2011 LDS SR—NYLT

2011 LDS SR—NYLT
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“BE STRONG IN THE LORD”
By Elder M. Russell Ballard
How do we put on the whole armor of God so that we may, as Paul promises, “be able to withstand in the evil day”?
The Apostle Paul spoke of how to arm ourselves for this conflict in these very graphic terms:
“Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
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“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against
the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
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“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil
day” (Eph. 6:10–13).
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How do we put on the whole armor of God so that we may, as Paul promises, “be able to withstand in the evil day”?
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I like to think of this spiritual armor not as a solid piece of metal molded to fit the body but more
like chain mail. Chain mail consists of dozens of tiny pieces of steel fastened together to allow
the user greater flexibility without losing protection. I say that because it has been my experience
that there is not one great and grand thing we can do to arm ourselves spiritually. True spiritual
power lies in numerous smaller acts woven together in a fabric of spiritual fortification that
protects and shields from all evil.
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It is a common expression to talk about the “chinks” in a person’s armor. The definition of the
word chink is “a small cleft, slit, or fissure.” 1 Should an arrow strike exactly one of the chinks in
one’s armor, a fatal wound can result.
I would like to suggest to you six ways we may protect ourselves by eliminating any chinks or
gaps in our personal spiritual armor.
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1. Rely on the Protective Power of Prayer
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The Doctrine and Covenants teaches, “Pray always, that you may come off conqueror; yea, that
you may conquer Satan, and that you may escape the hands of the servants of Satan that do
uphold his work” (D&C 10:5).
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2. Rely on the Protective Power of the Scriptures
When Nephi’s brothers asked him what the meaning of the rod of iron was, Nephi “said unto
them that it was the word of God; and whoso would hearken unto the word of God, and would
hold fast unto it, they would never perish; neither could the temptations and the fiery darts of the
adversary overpower them unto blindness, to lead them away to destruction” (1 Ne. 15:24).
3. Draw on the Merciful Grace of God
The Lord promised us through the prophet Moroni: “If men come unto me I will show unto them
their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient
for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and
have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them” (Ether 12:27).
4. Watch Yourselves
In his last great address to his people, King Benjamin said: “If ye do not watch yourselves, and
your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds, and observe the commandments of God, … ye
must perish. And now, O man, remember, and perish not” (Mosiah 4:30).
5. Don’t Waste the Days of Your Probation
We read in 2 Nephi: “Wo unto him that has the law given, … that wasteth the days of his probation” (2 Ne. 9:27).
6. Remember That Reverence Invites Revelation
In the Doctrine and Covenants the Lord declared that “your minds in times past have been
darkened because … you have treated lightly the things you have received” (D&C 84:54). That is
a recurring theme in the revelations. “Trifle not with sacred things,” the Lord warned Oliver
Cowdery (D&C 6:12).
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MAY YOU HAVE COURAGE
STAGES OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT
President Thomas S. Monson
Tonight I’d like to talk with you about the courage you will need in three aspects
of your lives:
Forming—
• First, the courage to refrain from judging others;
Low Skills, High Enthusiasm
• Second, the courage to be chaste and virtuous; and
• Third, the courage to stand firm for truth and righteousness.
Storming—
May I speak first about the courage to refrain from judging others. Oh, you may
ask, “Does this really take courage?” And I would reply that I believe there are
many times when refraining from judgment—or gossip or criticism, which are
certainly akin to judgment—takes an act of courage.
Low Skills, Low Enthusiasm
Norming—
Unfortunately, there are those who feel it necessary to criticize and to belittle
others. You have, no doubt, been with such people, as you will be in the future.
My dear young friends, we are not left to wonder what our behavior should be
in such situations. In the Sermon on the Mount, the Savior declared, “Judge
not.”1 At a later time He admonished, “Cease to find fault one with another.”2 It
will take real courage when you are surrounded by your peers and feeling the
pressure to participate in such criticisms and judgments to refrain from joining
in.
Growing Skills, Rising
thusiasm
Performing—
High Skill, High Enthusiasm
The Savior said:
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another. …
“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to
another.”3
Mother Teresa, a Catholic nun who worked among the poor in India most of her
life, spoke this truth: “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” …
I turn next to the courage you will need to be chaste and virtuous. You live in a
world where moral values have, in great measure, been tossed aside, where
sin is flagrantly on display, and where temptations to stray from the strait and
narrow path surround you. Many are the voices telling you that you are far too
provincial or that there is something wrong with you if you still believe there is
such a thing as immoral behavior.
Isaiah declared, “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put
darkness for light, and light for darkness.” …
Vision—Goals—Planning–
Creating a positive future
SMART Goals–
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely
Planning & Problem Solving Tool—
What, How, When, Who
Assessment Tool—SSC—
Start, Stop, Continue
My final plea tonight is that you have the courage to stand firm for truth and
righteousness. Because the trend in society today is away from the values and
principles the Lord has given us, you will almost certainly be called upon to
defend that which you believe. Unless the roots of your testimony are firmly
planted, it will be difficult for you to withstand the ridicule of those who challenge your faith. When firmly planted, your testimony of the gospel, of the
Savior, and of our Heavenly Father will influence all that you do throughout
your life. The adversary would like nothing better than for you to allow derisive
comments and criticism of the Church to cause you to question and doubt.
Your testimony, when constantly nourished, will keep you safe.
Teaching EDGE—
My earnest prayer is that you will have the courage required to refrain from
judging others, the courage to be chaste and virtuous, and the courage to
stand firm for truth and righteousness. As you do so, you will be “an example of
the believers,”21 and your life will be filled with love and peace and joy. May
this be so, my beloved young sisters, I ask in the name of Jesus Christ, our
Savior, amen.
Communication—MaSeR—
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Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable
Conflict Resolution Tool—EAR—
Express. Address, Resolve
Ethical Decisions—
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THE ARTICLES OF FAITH
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
1 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and
in the Holy Ghost.
2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for
Adam’s transgression.
3 We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be
saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
4 We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first,
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by
immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift
of the Holy Ghost.
5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the
laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and
administer in the ordinances thereof.
6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church,
namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
7 We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing,
interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and
we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the
Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American
continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the
earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
11 We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the
dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let
them worship how, where, or what they may.
12 We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
13 We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in
doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of
Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many
things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
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Real Friendship
by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the
Twelve Apostles
Alma and the Sons of Mosiah
The Book of Mormon teaches of a very special friendship that became stronger when it was focused on gospel principles. Early in
their lives Alma and the sons of Mosiah rebelled against the teachings of their faithful parents and went about destroying the church of
God. They were very cunning and very successful, later confessing
that they were the “vilest of sinners” in their efforts to destroy the
faith of other members of the church (Mosiah 28:4).
But in response to the prayers of their parents, other members of the
church, and the power of God and his angels, these young men were
dramatically converted to the truth and immediately set out to “repair
all the injuries which they had done to the church” (Mosiah 27:35).
The sons of Mosiah declined the kingship which their father held and
chose rather to be missionaries to the Lamanite people. Alma followed in their footsteps, choosing to serve a mission among the
Nephite people. What had been an unworthy and destructive association now turned into a powerful and binding friendship, solidified
by acts of personal righteousness and devotion.
After 14 years of long, hard, demanding missionary service—service
that had included sorrow and opposition as well as miracles of every
kind—Alma and the sons of Mosiah were reunited briefly before continuing their work for the Lord. The description of that reunion reveals how strong their friendship and love had become, even in their
prolonged absence from one another.
“Alma did rejoice exceedingly to see his brethren; and what added
more to his joy, they were still his brethren in the Lord; yea, and
they had waxed strong in the knowledge of the truth; for they were
men of a sound understanding and they had searched the scriptures
diligently, that they might know the word of God.
“But this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer, and
fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of
revelation, and when they taught, they taught with power and authority of God” (Alma 17:2–3).
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Friday Evening Study
Explain that once we obtain a trust in Jesus Christ, we can
then face life with confidence no matter what our circum-
OUR CODE OF CONDUCT:
Message from the First Presidency
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
stances. Early Christians were burned to death or were torn
apart by wild beasts and died in perfect peace because they
had confidence in Christ and their future. Although we will
probably never face such circumstances, we still must rely
on Jesus Christ to help us no matter what life brings us.
Tell the young men that once when George A. Smith was ill,
his cousin the Prophet Joseph Smith came to visit him.
President George A. Smith related what the Prophet told
him:
“He told me I should never get discouraged, whatever difficulties might surround me. If I were sunk into the lowest pit
Our beloved young men and women, we have great
confidence in you. You are choice spirits who have
come forth in this day when the responsibilities and
opportunities, as well as the temptations, are the
greatest. You are at the beginning of your journey
through this mortal life. Your Heavenly Father wants
your life to be joyful and to lead you back into His
presence. The decisions you make now will determine
much of what will follow during your life and throughout eternity.
Because the Lord loves you, He has given you commandments and the words of prophets to guide you on
your journey. Some of the most important guidelines
for your life are found in this pamphlet. We testify
that these principles are true.
of Nova Scotia and all the Rocky Mountains piled on top of
me, I ought not to be discouraged, but hang on, exercise
faith, and keep up good courage, and I should come out on
the top of the heap” (Ancestry, Biography, and Family of
George A. Smith, comp. Zora Smith Jarvis [Provo: Zora
Smith Jarvis, 1962], p. 55).
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We promise that as you keep these standards and live
by the truths in the scriptures, you will be able to do
your life’s work with greater wisdom and skill and
bear trials with greater courage. You will have the
help of the Holy Ghost. You will feel good about yourself and will be a positive influence in the lives of others. You will be worthy to go to the temple to receive
holy ordinances. These blessings and many more can
be yours.
We pray for each of you. May you keep your minds and
bodies clean from the sins of the world so you can do
the great work that lies before you. We pray that you
will be worthy to carry on the responsibilities of building the kingdom of God and preparing the world for
the Second Coming of the Savior.
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Thursday Evening Study
GO FORWARD WITH FAITH
Remind the Team members that the blessings that come from faith in
Jesus Christ are not always great miracles like Elder Ellsworth’s recov-
“For the Strength of Youth
ery. Sometimes they are small miracles that help us in our daily lives.
Tell the following story recorded by Martha Cragun Cox, an early pio-
...ask yourself, “Am I living the way the Lord wants me to
live?”
neer in the Salt Lake Valley:
“In the year that the crickets nearly took our crops, we were on rations,
To help you become all that the Lord wants you to become,
get on your knees each day and express to Him the desires of
your heart. He is the source of all wisdom, and you need His
help. He will hear and answer you.
our flour was nearly gone. Many others were pretty short on provisions,
also. We had just about 1 quart of flour in the house.
“One of our neighbors came and asked if we could loan him just enough
Read the scriptures daily. They are a powerful source of personal revelation and a constant strength to your testimony.
flour to make a biscuit for his Wife, who was sick, and had not eaten
Remember and keep the covenants you made when you were
baptized and that you renew each week when you partake of
the sacrament. You young men should keep the covenants
you made when you received the priesthood. Keeping these
covenants now will help you prepare for the temple covenants you will make in the future.
‘Just about 1 quart, but we will divide it with this man, and we will have
Be true to the Lord and to His Church in all circumstances.
The authorities of the Church will lead you in paths of happiness. Be grateful for your membership in God’s great kingdom.
of flour in the bin. This same thing happened every day for a week or
anything for days. So, I asked how much flour we had. The reply was,
enough for our breakfast in the morning.’ So we gave him half the flour.
He took it and said, ‘May the Lord bless you that you will not want.’
“The next morning when we went to get the flour, there was still a quart
more, until we could get another sack of flour. So, we did not
want” (Richard Cottam Shipp, Champions of Light [Orem, Utah: Randall Book, 1983], p. 82).
Be humble and willing to listen to the whisperings of the
Spirit. Place the wisdom of the Lord above your own wisdom.
When you do these things, the Lord will make much more
out of your life than you can by yourself. He will increase
your opportunities, expand your vision, and strengthen you.
He will give you the help you need to meet your trials and
challenges. You will find true joy as you come to know your
Father in Heaven and His Son, Jesus Christ, and feel their
love for you.
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Wednesday Evening Study
Have a team member present the following story to illustrate the power of faith
in the Lord Jesus Christ. Introduce the presentation by explaining that Randall
Ellsworth was a missionary who exercised great faith after being seriously hurt
in an earthquake in Guatemala.
During an earthquake, the building Randall Ellsworth was in collapsed on him.
A General Authority described Randall’s experience:
“[He was] pinned for, I think, twelve hours. Found himself totally paralyzed
from the waist down. Kidney functions, not present. No hope to ever walk again.
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
We the LDS NYLT Staff envision, through our example,
every participant will become servant leaders and brothers with their fellow men. They will gain an understanding of their leadership potential and how they can use it
in all aspects of their lives.
“He was flown to … Maryland and … interviewed in the hospital by a television
reporter. The television reporter said to him, ‘The doctors say you will not walk
again. What do you think, Elder Ellsworth?’ He said, ‘I’ll not only walk again,
but I have a call from a prophet to serve a mission in Guatemala, and I shall go
back to Guatemala and finish that mission.’ …
“He exercised twice the [requirement] outlined by the doctors. He exerted his
faith. He received a blessing from the priesthood, and his recovery was miraculous. It astounded the physicians and the specialists. He began to be able to
stand on his feet. Then he could walk with crutches, and then the doctors said to
him, ‘You may return to the mission field if the Church will permit you to go.’
He went. We sent him to Guatemala. He returned to the land to which he had
been called, to the people whom he dearly loved.
