baloo's bugle

107 Pages·2016·6.01 MB·English

by  Lyons Family

BALOO'S BUGLE

Volume 22, Number 8
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The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.
Alan Watts
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March 2016 Cub Scout Roundtable April 2016 Scout Law and Den & Pack Meeting Ideas
CHEERFUL / STRIKE UP THE BAND
Tiger Cub, Bear, Wolf, Webelos, & Arrow of Light Adventures
COMMISSIONER'S CORNER
We are still looking for a "Few
Music Prayer
Good Volunteers." How about
From 2005-2006 CS Roundtable Planning Guide an Assitant Council
“Music brings joys to our lives. May we take the joy Commissioner – Roundtables
that it brings to us and spread it to the people whom we who wants to write acolumn
meet. Amen.” each month to help out RT
Commissioners all around the BSA??
We still really need help.
And it is not too late – check out the list on page 2!!!

Four Reasons to Sing Loud
If God gave you a good voice, sing loud,
He deserves to hear it.
If God gave you a good voice, sing loud,
We deserve to hear it.
Three new contributors this month –
If God didn't bless you with a beautiful singing voice,
Alice from Golden Empire Council (Sacramento, Sing loud, who is a man to judge what God, has given
CA) has returned. Look for her great stuff you?
throughout Baloo's Bugle. If God didn't give you a beautiful singing voice,
Sing loud, sing out strong…
Mark, A Cubmaster from Garden State Council
God deserves to hear it. He's got no one to blame but
with a great Lion Program is passing on some of
himself!
his hints for Cubmasters. Mark and I traveled our
council's RT circuit several times promoting the
new Cub Adventure program and answering
leaders' questions. Look for his items under
Cubmasters.
Bob from Illinois who is a District Commissioner
and has been CS and BS RT Commissioner, Tiger
Leader, Cubmaster, and many more! He going to
handle all our Social Media items.
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Judy and Dave need
some help. If you
would do one item
for Baloo each
month, it would help
us greatly –
FILES/ BOOKS/ LINKS TO Some ideas for you
MATERIALS FROM UNIVERSITIES to consider –
AND POW WOWs NEEDED – Biography – write a
one page +/- biography of a person you select that
If your council ran a University or a Pow Wow and
exemplifies that month's emphasized point of the Scout
published a book or posted files on the web or on a
Law.
cloud somewhere. Let us know. We are always
Advancement – Choose a rank. Write a few hints
looking for new material. You can write us at –
and ideas for the Adventure to be discussed that month
[email protected] and
at the Roundtable. And, also, any that have a
[email protected]
Character Compass pointing to that months point of the
Scout Law
Roundtable Hints – Prep some hints and ideas for
your fellow Roundtable Commissioners each month.
This would be easy for someone from a council like
Sam Houston where they have an annual RT day where

they review all 12 months in advance.
Crazy Holidays – Jodi actually retired from that
position a few years ago. We can supply you files for
www.scouting.org/programupdates
each month. You only need to check for updates and
The Program Updates page has been regrouped. Since additions. Feel free to use more websites if you have a
the CS Adventure is in full swing, the emphasis on favorite.
getting ready for it has been reduced. The downloads Point of the Scout Law – Look for items that help get
are still all there. And great information about three across the meaning of the point of the Scout Law
new Cub Leader courses at Philmont Training Center emphasized that month in Roundtable.
next summer.
Special Opportunities – write a brief article each
There is a lot of information now on etting ready and month about one youth and one adult award other than
implementing the changes to the Boy Scout program. rank advancement.
Check it all out – stay current!! Have another idea? Let us know how you feel you
could help us to make Baloo's Bugle more of what RT
Commissioners, Cubmasters, and Den Leaders want.
Write us through the "Send Your Ideas to Baloo" link
or directly – [email protected] and
[email protected]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ADVANCEMENT CEREMONIES .......................... 63
LEADER RECOGNITION ....................................... 67

