Cubcast - Boy Scouts of America
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Cubcast is an audio podcast featuring a variety of how-to and information topics for Cub Scout leaders and parents.

Responsibility
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:30:00 GMT
With a great team of volunteers, Sheryl Oakman was instrumental in rolling out the new Cub Scout delivery method. She has held numerous positions in her 23 years as a volunteer and graciously spent time with us to go over her ideas for the next core value: responsibility.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/viOFpGdmTq0" height="1" width="1"/>

Popcorn!
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT
In one of the most popular Cubcasts of the year, the secret to selling lots of popcorn is revealed! Join us as we talk with Doug Dent, vice president of Marketing with Trails End. He is also an assistant den leader in the Sagamore Council in Kokomo, Indiana. Let’s get popping, shall we?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/_miw-x97BCY" height="1" width="1"/>

Cooperation
Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:30:00 GMT
This is the first Cubcast to address ways to enhance the new Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide! Lucia Cronin serves on the National Program Content Committee among her other Cub Scout activities. She helps explain the new guide with ideas for the first core value: Cooperation.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/dNrqYskzxbA" height="1" width="1"/>

Fall Recruiting
Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT
A few months ago, we talked about spring recruiting. Now it’s time for fall recruiting! Matt Budz, Community Alliances team leader at the national office in Irving, Texas, joins us to explain the best way to have a successful fall recruiting effort.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/tKX6K-gp7KM" height="1" width="1"/>

Waves of Fun!
Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT
Join us as we talk to Jamie Dunn, volunteer extraordinaire with the Northern Star Council in St. Paul, Minn., about exciting ways of making this final program helps theme truly Waves of Fun!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/V8d4LJ3rZBU" height="1" width="1"/>

New Cub Scout Delivery Method
Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT
You’ve heard the rumors; you’ve read about it on Scouting.org, and now the new Cub Scout Delivery Method is at the starting gate! Here to demystify everything for us is Sara Lacobee, training designer, and Don Shepard, Youth Development Team leader, for the Program Impact Department. This is the Cubcast you don’t want to miss!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/kJLXHLeNRxo" height="1" width="1"/>

Celebrate Freedom!
Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT
Discover what makes America so special to us! Susan Faull, a 25-year member of the Greater Pittsburgh Council, shares with us her grand ideas for helping your den or pack stay active this summer with the July theme as they learn about their country and community.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/fjQ--EfeUjg" height="1" width="1"/>

Fall Program Planning
Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT
Charles Flowers, director of field service with the Greater Pittsburgh Council, helps us to “Be Prepared” by explaining everything you need for a successful fall program—and that it needs to start now!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/fQK742jzh_0" height="1" width="1"/>

Hoop-De-Doo!
Sat, 01 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT
Now’s the time get outside and hoop it up! Linda Vaughn, the Cub Scout training chairman for the Great Salt Lake Council, tells us the June theme is about much more than learning and playing basketball. Tune in as she reveals her secrets to a successful “Hoop-De-Doo” theme for your den or pack.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/F5CiT3SpsXE" height="1" width="1"/>

ScoutParents
Sat, 01 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT
Last spring, Chris Smith, the program specialist for the Council Operations Group at the national office in Irving, Texas, introduced us to this initiative, and now he’s back to share the continuing success story of the ScoutParents program.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/sT-jgniaog8" height="1" width="1"/>

In the Spotlight!
Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT
It’s time to perform and be in the spotlight. Matt Markham and Jessi King Markham guest star in this podcast to show us that whether it’s putting on a play, making posters, playing an instrument or spotlighting the adult members who keep the den and pack running smoothly, you’ll have a lot of fun with this theme!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/jfCEpL8hepY" height="1" width="1"/>

Spring Recruiting
Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT
It’s springtime! And just like little birds leaving the nest, all the Webelos are leaving the Pack to go on to Boy Scouting. Marty Walsh, the Department Manager for the Membership Impact Department at the National Office in Irving, TX explains to us how a successful spring recruiting effort can help make your den and pack grow!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/TwqpfSm-iRQ" height="1" width="1"/>

Spring Into Action!
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT
Spring Into Action is not just activity for activity’s sake. Join us as we speak to Steve Bartholomew, the Cubmaster for Pack 713 in Farmers Branch, Texas. Steve shares with us some creative and fun ways to get involved in the community and ready for summer—so spring into action yourself by clicking the ‘download’ icon!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/DJUPj7TkJbs" height="1" width="1"/>

