BALOO'S BUGLE Volume 18, Number 5 "Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children." Walter Elias Disney --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 2011 Cub Scout Roundtable January 2012Core Value & Pack Meeting Ideas POSITIVE ATTITUDE Tiger Cub, Wolf, Webelos, & Arrow of Light Meetings 9 and 10, Bear (Mtgs 13. 14, &15), CORE VALUES Will Rogers Cub Scout Roundtable Leaders’ Guide The youngest of eight children, William Penn Adair Rogers The core value highlighted this month is: was born on November 4, 1879 in Oologah, Indian Territory Positive Attitude: Being cheerful and setting our minds (what is now Oklahoma). His parents, were part Cherokee. to look for and find the best in all situations. Through Growing up, Will learned to ride and lasso. He grew so participating in various activities at the pack meeting and talented with a rope, that he was placed in the Guinness Book pack talent show, boys will gain a better understanding of of World Records for throwing three the importance of having a positive attitude whether they lassos at once. One went around the are part of the audience or as the center of attention on horse's neck, another circled around stage.. the rider, and the third flew under the horse. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER Will attended school during his childhood. He dropped out to become I never met a man I didn't like. a cowboy. Will traveled in South Will Rogers Africa, Australia and New Zealand. He appeared at World's Fairs. He "For the pinewood derby, we encourage boys to build their toured the vaudeville circuits in own cars. Making the car, having the boy do his best, and then America, Canada and Europe. In 1908, racing it against the cars that his friends have made in a Will married Betty Blake, with whom he had four children friendly environment is a practical application of the process (Will Jr., Mary, Jim and Fred). of building character. When a boy makes a car out of a During his years in vaudeville and the Ziegfeld Follies, Will's wood block, it is not what the boy does to the wood act evolved. He enjoyed talking and reading. These were the that is important, it is what the wood does to the basis for his humor, which focused on intelligent and amusing boy." This quote sounds like it comes directly from my long observations about people, life, the country and the time fellow NJ Scouter, Bill Smith, The RT Guy. It has been government in simple language that his audience could his credo for many years. - understand. Audiences hankered for Will's humor more than roping feats. Please let me know about Pow Wow's He starred in 71 movies and wrote 4,000 syndicated columns and six books, became a prominent radio broadcaster and and Pow Wow Books!! political commentator. He called politics "the best show in the world" and described Congress as the "national joke factory." I cannot do this job without your help!!! His folksy humor and honest, intelligent observations about the government and America earned the respect of the nation. Theme related Pack Meeting Agendas are back!! Because he was a nationally beloved figure and powerful For January the suggestion is "Abracadabra" and for political pundit, Will was known to US and world leaders. February it is “Turn Back the Clock” See Roundtable Will's life was cut short on vacation with aviator Wiley Post,. section for website link and more info. This flight ended the life of America's most beloved celebrity on August 15, 1935 when Will and Wiley's flight crashed near Sing the PIZZA MAN Song!!! Point Barrow, Alaska. BALOO'S BUGLE - (January 2012 Ideas) Page 2 Will Rogers' political writings and sayings continue to remain Positive Attitude Songs ..................................................... 32 relevant to politics today, and his wit and humor continue to Abracadabra Songs ............................................................ 32 endear him to audiences everywhere. To find out more about STUNTS AND APPLAUSES ............................................ 33 Will Rogers, fans can visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum APPLAUSES & CHEERS ................................................ 33 in Claremore, Oklahoma and the Will Rogers Dog Iron Ranch RUN-ONS ......................................................................... 33 & Birthplace Home in Oologah, Oklahoma. JOKES & RIDDLES ......................................................... 36 SKITS ................................................................................. 37 If you want to be successful, it's just this simple. Know what GAMES .............................................................................. 39 you are doing. Love what you are doing. And believe in what CLOSING CEREMONIES ................................................ 41 you are doing. Will Rogers CUBMASTER’S MINUTE............................................... 41 Positive Attitude CM Minutes ........................................... 41 Thinking about this quote - It is no wonder Baden- Abracadabra CM Minutes ................................................. 43 Powell was successful in starting Scouting. And that CORE VALUE RELATED STUFF ................................... 43 Scouting is most successful where those leading it Connecting POSITIVE ATTITUDE with Outdoor believe in it and love it!! Activities ........................................................................... 43 Believe me, the Boys can tell if you don't!! Positive Attitude Character Connection ............................ 44 January – A Month for Positive Attitude ........................... 44 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pinewood Derby Trivia ..................................................... 44 In many of the sections you will find subdivisions for the Crazy Holidays .................................................................. 47 various topics covered in the den meetings PACK & DEN ACTIVITIES ............................................. 47 Positive Attitude Core Value Activities ............................ 47 CORE VALUES .................................................................. 1 Abracadabra Activities ...................................................... 50 COMMISSIONER’S CORNER .......................................... 1 Pinewood Derby Activities ................................................ 52 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................... 2 Positive Attitude & Money ................................................ 53 THOUGHTFUL ITEMS FOR SCOUTERS ........................ 3 Other Stuff ......................................................................... 54 Roundtable Prayer ............................................................... 3 DEN MEETINGS............................................................... 55 Faith in God = Positive Attitude ......................................... 3 TIGER ............................................................................... 55 A Game of Cards ................................................................ 3 WOLF ............................................................................... 57 Quotations ........................................................................... 3 BEAR ................................................................................ 67 Will Rogers Quotes ............................................................. 4 Bear Ideas by Felicia ......................................................... 67 TRAINING TOPICS ............................................................ 5 WEBELOS DENS .............................................................. 72 Promises .............................................................................. 5 Core Value for January ...................................................... 72 ROUNDTABLES ................................................................ 6 Book Corner ...................................................................... 73 I Love it When a Plan Comes Together! ............................. 6 Meeting Planner ................................................................ 74 Update Pack Meetings Plans ................................................ 6 January Flag Ceremony ..................................................... 74 DEN MEETING TOPICS .................................................... 7 Martin Luther King, Jr. ...................................................... 74 PACK ADMIN HELPS – .................................................... 8 Den Meeting Helpers ......................................................... 75 Do Your Best – A Bite at a Time ........................................ 8 Webelos Den ..................................................................... 75 Blue & Gold Banquet - Vegas Style ................................... 8 Geologist ........................................................................... 75 CUBMASTER'S CORNER ............................................... 11 Arrow of Light Den ........................................................... 78 It's January ........................................................................ 11 Readyman .......................................................................... 78 Gung Hay Fat Choy! ......................................................... 11 Handyman ......................................................................... 80 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES ............................................ 13 Arrow of Light Requirements ..........................................