Cubcast is an audio podcast featuring a variety of how-to and information topics for Cub Scouting leaders and parents. You can download the .mp3 audio files directly from this page, for use on your computer or digital music player. http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/RSS%20Feeds/CubCast.aspx Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:20:13 GMT Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:30:00 GMT en Copyright 2008-2009 - Boy Scouts of America Sitecore CMS: http://www.sitecore.net. Sitecore RSS module: Sitecore.Modules.RSS, Version=1.2.1.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null This is the first Cubcast to address ways to enhance the new Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide! Lucia Cronin serves on the National Program Content Committee among her other Cub Scout activities. She helps explain the new guide with ideas for the first core value: Cooperation. http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201008_1 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:30:00 GMT Cooperation http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201008_1/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201008_1/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201008_1/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201008_1.aspx A few months ago, we talked about spring recruiting. Now it’s time for fall recruiting! Matt Budz, Community Alliances team leader at the national office in Irving, Texas, joins us to explain the best way to have a successful fall recruiting effort. http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201008_2 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT Fall Recruiting http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201008_2/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201008_2/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201008_2/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201008_2.aspx Join us as we talk to Jamie Dunn, volunteer extraordinaire with the Northern Star Council in St. Paul, Minn., about exciting ways of making this final program helps theme truly Waves of Fun! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201007_1 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT Waves of Fun! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201007_1/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201007_1/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201007_1/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201007_1.aspx You’ve heard the rumors; you’ve read about it on Scouting.org, and now the new Cub Scout Delivery Method is at the starting gate! Here to demystify everything for us is Sara Lacobee, training designer, and Don Shepard, Youth Development Team leader, for the Program Impact Department. This is the Cubcast you don’t want to miss! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201007_2 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT New Cub Scout Delivery Method http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201007_2/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201007_2/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201007_2/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201007_2.aspx Discover what makes America so special to us! Susan Faull, a 25-year member of the Greater Pittsburgh Council, shares with us her grand ideas for helping your den or pack stay active this summer with the July theme as they learn about their country and community. http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201006_1 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT Celebrate Freedom! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201006_1/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201006_1/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201006_1/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201006_1.aspx Charles Flowers, director of field service with the Greater Pittsburgh Council, helps us to “Be Prepared” by explaining everything you need for a successful fall program—and that it needs to start now! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201006_2 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT Fall Program Planning http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201006_2/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201006_2/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201006_2/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201006_2.aspx Now’s the time get outside and hoop it up! Linda Vaughn, the Cub Scout training chairman for the Great Salt Lake Council, tells us the June theme is about much more than learning and playing basketball. Tune in as she reveals her secrets to a successful “Hoop-De-Doo” theme for your den or pack. http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201005_1 Sat, 01 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT Hoop-De-Doo! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201005_1/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201005_1/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201005_1/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201005_1.aspx Last spring, Chris Smith, the program specialist for the Council Operations Group at the national office in Irving, Texas, introduced us to this initiative, and now he’s back to share the continuing success story of the ScoutParents program. http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201005_2 Sat, 01 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT ScoutParents http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201005_2/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201005_2/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201005_2/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201005_2.aspx It’s time to perform and be in the spotlight. Matt Markham and Jessi King Markham guest star in this podcast to show us that whether it’s putting on a play, making posters, playing an instrument or spotlighting the adult members who keep the den and pack running smoothly, you’ll have a lot of fun with this theme! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201004_1 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT In the Spotlight! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201004_1/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201004_1/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201004_1/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201004_1.aspx It’s springtime! And just like little birds leaving the nest, all the Webelos are leaving the Pack to go on to Boy Scouting. Marty Walsh, the Department Manager for the Membership Impact Department at the National Office in Irving, TX explains to us how a successful spring recruiting effort can help make your den and pack grow! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201004_2 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT Spring Recruiting http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201004_2/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201004_2/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201004_2/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201004_2.aspx Spring Into Action is not just activity for activity’s sake. Join us as we speak to Steve Bartholomew, the Cubmaster for Pack 713 in Farmers Branch, Texas. Steve shares with us some creative and fun ways to get involved in the community and ready for summer—so spring into action yourself by clicking the ‘download’ icon! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201003_1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT Spring Into Action! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201003_1/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201003_1/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201003_1/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201003_1.aspx Why change a great thing? To make it better, of course! We spoke to Bob Scott, innovation specialist for the Innovation and Strategy Group at the national office in Irving, Texas. Bob explains to us how a currently great Cub Scouting program is now better than ever! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201003_2 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT Cub Scout 2010 http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201003_2/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201003_2/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201003_2/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201003_2.aspx In part 1 of the February Cubcast, we get some super ideas for the March theme of Take Flight! Bob Freemon joined us last June with some great ideas for fall program planning, and he’s back to take us up, up, and away with fun and exciting activities for your Cub Scouts. The sky’s the limit! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201002_1 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT Take Flight! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201002_1/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201002_1/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201002_1/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201002_1.aspx You may know how to recruit new Cub Scouts, but how to retain them, you ask? Well, we spoke to Lee Shaw, multicultural marketing specialist for the Council Solutions Group at the national office in Irving, Texas. Lee explained what it takes to make sure your Cub Scouts stay in the program. http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201002_2 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT Cub Scout Retention http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201002_2/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201002_2/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201002_2/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201002_2.aspx Get ready for the February theme of Happy Birthday, BSA! In part 1 of the January Cubcast, we get lots of fun ideas for celebrating the big 100th birthday of the BSA from Darlene Sprague, who joined us last spring with some great ideas for Cub Scout recruiting. http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201001_1 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT Happy Birthday, BSA! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201001_1/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201001_1/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201001_1/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201001_1.aspx What’s the difference between a graduation and a crossover ceremony? Well, we spoke to Dan Wolboldt who’s been doing Cub Scout training for more than 30 years! Dan shares with us some memorable and dignified ways to move our Cub Scouts forward through the ranks. http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~201001_2 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT Graduation/Crossover Ceremony http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201001_2/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201001_2/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/201001_2/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/201001_2.aspx Knowledge is power so get ready for the January theme of Power Up! In part 1 of the December Cubcast, we spoke with John Carlton, Cubmaster for Pack 66 in Austin, Texas who tells us Power Up is more than just science and energy; it’s teaching your Cubs how to use their physical and spiritual energy, too! http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~200912_1 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT Power Up http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200912_1/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200912_1/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200912_1/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/200912_1.aspx The Boy Scouts of America turns 100 years old on February 8, 2010. What can your Cubs do to celebrate this historic occasion, you ask? Well, we spoke to Bob Mersereau, the National Council’s 100th Anniversary Project Director with the Marketing Media Services and Public Relations Department. Bob shares with us all the fun and exciting things to do to participate in this event. http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~200912_2 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT 100th Anniversary http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200912_2/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200912_2/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200912_2/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/200912_2.aspx Michelle Gee, a longtime Cub Scout volunteer, returns to Cubcast to look outside the “paint on paper” box for art ideas that go way beyond program helps. http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~200911_1 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:03:00 GMT Works of Art http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200911_1/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200911_1/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200911_1/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/200911_1.aspx Whether it be a church or the PTA, there are a lot of things you can do to partner with your chartered organization. Linda Goff, a 26-year Scouter, has some great ideas on opportunities for Cub Scouts to work with the chartered organization to benefit the community. http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~200911_2 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:02:00 GMT Chartered Organization Good Turn http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200911_2/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200911_2/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200911_2/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/200911_2.aspx Learn some great ways to implement the November theme of Cub Scout Salute in part 1 of the October Cubcast. We spoke with Angela Elliott, a longtime Cub Scout volunteer and National Council employee, for ideas that go beyond Program Helps. http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~200910_1 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT Cub Scout Salute http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200910_1/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200910_1/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200910_1/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/200910_1.aspx One of the most important Scouting experiences occurs when a Cub Scout bridges over into Boy Scouts. Listen to part 2 of the October Cubcast to hear insights on how you can make this vital transition as smooth as possible for your boys. Then we jump into the benefits of the online MyScouting application with Sara Lacobee, the training specialist for the National Council’s Information Systems Department. http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/scoutcast.aspx#cubcast~200910_2 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT Webelos-to-Scout Transition and MyScouting Interviews http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200910_2/audio.flv http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200910_2/large.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/filestore/scoutcast/cubcast/200910_2/small.jpg http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/sitecore/content/Scouting/Scoutcast/Cubcast/200910_2.aspx