Tuesday Talkbacks - Bryan on Scouting

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Do adults in your pack or troop pay their own way at campouts?

January 17, 2017 96

In some Scout units, as a way to thank the adults for their service and time, the expenses to cover adults are included in the campout fee for the Scouts.

The age-old question: How is your troop organized into patrols?

October 18, 2016 57

In some troops, incoming Scouts form a new-Scout patrol. In others, new Scouts are integrated immediately into a patrol with older boys. Which is best?

How has Boys' Life magazine improved your Scout's experience?

July 26, 2016 5

Today’s Tuesday Talkback is all about Boys’ Life magazine. Join me in sharing stories about BL’s impact on your family and your son or sons.

How would you handle a Scout who is consistently late to meetings?

June 7, 2016 43

Does your pack, troop, team, post, ship or crew have Scouts who consistently arrive late to meetings? Let’s discuss in this latest Tuesday Talkback.

What’s the secret to recruiting Boy Scouts?

May 17, 2016 15

What are some proven ways to grow the number of Scouts in your troop? Share your Boy Scout recruiting strategies right here.

How does your pack stay active in the summer?

April 5, 2016 30

Summer brings schedules that shift and swirl like a warm July breeze. Finding activities to keep your den and pack active can be a challenge.

What’s your favorite jamboree memory?

March 29, 2016 9

Jamborees create memories that last a lifetime, and we want to hear about those memories. Share your National Jamboree memories here.

How does your troop care for its tents?

March 8, 2016 23

Who is responsible for tent care in your troop? How do you hold Scouts accountable for damaged or dirty tents or lost tent stakes?

How long should pack meetings last? What about troop and crew meetings?

February 9, 2016 25

How long should pack meetings last? How long should troop meetings last? And how long should crew meetings last?

What makes the best first merit badge for a Boy Scout to earn?

January 26, 2016 222

There’s no official recommended order for earning merit badges. So which merit badge makes the best “first merit badge” for Scouts?