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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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00:48:13

La CyclOdyssée

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2023/11/10

Two of the three French Scouters who traveled by bicycle to WSJ 2023 tell us all about their adventure! Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Florian and Antonin – two of the three French Scouters who comprise La CyclOdyssée, who we mentioned briefly in the January 16 episode of Scouting Five – to discuss their 7-month journey to the World Scout Jamboree in Korea. Because rather than fly from France to get there, they opted instead to ride their bicycles, covering over 15,000 kilometers in 7

00:04:05

Scouting Five - Week of October 16, 2023

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2023/10/20

Are you taking part in JOTA-JOTI this year? News Stories Sadly, there won’t be any Scouting Stuff neckers or crests at this time; orders for both items didn’t meet the production thresholds. If you placed an order, it’ll be cancelled and you’ll get a refund. Stickers are still available, however! The Biggest Annual Scouting Event is On: It’s JOTA-JOTI 2023! ScoutLink ScoutWired Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a

00:32:02

Transatlantic Council

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2023/10/12

A bit more information about how Scouts BSA' Transatlantic Council is structured, and the role Kandersteg plays in it. Podcast Topics Scouter Will, from Scouts BSA’s Transatlantic Council, joins the podcast to discuss the Council and its role in allowing the children of deployed soldiers and diplomats to continue participating in Scouting even when they’re nowhere near the United States. And as it turns out, Kandersteg International Scout Centre – which they call Camp Alpine – is an integral

00:08:28

Scouting Five - Week of October 2, 2023

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2023/10/06

A successful musical fundraiser, Scouts Canada apologizes...and Scouts in Brazil get crafty with plastic waste. News Stories Aberdeen Explorer Scouts invited to Scottish Parliament to mark fundraising efforts Scouts Canada issues apology for role in ‘historical harm’ on Indigenous Peoples The Girl Scouts are discontinuing a cult-favorite cookie Moment cub scouts as young as seven dodge traffic on dark country lane after getting lost on map reading exercise that was only supposed to be one mile

00:16:15

Battleship

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2023/09/29

Scouter Paul from the Hudson Explorers explains a fun game his unit plays with paper boats...and fire. Podcast Topics Whilst at Kander100, Scouter Ken met up with Scouter Paul from the Hudson Explorers, an Explorer Scout unit based in Sutton Coldfield, just outside of Birmingham. Some of the unit are regular listeners of the podcast, and that little meet & greet turned into an invitation to join them - and a few other contingents from various countries - in a game they called

00:10:02

Scouting Five - Week of September 18, 2023

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2023/09/22

Scouts respond to disasters, another Scout Group loses gear to theft...and you can now get a podcast necker or badge! News Stories Scouting Stuff Merchandise Pre-Orders Ride the Waves Not the Waste with Scouts of Trinidad & Tobago Libyan Scouts' Heroic Response to Devastating Floods Morocco’s Scouts unite to launch relief efforts after deadly earthquake Moncton, N.B. scout troop loses $8,000 worth of camping equipment in theft Scouts celebrate 70 years in Rossland Subscribe Follow Us and

01:01:10

Jamboree Debrief

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2023/09/13

The Kander100 Jamboree was a huge success. World Jamboree 2023...not so much. Podcast Topics Ken and Colin discuss the challenges - to put it mildly - faced by those who attended the 25th World Scout Jamboree in Korea this summer, as well as the response of WOSM and various national contingents to the heat wave and other issues that emerged at the site. And then the conversation shifts to Kander100 and the experience of the Canadian Contingent thereat, as well as how Ken and his family enjoyed their

00:15:14

Scouting Five - Week of September 4, 2023

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2023/09/06

Jamborees around the world, a new WOSM member organization...and a disturbing documentary. News Stories Scouts Honor: The disturbing true story behind Netflix documentary Former Scouts Canada employee sentenced to 4 years for sex crimes Proposed settlement reached in Ralph Rowe lawsuit A wave of transformation: 80,000 Scouts spark change in Algeria Saudi Girls in Scouting Volunteer in Large Numbers During Pilgrim Service Kander100 43,000 Scouts unite for 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea WOSM

00:47:37

Pinkies

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2023/09/01

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a volunteer at Kandersteg International Scout Centre? Podcast Topics Scouter Ken chats with Sam (from Canada) and Laura (from the United States), two “Pinkies” (read: seasonal volunteers) at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC). Sam and Laura explain what it’s like to be a Pinkie, as well as how to apply for the role. Pinkies serve three-month terms roughly corresponding to the four seasons, and the application process includes a motivation letter, a

00:25:36

Interview with Jack Higgins

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2023/08/15

An interview with Jack Higgins, the director of the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC). Podcast Topics Scouter Ken was at Kander100 (also called KISC100), the large(r) jamboree held to celebrate the centenary of the “permanent mini-jamboree” that the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) in Switzerland was founded to be. As it happened, some of the media staff at KISC had heard Episode 137, and asked Scouter Ken if he’d be interested in doing an interview with Jack Higgins, the

00:13:32

Kandersteg Update

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2023/08/01

A short update on how things are going at Kander100 (aka KISC 100), the jamboree celebrating the centenary of Kandersteg International Scout Centre.

