Scoutmaster Podcast 259

Opening joke: Babe Ruth was a Scoutmaster who took Scouts camping in the Great Smoky Mountains so they could 'pitch their tents high and outside.'

Listener reviews from Liberty Bill; thanks from Richard Withkowski (Troop 117, Coatesville PA); Tyson asks about using the merit badge blue card infographic for training; live chat newcomers listed; backers thanked (Raul Aracida, Buddy Broils, Rob Painter); 2016 Kandersteg trip mentioned; Clarke describes leading a Saddleback District Roundtable session via Skype on the patrol method, previewing the episode's topics.

Listening to Scouts and Socratic Scouting — using Baden-Powell's 1922 article on listening, the Socratic Method, and guided discovery to engage Scouts as active participants rather than passive learners.

Rick Williamson (Troop 131, Scottsdale AZ) asks about blue cards completed at a merit badge clinic without the unit leader's prior signature; Kathy asks who besides the Scoutmaster can conduct a Scoutmaster conference.