Melrose Scouting Productions Podcast

MSPP #130: Sudsy Dudsy (2000)

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:20:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 demonstrate the cleaning power of the detergent Sudsy Dudsy during their 2000 Laughs For Lunch Show.

MSPP #129: The MPSC Song (2000)

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:30:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 perform their version of the MPSC during their 2000 Laughs For Lunch Show.

MSPP #128: The Dirty Sock Song (2000)

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 10:10:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 perform the Dirty Sock Song during their 2000 Laughs For Lunch Show.

MSPP #127: The Troop Committee

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:35:00 -0600

This is the third of three parts of a 2002 Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Orientation vhs tape from 2002. This video talks about the responsibilities of the troop committee. Isn't it fun to go back in time a bit?

MSPP #126: The Outdoor Program

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:00:00 -0600

This is the second of three parts of a 2002 Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Orientation vhs tape from 2002. Isn't it fun to go back in time a bit?

MSPP #125: The Troop Meeting

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 07:00:00 -0600

This is the first of three parts of a 2002 Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Orientation vhs tape from 2002. Isn't it fun to go back in time a bit?

MSPP #124: Cub Scout Gingerbread Houses

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:30:00 -0600

This video post to the Melrose Scout Productions Podcast features the Cub Scouts of Melrose Pack 68 as they create gingerbread house masterpieces during their December 2012 pack meeting activity.

MSPP #123: 2012 Egg Drop Competition

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 compete in the 2012 spring Egg Drop Competition at Camp Watchamagumee.

MSPP #122: 2012 Pinewood Derby Winners

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600

The Pinewood Derby is a highlight of each pack's program year. Here are photo highlights of Cub Scout Pack 68's derby and award presentation.

MSPP #121: 1986 Troop 68 Review

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 06:30:00 -0600

A look back to the 1986 and the activities of Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68. Winter camping, Scout-O-Rama, primitive camping, courts of honor, parties, and a trip to Philmont Scout Ranch.

MSPP #120: My Dog Rover

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:00:00 -0600

The camp staff of Many Point Scout Camp lead the Boy Scout campers in the song My Dog Rover before going to the dining hall for supper.

MSPP #119: The Candy Store 2012

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:00:00 -0600

The scoutmaster and a Boy Scout perform the funny skit, The Candy Store, during a troop court of honor.

MSPP #118: Scoutmaster Retirement, Part 4

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0600

Scoutmaster Steve has retired after 30 years of service with Boy Scout Troop 68. During this video, the fourth of four parts, Steve finally gets the chance to speak and thank everyone for three decades of good times.

MSPP #117: Scoutmaster Retirement, More Scouts

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:45:00 -0600

Scoutmaster Steve retired after 30 years. This video features more former Boy Scouts of Troop 68 sharing stories about their experiences during his 30 years of service.

MSPP #116: Scoutmaster Retirement, The Scouts

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:45:00 -0600

Scoutmaster Steve retired after 30 years. This video features the former Boy Scouts of Troop 68 sharing stories about their experiences during his 30 years of service.

MSPP #115: Scoutmaster Retirement, The Presentations

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 02 Mar 2012 13:30:00 -0600

Scoutmaster Steve retired after 30 years. This video features the presentations made during the party celebrating his 30 years of service.

MSPP #114: 1985 Troop 68 Review

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:00:00 -0600

What was Scouting like for the Boy Scouts of Troop 68 in 1985? What this episode of Melrose Scout Productions to find out.

MSPP #113: Camp Stearns Outing

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 spend the weekend at Camp Stearns for a couple of days of winter fun.

MSPP #112: Roundtable Recognition

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0600

The Scenic District executive recognizes a thirty year scoutmaster during a recent roundtable meeting for his service to the Scout program.

MSPP #111: Cub Scout Constructions

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:00:00 -0600

During a pack meeting last spring, the Cub Scouts of Melrose Pack 68, along with their fathers, played with some marshmallows and spaghetti to create towers and things. The boys were actually working on a requirement for one of their awards, but I do not think they realized it.

MSPP #110: Throw Them Out The Window

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:55:00 -0600

What do Jack and Jill, Mother Hubert, Spiderman, Justin Bieber, Barney, Lady Gaga, Chuck Norris, Rebecca Black, Bob the Builder, and Barbie have in common? They are all part of the fun one afternoon as the Boy Scouts of Buckskin Camp at Many Point Scout Camp sing Throw Them Out The Window before entering the dining hall for lunch.