Cub Scout 2010
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT
Why change a great thing? To make it better, of course! We spoke to Bob Scott, innovation specialist for the Innovation and Strategy Group at the national office in Irving, Texas. Bob explains to us how a currently great Cub Scouting program is now better than ever!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/naX-OC7adaI" height="1" width="1"/>

Take Flight!
Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT
In part 1 of the February Cubcast, we get some super ideas for the March theme of Take Flight! Bob Freemon joined us last June with some great ideas for fall program planning, and he’s back to take us up, up, and away with fun and exciting activities for your Cub Scouts. The sky’s the limit!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/DbcIErjk800" height="1" width="1"/>

Cub Scout Retention
Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT
You may know how to recruit new Cub Scouts, but how to retain them, you ask? Well, we spoke to Lee Shaw, multicultural marketing specialist for the Council Solutions Group at the national office in Irving, Texas. Lee explained what it takes to make sure your Cub Scouts stay in the program.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/3O7L0Mg0RzU" height="1" width="1"/>

Happy Birthday, BSA!
Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT
Get ready for the February theme of Happy Birthday, BSA! In part 1 of the January Cubcast, we get lots of fun ideas for celebrating the big 100th birthday of the BSA from Darlene Sprague, who joined us last spring with some great ideas for Cub Scout recruiting.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/XEbVdiQvnDg" height="1" width="1"/>

Graduation/Crossover Ceremony
Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT
What’s the difference between a graduation and a crossover ceremony? Well, we spoke to Dan Wolboldt who’s been doing Cub Scout training for more than 30 years! Dan shares with us some memorable and dignified ways to move our Cub Scouts forward through the ranks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/F7Hwgi5Ge3Y" height="1" width="1"/>

Power Up
Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT
Knowledge is power so get ready for the January theme of Power Up! In part 1 of the December Cubcast, we spoke with John Carlton, Cubmaster for Pack 66 in Austin, Texas who tells us Power Up is more than just science and energy; it’s teaching your Cubs how to use their physical and spiritual energy, too!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/T56TSzH1Oz8" height="1" width="1"/>

100th Anniversary
Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT
The Boy Scouts of America turns 100 years old on February 8, 2010. What can your Cubs do to celebrate this historic occasion, you ask? Well, we spoke to Bob Mersereau, the National Council’s 100th Anniversary Project Director with the Marketing Media Services and Public Relations Department. Bob shares with us all the fun and exciting things to do to participate in this event.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/GMsmU9VVHtE" height="1" width="1"/>

Works of Art
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:03:00 GMT
Michelle Gee, a longtime Cub Scout volunteer, returns to Cubcast to look outside the “paint on paper” box for art ideas that go way beyond program helps.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/sc2TBMlQrNY" height="1" width="1"/>

Chartered Organization Good Turn
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:02:00 GMT
Whether it be a church or the PTA, there are a lot of things you can do to partner with your chartered organization. Linda Goff, a 26-year Scouter, has some great ideas on opportunities for Cub Scouts to work with the chartered organization to benefit the community.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/hRCCBZIpZFY" height="1" width="1"/>

Cub Scout Salute
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT
Learn some great ways to implement the November theme of Cub Scout Salute in part 1 of the October Cubcast. We spoke with Angela Elliott, a longtime Cub Scout volunteer and National Council employee, for ideas that go beyond Program Helps.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/YVOXUcekhpg" height="1" width="1"/>

Webelos-to-Scout Transition and MyScouting Interviews
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT
One of the most important Scouting experiences occurs when a Cub Scout bridges over into Boy Scouts. Listen to part 2 of the October Cubcast to hear insights on how you can make this vital transition as smooth as possible for your boys. Then we jump into the benefits of the online MyScouting application with Sara Lacobee, the training specialist for the National Council’s Information Systems Department.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/2I83cCgaw4w" height="1" width="1"/>

Jungle Safari
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Lions and tigers and bears are roaming in part 1 of the September 2009 Cubcast, as we talk with Jamie Niss Dunn about October’s Jungle Safari theme. Get great ideas for how to implement the theme, work on advancement, and teach the core values of resourcefulness and cooperation, as well as the monthly purposes of spiritual growth and preparation for Boy Scouts.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/aZAzvmKBNhE" height="1" width="1"/>

Family Friends of Scouting
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT
Family Friends of Scouting is the annual fundraising effort by the Boy Scouts of America to help local councils succeed financially. In part 2 of the September Cubcast, we’ll visit with Alex Behrend, district director for the Iron Horse District in Milwaukee. Alex has some tips on how the Iron Horse District has met or exceeded its Family Friends of Scouting for the last 3 years.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/rxyWNhq20XQ" height="1" width="1"/>

