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Archive-name: scouting/0_introduction
Last-Modified: 4 March 1995

*** New entries in this issue:

- This FAQ now has a table of contents!
- Minor changes to the Netiquette article
- Removed 'dead' ftp sites
- ScoutNet Europe
- ScoutNet Canada/US
- ExplorerNet - mailing list for computing explorers
- World Wide Web references


TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 1 - About rec.scouting and this FAQ file
 2 - Etiquette Guidelines
 3 - What are the rec.scouting FAQ files and where can I find them?
 4 - Are there archive sites for scouting-related files?
 5 - What is Scouts-L and how do I subscribe?
 6 - What is Apo-L and how do I subscribe?
 7 - What is Scouting-Europe and how do I subscribe?
 8 - Deutschsprachige Pfadfinder-Mailingliste
 9 - ExplorerNet - a mailing list for computing explorers
10 - ScoutNet - The Fidonet dedicated to scouting
11 - Can I post messages to rec.scouting without access to Usenet?
12 - Can I receive the rec.scouting messages through mail?
13 - World Wide Web (WWW) Scouting Pages
14 - Is there a scout recipe / scout song collection FAQ?
15 - Where is Gilwell Park and what is the best way to get to it ?


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From: [e-mail] (Danny Schwendener)
Subject: Welcome to rec.scouting and to this FAQ file

Welcome to rec.scouting, the newsgroup for boy and girl scouts, cub
scouts, venturers, rovers, scout leaders and all people interested in
scouting, worldwide.

In this group, we discuss issues relevant to scouting activities, and
the administration of scout units, sollicit advice from other netters on
what to do in certain situations, and generally seek and provide support
and encouragement with respect to scouting.

This is a group intended for both scouts and leaders. Although postings
from leaders predominate, scouts and cub scout groups are encouraged to
use this group to exchange ideas and to set up a contact with other
groups in other places around the world.

This document introduces new readers to the prefered Etiquette for
rec.scouting and to the compilation of files of Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ). It also contains references to other scouting-related
information resources on the Internet.

If you have a useful item that hasn't been included in this FAQ, please
do all of us the favour. Write it up and post it on rec.scouting. Drop
me a copy too to make sure that I include it in this file.

This file is in digested format, like all rec.scouting FAQ files. If
you're using nn as newsreader, type 'G %" to split the digest into
individual postings. In bn or rn, typing control-G should cause the
reader to skip to the next posting within this file.

As the FAQ files are updated regularly, make sure that you have the
latest copy in your hands. The release date of this FAQ is indicated in
the line starting with "Last-Modified:" at the top of this file. Files
older than three months should be considered as outdated.

This file or parts of it may be freely used, printed and re-distributed
as long as you enclose this paragraph and keep the references to the
respective contributors and to the maintainer (listed below) intact.


-- Danny "Spike" Schwendener                      [e-mail]
   Pfadi Glockenhof/Orion, Sihlstr. 33, CH-8001 Zurich, Switzerland
   rec.scouting FAQ coordinator and ftp.ethz.ch scout archive maintainer


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From: [e-mail] (Danny Schwendener)
Subject: Etiquette Guidelines

                *** ETIQUETTE GUIDELINES ***

Most of the guidelines here are taken from news.announce.newusers.
However, they bear repeating from time to time.

o   Please do not "flame" (insult) anyone in this newsgroup.
    Flames belong in private mail.  Discussions will naturally
    bring disagreements, however, rebuttals should always be made
    in a rational, logical and mature manner in public.

o  rec.scouting has a strong worldwide scope. Many readers are
   outside of your country and will not understand terms which are
   proper to your own scouting organization. Please keep this in mind
   when setting up an article or a reply and include some basic
   background information so that everyone can understand.

o  English is not the one and only allowed language on rec.scouting;
   however, it is the most widely understood. So if you're posting
   a message in another language, be kind enough to add a short abstract
   of its content at the beginning.

o  Please limit the amount of material included from previous
   postings as much as possible, and try to be concise.
   However, make sure that you include enough of the original
   post so as to make your follow-up sensible.

o  Please re-edit your Subject and Newsgroup lines before sending
   a follow-up. Replies in the third round rarely have a direct
   relation to the original subject.

o  The rec.* hierarchy is widely available on most hosts carrying Usenet.
   Messages posted in these newsgroups stay visible for a fairly long
   period (usually 14-30 days). To prevent disk overflows, post
   scouting-related GIFs and other pictures on alt.pictures.* (or upload
   them to ftp.imp.ch or pluto.utdallas.edu) and post a notice on
   rec.scouting.

o  The bottom line: post intelligently, and make this newsgroup
   worthwile to read through.


