An Open Letter to all earning Scouting’s highest awards*
Welcome new Eagle Scout / Summit Award / Quartermaster Award / Gold Award Girl Scout recipient – congratulations on your accomplishment....
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Doug Cook
- Dec 6, 2020
- 2 min
BSA’s “Girl Rangers” the First Female Explorer Post
Source: Boy Scouts of America This photo in the Philmont archive in recent years has prompted several researchers to explore the history...
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Doug Cook
- Nov 9, 2018
- 2 min
11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month…
How the ending of World War 1 creates a new chapter in the history of the Scout Movement In 1907 the founder of the Scout Movement,...
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Doug Cook
- Sep 26, 2018
- 2 min
Jamboree Woggle
Here’s a crafting idea for your jamboree meetings or travel activity to keep your scouts busy on the way to the 24th World Scout...
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Doug Cook
- Oct 13, 2017
- 3 min
Should Gender Define Scouting?
The Boy Scouts of America announced programs allowing girls into the Scouting program for all levels. The Venturing program has allowed...
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Doug Cook
- Jan 28, 2016
- 2 min
Scouting, Archeaology and STEM
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. These professions have great job outlooks for the 21st century. And there...
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Doug Cook
- Feb 20, 2015
- 2 min
Achieving More in Scouting
The green graph below shows how many Boy Scouts each year earn the Eagle Scout award (click to enlarge). Since 1912 over 2.3 million...
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Doug Cook
- Nov 12, 2014
- 1 min
Caving Safely in Oklahoma
I’ve had the pleasure of guiding Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in Oklahoma’s caves since 1998. Over the years, I have taken pictures at the...
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Doug Cook
- Jun 6, 2014
- 4 min
Backing up (and securing) your College-Bound Student’s Computer
So it’s time to send them off to college. Many students get a new notebook when they head off to the university. After a year of...
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Doug Cook
- May 31, 2014
- 1 min
Scouting Videos
Here are videos from Scouting over the past few years. Troop 850 Recruitment Video (2004) Troop 850Recruitment Video (2004) Scouting’s...
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Doug Cook
- Feb 23, 2014
- 2 min
Connecting with the ISS
I have an amateur radio license – KX5DC. I have a mobile radio rig in my sport utility. Amateur radio is a great hobby and there are...
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Doug Cook
- Feb 20, 2014
- 2 min
LED Lighting – Ready for Prime Time
In our new office, we choose LED lighting for the future. I spent some time researching this technology and can say now that it’s ready...
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Doug Cook
- Feb 16, 2014
- 1 min
Oklahoma Tremors – a poem
As a cowboy I have lived in Oklahoma as these years go by, But lately the grounds gotten unsteady and no one knows why. Now I have seen...
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Doug Cook
- Dec 22, 2013
- 1 min
Seasons Greetings from the Cook Family
Here’s a flashback animated GIF we made in 2002. Enjoy.
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Doug Cook
- Feb 24, 2013
- 3 min
Recharging Smartphones During Multiday Scouting Events – Part 1: Disposable Battery Ideas
There are several ways to use smartphones during multiday outdoor or Scouting events with your smartphone and have it fully charged and...
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Doug Cook
- Feb 24, 2013
- 4 min
Recharging Smartphones During Multiday Scouting Events – Part 2: Renewable and Sustainable Sol
In part 1 of this series, I describe ideas on recharging USB rechargeable gadgets using a USB power port. Section 1 deals with...
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Doug Cook
- Feb 24, 2013
- 2 min
Recharging Smartphones During Multiday Scouting Events – Part 3: Larger Scale Renewable and Su
In part 2 of this series, I describe ideas on solar recharging USB rechargeable gadgets on a small scale, most economical basis. If you...
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Doug Cook
- Feb 24, 2013
- 3 min
Recharging Smartphones During Multiday Scouting Events – Part 4: Using Recharging Stations at
Recharge stations have appeared at National and World Jamborees. Most smaller scout encampments may not offer this service. Access to a...
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Doug Cook
- Jul 24, 2012
- 2 min
A New Sign
About ready to fall apart, our first sign will be restored and mounted on our new office as additional signage. One of the benefits of...
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Doug Cook
- Mar 17, 2012
- 2 min
Free Fusion of Stereo Optic Nerve Head Images
How to Free-Fuse Stereo Imaging Each stereo view consists of two images, one for each eye. Free viewing is the technique that will allow...
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