DEN LEADER SURVIVAL KIT .......................... 67
CUB SCOUT LEARNING LIBRARY ...................... 17
DEN CHIEF INDUCTION .................................... 67
TELLING OUR STORY ............................................ 20
COMPASS DEN CHIEF RECOGNITION ........... 67
ADVENTURE PLAN TRACKERS .......................... 22
SONGS ...................................................................... 68
CUB SCOUT LEADER TRAINING ........................ 22
STUNTS AND APPLAUSES ................................... 71
IN-PERSON TRAINING ....................................... 22
APPLAUSES & CHEERS ..................................... 71
ON-LINE TRAINING ............................................ 22
RUN-ONS .............................................................. 72
SIGNS OF SCOUTING ............................................. 23
JOKES & RIDDLES .............................................. 72
ROUNDTABLE HINTS ............................................ 25
SKITS ........................................................................ 73
GET OFF TO A GREAT START .......................... 25
CLOSING CEREMONIES ....................................... 75
DEN MEETING TOPICS .......................................... 29
CUBMASTER’S MINUTES..................................... 78
CHARACTER COMPASS ........................................ 29
CUB GRUB ............................................................... 79
PACK MEETING THEMES AND PLANS .............. 30
GAMES ..................................................................... 81
PACK MEETING THEMES .................................. 31
DEN ADVENTURES ............................................... 83
UPCOMING MONTHS .......................................... 31
TIGER ....................................................................... 83
CUBMASTER THOUGHTS ..................................... 32
Tiger Adventure: Tigers in the Wild ...................... 83
AFTER THE BLUE AND GOLD .......................... 32
Rationale for Adventure ..................................... 84
WEBELOS ................................................................ 33
Takeaways for Cub Scouts ................................. 84
CHOOSING A PATROL NAME........................... 33
Ideas for Adventure Requirements: .................... 84
APRIL 2016: A MONTH TO BE CHEERFUL ......... 35
Den Meeting Ideas for Tigers In the Wild
APRIL CRAZY HOLIDAYS .................................... 37
Adventure: .......................................................... 85
TRAINING TOPICS .................................................. 40
Animal Tracks Book .......................................... 85
DEN DISCIPLINE ................................................. 40
Tiger Elective Adventure: Tiger Tag ..................... 86
USING THE CUB SCOUT SIGN – ....................... 41
Rationale for Adventure ..................................... 86
POSITIVE DEN DISCIPLINE ............................... 43
Takeaways for Cub Scouts ................................. 86
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES .................................... 44
Flip the Bird Tag ............................................... 87
WORLD CREST .................................................... 44
Tiger Elective Adventure Requirements: Tiger
THE BSA 1910 RING ............................................ 45
Tag ..................................................................... 87
THE MESSENGERS OF PEACE RING ............... 45
What is Good Sportsmanship? ...................... 87
INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT AWARD ................... 46
Steal the Bacon ................................................ 87
BSA OUTDOOR ETHICS AWARDS ................... 47
Capture the Flag .............................................. 87
THEME RELATED STUFF ...................................... 48
Kick the Can ..................................................... 87
STRIKE UP THE BAND (MUSIC) RELATED
ADVENTURES ...................................................... 48 Red Light Green Light ..................................... 87
FUN STUFF ............................................................... 48 Light the Candle Game for Cub Scouts ....... 88
ACTIVITY – MAKE A BAND .................................. 49 Pirate Pick Up Game ....................................... 88
THEME & PACK MEETING IDEAS ....................... 56 Hail Storm Game ............................................. 88
GATHERING ACTIVITIES ...................................... 56 Clothesline Relay Game ................................. 88
OPENING CEREMONIES ........................................ 59 WOLF ........................................................................ 88
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATIONS .............................. 62 Wolf Adventure: Howling at the Moon ................. 88
