The Practical Scouter

For as long as we can remember, Jay has had a hand in bringing our local University of Scouting to life.  On this week's episode we talk about why you should host, attend and instruct at a UofS.

This week we welcome our special guest Steve, who will be one of the leaders for our Council's 2022 contingent at the Scottish Jamborette.

Also, who wants to help design the uniform knot presented to guests on the Practical Scouter?

We just had our annual Scouter Recognition Dinner.  How do you recognize and celebrate your leaders?

No funny quips for this one, it's a serious topic.  For further information and training please visit https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/.

Our first big "getting the band back together" event was a huge success.  We talk about Camporees big and small, near and far.

This week we're talking about membership trends (they're not good).

Once you hit the Scouts BSA program, youth-led means hands-off for the adults.  That can be a big change for Cub leaders and new parents who aren't used to letting their youth fail safely.  How do you manage the adults who won't stand back?

We're getting back to a regular schedule soon, we promise!  This week we talk about the age of our Scouts and how that translates into positions of responsibility, leadership and mentoring.

Sorry it's been so long, but we are back!  Due to the nature of the position it often feels like Cub leaders are new trainees while BSA leaders stay for ages.  How do you create a culture of support from Troops to Packs that fosters building up our Cub leadership?

Bob's Back!  We continue to discuss the upcoming Wood Badge course and why YOU should attend, for yourself and for your unit.