“While there he was walking, proselyting a full schedule with a cane in each
hand. [His mission president] looked at him and said, ‘Elder Ellsworth, with the
faith that you have, why don’t you throw those canes away and walk?’ And Elder
Ellsworth said, ‘If you have that kind of faith in me [take the canes].’” Elder Ellsworth never used the canes again (Thomas S. Monson, quoted by Marion G.
Romney, in Conference Report, Oct. 1977, pp. 61–62; or Ensign, Nov. 1977, p.
42).
PURPOSES
OF THE
AARONIC PRIESTHOOD:
 BECOME converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ and
live its teachings.
 SERVE faithfully in priesthood callings and fulfill the
responsibilities of priesthood offices.
 GIVE meaningful service.
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 PREPARE and live worthily to receive the Melchizedek
Priesthood and temple ordinances.
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 PREPARE to serve an honorable full-time mission.
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 OBTAIN as much education as possible.
 PREPARE to become a worthy husband and father.
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 GIVE proper respect to women, girls, and children.
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NIGHTLY STUDY
QUOTES:
Tuesday Evening Study
Read aloud 1 Kings 18:21–40. Suggest they mark the key phrases or
verses.
What happened when the priests put their faith in Baal and asked
him to start a fire? (Nothing. See 1 Kings 18:25–29.)
Why was Baal unable to answer the prayers of the priests? (He
was a false god and existed only as an image. He had no power.)
What happened when Elijah put his faith in the Lord and asked
him to start a fire? (See 1 Kings 18:36–38.)
Why was Elijah successful when the priests were not?
"In this world where some misguided men and women
strive to tear down and destroy great movements such
as Scouting, I am pleased to stand firm for an organization that teaches duty to God and country, that embraces the Scout Law. Yes, an organization whose
motto is 'Be prepared' and whose slogan is 'Do a good
turn daily.'
Help the other young men understand that the priests of Baal had put
their faith in something that had no power. Thus their faith did them no
good. Elijah, however, had put his faith in Jesus Christ.
Why did Elijah suggest this contest? (To help the people know
President Thomas S. Monson
that the true God was Jehovah, or Jesus Christ, not Baal.)
How did the people react to Elijah’s demonstration? (They became convinced that “the Lord, he is the God” [verse 39].)
“ . . . All the easy things the Church has had to do have
been done. From now on it is high adventure!”
Elder Neal A. Maxwell,
“Wherefore, Ye Must Press Forward”
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Monday Evening Study
Y o u t h
L e a d e r s h i p
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Read the 13th Article of Faith:
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We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing
good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul-We
believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope
to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good
report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
S c o u t s
T r a i n i n g
o f
F l o r i d a
E d g e w o o d
J a c k s o n v i l l e ,
N Y L T
A m e r i c a
C o u n c i l
A v e n u e
F l o r i d a
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June 20, 2011
Dear NYLT Scout,
 Look up and discuss what each word means
 How does living the Scout Law and this article of faith make us better priesthood leaders.
 What is the Admonition of Paul.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things
are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good
report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on
these things.
North Florida Council, the 2011 LDS SR—NYLT—48 staff and I welcome you to be a part of the best
youth leadership training a Boy Scout can receive. Our goal is to help you develop your leadership
skills. Our desire is that you return to your troop and share these skills with other scouts and help
develop yourself and your fellow scouts into better citizens.
When Lord Baden-Powell first started scouting in 1907 he took a group of boys to Brownsea Island
and started the foundation of the Patrol Method. As Baden-Powell said; “The patrol system is not
one method in which Scouting for boys can be carried on. It is the only method.” You will be a
part of a patrol for the week and will bring back to your troop how to have fun with a purpose.
Most of the instruction is presented by scouts just like you.
Our method of learning will be based on actual Leadership Brownsea activities and events. Sessions will be part presentation, part discussion and lots of doing. The more you put into NYLT, the
more you will learn about real Leadership.
NYLT will be a lot of fun but also hard work. The leadership skills you can learn this week will
make a huge impact on the rest of your life. You were selected the privilege to attend NYLT because your Scoutmaster felt you had leadership potential and because of your Scout Spirit. It is
now your responsibility to learn all you can, take notes to share with your troop to demonstrate
what you have learned.
We follow only a few rules at SR—NYLT—48 … The Scout Oath and Law.
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Have fun but most importantly use this time effectively to make yourself the best LEADER you can
be. Please ask your Troop Guide or Senior Patrol Leader or the rest of the NYLT Staff any questions you may have.
Yours in Scouting,
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John Lake
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Scoutmaster
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John Lake
386-365-0182
[email protected]
Dennis Rudd
904-777-4131
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Tony Bonaro
904-477-4965
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Scott Britt
386-397-9393
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Christopher Rudd
904-777-4131
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Devin Luthi
386-754-2617
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Nicholas King
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Albert Brand
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Zach Rudd
904-777-4131
[email protected]
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Brexton Simonsen
904-287-4720
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Ammon Meeks
904-406-2359
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Garret Cutrer
386-326-0669
[email protected]
David Johanson
352-332-9475
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386-266-8018
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David Morse
386-965-9204
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Seth Thomas
386-984-2072
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NYLT IS A SPECIAL PLACE.
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The rules are ones we know well – the Scout Oath
and Law. We create a safe haven at NYLT, a
place where everyone should feel physically and
emotionally secure. We do this in several ways:
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 We set the example for ourselves and others by
always behaving as Scouts should. We live the
Scout Oath and Law each moment of each day,
to the best of our abilities.
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 We refuse to tolerate any kind of inappropriate
put-down, name –calling, or physical aggression.
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 We communicate our acceptance of each participant and each other through expression of
concern and by showing our appreciation whenever possible.
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 We create an environment based on learning
and fun. We seek the best from each participant, and we do our best to help each person
achieve it.
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The Scout Oath and Law provide the general rules for expected behavior by
all NYLT staff and candidates.
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Practice the Scout Oath and Law and Live the Word of Wisdom
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Proper uniform will be observed at all times by staff and candidates.
Class A at all flag ceremonies, meals and classes
Class B in campsite and while preparing food or engaged in active
scout skill sessions.
Uniforms will carry Official Boy Scout insignia only.
Each candidate MUST complete the full week to graduate.
No guests may be invited to feast on Friday evening.
Parents are not allowed in camp until the end, on Saturday morning.
Each Troop Guide will require that the campsites are clean and orderly
before allowing participants to depart.
Damage to camp equipment will be paid for by those responsible.
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No drugs or alcohol.
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No defecating in the woods.
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No chewing tobacco.
No putting trash down the latrines.
No fireworks or fires in/near tents.
No sheath knives or axes
No throwing of knives or shovels.
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No cutting live trees.
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Do not walk in sandals or barefoot in camp.
No swimming outside of troop program.
Dispose of food in trash receptacles.
Do not go anywhere alone; always practice the buddy system.
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No electronics (including cellular phones) except cameras.
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INTRODUCTION
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SERVICE PATROL DUTIES
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The Service Patrol period of service is from Morning
Troop Assembly until the duties are turned over to the
new Service Patrol at the next ceremony.
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Service Patrol duties include:
 Being responsible for the general cleanliness of
the camp, especially for the meeting areas and campfire circle.
 Assisting the Quartermaster with Troop cracker
barrels.
 Laying campfires when requested and extinguishing the fires when done.
 Placing lighted latrine lanterns in appropriate
places every evening and returning them to the Quartermaster each morning, cleaned and filled.
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PROGRAM PATROL DUTIES
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The Program Patrol period of service is from Morning
Troop Assembly until the duties are turned over to the
new Program Patrol at the next ceremony.
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Program Patrol duties include:
 Hoisting the flags in the morning at Troop Assembly and lowering the flags in the evening as directed by the Senior Patrol Leader through the
Patrol Leaders’ Council.
 Making sure that the presentation area is set up
and the necessary equipment is on hand before
the start of each session, as requested by the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader/Program.
 Giving leadership to campfire programs, as requested, and being ready at all times to introduce
and lead songs when called upon.
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FLAG CEREMONIES
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FLAG RAISING
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After the Senior Patrol Leader reports to the Scoutmaster, "The Troop is
Formed," the Scoutmaster replies, "Proceed With The Flag Ceremony." The
Senior Patrol Leader directs, "Program Patrol, Raise The Colors.”
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With the patrols remaining at attention, the Patrol Leader of the Program
Patrol takes charge. He moves his color guard into position assigning two
members per flag. When the color guard has the flags attached and ready
for raising, he commands, "Hand Salute," then "Raise the Colors." (Color
guards stand at attention but do not salute)
The American flag is raised smartly. As soon as it is at the top of the flagpole, the Patrol Leader commands "Two." The two patrol members holding
the historic flag display the flag, each holding one of its top corners. The
Patrol Leader then reads the story of the historic flag. Upon completion of
the story, the historic and the NYLT Troop Flag are raised rapidly to the top
of the flagpole.
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The Patrol Leader, or someone designated by him leads in singing the appropriate song. He starts by saying, "Let us honor our historical flag by
singing [say song name for correct day ]." The Patrol Leader then moves
his color guard back into the troop formation.
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FLAG LOWERING
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The historic and the NYLT Troop Flag are lowered and folded first. All face
in the direction of the flag and salute. The United States flag is lowered
slowly, ceremoniously. Salutes are dropped when the top of the flag
reaches shoulder height.
PATROL LEADER INDUCTION CEREMONY
The Senior Patrol Leader directs the Patrol Leaders to gather around the
troop flagpole with their left hands on the pole. He turns to the Scoutmas-
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ter and says, "Mr. Scoutmaster, The New Patrol Leaders Are Ready To Be
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Installed."
The Scoutmaster steps closer to the flagpole and says, "Give The Scout Sign
And Repeat After Me: I Promise To Do My Best / To Be Worthy Of The Of-
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fice Of Patrol Leader / For The Sake Of My Fellow Scouts / In My Patrol
And Troop And In The World Brotherhood Of Scouting."
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Upon completion, the Scoutmaster congratulates the Patrol Leaders and
asks them to return to their patrols and take charge.
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MONDAY’S HISTORIC FLAG
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QUEEN ANNE FLAG (RED WITH CROSS UNION)
Many flags have waved over what is now the United States. Early explorers
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raised their own nation's flags; the Raven banner of the Norsemen; the flags
of Spain, France, Holland, Sweden, and England. From 1707 to the revolu-
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tion, the familiar flag was the Queen Anne Flag - red with a union combining the crosses of St. George and St. Andrew.
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Let us honor it by singing the song that honored it in the past, with the
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words of our American heritage.
MY COUNTRY 'TIS OF THEE
My country, 'tis of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing;
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Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrims' pride,
From every mountain side,
Let freedom ring.
Our fathers' God, to thee,
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Author of liberty,
To thee we sing;
Long may our land be bright,
With freedom's holy light
Protect us by thy might,
Great God, our King
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FLAG CEREMONIES
TUESDAY’S HISTORIC FLAG
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GRAND UNION FLAG (STRIPES WITH CROSS UNION)
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When the Revolutionary War broke out, the colonists felt the
need for a new flag. And so, on the first day of January,
1776, the Grand Union Flag was raised over George Washington's headquarters in Massachusetts. The union was the same
as that of the Queen Anne Flag, but six white stripes broke
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the red field into seven red stripes.
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Let us honor it by singing about the men over whom it was
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first hoisted.
YANKEE DOODLE
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Father and I went down to camp
Along with Captain Goodin.
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And there we saw the men and boys
As thick as hasty puddin'.
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Yankee Doodle keep it up,
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Yankee Doodle dandy,
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Mind the music and the step,
And with the girls be handy.
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WEDNESDAY’S HISTORIC FLAG
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BETSY ROSS FLAG (13 STARS, 13 STRIPES)
With the Declaration of Independence, the new nation re-
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quired a flag of its own. On June 14, 1777, the American
Congress at Philadelphia, passed this resolution: "Resolved,
that~ the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen
stripes alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen
stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constella-
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tion." June 14 is the birthday of our flag. We celebrate that
day annually as Flag Day.
Let us honor it by singing of George Washington and his men
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in another verse of Yankee Doodle.
YANKEE DOODLE
And there was Captain Washington
Upon a slapping stallion,
A giving orders to his men;
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I guess there was a million.
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Yankee Doodle keep it up,
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Yankee Doodle dandy
Mind the music and the step,
And with the girls be handy.
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FLAG CEREMONIES
THURSDAY’S HISTORIC FLAG
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THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER (15 STRIPES)
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When two more states joined the original thirteen, the stars
and stripes in the flag were increased from thirteen to fifteen
on May 1, 1795. It was this flag of fifteen stripes that flew over
Fort McHenry the memorable night of its bombardment in 1814
and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the verses of our National Anthem. Let us honor it by singing the first verse of the
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song it inspired:
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THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
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Oh say can you see
By the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed
At the twilight's last gleaming?
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Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
Through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched,
Were so gallantly streaming.
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And the rocket's red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night
That our flag was still there.
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O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
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O'er the land of the free,
And the home of the brave!
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FRIDAY’S HISTORIC FLAG
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THE FLAG OF 1818 (20 STARS, 13 STRIPES)
When still more states joined the United States, it was soon found
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that the flag would get to be an awkward shape if more and more
stripes were added. Therefore, on April 4, 1818, Congress passed a
law that restored the design of the flag to the original thirteen
stripes, and provided that a star should be added to the union for
each new state. Let us honor it by singing a song famous in its day.
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COLUMBIA. THE GEM OF THE OCEAN
O Columbia, the gem of the ocean,
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The home of the brave and the free.
The shrine of each patriot's devotion,
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A world offers homage to thee.