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RATIONALE FOR ADVENTURE .................... 88 Webelos Scout Requirements ............................ 105
TAKEAWAYS FOR CUB SCOUTS ................. 89 Cub Scout Leader Requirements ...................... 105
LEAVE NO TRACE ........................................ 105
Ideas for Adventure Requirements: .................... 89
Focus on “Leave No Trace” ............................. 105
Den Meeting Ideas for Howling at the Moon
Adventure: ........................................................... 89 Cub Scout Leave No Trace Pledge ................... 106
The Viper is Coming!.......................................... 89 ONE LAST THING ................................................. 107
Got Any Duck Food? .......................................... 89 It Is Your Choice .................................................. 107
Invisible Bench Skit ............................................ 90
Can't Work in the Dark Skit ................................ 90
There is no personal charm so
Emergency Broadcast System Skit ..................... 90
great as the charm of a cheerful
'We Have No Skit' Skit........................................ 90
temperament. Henry Van Dyke
Wolf Scout Skits ................................................. 90
Wolf Elective Adventure: Code of the Wolf .......... 93
Block Cipher ....................................................... 94
5 SECRET CODES FOR KIDS TO WRITE A
CODED LETTER ............................................... 94
WRITE A CODED LETTER ................................ 95
CODE ACTIVITY FOR KIDS: MAKE A SPY
DECODER .......................................................... 95
The Thomas Jefferson Cipher Wheel .................. 98
BEAR ......................................................................... 99
Bear Adventure: Bear Necessities .......................... 99
Bear Elective Adventure: Roaring Laughter .......... 99
WEBELOS CORE ................................................... 100
Webelos Adventure: Webelos Walkabout ............ 100
ARROW OF LIGHT CORE .................................... 100
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Adventures in
Science .................................................................. 100
Mini First Aid Kit ............................................. 101
Make Your Own First Aid Kit .......................... 102
First Aid Kit Neckerchief Slide ......................... 102
Make personal First Aid Kits ............................ 102
Outdoor Code Responsive Reading Ceremony 103
The Outdoor Code Opening .............................. 103
Outdoor Code Closing....................................... 103
THE OUTDOOR CODE................................... 104
Leave No Trace Awareness Award ................... 104
Cub Scout Leave No Trace Pledge .................... 104
Tiger Cub Scout Requirements ......................... 104
Wolf Cub Scout Requirements .......................... 104
Bear Cub Scout Requirements .......................... 105
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CORE VALUES CHEERFUL QUOTES
The Cub Scout Core Values are now the The most certain sign of wisdom is CHEERFULNESS.
Michel de Montaigne
12 Points of the Scout Law.
I am CHEERFUL. I don't know if I'm happy. There is
The core value highlighted this month is:
a difference, you know. Tom Robbins
April's point of the Scout Law, CHEERFUL, will A merry heart maketh a CHEERFUL countenance.
use the theme, STRIKE UP THE BAND. King Solomon, Proverbs 15:13
A SCOUT IS CHEERFUL CHEERFULNESS is the best promoter of health and is
A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He as friendly to the mind as to the body. Joseph Addison
cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He
Never hurry. Take plenty of exercise. Always be
tries to make others happy.
CHEERFUL. Take all the sleep you need. You may
HOW DOES “STRIKE UP THE BAND” expect to be well. James Freeman Clarke
RELATE TO THIS POINT OF THE SCOUT CHEERFULNESS, sir, is the principle ingredient in
LAW? the composition of health. Arthur Murphy
Music can make us feel many things; one of
To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful,
the best things it makes us feel is cheerful. As
KINDLY, CHEERFUL, REVERENT - that is to
we “STRIKE UP THE BAND” this month,
triumph over old age. Thomas Bailey Aldrich
we will explore ways to make people happy
An ounce of CHEERFULNESS is worth a pound of
using music.
sadness to serve God with. Thomas Fuller
Per our Founder, Lord Baden-Powell
Wondrous is the strength of CHEERFULNESS, and
its power of endurance - the CHEERFUL man will do
more in the same time, will do it; better, will preserve
it longer, than the sad or sullen. Thomas Carlyle
You find yourself refreshed in the presence of
CHEERFUL people. Why not make an honest effort
to confer that pleasure on others? Half the battle is
gained if you never allow yourself to say anything

