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Issue 310 May 22, 2012

Rule No. 77: A clear conscience is usually the sign of a faulty memory. ________________________________________ Dear Andy, First off I'd like to thank you for all your hard work and the great service your columns provide. Many times, your advice... From Ask Andy 2 days ago

NOS

NOS means "Not otherwise specified" in Military lingo. It essentially means that we can't find a category for it.. and so it is with this post. It has been a while since I posted last, so here is some catching up and thoughts. I'll start with the... From The Scoutmaster Minute 3 days ago

Tom Takes a Hike

I had this message from Tom; the same Tom you hear when we have a Scoutmaster panel discussion on the podcast. Any of us Scoutmasters who are invested in youth leadership and the patrol method have times Read More &#8594... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 1 week ago

Podcast 118 Summer Camp, Starting a New Troop

IN THIS PODCAST Getting ready for summer camp, Starting a new troop LINKS IN THIS PODCAST Working the patrol method Transitioning from adult to youth led Guide to Safe Scouting KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call Read More &#8594... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 1 week ago

Issue 308 May 11, 2012

________________________________________ Rule No. 75: You can fix the blame, or you can fix the problem; take your pick. ________________________________________ Do we have great readers here? You bet we do! Here's a note by Chris, from the BSA's... From Ask Andy 1 week ago

Training and Experience

I get this email fairly often; âI have been reading what you have to say about the patrol method and youth leadership buy MY Scouts don't seem to get it. We've done youth leader training Read More &#8594... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 weeks ago

Issue 307 May 6, 2012

Rule No. 73: Learn a subject or skill so well that you can teach it; by teaching it you'll understand it and it'll stay with you for life. Rule No. 74: Commissioners: If you want to learn a unit's greatest weakness, listen to what they brag about... From Ask Andy 2 weeks ago

Methods Outdoor Program

A long time ago a Scouting mentor of mine told me that the secret to success in a Troop is PROGRAM, PROGRAM, PROGRAM. When you have a strong program you have Scouts that stay in Scouting, you have good advancement, you have Trained leaders, you... From The Scoutmaster Minute 4 weeks ago

From the Founder

Just a little follow up on the Patrol Method.. It serves us all well to know what, why, and how we are deliver the promise of Scouting. "[F]irst and foremost: The Patrol is the character school for the individual. To the Patrol Leader it gives... From The Scoutmaster Minute 1 month ago

Methods- Patrols

The Patrol is, like the ideals, the foundation of the Troop. The Patrol is where the Scout learns citizenship, it is where they practice democracy, leadership, and teamwork. It is where they find companionship, life long friendships, and a place... From The Scoutmaster Minute 1 month ago

What Reosurces Would You Like to See More Of?

Here's what readers replied when asked to finish the sentence "I'd really like to see more resources about" Many answers reflected the never-ending search for new ideas: Troop program ideas Any new ideas for troops to do other than just camping... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 months ago

The Easiest Way to Cover Safe Swim Defense: Qualified Supervision (Part 1)

All of the following items and information come directly from the BSA Aquatics Supervision Manual, Safe Swim Defense materials, Safety Afloat Materials, the BSA Scout Handbook, and finally the BSA Fieldbook. Now that I've covered a introduction and... From Scouting Maniac 2 months ago

No. 297 March 13, 2012

Rule No. 64: The length and complexity of PowerPoint presentations are most often in inverse proportion to their value. ________________________________________ Dear Andy, I just read your column about the unit with adults "allowed" able to carry... From Ask Andy 2 months ago

Trusting Our Youth

Trust its such a interesting and complex word that takes years to develop a true level of trust with another individual but can also be completely or at the very least partially lost in a matter of seconds. Its so short that you probably wouldn't... From Scouting Maniac 2 months ago

Issue 295 March 6, 2012

Rule No. 62: Beware what a new acquaintance tells you he's best at This usually turns out to be his Achilles' heel. ________________________________________ Hi Andy, About that Scout who was kicked out of his troop for mouthing off Our troop... From Ask Andy 2 months ago

General Typing of Scout Camps for Cub Scouts

Well I guess before I get too carried away with "Why Scout Camp Is Important" posts I should probably move beyond that subject. So for Summer Camp so far we have introduced the planning process of arranging the details for Scout Camp but we really... From Scouting Maniac 2 months ago

Why Scout Camp Is Important Part 3

I realize that many of you would think that I have gone overboard about the subject of "Why Scout Camp is Important" but I still have covered this topic in its entirety. Basically what I am doing is that I am trying to give you as Scout Leaders,... From Scouting Maniac 2 months ago