Thy mandates make heroes assemble,
When liberty's form stands in view;
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Thy banners make tyranny tremble,
When born by the red, white, and blue,
When born by the red, white, and blue,
When born by the red, white, and blue,
Thy banners make tyranny tremble,
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FLAG CEREMONIES
FINAL FLAG CEREMONY
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THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Today the flag stands for the past, the present, and the future of our country. It stands for the men and women who
have built America, for their toil, sweat, and blood. Its
stripes tell of the two hundred and twenty million free people of fifty states working and fighting to keep that liberty
for themselves and for generations to come.
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The question has been raised as to the size of the flag.
There is no standard size American flag. The main criterion
is that the flag's height be two-thirds of the width.
A flag is a symbol, of course, and as such it should represent
the qualities for which it stands. Consequently, it can be
large or small. It should be large enough to deserve respect
and allegiance. But it should not be so big that it can serve
as a ready shield for scoundrels, the intemperate or the ignoble. It must not be so small that it is easily forgotten in
the times or places where liberty is a dim and distant thing.
It must be large enough to win a place dear to the heart of
its sons and daughters. But it should not be so big that its
sight strikes terror and fear where it is shown.
It should be large enough to cover all its people, not just
the few. It should not be so small that it is easily waved in
moments of wild, careless enthusiasm for causes that in a
more sober, reflective moment would be rejected as unworthy. It matters little if a flag's history is long or short, its
colors bright or pale, its design simple or complex.
What matters is that where the banner waves, those who
live under it dwell in peace, liberty, and justice.
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FINAL FLAG CEREMONY (CONTINUED)
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THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Let us honor it by singing:
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GOD BLESS AMERICA
God bless America, land that we love,
Stand beside her and guide her
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Through the night with the light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies,
To the oceans white with foam,
God bless America, my home sweet home.
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Leadership
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Summaries
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Leadership Skills Table of
Contents
My NYLT Goals.....................................................................30
Communicating Well (Part One).................................................34
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Finding Your Vision (Part One) ..................................................36
Developing Guidelines for Course Conduct ....................................40
Setting Your Goals ................................................................45
Preparing Your Plans..............................................................46
Scouts’ Worship Service ..........................................................48
Notes
Developing Your Team............................................................62
Solving Problems ..................................................................64
The Leading EDGE.................................................................68
The Teaching EDGE ...............................................................72
from NYLT
Resolving Conflicts ................................................................74
Making Ethical Decisions .........................................................76
Leading Yourself ..................................................................80
Valuing People.....................................................................82
Finding Your Vision (Part Two) ..................................................84
Communicating Well (Part Two) ................................................88
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HOW TO KEEP NOTES
(A SUGGESTED METHOD)
NOTES ARE IMPORTANT.
They are the only dependable way to be sure that you will remember the valuable ideas you hear and see.
GET THE MAIN IDEAS.
Write down only as much detail as you can without losing what
the speaker is saying.
USE OUTLINE STYLE.
Outlines show the relationships of ideas.
I. Roman numerals represent main ideas
A. Capital letters are subheads under Roman numerals.
1. Arabic numerals are subheads under capitals.
a. Small letters are subheads under Arabic numerals.
ABBREVIATE.
Use key words and partial sentences. On the other hand, don't
be so sketchy that it doesn't mean anything. Brief, accurate
notes are better than lengthy, confused ones.
USE A NOTEBOOK.
Random notes scribbled on loose scraps of paper are seldom
satisfactory.
REVIEW YOUR NOTES.
Before they get cold (probably within 24 hours), take time to
make sure you understand the things you’ve written. Then you
won't be wondering several months from now what you meant
by some of the abbreviations.
“Faded ink is better than best memory.” - B.P.
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MY NYLT GOALS
Teaching-Learning: __________________________________________________
Personal and Confidential
SCOUT’S NAME ____________________________ TROOP _______
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NYLT SCOUTMASTER SIGN-OFF _____________________________
TROOP SCOUTMASTER SIGN-OFF ____________________________
INSTRUCTIONS:
During the week, you’re going to learn about leadership. Using what
you have learned in NYLT, you can make a real difference in your success as a youth leader.
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This personal goals sheet is a contract you’re being asked to make
with yourself. You will share it with your Scoutmaster and together
you will implement your goals. These can involve your Troop or be
about how to make yourself a better leader.
Application: ________________________________________________________
Before you leave, have a conference with the Scoutmaster or an
Assistant. They may suggest some changes before approving your
plan.
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Describe what your future success looks like — your VISION:
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Evaluation: _________________________________________________________
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Summary: __________________________________________________________
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Notes: _____________________________________________________________
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PRESENTATION PLAN
Planning Information
Describe 3 personal GOALS that will lead to achieve your vision:
1.
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Presenter: ________________ Subject __________________________________
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Objective: __________________________________________________________
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Materials: __________________________________________________________
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For each goal, describe two personal PLANS for how you will
achieve each goal. (think about the ‘What’s, ‘How’s, ‘When’s and
‘Who’s).
i.
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Preparation: ________________________________________________________
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Presentation
Learning Objectives (at the end of this presentation each participant should
be able to):
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Discovery: __________________________________________________________
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a.
Let each person feel you are talking to him or her. Look at
the audience as individuals, not as a group. If you are nervous, find a friendly face in the audience and direct your
remarks to that person for the first few minutes.
b.
Watch the group's reaction as you go along. Stay close to
their interests.
c.
Use thought provoking questions. This will help stimulate
everyone's thinking. It also will help you get feedback from
participants, which will tell you whether they understand
what you are saying.
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2.
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i.
Illustrate your presentation.
a.
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Use a chalkboard or flip chart to list your main points, or
draw diagrams or sketches while you talk. Training aids
help make your presentation more interesting and reinforce the learning process. Not only do the participants
hear, but they see as well.
b.Balance what you say with what you show. Don't let the visual
aid be so elaborate that it is distracting.
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c.Show the equipment and materials needed to do what you are
talking about.
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d.Show literature resources on the subject.
e.
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Illustrate your important points with human interest stories, preferably something that actually happened. True
stories, not necessarily funny, are excellent. When interest
is waning, an amusing story usually helps.
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5.
Pace yourself.
a.
Stay within the time limit.
b.
Stay on the subject. Don't get sidetracked.
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6.
Clinch your presentation.
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Summarize the subject by restating its main idea or problem, its importance, and the major points you have made.
b.
Give your listeners a chance to ask questions, either during
the presentation or at the end.
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PRESENTING THE SUBJECT
These are some tips to help you make your training presentations more
interesting, worthwhile, and fun for both you and your audience.
1.
a.
Size up your audience, considering the sort of people they are
and what they probably know and want to learn about the subject.
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b.
Write down the purpose of the presentation (or review the
learning objectives} and decide on the ideas that should be
covered.
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c.
Research the subject, taking brief notes.
d.
Talk with others who know the subject and make notes of their
ideas.
Outline your presentation, including only the most important
points-usually the fewer the better - and put them in a logical
order.
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Practice your presentation.
a.
Rehearse your presentation until you have it well in mind. Some
trainers like to use a tape recorder so they can hear themselves.
b.Write in your notes the time allotted to major points. This will
help you stay within the time limits.
c.Put your outline in final form so that it will not be cluttered with
discarded ideas.
d.
e.
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Prepare your presentation.
e.
2.
3.
Try to be ready for extemporaneous speaking, with an occasional look at your outline. Do not memorize or read it wordfor-word.
When you are well prepared, you will feel more at ease during
the presentation. Also, it helps to take a few deep breaths before you begin.
Personalize your presentation.
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COMMUNICATING WELL (PART ONE)
Bring empty fuel containers home for disposal. Do not place in or near fires.
Empty fuel containers will explode if heated and should never be put in
fireplaces or with burnable trash.
Flammability Warning
No tent material is completely fireproof. It can burn when exposed to continued,
intense heat or fire. The most important safeguard is to keep flames away from
canvas materials. For this reason, the following safety precautions are emphasized:
Only flashlights and electric lanterns are permitted in tents. No flames in
tents is a rule that must be enforced.
Never use liquid-fuel stoves, heaters, lanterns, lighted candles, matches,
and other flame sources in or near tents.
Do not pitch tents near an open fire.
Do not use flammable chemicals near tents—charcoal lighter or spray cans of
paint, bug killer, or repellent.
Be careful when using electricity and lighting in tents.
Always extinguish cooking campfires promptly.
Obey all fire laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Extinguishers
If fire breaks out, it must be quickly and properly suppressed. To do this, you must
know the three classes of fires and how to combat them:
Neutral Position. The leader stands comfortably before the group,
hands at his sides. His posture is good.
Feet.
The leader positions himself where everyone can see and
hear him. If possible, the leader moves around during the
presentation.
Hands. The leader uses his hands as communicating tools.
Mouth. The leader communicates loudly enough for everyone to
hear, and clearly enough for everyone to understand. He
varies the tone of his voice as he talks.
Eyes.
The leader makes eye contact with listeners.
Ears.
The leader is aware of his audience.
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Fires that involve normally combustible materials such as paper, wood, fabrics,
rubber, and many plastics. These fires can be quenched with water or insulated
with tri-class (ABC) chemical or foam extinguishers.
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Fires that involve gasoline, oil, grease, tars, paints, lacquers, or flammable gases.
The oxygen that supports this type of fire must be cut off by tri-class (ABC), regular
dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers. Water is dangerous, as
it spreads the fire.
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FIRE GUARD PLANNING
COMMUNICATING WELL (PART ONE)
Notes
Chemical Fuels
Knowledgeable adult supervision must be provided when Scouts are involved in the storage of
chemical fuels, the handling of chemical fuels in the filling of stoves or lanterns, or the lighting of chemical fuels. The use of liquid fuels for starting any type of fire is prohibited.
Guidelines for Safely Using Chemical Stoves and Lanterns
Use compressed- or liquid-gas stoves or lanterns only with knowledgeable adult supervision and in Scout facilities only where and when permitted.
Operate and maintain according to manufacturer's instructions included with the stove
or lantern.
Both gasoline and kerosene shall be kept in well-marked, approved containers (never in
a glass container) and stored in a ventilated, locked box at a safe distance (a
minimum of 20 feet) from buildings and tents. Keep all chemical fuel containers
away from hot stoves and campfires, and store below 100 degrees (F).
Let hot stoves and lanterns cool before changing cylinders of compressed gases or refilling from containers of liquid gas.
Refill liquid-gas stoves and lanterns a safe distance from any flames, including other
stoves, campfires, and personal smoking substances. A commercial camp stove fuel
should be used for safety and performance. Pour through a filter funnel. Recap
both the device and the fuel container before igniting.
Never fuel a stove, heater, or lantern inside a cabin; always do this outdoors. Do not
operate a stove, lantern, or charcoal grill in an unventilated structure. Provide
at least two ventilation openings, one high and one low, to provide oxygen and
exhaust for lethal gases. Never fuel (example: all liquid fuels, charcoal. etc.),
ignite, or operate a stove, heater, or lantern in a tent.
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Place the stove on a level, secure surface before operating. On snow, place insulated
support under the stove to prevent melting and tipping.
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Periodically check fittings on compressed-gas stoves and on pressurized liquid-gas stoves
for leakage, using soap solution before lighting.
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To avoid possible fires, locate gas tanks, stoves, etc., below any tents since heavy leakage of gas will flow downhill the same as water.
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When lighting a stove, keep fuel containers and extra canisters well away. Do not hover
over the stove when lighting it. Keep your head and body to one side. Open the
stove valve quickly for two full turns and light carefully, with head, fingers, and
hands to the side of the burner. Then adjust down.
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Do not leave a lighted stove or lantern unattended.
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Do not overload the stovetop with heavy pots or large frying pans. If pots over 2 quarts
are necessary, set up a separate grill with legs to hold the pot, and place the stove
under the grill.
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FINDING YOUR VISION (PART ONE)
Vision is a picture of future success. It is a picture of what success looks like.
A Team Vision is what future success looks like for a group of people.
“If you can see it, you can be it.”
TEAM VISION CHALLENGE
As members of a National Youth Leadership Training patrol, develop a clear,
shared vision of success for your time together (this week). You will use this
vision throughout the course, as you seek to achieve all you can as a patrol. At
the end of the course, you will have an opportunity to measure your progress,
and to report that progress to the rest of the NYLT troop.
1. Brainstorming
Brainstorm with your patrol to develop ideas that might be included in
your patrol’s vision of success by the conclusion of this NYLT course.
REFLECTION HELP
Avoid the temptation to talk about your own experiences. Reserve judgment on what the participants say.
Encourage them. Help the discussion get going, then
let the participants take over with limited guidance from you.
If you describe what you saw, be sure your comments
don't stop the participants from adding their own
thoughts.
Above all, be positive. Have fun with the activity and
with the reflection.
Use the following pages to write down ideas from the patrol.
2. Bringing it Together
Discuss and combine the results of your brainstorming session to develop
a vision of success for your patrol.
Write down versions of your patrol’s vision. Keep revising it until
you have a vision that is clear and that everyone in your patrol thinks
is worthwhile.
3. Communicate the Team Vision
Write down your team vision.
Revisit it during Patrol Meetings and as
your Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.
you
try to develop
Ask thought-provoking questions. In reflection, we try
to use questions that ask the participants to think
about their experiences. The following types of questions are useful.
Open-ended questions: Avoid yes and no answers.
Examples: "What was the purpose of the game?" or
"What did you learn about yourself?"
Feeling questions: Require Scouts to reflect on how
they feel about what they did. For example: "How did
it feel when you started to pull together?"
Judgment questions: Ask Scouts to make decisions
about things. For example: "What was the best part?"
or "What got you all going in the right direction?"
Guiding questions: Steer Scouts toward the purpose
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GAME PLAN
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DEVELOPING GUIDELINES FOR
COURSE CONDUCT
Team brainstorming session (5 minutes)
Refer to pages 14 and 15 for example rules.
