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Blog postImage by Second Star Productions My fellow Scouts, Scouters, and American Patriots … men and women of our great United States of America. It is a grand time as we anticipate yet another 4th of July. A national holiday … a day of picnics, parades, fireworks and more! We celebrate this day, but why not … Continue reading Let us Rejoice and Celebrate the Independence of the United States of America →
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Blog postFully a year ago, I published an article designed to help LDS families as they anticipate the end of 2019 when The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cuts official partner ties with The Boy Scouts of America. But, when I posted that article, the dreaded separation seemed eons away. And because of that, … Continue reading Time Sensitive Options for LDS Scouts as the BSA Separation Looms Closer →
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Blog postSuccessful Vision 2020 training course at the Philmont Training Center by LDS-BSA This article is a reprint of the same article published on the LDS-BSA blogsite on June 28, 2019. Vision 2020 Faculty and Participants Vision 2020—a Philmont Training Course to assist in retention of Latter-day Saint families, leaders and youth desiring to continue their Scouting Adventure … Continue reading Successful Vision 2020 Training Course at the Philmont Training Center →
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Blog postAnnouncing the publication of "Scouting in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" - The history of the Century-long Partnership
Here is the blog link:https://kevinthescout.wordpress.com/2019/04/22/newly-published-scouting-in-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints/
Scouting in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has existed for over a century. But, that grand partnership is about to change. Here is the history of that -
Blog postNewly Published: Scouting in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints By Kevin V. Hunt For many years, I have had repeated requests for a purchase opportunity of the book “Scouting in The LDS Church”. I am pleased to announce that this book is now available in a newly updated and reprinted version as … Continue reading Newly Published: Scouting in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints →
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Blog postANNOUNCING A NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON.COM
Keys to Scouting and Youth Leadership
New Book Available Now: Keys to Scouting and Youth Leadership
A few years ago, I was conducting a Scout board of review. As was my practice at the end of such boards, I asked a question of the Scout being reviewed. I invited him to question us, “Do you have any questions for us?” I asked. He just looked at me for a few seconds and then his answer su -
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Blog postANNOUNCING A NEW BOOK: KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL SCOUTING AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP By Kevin V. Hunt It is with great pleasure that I announce another of my Scouting Trails books now available to you on Amazon.com. Check out “Keys to Successful Scouting and Youth Leadership”. Amazon Kindle Version: Kindle Version: Keys to Scouting and Youth Leadership Paperback … Continue reading Announcing a Newly Published Book: Keys to Successful Scouting and Youth Leadership →
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Blog postA year or so ago, I announced the opening of my new Scouting Trails Memorabilia Museum and extended to all Scouts, Scouter, families and units an open invitation to come see the Museum. With my recent family move, I am pleased to say that the Museum is now bigger and better and is open in … Continue reading The Scouting Trails Museum Announces New Open Location in Maricopa Arizona →
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I am very pleased to announce that my Scouting Trails books are now beginning to become available on Amazon. I invite you to read the blog about them and then check out the books on Amazon. https://kevinthescout.wordpress.com/2019/01/20/announcing-gnubie-and-other-scouting-trails-books-now-available-for-you-on-amazon/ -
Blog postBy Kevin V. Hunt Recently I wrote a blog, 50 Years as an Eagle Scout , celebrating 50 years since I became an Eagle Scout. Fifty years … how is that possible? No way I could be that old. In that blog, I announced the forthcoming publication of a new book, “Gnubie to Eagle Scout”. That was … Continue reading Announcing “Gnubie” and other Scouting Trails Books Now Available for you on Amazon →
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Blog postBy Kevin V Hunt [Eagle artwork with feature Photo courtesy of artist, Ron Bergen] It was a great sight as a convocation of eight Eagles (all from one family) took flight in Arizona’s famed Superstition Mountains. The occasion was an Eagle Scout court of honor held at a home at the base of the mountains … Continue reading A Convocation of Eight Family Eagles takes Flight in Arizona’s Famed Superstition Mountains →
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Blog postWe are in a season of Thanksgiving and our thanks can include gratitude for Scouting and the great opportunity that is ours to work, serve, to touch the lives of our youth – and to be touched ourselves through this great program. Let us rejoice in the blessings and opportunities that are ours. In the … Continue reading Thanksgiving Can Include Gratitude for Scouting →
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Blog postKevin V. Hunt Scouting Historian, Author, Blogger, Speaker, Scouting Veteran, and Camp Director In a previous blog, previous blog on the bolo tie carving tradition. I talked of my treasured collection of Scout bolo ties and how it was rescued from the Brian Head and Thunder Ridge Fire summer before last. I introduced Scout bolo tie … Continue reading Bolo Tie Carving Traditions Continue →
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Blog postAre you curious about the collections of the new Scouting Trails Museum of Scouting Memorabilia. Well, here you have a list of most of the holdings in the museum. Come over and check them out!
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Blog posthttps://kevinthescout.wordpress.com/2018/04/27/introducing-the-new-kevinthescout-blogsite/Introducing KevintheScout Blogsite
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Blog postWe had a unique Scoutmaster come to our Thunder Ridge Scout Camp. Army veteran, Travis Wood, came despite major physical challenges. Read his story here:
http://blog.utahscouts.org/camping/army-veteran-thunder-ridge-scout-camp/
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Blog postWhile at the Thunder Ridge Scout Camp this summer, we were privileged to have a truly great troop come to our camp. These guys seem to be doing everything right! They really are impressive. l Read about them at http://blog.utahscouts.org/camping/camp-thunder-ridge-here-come-the-warriors/
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Blog postWe (my wife, Lou, and I) are serving for the summer at the Thunder Ridge Scout Camp located in Southern Utah. We are having quite the adventures as the Brian Head fire made us evacuate the camp. And so we have been wandering around ever since. We are having a grand time in spite of the exciting adventures and challenges. Read about our adventures on these blog articles:
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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 postIt's Scout Jamboree time for Scouts all over America. There is a lot of hype and excitement as Scouts anticipate the grand Jamboree tradition.
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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 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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Blog postThe "Scouting Wire" - a publication of the National BSA, has published one of my articles about a unique Eagle court of honor that I recently attended. Read about it here.
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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 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 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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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 postFor all who are friends of Camp Bartlett in Idaho, you might want to check out my latest blog about the camp and the original construction of the "New Lodge" - and now the renovation of it - after a generation of Scouts have used it. I was the first Camp Director to use the new lodge. It has been remade and will be rededicated on Saturday, June 25th. Check out the blog!
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Blog postI write each week now for three different Scouting blogsites. I invite you to check out them all - and sign up with each council for regular updates as I write new articles: The Boy Scout (utahscouts.org), The Voice of Scouting (voiceofscouting.org), and The Scouting Trail (thescoutingtrail.org). Also, I'd love comments from anyone who reads the articles.
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Blog postTo those of us who live in Arizona and call it home, it is a beautiful state - unique in weather, flora and fauna. I invite you to read the Arizona: A Regional Guide - in three parts. This is Part 3 of the Series and focuses on the unique Arizona fauna of our great state of Arizona. This article will publish soon on The Voice of Scouting.
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Blog postRecently Nettie Francis posted an article on the LDS/BSA Website blog about how the "Century of Honor" book came to be. I was pleased to be a part of a team of historians who compiled the book. I invite you to read Nettie's article:
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Blog postKevin Hunt is a Scouting Veteran, Camp Director and Author/Blogger. You can now read his Scouting blogs weekly on three Scouting blogsites. Read this article to learn of him and his Scouting heritage. https://voiceofscouting.org/introducing-kevin-hunt-the-scouting-trails-blogger
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