Cub Scout Pockets
Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Pockets are in play for part 1 of the August 2009 Cubcast. Play the podcast to hear ideas on ways to implement the September theme of “Cub Scout Pockets,” as well as thoughts on how to use the theme for advancement, support the monthly core purposes of character development and fun and adventure, and instill the monthly values of compassion and honesty.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/djJWvVimVVM" height="1" width="1"/>

Popcorn Sales
Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:00:00 GMT
In this segment, we’ll talk about what’s new in popcorn sales and great tactics for selling lots of product to fund your pack’s activities, as well as develop self-confidence in your boys. We’ll visit with Doug Dent, vice president of marketing for Trail’s End popcorn. Doug serves as an assistant den leader with Pack 303 in Yorktown, Indiana, where his son is a Bear.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/cDDuj9ybRf4" height="1" width="1"/>

Fun in the Sun
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Join us as we discover great ways to implement the August 2009 monthly theme, Fun in the Sun. Ray Alverson, the assistant council commissioner for Cub Scout roundtables in the Houston area, is our featured guest, and he brings a wealth of tips and insights for executing a really enjoyable theme.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/LnzhnU_3RBU" height="1" width="1"/>

Cub Scout Fall Recruiting
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT
In part 2 of the July Cubcast, we explore ideas and strategies for effective fall Cub Scout recruiting. Brian Skalski, Cubmaster for Pack 204 at the Jersey Shore Council, joins us to share the inside story on how the council improved its fall recruiting by leaps and bounds.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/3MWLNUSYqNU" height="1" width="1"/>

Be a Sport
Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Summer’s here, and the time is right for athletic activities of all kinds. In part 1 of the June Cubcast, we explore July’s theme of “Be a Sport,” including tips on great ways to involve your den and pack in a variety of sports, as well as teaching Scouts the ways of good sportsmanship.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/3IxKVFqmB3Y" height="1" width="1"/>

Fall Program Planning
Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMT
In part 2 of the June Cubcast, we visit with a lifetime Scouting couple on ways to make your fall program planning efficient. Hear some great insights on everything from putting together your annual calendar to getting parents more involved.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/E_Foye9u-ls" height="1" width="1"/>

A-Camping We Will Go
Fri, 01 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to go “a-camping.” Tune in to part one of the May Cubcast, and hear about different ways to execute the Cub Scout theme for May, “A-Camping We Will Go, with tips from Dennis Kampa, the vice president of program for the Rocky Mountain Council in Pueblo, Colorado, and a member of the National Camping task force.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/snR9RScAoCw" height="1" width="1"/>

ScoutParents
Fri, 01 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT
In part two of the May Cubcast, you’ll hear about the “ScoutParents” initiative from the BSA. Learn how this new volunteer position is contributing to retention, and how you can get your unit involved as we visit with Chris Smith, a Program Administration Specialist with the national office Council Solutions Group.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/W7ZPdZYrZZw" height="1" width="1"/>

Leave Nothing But Footprints
Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT
With spring upon us, Cubcast takes to the outdoors as Eric Hiser, chair of the BSA's Leave No Trace Task Force, provides some great examples of how to make May’s theme of "Leave Nothing But Footprints" fun and rewarding. Help your Cub Scouts treat the environment responsibly, and learn how the "Impact Monster" skit can make a big impression on the little guys. This is part one of a two-part podcast.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/3Xt9RagkIKE" height="1" width="1"/>

Spring Recruiting
Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT
Learn helpful tactics for the critical Cub Scout spring recruiting effort as we visit with Darlene Sprague, Area 3 commissioner for the Northeast Region and the 100th Anniversary vice president for the Greater Niagara Frontier Council. This is part two of a two-part podcast.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/BkASRe5I7go" height="1" width="1"/>

Jurassic Pack, Special Needs Scouts
Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT
Experience the Jurassic period with your Cub Scouts on this month’s Cubcast! Hear how to make the theme for April come alive for your boys. And we’ll talk about how to work with special needs Scouts, with valuable insights regardless of whether you have any special needs youth in your den.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/Z1aK6XzTU5A" height="1" width="1"/>

When I Grow Up, Song Leading
Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT
Join us for a discussion about When I Grow Up, the Cub Scout theme for March, with insights on how to make the theme resonate for the boys in your den. And song leading is on the agenda as well. Even if you can’t carry a tune in the proverbial bucket, you’ll hear some great suggestions on how to share the universal language of music.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/mUxZH4ub8nk" height="1" width="1"/>

