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12 entries from official and volunteer blogs posted the week of April 20th, 2015.

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The Scoutmaster Minute April 19th, 2015

New Pack- Quick Look

Hey gang.. Been awhile.. certainly got away from my blogging goals over the last couple weeks. No real excuse other than to say other things have taken priority. The Troop obviously, Staffing Wood Badge once again, and of course family life. Â Other...

The Scoutmaster Minute April 13th, 2015

Why is training still optional?

As former district training chair, I strongly believe in the value of training and the necessity of a good training program for our adult volunteers. I acknowledge that training is never perfect, and that leaders who complete basic training are not...

Bobwhite's Blather April 16th, 2015

Issue 440 â€" April 14, 2015

________________________________________ Hi Andy, Is it a requirement to have a ceremony after becoming an Eagle Scout? My son says he doesn't want one, and I'm saddened by this. Maybe he will change his mind, but I'm not very hopeful and getting...

Ask Andy April 14th, 2015

Which way are your people pulling?

Do you ever feel like your leadership efforts are like the engine of a locomotive, but it seems like you're working a lot harder than you have to in order to get somewhere? Some organizations seem to operate that way. It can take a lot of effort and...

Bobwhite's Blather April 13th, 2015

David Brooks Figures Out the Ultimate Truth: Character Counts!

I enjoy listening to New York Times Columnist David Brooks both on NPR and as part of the Shields and Brooks pundit pair on the PBS Newshour. Brooks describes himself as a recovering secularist so the topic for his new book struck a cord with me. ...

Scouting News April 15th, 2015