gloomy. Lydia M. Child
Note – The original Scout Law published in 1908 had
nine points. In 1910, the BSA added Brave, Clean, and I am determined to be CHEERFUL and happy in
Reverent. In 1911 B-P added Clean to his original list. whatever situation I may find myself. For I have
learned that the greater part of our misery or
A SCOUT IS CHEERFUL unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but
Baden Powell did not use the word Cheerful, he said - by our disposition. Martha Washington
A SCOUT SMILES AND WHISTLES under all
I think that the point of being an architect is to help
circumstances. When he gets an order he should obey
raise the experience of everyday living, even a little.
it cheerily and readily, not in a slow, hang-dog sort of
Putting a window where people would really like one.
way. Scouts never grouse at hardships, nor whine at
Making sure a shaving mirror in a hotel bathroom is at
each other, nor swear when put out. When you just
the right angle. Making bureaucratic buildings that are
miss a train, or someone treads on your favourite corn-
somehow CHEERFUL. David Chipperfield
--not that a scout ought to have such things as corns---
Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great
or under any annoying circumstances, you should force
calamities with CHEERFULNESS, not through
yourself to smile at once, and then whistle a tune, and
insensibility but through greatness of mind. Aristotle
you will be all right. A scout goes about with a smile
Being forced to work, and forced to do your best, will
on and whistling. It cheers him and cheers other
breed in you temperance and self-control, diligence
people, especially in time of danger, for he keeps it up
and strength of will, CHEERFULNESS and content,
then all the same. The punishment for swearing or bad
and a hundred virtues which the idle will never know.
language is for each offence a mug of cold water to be
Charles Kingsley
poured down the offender's sleeve by the other scouts.
(Scouting For Boys, 1908) Early morning CHEERFULNESS can be
extremely obnoxious. William Feather
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BIOGRAPHY He starred in 71 movies and wrote 4,000 syndicated
columns and six books, became a prominent radio
WILL ROGERS broadcaster and political commentator. He called
politics "the best show in the world" and described
A CHEERFUL Person
Congress as the "national joke factory." His cheerful
folksy humor and honest, intelligent observations about
I joked about every prominent man of my time, but the government and America earned the respect of the
I never met a man I didn't like. nation. Because he was a nationally beloved figure
William Penn Adair Rogers and powerful political pundit, Will was known to US
(4 November 1879 – 15 August 1935) and world leaders. When planning the American
an American humorist and entertainer;
Adventure pavilion at EPCOT, the Walt Disney
known primarily as
Company initially considered having an audio
Will Rogers.
animatronic Will Rogers emcee along with Ben
The youngest of eight children, Franklin and Mark Twain. Will was to represent the
William Penn Adair Rogers was 20th Century (1900's) as Ben Franklin does the 18th
born on November 4, 1879 in (1700's) and Mark Twain the 19th (1800's).
Oologah, Indian Territory (what
is now Oklahoma). His parents,
were part Cherokee. Growing up,
Will learned to ride and lasso. He
grew so talented with a rope, that
he was placed in the Guinness
Book of World Records for
throwing three lassos at once.
One went around the horse's
Will's life was cut short on vacation with aviator Wiley
neck, another circled around the rider, and the third
Post, This flight ended the life of America's most
flew under the horse.
beloved celebrity on August 15, 1935 when Will and
Will attended school during his childhood. He dropped
Wiley's flight crashed near Point Barrow, Alaska.
out to become a cowboy. Will traveled in South Africa,
Will Rogers' political writings and sayings continue to
Australia and New Zealand. He appeared at World's
remain relevant to politics today, and his cheerful wit
Fairs. He toured the vaudeville circuits in America,
and humor continue to endear him to audiences
Canada and Europe. In 1908, Will married Betty
everywhere. To find out more about Will Rogers, fans
Blake, with whom he had four children (Will Jr., Mary,
can visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in
Jim and Fred).
Claremore, Oklahoma and the Will Rogers Dog Iron
During his years in vaudeville and the Ziegfeld Follies,
Ranch & Birthplace Home in Oologah, Oklahoma.
Will's act evolved. He enjoyed talking and reading.
These were the basis for his humor, which focused on
intelligent and amusing observations about people, life,
the country and the government in simple language
that his audience could understand. Audiences
hankered for Will's cheerful humor more than roping
feats.

