Scoutmaster Podcast 73
The life and legacy of William 'Greenbar Bill' Hillcourt, champion of the patrol method in American Scouting
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INTRO
Opening joke about telling the difference between hawks and eagles by their 'pinions' — a matter of opinion.
WELCOME
Listener Larry compliments Clarke's interview style from the previous episode featuring Mark Ray; news about summer camp and a trip to Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland; Facebook milestone of 1,000 fans.
THIS HAS TO BE THE TRUTH
The full life story of William 'Greenbar Bill' Hillcourt, from a Danish boy who taught himself Scouting to becoming the BSA's foremost author, patrol-method champion, and goodwill ambassador — all sparked by a crate of WWI surplus flagpoles falling on his leg.
OUTRO