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From: [e-mail] (Danny Schwendener)
Subject: What are the rec.scouting FAQ files and where can I find them?

Rec.Scouting has a compendium of answers to frequently asked questions.
As for all FAQ files, the idea is to free Usenet from cyclic issues
and give room to new topics.

The answers have been grouped into different files according to their
topic. There are currently nine FAQ files available, with more in preparation:

#0 : Introduction to Rec.Scouting and to the FAQ files (this file)
#1 : Skits, Yells & Creative Campfires
#2 : Scouting around the World
#3 : Games (split into three parts for size reasons)
#4 : Unit Administration
#5 : Silk Screen Techniques
#6 : Cub Scout Leader Hints
#7 : Fund Raising Ideas
#8 : BSA/GSUSA official policies (gays in scouting)
#9 : Scouting on the World Wide Web (WWW) *       * In preparation

The FAQ files are posted in regular intervals (one file every three or
four days) on rec.scouting, rec.answers and news.answers.

They are also available via anonymous ftp from ftp.ethz.ch
(user name 'anonymous', your internet address as password) in the
directory: rec.scouting/.

If you are using the World Wide Web (aka WWW, W3, lynx, Mosaic), you can reach
a WWW-formatted version of the FAQ series via the URL
     http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/scouting/top.html

This is an automatic conversion of the plain text FAQs and does not contain
WWW links to other information.


FTP is a way of copying files between networked computers.  If you
need help in using or getting started with FTP, send e-mail to
   [e-mail]
with
   send usenet/news.answers/ftp-list/faq
in the message body.

Users with no networked access to the Internet (such as UUCP sites) can
use the same procedure to get the individual FAQ files by writing
   send usenet/news.answers/scouting/<filename>
or
   send usenet/news.answers/scouting/index
in the message body to get a list of the available files.


If you think that an important topic has not been covered by the current
FAQ series yet, please let me know.

As the FAQ files are updated regularly, make sure that you have the
latest copy in your hands.


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From: [e-mail] (Danny Schwendener)
Subject: Are there archive sites for scouting-related files?
Date: 19 April 94

NOTE: The site references in this article are formatted in a way to
allow them to be recognized as hyperlinks in the HTML versions stored
on www.cis.ohio-state.edu (see the previous article), while still being
easily understandable for human readers, or at least I hope so.

Just to be on the safe side, when I write ftp.ethz.ch:/rec.scouting/
I mean the directory /rec.scouting/ on the FTP server ftp.ethz.ch.

A. FTP.ETHZ.CH
   FTP.IMP.CH

ftp.ethz.ch:/rec.scouting/ is the official home site for the rec.scouting
FAQ files. You'll always find the newest versions here, often even before
they get posted to rec.scouting.  This archive also contains over 500 files
related to scouting -- hints, history information, how-to's, stories,
recipes, songs, information about major scouting events, etc.
The clip-art directory is kept small due to ftp.ethz.ch's site policy.

ftp.imp.ch:/scouting/ is a mirror site of the scouting archives at
ftp.ethz.ch. In addition to the files from ftp.ethz.ch, it has a
directory with more scouting-related clip art.

As an alternative to FTP, you can use gopher to access ftp.ethz.ch
by using the following command on your local machine:
  gopher gopher.ethz.ch

Internaut scouts using the WorldWide Web can use one of the following URLs
to access the site:

  gopher://gopher.ethz.ch:1070/11/rec.scouting/
  ftp://ftp.ethz.ch/rec.scouting/

Gopher is a way of accessing a growing number of databases and archive
sites on the internet. If you need help in using or getting started with
gopher, send e-mail to
   [e-mail]
with
   send usenet/news.answers/gopher-faq
in the message body.


B. PLUTO.UTDALLAS.EDU

pluto.utdallas.edu:/pub/scouting/ hosts a large collection of scouting
clip art, along with demo versions of the SCOUTMATE and CUBMATE troop
support software and several scouting-related text files.


C. TCUBVM.IS.TCU.EDU

This site has the BSA clipart files on-line in PC (*.pcx) and
Macintosh PICT (*.pix) formats. It also has a large collection
of scouting files from the SCOUTS-L reader community.

The PC files are ZIP'ed and the Mac files are stuffed. To get started
with this site, send e-mail to
   [e-mail]
with
   index scouts-l
   help
in the message body.


