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The Scouting Stuff Podcast

The Scouting Stuff Team

Everything you should know about #Scouting in #Canada, and occasionally other places.

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00:47:32

James B Wood: It's Only an Hour a Week

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2024/09/27

Long-time Scouter and author James B Wood joins us to discuss his new book for current and prospective Scouting volunteers.Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by James B Wood, a Scouter from the UK Scout Association. Having been “in the trenches” as a volunteer for many years, he took it upon himself to write a book - now out and available in print or on Kindle - for current and prospective Scouters alike, to offer them guidance on what to expect and how to navigate the challenges of leading

00:09:33

Scouting Five - Week of September 9, 2024

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2024/09/13

Albania (re)joins WOSM, the UK gets a new Chief Scout...and the World Scout Conference happened.News Stories Scouting in Albania joins as the 176th Member Organization of World Scouting 2,000 Scouts gather for the opening of the 43rd World Scout Conference in Cairo 84 people join Scouting every hour: A decade of remarkable growth Scouts of China to host the 17th World Scout Moot in 2029 Denmark to host the 27th World Scout Jamboree in 2031 Boy Scouts explore sale of 500 acres of Sand Hill camp in

00:47:25

Neckerchiefs

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2024/08/12

Why do Scouts wear neckerchiefs?Podcast Topics After far too long, Ken and Colin sit down for another chat, this time about neckerchiefs...arguably one of the most universal symbols of the Scouting movement. Scouts from around the world sport neckers – a short name they’re affectionately known by – at all manner of events, and trading neckers is a common sign of friendship at Scouting events. Shout-Outs Jon left us a tip, and some encouraging words, at Buy Me a Coffee. "Thanks for the podcast

00:11:06

Scouting Five - Week of July 29, 2024

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2024/08/02

Philippine Scouts respond after a typhoon, Scouts Canada launches a helpline...and Italian Scouts take Vespas to Norway.News Stories Hope After the Storm: The Philippine Scouts' Relief for Typhoon Survivors Hope After the Storm: Donate Solidarity on Wheels: Italian Scouts' Vespa Expedition to Norway A Scouts Canada day camp is back in action and introducing a whole new group of kids to outdoor activities Scouts Canada Launches the Camptastic Helpline Just In Time For Camping Season Province

00:09:56

Scouting Five - Week of July 22, 2024

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2024/07/25

Kenyan Scouts double membership...and Scout jamborees take place in Canada, Iceland, and Norway.News Stories 5,500 Scouts and Guides Gather for the 7th Roverway 2024 in Norway Kenya Scouts Association doubles membership to 4.4 million Girl Scouts San Diego announces partnership with new baker More than 1,700 Scouts arriving for jamboree near Sooke Scout Jamboree in Sooke welcomes kids from around the world Over 400 Scouts from Canada have embarked on an unforgettable journey to the Landsmót skáta

00:10:05

Scouting Five - Week of June 24, 2024

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2024/06/25

Scouts need (more) volunteers, Bear Grylls steps down...and Mali joins WOSM.News Stories Scouts Canada sidelines 700 in York Region because volunteer shortage puts children and youth on wait list Volunteers urged to step up for Scouts Canada in Barrie Scouts Canada Seeks Volunteers and Business Support in Kingston Scouts Canada urgently needs volunteers in Burnaby Scouts Canada highlights Prince George as area needing volunteers Scouts Canada says more volunteers needed in 17 B.C. cities, including

00:07:32

Scouting Five - Week of May 20, 2024

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2024/05/24

Scouts Canada plants trees, Scouts BSA pilots co-ed troops...and UK Beaver Scouts hunt for the Gruffalo.News Stories Launching the Canadian Climate Challenge Applications for the Scouts Canada Scholarship Program are now open! Combined Troop Pilot Scouts honor veterans by placing flags at Appleton cemetery ahead of Memorial Day Ely Scouts Gruffalo hike for Cambridge Search and Rescue Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a

00:18:17

Scouting Five - Week of May 13, 2024

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2024/05/16

Scouts BSA renames to Scouting America, Scouts fundraise and rally to help...and a fire ravages a Canadian Scout Camp. News Stories Boy Scouts of America announces rebrand to ‘Scouting America’ Tides of Transformation: Thousands of Portuguese Scouts Leading the Charge Against Marine Litter Young People Innovating Solutions to Plastic Waste in Rwanda HRH Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg awarded Bronze Wolf for exceptional service to Scouting Scouts of Venezuela implements Interreligious Dialogue

00:29:43

Giant Hogweed

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2024/05/07

Let’s learn a bit about a particularly hazardous invasive plant to watch out for this summer. Podcast Topics Scouter John Kemp of the 5th Brant Troop joins Scouter Ken to discuss giant hogweed, an invasive plant that looks a bit like cow parsnip, and which grows near watercourses. Anyone out exploring in the bush should take care to avoid contact with giant hogweed; the sap damages the skin in a way that causes it to develop a severe burn when exposed to sunlight. John is also part of a group of

