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Monday, 24 May 2010
More Adventure Base 100 Videos
The Second Video will be of the adventure base 100 stop from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Webelos Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff WSJ '07 '11
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
Big Horn NYLT QM Philmont AA '08
If you are paid to do Scouting, you are called a Professional. If you are not paid to do Scouting, you are called a Volunteer. If you pay to do Scouting, then you are called a Scouter. -- Author Unknown
Friday, 14 May 2010
Adventure Base 100 Videos
The second video in this post will be that of the video for the Chicago, Illinois.
Adventure Base 100
Saturday May 15, 2010 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday May 16, 2010 10 am to 6 pm
More information about adventure base 100 can be found by clicking here.
More information about the Mall of America can be found by clicking here.
More information about the host council which is the Northern Star Council can be found by clicking here.
From north of Columbus: Take Interstate 71 South to 270 West. Follow 270 West to Sawmill Road (Exit 20) and go North (or right) on Sawmill Road. Sawmill Road will become Sawmill Parkway. Continue on Sawmill Parkway until you reach Powell Road/SR 750. Turn left onto Powell Road/SR 750. The Zoo entrance is approximately 1 mile on the right.
Mark W
Assistant Webelos Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff WSJ '07 '11
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
Big Horn NYLT QM Philmont AA '08
If you are paid to do Scouting, you are called a Professional. If you are not paid to do Scouting, you are called a Volunteer. If you pay to do Scouting, then you are called a Scouter. -- Author Unknowna
Sunday, 25 April 2010
New Blog Design
Just tell me what you think.
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Webelos Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff WSJ '07 '11
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
Big Horn NYLT QM Philmont AA '08
If you are paid to do Scouting, you are called a Professional. If you are not paid to do Scouting, you are called a Volunteer. If you pay to do Scouting, then you are called a Scouter. -- Author Unknown
Adventure Base 100 video
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Webelos Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff WSJ '07 '11
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
Big Horn NYLT QM Philmont AA '08
If you are paid to do Scouting, you are called a Professional. If you are not paid to do Scouting, you are called a Volunteer. If you pay to do Scouting, then you are called a Scouter. -- Author Unknown
Adventure Base 100
The next stop of the adventure base 100 tour will be at the Cinco De Mayo Festival in Chicago, Illnois which is located at Douglas Park and the parks address is as follows:
1401 South Sacramento Drive
Chicago, IL 60623
The hours of operation for this stop of the Adventure Base 100 will be as follows:
April 30, 2010: 10 am to 8 pm
May 1, 2010: 10 am to 8 pm
May 2, 2010: 10 am to 8 pm
More information about the host and local council for this part of the country which is known as the Chicago Area Boy Scout Council can be found by clicking here.
More Information about Adventure Base 100 can be found by clicking here.
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Webelos Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff WSJ '07 '11
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
Big Horn NYLT QM Philmont AA '08
If you are paid to do Scouting, you are called a Professional. If you are not paid to do Scouting, you are called a Volunteer. If you pay to do Scouting, then you are called a Scouter. -- Author Unknown
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Adventure Base 100
The times and hours of operation of Adventure base 100 will be as follows:
Friday April 23, 2010 11 am to 7 pm.
Saturday April 24, 2010 11 am to 7 pm.
Sunday April 25, 2010 1 pm to 7 pm.
More information about the Kentucky Derby Festival can be found by clicking here.
More information about adventure base 100 and to claim your souvenier photo using the code given to you at adventure base 100 can be found by clicking here.
More information about the host Council which is the Lincoln Heritage Council can be found by clicking here.
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Webelos Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff WSJ '07 '11
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
Big Horn NYLT QM Philmont AA '08
If you are paid to do Scouting, you are called a Professional. If you are not paid to do Scouting, you are called a Volunteer. If you pay to do Scouting, then you are called a Scouter. -- Author Unknown
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Adventure Base 100 Video
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10
7 Youth Staff
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
If you are paid to do Scouting, you are called a Professional. If you are not paid to do Scouting, you are called a Volunteer. If you pay to do Scouting, then you are called a Scouter. -- Author Unknown
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Adventure Base 100
Boy Scouts of America Mark 100th Anniversary Celebration
Engage Atlanta-Area Residents with Immersive Scouting Experience through Nationwide Tour Atlanta, (April 6, 2010)
Ropes Course. GoScouting! Dome. Traveling Museum. In celebration of the organization’s 100th anniversary, the Boy Scouts of America is bringing a truly unique and interactive experience to Atlanta: Adventure Base 100. Created specifically for the Boy Scouts of America’s 100th Anniversary Celebration, Adventure Base 100 is traveling the country to rally people of all ages to take part in “Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey. Adventure Base 100 is a unique, interactive 10,000-square-foot campus featuring immersive and exciting Scout-related experiences to provide a hands-on view of the Boy Scouts of America’s 100 year history and the difference Scouting has made in the lives of millions of youth.Starting in January at the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, Calif., and ending in November in New York City, Adventure Base 100 will be rolling into more than 40 markets across the country.