If you want to be successful, it's just this simple. Know
what you are doing. Love what you are doing. And
believe in what you are doing. Will Rogers
Thinking about the quote above - It is no wonder
Baden-Powell was successful in starting Scouting.
And that Scouting is most successful where those
leading it believe in it and love it!!
Believe me, the Boys can tell if you don't!!
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But the one that can see years ahead, he has a telescope
but he can't make anybody believe that he has it.
The more that learn to read the less learn how to make
a living. That's one thing about a little education. It
spoils you for actual work. The more you know the
more you think somebody owes you a living.
Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to
sell your parrot to the town gossip.

Will Rogers, Wiley Post, and Waite Phillips at the
Villa Philmonte shortly before the fatal flight.
Will and Waite were good friends!!
WILL ROGERS QUOTES
Never miss a good chance to shut up.

A remark generally hurts in proportion to its truth. Will Rogers is still relevant today -
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of
Today we talk about the 1% or the 0.1% beings o rich -
that comes from bad judgment.
Here is what Will Rogers had to say about the rich –
The quickest way to double your money is to fold it
Ten men in the country could buy the world
and put it back into your pocket.
and ten million can’t buy enough to eat.
There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by
reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of Or how about –
them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for "There is (sic) two things that can disrupt business in
themselves. this country. One is war and the other is a meeting of
Always drink upstream from the herd. the Federal Reserve (Board)."
Chaotic action is preferable to orderly inaction. "The day of the guy working for himself is past. We
are living in an age of Mergers. When your business is
If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.
not doing good you combine with something and sell
A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and
more stock. The poor little fellow, he can't combine
the other by association with smarter people.
with anything but the Sheriff in case he is going broke,
After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good
which he generally is. But Big Business merges with
he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came
another that's not going good and both do nothing
along and shot him. The moral: When you’re full of
together. But it's one of the mental weaknesses of the
bull, keep your mouth shut.
American people that if two things go together they
Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you think it must be great. They don't know how it will be
can find a rock. financially, but they know that the stock will go up,
Don't let yesterday use up too much of today. and that's all they think about, never mind the
dividends.
Everything is funny, as long as it's happening to
somebody else.
Get someone else to blow your horn and the sound will
carry twice as far.
If you want to be successful, it's just this simple. Know
what you are doing. Love what you are doing. And
believe in what you are doing.
So let's be honest with ourselves and not take ourselves "Outside of traffic, there is nothing that has held
too serious, and never condemn the other fellow for this country back as much as committees."
doing what we are doing every day, only in a different
way.
The fellow that can only see a week ahead is always
the popular fellow, for he is looking with the crowd.
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POSITIVE HABITS OF 3. See problems as challenges. The word
“problem” is never part of a happy person’s
CHEERFUL PEOPLE
vocabulary. A problem is viewed as a drawback,
a struggle, or an unstable situation while a
Note – By the Tom Robbins, American Author, quote
challenge is viewed as something positive like an
listed above being CHEERFUL and being happy are
opportunity, a task, or a dare. Whenever you face
not the same thing. However, I think if you live in the
an obstacle, try looking at it as a challenge.
positive manner having these habits will create, you
4. Express gratitude for what they already have.
will be both CHEERFUL and happy. CD There’s a popular saying that goes something
like this: “The happiest people don’t have the
This list with slight variations in items, differences in
best of everything; they just make the best of
explanations, and introductory paragraphs appears on
everything they have.” You will have a deeper
at least a dozen websites with varying by lines. To find
sense of contentment if you count your blessings
more information about the topic, how to improve your
instead of yearning for what you don’t have.
health and life, or simply learn more, I recommend
5. Dream big. People who get into the habit of
Googling "22 Habits of Happy People," and doing
dreaming big are more likely to accomplish their
your own research. This brief article is intended to stir
goals than those who don’t. If you dare to dream
curiosity and personal research. CD
big, your mind will put itself in a focused and
There are two types of people in the world: those who
positive state.
choose to be happy, and those who choose to be
6. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Happy people ask
unhappy. Contrary to popular belief, happiness doesn’t
themselves, “Will this problem matter a year
come from external things - fame, fortune, other
from now?” They understand that life’s too short
people, or material possessions. Rather, it comes
to get worked up over trivial situations. Letting
from within. The richest person in the world could be
things roll off your back will definitely put you
miserable while a person living in the slums of a third
at ease to enjoy the more important things in life.
world country could be happy and content. I have spent
7. Speak well of others. Being nice feels better
plenty of time amongst both groups to have seen it
than being mean. As fun as gossiping is, it
first-hand. Happy people are happy because they make
usually leaves you feeling guilty and resentful.
themselves happy. They maintain a positive outlook on
Saying nice things about other people
life and remain at peace with themselves.