00:43:54

The Better Programs Initiative

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2024/04/25

What is the Better Programs Initiative? Let’s find out!Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Scouter Alicia, who is one of the representatives of Scouts Canada’s new Better Programs Initiative, a knowledge-sharing forum where Scouters can share (and find) ideas on how to run a top-tier Scouting program. Visit this episode's page at our website to find QR codes for the initiative and the Scouts Canada Network. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff

00:56:36

Transition Planning

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2024/04/11

If you aren’t already planning for how different roles within your group can transition between people, you need to be.Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Scouter Corey - the outgoing Group Commissioner for the 59th Edmonton Scout Group - to discuss the importance of planning for how to transition people out of (and into!) roles within a Scout Group. Transition planning takes many forms. Ideally, the outgoing role holder should mentor the incoming member to make sure that there’s a full

00:38:51

Youth Scouters

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2024/03/26

Youth between the ages of 14 and 17 can also volunteer as Scouters, at least in Scouts Canada.Podcast Topics In their first in-person sit-down session of the year, Scouter Ken and Scouter Colin discuss Youth Scouters. This is an extension of the volunteer apparatus within Scouts Canada that allows minors (between the ages of 14 and 17) to go through the training and interview process that adult volunteers must complete to become Scouters. Youth Scouters count toward ratio requirements as long as at

00:47:47

Busy Minds LIVE!

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2024/03/13

Scouts Canada has partnered with Busy Minds and Little Yogis Academy to help bring mindfulness into program content.Podcast Topics Scouter Ken and Scouter Mike are joined by Michelle Faber, the founder of Busy Minds, for a live discussion mindfulness, its importance to mental health, and the ways in which Scouts Canada is partnering with Busy Minds (and Little Yogis) to add mindfulness exercises into group programming. Learn more: Busy Minds Little Yogis Mindfulness apps discussed in the

00:35:18

Sasquatch Seekers LIVE!

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2024/02/29

The first ever LIVE episode of Scouting Stuff, and an introduction to Scouts Canada’s “Sasquatch Seekers” event.Podcast Topics In the first of what will become a series of LIVE episodes, Scouter Ken is joined by Kate Larkin - the Director of Program & Volunteer Services for Scouts Canada - to discuss the Sasquatch Seekers challenge. This is a series of four weekly challenges for Scout Groups across Canada to complete, exploring a variety of activities and skills all themed around the hunt for

00:41:40

#Beavers50

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2024/02/16

Beaver Scouts (at least in Canada) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024.Podcast Topics Scouter Ken and Scouter Colin - finally, only two months into 2024! - sit down (virtually) to discuss Beaver Scouts. Despite a popular Canadian legend that the program for “younger than Cub Scout” youth was developed in Canada and exported to the world, the actual history of it goes back a bit further...to Northern Ireland, in fact. But half a century ago, Scouts Canada officially launched its Beaver

00:47:41

A Tale of Two Commissioners

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2024/02/01

Two brothers - twins, at that! - discuss their introduction to Scouts Canada and the roles they’ve served in therewith. Podcast Topics Scouter Shayne and Scouter Sheldon rejoin the podcast for another episode, this time to discuss their respective Scouting journeys with Scouter Ken. Though they came to the organization in different ways (and at different times), they both ended up serving as Group Commissioners for two different Ontario Scout Groups at the same time. Also: camp cooking. We talk

00:25:34

The Rangemaster

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2024/01/05

What is the rangemaster role within Scouting, and how do you become one? Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Scouter Sheldon, the program director for Camp Everton in Ontario (and, coincidentally, the brother of Scouter Shayne from Episode 144). Much of the discussion in this episode focuses on the role of the rangemaster, which within Scouts Canada is a specifically-trained person who can run archery, pelletry, and even axe/tomahawk-throwing. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the

00:45:26

Scouts Lead Stuff

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2023/12/22

Where can youth find leadership opportunities? Funny you should ask! Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Scouter Shayne from Ontario for this episode. Among many other roles, Scouter Shayne has served as a Group Commissioner, a Section Scouter, and a Contact Scouter, and has also been with the Canadian Forces for three decades. The discussion ranges over a few topics, including the similarities and differences between Scouting and the military, why girls being part of Scouting is still a

00:08:35

Scouting Five - Week of December 11, 2023

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2023/12/16

Scouts across Africa help the vulnerable, Scouts in Canada sell trees...and Scouts were even at COP28. News Stories Advancing Gender Equality through Scouting in Ethiopia Reintegrating Vulnerable Young People through Ticket to Life Initiative in Africa 4th World Scout Education Congress Shaping the Future of Education in Scouting Congress Roadmap sets direction for education in Scouting to be more transformative, inclusive and innovative World Scouting Brings Youth Voices to COP28 Climate

00:08:34

Scouting Five - Week of Nov. 20, 2023

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2023/11/24

Scouts help with hurricane relief, JOTA-JOTI breaks records...and Hungarian Scouts camp on a river. News Stories Scouts de Mexico Extend a Helping Hand in Hurricane Aftermath A Record JOTA-JOTI! Digital Meets In Person for an Epic Jamboree No need to fear… the Boy Scouts are here! River Scout Camp: A Journey Through Time with Hungarian Scouts Scouts fees rise to fund new safeguarding team Swindon Gang Show returns: Scouts and Guides light up stage Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the

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