It will be in Atlanta April 16 from noon to 9 p.m., April 17 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and April 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Our goal is to engage those interested in the Boy Scouts of America in a new and exciting way,” said Tracy Techau, Scout Executive/CEO of the Atlanta Area Council. “We are thrilled to bring this experience to Atlanta to celebrate our rich 100 year heritage, spark fond memories in former Scouts and alumni, and intrigue those who may be interested in learning more about our organization.” While in Atlanta Adventure Base 100 will be located at Piedmont Park during the Atlanta Dogwood Festival and will include: A high adventure ropes course for all visitors more than 4 feet tall weighing less than 200 pounds. A multi-sensory experience that will offer visitors the sights, smells and sounds of Scouting via the campus IMAX-like video “GoScouting! Dome.”
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
If you are paid to do Scouting, you are called a Professional. If you are not paid to do Scouting, you are called a Volunteer. If you pay to do Scouting, then you are called a Scouter. -- Author Unknown
Saturday, 10 April 2010
Adventure Base 100 Videos
Here is the adventure base 100 video from Miami, Florida.
Here is the adventure base 100 video from Greenville, South Carolina.
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
If you are paid to do Scouting, you are called a Professional. If you are not paid to do Scouting, you are called a Volunteer. If you pay to do Scouting, then you are called a Scouter. -- Author Unknown
Adventure Base 100
The specific location will be that of Carowinds Theme Park in Charolette, North Carolina. This is located at the following address:
Park Address: 14523 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273
GPS Address: 300 Carowinds Blvd., Fort Mill, SC 29708
The days and times of operation are as follows:
Friday April 9, 2010: 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday April 10, 2010: 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday April 11, 2010: 10 am to 6 pm
More information can be found about Carowinds Theme Park by clicking here.
Also more information about adventure base 100 can be found here.
Finally the Host Council for this stop of the Adventure Base 100 cross country tour is that of Mecklenberg County Council and more information about this Scout council can be found by clicking here.
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
If you are paid to do Scouting, you are called a Professional. If you are not paid to do Scouting, you are called a Volunteer. If you pay to do Scouting, then you are called a Scouter. -- Author Unknown
Friday, 2 April 2010
Adventure Base 100
The dates and hours of operation are as follow:
Saturday April 3, 2010 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday April 4, 2010 12:30 pm to 7 pm
The Host council is that of the Blue Ridge Council and more information about this council can be found by clicking here.
More information about Adventure base 100 can be found by clicking here.