My ideas for rules
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TROOP MEETING PLAN
DEVELOPING GUIDELINES FOR
COURSE CONDUCT
Date _____________
Activity
Pre-Opening
Description
Run By
Time
Service patrol setup
My teams top 10 ideas
Program patrol activity
____minutes
Patrol Leaders’ Council quick
start
Opening Ceremony
Troop formation
Ceremony
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Uniform inspection
Skills Instruction
New Scouts
Experienced Scouts
____minutes
Older Scouts
Patrol Meetings
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Inter-patrol Activity
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Closing
Announcements
Recognitions
Scoutmaster’s minutes
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After the Meeting
Scoutmaster
Ceremony
Patrol Leaders’ Council evaluates
the meeting plan
Service patrol cleans up
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DEVELOPING GUIDELINES FOR
COURSE CONDUCT
Our Course Rules
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DEVELOPING GUIDELINES FOR
COURSE CONDUCT
Codes of conduct we should already be living
by:
The 10 Commandments
The Word of Wisdom
The Purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood
Law of Chastity
The Scout Law
The Scout Oath
The Outdoor Code
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SETTING YOUR GOALS
PATROL LEADERS’ COUNCIL
GOALS are the steps you complete to fulfill a vision;
the bites that enable you to eat the elephant.
MEETING AGENDA
Goals that are SMART will lead you in the direction you want to go.
Pre-Meeting between the SPL & Scoutmaster
Welcome & Introductions
NOTES:
Purpose of the meeting— what we need to accomplish
Specific — Everyone needs to know exactly what’s involved.
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Reports on the progress being made by each patrol
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Announcements
Measurable — You need a way to measure your goal so that you know
when you have completed it.
Program patrol and service patrol assignments
Closing
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Scoutmaster’s observations
Attainable — You should be able to see how you can reach it.
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Relevant — If the goal isn’t connected to reaching the vision, why are we
doing it?
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Timely — Do it when it’s needed.
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SMART GOALS WORKSHEET
PATROL LEADER JOB DESCRIPTION
Goals are steps toward fulfilling a vision. They are the bites that enable you to eat the elephant.
INTRODUCTION: When you accepted the position of patrol
leader, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our
troop. That responsibility should be fun and rewarding.
This job description provides some of the things you are
expected to do while serving as a junior leader.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior patrol leader
To be effective, a goal should pass the SMART Goals test. Use the
space below to write ways in which a goal you are testing fulfills
each requirement of a SMART Goal.
Specific
The Goal is Specific in these ways:
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Plan and lead patrol
Develop patrol spirit
meetings and activities
Work with other troop
Keep patrol members
leaders to make the
troop run well
informed
Assign each patrol member a job and help
them succeed
Measurable
The Goal is Measurable in these ways:
Know what patrol members
and other leaders can do
Set a good example
Represent the patrol at
all patrol leaders’
council meetings and
at the annual program
planning conference
Wear the uniform correctly
Attainable
The Goal is Attainable in these ways:
Live by the Scout Oath and
Prepare the patrol to take
part in all troop activities
Law
Relevant
The Goal is Relevant to the Vision in these ways:
Timely
The Goal is Timely in these ways:
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PREPARING YOUR PLANS
Vision is what future success looks like.
Goals are the steps to fulfilling a vision.
Planning is a means of efficiently achieving goals.
THE PLANNING TOOL
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LATRINE CLEANING ROTATION SCHEDULE
Start, Stop, Continue Tool:
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
Start—“What should we be doing that will make things better?”
Stop—”What should we stop doing because it isn’t helping?”
AM
Continue—”What is working well that we want to continue doing?”
PM
In the navy it's called a head, in the army, a latrine .Rural residents might call it an outhouse or privy. To the Japanese, it's the
benjo. In Europe it's the WC. , and the British sometimes call it the
necessary. To a Scout camper, it's the latrine.
Whatever it's called, when you're sharing it with another patrol,
somebody has to keep it clean and in good order. That's not the
best job in camp so it is important that everybody takes turns. The
patrols that are sharing the latrine should get together and work
out a schedule.
Start/Stop/Continue is an effective tool for testing the effectiveness of your
plans. It can be used whenever evaluation is appropriate.
Notes
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The latrine should be checked and cleaned twice a day. See that
extra toilet paper is available, that the lantern is lit (or the lights
are on) at dusk and extinguished in the morning, that hand-washing
water is available, and that any other chores are accomplished.
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SCOUTS’ WORSHIP SERVICE
PATROL MEETING TIPS
From BSA’s Charter and Bylaws:
The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the
best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God.
Patrol Leader's (PL) Responsibility
Formally open the meeting and bring the group to order.
Remind them that it's important to have just one conversation going
on at a time.
The Patrol Leader should give a quick briefing on any news from the Troop level.
PLANNING A SCOUTS’ OWN SERVICE
This would be reminders about events coming up.
LOCATION:
The Patrol Leader should entertain suggestions for TROOP Level activities
- Lends itself to the occasion and promotes reverence
The PL should record all suggestions (and who made them).
The PL should entertain ideas for Patrol Level activities.
- Comfortable
The PL should record these and who made them.
- Has a focal point on the speaker
The PL should briefly go over what's happening at each troop meeting for the
coming month. This should include what the Patrol's responsibility is:
Service
CONTENT:
Program
- In line with Courteous, Kind, Reverent
Word & Weather - If it's word and weather the words should be discussed and assigned to different scouts. Do the same with the
weather.
- Participants are active
(with
Maybe have a fun activity or some food to end the meeting.
responsive readings, singing, etc.)
Scout's Responsibility
A SUGGESTED OPENING:
Show up at the Patrol Meeting on time.
“A Scout is reverent.
Please prepare yourself for prayer in your usual custom.”
Not all faiths require that hats be taken off,
so neither should you (unless you are indoors).
Behave and listen to the Patrol Leader (Cooperation!) Take notes so you can discuss
any specific events with your parents.
Come with some ideas for the Troop & Your Patrol. You can ask Mom & Dad for ideas.
Remember whom you should call to get information about any troop or patrol activity. Call in the following order:
CALL YOUR PATROL LEADER first.
CALL YOUR SENIOR PATROL LEADER second.
CALL YOUR SCOUTMASTER last
USE THIS ORDER FOR ANY ACTIVITY. MAKE THE CALL YOURSELF! DO NOT ASK
YOUR PARENTS TO DO IT FOR YOU!
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DAY 2 PATROL MEETING AGENDA
SAMPLE OUTLINE:
1.Call to Worship
2.Hymns or songs
3.Scriptures or readings from a variety of sources
4.Responsive reading
5.Personal prayer
6.Group prayer
7.Inspirational reading or message
8.Offering (i.e. for the World Friendship Fund)
9.An act of friendship
10.Benediction or closing
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SCOUT SERVICE PRAYERS
It is traditional to end a service with a prayer
(often called the Benediction) asking for support in
one’s life. Many prayers, particularly when included
earlier in a service as an invocation, express
thanksgiving for the blessings we enjoy in nature,
our families, and our personal lives. The prayers
below are appropriate for use in Scouting services.
Philmont Opening Prayer
God, our father, we thank you for the beauty of the
earth, for the food we eat. and for the comforts we
enjoy. Help us to love others more, to be concerned with the problems of our day, and to understand Your will in our actions. Grant us the strength
to live wisely and well, to be worthy users of Your
creation, and ready and willing workers for the
causes of Goodness. AMEN.
Baha'i Writings
Blessed is the spot, and the house, and the place,
and the city, and the heart, and the mountain, and
the refuge, and the cave, and the land, and the
sea, and the island, and the meadow where mention of God hath been made and His praise glorified.
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A Scout Prayer
Appendix
Table of Contents
Campsite Inspection Checklist .................... 143
Day 2 Patrol Meeting Agenda ..................... 144
O God of the mountains and valleys, ........
of the forest, meadows and plains.
Be our guide as we walk........................
together the trail of life.
Latrine Cleaning Rotation ......................... 146
And may your love, made known to ..........
us in the stories of our faith, ..................
Be known to others through ...................
the words and deeds of our lives.
Patrol Duty Roster .................................. 147
This day and always. AMEN.
Patrol Meeting Tips ................................. 145
Patrol Leader Job Description .................... 148
Jewish Service of the Heart
Patrol Leaders’ Council Meeting Agenda........ 149
Game Planner........................................ 154
May the time be not too distant, O God, when all
your children will understand that they are brothers
and sisters, so that, one in spirit and one in fellowship, they may be forever united before you. Then
shall your kingdom be established on earth, and the
word of thy prophet shall be fulfilled: “The Lord
will reign forever and ever.”
Emergency Response Plan ......................... 156
Traditional Blessing
Campfire Planner.................................... 150
Troop Meeting Planner ............................. 152
Patrol Campout Menu Planner .................... 153
Reflection Helps..................................... 157
Fire Guard Plan...................................... 158
Presenting the Subject ............................. 160
The Lord bless you and keep you,
The Lord make His face to shine upon you,
And give you peace.
Presentation Planner ............................... 162
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SCOUT SERVICE PRAYERS
Morning Meal Prayers
• Gracious Giver of all good, thank You for rest and
food. Grant that all we do or say this day will serve
others and honor Your name. Amen.
Appendix
• Our God, we thank You for the dawn of another day
and for Your loving care. Help us to be mindful of
You as we begin this new day. Amen.
• Oh God, we thank You for your care through the
night and for this new day. Help us to be faithful to
You in our thoughts, our words and our deeds this day
and always. Amen.
Noon Meal Prayers
• Mighty God, for this noonday meal we would speak
the praise we feel. Health and strength we have from
Thee; help us, Lord, to faithful be. Amen.
• Dear God, help us to see the beautiful things in
earth and sky, which are tokens of Your love. Walk
with us in the days we spend together here. May the
food we eat and all Your blessings help us to better
serve You and each other. Amen.
• Oh God, as this day continues let us not forget to
honor and serve You. We thank You for these gifts of
Your love. Bless them to our use, and our lives to
Your service. Amen.
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(Ich von Shvagen)
I can play the Zoomba-za
(I can play the Zoomba-za)
<Chorus>
Zoomba
Zoomba
Zoomba
Zoomba
Zuupa!
Zoomba
Zoomba
Zoomba
Zoomba
Zoomba
Zoomba
Zoomba
Zoomba
Za,
Za,
Za,
Za!
<Verses>
(Continue by replacing underlined parts of verses
with instruments below and any you can make up.
Then sing the chorus for that instrument and repeat
all prior ones, ending each chorus with Zoomba-za’s)
Guitar-la
Radio-la
X-Box-la
Saxophone-la
Piano-la
Trombone-la
Jukebox-la
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Evening Meal Prayers
• Tireless Guardian on our way, You have kept us well
this day. While we thank you, we ask for your continued care, for forgiveness of our sins, and for rest at
the close of a busy day. Amen.
• Dear God, we thank You for this day and for Your
presence in it. Forgive us if we have not made it a
better day and help us to be tomorrow what we have
failed to be today. Amen.
• Our God, we thank You for this evening meal. As You
have been mindful of us, so help us to be mindful of
You, that we may know and do your will. Amen.
• Oh God, You have given us all things to enjoy. We
bring our thanks to You at this evening meal. Bless us
as we eat this food, and keep us mindful of the needs
of others. Amen.
Prayers for Any Meal
• For health and strength and daily food, we give You
thanks, 0 Lord. Amen.
• For this and all Your mercies, Lord, make us grateful. Amen.
• We thank You, God, for this food. Bless us as we eat
this meal that it may strengthen us for Your service.
Amen.
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AN EXAMPLE MESSAGE
SERMONS WE SEE
I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day;
I’d rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way.
The eye’s a better pupil and more willing than the ear,
Fine counsel is confusing, but example’s always clear;
And the best of all the preachers are the men who live their
creeds,
For to see good put in action is what everybody needs.
I soon can learn to do it if you’ll let me see it done;
I can watch your hands in action, but your tongue too fast may
run.
And the lecture you deliver may be very wise and true,
But I’d rather get my lessons by observing what you do;
For I might misunderstand you and the high advise you give,
But there’s no misunderstanding how you act and how you
live.
YOGI BEAR
I have a friend that you all know, Yogi, Yogi
I have a friend that you all know, Yogi Yogi Bear.
Yogi Yogi Bear!
Yogi Yogi Bear!
I have a friend that you all know, Yogi Yogi Bear.
Yogi has a little friend, Boo Boo, Boo Boo,
Yogi has a little friend, Boo Boo Boo Boo Bear .
Boo Boo Boo Boo Bear!
Boo Boo Boo Boo Bear!
Yogi has a little friend, Boo Boo Boo Boo Bear
Yogi has a girlfriend too, Cindy, Cindy,
Yogi has a girlfriend too, Cindy Cindy Bear
Cindy Cindy Bear!
Cindy Cindy Bear!
Yogi has a girlfriend too, Cindy Cindy Bear
Yogi has an enemy, Ranger Ralph, Ranger Ralph,
Yogi has an enemy, Ranger Ranger Ralph,
Ranger Ranger Ralph!
Ranger Ranger Ralph!
Yogi has an enemy, Ranger Ralph, Ranger Ralph.
They all live in Jelly Stone, Jelly, Jelly
They all live in Jelly
Stone, Jelly Jelly Stone
Jelly Jelly Stone!
Jelly Jelly Stone!
They all live in Jelly
Stone, Jelly Jelly Stone!
ZOOMBA ZA
<Verse>
Ich von da musica
(Dash es von a lagen)
Ich von Shvagen
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Hey O-Way O-Way Olla Wha
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<Verses>
Now that was pretty good,
but we can be much softer….
