National Audubon Society Filed Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals

Charles W. Chesterman

ISBN: 0-394-50269-8

This field guide is visually organized for quick identification of all, important rocks, gems and mineral types in many variations of color and crystal form.  This is a unicue thumb-tab key, which provides an index to the 794 full-color photographs.

In addition, there are identification keys based on hardness, cleavage, streak, environment and other characteristics.

Presented at the 11/03 Aurora District Roundtable by Steve Lundh.

The Undaunted

Piet Kroonenberg

ISBN: 2-88052-003-7  (available overseas only at this time)

This book is about Scouts in Eastern and Central Europe who kept the Scouting spirit alive, despite oppression and persecution for over 40 years.  The values that Scouting stood for were unacceptable to totalitarian and communist regimes.  The author was active in Scouts during World War II in the Netherlands at a time when it was illegal and everything had to be “underground”.  Piet is the Historical Consultant to the European Scout Committee.

Presented at the 11/03 Aurora District Roundtable by Steve Lundh.

The Essential Outdoor Gear Manual

Annie Getchell

ISBN: 0-07-023169-9

After browsing this book, you will realize that Duct Tape is no longer the only means of repairing something.  The author explains how to repair and take care of everything from what you wear (including wetsuits), cook with, take pictures with, climb, ski, paddle, and store with.  If it has to do with the outdoors, it is probably covered in this book.  Simple and precise directions on repair care and supplies need for home and fieldwork.  This is like the 11^th essential!

Presented at the 10/03 Aurora District Roundtable by John Padgett.

Advancement Committee Policies & Procedures

Boy Scout of America

Catalog No: #WW33088D

Have a question about advancement, what is allowed and not allowed or just how to do something as suggested by BSA?  Then this is the book for you.  All units should have a copy of this one in their library and not just to collect dust.

Boy Scouts of America has taken many years to try and be as specific about policies and procedures to help take the burden off of the leaders when a question or problem arises.  This is the book that your D.E. refers to when you have a question.

Presented at the 10/03 Aurora District Roundtable by Terry Lovelace.

Inside Out Washington

Ron C. Judd

ISBN: 1-57061-098-3

This is a great recreational guide to the best places in Washington.  It rates and offers tips for everything from lodging & restaurants to the best hikes and places to pitch a tent.  Describes all national and state parks, forest and wilderness areas with resource numbers for each region and covers over 30 outdoor sports and activities for all skill levels.

This book is a great resource for planning your next outing, either with scouts, family or by yourself.

Presented at the 9/03 Aurora District Roundtable by Steve Lundh.

Camping & Wilderness Survival – The Ultimate Outdoors Book

Paul Tawrell

ISBN: 1-896713-00-9

The title says it all.  It covers: hiking, climbing, skiing, hunting, fishing, stalking, caving and more from the desert to the glacier and everywhere in between.  The amount of information on day hikes with kids to hard winter survival is staggering.  With over 225,000 copies sold all ready, it is destined to be a favorite for any outdoor enthusiast.  This book is what the Scouting handbook and field book together want to be when they grow up.  A must have!

Presented at the 9/03 Aurora District Roundtable by Steve Lundh.