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
If you are paid to do Scouting, you are called a Professional. If you are not paid to do Scouting, you are called a Volunteer. If you pay to do Scouting, then you are called a Scouter. -- Author Unknown
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Adventure Base 100
From the South (The Keys/Florida City/Homestead/Kendall, etc.):
1. Take SR-821 North/Florida’s Turnpike North/Florida’s Turnpike Homestead Ext North/Ronald Reagan Turnpike
2. At Exit 23, take ramp right toward SW 40th Street/ Bird Road
3. Bear left onto SW 117th Avenue
4. Turn right onto SW 40th Street/ Bird Road
5. At SW 112th Avenue, make a left, taking you north
6. Keep heading north until you reach The Fair™
From Broward County:
1. Take SR-842 West/ W Broward Blvd
2. Take ramp left for I-595 West toward Florida’s Turnpike
3. At Exit 8, take ramp right for Florida’s Turnpike/ Ronald Reagan Turnpike toward Miami
4. Keep right to stay on SR-821 South/ Florida’s turnpike south/Florida’s Turnpike Homestead Ext S/ Ronald Reagan Turnpike
5. At Exit 25, take ramp right and follow signs for US-41/ SW 8th Street
6. Turn right onto US-41 East/ SW 8th Street/ Tamiami Trail
7. Turn right onto SR-985 South/ SW 107th Ave
8. Turn right onto SW 24th Street/ Coral Way
9. Arrive at The Fair™
From North (North Miami/Opa Locka) area:
1. Take the Gratigny Parkway West/SR-924
2. At Exit 1B, take ramp left for SR-826 South/ Palmetto Expressway toward Miami
3. Take ramp right and follow signs for US-41 West/ SW 8th Street/Tamiami Trail
4. Turn left onto SR-985 South/SW 107th Avenue
5. Turn right onto SW 24th Street/ Coral Way
6. Arrive at The Fair™
Hours of Operation for Adventure base 100 are as follows:
Thursday March 25, 2010 3 pm to 12 midnight
Friday March 26, 2010 3 pm to 12 midnight
Saturday March 27, 2010 12 pm to 12 am
Sunday March 28, 2010 12 pm to 12 am
Monday March 29, 2010 12 pm to 12 am
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
Friday, 19 March 2010
Adventure Base 100 Video
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
Adventure Base 100
4663 River City Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Driving Directions: St. Johns Town Center is conveniently located on the southside of Jacksonville near 9A and J. Turner Butler Blvd. Take J. Turner Butler Blvd to Gate Parkway. Travel north on Gate Parkway. Turn right on Town Center Parkway and travel for approximately 1/2 mile. The shopping center will be on your right.
The Dates and Hours of operation for the Adventure Base 100 Campus will be as follows
Friday March 19, 2010 12 pm to 6 pm
Saturday March 20, 2010 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday March 21, 2010 11 am to 6 pm
The host Council is the North Florida Council which can be contacted by clicking here.
The St. John's Town Center Website can be found by clicking here.
More information about Adventure base 100 can be found by clicking here.
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Adventure Base 100
The Florida Strawberry Festival Address is as follows: 303 North Lemon St. Plant City, FL 33563-4706. At the Florida Strawberry Festival the Adventure Base 100 Campus will be located near the Cool Whip Entertainment Tent.
The dates and hours of operation for this stop of the 2010 tour of the Adventure Base 100 will be as follows:
March 12: 10 am to 6 pm
March 13: 10 am to 6 pm
March 14: 10 am to 6 pm
The host Council for this stop of the Adventure Base 100 tour is that of the Gulf Ridge Council.
More information about the AB 100 can be found by clicking here. For more information about the Florida Strawberry Festival you can click here. For more information about the Gulf Ridge Council Please click here.
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
Monday, 8 March 2010
Jamboree Scout Meeting in Portland
The purpose of the meeting in Portland was basically a meeting to get together, meet the people you are going to be working with, and answer any questions you may have. I learned a lot about my role and what the expectations of a youth staff member are.
As a youth staff member you are expected to serve under any of the Subcamp departments or divisions on a as needed basis. You are basically there to fill in as needed. I know this may seem like a very boring job, or a job that does not have much to do, or a specific job description. The problem with the jamboree is that there is so much going on that there is always so much to do that if you are looking, able and willing there is always something that needs to be done.
That is all I know about the Jamboree for know. I get my medical form and Travel advisory in. My airline change my ticket without warning and I am still having to work through those issues but everything will work out in the end.
And once again, it is only a hour a week, at least that is what we should tell those starting out.
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
Adventure Base 100 Videos
The first video is from San Antonio, TX.
The Second Video is From New Orleans, LA.
The third video is from Tupelo, MS.
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
Sunday, 7 March 2010
Updates, Medical Issues and Stuff
Jamboree is coming up and I hope to provide more and more information as National Releases it but who knows, it seems that National is way behind when it comes to release of information in regards to the National Jamboree.
Well at least I only missed two Adventure Base 100 Stops, hopefully readers were able to get the information from other sources. Those two stops include the Tupelo, Mississippi February 20 and February 21 stop and the March 2 to March 6 stop in Houston, Texas.
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Great Website that I had to share
I know many people think that it is necessary to have lots and lots of web and web coding experience to create a website like this, the answer is not always. I know that is not a very clear or concise answer but alot of web technologies are out there that make it very easy to create a interesting and professional website without having to just purely deal with code.
So here is the link: please click here.
Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Assistant Den Leader Pack 69
Frontier District, Denver Area Council
NSJ '05 Youth Participant '10 Subcamp 7 Youth Staff
Eagle Scout OA Brotherhood Member
WSJ '07 '11 Philmont AA '08