![Scouting Mementos [SMD155]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/y155.png)
https://youtu.be/Z5cD9yMUMiU
A little exploration into some of the scouting Mementos and memorabilia I have collected over the past 10 years in Scouting.
Category: Scouting Lifestyle
![Cast Iron and Dutch Ovens [SMD147]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/y147.png)
All Scouting, Cooking, Scouting Lifestyle
This special ScoutmasterDave video showcases all of the dutch oven and cast iron gear in the ScoutmasterDave arsenal. From pots, to tools to a dutch oven stand we review some great cast iron hardware.
![Troop History [SMD140]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/07.jpg)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
An exploration of Troop history and what it means to new scouts coming into a unit and how it can effect the health of the Troop or Pack.
![Scout Leaders and Abuse in the BSA [SMD126]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Y126-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
Discussion on the stereotyping of adult leaders related to current BSA lawsuits and bankruptcies.
![Doing a good turn daily [SMD113]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Y113-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle, Skills
Doing a good turn. In its simplest sense doing a good turn is doing something nice or helpful for someone else without expectation of anything in return.
![Old scouters, when the program moves past them [SMD105]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Y105-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
The boy scouting program has a wealth of volunteers who remain with the program long after their kids age out of the program. This ScoutmasterDave discussion is how to maximize the potential of these individuals and make a better Scouts BSA program for the twenty-first century.
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![Including parents to make a better program [SMD102]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Y102-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
The how’s and why’s of including scout parents into leadership and help with running the program for the boy and cub scouts
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![Scoutmaster Dave #100 [SMD100]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Y100-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
This special ScoutmasterDave videos is a clip show from the first 99 ScoutmasterDave videos in the Boy Scouts of America ScoutmasterDave Series of instructional videos.
![Scouting Acronyms [SMD096]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Y96-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
Ever scratch your head and think, “What are they talking about? Learn the 411 about SM, ASM, CM, SPL, JASM, YPT, YIS and lots of other short phrases in the BSA.
![World Scout Jamboree [SMD089]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/089-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
An overview of ScoutmasterDave’s trip to the World Scout Jamboree in Summit Bechtel.
![Exploration of a leader’s pack [SMD086]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/086-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Camping, Scouting Lifestyle
Ever wonder what’s in a leader’s pack? Or what should be. Here we take a look inside ScoutmasterDave’s backpack of treats.
![The real purpose of the program [SMD082]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/082-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
The ScoutsBSA program is a means to an end, as we explore why the program is set up the way it is, and what it’s all about.
![The value proposition for the scouting program [SMD081]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/081-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
The value proposition for the scouting program and how it compares to other programs
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![Woodbadge Critter Gear [SMD080]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/080-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
Show off your critter bling in this exploration of wood badge critter gear
![Adult (over 18) Patrol [SMD074]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/074-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Scouting Lifestyle
What do scouts do when they turn 18? Are they are at the end of their youth scouting career or are there other options?
![What is Woodbadge? [SMD067]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/067-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
The adult scout training program called Woodbadge program, what it is, and why you should participate.
![Order of the Arrow [SMD048]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/048-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Scouting Lifestyle
All about the Order of the Arrow, scoutings camping honor society.
![Giving back to the program [SMD047]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/047-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
How to engage the boys in the program to teach and inspire the younger boys.
![Running a District event [SMD045]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/045-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
How to run a successful event that the boys will love, be well received by the adults and leaders, and stay under budget at the same time.
![Fraternity of Scouting [SMD043]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/043-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
How adults and leaders in the scouting movement form lifelong friendships as they provide service to the youth of the program.
![Camping Toys [SMD029]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/029-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
The collection of camping toys is much more than a cool knife and flashlight, as you will see as we troll through the Scoutmaster Dave toy box.
![Scoutmaster Minute [SMD014]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/014-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Scouting Lifestyle
The tradition of ending a scout meeting with the ScoutMaster minute and what it means to the scouts and the program.
![Collecting Ashes [SMD013]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/013-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
Discussion of the ritual of collecting ashes while camping.
![Cheese and Crackers [SMD012]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/012a-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Scouting Lifestyle
How cheese and crackers makes a nice stopping point on a campout once the tents are up and gear is in place.
![Scouts & Phones [SMD007]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/007b-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Scouting Lifestyle
The use of phones in troops can lead to a lot of discussion. How our troop handles if and when scouts can use or carry their phones in Boy Scouts.