American ABCs, Webelos-to-Scout Transition
Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT
The January Cubcast features ideas for activities related to February's American ABCs theme, and we'll also take an in-depth look at Webelos-to-Scout transition with our national commissioner, Tico Perez.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/JbaL9mlycbU" height="1" width="1"/>

A-Maze-Ing Games, Childhood Obesity
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT
January’s Cub Scout theme is A-Maze-Ing Games, and we have tons of great ideas for how to implement that theme. Then we’ll talk with an expert on the important subject of childhood obesity, and how Cub Scouting helps combat this alarming trend.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/rX5sEenhc9s" height="1" width="1"/>

Holiday Lights, Philmont Training Center
Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT
’Tis the season, and we’re taking a look at fun activities, advancement opportunities, and how Cub Scouts’ monthly core purposes and values are supported by next month’s Cub Scout theme of Holiday Lights. Plus, earn a chance win a free scholarship to Philmont Training Center next summer. Listen to this podcast for details.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/7e2597q_PkI" height="1" width="1"/>

Seeds of Kindness, Popcorn Sales
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT
Fall has fallen and we’re spreading “Seeds of Kindness” on the October 2008 Cubcast. Hear some great ideas for November’s theme on acts of kindness the boys can perform in the spirit of the coming holiday season. Plus, discover great ways to ensure the success of your fall popcorn sale! No mp3 player or iPod needed to listen. Just click on the file and let it play!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/YuaxBGmcsIY" height="1" width="1"/>

Adventures in Books, Peer to Peer Cub Scout Recruiting
Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT
Get a jump on October’s Cub Scout theme of Adventures in Books by listening to this podcast, chockfull of tips for activities and actions to make the theme come alive for your boys! And we’ll take an in depth look at peer-to-peer recruiting, one of the most effective ways to bring new youth into the Scouting movement.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/7RZWCTOL9ig" height="1" width="1"/>

New Buddies, New Boy Events
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT
The August Cubcast features ideas for activities related to September’s New Buddies theme, and we’ll also take an in-depth look at New Boy Events, which will come in handy during the upcoming fall recruiting season.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/tuPxvKOimNo" height="1" width="1"/>

S'More Summer Fun, Cub Scout Fall Recruiting
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT
S'More Summer Fun is just around the corner! Download July's Cubcast to hear super ideas for August theme activities. Plus, hear an insightful overview on preparing for the fall recruiting season. Just click the Cubcast thumbnail picture to access the podcast. No mp3 player needed!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/-sOlBLKtsF0" height="1" width="1"/>

H2OHHH!, Internet Safety
Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT
Dive right in to our June 2008 Cubcast as we explore ways to make a splash with July's theme of H2OHHH! We talk with Michelle Gee, Cub Scout training chair for the Last Frontier Council in Oklahoma City, on ways to tie advancement to the theme and how to reinforce the month's highlighted core values. This month's issue interview covers Internet safety with Linda Criddle, whose book, <i>Look Both Ways</i>, uses real-life examples to explain Internet safety risks and gives simple and practical advice on avoiding those risks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/z5A9rhZnRBE" height="1" width="1"/>

Go for the Gold, Roundtable Meetings
Thu, 01 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT
Our May 2008 Cubcast features great ideas on how to integrate June’s “Go for the Gold” theme into your den meetings with Mick Yonkus, assistant Cubmaster for Pack 1152 in the Detroit Area Council. And we’ll visit with Christina Gables, troop committee chair for Troop 400 of the Western Los Angeles Council; she’s the volunteer who literally wrote the book on roundtable, and she’s got insights galore on the value of roundtable meetings. Plus, we have timely summer reminders.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/veQMU1a1Dyw" height="1" width="1"/>

Leaf It to Cubs, Youth Protection
Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT
Spring has sprung and April’s Cubcast features ideas for getting outside with the boys to experience Leaf It to Cubs, the theme for May. And since April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and BSA’s Youth Protection and Personal Safety Awareness Month, we’ll be talking about youth protection and the timely release of a brand-new DVD resource on the topic.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/JbSCsPjvvzs" height="1" width="1"/>

Abracadabra, Bullying
Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT
Now you see it, now you don’t! But you can always hear it on March’s Cubcast, as we discuss ways to enhance the April theme of Abracadabra with Toni Welch, an experienced Cubmaster trainer. Plus, get some sound advice on how to deal with bullies from Dr. Carol Watkins, who is board certified in child psychiatry.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/Vw2LttAZr-E" height="1" width="1"/>