Now that was quite pathetic,
And we can be much LOUDER!
When I see a deed of kindness, I am eager to be kind.
When a weaker brother stumbles and a strong man stays behind
WISCONSIN MILK
[During “Moo, moo, moo”s, partners pretend to be milking a
cow, by having one partner point his thumbs down and interlock his fingers, making “udders”]
Just to see if he can help him, then the wish grows strong in me
<Chorus>
Is not the one who tells them, but the one who shows the way.
Don‘t gimme no pop no pop
Don‘t gimme no tea no tea
Just gimme that Milk, Moo Moo Moo Moo,
Wisconsin Milk, Moo Moo Moo Moo.
To become as big and thoughtful as I know that friend to be.
And all travelers can witness that the best of guides today
One good man teaches many, men believe what they behold;
One deed of kindness noticed is worth forty that are told.
<Verses>
Give me a looong “M”! (MMMM!)
Give me a short “m”. (m.)
Give me a looong “I”! (IIIIIII!)
Give me a short “i”. (i.)
Give me a looong “L”! (ELLLLLL!)
Give me a short “L”. (L.)
Who stands with men of honor learns to hold his honor dear,
For right living speaks a language which to everyone is clear.
Though an able speaker charms me with his eloquence, I say,
I’d rather see a sermon than to hear one, any day.
Give me a looong “I”! (IIIIIII!)
Give me a short “i”. (i.)
- Edgar Guest (1881—1959)
Give me a looong “K”! (KAAAAY!)
Give me a short “k”. (k.)
Give me a looong milk! (CHOCOLATE!)
Give me a short milk. (Skim.)
Give me a real milk! (WHOLE!)
Give me a fake milk. (Soy.)
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SCOUTS’ WORSHIP SERVICE
SAMPLE SERVICE — 1
Leader:
We gather today as friends and Scouts to praise God for the many blessings He gives us.
Opening Prayer
2nd verse, same as the first, but a whole lot louder
and a whole lot worse!
3rd verse, same and the first, but a whole lot softer
and a whole lot worse.
4th verse, same as the first, but a WHOLE LOT
LOUDER AND A WHOLE LOT WORSE!
Please prepare yourself in the manner in which you pray:
WE HAD A CHICKEN
This is a repeat-after-me song!
All:
Oh Lord, that I will do my best I come to the in prayer.
Help me help other every day And teach me to be square.
To honor Mother, Father and obey the Scout Laws, too.
And this I ask, that I may be a loyal Boy Scout true
Opening Song
America the Beautiful
O, beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain,
We had a chicken,
No eggs would it lay;
We had a chicken,
No eggs would it lay.
Until that rooster
Came in our yard
And caught that chicken
Completely off-guard
For purple mountain majesties, Above the fruited plain.
<all together, clapping>
America! America! God shed his grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea.
O, beautiful for patriots dream, That sees, beyond the years,
Thine alabaster cities gleam, Undimmed by human tears.
America! America! God shed his grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea.
Responsive Reading
God is the Eternal One
Leader: God is the Eternal One, Who reigned before any being had yet been created;
When all was done according to God's will, Already then God's Name was Sovereign.
Scouts: And after all has ceased to be, Still will God reign in solitary majesty; God was, God
is, God shall be in glory.
Leader: And God is One, Without compare, Without beginning, Without end;
To God belongs power and dominion.
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We‘re having eggs now, we never used to,
until that rooster came in our yard.
We‘re having eggs now, we never used to,
until that rooster came in our yard.
<additional Verses> (insert words into the
underlined spaces above)
Toaster; no toast did it make; Eggos
Cow; no milk did it give; Eggnog
Gumball machine; no gumballs it gave; gumballs
WHIPIE WHIPIE WAMBA
This is a repeat-after-me song! I said ―
Hey a day lay!
A Whippie Whippie Wom-ba
A Musca Musca Mus-sca
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SONGS
To my advise you did not listen,
Now on the road your bloods a-glistenin’
TOP NOTCHER
I point to myself,
I say “Das, here,
das is my Top Notcher (head),
ya mama dear!
Top Notcher, Top Notcher, ya mama dear!
Das vat I learned in this school, boom-boom!
I point to myself,
I say “Das, here,
das is my Sweat Browser (forehead),
ya mama dear!
Sweat Browser, Top Notcher, ya mama dear!
Das vat I learned in this school, boom-boom!”
Scouts:
And the Sovereign of all is my own God, My living Redeemer,
My Rock in time of trouble and distress; My banner and my Refuge,
My benefactor, to whom in anguish, I can call.
All:
Into God's hands I entrust my spirit, Both when I sleep as when I wake;
And with my spirit, my body also: God is with me, I will not fear.
- "Adon Olam" ("God is the Eternal One").
An eleventh-century Hebrew prayer composed by the Jewish poet and
philosopher Solomon Ibn Gibirol.
Hymn
God Bless America
God Bless America, land that I love, .............................................
Stand beside her, and guide her, .................................................
<Verses>
Eye Blinker (eyes)
Horn Blower (nose)
Soup Strainer (upper lip)
Lunch Eater-(mouth)
Chin Chouser-(chin)
Rubber Necker-(Adam’s apple)
Chest Protector-(chest)
Bread Basket-(belly)
Weight-watcher (belt)
Thigh Master-(thighs)
Knee-bender (knees)
Shin-kicker (shins)
Through the night with a light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies..............................................
To the oceans, white with foam, .................................................
God bless America, my home, sweet home......................................
God bless America, my home, sweet home!
Personal Prayer
May we observe a moment of silent prayer, each in his own faith.
Message
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
- Proverbs, Chapter 3, Verses 5-6:
Closing Prayer
WAY DOWN YONDER
This is a repeat-after-me song!
Waaay down yonder and not so far off,
A blue jay died of the whooping cough!
Well, he whooped and he whooped and he whooped all day –
He whooped his head and his tail away!
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Help us O Lord, To serve thee day by day To do our duty, and to enjoy our
play. To keep the Scout Promise, and to rest. Happy that we have tried, to
do our best—Amen.
Benediction
And now may the Great Scoutmaster of all Scouts
Be with us and guide us until we meet again.
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SAMPLE SCOUT’S OWN SERVICE— 3
CALL TO PRAYER
Leader:
We gather today as friends and Scouts to praise God for the many blessings He gives us.
OPENING PRAYER
Please prepare yourself in the manner in which you pray:
All:
Oh Lord, that I will do my best I come to the in prayer. Help me help other every day
And teach me to be square. To honor Mother, Father and obey the Scout Laws, too.
And this I ask, that I may be a loyal Boy Scout true
OPENING SONG
America the Beautiful
Two blind jellyfishes
Two blind jellyfishes
Two blind jellyfishes sitting on a rock
And one falls off… AHHHH!!!
One blind jellyfishes… Jellyfishes?
One blind jellyfishes… Jellyfishes?
One blind jellyfishes sitting on a rock
And he falls off… AHHHH!!!
But he gets back on… Yeaaa!
And so do his friends… Yeaaa!
Three blind jellyfishes
Three blind jellyfishes
Three blind jellyfishes sitting on a rock
(feel free to make up verses – example: “But they’re
all obliterated in a nuclear explosion! AHHH…”)
O, beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties, Above the fruited plain.
America! America! God shed his grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea.
TOM THE TOAD
<Chorus>
Oh, Tom the toad, Oh Tom the toad,
Why did you hop up on the road?
<Verses>
O, beautiful for patriots dream, That sees, beyond the years,
Thine alabaster cities gleam, Undimmed by human tears.
You didn't see that car ahead,
And now you're lying truly dead.
America! America! God shed his grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea.
You used to hop and jump about,
And now your guts are spilling out.
RESPONSIVE READING—God is the Eternal One
You were my friend and now you're dead,
Your back is marked with tire tread.
Leader:
God is the Eternal One, Who reigned before any being had yet been created;
When all was done according to God's will, Already then God's Name was Sovereign.
Scouts:
And after all has ceased to be, Still will God reign in solitary majesty;
God was, God is, God shall be in glory.
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You hopped onto the yellow line,
And now you're just a streak of slime.
You used to be so big and fat,
Now you're all dried up, brown and flat.
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SONGS
They’d say that they were crazy and should all be locked
away!
Leader:
THERE’S A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF
THE SEA
There‘s a hole in the bottom of the sea
There‘s a hole in the bottom of the sea
There‘s a hole, there‘s a hole
There‘s a hole in the bottom of the
sea.
And God is One, Without compare, Without beginning, Without end; To God
belongs power and dominion.
Scouts:
And the Sovereign of all is my own God, My living Redeemer, My Rock in time
of trouble and distress; My banner and my Refuge, My benefactor, to whom in
anguish, I can call.
All:
Into God's hands I entrust my spirit, Both when I sleep as when I wake; And
with my spirit, my body also: God is with me, I will not fear.
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"Adon Olam" ("God is the Eternal One").
There‘s a log in the hole in the bottom of the sea…
There‘s a bump on the log in the hole in the bottom of the
sea…
There‘s a frog on the bump on the log in the hole in the bottom of the sea…
There‘s a nose on the frog on the bump on the log in the hole
of the bottom of the sea…
There‘s a wart on the nose on the frog on the bump on the
log in hole in the bottom of the sea…
There‘s a fly on the wart on the nose on the frog on the
bump on the log in the hole in the bottom of the sea…
There‘s a wing on the the fly on the wart on the nose on the
frog on the bump on the log in the hole in the bottom of the
sea…
An eleventh-century Hebrew prayer composed by the Jewish poet and philosopher Solomon Ibn Gibirol.
Hymn
God Bless America
God Bless America, Land that I love, Stand beside her, and guide her
Through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies
To the oceans, white with foam, God bless America, My home, sweet home
God bless America, My home, sweet home
SILENT OBSERVANCE
May we observe a moment of silent prayer, each in his own faith.
SCRIPTURE:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
Proverbs, Chapter 3, Verses 5-6:
CLOSING PRAYER
Help us O Lord, To serve thee day by day
To do our duty, and to enjoy our play
THREE BLIND JELLYFISHES
Three blind jellyfishes
Three blind jellyfishes
Three blind jellyfishes sitting on a rock
And one falls off… AHHHH!!!
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To keep the Scout Promise, and to rest
Happy that we have tried, to do our best Amen
BENEDICTION
AND NOW MAY THE GREAT
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She wore a yellow ribbon in the merry month of May!
SCOUTS’ WORSHIP SERVICE
Notes
And if you ever asked her why she wore it,
She wore it for her Boy Scout who was far, far, away!
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Far away!
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Far away!
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She wore it for her Boy Scout who was far, far away!
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There was a Scout who came to Brownsea training,
He came to Brownsea training to learn the Scouting
way!
And if you ever asked him why he did it,
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He did it for his Boy Scout troop far, far away!
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Far away!
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Far away!
He did it for his Boy Scout troop far, far away!
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There was a staff who came to Brownsea training,
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They came to Brownsea training to teach the Scouting
way!
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And if you ever asked them why they did it,
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They’d say that they were crazy and should all be
locked away!
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Locked away!
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Locked away!
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Thistle…Thistle be the last ether bunny!
Orange…Orange you glad this is the last ether bunny?
Hatch…Bless you! Are you allergic to ether bunnies?
Cargo…Cargo Beep Beep! Run over all the ether
bunnies!
Butch…Butch your car in reverse and run 'em
over again!
Boo…Don't cry! All the ether bunnies will be
back again next ‘ear!
THE ANTS GO MARCHING
The ants go marching one by one, hurrah! Hurrah!
The ants go marching one by one, hurrah! Hurrah!
The ants go marching one by one,
The little one stops to suck his thumb,
And they all go marching down, to the ground,
To get out of the rain. Boom BOOM BOOM!
SCOUTS’ WORSHIP SERVICE
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Two by two…The little one stops to tie his shoe
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Three by three…The little one stops to climb a tree
Four by four…The little one stops to shut the door
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Five by five…The little one stops to take a dive
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Six by six…The little one stops to pick up sticks
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Seven by seven…The little one stops to pray to heaven
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Eight by eight…The little one stops to shut the gate
Nine by nine…The little one stops to check the time
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Ten by ten…The little one stops to say "THE END"
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THERE WAS A GIRL
This is a repeat-after-me song!
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There was a girl who wore a yellow ribbon,
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DEVELOPING YOUR TEAM
“A team is a group of people who share a common vision. They work together to complete goals that will help them realize their shared vision.
They support and depend on one another.”
“The patrol method is not a way to operate a Boy Scout troop, it is the only
way. Unless the patrol method is in operation you don’t really have a Boy
Scout troop.”
- Robert S.S. Baden-Powell
STAGES OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT
FORMING — Low Skill, High Enthusiasm
STORMING — Low Skill, Low Enthusiasm
I‘ve got 6 pence to last me all my life!
I‘ve got 2 pence to spend and 2 pence to lend and 2
pence to send home to my wife (Poor Wife!)
No cares have I too grieve me, no sexy little girls to
deceive me—
I‘m happy as a lark believe me as we go rolling rolling
home!
Rolling Home! (Rolling Home!)
Rolling Home! (Rolling Home!)
By the light of the silvery moon,
Happy is the day when the STAFF GETS THEIR PAY!
As we go rolling rolling home.
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…4 pence,
…2 pence,
…no pence,
…credit,
STAY ON THE SUNNY SIDE
<Chorus>
NORMING — Growing Skills, Rising Enthusiasm
Stay on the sunny side, always on the
sunny side
Stay on the sunny side of life (OF LIFE!)
You‘ll feel no pain as we drive you insane!
So, stay on the sunny side of life – JOKE,
JOKE, JOKE!
