Scoutmaster Podcast 287 - Small Troops

When is a group of Scouts a Troop, and when are they a patrol? We begin answering that question by forgetting everything we think we know and building a logical approach, by serving the interests of the individual Scout rather than the interest of an organizational chart. Small troops are going to function a little differently than larger ones, but both serve to achieve the same aim. What questions do you ask during a Webelos visit to a troop? Well, you want to be sure you are asking he right people first. Are unit fundraisers eligible for service hours? Let’s take a look at the difference between service to others and our normal responsibilities.