Scoutmaster Podcast 239

Michael Meninger of the Foothills District, Atlanta Area Council, sponsors the episode; Andy Hall's 'something caught his eye' ophthalmologist joke.

Andy Hall writes in praising the podcast after binge-listening; Clarke announces the new scoutmastercg.com website index; listener Daniel suggests a new Scoutmaster training course; Chuck Coats praises the index; Dale Neck (Troop 240, Hillsborough, OR) shares success letting Scouts choose their own patrols; Matthew Godelman asks about liquid fuel stove BSA policy; Michael Beals comments on the trophic cascades blog post; Clarke previews the episode: listener email questions and a Scoutmaster's Minute on trophic cascades.

Multiple listener questions answered: anonymous asks if a troop committee can dictate Eagle Court of Honor format and location; unnamed sender asks how to remove an underperforming SPL; Allison Benton asks how to run a first SPL election; burned-out den leader vents about doing everything alone and gets advice on delegation; patrol leader asks if backyard camping counts toward First Class overnight requirement; James Ezenwein (Troop 104, Navarre, FL) asks where BSA policy states rank requirements cannot be added to; Ranjit Sudan (Troop 4002, Oak Park, IL) asks how to integrate 16 new Scouts into a boy-led troop.

Trophic cascades — how the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone changed rivers, and how Scouts living the Scout Oath and Law create a positive cascading effect on those around them.