MSPP #109: MPSC 2011

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:55:00 -0600

Have a look at their campsite in Buckskin Camp, along with a couple of the songs led by the camp staff before the Boy Scouts would go to the dining hall for their meals. The songs include The Duck Song and Herbie, the Family Pet.

MSPP #108: 2011 Open House

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:55:00 -0600

The Cub Scouts of Pack 68 had a special field trip on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Two members of the local volunteer fire department gave the boys a tour of the firehall and of the trucks used by the fireman. They enjoyed themselves, and I am sure this is one day they will remember for a long time.

MSPP #107: Cub Scouts Firehall Visit

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 19 May 2011 22:00:00 -0600

The Cub Scouts of Pack 68 had a special field trip on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 when two members of the local volunteer fire department gave the boys a tour of the firehall and of the trucks used by the fireman.

MSPP #106: Dakota's Scouting Life

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:00:00 -0600

Dakota M. was recently presented with his Eagle Scout Award. Here is the slideshow shown at his court of honor.

MSPP #105: Eagle Cave, Part 3

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:15:00 -0600

This is the final of three parts of Troop 68's trip to Eagle Cave. Let the silliness continue!

MSPP #104: Cub Scout Pack 68 Year In Review

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:15:00 -0600

Cub Scout Pack 68's Year In Review. Prepared for the Blue and Gold Banquet.

MSPP #103: Eagle Cave, Part 2

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:00:00 -0600

The adult leaders of Boy Scout Troop 68 have fun during the evening program at Eagle Cave in Wisconsin.

MSPP #102: Eagle Cave, Part 1

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:00:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 explore Eagle Cave in Wisconsin.

MSPP #101: Leaders Of Scouting, Final Thoughts

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:00:00 -0600

Part 5 finished the interview series of the five women who were involved with the Scouting program in Melrose.

MSPP #100: Christmas Scouts

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:00:00 -0600

Buttons introduces the Boy Scouts of Troop 68 as they sing a couple holiday favorites.

MSPP #99: Leaders Of Scouting, Spoden

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:30:00 -0600

Part four of this five part series features Betty S., a mother of 3 boys who went through the Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs. This series is from the "Women Of Scouting" show filmed in 1989.

MSPP #98: The Enlarging Machine, A Skit

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:00:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform The Enlarging Machine skit at the summer camp closing campfire program. Of course, they add their own twist to the skit.

MSPP #97: Leaders Of Scouting, Nathe.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:45:00 -0600

Part three of this five part series features Clara N., a mother of a boy who went through the Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs. This series is from the "Women Of Scouting" show filmed in 1989.

MSPP #96: MSPP Closing Campfire 2010.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:00:00 -0600

The Buckskin staff of Many Point Scout Camp bring the Friday night campfire program to a close with this song.

MSPP #95: Leaders Of Scouting, DeFoe.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 06:30:00 -0600

Part two of this five part series features Patty D., a mother of two Boy Scouts who also went through the Cub Scout program. This series is from the "Women Of Scouting" show filmed in 1989.

MSPP #94: Adding Machine Tape Presentation.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:00:00 -0600

The adding machine tape presentation is used during a Night To Join Scouting to help recruit parents.

MSPP #93: Many Point Scout Camp Rouser (2010).

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:00:00 -0600

The Buckskin staff of Many Point Scout Camp lead the campers in the Many Point Rouser on July 11, 2010.

MSPP #92: The Leaders Of Scouting, Hanson.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:00:00 -0600

Part one of this five part series features Mary H., a mother of a Boy Scout who also went through the Cub Scout program. This series is from the "Women Of Scouting" show filmed in 1989.

MSPP #91: Ain't Gonna Rain On Two Rivers.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:15:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 sing It Ain't Gonna Rain No More and the assistant scoutmasters perform a skit.

MSPP #90: I Want To Marry The Princess.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:45:00 -0600

A peasant wants to marry the princess in this skit performed by the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 during their 2001 Laughs For Lunch Show.

MSPP #89: The Killer Cattle Song.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:30:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the Killer Cattle song during the 2001 Laughs For Lunch show.

MSPP #88: The Jedi Patrol sings Yoda.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:30:00 -0600

The adult leaders of Boy Scout Troop 68 sing their version of Yoda.

