The Scoutmaster conference is exclusive to Troop operations. However, the concepts and policies apply to all unit...
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Thinking Outside The Tent? – Keeping Scouting New & FreshThinking Outside The Tent? – Keeping Scouting New & Fresh
If you're stuck in a rut.. with the same old schedule of campouts. You NEED to change it before your Scouts...
Working Your Ticket If You Can? – Finishing Up Wood BadgeWorking Your Ticket If You Can? – Finishing Up Wood Badge
Now the hard part? Making time to complete your ticket. A ticket is broken up into 5 parts. Setting up your tasks in a...
Who Created The Scout Law? – Ernest Seton or Robert Baden-Powell?Who Created The Scout Law? – Ernest Seton or Robert Baden-Powell?
The 12 points of the BSA's Scout Law was put together by Robert Baden-Powell and Ernest Seton. The first publication of ‘Scouting for Boys’ in...
Requirement Sign-off for Troops & Packs – What is an Instructor?Requirement Sign-off for Troops & Packs – What is an Instructor?
In a Pack, the sign-off responsibilities are delegated to the adult Den leadership and parents. In a Troop, this may...
Who Was Baden-Powell? & How B-P Changed the World!Who Was Baden-Powell? & How B-P Changed the World!
The history of B-P is naturally lengthy in detail. Knowing the brief history will help you gain insight as to the foundations of...
Scoutbook? The Official Scouts BSA Online Unit Management ToolScoutbook? The Official Scouts BSA Online Unit Management Tool
Whether you like it or not, Scoutbook is here to stay. In April 2015 the BSA acquired Scoutbook. Scoutbook is the official Scouts BSA online unit management tool. This helps...
How Did Scouting Start in America?How Did Scouting Start in America?
The history of scoutings beginnings and how scouting came to America is a fascinating subject. We first must understand the...
Scout Sabeth, Scout Sunday, A Scout is ReverentScout Sabeth, Scout Sunday, A Scout is Reverent
Scout Sunday or Sabeth is the first weekend of February. Many units are chartered with religious organizations and it would only be...
Scout Units Need to Protect Their GearScout Units Need to Protect Their Gear
Scout units are not immune to the thievery of their equipment. All scouting units should take precautions to discourage thieves from stealing. Criminals are looking for...