Why Scout Camp Is Important Part 2

So we have now covered the four major reasons that parents use when they don't want their son to go to Scout Camp. Again the most important reasons why parents don't send their Scout to camp is because of: Its too expensive. Its too much like... From Scouting Maniac 2 months ago

Ten Essentials of Scoutmastership

The Ten Essentials of Scoutmastership penned by William âGreen Bar' Hillcourt were part of the Scoutmaster's Handbook for many years. 1. A belief in boys that will make you want to invest yourself and your time on their behalf. As Plato said... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 3 months ago

Issue 289 February 6, 2012

Rule No. 55: In phone conversations with fools, say whatever will make them pause; then hang up. Dear Andy, Do the Scouts themselves need to raise whatever funds may be needed for their Eagle Scout Leadership Service Projects? (Name & Council... From Ask Andy 3 months ago

Issue 287 January 22, 2012

Rule No. 54: The more logical and simple the Scouting procedure or policy, the more it will be ignored. Dear Andy, I'm a pack Committee Chair struggling with the definition of an Arrow of Light Scout visiting "a troop meeting with his den." Our... From Ask Andy 4 months ago

Scouting's One Essential Feature - Scoutmastercg.com

Scouting's One Essential Feature - Scoutmastercg.com At our council camporee in December I walked around the entire camp and saw only two troops that had identifiable patrols. Most troops were set up as one unit, with all the tents lined up and no... From Scouting Maniac 4 months ago

Scouting's One Essential Feature

At our council camporee in December I walked around the entire camp and saw only two troops that had identifiable patrols. Most troops were set up as one unit, with all the tents lined up and no discernible internal division into patrols. Because... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 4 months ago

Issue 284 January 2, 2012

Rule No. 48: Want to create half-hearted Scouts? It's easy: Just wear a half-hearted uniform. Rule No. 49: No boy can be saved from his own parents. My "Winter Tale" must have struck home for many readers Thank you for your responses! I've... From Ask Andy 4 months ago

Issue 283 January 1, 2012

As we begin this New Year, here are some thoughts at random for us to consider as we continue to move Scouting forward into this millennium: Scouting Versus Sports The teams of John R. Wooden (1910-2010), head coach for UCLA basketball, won ten... From Ask Andy 4 months ago

Podcast Holiday

This week the Scoutmaster Podcast takes a holiday but there's a lot of work going on behind the scenes; Next Monday we'll publish podcast number 99 . January 9th the Podcast reaches the century mark with podcast 100! I've been pleased (and... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 4 months ago

Podcast 98 Arrow of Light and Scout Badge, Mentoring Planning

IN THIS PODCAST Scouts and planning (yet again!) and Arrow of Light requirements applied to the Scout Badge LINKS IN THIS PODCAST Scoutmaster Podcast 40 â Interview with the authors of Working the Patrol Method Buy the book Working the... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 5 months ago

Issue 280 December 14, 2011

Rule No. 45 : The question, "Will you promise not to get mad when I tell you something?" is a guarantee that you will. Well folks, you've figured out pretty fast that I'm not in Scotland and don't need any money! Yup, I got hitâ My regular... From Ask Andy 5 months ago

Scoutmaster's Bookshelf

Here's some of the books that have helped me as a Scout leader and outdoorsman. This collection has helped me learn practical skills, history, outdoor lore, the Scouting program and provided inspiration for many years. Wildwoods Wisdom Ellsworth... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 5 months ago

Issue 272 October 18, 2011

Rule No. 30 : The moment you decide to wear the medal you received for your modesty, you no longer qualify. Dear Andy, I'm a parent and troop committee member. Recently I've been engaged in a discussion with the troop's Scoutmaster on a topic on... From Ask Andy 7 months ago

The Methods of Scouting, Youth Version

In an earlier post , I reported on a poll and discussion of how the eight methods of Scouting are applied in our troop. We followed that up with a poll during the youth leadership training. It was great for discussion in that setting, and there... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 7 months ago

The BigFoot Challenge

As we move into the Fall season Scout Troops everywhere are packing into the woods for great adventures. Winter will soon be here and so Fall is a great time to reinforce the Leave No Trace Principles with the Scouts (and Adults) of your unit. No... From The Scoutmaster Minute 7 months ago

New Book: Beginning Boy Scouts

Reed Media Services just-released book, Beginning Boy Scouts , introduces the Boy Scouts of America program and shares useful advice for parents and leaders covering a wide range of Scouting topics. Its chapters include: Introduction Getting... From Scouting News 8 months ago

How Well Does Your Troop Apply the Eight Methods of Scouting?