MSPP #87: The Leaders Of Scouting (Mike R)

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:30:00 -0600

The fifth and final episode of this five part series features Mike R., a Scouter with a lot of Cub and Boy Scouting background.

MSPP #86: We've Hit An Iceberg!

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:55:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform a skit about filming a movie about a ship hitting an iceberg. Unfortunately, the new actor is not very bright.

MSPP #85: An Artistic Portrait

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 06 May 2010 13:00:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts the Artistic Portrait skit during the 2001 Laughs For Lunch Show.

MSPP #84: A Humorous Opening

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:30:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 have a little humorous trouble with their opening ceremony.

MSPP #83: City of Melrose Proclamation

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:01:00 -0600

The city council of Melrose, Minnesota, passed a proclamation recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

MSPP #82: Alex K Eagle Slideshow

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:40:00 -0600

This is the slideshow created in honor of Alex K achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

MSPP #81: The Legend Of Boots Hanson

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:45:00 -0600

Kevin tells the legend of Boots Hanson to the Boy Scouts of Many Point Scout Camp in 2007.

MSPP #80: Questions For Buttons

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:45:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, answers several questions from his Cub Scout fans.

MSPP #79: Ben Lindbom, The Snowmobiling Eagle Scout

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:00:00 -0600

Meet Ben Lindbom, the snowmobile racing Eagle Scout from Minnesota!

MSPP #78: "A Century Of Values" Open House Part 2

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:45:00 -0600

The Central Minnesota Council holds an open house to celebrate "A Century of Values".

MSPP #77: "A Century Of Values" Open House Part 1

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:50:00 -0600

The Central Minnesota Council holds an open house to celebrate "A Century of Values".

MSPP #76: "A Century Of Values" Mural

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:50:00 -0600

The "A Century Of Values" road crew presents the Central Minnesota Council with a print of the mural during its tour across the nation.

MSPP #75: "A Century Of Values" RV

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:30:00 -0600

The "A Century Of Values" motor home visits the Central Minnesota Council during its tour across the nation.

MSPP #74: Doctor! Doctor!

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:10:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform two skits involving doctors and hospitals.

MSPP #73: Flag Disposal Ceremony

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:30:00 -0600

The local American Legion held a "Ceremony for Disposal of Unserviceable Flags" and asked the Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts to participate. We thank Mel-TV for allowing us to use their video footage for this podcast.

MSPP #72: The Leaders of Scouting (Gerry W.)

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:25:00 -0600

This is the fourth of the series featuring interviews of men who serves as adult leaders of Boy Scout Troop 68 in the 1980's. This video features Gerry W., the outdoors chairman of the troop committee.

MSPP #71: The Pickpocket Skit

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:45:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the comical Pickpocket skit during one of their community shows.

MSPP #70: The Radio Skit

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:30:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the hilarious Radio Skit during a troop Laughs For Lunch Show.

MSPP #69: The Forest of the Yellow Fingers

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:40:00 -0600

Scoutmaster Steve tells the audience the story of the Forest of the Yellow Fingers during a troop Laughs For Lunch Show.

MSPP #68: The Scout Law According To Great Leaders

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:50:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, introduces a video created by Eagle Scout Doug Gray for his council's NYLT course.

MSPP #67: Chris K. Eagle Slideshow

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:25:00 -0600

The Scouting Life of Eagle Scout Chris K., Melrose Boy Troop 68.

MSPP #66: Ripley Rendezvous 2009

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:10:00 -0600

Here is a slideshow of the Central Minnesota Council's 2009 Ripley Rendezvous.

MSPP #65: Scout Vespers

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:30:00 -0600

The 1996 membership of Boy Scout Troop 68 close their Laughs For Lunch Show with the song Scout Vespers.

MSPP #64: The Bear Hunt

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:45:00 -0600

The 2007 Buckskin Staff of Many Point Scout Camp lead the Boy Scouts in the skit known as The Bear Hunt.

MSPP #63: I Wish I Was A Newscaster

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:40:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform two campfire favorites, and tie them together in a unique way. Watch them perform the I Wish I Was A Boy Scout song and the Crazy Newscasters skit.

MSPP #62: The Sleepwalker and The Bees

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:45:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform two campfire favorites for your entertainment. The first is a skit called The Sleepwalker. The second is a song known as the Baby Bumblebee song.