D. SUMEX-AIM.STANFORD.EDU
   NIC.SWITCH.CH

The info-mac FTP archives at sumex-aim.stanford.edu carry a couple of
scouting-related graphics. Nic.switch.ch:/mirror/info-mac/ is a site
in Europe which carries a mirror copy of the info-mac archives
(among others).


E. FREENET-IN-A.CWRU.EDU

The Cleveland Freenet has an area (as of Oct 93) dedicated to Scouting.
To access the Cleveland Freenet. I haven't found out how to access Freenet
as FTP user, but you can Telnet to:
        freenet-in-a.cwru.edu  or
        freenet-in-b.cwru.edu

    Users from OUTSIDE Cleveland Freenet should mail files to:
        [e-mail]

    Users WITHIN Cleveland Freenet should type:
        <Go Scouts>
    at any 'Your Choice ====>' prompt.


F. FTP.ITC.UNIVIE.AC.AT

For people who are out looking for scouting-related graphics:
There are a couple of scout-lilys at ftp.itc.univie.ac.at:/pub/scout
Note that this site hasn't been updated in the last two years.


G. SCOUTING RELATED BULLETIN BOARDS

Steve Souza maintains a list of BBS that are located in the USA and which
carry scouting-related information. A current version of this file is
stored on ftp.ethz.ch:rec.scouting/pointers/scoutbbs-list

Note that most if not all of these BBS cannot be reached interactively
through the Internet - you'll need to call the BBS directly with your modem.
If you want to add your BBS to this list, contact Steve at:
        [e-mail].


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From: [e-mail] (Danny Schwendener)
Subject: World Wide Web (WWW) Scouting Pages

See the upcoming FAQ #9 (Scouting on the WWW). The FAQ can be retrieved
through anonymous FTP from ftp.ethz.ch:/rec.scouting/faq/
and will soon be released on rec.scouting and *.answers.

Those who want a hint right away, here's one: the InterNETional
Scouting page at http://www.strw.leidenuniv.nl/~jansen/scout.html
points to most available scouting resources on the web.


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From: [e-mail] (Danny Schwendener)
Subject: What is SCOUTS-L and how do I subscribe?

From the info sheet:
   SCOUTS-L:  This list will provide an opportunity for members of
   youth groups world-wide to interact, compare notes on their programs,
   discuss organizational problems, and communicate with members in
   distant units.  The groups discussed may include, but will not be
   limited to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boys' and Girls' Clubs, etc.

Although the mailing list's charter has no geographical or organizational
restrictions, the messages on SCOUTS-L have been mainly oriented on
topics specific to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and the Girl Scouts
of the USA (GSUSA) for the past few years.  Many subscribers to this
list are working at the BSA council and district levels, so if you have
questions on BSA/GSUSA-internals, SCOUTS-L is an excellent choice.

To subscribe to this list, send a mail to [e-mail] and put
the following line in the mail body (replace your_full_name by your own
name):
    SUBSCRIBE SCOUTS-L "your_full_name"

To post a message on the list, send it to [e-mail]. You
don't need to be a subscriber of the list to send a message to it.


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From: [e-mail] (Danny Schwendener)
Subject: What is APO-L and how do I subscribe?

From the info sheet:
   APO-L: For Alpha Phi Omega, a service oriented fraternity which has
   chapters on many campuses world-wide.  The list will provide an
   opportunity for members to interact, compare notes on their chapters,
   learn organizational problems and communicate with members at distant
   chapters.

To subscribe to this list, send a mail to [e-mail]
containing the following text (replace your_real_name by your own
name):
    SUBSCRIBE APO-L "your_full_name"

To get a list of APO Chapters, send a mail to the same address
and put one of the following lines in the mail body to get a list
sorted respectively by local chapter, by state or by university:
    GET APO-L BYCHAP
    GET APO-L BYSTATE
    GET APO-L BYUNIV

To post a message on the list, send it to [e-mail]. You
don't need to be a subscriber of the list to send a message to it.


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From: [e-mail] (Danny Schwendener)
Subject: What is SCOUTING-EUROPE and how do I subscribe?

SCOUTING-EUROPE is a mailing list dedicated to scouting in Europe.
The list is open to anyone (both inside and outside of Europe).

To subscribe to this list, send a mail to [e-mail]
and put the following line in the mail body (replace your_full_name by
your own first and last name):

        subscribe scouting-europe FIRSTNAME LASTNAME


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From: [e-mail] (Lars von Olleschik)
Subject: Deutschsprachige Pfadfinder-Mailingliste

Es gibt eine deutsche Mailingliste fuer PfadfinderInnen. Wenn Du dabei
sein moechtest schicke eine Mail an:

   [e-mail]

Als Text:

   subscribe pfadi-liste VORNAME NACHNAME


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From: [e-mail] (Danny Schwendener)
Subject: ExplorerNet - a mailing list for computing explorers

ExplorerNet is an informal discussion group for Exploring and
Venture units (and their individual members) worldwide who have
a special interest in computing and information technology.
There are no restrictions and everyone is welcome, though the
group will be of primary interest to Exploring-age and Venture
Scout-age young people and their advisers/leaders.