<Verse>
PERFORMING — High Skill, High Enthusiasm
Knock-knock! (Who's there?)
Ether. (Ether who?)
Ether bunny! (OOOHHHHH!)
<Verses>
Nutter… a Nutter ether bunny!
Stella… Stella nutter ether bunny!
Dishes…Dishes stella nutter ether bunny!
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Bugs…running through the rugs
A bunch…of things that you can munch
Coons…eating all the spoons
Packs…hanging from the racks
Rats…big as alley cats
Rust…under all the dust
Skunks…running through the trunks
Snakes...as big as garden rakes
Beans...as big as submarines
Gravy…enough to float the navy
Cakes...that give us tummy aches
RED WAGON
You can’t ride in my little red wagon,
The backseat’s broken and the axle’s draggin’,
You can’t rid in my little red wagon!
Maybe tomorrow, but NOT TO-DAY!
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SCOUT VESPERS
Softly falls the light of day,
While our campfire fades away.
Silently each Scout should ask
Have I done my daily task?
Fo
rm
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r
No
<Verses>
Second verse, same as the first, but a whole lot louder and a
whole lot worse!
Third verse, same as the first, but a whole lot quieter and a
whole lot better.
Fourth verse, same as the first, but a WHOLE LOT LOUDER
AND A WHOLE LOT WORSE!
rm
fo
r
Pe
g
in
g
Have I kept my honor bright?
Can I guiltless sleep tonight?
Have I done and have I dared
Everything to be prepared?
SIXPENCE
I‘ve got 6 pence, jolly jolly 6 pence;
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
SOLVING PROBLEMS
PIZZA HUT
Problem Solving is what you must do when your plan no longer works.
One way to think of problem solving is that it involves planning when the
facts have changed. You have new information that no longer fits the
original plan.
THE PLANNING TOOL
WHAT
HOW
WHEN
<Verses>
A Pizza Hut, a Pizza Hut
Kentucky Fried Chicken and a
A Pizza Hut, a Pizza Hut
Kentucky Fried Chicken and a
McDonalds! McDonalds!
Kentucky Fried Chicken and a
McDonalds! McDonalds!
Kentucky Fried Chicken and a
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
WHO
A Jabba the Hut, a Jabba the Hut
A Luke Skywalker and a Jabba the
A Jabba the Hut, a Jabba the Hut
A Luke Skywalker and a Jabba the
Darth Vader! Darth Vader!
A Luke Skywalker and a Jabba the
Darth Vader! Darth Vader!
A Luke Skywalker and a Jabba the
Hut
Hut
Hut
Hut
A Lean Cuisine, a Lean Cuisine
A SlimFast shake and a Lean Cuisine
A Lean Cuisine, a Lean Cuisine
A SlimFast shake and a Lean Cuisine
No twinkies! No twinkies!
A SlimFast shake and a Lean Cuisine
No twinkies! No twinkies!
A SlimFast shake and a Lean Cuisine
QUARTERMASTER STORE
There are mice mice mice, eating all the rice
At the store? At the store. At the store? At the store
There are mice mice mice, eating all the rice
At the quarter master quartermaster store
<Chorus>
My eyes are dim,
I can-not see,
I have (hey!) not (ho!) brought my spec’s with me!
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SOLVING PROBLEMS
W
i
f
e
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DECISION-MAKING TOOLS
Brainstorming — Allows for the free-flow of ideas.
L
o
v
e
Consensus — Occurs when a discussion leads to agreement without resorting
to a vote.
o
f
m
y
l
i
f
e
Multi-Voting — Allows team members to cut a list down to a manageable
size.
Son- My only one
Dog- Rover
Parking Lot — Helps a team hold onto fresh ideas whose time has not yet
arrived.
MY COUNTRY ‘TIS OF THEE
My country,' tis of thee,
sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing;
land where my fathers died,
land of the pilgrims' pride,
from every mountainside let freedom ring!
Our fathers' God, to thee,
author of liberty, to thee we sing;
long may our land be bright
with freedom's holy light;
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
SOLVING PROBLEMS
Notes
MY PATROL SONG
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SOLVING PROBLEMS
MY PATROL SONG
SONGS
Notes
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THE LEADING EDGE
Duties Of A Patrol Leader (from the Patrol Leaders’ Handbook)
Represent your patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual
We both know the muffin man,
The muffin man, the muffin man;
We both know the muffin man
Who lives on Drury Lane!
program planning conference.
Keep patrol members informed of decisions made by the patrol leaders’ council.
Take a key role in planning, leading and encouraging patrol meetings and activities.
Help the patrol prepare to participate in all troop activities.
Learn about the abilities of other patrol members. Fully involve them in patrol
and troop activities by assigning them specific tasks and responsibilities.
Attend Junior Leader Training and continue to work on advancement.
Encourage patrol members to complete their own advancement requirements.
Set a good example to your patrol by having a positive attitude, wearing the
Scout uniform, showing patrol spirit and expecting the best from yourself
and others.
Devote the time necessary to be an effective leader.
Work with others in the troop to make the troop go.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Scout Oath
MUSCLE ARM
When I first came to this land, I was not a wealthy
man.
So I got myself a farm, And I called my farm, muscle
arm.
And the land was sweet and good, And I did what I
could.
When I first came to this land, I was not a wealthy
man.
So I got myself a shack, And I called my shack, break
my back.
And I called my farm, muscle arm. And the land was
sweet and good,
And I did what I could.
When I first came to this land, I was not a wealthy
man.
So I got myself a truck, And I called my truck, out of
luck.
And I called my shack, break my back. And I called my
farm, muscle arm.
And the land was sweet and good,
And I did what I could.
Repeat with:
Horse- Red of course
Cow- No milk now
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind,
Obedient Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent.
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SONGS
THE LEADING EDGE
About a yard wide or two (or three)
But you shoulda seen it shrink when we gave her a drink
Of that good ol’ Mountain Dew!
My good friend frank had a big tank
Wouldn‘t budge and inch or two (or three)
You shoulda seen it go when we gave it the flow
Of that good ol’ Mountain Dew!
My uncle mike fell on a spike
It split him right in two (or three)
You shoulda seen him stick when we gave him a lick
Of that good ol’ Mountain Dew!
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous,_________
kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
*******
THE LEADING EDGE:
My daddy Dave dead in the grave
Ever since sixty two (or three)
You shoulda seen him rise when we gave him the prize
Of that good ol’ Mountain Dew!
Explaining: __________________________________________
MUFFIN MAN
(starts with 1 person, who goes up to the other and does
Verse 1; person 2 then does Verse 2; they both do Verse 3
and then they go to two different people to repeat the process. This continues until the entire group has joined in—
finish as one big group doing Verse 3, replacing “both” with
“all”)
Enabling: ____________________________________________
Demonstrating: _______________________________________
Guiding: _____________________________________________
Notes
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<Verse 1>
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Oh, do you know the muffin man,
The muffin man, the muffin man,
Oh, do you know the muffin man,
Who lives on Drury Lane?
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<Verse 2>
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Oh, yes, I know the muffin man,
The muffin man, the muffin man,
Oh, yes, I know the muffin man,
Who lives on Drury Lane.
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<Verse 3>
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
THE LEADING EDGE
A Few Leadership Hints
Shared values are a foundation of any team. The Scout Oath and Law are
expressions of the BSA’s values. Rely on them as you are making ethical
choices in troop leadership.
Offer a vision of success. The troop’s annual program plan is a blueprint
for exciting activities and outdoor adventures. Use it to focus Scouts’
energies and enthusiasm.
Recognize achievement differences. Some Scouts move through skills
learning and advancement faster than others. Give additional assistance
to Scouts taking more time to learn skills and to gain Scouting experience. Offer advanced Scouts added responsibility and leadership positions.
Model ideal behavior. The kind of behavior and achievement you expect
from everyone in the troop. Be what you want them to be. Have high
expectations for yourself, and expect the best in others.
Acknowledge differences. Look for ways to draw on individual strengths of
Scouts to the advantage of the entire troop. Develop trust by keeping
the interests of troop members in mind.
Make meetings count. Get outdoors and have adventures. Working through
the Patrol Leaders’ Council, develop an exciting program, then carry it
out.
Respect and value others. Help each Scout feel that he has something important to contribute to the success of his patrol and troop.
Wrapped my arms around my face,
Got so fresh I slapped my face!
Coca-cola went to town;
Pepsi-cola shot him down!
Dr. Pepper fixed him up;
Now we all drink 7-up!
7-up caught the flu,
So we all drank Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew caught it too—
Now we don’t know what to do!
LATRINE SONG
Let’s all clean out the la-trine,
Let’s all scrub down the walls!
Let me clean spiders and centipedes,
Leeet’s clean up where the Scoutmaster reads—
And it’s scrub, scrub scrub in the la-trine,
We’ll polish it ‘til it gleams!
For it’s one-two-three wipes you’re through
In the old la-trine!
MOUNTAIN DEW
<Chorus>
Oh they call it the good ol’ Mountain Dew
Those who refuse it are few - are few!)
I‘ll hush up my mug if you fill up my jug
With that good ol’ Mountain Dew!
<Verses>
Notes
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Old Reverend Gus never did cuss
Not even a word or two (or three)
You shoulda seen him swear when he didn‘t get his
share
Of that good ol’ Mountain Dew!
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My great aunt Nelly had a big belly
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HUMPTY DUMPTY
[lay down beat, clapping your hands and patting your thighs]
<Chorus>
THE LEADING EDGE
Notes
Hump-ty dump, hump hump-ty dumpty dumpty,
Hump-ty dump, hump hump-ty dumpty dumpty...
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<Verses>
Humpy Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a —Uh-huh!
All the kings horses and all the kings men said—Huh! Ain‘t
that funky now …<Chorus>
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(Replace underlined words with other nursery rhymes, ex:
Jack and Jill went up the hill
to fetch a pail of water—Uh-huh!
Jack fell down and broke his crown and—Huh! Ain‘t that
funky now…)
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I’M NUTS
<Chorus>
I’m nuts. [clap clap]
I’m nuts. [clap clap]
I’m nuts I’m nuts I’m nuts. [clap clap]
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I’m a little coconut,
I live in a small grass hut.
People always step on me
that is why I’m cracked you see!
Call myself on the phone
just to hear the dial tone.
Ask myself on a date—
gotta be ready by half-past eight!
Took myself to the show,
Just to hold my hand you know.
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
THE TEACHING EDGE
Explain — Explain what you are going to teach and why.
Demonstrate—Demonstrate the skill. Ensure that your audience can see and
hear clearly. Go at a slow pace so that each step in the process is clearly demonstrated.
Guide—Provide the materials and tools needed for the learner to complete the
exercise. Coach/Guide the learner as they go through the exercise the first
time.
Enable—Evaluate the effort. Encourage the learner to keep trying until he masters the skill. Only then have you enabled him to go off on his own and use that
skill whenever he feels it is appropriate.
A learner must do a new activity at least twice. That’s how real learning takes
place. Repetition is essential. Doing something once is not enough.
Remember—teaching is not effective unless learning takes place.
The Cajian
The Electrician
The Pizza Man!
Hey, bo-diddly bop!!
I gotta get back to my block
With this body in my hands
So I can be the Mortician
The Mortician
The Penguian
Michael Jordian
The Cajian
The Electrician
The Pizza Man!
Hey, bo-diddly bop!!
I gotta get back to my block
With these nun-chucks in my hands
So I can be the Jackie Chan
The Jackie Chan
The Mortician
The Penguian
Michael Jordian
The Cajian
The Electrician
The Pizza Man!
HOME ON THE RANGE
Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam
And the deer and the antelope play
Where seldom is heard a discouraging word
And the skies are not cloudy all day
Home, home on the range
Where the deer and the antelope play
Where seldom is heard a discouraging word
And the skies are not cloudy all day
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THE TEACHING EDGE
HEY, BO-DIDDLY BOP!
This is a repeat-after-me song!
Hey, bo-diddly bop!!
I gotta get back to my block
With this pizza in my hands
So I can be
The Pizza Man!
The Pizza Man!
Hey, bo-diddly bop!!
m
or
f
r
Pe
I gotta get back to my block
With these wires in my hands
So I can be the electrician
The electrician
The Pizza Man!
Fo
rm
in
r
No
Hey, bo-diddly bop!!
I gotta get back to my block
With these crawfish in my hands
So I can be the Cajian
The Cajian
The Electrician
The Pizza Man!
g
in
in
m
or
St
m
Hey, bo-diddly bop!!
I gotta get back to my block
With these ice cubes in my hands
So I can be the Penguian
The Penguian
The Michael Jordian
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g
in
Hey, bo-diddly bop!!
I gotta get back to my block
With this basketball in my hands
So I can be the Michael Jordian
The Michael Jordian
The Cajian
The Electrician
The Pizza Man!
g
g
What would a person in each phase need from a teacher?
Forming:
Storming:
Norming:
Performing:
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RESOLVING CONFLICTS
CONFLICT RESOLUTION CHECKLIST
FROGGY
[done while making a beat, alternating between clapping your hands and patting your thighs]
This is a repeat-after-me song!
1.Be Aware of Yourself
2.Be Aware of Others
3.Listen
4.Use EAR to:
Ø Express—What you want and what you are doing to get it?
Dog!
Dog Cat!
Dog Cat Mouse!
Froggy!
Itsy-bitsy teeney-weeney ittle-bittey Froggy!
Jump, jump, jump little Froggy!
Fleas and flies are scrumpdiddlyicious!
Froggy!
<Verses>
Ø Address—Why is that working or why is that not working?
Ø Resolve—What ways are available to solve the situation?
WHAT STRATEGIES CAN WE USE TO MANAGE CONFLICT?
Faster!
