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The Pine Tree Book of Quotations (1990-2012). Adapted from the authors collection of quotations. They were presented first as a series of posters for the interest of the staff and participants of Pine Tree Camp, the Junior Leader Training Conference of the Viking Council, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The original collection contained over 100 quotations relating to Scouting, leadership and life. The collection has been expanded since 1994 on my moving from Minnesota to Texas and continuing the authors collection. It now exceeds 250 quotations. This selection includes about 125.
Vespers from Pine Tree Camp. A Scouts’ Own Observance
Resources for Evaluation at JLTC. Materials on participant, patrol and staff evaluation at JLTC from Pine Tree Camp, the Junior Leader Training Conference of the Viking Council, Minneapolis, Minnesota. These materials are designed to support the program as presented in the Junior Leader Training Conference Staff Guide (1993/1995 printing).
"Learning About Leadership." Adapted from Patrol and Troop Leadership, the handbook on leadership development written for Patrol Leaders and published by the Boy Scouts of America in 1972. It provides some excellent background and insight into the BSA’s approach to the subject of leadership.
"Leading makes use of many skills…." Adapted from Patrol and Troop Leadership, the handbook on leadership development written for Patrol Leaders and published by the Boy Scouts of America in 1972. Nine of the eleven skills presented at the Council Junior Leader Training Conference and other leadership development programs in Scouting are presented with practical examples.
  The Delta Handbook. The original sourcebook for D.E.L.T.A. – Developing Ethical Leaders Through Action, a program developed by the Viking Council, B.S.A. in Minneapolis, Minnesota with the guidance and leadership of the Center For Youth Development And Research, University Of Minnesota, St. Paul
Pine Tree Song Book The Pine Tree Campfire Book (2005). This was the draft of the Campfire Book (or Song Book) for the last Pine Tree Course held in 2005. It preserves the old songs and would provide input for the creation of the Grey Wolf Song Book in 2006.


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