ExplorerNet will be of interest if you, or your post or unit has
a specialty in computing and information technology.  Also, if
you are looking for computing related activities for a troop or
pack meeting.

to subscribe, (and, to request address changes or deletions), send
an E-mail stating your desire to:

        [e-mail]

Note that the list maintainer is a human being (and a volunteer) so it
may take a few days for your address to be activated.  Be patient.


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From: [e-mail] (Danny Schwendener)
Subject: ScoutNet - The Fidonet dedicated to scouting

ScoutNet is a network of Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) based on
the Fidonet technology. It offers a cheap alternative to a direct
Internet access. In addition to local, national and international
scouting discussion boards and file areas, all ScoutNet BBS'es also
provide  access to rec.scouting and E-mail access to the Internet
(and back).

The network currently has outlets in Switzerland, Germany, Italy,
Austria, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Slovenia and the Netherlands.

For more information, contact one of the following network coordinators:

   [e-mail] (Daniel Saxer)
   [e-mail] (Peter de Hilster)
   [e-mail] (Thomas Subotitsch)


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From: [e-mail] (Danny Schwendener)
Subject: ScoutNet Canada/US (FidoNet)

ScoutNet Canada/US, is a FidoNet-based echomail network which is
dedicated to scouting related conferences such as:

SCO_GEN   Scouting General Discussion
SCO_ADULT  Adult Leader discussion
SCO_ODOOR  Out door adventures etc.
SCO_SALE   Path trade/sale

and many other conferences available.

ScoutNet America is the successor of the now deceased SISNet (Stay In
Scouting Network). It has lost most of its BBS'es during its
re-organization,  but I've been told that the figures are going happily up
again. For more information, ask [e-mail] (Daniel Saxer),
as Bing Wu's address (former SISNet coordinator) seems to be definitely
dead now.


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From: [e-mail] (Danny Schwendener)
Subject: Can I post messages to rec.scouting without access to Usenet?

Yes. All E-mail sent to [e-mail] is gatewayed
to rec.scouting.

However, this is a one-way path only. To read messages posted on
rec.scouting, you need to have access to a machine which carries
Usenet.


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From: [e-mail] (Danny Schwendener)
Subject: Can I receive the rec.scouting messages through a mail?

No. Very few Usenet newsgroups are tied to a mailing list. Rec.scouting
isn't one of them.

It isn't a technical problem - it is very easy to set up such a
gateway. But it is a political issue. Usenet newsgroups are here to
avoid the costs of mailing lists. Besides, rec.scouting has a high
traffic -- up to 100 messages per day. Check your local BBS'es or ask the
computing services of your local campus for an account with access to Usenet.


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From: [e-mail] (Danny Schwendener)
Subject: Is there a scout recipe / scout song collection FAQ?

There are lots of
the bad news is that due to size limitations, none of these can be made
available as (monthly posted) FAQ files. The good news however is that the
collections exist, and they are great. Jim Speirs and Lady Dragon's song
collections have recently been enhanced by two large files from Neil Savage.

On the gourmet side, Mike Audleman's Dutch Oven Cookbook and the two camping
recipe collections from Hugh Forward and Andrew Balinsky will satisfy even
the most delicate palates.

All these files can be retrieved by anonymous ftp from ftp.ethz.ch:
recipes can be found in the directory rec.scouting/recipes,
and song texts in rec.scouting/songs.


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From: [e-mail] (Martin Richards), [e-mail] (Peter Cowley)
Subject: Where is Gilwell Park and what is the best way to get to it ?
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 1994 12:30:22 GMT

Gilwell is on the North East edge of London, just inside the M25 motorway
(that's the motorway ring road running (crawling?) round london.  If
you have a road atlas or any other map, look at the North edge of
London for Enfield (where I am!) then east from there you should
see Chingford and Epping.  Gilwell Park is between these two towns.

By train/foot:
Main Line train to Chingford. Out of Chingford Station, turn Right, to
open land at end of shops, turn left on road accross common land,
passed Golf Course, continue for 2 miles accross the common land &
woods, Gillwell Park on the left. (Gilwell signposted once on common)


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