FASTER!
<Finish>
LIGHT SPEED—FROGGY!
GRAND OLE DUKE OF YORK
(Tune: “A Hunting We Will Go”. Repeat, faster each
time.)
Bribery Concern -
[when “up” is sung stand up, when “down” is sung
crouch down]
Persuasion Interest -
Ooooh, the Grand Ole Duke of York
He had ten thousand men
He marched them up the hill and then he marched
them down again
Straight-forwardness _______________
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
And when they‘re up they‘re up
And when they‘re down they‘re down
And when they‘re only half way up they‘re neither up
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RESOLVING CONFLICTS
The Captain, The Captain
Yes he was a-sailin’
He guided us around the world
And home without a’failin’.
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FRED THE MOOSE
This is a repeat-after-me-song!
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Once there was a moose,
Who liked to drink his juice.
Once there was a moose,
Who liked to drink his juice.
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<Chorus>
Singing way-oh-way-oh.
Way-oh way-oh way-oh way-oh.
Singing way-ay-oh.
Way-oh way-oh way-oh way-oh.
WAY-OH
WAY-OH
(all together now) Way-oh way-oh way-oh way-oh!
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The moose’s name was Fred.
He drank his juice in bed.
The moose’s name was Fred.
He drank his juice in bed.
One day poor Fred got sick.
He drank his juice too quick.
One day poor Fred got sick.
He drank his juice too quick.
Now poor Fred is dead.
The juice went too his head.
Now poor Fred is dead.
The juice went too his head.
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
MAKING ETHICAL DECISIONS
COLUMBO
This is a repeat-after-me song!
STEPS TO ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING
Life is about choices. Some are big choices, some are small. What
ever the case, there are some very clear steps we can follow to make
choices that are in keeping with our ethical beliefs.
STEP ONE: GETTING THE FACTS STRAIGHT
Any attempt to make a good decision has to begin with getting
the facts of the situation straight. In some cases which seem at
first quite difficult, additional facts are enough to make the correct
course of action apparent. If, for example, we wish to decide how
much of our forests should be cut down now, and how much left for
future generations, we need first to establish some facts about the
rate at which forests regenerate. These facts might be ascertained
through science, or just through the experiences of people who have
observed forests over long periods of time.
STEP TWO: FIGURE OUT WHAT KIND OF CHOICE IT IS
The categories of choices are:
- Those that are Trivial
- Those that are Wrong vs. Right
- Those that are Right vs. Right
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“Our personal values are reflected in our behaviors.
Behavior is not “Do I think the right thing,”
<Chorus>
He said the world was round-O!
He said it could be found-O!
That hypothetical calculating son-of-a-gun Columbo!
<Verses>
In 1492
He sailed out from New Delhi,
He walked right down the streets of Spain,
Sellin‘ hot tamales.
He walked right up the Queen of Spain,
Asked for ships of cargo,
He said “I‘ll be a son-of-gun if I don‘t bring back Chicago.”
The first mate, the first mate,
His rope it was long one!
He wrapped it twice around the mast,
And used the rest for rigging.
The second mate, the second mate,
His rope it was a short one!
He walked into the general store,
And bought himself a new one.
The ship‘s cook, the ship‘s cook,
Yes, he was a-cooking!
He slipped a rat into the pot,
When no one else was looking.
But rather “Do I DO the right thing?”
<even more Verses>
The cabin‘s boy, the cabin‘s boy,
The deck he was a’swabbin’!
A wave swept him over the deck,
And now his head’s a-bobbin’.
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SONGS
I said a zoOom-chicka-zoOom
I said a zoOom-chicka-zoOom
I said a zoOom-cross-the-finish-cross-the-finish-chickazoOom!
Ahnold Swashanayger! [in Arnold voice]
I said a Boom-chica-Boom
I said a Boom-chica-Boom
I said a Boom like-a rocka like-a rocka chicka Boom!
MAKING ETHICAL DECISIONS
STEP THREE: CHECKLIST FOR MAKING ETHICAL DECISIONS
This checklist can be used to test choices when you are considering whether a
decision is ethical. If you answer NO to any of the items, you may be heading in
the wrong direction.
BE Checks:
YES
NO
Does it conform to the Scout Oath and Law?
Astronaut style!
I said a zoom-to-the-moon
I said a zoom-to-the-moon
I said a zoom take-a rocket take-a rocket to the moon!
YES
NO
Is it legal?
YES
NO
Am I being Obedient?
YES
NO
Am I being Brave?
Photographer style!
I said a Zoom click-a-Zoom
I said a Zoom click-a-Zoom
I said a Zoom click-a-Flash-a click-a-Flash-a click-a-Zoom!
YES
NO
Does it conform with the Golden Rule?
YES
NO
Will this choice help me build trust with others?
<Finish>
YES
NO
Does it allow me to remain loyal to my values?
Uh Huh!
Oh yeah.
No more times!
YES
NO
Does it conform to my religious beliefs?
YES
NO
Am I being Helpful?
YES
NO
Are my actions Friendly, Courteous, Cheerful and Kind?
BUMBLE BEE TUNA
KNOW Checks:
DO Checks:
Bum bum bumble bee bumble bee tuna
I love bumble bee bumble bee tuna
Yum Yum yumble bee bumble bee tuna
Love a sandwich made with bumble bee!
_____________ now!
<Verses>
All the guys
All the gals
Faster
YES
NO
Am I fulfilling my duty to God and my country?
YES
NO
Does this choice help me stay physically strong, mentally aware
and morally straight?
YES
NO
Does it conform to the principles of the Outdoor Code?
Fastest
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
[again, all together, clapping]
MAKING ETHICAL DECISIONS
Notes
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The moral of this story is:
“If you‘re a bird, don‘t mess with us!”
[repeat-after-me]
That is the end
There ain‘t no more
So what the heck
Are we singin’ for?
BOOM-CHICKA-BOOM
(there are many verses to this song, see if anybody
knows others that can be added when you‘re singing)
This is a repeat-after-me song!
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I said a Boom-chicka-Boom
I said a Boom-chicka-Boom
I said a Boom-chicka-rocka-chicka-rocka-chicka Boom
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<Chorus>
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Uh Huh!
Oh Yeah.
One more time…
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<Verses>
Biker style!
I said a vroom-chicka-vroom
I said a vroom-chicka-vroom
I said a vroom-I like leather I like leather-chicka
vroom
Janitor style!
I said I broom-chicka-broom
I said I broom-chicka-broom
I said I broom-sweepa-moppa-sweepa-moppa-chickabroom
Racecar style!
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SONGS
BIRDIE
This is a repeat-after-me song!
There was a bird,
With a yellow bill
That sat upon
My window sill
Notes
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[again, all together, clapping]
There was a bird with a yellow bill
That sat upon my window sill
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[repeat-after-me]
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I lured him in
With a piece of bread
And then I smashed
His little head
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[again, all together, clapping]
I lured him in with a piece of bread
And then I smashed his little head
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[repeat-after-me]
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I scooped him up
In a dixie cup
And then I drank
That fuzzy up!
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[again, all together, clapping]
I scooped him up in a dixie cup
And then I drank that fuzzy up
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[repeat-after-me]
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The moral of
This story is:
“If you‘re a bird,
Don‘t mess with us!”
SONGS
MAKING ETHICAL DECISIONS
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
LEADING YOURSELF
My mom gave me a dime!
She said “go buy a lime!”
But I didn‘t buy no lime,
My mom gave me a peso!
She said “go buy some queso!”
But I didn’t buy no queso,
Three Questions:
My mom gave me a quarter!
She said “go buy a border!”
But I didn‘t buy no border,
1. Where am I now?
2. Where do I want to be?
3. How do I close the gap between where I am now and where I
want to be?
THE FOUNDATION OF LEADERSHIP
BE—
Who you are and how you use your strengths.
KNOW—
The skills of teaching and helping others achieve their
goals.
My mom gave me a dollar!
She said “go buy a collar!”
But I didn‘t buy no collar,
My mom gave me a euro!
She said “go buy a churro!”
But I didn’t buy no churro,
My mom gave me a five!
She said go stay alive!
But I didn‘t stay alive,
I just choked on buble gum!
Bazooka zooka bubble gum!
Bazooka zooka bubble gum!
Bazooka zooka bubble gum!
DO—
Tools for communicating, solving problems and resolving
conflicts.
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SONGS
AYKAZIMBAZIMBAZAYA
(This song is a cheering competition between different sections of a group, trying to see who‘s louder—the last time is
the entire group singing together)
Aykazazimba zimba zaya
Aykazazimba zimba zee!
LEADING YOURSELF
Notes
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Aykazazimba zimba zaya,
Aykazazimba zimba zee!
See him there… the Zulu Warrior!
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See him there… the Zulu Chief Chief Chief Chief…
(everyone else chants ‘Chief’ throughout, while another patrol/troop starts “Aykazimba….”)
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BANANAS
Bananas of the world, unite!
Peel to the left! Peel to the right!
Peel down the middle and MHM take a bite!
Go Bananas, go go Bananas!
Go Bananas, go go Bananas…(continue)
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BAZOOKA BUBBLE GUM
This is a repeat-after-me song!
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My mom gave me a penny!
She said “go buy some Denny’s!”
But I didn‘t buy no Denny’s...
<Chorus>
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I just bought some bubble gum!
Bazooka zooka bubble gum!
Bazooka zooka bubble gum!
Bazooka zooka bubble gum!
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<Verses>
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My mom gave me a nickel!
She said “go buy a pickle!”
But I didn‘t buy no pickle,
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
VALUING PEOPLE
ROPE—An effective approach to increasing diversity of a team.
Reach— Look to those who are not like you in terms of religion, race,
ability, culture and traditions.
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AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
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Organize — Do all you can to help deliver the promise of the Scouting
program.
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Practice — Practice using the skills of NYLT to build on the diversity in
your patrol, troop, team, crew or ship.
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Experience — The experiences you have as you include others in your
unit can make your Scouting experience richer.
O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
A-O-A-O-A
This is a repeat-after-me song!
A-O-A-O-A!
A-kopeeshka!
Kopeeshka longa,
Longa chumonga!
A-O-A-O-A!
One more time!
To _______!!!
(whatever you want – “the SPL”, “the sky”…)
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SONGS
SALLY THE CAMEL
Sally the camel has ten humps,
Sally the camel has ten humps,
Sally the camel has ten humps,
So go Sally go—bum bum bum...
<Verses>
…nine humps,
…eight humps, (etc.)
… no humps, so Sally is a horse—of course!
AMAZING GRACE
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.
‘twas Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear...
the hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares...
we have already come.
‘twas Grace that brought us safe thus far...
and Grace will lead us home.
The Lord has promised good to me...
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be...
as long as life endures.
VALUING PEOPLE
Notes
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When we've been here ten thousand years...
bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise...
then when we've first begun.
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"Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me....
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
FINDING YOUR VISION (PART TWO)
PERSONAL VISION
A team vision can help a team (e.g. a Scout patrol) progress toward future success.
A personal vision shows you who you can become. When you see
a picture of yourself in the future, you can take steps to make that
picture come true.
Create an ideal picture of where you want to be in the future.
Na na na na na na na; Na na na na na na na
It‘s a 60‘s party from a 60‘s movie
Oh it‘s a 60‘s party from a 60‘s movie
Party‘s Over!!
A RAM SAM SAM
[on “guli” wiggle fingers beneath your chin and above
head; next time do the neighbor to the right, then
the left…]
A ram sam sam, a ram sam sam,
Guli, guli, guli and a ram sam sam.
(repeat those last two lines once)
A rah-bi, a rah-bi, a guli, guli, guli and a ram sam sam
(repeat that line once)
ALICE
Alice where are you going (bum, bum, bum)
Upstairs to take a bath—dirty, dirty, dirty!
Alice with legs like toothpicks—snap!
And a neck like a gir-raf-raf-raf-raf-raf-raf-raf-raffe
Alice jumps in the water—splash!
Alice pulls out the plug—oh no!
Oh my goodness, oh my soul!
There goes Alice down the hole!
Into the sewer, sewer, sewer—
Which was only three blocks from Joe‘s Junior High
<Chorus> [clapping and dancing]
Three cheers for Joe‘s Junior High
The best Junior High in Toledo
Whose colors are purple and white
The purple stands for freedom and the white stands
for FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!
If you can see it, you can be it!
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<Verses>
...only two blocks from...
...only one block from...
...right next door to...
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SONGS
60’S PARTY
This is a repeat-after-me song!
It‘s a 60‘s party from a 60‘s movie
Oh it‘s a 60‘s party from a 60‘s movie
See the surfers
on their surf boards
Na na na na na na na; Na na na na na na na
It‘s a 60‘s party from a 60‘s movie
Oh it‘s a 60‘s party from a 60‘s movie
See the jellyfishes
On the seashore
Squishy squishy squishy squish
Na na na na na na na; Na na na na na na na
It‘s a 60‘s party from a 60‘s movie
Oh it‘s a 60‘s party from a 60‘s movie
See the swimmers
In the water
Swimmy Swimmy Swimmy Swim
Squishy squishy squishy squish
Na na na na na na na; Na na na na na na na
It‘s a 60‘s party from a 60‘s movie
Oh it‘s a 60‘s party from a 60‘s movie
See the tanners
On their towels
Ouchie ouchie ouchie ouch
Swimmy Swimmy Swimmy Swim
Squishy squishy squishy squish
Na na na na na na na; Na na na na na na na
It‘s a 60‘s party from a 60‘s movie
Oh it‘s a 60‘s party from a 60‘s movie
See the lifeguards
On their towers
Flexy flexy flexy flex
Ouchie ouchie ouchie ouch
Swimmy Swimmy Swimmy Swim
Squishy squishy squishy squish
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FINDING YOUR VISION (PART TWO)
SMART GOALS WORKSHEET
Goals are steps toward fulfilling a vision. They are the bites that enable you to eat the elephant.
