On June 15, 1916 the US Congress first issued a charter to the Boy Scouts of America signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson. Scouting in the USA has been
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Burnout Prevention and ScouterStan’s Rule of FiveBurnout Prevention and ScouterStan’s Rule of Five
Scout leaders are notorious for volunteering and over-committing. We like to say and hear the word YES! Leaders often get burnout when they over-commit to...
Summertime Scouting – Scouts BSA is Year-round?Summertime Scouting – Scouts BSA is Year-round?
A lot of the Cub Scout Packs take the summer off? Nope! Troops have Summer Camp and that’s it? Nope! Scouts mimic the school schedule in many ways. However, the
Summer Camp for Scout Leaders – Learning and Having FunSummer Camp for Scout Leaders – Learning and Having Fun
One of the big challenges for adult leaders have at summer camp is finding time for self-improvement. Pack and Den Leaders can help out with Day/Resident camp. This goes a
Crossover for Adult Leaders?Crossover for Adult Leaders?
The natural tendency of adult leaders to cross from a pack to a troop is not the only option. Seriously consider joining the...
Excuse me… When will the 7 o’clock meeting start?Excuse me… When will the 7 o’clock meeting start?
Setting an example is often harder than just doing it. Consistent start times are critical to establishing respect for leadership and the...
SIGNS UP! (ScouterStan only hears… SHUT UP!)SIGNS UP! (ScouterStan only hears… SHUT UP!)
The Scout Sign is a common feature of any scout meeting. It demands our respect as it is a living symbol of our commitment to the Scout Oath & Law.
Scout Leaders minute, moment, or epiphany? Giving scouts something to take with them.Scout Leaders minute, moment, or epiphany? Giving scouts something to take with them.
Every scout leader should always be prepared with a quick one-minute story for the end of any meeting or campfire. This story can help illustrate a point or give a
JTE Find Out What It Means to Me, or Journey to ExcellenceJTE Find Out What It Means to Me, or Journey to Excellence
our scout unit needs to use the JTE as a road map to gold. When you do this your unit will succeed in every way. Journey to Excellence is the