Scoutmaster Podcast 305
John Thurman's 1950 Patrol Leaders Handbook on what the patrol system truly requires

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INTRO
Opening joke about a scout 'lost' in the Austrian Alps who was actually hiding — a Sound of Music reference.
WELCOME
Listener mail from Patrick Garrett praising a story about integrating scouts with special needs; Kenneth Tillman and Tom Tomlans on Clarke's book 'So Far, So Good'; call for listeners to send in their own stories; audiobook announcement; backer/patron thanks to Jim Brockes, Bill Blankowski, and Mark Van Loon.
THE PATROL METHOD
Clarke reads from John Thurman's 1950 Patrol Leaders Handbook, covering the history and philosophy of the patrol system, including the story of the first self-organized patrol and Thurman's call for common sense and effort.
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