This edition of the Scoutmaster Podcast the mailbag is overflowing and we’ll discuss the Membership Standards Review information and this week’s vote at the BSA national meeting. Links in this Podcast: Membership standards review information – (the PDF and Video mentioned in the podcast.) ScoutCircle ScoutmasterCG YouTube Channel Podcast: Play in new window | Download

This edition of the Scoutmaster Podcast we discuss how Scouters and parents can prevent and treat homesickness. There’s also an answer to an email question about the the ratio if adults to Scouts on camping trips. We wrap things up with belated (honestly, is there any other kind?) good wishes for Scouting moms on mother’s day.  All…continue reading

This edition of the Scoutmaster Podcast features an interview with Scout’s Australia National Youth Council Chair Chris Neilsen. We discuss the place of organized youth voice and Scouting and Chris shares a bit about Scouting in Australia. All this and your messages in the mailbag! Links in this Podcast: ScoutCircle ScoutmasterCG YouTube Channel Podcast: Play in…continue reading

In this edition of the Scoutmaster Podcast we feature our second installment of The Colorado Experiment, the story of a new Scoutmaster and a new troop. All this and your messages in the mailbag! Links in this Podcast: ScoutCircle ScoutmasterCG YouTube Channel Podcast: Play in new window | Download

In this edition of the Scoutmaster Podcast we answer emails about the membership standards resolution, a Scout who’s being bullied and picked on, wearing the Eagle Mentor pin, another blue card problem, and Scouts who are picky eaters. All this and your messages in the mailbag! Links in this Podcast: ScoutCircle Kevin Callan’s Book Dazed but Not Confused: Tales of a…continue reading

In this edition of the Scoutmaster Podcast we talk about this month’s ScoutCircle, reiterate how Scouting cooperates with the family in matters of discipline and behavior, and answer a question about the Toten’ Chip card. All this and your messages in the mailbag! Links in this Podcast: April ScoutCircle details Kevin Callan’s Book Dazed but Not…continue reading

In this edition of the Scoutmaster Podcast it’s time, once again, for another Scoutmaster Panel Discussion! Larry and Tom join me to discuss program evaluation tools and how we keep up with how well we are doing our work as Scoutmasters (or as any Scouting volunteer). All this and your messages in the mailbag! Links…continue reading

In this edition of the Scoutmaster podcast we introduce ‘The Colorado Experiment’ with new Scoutmaster Arlen Ward, we’ll be checking in with Arlen from time to time to see how his newly chartered troop is coming along. All this and your messages in the mailbag! Links in this Podcast: What I Wish Every Scout Parent Understood April ScoutCircle details…continue reading

In this Podcast we discuss the difference between planning and preparing, and answer an email question about patrols Links in this Podcast: 23 Leadership Questions Leadership Self-Evaluation April ScoutCircle details Kevin Callan’s Book Dazed but Not Confused: Tales of a Wilderness Wanderer Podcast: Play in new window | Download

In this Podcast we discuss the difference between planning and preparing, and answer an email question about patrols Links in this Podcast: Working the Patrol Method (my review with links to purchase the book) Podcast: Play in new window | Download

In this Podcast we answer email questions about the advisability withholding boards of review if rechartering fees aren’t paid, how to work with helicopter parents, and some ideas about getting Scouts and parents to attend a troop court of honor. The March ScoutCircle  features Frank Maynard, troop committee chairman and blogger at Bobwhite Blather.  Listen to Frank’s presentation concerning…continue reading

In this Podcast we talk about some common mistakes Scout leaders make and offer ideas on how to balance your approach to leadership. Email answers to questions about recruiting methods and applying the buddy system while camping; do Scouts have to share tents? The next ScoutCircle is scheduled for Sunday, March 10 9-10 PM EST and features Frank…continue reading

  This podcast features our February Scoutmaster panel discussion. We answer email questions about how positions of responsibility are determined among youth leaders and the Scoutmaster’s role in making this happen, offer some advice for how to go about getting a Troop that’s off track back on track, and the issues involved in replacing a Scoutmaster who…continue reading