Scoutmaster Podcast 287
How to assess a troop by talking to scouts, and scaling patrol structure for small troops of ten or fewer.
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INTRO
Opening joke about camping in clear weather being ordinary, but camping in 'interesting' weather being Scout camping.
WELCOME
Facebook message from John Hunter (new Scoutmaster of an adult-led troop of 7–10 scouts asking about patrol structure) and email from Aaron Weissman of Troop 1026 in Great Falls, MT praising the ScoutmasterCG infographics package. Clarke also thanks new backers Bob Adams, Bob Hughes, Jim Witt, and Mason Turner.
LISTENERS EMAIL
Anonymous backer asks what questions to ask adult volunteers when visiting troops during a Webelos crossover; Jim Witt of Troop 316 in Champaign, IL asks how to organize a nine-scout troop with meaningful patrol leadership; anonymous sender asks whether troop fundraisers count as service hours.
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