Litter to Glitter, Academics and Sports
Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT
February’s podcast covers the March Cub Scout theme of Litter to Glitter. Get great ideas for how to implement the theme from Ray Alverson, an assistant council commissioner in the Houston area. Then learn the details of the Academics and Sports program from Bruce Hopper, a Cubmaster and District Committee Chair for the Mohican Council in central Massachusetts.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/KYDIXcaRQhQ" height="1" width="1"/>

Chinese New Year, Anniversary Month
Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT
Caren Tamkin, a Unit Commissioner in California, has some fun and insightful tips and observations about February’s Chinese New Year theme. Then Jamie Shearer, Associate Director for the Cub Scout Division at the National Council, sheds some light on Anniversary Month, including ways to help engage your Cub Scouts for Scout Sabbath and Scout Sunday, featuring special guests Rabbi Peter Hyman and Father Don Hummel.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/HmjhWz9-Loc" height="1" width="1"/>

Cub Scout Car Show, Religious Emblem Program
Sat, 01 Dec 2007 13:00:00 GMT
Cheri Pepka, mother of two Eagle Scouts, wheels out some great ideas for January's Cub Scout Car Show activities. Then Mark Hazelwood, who teaches a course on religious emblems at the Boy Scout training facility in Philmont, NM, brings us up to date on the religious emblem program.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/ZVxw4mXTZpg" height="1" width="1"/>

Celebrations Around the World Theme, Cub Scout Program Update
Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT
Cheri Pepka, Chair of the Cub Scout Program Helps Task Force, generates some super ideas for December's Celebrations Around the World theme. And Sam Thompson, Director of the Cub Scout Division for the National Council, steps into the studio to talk about the state of Cub Scouting in America. Plus, earn a chance to win a Den Meeting in a Box!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/eM5gz2UvRcU" height="1" width="1"/>

Indian Nations, Second Chance Recruiting
Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT
Caren Tamkin, a Unit Commissioner in California, shares great ideas for celebrating November's Indian Nations theme. Bruce Mikkelson, Scout Executive in Weston, Wisconsin, offers insights for Second Chance Recruiting. Plus we're giving away 50 free subscriptions to Boys' Life magazine!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/Y85hCVzXNpo" height="1" width="1"/>

Down on the Farm, Cub Scout Leader Training
Sat, 01 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT
Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, leads us through October theme activities for Down on the Farm. Ted Rohling, Vice President for Training at the Alamo Area Council, sheds some light on Cub Scout leader training. And Pedro's back with another groaner.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/PYNK7zzuSIc" height="1" width="1"/>

Cub Scout Express, School Night for Scouting, Roundup Campaign Resources, Free Switchback 2 Pants Contest
Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT
Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, has good ideas for September's Cub Scout Express activities. Mike Palmer, Council Commissioner for the Jersey Shore Council, joins us to talk about Roundup Campaign Resources. And, we're giving away free pairs of the brand new Switchback 2 Cub Scout pants. Download the August Cubcast for details!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/AmDUaVpzyks" height="1" width="1"/>

Century of Scouting, Summer Activity Safety Tips
Sun, 01 Jul 2007 13:00:00 GMT
Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, offers tips for August Century of Scouting activities. Steve Johnson, San Gabriel Valley Council Cub Scout Training Chairman, gives us some solid safety ideas for ensuring an incident-free summer. Plus, a surprise visit from Pedro, the Boys' Life mail burro!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/1SiBCfS8krw" height="1" width="1"/>

Rocket's Red Glare, Youth Protection Program
Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:00:00 GMT
Kim Barker, Chairman of Themes Task Force, discusses activities for July's "Rocket's Red Glare" theme. John Patterson, consultant to BSA on Youth Protection, speaks about the new YP video release and how to use it effectively with the kids.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/D6bbCwu0BdM" height="1" width="1"/>

Wheel into Summer, Annual Planning Conference
Tue, 01 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT
Kim Barker, Chairman of Themes Task Force, outlines activities for the June theme, "Wheel into Summer." Jamie Shearer, Assoc. Nat'l Director of Cub Scouting, gives an overview of the Annual Planning Conference for volunteers and parents.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/7QJ7VwuJt7Q" height="1" width="1"/>

Cubs & Bugs Galore, Camping Talk, Nat'l Summertime Pack Award
Sun, 01 Apr 2007 13:00:00 GMT
Kim Barker, Chairman of the Themes Task Force, outlines activities for the May theme of "Cubs and Bugs Galore." Dennis Kampa, author of the Baloo Camping Guide, shares insights on camping. Jamie Shearer, Assoc. Nat'l Director of Cub Scouting, explains the purpose and criteria for earning the Nat'l Summertime pack award.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BSACubcast/~4/j-CXX5GfJ8c" height="1" width="1"/>

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