Scouting Today is a television show hosted by Bob Confer and produced by Lockport Community Television that focuses on the people, places, and positive impacts of Scouting America locally and across the country.
A new episode is filmed every month and the show airs on cable TV multiple times a week in the Buffalo/Niagara area. It can be watched on demand anytime at LCTV’s website, www.LCTV.net
If you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact Bob Confer at bob@conferplastics.com
Scouting Today – late August 2025
August 2025: In this episode, Bob Confer shone the spotlight on Cub Scouts Pack 40 (Lockport, NY) by interviewing adult leaders Steven O'Mara and Jen Parent, who truly enjoy Scouting America and the impact that they have on scouts and families. Scouting Today shines the spotlight on the people, places, and programs of Scouting America and the impact on youths...
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Scouting Today – August 2025
August 2025: In this episode, Bob Confer interviews Jim McMullen, who has recently retired after nearly 40 years of employment with Scouting America, all in Western NY. In this interview, he talks about his years as a youth in the program, his Scouting career, the future of Scouting, the value of Scouting, and leadership principles. Scouting Today shines the spotlight...
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Scouting Today – July 2025
July 2025: In this episode, Bob Confer interviews Troop 47 (Pendleton, NY) Eagle Scouts Drew Zimmerman and Dominic Campbell about the value of Scouting. Not only did they change the community with their service project, but the project also changed them. They reflect on their journey, the leadership lessons they have learned, and what Scouting means to them. Scouting Today...
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Scouting Today – May 2025
May 2025: In this episode, Bob Confer interviews Jessica Bonham and Brandon Blatz of Great Falls Council, Scouting America. We talked about resident summer camps at Camp Sam Wood and Camp Scouthaven, Cub Scout day camps throughout Western New York, and why Scout summer camp is a life-changing experience for campers and camp staff alike. Scouting Today shines the spotlight...
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Scouting Today features Scouting For Food
Scouting Today - March 2025 In this episode, Bob Confer interviews Leah Panek-Shirley, 2025 Scouting For Food Event Chair, and Tim Schilling, Community Relations Specialist for Top's Friendly Markets. They discuss the importance of the program and how to get involved as a Scout or community member.
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Scouting Today Episode 6
October 2024: In this episode we will explore one of the best kept secrets in Scouting - Sea Scouts!
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Scouting Today Episode 5
September 2024: Scout Executive Gary Decker joins host Bob Confer remotely from the grounds of Philmont Scout Ranch for a lively discussion!
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Scouting Today Episode 4
August 2024: Host Bob Confer is joined by Council VP of Membership Darlene Sprague, unit leader Carol Thurnherr, and Cub Scout Jack McDonell in a discussion about fall recruiting and membership.
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