Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Scoutmaster Minute 11-18-2025

I find myself bogged down in current events and overall adult stress. To bring a little joy and cheer to the end of your day I present you all Christmas Tree themed jokes.

Why are Christmas trees bad at sewing?
They always drop their needles!

2. What do scientists decorate at Christmas?
A chemis-tree!

3. How do Christmas trees get ready for a night out?
They spruce up!

4. What do you call a computer that grows on a Christmas tree?
A PineApple!

5. What do Christmas trees get when they go numb?
Pines and needles!

6. What do Christmas trees get when they're ill?
Tinselitus!

7. How are Christmas trees more noticeable in December?
They have more presents!

8. Why did the Christmas tree go to the dentist?
It needed a root canal!

9. Why didn't the Christmas tree perform well on it's algebra test?
It got stumped by all the questions!

10. Where do young trees learn to become Christmas trees?
Elementree school!

11. What did Luke Skywalker say after he planted a Christmas tree farm?
May the forest be with you!

12. What was the Christmas tree's favorite subject in high school?
Treegonometree!

13. Why was the Christmas tree's friend so sad?
It was a weeping willow!

14. How do Christmas trees get their email?
They log-on!

15. Why was there ice cream under the Christmas tree?
To go with the pine cones!

16. What looks like half a Christmas tree?
They other half!

17. What was the Christmas tree's favorite shape?
A treeangle!

18. How did the two rival Christmas trees get along?
They signed a peace tree-ty!

19. What happens to Christmas trees on Valentine's Day?
They get all sappy!

20. How do Christmas trees make their feelings heard?
They o-pine up!

A Scout is Cheerful

Monday, November 10, 2025

Scoutmaster Minute -- 11 November 2025

World War I was a particularly brutal war. From 28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918, it saw 30 million military casualties. In the late fall of 1918, Germany was the last of the Central Powers left fighting. With a revolution brewing in back in Germany, Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated on 9 November, and the war ended with the Armistice of 11 November 1918. Parties signed the armistice at 1100 Paris Time.

In1919 President Woodrow Wilson delivered a commemorative message to the American public on the first anniversary of Armistice Day and we have taken pause ever since, as have many of the countries who fought in that terrible war. In some nations the observance is known as Remembrance Day, with some wearing a poppy flower to commemorate the war dead. As the Armistice formally ended the major hostilities of World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, many countries hold a moment of silence at 1100. In the US, Title 36 US Code 145 sets 1411 hrs. (2:11 p.m.) Eastern Standard Time as an observation of two minutes of silence.

In 1938 Congress made Armistice Day a federal holiday. In 1954, Congress renamed Armistice Day to Veterans Day. In the US, we hold a distinct holiday to remember our fallen Service Members – Memorial Day in May, an observance in the US since 1868. Veterans Day honors the service and sacrifice of all who served in our Nation's Armed Forces. In light of many retailers using the day to offer sales and it being a day off from school or work, this message is sometimes lost. How can you observe Veterans Day? Most of you have a veteran living in your neighborhood and possibly one in your family. I encourage you to thank them for their service, wish them a Happy Veterans Day, and if you have time ask them to tell you about their time in uniform. This will enrich both your life and theirs. Happy Veterans Day!

A Scout is Friendly and a Scout is Courteous.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Scoutmaster Minute —November 4, 2025

Today is election day. All US citizens who are 18 and older have the right to vote. Exercising your right to vote is an act of patriotism and of duty to your country. It is through this democratic process that we the people elect our leaders. It's important that as you grow older that you exercise your right to vote in county, state and federal elections. Your voice is important and your vote matters.

A scout is loyal.