MSPP #61: The Leaders of Scouting (Mike H)

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 09:40:00 -0600

This is the third of the series featuring interviews of men who serves as adult leaders of Boy Scout Troop 68 in the 1980's. This video features Mike H., a committee chairman.

MSPP #60: 2001 National Jamboree

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:45:00 -0600

Planning to attend a BSA National Jamboree? Watch this video from the 2001 event to get a few ideas of what to expect during your trip.

MSPP #59: The Buttons and Randall Show #3

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:10:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, has more terrible jokes to tell his buddy, Randall, in the third show of this series.

MSPP #58: Rapping Bunny Foo Foo

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:40:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform a slightly different version of that old favorite, Little Bunny Foo Foo.

MSPP #57: Dirty Sock Song

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:40:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform a song about a subject they know very well - Dirty Socks.

MSPP #56: Words of Eagle Scout Mike Schwieters

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:40:00 -0600

This video features Eagle Scout Mike Schwieters as he shares some words of wisdom about his years as a Boy Scout during his Eagle Scout court of honor.

MSPP #55: Buttons Learns About Girl Scouting

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:35:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, sits down and chats with Ali, a Girl Scout who has recently received the Gold Award.

MSPP #54: Star Trekking: The Next Generation

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:30:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the song/skit Star Trekking: The Next Generation, during one of the troop's Laughs For Lunch Shows.

MSPP #53: The Submarine Skit

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:30:00 -0600

The Hawk Patrol of Troop 68 perform the Submarine Skit during one of the troop's Laughs For Lunch Shows.

MSPP #52: Closing Campfire Skits

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:50:00 -0600

Join the campers of Many Point Scout Camp during the closing campfire on Friday, July 18, 2008. This video features two skits done during the campfire program.

MSPP #51: The Leaders of Scouting (Joe)

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:00:00 -0600

Joe, a former pack cubmaster, is interviewed during a show that was filmed twenty years ago, in 1988. He talks about being a cubmaster, his experiences with the Pack, and his experiences with Troop 68.

MSPP #50: Buttons Reads The Farewell Message

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:55:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, reads the farewell message of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouting movement. He also has details of a contest celebrating the 50th podcast posting.

MSPP #49: The Buttons and Randall Show Part 2

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:50:00 -0600

They are back! Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, and his friends Randall and Bones return in another video with more terrible jokes, more one liners, and more "Yo, dude"s. A fourth puppet joins the group and gives a quick little take on the thoughts of a wise man.

MSPP #48: The Hole In The Ground (song)

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:30:00 -0600

Here is a great song to sing at your next campfire program, the Hole In The Ground song. That is, if you can sing it as it speeds up and gets longer with each verse. It may take a little practice.

MSPP #47: Star Trekking at Many Point Scout Camp

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:35:00 -0600

What happens when the summer camp staff recognizes you from a YouTube video? You end up performing a skit with them at the Friday night closing campfire. So here is "Star Trekking", featuring the Many Point Camp Staff and the scoutmaster of Troop 68.

MSPP #46: The Leaders of Scouting (George)

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:35:00 -0600

George, a former troop committee chairman, is interviewed during a show that was filmed twenty years ago, in 1988. He talks about the scoutmaster and committee positions, troop funds, rock climbing, poison ivy, and other topics.

MSPP #45: Is It Time Yet? (a skit)

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0600

This podcast posting features the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 performing the skit "Is It Time Yet?" The real question, of course, is "Have you watched this yet?"

MSPP #44: Scout Law Commercials

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:35:00 -0600

This podcast posting includes five commercials produced by the Boy Scouts of America. Each commercial uses a point of the Scout Law as its theme: trustworthy, helpful, obedient, thrifty, and reverent. I hope you enjoy them as must as I did when I first saw them.

MSPP #43: The Buttons and Randall Show #1

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:45:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, interrupts Randall's reading time to tell some really bad jokes.

MSPP #42: Button's Announcement About MSPP

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:30:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, has an announcement about the Melrose Scouting Productions feed address.

MSPP #41: Troop 68 The Early Years

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:10:00 -0600

Take a short trip back in time as this video shows you the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 during the years of 1980-1985.