To be effective, a goal should pass the SMART Goals test. Use the
space below to write ways in which a goal you are testing fulfills
each requirement of a SMART Goal.
Specific
The Goal is Specific in these ways:
Measurable
The Goal is Measurable in these ways:
Attainable
The Goal is Attainable in these ways:
Relevant
The Goal is Relevant to the Vision in these ways:
Timely
The Goal is Timely in these ways:
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
FINDING YOUR VISION (PART TWO)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Muffin Man................................................128
THE PLANNING TOOL
Muscle Arm ...............................................129
WHAT
HOW
WHEN
WHO
My Country ‘tis of Thee ................................132
One Fat Hen ..............................................133
Pizza Hut .................................................133
Quartermaster Store ....................................133
Red Wagon ...............................................134
Scout Vespers ............................................134
Sally the Camel ..........................................134
Sixpence ..................................................134
Stay on the Sunny Side .................................134
The Ants Go Marching...................................136
There Was a Girl.........................................136
There’s a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea.............138
Three Blind Jellyfishes .................................138
Tom the Toad ............................................139
Top Notcher ..............................................140
Way Down Yonder .......................................140
We Had A Chicken .......................................141
Whipie Whipie Wamba..................................141
Wisconsin Milk ...........................................142
Yogi Bear .................................................143
Zoomba Za ...............................................143
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NYLT XXIX SONGS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
60’s Party........................................................ 112
FINDING YOUR VISION (PART TWO)
Notes
A Ram Sam Sam................................................. 113
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Alice .............................................................. 113
Amazing Grace .................................................. 114
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America the Beautiful ......................................... 115
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A-O-A-O-A ....................................................... 115
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Aykazimbazimbazaya .......................................... 116
Bananas .......................................................... 116
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Bazooka Bubble Gum .......................................... 116
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Birdie............................................................. 118
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Boom-chicka-Boom ............................................. 119
Bumble Bee Tuna ............................................... 120
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Columbo ......................................................... 121
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Fred the Moose ................................................. 122
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Froggy ............................................................ 123
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Grand Ole Duke of York ....................................... 123
Hey, Bo-diddly Bop! ............................................ 124
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Home on the Range ............................................ 125
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Humpty Dumpty ................................................ 126
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I’m Nuts.......................................................... 126
Latrine Song..................................................... 127
Mountain Dew ................................................... 127
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
COMMUNICATING WELL (PART TWO)
Aristotle’s Model For Effective Communication:
“the Message, the Sender, the Receiver”
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHEET
Checklist for Organizing the Message:
Use 5WH to organize a message you want to communicate:
• Who?
• What?
• When?
• Where?
• Why?
• How?
SR—NYLT—48
Checklist for Being an Effective Sender:
1. Here is the reason I’m asking for some of your time.
2. Here’s my idea.
3. Let me summarize the situation for you. (Use 5WH)
4. Reinforce the benefits.
• “Here’s why it makes sense.”
• “Here’s how it helps us reach our goals.”
• “Here’s how it helps us complete an action plan.”
• “Here’s what’s in it for you.”
5. Let’s discuss the steps to turn this idea into action.
Checklist for Being an Effective Listener:
1. Repeat the message back to the speaker.
• Rephrase the message. “Here’s what I hear you saying.” or
• Give your understanding of the message. “From what you are
saying, I understand this is what you want me to do.”
Songbook
2. Ask for more information. “Tell me more about that.”
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COMMUNICATING WELL (PART TWO)
Notes
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THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF SONG LEADING
Thou shalt know thy song
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Thou shalt properly use EDGE to teach new songs
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Though shalt try for proper pitch
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Thou shalt lead thy audience in practice
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Thou shalt not ask questions
Thou shalt not lead thy song in stillness
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Thou shalt keep thy sense of humor
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Thou shalt smile and be enthusiastic
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Thou shalt relax
Thou shalt be creative
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
BALLISTA
COMMUNICATING WELL (PART TWO)
Notes
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Materials:
Nine poles about the same length
Two small pulleys
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Binders twine for lashings
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Bottom of a two liter plastic bottle for basket
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Lashings:
Filipino diagonal lashing [1]
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Figure of eight lashing [2]
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Japanese square lashing [all others]
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(Optional) A second cross piece may be added here for extra strength
[3]
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2
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SCOUTCRAFT
LASHINGS
FILIPINO DIAGONAL LASHING
Start with the middle of the
rope, tucking the running
ends through the middle loop
after going around both spars.
Use the loop to pull the spars
together.
Scoutcraft
Proceed as for a diagonal
lashing, taking the running
end around both spars, keeping both ends together.
Separate the ends and take
frapping turns between the
spars, pulling the rope tight
as you do so.
Skills
Finish with a square knot.
The filipino lashing is a good
alternative for the diagonal
lashing.
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LASHINGS
Scoutcraft Skills
Table of Contents
Camp Gadgets ............................................ 89
Uses of Scout Staves .................................... 90
DIAGONAL LASHING
A diagonal lashing is used to “spring” two
spars together; that is, to lash together
two spars that do not touch where they
cross. Begin with a timber hitch around
both spars. Tighten it to draw the two
close together. Three or four turns
are
then taken around one fork; three or
four more, around the other. The turns should
be beside each other, not on top of each other.
Then take 2 frapping turns about the lashing at
the point where the spars cross. Finish with a
clove hitch around either spar.
Sketching Hints........................................... 91
Whipping .................................................. 92
Knots ....................................................... 93
Lashing..................................................... 99
Ballista.................................................... 103
JAPANESE SQUARE LASHING
Begin by using the rope doubled. Loop the
bight around one spar and wrap just like the
regular square lashing with rope doubled. When
frapping, split the ropes apart and frap in opposite direction with each. Finish with square
knot.
JAPANESE SQUARE LASHING MARK
II
Begin as with the Japanese lashing, but instead
of using two ropes together, use each one separately and wrap in opposite directions. Frap using
ropes in opposite directions and finish with a
square knot. This lashing is especially useful for
large structures.
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SCOUTCRAFT
LASHINGS
CAMP GADGETS
TRIPOD LASHING
The method for forming a tripod
is similar to shear lashing. Begin
by laying the three spars on the
ground pointing in alternate
directions. Make a clove hitch or
timber hitch around one of the
outside spars. Now take seven
or eight loose lashing turns
around all three spars and two
frapping turns in the spaces between. Finish with a clove hitch on the center spar and hoist the tripod into place.
TRIPOD LASHING FOR LIGHT
STRUCTURES
Hold spars as in drawing. Place
rope end in groove between
spars. Wrap lightly a few times
around spars and bring rope end
up in groove. Finish with square
knot and open tripod.
FIGURE-OF-EIGHT LASHING
Lay the three spars along side each
other, butt to butt and tip to tip. Starting at the middle of the rope, weave
around the spars a few times with each
rope end. Tighten with two frapping
turns in the spaces between spars.
Finish with a square knot and
open the tripod.
To stabilize the tripod, 3 more spars
should be lashed across the butts a
foot or so from the base.
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SCOUTCRAFT
LASHINGS
For lashing, or binding together timbers with rope, it's important to
use ropes of correct thickness and length. For staves or spars up to
11/4 inches in diameter, use tough twisted or braided line. For
spars up to 3 inches in diameter, you need 1/4-inch rope. For spars
over 3 inches in diameter, use 3/8-inch rope. As to length, figure 1
yard of rope for each inch of the combined diameter of the spars.
For example, when you are lashing 3-inch and 4-inch timbers together, you will need 7 yards of rope. Frapping turns are used to
SHEAR LASHING
The shear lashing is used for forming shear legs of timbers in
pioneering bridges. Begin
by laying the spars parallel to
one another. Tie a clove hitch
around one spar. Then bind the
two timbers together by laying
seven or eight turns around them,
loosely, one turn beside the other.
Then make two frapping turns
around the lashing between the
spars. Fasten the rope end with a
clove hitch around the second timber. Open out the two timbers to
form shear legs. Sometimes
shear lashings are used to lash two spars
together to keep them parallel (to extend a
flag- pole, for example). In that case, do not
use frapping turns.
Sometimes, in this type of lashing it is necessary to put a long, tapered wedge behind
the lashing to tighten it.
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SCOUTCRAFT
KNOTS
SKETCHING HINTS
Commando Rope
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SCOUTCRAFT
WHIPPING
The ends of every rope should be the whipped to keep them from
raveling. There are several methods of doing this. For ropes of
polypropylene and other synthetic fiber ropes whipping may be
done by applying a hot iron. or flame to the ends. This fuses
strands. A rule of thumb is that the length of the whipping should
be at least as long as the diameter of the rope.
American Whipping
You can use any twine for American whipping, although waxed sail twine or electrician's twine is best. Begin by laying a loop
of the twine on the end of the rope. Take
several turns around the end of the rope,
spiraling away from the end and drawing
each turn tight. When the whipping is as
wide as the diameter of the rope, pull on
the end until the loop has disappeared.
KNOTS
The Turk’s Head
To start, hold the standing end with your thumb and pass
the working end twice around your fingers as shown in
illustration No. 1. Rotate your fingers toward you, and
tuck the working end as shown in No. 2. Pull bight A
across to the right and bight B under A to the left. It should now look like
No. 3. The working end is now tucked through bight B toward you, then
over A to the right and up under the bight directly above. It should now
look like No. 4. Rotate your fingers away from you to their original position
and you'll find you are right back where you started, but the knot is now
"set up" and should look like No. 5. Now tuck the working end alongside the
standing end, as in No. 6, keeping always to the right of it, and following it
over and under around your fingers until you are back again where you
started. You will now have a Turk's head of two passes, and since you need
three, proceed to pass the working end over and under once more, again to
the right of the previous passes. Having finished your tucks, the next step is
to take out all the slack in the strands, starting at one end and working
round and round the knot, until every part has equal tension and symmetry.
Sailmaker’s Whipping
Begin by unlaying (untwisting) the rope 2
inches. Make a bight in a 3-foot length of
twine and place it around one of the strands.
Re-lay the rope. Wind the twine tightly
around the rope end for a sufficient number
of turns. Carry the bight originally formed
back over the end of the same strand around
which it was laid. Pull twine ends tight and tie
them with a square knot between the rope
ends. Trim ends of twine.
English Whipping
Make twine into a loop and place it at the
end of the rope. Wrap the twine tightly
around the rope. When whipping is as
wide as the rope is thick, slip the end
through the loop, pull hard, and trim off
the twine.
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KNOTS
Friendship Knot
KNOTS
Figure Eight Knot
To tie the friendship knot, start with a carrick bend tied in the following manner:
A good stopper knot often used
in such places as the end of a string when tying
a package with a slipknot or in the end of a rope
forming a lariat loop.
To start, form a loop with end “A” (fig. 1) and then lay end “B”
across the loop (fig. 2). From then on end “B” is worked under and
over each successive rope strand to form the linking loop as indicated by the arrow in fig. 2. The finished carrick bend is shown in
fig. 3.
Square Knot
You can loosen the square knot
easily by either pushing the ends toward
the knot or by “upsetting” the knot by pulling back on
one end and pulling the other through the loops.
Granny Knot
To complete the friendship knot, take end “A” over the starting
part of the opposite rope, under the knot, and through the center
of the carrick bend (fig. 4). Repeat for end “B”. Tighten carefully.
The granny knot is not secure. It
is used for weaving fishing nets, but has no
other legitimate uses.
Sheet Bend
The sheet bend is an important
knot for joining two rope ends, especially if the
ropes are of different sizes. Sailors named it in the
days of sailing ships when they would “bend” (tie) the
“sheets” (ropes in the rigging of the ship).
Begin with a bight in the larger
rope. Then weave the end of the smaller rope up
through the eye, around the bight, and back under
itself. Snug it carefully before applying any strain to
the knot.
Two Half Hitches
This is a reliable and useful knot
for attaching a rope to a pole of
boat mooring. As its name suggests,
it is two half hitches, one after the
other. To finish, push them together and snug them
by pulling on the standing part.
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KNOTS
KNOTS
Bowline
Clove Hitch
This is one of the most widely
used knots. Because it passes around an object
in only one direction, it puts very little strain
on the rope fibers. Tying it over an object
that is open at one end is done by dropping
one overhand and one underhand loop over the
post and drawing them together.
Timber Hitch
This is an important hitch, especially for dragging a heavy object like a log. It
will hold firmly so long as there is a steady pull;
slacking and jerking may loosen it. The timber
hitch is also useful in pioneering when two
timbers are “sprung” together.
When it is used for dragging, a
simple hitch should be added near the front
end of the object to guide it.
The bowline has been called the king of
knots. It will never slip or jam if properly made
and thus is excellent for tying around a person in a
rescue. Begin by forming an overhand loop in
the standing part. Then take the free end up
through the eye, around the standing part
and back where it came from.
Bowline on a Bight
The bowline on a bight forms two loops, by they
may be of the same size or differ.
Start by making a good-size
bight and an overhand loop as
shown in figure “A”, then
bring the end up through the
loop.
Open the end loop and bring
it down and around the entire knot as shown in figure
“B”.
Taut-Line Hitch
Can be tied on a line that is
taut. When used for tying a tent guy
line, you can tighten or loosen the line
by pushing the hitch up or down on the
standing part.
Set the knot securely before
putting weight on it, as in
figure “C”.
Pass rope around the peg. Then
bring the end under and over the
standing part and twice through the
loop formed. Again, bring the rope
end under, over, and through the loop
formed. Tighten the hitch around the
standing part.
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