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Fin-tastic Habitat Chat
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Arrow of Light – 5th Grade
Fishing AOL
Elective
Requirement 3

Fin-tastic Habitat Chat

Arrow of Light – 5th Grade
Fishing AOL
Elective
Requirement 3

Fin-tastic Habitat Chat

Snapshot of Activity

Cub Scouts learn about local fish from a guest speaker. 

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  • Wildlife Officer, Game Warden, Conservation Officer, Fish and Game Warden, Wildlife Enforcement Agent, or Ranger 

Before the meeting: 

  1. Contact the Department of Natural Resources for your state and ask if a Wildlife Officer, Game Warden, Conservation Officer, Fish and Game Warden, Wildlife Enforcement Agent, or Ranger would be willing to visit your den meeting to talk about local fish and their habitats.  Give them the date and location of your den meeting. 
  2. Explain that the den is made up of fifth graders and they are learning about fishing and local aquatic ecosystems.  Ask them to bring any supplies they will need. 
  3. A few days before the meeting, confirm the date and time for the visit. 

During the meeting: 

  1. Welcome the visiting guest presenter. 
  2. Explain to Cub Scouts what they will be doing during the meeting. 
  3. Encourage Cub Scouts to ask questions.  Remind them to be respectful during the presentation. 
  4. Ask the guest presenter to discuss the following: 
    • The types of local aquatic ecosystems/habitats. 
    • Types of fish that can be caught locally. 
    • Any local fishing guidelines and regulations. 
    • The importance of conservation. 
    • Any fishing tips? 
  5. When they’re finished, have Cub Scouts ask questions such as: 
    • How did you learn to fish? 
    • How big was the biggest fish you have caught? 
    • What is your favorite fish? 
    • What bait do you like to use? 
    • What tackle do you use? 
    • What tackle would you recommend for someone learning how to fish? 

 After the meeting: 

  1. Write a thank you note to the guest presenter and send it. 

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Bray Barnes

Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies

Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments

David Alexander

Managing Member Calje

David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.

Glenn Adams

President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.

Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.