This is third in a series of three posts about the Meetings and Outings Attendance Survey. Part one, and two. Respondents to the survey noted that ‘fun’ was an important element that encouraged Scouts to Read More →
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This is third in a series of three posts about the Meetings and Outings Attendance Survey. Part one, and two. Respondents to the survey noted that ‘fun’ was an important element that encouraged Scouts to Read More →
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This is second in a series of three posts about the Meetings and Outings Attendance Survey. Part one is here and part three will be published tomorrow. We know that there are complimentary activities that can conflict with our Read More →
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This is first in a series of three posts about the Meetings and Outings Attendance Survey. Part two is here and part three will be published soon. Here’s the results from the Outings and Meetings Attendance Survey. 48 different Read More →
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Parents (especially mothers in my experience) are the keepers of the family calendar and maker of schedules. We need a direct, accessible and detailed line of communication with parents (again, in my experience, especially mothers) if we expect to Read More →
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Here’s what readers replied when asked to finish the sentence ”I’d really like to see more resources about” Many answers reflected the never-ending search for new ideas: Troop program ideas Any new ideas for troops to Read More →
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When asked what specific online resources they used when looking for information about program ideas. Respondents listed a range of specific websites: Ask Andy Questions and answers in an advice column format backpackinglight.com Great Backpacking information and gear Read More →
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Our most recent survey sought to rack how we are answering questions, finding information and improving our skills as Scout leaders. Some of these resources are online, some are offline but Scouters responding to this survey are Read More →
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Webelos transition or bridge crossing into a Scout troop can be a tricky process. We know that we loose or gain many potential Scouts depending on how well this process is administered. Take a moment to complete Read More →
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Journey to Excellence is the 2011 unit performance recognition program. This survey is based on the Troop evaluation part of the program. The criteria for Packs and Crews are different so this survey is for Read More →
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Thanks to the 90 participants who responded to the patrol system survey. I have prepared an analysis of the results that I plan on using during a university of Scouting training event. The patrol system Read More →
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How far back do you go? Did you have a Little Orphan Annie or Captain Midnight decoder ring? Did you marvel at Dick Tracy's two way wrist T.V.? Were you amazed by the communicator on Read More →
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How well are we applying the patrol system? I often ask myself this question and I am constantly looking for ways to improve the experience for our Scouts. I've set up a survey to see Read More →
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