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Blog postBy Kevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger, Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director
Although I’m currently on a self-declared “blog-cation” (because of my summer camp adventures at Camp Thunder Ridge), I need to come out of that hibernation to write about my great friend and Scouting mentor, Dr. Richard W. Moyle. I noticed on a camp break today of the June 18th death of Dr. Richard Moyle. Richard or “Dick” as maybe only I called him, was my Sco -
Blog postKevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger, Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director
For the past many months, I have enjoyed blogging and sharing with you of my Scouting experiences. Thanks for putting up with me – and thanks to those of you who have been faithful readers.
My wife, Lou, and I have made it a lifestyle habit of working at Scout camps each summer. This is made possible because we both work for the schools in Mesa, Arizona. &nb -
Blog postKevin V. Hunt Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger, Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director We have been talking (in these blogs) about the announced changes in LDS Scouting relative to the older boys. I have talked extensively about the program planning function and how this will ever be key in creating an effective program for our … Continue reading Making Older Scout Advancement and Leadership Opportunities Possible
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Blog postKevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger, Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director
We’ve been talking about Program Planning and how it is or should be the central focus of the New LDS plan for older boy programs. I’ve tried to share the basics of how to develop a planned program for a year or more. That was a part of Varsity Scouting and Venturing and is even more important as we phase into the new LDS program for Teachers and Priests.
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Blog postKevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger, Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director
Well, the LDS Church recently announced that it will no longer support Varsity Scouting and Venturing for our church older youth. So, what are you going to do with that news? What to do now?
Recent changes are coming for Varsity and Venturing youth in the LDS Church. See my blog of last week entitled: Major Changes for LDS Varsity Scouts and Venturers -
Blog postThe Trapper Trails Council appreciates our longstanding partnership with the LDS Church. The council remains committed to our partnership with the church, as well as to serving all youth through our many religious, educational, and civic based chartered units. As a council, we are committed to helping Scouts reach their advancement goals, while strengthening their … Continue reading The Trapper Trails Council Support For LDS Scouting Units And Families
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Blog postJust a few weeks ago several hundred Boy Scouts, leaders and families showed up to help clean the secondary water canal from the mouth of Ogden Canyon though the town of Uintah.
There were trees, branches, rocks, slabs of metal and a variety of debris that needed to be removed to allow for the free flow of water.
The purpose of such a task may not be as it first appears. The real purpose is often unstated, and understated.
Something magical begins to transpire when a paren -
Blog postThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced today (May 11, 2017) that effective January 1, 2018, the Church will no longer sponsor Varsity Scouting and Venturing units. This is a major program shift for the Church.
Read about the changes and my thoughts on them on my blogsite: https://thescoutingtrail.org/2017/05/11/major-changes-for-lds-varsity-scouts-and-venturers/
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Blog postKevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger, Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director
Well, the news today was rather shocking! I got it just minutes after Deseret News published it as “Breaking News” and I saw it in an e-mail notification. In a rare moment, I was able to get WIFI and news as I was about to begin my bus driving route in Mesa, Arizona for the morning. And there it was: LDS Church to Drop Varsity and Venturing Programs. Wow! -
Blog postKevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger, Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director
A SCOUT PREPARED AND A LIFE SAVED
My daughter had just received notice that her son, Joseph, was to receive a lifesaving meritorious award. She knew that her son had been nominated for something but didn’t know what the award was. She thought that it was the lifesaving merit badge or something. I tried to explain to her that it was beyond that – a spe -
Blog postKevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger , Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director
THE LONG-TERM EFFECT OF OUR JAMBOREE EXPERIENCE
As we took our Troop 155 (“The Best Alive!”) from Arizona up to the national BSA Jamboree in Idaho we had a grand time. And we also created a wave effect that carried through the troop for many years. The momentum that Jim and I created with the troop was astounding.
In those days, the LDS Church establishe -
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Kevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger , Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director
MY JOURNAL OF THE ACTUAL JAMBOREE ’73 EXPERIENCE
Well, we had spent a couple of years getting ready for the Scout Jamboree. It was truly a big job and a major undertaking. But, we managed to get everything done. But, ready or not, it was now time for the Jamboree! So exciting!