MSPP #40: God Bless The USA

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:45:00 -0600

The 2002 Laughs For Lunch Show was held four months after the tragedy of 9/11. Patriotism was high in this country as we pulled together to pay our respects to those who died, and to those who became heroes. The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 wanted to end this show by doing something special to honor those local men and women who have served, and are serving, in our armed forces.

MSPP #39: Scouting Celebrity Commercials

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 31 May 2008 10:15:00 -0600

This post includes three thirty second commercials. The first features Steve Young, the NFL quarterback, who was a Cub Scout. The second features Jim Lovell, and Eagle Scout who became an astronaut. The third features Scott Mitchell, another quarterback who also happens to be an Eagle Scout.

MSPP #38: Mike's Eagle Slideshow

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 18 May 2008 20:30:00 -0600

Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 has held its seventeenth Eagle court of honor. This is the video shown during the ceremony highlighting some of the best times of Mike's years in Scouting.

MSPP #37: Cats In The Cradle

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 04 May 2008 16:35:00 -0600

Bring out the piano. Plug in the guitar. It is time for the Boy Scouts of Troop 68 to perform a classic song for the Laughs For Lunch Show audience.

MSPP #36: Vista!

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:15:00 -0600

This time the adult leaders get into the act as they perform the song Vista! Some do it well, and some do not do very well. But they all have fun.

MSPP #35: Gopher Guts

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:10:00 -0600

There is an old song that many Scouts seem to enjoy listening to, and singing along to if they can memorize the verses. That song is Gopher Guts. You know, greasy, grimy, gopher guts. Mutilated monkey's feet. All purpose porpoise puss. Yeah, that song.

MSPP #34: Sledding Fun 2008.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:00:00 -0600

Who says you can't have fun in Minnesota in the winter. Grab your sleds and join the Boy Scouts of Troop 68 as they have fun downhill sledding in the evening at Camp Stearns.

MSPP #33: The Bad Luck Song.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:45:00 -0600

This video, filmed in 1992, has three Boy Scouts of Troop 68 sing the Bad Luck Song. Things just do not go well during the verse of this song. It is a bit darker tone then past videos of this podcast, so beware.

MSPP #32: Buttons in "Playing Broomball".

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:45:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, plays broomball with the Boy Scouts of Troop 68, and discovers he is not very good at it, thus giving the Boy Scouts a chance to demonstrate how to make a stretcher with a jacket and broom sticks.

MSPP #31: Buttons talks about the Outdoor Code.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:45:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, discusses the four "C's" of the Boy Scout Outdoor Code: clean in my outdoor manners, careful with fire, considerate in the outdoors, and conservation minded.

MSPP #30: Boy Scouts perform "Singing In The Rain" skit.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:45:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the "Singing In The Rain" skit during their 1998 Laughs For Lunch Show. Thumbs up, elbows back, knees bent, toes in. Tee tee cha, Tee tee cha, Tee tee cha cha cha.

MSPP #29: Boy Scouts Sing "The Song That Never Ends".

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:15:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 sing the "Song That Never Ends" during their 2004 Laughs For Lunch Show. The Boy Scouts seem to want to go on and on signing this song until they are taken from the stage one by one.

MSPP #28: The Mad Scientist Skit

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:00:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the Mad Scientist Skit during their 2002 Laughs For Lunch Show. The skit is about a mad scientist who has plans to take over the world, and has created a monster to help him in his conquest. Then the Scouts try to sign the Grand Ol' Duke of York song, but something goes wrong.

MSPP #27: Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, in "Rec Room Tour"

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:00:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, takes a tour of a scoutmaster's recreation room, and makes a few comments along the way.

MSPP #26: Buttons in "You Know You Are A Boy Scout When... Part 2"

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:30:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, continues his series of when you know you are a true Boy Scout by discussing internet chat rooms, packing for camp, setting up tents, and poison ivy.

MSPP #25: Frisbee Follies, A Summer Camp Adventure

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:00:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 have a little free time on their hands and make a movie while at summer camp.

MSPP #24: The 2007 Buckskin Staff of Many Point Scout Camp Sings

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 15:35:00 -0600

The 2007 Buckskin Staff of Many Point Scout Camp sings a song about Scouting toward the end of the week's opening campfire program.

MSPP #23: The Candy Store skit

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:30:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 perform "THe Candy Store" skit during the 2002 Laughs For Lunch Show.

