If you recruit 10 new Scouts and only 5 remain by the end of the year, you do not have a recruiting problem. You have a retention problem. Recruiting should
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If Baden-Powell Attended Your Next MeetingIf Baden-Powell Attended Your Next Meeting
What would impress Baden-Powell if he could attend your next Scouting meeting today, and what might concern him? The Heart of Baden-Powell’s Vision Baden-Powell, often called “BP,” a nickname that
Saying No Is a Leadership SkillSaying No Is a Leadership Skill
What if one of the most important skills you have as a leader is the ability to say no? For many Scout leaders, that idea feels counterintuitive. We want to
Retaining Older Scouts Through Belonging, Adventure, and ResponsibilityRetaining Older Scouts Through Belonging, Adventure, and Responsibility
Older Scouts do not stay involved because of routine meetings, merit badge checklists, or repeated activities. They stay because they feel they belong, because the troop offers meaningful adventures, and
The Canteen: A Small Item With a Big LessonThe Canteen: A Small Item With a Big Lesson
For generations of scouts, one of the most important pieces of equipment has not been a pocket knife, a compass, or even a tent. It has been the canteen. Simple
5 Common Myths About Eagle Scouts You Need to Know5 Common Myths About Eagle Scouts You Need to Know
Hey ScouterStan, let’s discuss Eagle Scouts and some common myths. Many non-Eagle Scouts misunderstand what it means to be an Eagle Scout. This achievement is a significant milestone for many
How Leadership Skills Are Acquired In ScoutingHow Leadership Skills Are Acquired In Scouting
Leadership skills in the Scouting program are developed through progressive roles. Leaders often start with small tasks, gradually taking on more responsibility. For example, new Cub Scouts don’t become Senior
Myths About the Order of the Arrow Every Scout Should KnowMyths About the Order of the Arrow Every Scout Should Know
Hey ScouterStan, let’s discuss the myths about the Order of the Arrow. Many people believe these myths, but they aren’t true. Let’s address the biggest one. Myth #1 The Order
Scouting America What’s In A Name? More Than You Might ThinkScouting America What’s In A Name? More Than You Might Think
“Hey I thought you were the Boy Scouts… I’m sorry I must have the wrong organization. The organization I belonged to, did have joint Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts events,
10 Forgotten Scout Skills You Must Know10 Forgotten Scout Skills You Must Know
Hey, ScouterStan, let’s talk about 10 forgotten skills that Scouting provides to youth through the Scouting program. Now these 10 things that I just came up with are not in