FRIDAY, JULY 27TH, 1973
The big day finally -
Blog postKevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger , Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director
ENJOYING THE JAMBOREE TRADITIONS ADDED TO THE FUN
As I began sharing my Jamboree memories, I mentioned that any Jamboree is a combination of fun and tradition. One of those long-standing Jamboree traditions that was a lot of fun was a “wide game” involving all boys and leaders of the camp. For our wide-game, each participant was given a large letter from the Jam -
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Kevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger , Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director
IT TOOK A LOT OF WORK AND ADVANCE PREPARATIONS TO GET US TO THE JAMBOREE
Most of the Jamboree memories I have been sharing were recorded years after the events transpired. (And I might add that those memories get better all of the time – PHD – piled higher and deeper – with the passage of time!) But, there is nothing like a “primary source” (recor -
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Kevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger , Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director
In my last article, I talked of how our dream to take our Troop 155 (“The Best Alive”) to the 1973 BSA National Jamboree became a reality.
We took our time getting from our Arizona home up to the Jamboree in northern Idaho. We stopped for a tour of the Glen Canyon Dam in northern Arizona. I still chuckle at a photo I took of our thirteen boy -
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By Kevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger , Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director
It’s Scout Jamboree time and the hype and excitement is probably building in your council and throughout the country. There are not enough adjectives to describe the jamboree experience – but most descriptions of a Jamboree begin with “FUN!” and “TRADITION”. Jamborees certainly bring all of that together. National BSA Jamborees come around every -
Blog postBy Kevin V. Hunt – Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger , Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director
Hey, Cub Scouters … Are you tired doing the same old Blue and Gold Banquet year after year. Are you getting tired of the spaghetti and all the work for the cutesy place mats and other decorations? Do you think that “do one blue and gold … done them all?” If so, here is an idea you might want to try.
Like many of you, I have been to my share of blu -
Blog postPinewood Derby races are pretty fun for this Grandpa with five grandsons in the race. No carving cars, no sanding wheels ... I just sit back and watch the race. It's great. This article just appeared on the National BSA "Scouting Wire" blog. Here is the link: Pinewood Derby with Grandpa of 5 Cub Scout Grandsons
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Blog postWhat a weekend! There was plenty of cold, snow and fun to be had at the Franklin District Klondike the weekend of February 24-25. By the time 9:00 p.m. came, Friday night, you couldn’t find a place to park at the Copenhagen Campground up near Strawberry Summit. Everybody pretty well spent their time digging and preparing … Continue reading Franklin District 2017 Klondike – Thank you Camp Chef for your support!
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Blog postHere is a recent post about the connection of Scouting and Family History. Read the article that originally posted on thescoutingtrail.org Here is the link: Scouting and Family History
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Kevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger , Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director
Recently I had the unique opportunity to showcase some Scouting history at our stake’s Family History Discovery Day. I thought that Scouting and family history actually fit well together. But, a couple of people came to my display tables and acted a bit confused. A couple of people said under their breath – not knowing that I was listening – “What d -
Blog postKyle Jeppesen, Lodge Chief for the Awaxaawe’ Awachia Lodge, presented the Lodge Annual Report to the Executive Board of the Trapper Trails Council on February 8, 2017.
To access the 2016 annual report, Click here. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the web page, then download the annual report.
Great things are happening in the Awaxaawe’ Awachia Lodge! The Lodge met the criteria to be a Silver Level Journey to Excellence Lodge for the second year in a row. -
Blog postNeil Butterfield does not seek the accolades of the world. This is one reason why Neil is the Trapper Trails Council, BSA Alumnus of the Year. This recognition was presented to Neil at the council’s annual business meeting held on February 8, 2017.
The Trapper Trails Council takes pleasure in presenting the Boy Scouts of America Council Alumnus of the Year Award to Neil A. Butterfield.