MSPP #22: Buttons Cub Scout Visit and Big Announcement

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:25:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, talks about his visit to the Cub Pack's School Night and makes an announcement about Melrose Scouting Productions Podcasts joining the PTC Media Network.

MSPP #21: Buttons in "You Know You Are A Boy Scout When..."

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:25:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, attempts to answer that age old question "You know you are a Boy Scout when..."

MSPP #20: The Echo System Skit 1996

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:15:00 -0600

Ben, the Boy Scout, performs the Echo System Skit to the enjoyment of the audience at Troop 68's first Laughs For Lunch Show in 1996.

MSPP #19: The Many Point Rouser 2007

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 09:30:00 -0600

The Buckskin Staff of Many Point Scout Camp lead the Boy Scout campers in the Many Point rouser during the opening campfire program on July 15, 2007.

MSPP #18: Boy Scouts in The Movie Skit

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:30:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the Movie Skit during the 2006 annual Laughs for Lunch Show.

MSPP #17: Buttons in "The Cub Scout Promise (Law of the Pack)"

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 08:45:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, is back with Michael, the giggling Cub Scout, as they once again discuss the Cub Scout Oath and the Cub Scout Law.

MSPP #16: Buttons interviews Eymard, the Assistant Scoutmaster

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:45:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, interviews Eymard, the eighty year old assistant scoutmaster, during a weekend camping trip.

MSPP #15: The Ice Fishing Skit

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 20:30:00 -0600

Three Boy Scouts from Melrose Troop 68 perform the skit known as "Ice Fishing" during the troop's 2004 Laughs for Lunch Show.

MSPP #14: The Furniture Store Skit

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 15:30:00 -0600

Two Boy Scouts from Melrose Troop 68 perform the skit known as "The Furniture Store" during the troop's 2006 Laughs for Lunch Show.

MSPP #13: Many Point Scout Camp Rouser Song

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:30:00 -0600

The MPSC Rouser Song is this week's Melrose Scouting Productions Podcast (MSPP) video. The staff begins each week's Sunday night opening campfire with this song which sets the tone for the rest of the evening. It is fast. It is loud. It is energetic. It is rowdy. It is everything a good opening campfire song should be.

MSPP #12: Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, in Physically Strong

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:30:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, talks about and demonstrates how to stay Physically Strong, one of the Boy Scout duties to self.

MSPP #11: Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, in The Cub Scout Promise (Giggles)

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 26 May 2007 17:30:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, meets Michael, the radical Cub Scout, as Michael tries to teach Buttons the Cub Scout Promise.

MSPP #10: 1989 Philmont Trek.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 19 May 2007 13:50:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 attend Philmont Scout Ranch a second time in 1989.

MSPP #9: 1986 Philmont Trek.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 13 May 2007 09:15:00 -0600

The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 attend Philmont Scout Ranch in 1986.

MSPP #8: The Scoutmasters and Many Point Staff "Go Bananas".

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 03:15:00 -0600

The staff of Many Point Scout Camp and the scoutmasters sing and act out the song "Go Bananas".

MSPP #7: Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, and the Scout Motto.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 04:30:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, talks about the Scout Motto and being prepared.

MSPP #6: Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, and the Scout Law.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 04:00:00 -0600

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, talks about the Scout Law.

MSPP #5: The 2006 Order of the Arrow Conclave

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:00:00 -0600

Three Boy Scouts from Troop 68 attend the spring Order of the Arrow Conclave in May, 2006.

MSPP #4: The Scouts of Camp Watchamagumee, 1987

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:30:00 -0600

Meet the Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 when they attended Camp Watchamagumee in May of 1987.

MSPP #3: Many Point Scout Camp tribute to Paul Bunyan.

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 08:00:00 -0600

In this video the staff of Many Point Scout Camp pay tribute to the largest American legend of all time, Paul Bunyan.

MSPP #2: Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, in "The Scout Oath, Almost".

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 08:00:00 -0600

Welcome to the Melrose Scout Productions Podcast. In this video the puppet known as Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, explains the Scout Oath. At least that is what he wanted to do. You are invited to visit our website at http://melrosetroop68.org

MSPP #1: Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, in "The Scout Oath".

webmaster@melrosetroop68.org (Steve Borgerding) — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 08:00:00 -0600

Welcome to the Melrose Scout Productions Podcast. In this video we meet a puppet known as Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, as he explains the Scout Oath. You are invited to visit our website at http://melrosetroop68.org