Melrose Scouting Productions Podcast: Recent Episodes
Steve Borgerding
Melrose Scout Productions Podcast features Boy Scout and Cub Scout related videos. This podcast from the former scoutmaster of Troop 68 includes videos featuring the Boy Scouts and leadership of Boy Scout Troop 68 during the last thirty-five years. MSPP is also the home of the puppet called Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, who shares his thoughts about that great adventure we call Boy Scouting. We appreciate your comments, so please leave one. Don't forget to subscribe!
The mayor of Melrose, Minnesota, pays a visit to the Cub Scouts of Pack 68 and talks about teamwork. February 27, 2018.
Here is a short "trailer" created of the Boy Scout Troop's trip to the climbing wall at the local state university.
This video was recorded during the July 6, 2014, opening campfire. This will be the first of a few videos filmed during the campfire that will be posted to the Melrose Scout Productions Podcast. As you can see when you watch this, this year’s staff was pumped to start working with a new week of Boy Scout campers. This video features the staff introductions and the singing of the Many Point Rouser. As all “repeat after me” songs, it gets pretty loud and rowdy by the end.
I thought those of you who have been to training center years ago might enjoy seeing this slideshow of my 1984 trip posted to the Melrose Scout Productions Podcast. Even those of you who have been there recently will enjoy seeing the new buildings and other changes to both the training center and the base camp from which the Boy Scouts leave on their 12 day treks into the backcountry.
This video is a slideshow of the Scouting life of Eagle Scout Thomas Schwinghamer. Thomas became an Eagle Scout early last year and held his court of honor outdoors in the spring of 2013.
The Scouters at the November Scenic District Boy Scout roundtable have fun learning a campfire song, Vista. They seem to have a hard time keeping up with the leader of the song.
The Boy Scouts of the Hazardous Hawk Patrol perform their version of Star Trekking, The Next Generation, during Troop 68's Laughs For Lunch Show in January 2000.
Three Boy Scout Leaders of the Central Minnesota Council, B.S.A., receive their Wood Badge beads and certificates during the Scenic District Roundtable on Tuesday, November 5, 2013.
The members of Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 perform the I Wish I Was A Boy Scout skit during their 2000 Laughs For Lunch campfire-style show in Melrose, MInnesota.
The members of Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 perform the Marry The Princess skit during their 2000 Laughs For Lunch campfire-style show.
The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 compete in the troop's annual Egg Drop Competition at Camp Watchamagumee during their May 2013 outing.
The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 demonstrate the cleaning power of the detergent Sudsy Dudsy during their 2000 Laughs For Lunch Show.
The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 perform their version of the MPSC during their 2000 Laughs For Lunch Show.
The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 perform the Dirty Sock Song during their 2000 Laughs For Lunch Show.
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?
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?
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?
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.
The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 compete in the 2012 spring Egg Drop Competition at Camp Watchamagumee.
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.
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.
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.
The scoutmaster and a Boy Scout perform the funny skit, The Candy Store, during a troop court of honor.
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.
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.
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.
Scoutmaster Steve retired after 30 years. This video features the presentations made during the party celebrating his 30 years of service.
What was Scouting like for the Boy Scouts of Troop 68 in 1985? That is what this episode of Melrose Scout Productions means to find out.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 spend the weekend at Camp Stearns for a couple of days of winter fun.
The Scenic District executive recognizes a thirty year scoutmaster during a recent roundtable meeting for his service to the Scout program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dakota M. was recently presented with his Eagle Scout Award. Here is the slideshow shown at his court of honor.
This is the final of three parts of Troop 68's trip to Eagle Cave. Let the silliness continue!
The adult leaders of Boy Scout Troop 68 have fun during the evening program at Eagle Cave in Wisconsin.
Part 5 finished the interview series of the five women who were involved with the Scouting program in Melrose.
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.
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.
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.
The Buckskin staff of Many Point Scout Camp bring the Friday night campfire program to a close with this song.
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.
The adding machine tape presentation is used during a Night To Join Scouting to help recruit parents.
The Buckskin staff of Many Point Scout Camp lead the campers in the Many Point Rouser on July 11, 2010.
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.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 sing It Ain't Gonna Rain No More and the assistant scoutmasters perform a skit.
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.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the Killer Cattle song during the 2001 Laughs For Lunch show.
The fifth and final episode of this five part series features Mike R., a Scouter with a lot of Cub and Boy Scouting background.
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.
The city council of Melrose, Minnesota, passed a proclamation recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
Kevin tells the legend of Boots Hanson to the Boy Scouts of Many Point Scout Camp in 2007.
The "A Century Of Values" road crew presents the Central Minnesota Council with a print of the mural during its tour across the nation.
The "A Century Of Values" motor home visits the Central Minnesota Council during its tour across the nation.
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.
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.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the comical Pickpocket skit during one of their community shows.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the hilarious Radio Skit during a troop Laughs For Lunch Show.
Scoutmaster Steve tells the audience the story of the Forest of the Yellow Fingers during a troop Laughs For Lunch Show.
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, introduces a video created by Eagle Scout Doug Gray for his council's NYLT course.
The 1996 membership of Boy Scout Troop 68 close their Laughs For Lunch Show with the song Scout Vespers.
The 2007 Buckskin Staff of Many Point Scout Camp lead the Boy Scouts in the skit known as The Bear Hunt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, has more terrible jokes to tell his buddy, Randall, in the third show of this series.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform a slightly different version of that old favorite, Little Bunny Foo Foo.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform a song about a subject they know very well - Dirty Socks.
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.
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, sits down and chats with Ali, a Girl Scout who has recently received the Gold Award.
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.
The Hawk Patrol of Troop 68 perform the Submarine Skit during one of the troop's Laughs For Lunch Shows.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?"
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.
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, interrupts Randall's reading time to tell some really bad jokes.
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, has an announcement about the Melrose Scouting Productions feed address.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, takes a tour of a scoutmaster's recreation room, and makes a few comments along the way.
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.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 have a little free time on their hands and make a movie while at summer camp.
The 2007 Buckskin Staff of Many Point Scout Camp sings a song about Scouting toward the end of the week's opening campfire program.
The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 perform "THe Candy Store" skit during the 2002 Laughs For Lunch Show.
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.
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, attempts to answer that age old question "You know you are a Boy Scout when..."
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.
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.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the Movie Skit during the 2006 annual Laughs for Lunch Show.
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.
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, interviews Eymard, the eighty year old assistant scoutmaster, during a weekend camping trip.
Three Boy Scouts from Melrose Troop 68 perform the skit known as "Ice Fishing" during the troop's 2004 Laughs for Lunch Show.
Two Boy Scouts from Melrose Troop 68 perform the skit known as "The Furniture Store" during the troop's 2006 Laughs for Lunch Show.
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.
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, talks about and demonstrates how to stay Physically Strong, one of the Boy Scout duties to self.
Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, meets Michael, the radical Cub Scout, as Michael tries to teach Buttons the Cub Scout Promise.
The staff of Many Point Scout Camp and the scoutmasters sing and act out the song "Go Bananas".
Three Boy Scouts from Troop 68 attend the spring Order of the Arrow Conclave in May, 2006.
Meet the Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 when they attended Camp Watchamagumee in May of 1987.
In this video the staff of Many Point Scout Camp pay tribute to the largest American legend of all time, Paul Bunyan.
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
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