The BSA Council Alumnus of the Year Award is the Scouting Alumni Association’s h -
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About this same time each year – and all over the country, an interesting phenomenon occurs as pinewood derby cars race down tracks again. It’s something that Cub Scouts live for and dream of for months before it happens. And for most dads (and a few moms), the big races come around all too soon.
So, “When” – you ask – “did the pinewood derby come into Vogue?” Well, that is an interesting question. You probably all know that I was around when di -
Blog postOn April 15, 2017 the Trapper Trails Council will host it’s second annual “Gathering of Eagles Celebration” at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center. All who have ever earned the Eagle Scout Award are warmly invited to attend this annual event.
The Outstanding Eagle Scout Award will also be presented to the following adult Eagle Scouts in our Council:
Brent Belnap (Ogden, UT) Mayor Mike Caldwell (Ogden, UT) Wendell Child (Fruit Heights, UT) Kenneth Cottle (O -
Blog postKevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger , Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director
As I blogged about our summer adventures at Camp New Fork this summer, I threw in a bit at the end of one blog about our return trip – after camp – through Morgan County – on the way back to the Trapper Trails Council Office in Ogden . In that blog, I said that “driving through Morgan County brought back real fond memories to me. I recalled with happiness my time there -
Blog postFor many years I have wanted to go to the famous and historic Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. But the the opportunity never came - until recently when hen my opportunity finally came. It was not the usual Philmont trek - nor was it a Philmont typical training course - but it turned out to be wonderful and fun. You can read about my trip here: My First Trip to the Philmont Scout Ranch
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Blog postKevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author and Speaker, Scouting Veteran, Camp Director
Yes, Dr. Rodney H. Brady was a Scouter who rode the high places. He soared up there with Eagles but was not content to soar up there alone. He spent his life working to inspire all of us to be our best, to set goals and then to go for it like an Eagle. Dr. Brady departed this life on January 9th in Salt Lake City, Utah at age 83. With his passing, he now can soar even -
Blog postProud to announce that the Trapper Trails Council finished the year with 2.4% traditional membership growth. So excited to be a growing council serving more youth with our values based programs. Special thanks to our great volunteer leaders and professional and support staff members.
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Blog postKevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author and Speaker, Scouting Veteran, Camp Director
For almost fifty years I have heard of the lore of the great Philmont Scout Ranch. I have known of the Philmont Tradition and have had a lifetime dream to go there. I have yearned and hoped that through some miracle I might someday attend a training course there but have never had the opportunity to do so. I guess I be truthful and say that I have actually had many o -
Blog postKevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author and Speaker, Scouting Veteran, Camp Director
One of my previous blogs introduced the Fun, Adventure and Romance of Scouting. In that blog I quoted one of my BYU Professors who liked to discourse on this Subject. “Adventure,” he said, “Is when you do something for the first time. “Fun” is when you repeat the adventure and still enjoy it. And “Romance” is the Spirit of Scouting, the classy experiences that tie you -
Blog post“FUN, ADVENTURE, AND ROMANCE …” One of the Youth Leadership professors at Brigham Young University – the college I attended, talked extensively to us about the “Fun, Adventure, and Romance” of Scouting. “Adventure,” he said, “Is when you do something for the first time. “Fun” is when you repeat the adventure and still enjoy it. And “Romance” is the Spirit of Scouting, the classy experiences that tie you to the program. Romance keeps you coming back for more fun and advent
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Blog postOver the past year I have blogged many Scouting subjects - and on three different blogsites. I would like to repost these articles and I invite you to peruse the articles as I post them on this Scouting Trails blogsite.
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Blog postKevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author and Speaker, Scouting Veteran, Camp Director
Over the past year I have very much enjoyed sharing blogs with you – mostly on Scouting subjects. Thanks for reading and participating with me. I wish you each a very merry Christmas. Scouting and our part in it will always be there and we truly love each wonderful Scouting experience and association.
With the Christmas season we can look back on special times and pe -
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Kevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author and Speaker, Scouting Veteran, Camp Director
I’ve been writing about the program planning process – and have used some specific plans and programs established with my Varsity Scout team. I talked about the annual program planning conference and then most recently about organizing the group – adults and youth – to make the plans happen. With the plan in place and the group working together, the remaining actio -
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Kevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author and Speaker, Scouting Veteran, Camp Director
Organizing the group to implement the program calendar is a key function to be completed after your program planning conference. You went through the effort to plan your program and now it will take additional effort and planning to make it happen. Rally your team together and go for it.
