Scoutmaster Podcast 94

Using social media tools in scouting while maintaining closed-loop communication and youth protection principles

October 31, 2011 Transcript

INTRO

Opening quote from Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca: 'Meetings don't have to be eternal to be immortal.'

WELCOME

Listener mail from Bill Daniel (iTunes/podcast access help), Jeff Berg (missing podcast #11), Rick Pushey (Las Padres Council newsletter feature), and Steve Boone (Game Master troop position idea).

SCOUTMASTERSHIP IN 7 MINUTES

Social media tools in scouting: categories of digital tools, youth protection in online communication, and why closing the communication loop still requires personal phone calls.

LISTENERS EMAIL

Mark Bowie, Scoutmaster of Troop 531 in Orange, CA, asks about merit badge days — Clarke argues scoutmasters should trust the merit badge system and not interfere with counselors.

OUTRO

Transcript