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The Patrol Method

Lessons and questions of Scout leadership and operating troop program

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  1. Are Scouts Really Experiencing the Patrol Method? 1 2 3 4

    By TAHAWK,
    • 58 replies
    • 13.7k views

  2. Pl - Spl For Small Troop 1 2 3

    By KenD500,
    • 37 replies
    • 14.5k views

  3. Continueing Challenges of Adults Interfering....

    By Eagle94-A1,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  4. Favorite indoor cabin games

    By RememberSchiff,   
    • 7 replies
    • 2.3k views

  5. Laziness? 1 2 3

    By Stosh,
    • 34 replies
    • 12k views

  6. If you were a committee member, 1 2

    By WisconsinMomma,
    • 15 replies
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  7. Told to Troop Guide: Dad makes me come here. 1 2

    By qwazse,   
    • 20 replies
    • 5.9k views

  8. Messed Up Patrol Method 1 2 3 4

    By Eagle94-A1,
    • 50 replies
    • 10.5k views

  9. Which came first Patrol or Troop? 1 2 3 4

    By TAHAWK,
    • 56 replies
    • 12.1k views

  10. Chef credits Boy Scout cooking and Onion Dip Mix

    By RememberSchiff,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2.1k views

  11. "Boy lead" Programs - Presentations? 1 2 3 4

    By kckirwan,
    • 50 replies
    • 12.5k views

  12. "Training, Guidance, and Approval" for Patrol Outings

    By George,
    • 14 replies
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  13. weird patrol names 1 2 3 4 5

    By Oldscout448,
    • 68 replies
    • 25k views

  14. Best way to replace SPL mid-term?

    By ScoutTrainer,
    • 12 replies
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  15. Need help with Patrol "owned" items. 1 2 3

    By Carter,
    • 33 replies
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  • LATEST POSTS

    • Tron
      Sponsoring a Scout vs Troop Fundraiser.

      By Tron · Posted

      The unit level sponsorship is really easy to handle if you align your unit fundraising with the IRS rules. To be blunt the VAST majority of units are sitting ducks waiting for an IRS smackdown. National was really clear in 2015 when national comptroller stated that all units need to take a cut from every single scouts fundraising haul of a non-predetermined amount and that the cut needed to include an amount going into the general purpose fund of the unit and the campership fund of the unit.  Seriously, any IRS agent that hates scouting and wants to get top marks for catching non-profit fraud just needs to "decide to audit" a random number of scouting units that are not near any free lawyers in town.
    • Tron
      It appears that the decision is done; see letter.

      By Tron · Posted

      They can, badges of positions of responsibilities ;) It's a mixed bag, it always has been. When I was in the military the prior scouts fell into two baskets; the ones that actually learned something and the ones that were paper <insert any  rank you want here>.  We're not going to get a better program until national steps in and fixes the councils. The new background check is interesting; I wonder how many leaders in my district are going to get s-canned?
    • SiouxRanger
      It appears that the decision is done; see letter.

      By SiouxRanger · Posted

      Gives the impression that mom, dad, and all the kids are welcome, regardless of age, to attend a picnic. One of the consumers of BSA program graduates (Eagles) is the US military. We will see if its preference for Eagle Scouts continues or fades away. I have not been impressed with the scout craft skill set of Eagles, or any lesser rank for that matter, for the last 30 years. Few scouts know their knots, can build a fire, sharpen a knife, navigate with a compass and map, etc.
    • scoutldr
      It appears that the decision is done; see letter.

      By scoutldr · Posted

      I get the impression that  a troop is for ALL ages.
    • BetterWithCheddar
      It appears that the decision is done; see letter.

      By BetterWithCheddar · Posted

      Not a fan of the name "Family Scouting" ... it gives the impression that Mom and Dad can earn badges too. 🙂
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