paldon21

Sorry, forgot one! TRAINING....100% Trained leadership is a goal for a reason. These boys and parents depend on you to provide them with the best there is in Scouting. Without training they just don't get the best from any of us. I've been a Scouter for 25 years now and consider myself a lifetime learner. I wouldn't still be involved if I didn't fully support the BSA Programs.

All the above recommendations are very well written. The only thing I feel I can add is to start calling the boys when they stop coming,,Don't wait,,Start with we missed your son Johnny last night and I just wanted to let you know what we did so we can keep him current with what the boys are doing, If 2 meetings go by another friendly light conversation may give you the answer you need. I have never experienced a drop out without full understanding as to why. If they went to another unit I wish them happiness and a great Scouting future. If they got involved in a sport and didn't think they co