In these blogs we have been talking about the planning conferenc -
Blog postTrapper Trails Council, BSA has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners—charities, families, businesses and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. Coinciding with Thanksgiving and the kickoff of the holiday shopping season, #GivingTuesday will … Continue reading Make a Difference on #GivingTuesday
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Blog postIt was Thanksgiving and as I counted my blessings, I recognized Scouting and my years of involvement with it as one of my greatest of blessings. I decided to put some of my feelings into poetic prose. This is what I wrote on The Scouting Trail blogsite: https://thescoutingtrail.org/2016/11/24/im-so-grateful-im-in-scouting/
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Kevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author and Speaker, Scouting Veteran, Camp Director
Today on Thanksgiving, as I was counting my blessings, Scouting came to the top of the list. After a life-time of Scouting, it has proven to be one of my greatest blessings – and it has made for a good life as I have climbed the Eagle trail, progressed from Cub Scout to veteran Scouter and have enjoyed so many wonderful Scoutin -
Blog postSome of you may remember Dean Hunt - my brother. Dean died as the Westwood Junior Class President but touched the hearts of everyone through his caring and dynamic leadership. Dean was the Junior Class President and was known by everyone at his Westwood High School. A great leader, he triumphed even through cancer. Though facing death, Dean teaches us to have faith in God's plan for each of us, to love life, to be a friend, to face life (and death) with guts, to be a man of character, to believ
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Blog postKevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author and Speaker, Scouting Veteran, Camp Director
For years, I’d been telling leaders how to make the annual planning conference so that it was fun, rewarding and beneficial for all. I knew that the annual Planning Conference makes for a great program. Now I was a Varsity Scout Coach and it was time to again put the planning conference to the test. It was fun to actually test with my own guys the calendaring process that I -
Blog postA Court of Honor was held on Wednesday, November 2, for Troop, Team, and Crew 576 sponsored by the Highlands Ward, Morgan Utah North Stake. Rick Barnes, Varsity Coach, presented five Life Scout rank advancements and seven Varsity Letters (only five of the Scouts were present for the photo). The Scouts achieved many of the required rank advancements, Varsity letters, and pins due to merit badges they earned and the activities they participated in at the Kodiak Challenge t
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Blog postScouting Historian, Author and Speaker, Scouting Veteran, Camp Director
The morning (actually “today” – since I wrote it “today”) dawned clear skies and beautiful. Gone was the hot Arizona heat (since it was the end of October and the weather had finally cooled down to just under 100 degrees). It truly was a gorgeous day! And it proved to be a glorious day. And it was the perfect tribute to another of the greatest of Scoutmasters. It was a fun way t -
Blog postKevin V. Hunt
Scouting Historian, Author and Speaker, Scouting Veteran, Camp Director
It was a Saturday afternoon – just last week – and I had just come home after a busy day. I was greeted with sad news. “Jim Johnson has died”, my mother (age 84 and now living with us) told me. Jim Johnson … now gone. Wow! (He had died the day before.) I was sad and not ready to bid farewell to one the greatest of men – my Scoutmaster – Jim Johnson.
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Blog postOn August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service, a new federal bureau in the Department of the Interior responsible for protecting the 35 national parks and monuments then managed by the department and those yet to be established. As of 2016, we have 59 National Parks and 78 … Continue reading Old Juniper Fall Camporee: A Celebration of 100 Years of National Park Service
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Blog postFAQ for Patrol Leaders The following is Question’s from Scouts to William “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt in a 1943 edition of Scouting magazine. Green Bar Bill wrote numerous articles for Boys’ Life and Scouting magazines, as well as three editions of the Boy Scout Handbook (1952, 1965, 1980), four editions of the Patrol Leaders Handbook (1929, 1952, 1967, 1980) and the third edition of the Handbook for Scoutmasters (1936).
“How important is
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