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All listings here are generic suggestions. Discuss with your unit parents committee beforehand on any special restrictions or modifications applicable for your community. | All listings here are generic suggestions. Discuss with your unit parents committee beforehand on any special restrictions or modifications applicable for your community. | ||
<font color=blue><b>Many Scouting Parents are now getting a crash course on how to be a Scout Leader! Please share these tips and give them lots of encouragement.</b></font> | |||
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* [http://FreeConferenceCall.com FreeConferenceCall.com] | * [http://FreeConferenceCall.com FreeConferenceCall.com] | ||
* [http://www.DiscordApp.com DiscordApp] | * [http://www.DiscordApp.com DiscordApp] | ||
<font color=red>Warning:</font> Beware of ZoomBombing and know how to stop it. (Limit controls on Screensharing) | |||
* [https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/03/zoom-bombing-how-to-prevent-it How to Stop ZoomBombing] - USA Today | |||
<font color=red>Warning:</font> Videoconferencing is great for just a few participants, but the more you have online degrades both the quality of the interface - and also gives reduces the opportunity for other scouts to "discuss" their thoughts on the subject. (Merit Badge Activities emphasize "Discussion", not "Lecture"!) | <font color=red>Warning:</font> Videoconferencing is great for just a few participants, but the more you have online degrades both the quality of the interface - and also gives reduces the opportunity for other scouts to "discuss" their thoughts on the subject. (Merit Badge Activities emphasize "Discussion", not "Lecture"!) | ||
The ideal size for a Virtual Merit Badge Class is 3-6 Participants. GotoMeeting is an example of quality visual interface where if any participant has something to say, they can raise their hand and can be quickly called upon. Or the scouts can speak directly to each other. | The ideal size for a Virtual Merit Badge Class is 3-6 Participants. GotoMeeting is an example of quality visual interface where if any participant has something to say, they can raise their hand and can be quickly called upon. Or the scouts can speak directly to each other. | ||
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== Family Service Projects == | == Family Service Projects == | ||
* [[Do A Good Turn Daily]] - This is needed now more than ever. Now that scouts are spending more time at home - now is time for a spring cleaning or other major service project. Report your service projects in Scoutbook or to your unit leader. | * [[Do A Good Turn Daily]] - This is needed now more than ever. Now that scouts are spending more time at home - now is time for a spring cleaning or other major service project. Report your service projects in Scoutbook or to your unit leader. | ||
=== Project Linus === | |||
This is an organization that makes and accepts homemade blankets to give to children all over | |||
the world. | |||
You can make 1 or more no-tie fleece blankets to donate to Project Linus. You will find the | |||
directions here: https://www.projectlinus.org/ | |||
You may purchase the materials for the blankets from the following companies: | |||
* [https://yourfleece.com/no-sew-fleece-fabric-throw-kits YourFleece] | |||
* [https://www.etsy.com/market/no_sew_fleece_blanket_kits Etsy] | |||
* [https://www.joann.com/no-sew-fleece-throw-kit-72-birds-blossoms/15785918.html Joann.com] | |||
=== Video Conference with Grandparents === | |||
Not just your grandparents, but check our senior care homes in your neighborhood. Lots of lonely senior citizens could use your letter, email, text or phone call right now! | |||
You can interview your grandparents other relatives. You can also record your interview. Begin | |||
with the following questions to interview and start on a life history: | |||
20 Questions to Ask Your Grandma & Grandpa | |||
# What is your full name, and what are the names of your parents and siblings? | |||
# How did your parents choose your name, and does it have a special meaning? | |||
# Did you have any nicknames? | |||
# When and where were you born? | |||
# When and where were your family members born? | |||
# What kinds of things did your family do together when you were young? | |||
# Who were some of your friends, and what are your fondest memories of spending time with them? | |||
# What schools did you attend? | |||
# What were your favorite subjects in school? | |||
# Who were your favorite teachers, and why were they your favorite? | |||
# How did you meet Grandpa/Grandma? How did Grandpa propose? | |||
# When and where were you married? | |||
# What are your children’s names, and when and where were they born? | |||
# What are some special memories you have about your children? | |||
# Where have you lived? | |||
# Who have you worked for, and what jobs did you do? | |||
# Has faith or religion played a role in your life? | |||
# What did you do to get through the difficult times in your life? | |||
# What are your favorite holiday memories and traditions? | |||
# What are some of your favorite things (such as favorite colors, flowers, books, songs, foods, | |||
or pets)? | |||
=== Lifting Hands International === | |||
This is an organization that makes quilts and pillows for refugees. | |||
They need 75,000 handmade cards that say “YOU ARE LOVED” with handmade decorations | |||
(hearts, stars, rainbows, etc.) to place in packages they deliver. The ONLY words are to be “YOU | |||
ARE LOVED” with whatever design your desire. No size requirements but 3x5 cards work well. | |||
Requirements for cards: | |||
1) 3x5 cards or cut up pieces of paper; 2) colored markers; 3) desire to make cards to help | |||
someone in need feel loved. | |||
Once completed you will mail the cards you make to: | |||
* Lifting Hands International 132 W. 1800 North Pleasant Grove, UT 84062. | |||
* (Contact information: [http://www.liftinghandsinternational.org Lifting Hands International]. | |||
=== Dollies for Covid Children in Hospitals === | |||
AKA: Dollies 4 Doctors | |||
This is an organization that makes dolls for children in hospital. | |||
They need help with cutting, sewing or stuffing the dolls. | |||
Requirements: | |||
a) Cutting out patterns – using a pattern to cut fabric. Requires good scissors and good hand | |||
eye coordination. | |||
b) Sewing - requires a sewing machine and sewing skill or a parent or sibling at home that could | |||
help you sew. | |||
c) Stuffing - stuffing the sewn dolls with batting. | |||
(Contact information: [http://www.dollies4doctors.com. Dollies4Doctors.com] | |||
== International Scout Spirit Award == | == International Scout Spirit Award == | ||
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== Cub Scouts == | == Cub Scouts == | ||
[[Image:CovidKnot.jpg|right]] | |||
* Help the scouts make the new Covid Scout Knot (see diagrahm) | |||
=== Pack Meetings === | === Pack Meetings === | ||
Use "Share Screen" feature in Zoom to show lots of colorful exhibits like the 30 day cub scout challenge, silly videos and more. | Use "Share Screen" feature in Zoom to show lots of colorful exhibits like the 30 day cub scout challenge, silly videos and more. | ||