A pocket knife is one of the most useful tools a Scout can carry, but it is also a sharp object that can cause serious injury. Why, then, does Scouting
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Recruitment and Retention Go TogetherRecruitment and Retention Go Together
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
Why You Should Join Your Local District CommitteeWhy You Should Join Your Local District Committee
Hey ScouterStan here… Before discussing the district committee, consider whether you are interested in contributing to your community through Scouting. Scout leaders may take part in the district committee, which
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,
Happy New Year from ScouterStanHappy New Year from ScouterStan
Hey, I’m still on vacation! You should be celebrating the new year. 2020 has been very challenging and we need to celebrate all of the successes and lessons learned from
Christmas Message form ScouterStanChristmas Message form ScouterStan
To say that 2020 had its challenges is a severe understatement. As adult leaders in this Scouting movement, we...
Pandemic ScoutingPandemic Scouting
COVID-19 has been quite challenging this past year. Scouting has met the pandemic head-on worldwide. Scout...
CampingCamping
Camping is one of the most rewarding of all Scouting activities. It can also be challenging in...
Get TrainingGet Training
Every Scout deserves a trained leader. Often we joined scouts as adults to help out. The best way to do that is to become a trained leader. We also have
Commissioner Service… a Cub Masters’ Next Step?Commissioner Service… a Cub Masters’ Next Step?
What is the oldest leadership corps in Scouting? The oldest leadership role in Scouting is the...