I am starting to become concerned. It appears that now intent is more important than actions. while to some degree, intent has to be considered, someone who...
3276
John D. Halter
pack230_apopka
Jun 3, 2003 2:06 am
I was thinking about this earlier tonight. I was reminded of a song that is sometimes sung when a person shows up late for something. The group sings "Here...
3277
Horowitze1@...
horowitze1
Jun 3, 2003 4:13 am
Greetings Fellow Scouters! This is an interesting thread and though I am both a huge Bill Nelson and Dan Kurtenbach fan, I must take sides with Dan on this ...
3278
Debbie Beer
beer@...
Jun 3, 2003 7:09 pm
I believe the words are as follows: Announcements Announcements Announcements A horrible way to die, A horrible way to die, oh to be talked to death, A...
3279
Dave Loomis
daveloomis
Jun 4, 2003 2:08 am
Can we consider this topic closed? There are lots of verses to this song which can be found by doing a search on the words Announcements +"way to die",...
3280
Wendell Brown
wendell_brown
Jun 4, 2003 11:26 am
... Yeah Dave. I think we need to close this topic. It really isn't related to training. Wendell Brown Moderator Scouter_T...
3281
Debbie Beer
beer@...
Jun 5, 2003 4:17 pm
I will have to say I totally agree with this statement. As a public speaker you have to learn to deal with all kinds of interruptions and impromptu situations....
3282
Debbie Beer
beer@...
Jun 5, 2003 4:17 pm
I have scouts that love to sing the little tea pot song. They get a kick out of having fun in the spirit of scouting. Remember if they do not want to sing...
3283
Dan Kurtenbach
danielkurten...
Jun 5, 2003 4:55 pm
Debbie has hit on an issue that really *is* training related -- aside from the substance of Scouting, to what extent do we (or should we) give leaders any...
3284
mullaney53
Jun 5, 2003 8:11 pm
... There are a number of versions of the "Announcements Song". If you go to: http://www.scouter.com/compass/Meeting_Activities/Songs/ you will find a list of...
3285
Mullaney, Peter [AMST...
mullaney53
Jun 5, 2003 8:46 pm
Brenda, In my short 11 years of experience with CS RT's I'll tell you that I never saw anyone got bored by an announcement song, however I have seen many...
3286
Mullaney, Peter [AMST...
mullaney53
Jun 5, 2003 9:32 pm
Rick, How far do we go? Will you remove #58 Mountain Dew from your 'onedarknight' page? The following two lines are in the song: "My cousin Mort, He's sawed...
3287
Margaret Eacker
mebuffalo1
Jun 5, 2003 9:44 pm
A lot of that is covered in TDC. Everyone is a "trainer" in one way or another. I had hoped when TTT was changed that they would change the name so as to be...
3288
Laura Kilby
zannniee
Jun 5, 2003 10:29 pm
We will be doing a district level TDC, specifically because we do want to include as many as possible, especially the older youth. Laura Santa Fe Trail,...
3289
george Bruckjr
beowulf608
Jun 9, 2003 12:39 am
Geez, is anybody else sick of the whiny politically correct crap that has infiltrated Scouting? Soon, it will be the sissy scouts. George ...
3290
dan
ocanna
Jun 9, 2003 1:54 pm
George asked: "Geez, is anybody else sick of the whiny politically "correct c... that has infiltrated Scouting?" *Personal opinion mode=ON* No, I'm not....
3291
Chris Jacobi
jacobi87
Jun 9, 2003 2:49 pm
Dan. thanks for a good posting. Not only did you stop the redneck whining about "politically" correct but 1) you showed how something really can act as...
3292
Wendell Brown
wendell_brown
Jun 9, 2003 5:14 pm
Everyone raise your hand.... if you came to this group to talk about scout leader training and have been doing so or keeping quiet, put your hand down. If...
3293
Debbie Beer
beer@...
Jun 9, 2003 6:46 pm
I really do think that we need to prepare our scouts to be public speakers. I had one boy come to our Venture Crew after spending many years in another troop...
3294
Bill Nelson
bnelson45
Jun 9, 2003 7:39 pm
... speakers. ... another ... crew ... Crew awards, in Venturing, require teaching. But I agree with you the public speaking is something that we should stress...
3295
Michael Brown
emb021
Jun 9, 2003 9:22 pm
... speakers. Being a very shy person, I've always credited the fact that I was involved in Boy Scouts as a youth and had to get in front of my troop as a PL...
3296
Bill Nelson
bnelson45
Jun 10, 2003 2:01 am
I had a boy join my troop who had a very serious public speaking problem. Not only did he studder, but he also had the habit of never lifting his head to talk...
3297
nadinep427
Jun 10, 2003 3:50 am
I know there were a couple of test councils that tried the new Webelos Outdoor Training this spring. How did the training go? What kinds of changes have been...
3298
Laura Kilby
zannniee
Jun 10, 2003 3:53 am
Hi Y'all! Has anyone ever heard of, or participated in a "Me and My Shadow" type of training? My understand is that it's a weekend that combines Outdoor ...
3299
John D. Halter
pack230_apopka
Jun 10, 2003 4:59 pm
I was never involved in scouts as a youth and have never liked or considered myself good at public speaking. But like Michael said, the more you do it, the...
3300
Dan Kurtenbach
danielkurten...
Jun 10, 2003 5:24 pm
So, other than leaving the matter to chance, how could you "sneak" communications training for Boy Scouts into a Troop program? Some possibilities: -- If you...
3301
Dan Kurtenbach
danielkurten...
Jun 10, 2003 5:34 pm
What are the communication skills needed by adult leaders in a Pack, Troop, Team, Crew, or District position? Let me suggest that there are four main ...
3302
Ken Todd
krtodd
Jun 10, 2003 7:29 pm
Debbie, Public speaking is one of the most feared, and often most important skill that people need in business and other organizations, like Scouting. I...
3303
wahowland@...
Jun 11, 2003 1:33 am
... *<*<*<*<*<*<*<*spraying TrollBegone liberally about the place*>*>*>*>*>*> Do not feed the trolls.+------------- YiS AB...
3304
R Fisher
rghotiolo
Jun 11, 2003 1:36 am
... How about: "Big Deal" campfires on campouts - complete with MC, Song leader, Cheer Leader, skits, stories etc. MC at Courts of Honor Patrol Leader...
