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 attend outings and meetings. How do you define ‘fun’? How do we put more ‘fun’ into the program to make…continue reading
Meeting and Outing Attendance Survey Results 2
April 25, 2012 by ·
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 Scout’s attendance at meetings and outings. here’s what survey respondents reported about what keeps Scouts away and what draws them…continue reading
Meeting and Outing Attendance Survey Results
April 24, 2012 by ·
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 troops responded to the survey, most have between 20-40 Scouts: The vast majority meet weekly: Most see 50-75% at…continue reading
Communicating With the Family Scheduler
April 17, 2012 by ·
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 have Scouts attending outings and meetings. Shouldn’t the Scouts themselves be responsible for this? Shouldn’t they know their own schedule…continue reading
What Resources Would you like to See More of?
March 20, 2012 by ·
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 do other than just camping Activities that other troops do. Troop meeting ideas Fun crafts and outings Let’s rememeber that…continue reading
What resources do you use? – Survey Report Part 3
March 16, 2012 by ·
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 reviews Baloos bugle Cub Scout program newsletter BoyScoutTrail.com General Scouting program ideas Bryan on Scouting. Scouting magazine’s official blog Byron’s…continue reading
What resources do you use? – Survey Report Part 2
March 15, 2012 by ·
The survey asked about two distinct types of information -information related to policy and procedure and information dealing with program plans and ideas. Policy and Procedure The majority of respondents cite Scouting.org (the official Boy Scouts of America website) as their go-to source to learn more about policy and procedure. It’s generally my first resource too…continue reading
What resources do you use? Survey Report Part 1
March 14, 2012 by ·
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 much more dependent on online resources – no big surprise there! Who responded? 51 Scout leaders replied to the survey and identified themselves as follows:…continue reading
Tell Me About Your Webelos Transition
November 18, 2011 by ·
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 the survey and let me know your ideas and experiences:
Journey to Excellence Survey
October 25, 2010 by ·
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 Troop leaders only. The new program rates Troops as bronze, silver or gold using a point system based on thirteen…continue reading
Patrol System Survey Results
October 18, 2010 by ·
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 is the essential element of Scouting. It is the central focus of successfully delivering all that the Scouting program promises.…continue reading
Scouting in the Electronic Age
October 13, 2010 by ·
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 Star Trek? How about Mr. Spock's tricorder? As fantastically implausible as these futuristic technologies looked at the time most of…continue reading
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