Tuesday Talkbacks - 2/7 - Bryan on Scouting

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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?

Parental guidance suggested: What to do when Mom or Dad is too involved?

January 12, 2016 86

We want parents to be involved in their son’s pack, troop or crew. Without dedicated parents, Scouting can’t function. But how involved is too involved?

How do you encourage fellow leaders to attend roundtable?

January 5, 2016 93

How do you encourage a fellow Scouter to attend roundtable? That can be tricky, and it’s the subject of our latest Tuesday Talkback.

10 helpful tips for planning the best Pinewood Derby ever

December 15, 2015 20

Want to make this next Pinewood Derby the best one yet? I’ve got you covered with these 10 Pinewood Derby planning tips.

How do you rein in camp waste on Scout trips?

December 8, 2015 60

An assistant Scoutmaster wonders how using disposable paper and plastic products (camp waste) aligns with the BSA’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

Does your troop or crew do pack checks before a big hike or trip?

October 20, 2015 38

A., a committee chairperson in Alaska, wonders whether other Boy Scout troops (or Venturing crews) have pack checks before a big trip or hike.