00:13:58

Scouting Five - Week of July 17, 2023

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2023/07/21

Scouts help refugees, a king is crowned...and what SHOULD you expect at a Jamboree? News Stories From Fundraisers to Advocates: Norwegian Guides and Scouts Transform Lives of Young Refugees Scout Camp in a Refugee Camp: How Scouting is Helping in Malawi Arab Parajamboree sets the bar for hosting inclusive Scout events Scouts support King Charles III’s Coronation at Westminster Abbey Scouts design TransLink’s first-ever scout badge Westfield Scouts live motto “Be Prepared” at Memorial Day

00:50:33

Jamboree Cultural Day

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2023/07/19

Some brief thoughts on how to prepare your Group (or Contingent) for Cultural Day at whatever Jamboree you’re attending. Podcast Topics Cultural Day has become a staple of Jamborees, and it’s important to be prepared for it. As Scout.org notes: "In the middle of Sunday, each unit puts on a demonstration illustrating the culture of their country, region, or locality. The camp is closed to visitors. This is your opportunity to cook, sing, dance, or offer an experience from your country that will

00:05:14

Scouting Five - Week of June 26, 2023

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2023/06/27

Explorer Scouts fundraise with an album, and Scouts Canada launches a helpline. News Stories Straight Outta Mannofield Scouts Canada launches free helpline for all your camping calamities Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram| Locals | Discord | Mighty Networks | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

00:35:19

Cuborama

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2023/06/22

What happens when you let a bunch of Venturer Scouts run a Cub camp? Podcast Topics Scouter Andrew returns with another recorded interview, this time with members of the 1st Bow Valley Venturers and Rovers, who recently hosted a Cuborama in southern Alberta. Shout-Outs A big shout-out to the 1st Bow Valley Venturers and Rovers for agreeing to this interview, and for putting on what sounds like a fantastic Cuborama. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us |

00:46:24

Kander100

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2023/06/09

The trials and pitfalls of being a Jamboree Contingent Lead. Podcast Topics Ken and Colin discuss the upcoming Kander100 Jamboree, taking place at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre in (where else?) Kandersteg, Switzerland, this summer. Actually, this episode is mostly a banter/catch-up session, but there is a fun and (potentially) challenging meeting idea for Scouts to be found near the end. Shout-Outs First, Scouter George from the 1st Cobble Hill Scout Group wrote in with some follow-up on

00:43:55

Saying "Yes" To Your Waitlist

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2023/05/25

A presentation given on Scouts Canada’s Workplace site, detailing how to say yes to youth waiting to join your Scout Group. Podcast Topics This week’s episode comes from a presentation given on Scouts Canada’s new Workplace site (Workplace is Meta’s business product, essentially Facebook for work teams) by Tim Blair of the 11th Seymour Scout Group. The title of the presentation is "Can you say yes to your waitlist?", and deals with strategies for bringing more youth into your Scout Group

00:38:37

Group Committee Transition

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2023/05/12

How do you handle turnover in your Group Committee? Podcast Topics Ken and Colin discuss how to carry out an effective Group Committee transition. It’s not as easy as just electing a new treasurer or group commissioner; a Group should make sure to have all of the infrastructure in place ahead of time to ensure an orderly handover of documents, email accounts, and other pertinent information and materials. If a Group has gone through the process of getting itself online, organizations like TechSoup

00:07:43

Scouting Five - Week of April 24, 2023

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2023/04/29

Girl Scout cookie troubles, Rovers have a Moot in Africa...and earn royal awards in Canada. News Stories The Girl Scout cookie crumbled this year. Here’s what happened Scouts coming together in Maple Ridge for rally day Squamish Scouts presented with the Duke of Edinburgh gold award Scout makes 3D printer prosthetic limbs in Mexico Young People Called to Innovate as the first Africa Rover Moot Opens Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice

00:10:30

Scouting Five - Week of April 10, 2023

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2023/04/15

Jamborees and Moots, Religious Symposiums...and Emergency Response. News Stories 1st Africa Rover Moot, Kenya 2023 Interreligious Symposium Unites Scouting in the Central African Republic Scouts Mobilise to Support Cyclone Freddy Emergency Response How Anna realised that happiness can be found even in the darkest of times 10,000+ Scouts Gather for 32nd Asia-Pacific and 11th National Scout Jamboree in Bangladesh Two hospitalised as scout group caught out by Storm Noa in Wicklow Mountains Boy

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