doing.
This show is sponsored by Badge Magic, without their help.. merit badges would not have been on John’s sash for the BOR.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Great Scouting Day!



SMMPodcast # 98 Gear Q&A - November 23, 2011

Welcome back, in this show we answer a listeners email on gear.  It is a peek into some of the gear I take and why.
Hope you enjoy the show.
I am looking for help with the 100th Show.. drop a voice mail to the SMMVoicemail Box by calling 503.308.8297 or you can email me a recorded voice message.  I really want you to be a part my 100th Show.. so get your voice message in.
Thank you all for your continued support and listening.
This show is sponsored by the Boy Scout Store
Have a Great Scouting Day!



SMM #97 Shakedowns, Winter eats, and Service - November 16, 2011

Howdy, welcome back.  This is show #97 and we are talking about conducting shakedowns for your next adventure, a great recipe for filling up a cold belly, and providing service opportunities for our Scouts during this season of giving thanks.
The show is sponsored by ClassB.com
Check out the Blog for the recipe in the show.  Leave some feedback, I love to hear from you.
Thanks for listening and Have a Great Scouting Day!



SMMPodcast #96 -The Scoutmaster Conference LIVE - November 8, 2011

Welcome Back!  In this show you will listen in on a class I taught at our Councils Program and Training Conference.  This class is on the Scoutmaster Conference.  I used the National Supplemental training on the subject and if you would like to follow along with the slides from the class you can download them HERE.
Thanks for listening.  Leave us some feedback and enjoy the show.
Have a Great Scouting Day!



Are you a gram weenie? - October 26, 2011

Welcome back, this is show #95! sorry for the long wait, but… well.. you know.  This show talks about shaving weight and volume in your backpack.  Don’t forget to leave some feedback.
This show is sponsored by the Boy Scout Store.
Have a Great Scouting Day!



SMMPodcast # 94- Where do we go now? - September 29, 2011

After a month without putting out a show… here is show #94.  In this show we talk about where we go from here, annual planning and a Fantastic year of Scouting!
Sponsored by ClassB.com
Enjoy the Show.
Have a Great Scouting Day!



SMMPodcast # 93 – Chatting with the SPL - August 25, 2011

Summer Camp is now over and its all about the memories, lessons, and fun that we had.  In this show I talk with the SPL of my Troop.  I must say, he’s probably the best guest I have ever had on the show.  It was a pleasure to sit and talk with him.  Listen in on a great conversation.
Have a Great Scouting Day!

This show is sponsored by the Boy Scout Store.



SMM92- Summer Camp and Annual Planning - August 3, 2011

In this show we talk about Summer Camp!!  Incentives for older Scouts and getting younger guys to attend.  We also talk a little about the Annual planning conference and coaching the Scouts to a successful year of Scouting!
This show is brought to you by Badge Magic.
Have a Great Scouting Day!



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