encourages you to think positive, non-
The question is: how do they do that? judgmental thoughts.
8. Never make excuses. Benjamin Franklin once
It’s quite simple. Happy (CHEERFUL) people have
said, “He that is good for making excuses is
good habits that enhance their lives. They do things
seldom good for anything else.” Happy people
differently. Ask any happy person, and they will tell
don’t make excuses or blame others for their
you that they …
own failures in life. Instead, they own up to their
1. Don’t hold grudges. Happy people understand
mistakes and, by doing so, they proactively try to
that it’s better to forgive and forget than to let
change for the better.
their negative feelings crowd out their positive
9. Get absorbed into the present. Happy people
feelings. Holding a grudge has a lot of
don’t dwell on the past or worry about the future.
detrimental effects on your wellbeing, including
They savor the present. They let themselves get
increased depression, anxiety, and stress. Why
immersed in whatever they’re doing at the
let anyone who has wronged you have power
moment. Stop and smell the roses.
over you? If you let go of all your grudges,
10. Wake up at the same time every morning.
you’ll gain a clear conscience and enough energy
Have you noticed that a lot of successful people
to enjoy the good things in life.
tend to be early risers? Waking up at the same
2. Treat everyone with kindness. Did you know
time every morning stabilizes your circadian
that it has been scientifically proven that being
rhythm, increases productivity, and puts you in a
kind makes you happier? Every time you
calm and centered state.
perform a selfless act, your brain produces
serotonin, a hormone that eases tension and lifts
your spirits. Not only that, but treating people
with love, dignity, and respect also allows you to
build stronger relationships.
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11. Avoid social comparison. Everyone works at 19. Live minimally. Happy people rarely keep
his own pace, so why compare yourself to clutter around the house because they know that
others? If you think you’re better than someone extra belongings weigh them down and make
else, you gain an unhealthy sense of superiority. them feel overwhelmed and stressed out. Some
If you think someone else is better than you, you studies have concluded that Europeans are a lot
end up feeling bad about yourself. You’ll be happier than Americans are, which is interesting
happier if you focus on your own progress and because they live in smaller homes, drive simpler
praise others on theirs. cars, and own fewer items.
12. Choose friends wisely. Misery loves company. 20. Tell the truth. 21 Days to Greater Success! Get
That’s why it’s important to surround yourself the book that will help you add these habits to
with optimistic people who will encourage you your life! Lying stresses you out, corrodes your
to achieve your goals. The more positive energy self-esteem, and makes you unlikeable. The truth
you have around you, the better you will feel will set you free. Being honest improves your
about yourself. mental health and builds others’ trust in you.
13. Never seek approval from others. Happy Always be truthful, and never apologize for it.
people don’t care what others think of them. 21. Establish personal control. Happy people have
They follow their own hearts without letting the ability to choose their own destinies. They
naysayers discourage them. They understand that don’t let others tell them how they should live
it’s impossible to please everyone. Listen to what their lives. Being in complete control of one’s
people have to say, but never seek anyone’s own life brings positive feelings and a great
approval but your own. sense of self-worth.
14. Take the time to listen. Talk less; listen more. 22. Accept what cannot be changed. Once you
Listening keeps your mind open to others’ accept the fact that life is not fair, you’ll be more
wisdoms and outlooks on the world. The more at peace with yourself. Instead of obsessing over
intensely you listen, the quieter your mind gets, how unfair life is, just focus on what you can
and the more content you feel. control and change it for the better.
15. Nurture social relationships. A lonely person is
a miserable person. Happy people understand
how important it is to have strong, healthy
relationships. Always take the time to see and
talk to your family, friends, or significant other.
16. Meditate. Meditating silences your mind and
helps you find inner peace. You don’t have to be
a zen master to pull it off. Happy people know
how to silence their minds anywhere and
anytime they need to calm their nerves.
17. Eat well. Junk food makes you sluggish, and it’s You may have noticed that some of the habits of happy
difficult to be happy when you’re in that kind of people are one in the same with those that are essential
state. Everything you eat directly affects your for leading a healthy lifestyle – exercising and eating
body’s ability to produce hormones, which will right, for example.
dictate your moods, energy, and mental focus.
And, if you look back at the quotes column, there are
Be sure to eat foods that will keep your mind and
several health-related CHEERFUL quotes boxed
body in good shape.
together.
18. Exercise. Studies have shown that exercise
Healthy habits will help keep your mood elevated
raises happiness levels just as much as Zoloft
(CHEERFUL, Happy) naturally even in the midst of
does. Exercising also boosts your self-esteem
stress.
and gives you a higher sense of self-
accomplishment. Cheerful people tend to be healthy people, and vice
versa. Just as it takes three things to have a successful
Cub Scout program – boys, parents, and leaders, it
takes three things to create emotional wellness (being
CHEERFUL and Happy) - healthy food, exercise, and
a positive lifestyle.
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Cool Camp Series
 Camp Tahosa Read on the BSA Facebook page about one
 Camp Cedars cub scouts “…true spirit of sportsmanship.”
 Swamp Base
 Emerald Bay
 Camp Steiner
 Ransburg Scout Reservation
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Scouting’s Coolest Sport
 Ice Climbing

Awesome Interviews
 Eagle Scout Iditarod Racer Matthew
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 Mike Rowe

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 Basic First Aid Kit