This post introduces a new contributor to Scoutmastercg.com; Walter Underwood. You can learn more about Walter by reading his profile . I really like the idea of a regular, brief and focused discussion amongst the adult leadership to air any... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 8 months ago

SMMBlog Photo Contest

OK its contest time!!! Email me your best Summer camp picture.. Scouts honor, it should be from this years summer camp.. and you should have actually gone to summer camp. This contest is an easy one.. just email me your picture. Email the picture... From The Scoutmaster Minute 9 months ago

Podcast 80 Working the Patrol Method Rebroadcast

A rebroadcast of an interview with Rob Faris and Harry Wimbrough two of the authors of "Working the Patrol Method" Get the book on Amazon Working the Patrol Method (my review) Patrol System Survey Results (PDF file) Subscribe to the Scoutmaster... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 9 months ago

Podcast 79

Another look at the patrol method, Scoutmaster's Minute, Clean Camp Story. Subscribe to the Scoutmaster Newsletter Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Podcast Music Eureka and Coleman... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 9 months ago

Patrol Planner for Campouts

The hope is that after a few months, this will provide some consistency so that our youth leaders will do more planning and delegating without as much adult intervention. I think if we provide them with some help and training and they try it, they... From Scouter Mom 10 months ago

The Life of a Serendipitist

I think it is important to have "Hero's" in life. People that we look up to or try to learn from chapters of their lives. William "Green Bar Bill" Hillcourt is one of my hero's. His love for the Scouting program drove him and in the end elevated... From The Scoutmaster Minute 10 months ago

JTE.. More

The balanced Score care approach is nothing new, it has been floating around organizations for some time now and provides a balanced view for organizational performance. Who looks at this? Well really you do. As much as some would like t0 think... From The Scoutmaster Minute 11 months ago

Journey to Excellence. Part 1

Now before I even get started on this.. let me tell you that as much as I like patches.. this is NOT about a little patch. This is about measuring success. In the world that I live in, working for the Big Brown, I am totally in tuned to... From The Scoutmaster Minute 11 months ago

This Weeks Poll.. What Do YOU Do at Summer Camp?

Summer camp is a fantastic experience for the Scouts of your Troop. But that does not mean it can't be fun the adults that go too. Each year we take our Scouts to camp. We limit the amount of Adults, after all, this is a program for the Scouts,... From The Scoutmaster Minute 11 months ago

Guest Blog: Five Secrets to Building Patrol Spirit in Your Troop

"The patrol method is not a way to operate a Boy Scout troop; it is the only way." Baden-Powell knew that the success of any troop is contingent upon building patrol spirit and creating an environment of healthy competition. So how do you get the... From Scouting Magazine 11 months ago

SMM Logo

First of all I want to thank all of you for reading the blog. I want to especially thank those of you that have recently subscribed to the blog and podcast. We just saw a big bump in "membership". That's great and thanks. It does not pay more,... From The Scoutmaster Minute 11 months ago

#100DaysOfScouting, Days 81 83

Well, I am just going to post when I canâ¦too many thoughts running through my mind to put them into words and post them here. I have been a pretty hearty blogger at times, other times, not so muchâ¦and the task of doing the 100 Days has... From True North Scouting 1 year ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 81

Orienteering Merit Badge Today begins the 111th Virginia State Convention for the Knights of Columbus. I'm pulling duty here for our council. I tell the Scouts that the Knights are like the Boy Scouts, but for the old guys and no camping. They are... From 100 Days of Scouting 1 year ago

What Happens When Scouts Take Over?

Tom Gillard is a Scoutmaster in Tullahoma Tennessee. We struck up a correspondence after he was part of a session about the patrol method I presented over the internet for a group of Scouters attending a Merit Badge University. Over the past couple... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 1 year ago

New G2SS NO PATROL CAMPING!

In the new Guide to Safe Scouting there has been a rule change on allowing Patrols to camp alone.. without Adult supervision. This was always a great part of my Scouting experience when I was a youth and it is a bit heart breaking to see that the... From The Scoutmaster Minute 1 year ago

Review Part 2: A Scout Leader's Guide to Youth Leadership

Today I continue reviewing a book called A Scout Leader's Guide to Youth Leadership Training: Working the Patrol Method. Get a copy and join in the... From Scouter Mom 1 year ago

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