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Boy Scouts
Lord Robert Baden-Powell developed a training method which resulted in the foundation of the Boy Scout Movement in 1907. Today, the Scouting Movement is a worldwide movement with the aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development so that they may play constructive roles in society.
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How much was a bob worth in bob a job week in the UK?
Officially known as Scout Job Week, "Bob a Job Week" started after WWII in order to encourage young people to help other people. In exchange for a small payment, British Boy Scouts turned their hand to gardening, shopping and household chores from dog walking to window cleaning. It got its nickname from the 1 shilling coin, colloquially known as a "Bob", that the youngsters were paid for completing their good turn.
The "Bob" is certainly not a large sum of money but exactly what it would be worth today is debatable. When England "decimalized" their currency they declared 5 pence to be equivalent to 1 shilling. Inflation has multiplied the currency about 10 fold since then (1949 to 2012) so it could be said that the 1949 1 shilling is equivalent to about 50 of today's pence (about 80 US cents). However, the 1950's shilling was made of 0.18 Troy ounces of sterling silver, the value of which would currently (in late 2012) be about 5 US dollars (about 4 British pounds).
When did Baden Powell start scouts?
He founded it in 1907, Boy scouts of America however was founded three years later in 1910.
Why do the Boy Scouts use the buddy system?
It is a safety precaution. If something happens to one there is some there to help or go for help. Also, there is a hope that if one is about to make a poor decision that the other will help avoid it.
How does the bsa calculation work?
BSA stands for "Body Surface Area". It is a method used to calculate the surface area of a given person's skin. To determine Body Surface Area, divide the person's weight in kilograms by .425, then divide their height by .725. Next, multiply .007184 by the first result, then multiply that by the second result. The final number is the person's BSA.
Why do you use 3 fingers to make the cub scout solute?
You don't! You use the index and middle fingers to make the Cub Scout salute
Where does the religious rope emblem go on the boy scout uniform?
Just above the left pocket of the shirt
How did beaver scouts get there name?
Beaver scouts got their name by native Americans that killed beavers.Interesrting
What title was awarded to Baden Powell by zulus?
I cant find mention of any official title awarded to Baden-Powell by the Zulu. He was given several nicknames:
"M'hlala Panzi"-"The man who lies down to shoot"-that is, the man who takes careful aim and thinks before he acts.
"Kantankye"-He of the big hat - an allusion to the cowboy sombrero he always wore.
"Impeesa"-Wolf who never sleeps.
Where can you obtain the Arrow of Light knot?
The emblem can be purchased from your local Scout Shop or from ScoutStuff.org.
How do you earn the Hong Kong Scout Association Patrol Activity Woggle?
Earn the Voyager Award, and you automatically qualify for it.
Is there anyone who can do a live eagle presentation at a scout ceremony in Utah?
Tracy Aviary offers Eagle Court of Honor presentations. They bring their live Golden Eagle Nizhoni and have fantastic feedback for their presentation.
Actually there is a man, Jason Jones, that has hawks, falcons, and eagle that can do presentations for Eagle Scout programs. He came to our scout meeting and brought 4 different hawks, falcons, and eagles. They actually were trained and flew around. I know he is an attorney in Ogden and his presentation was absolutely amazing! For Eagle Court of Honors he has an eagle.
What is the origin of the Wood Badge award?
In June 1888 Baden-Powell (BP) lead a British force tasked with capturing Dinzulu, a Zulu King who had been leading raids. In the process BP acquired his "iziQu" which was a large necklace made of wooden beads. It was the practice of the Zulu's to award beads to warriors for brave acts which were worn as necklaces and bracelets. The iziQu belonged to the Zulu kings, was handed down through the generations and was considered sacred.
In 1919 BP started the Wood Badge program for training adult leaders and used the wooden beads from Dinzulu's iziQu to fashion the award, wooden beads on a leather thong, that is still used today.
The origin of the beads is in dispute. Baden Powell first stated that the necklace was left behind as Dinzulu (who BP never captured) escaped in haste. Later, embarrassed by the notion that the award was based on stolen war spoils, the lore was changed to suggest Dinzulu gave the necklace to BP. One biographer, Tim Jeal, has questioned the whole story saying it is more likely that the origin of the necklace was a dead African girl.
Was president McKinley a Boy Scout?
No.
President William McKinley was born in 1843 and served as President of the U.S. from 1897 until he was assassinated in 1901. What would become The World Scouting Movement was started in England in 1908 and the BSA was founded in the US in 1910.
Should gay Scouts and Scout leaders be allowed in the Boy Scouts of America?
Answer 1:
Yes of course. Everyone needs Scouting.
Answer 2:
No, gay scouts and leaders should not be allowed in the BSA because the BSA program has certain tenets that follow the belief in God and straight morals. The current interpreation of the Bible by the BSA states Homosexuality goes against these principals, therefore they cannot be allowed in the BSA program.
Answer 3:
gay boys have always been allowed to participate in certain programs in the Boy Scout organization including "Learning for Life" program which includes Explorer Scouts.
Answer 4:
The Boy Scouts of America claims to respect and accept all religions and they require the leaders of each unit to attest that the scouts and other leaders uphold the tenents of scouting. The ban on gay leaders (they just now accept gay scouts) stems from the requirement that scouts be "morally straight". In my opinion, the only way to reconcile all of this, and truly respect all faiths, is to leave it up to each individual unit to define what is moral. Forcing any particular point of view fails to respect the others.
Scott came home at 8 30 after the Boy Scout meeting fix this sentence?
Scott came home at 8:30 after the boy scout meeting.
Who are the seven founders of Philippine scouting?
the seven founders of Philippine scouts are:
Joseph E. Stevenot,Jorge B. Vargas,Carlos P. Ramulo,General Vicente Lim,Judge Manuel Campus,Arsenio N. Luz and Gabriel Daza.
What is the Cub Scout promise in Australia?
Cub Scouts are an age-based section of Scouts Australia for young boys and girls ages 7½ to 10½.
Cub Scout Promise
On my honour
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to my God, and
To Australia
To help other people, and
To live by the Cub Scout Law
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On my honour
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to my God, and
To the Queen of Australia
To help other people, and
To live by the Cub Scout Law
Cub Scout Law
Cub Scouts are loyal and obedient
Cub Scouts do not give in to themselves
What happens if you lost your scout handbook when you are a life scout?
Once a badge is awarded it cannot be taken back so you will not lose your rank. If your service hours,camping logs, etc are stored in the book, and no where else, you may have a problem.
Many, if not most, troops these days record advancement information outside of the Scout Handbook. You should speak with your Scout Master and/or the troop advancement coordinator for advice on how to re-establish your records.
What do you have to do to get into the Order of the Arrow?
The Order of the Arrow is a service organization dedicated to advancing the interests of scouting. You must be nominated and cannot apply.
Scouts may be nominated by their peers and once admitted they are members for life.
Adults can be nominated. They should possess some ability to provide a unique and needed service to the lodge. It is considered to be an honor to be nominated. however, the basis for nomination is the ability to serve. It is not done as a reward for service.
How many Scouts are in a troop?
There are no set numbers.
Usually a Troop will be composed of several patrols that each have about 8 scouts. About 15-30 would be a pretty typical numbers but it can be higher or lower.
