Scoutmaster Podcast 189

Cameron Smith from Troop 51 calls in with a humorous question about whether growing a beard is a side effect of becoming a Scoutmaster or a prerequisite.

Letters from Bill Daniel on the patrol method and boy-led troops; Howard's Stitcher review; Don Mitchell requesting a new-window podcast player (Clarke announces an improved archive); John Wiebke planning an Algonquin canoe trip; announcement of October Scout Circle on backpacking with Joe Jacaruso.

How to run an effective Webelos den visit by having first- and second-year scouts talk directly with visiting parents instead of formal adult presentations.

Brian in Centerville, GA asks how two-deep leadership applies to patrol activities like a video game night at a scout's home; Barb Higgins asks how to run the patrol method with only seven scouts; Dave Schmidt asks about troop newsletters; anonymous writer asks what to do when youth leaders configure patrols without consulting the scouts.