This area is for things that don't fit elsewhere.  Check out the scouting humor articles to refresh and lift your spirits when things get a little heavy.  The Emergency Preparedness documents from FEMA should help in preparing your family and troop for the unexpected.

Contents

Odd's 'n Ends

Professional Scouting as a Career.

The story of Spain's scouting movement - During their civil war.

An article on the BSA image and program directions - by Mike Walton.

The Troop Snipe Hunt - Instructions on holding your own Snipe Safari, and an alternative activity.

Unusual Animals - Animals from American myth and Folklore.

Indian names and tribes - A listing.

1925 Scout Uniform - Just for fun.  83k

Lyme Disease

The Lighter Side of Scouting

The Klondike Derby - a humorous account of one Dad's outing.

Cub Scouts and Other Oaths - Fond musings on the joys of being a Cub Scout leader.

What can go wrong at a Pinewood Derby?! - The Top 10 List. Well, 30 actually...

OA Ceremony story - A funny story about an unexpected turn during a call-out.

Observations on the lighter side of life.

Backpacking Tips for the newcomer.

Top Ten Reasons that I'm in Scouting.

Form Letter from summer camp.

Scouter Quiz to see if you are taking Scouting too seriously.

Super-Scouter quiz.

150 Eagle Board of Review No-No's.

Modern attempts to deal with a dead horse, and other Scouting Humor.

How to tell if you are a Scoutmaster.

Murphy's Laws of Camping.

Murphy was a Scouter.

Emergency Preparedness

FEMA brochures have a lot of good information on preparing emergency food supplies and equipment kits, obtaining and sanitizing water supplies and protecting your family from natural and man-made disasters. The information on safe water supplies is especially good information that is useful for backcountry treks.

From the Federal Emergency Management Administration