Tuesday Talkbacks - 2/6 - Bryan on Scouting

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

January 12, 2016 81

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 85

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 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 54

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 34

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

Should parents be invited to sit in at troop meetings?

September 29, 2015 133

In one assistant Scoutmaster’s troop, there’s a “heated difference of opinion” about this: Should parents be invited to sit in during troop meetings?

How do you offer financial assistance to pack and troop families?

September 22, 2015 44

No young person should be denied the Scouting experience because of money. Share how you offer financial assistance to pack and troop families.

How do you handle prescription medication on Scout trips?

September 15, 2015 39

What does your Scout unit do about prescription medication on Scout trips? Share your responses with the Scouting community in this Tuesday Talkback.

Neckerchief slides: What’s your go-to look?

September 8, 2015 28

With these functional accessories, you and your Scouts are limited only by your imagination. What’s your go-to look for neckerchief slides?

The summer of Scouting 2015: What did your pack, troop, team or crew do?

August 18, 2015 70

Museum sleepovers, summer camps, backpacking adventures, high-adventure trips and so much more — it’s safe to call summer 2015 the Summer of Scouting.