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[Fuzzy Bear 12]

I have noticed in so many instances in this forum that the best answers are generally quoted from a specific handbook, guide, or site.

 

There are three new people in our district and each of them is new to Scouting. One will be a Committee Chairman of a local Boy Scout unit. One will be a Scoutmaster of another unit. One Dad would like to get on board but wants to know more about Scouting before he commits.

 

What books, websites and training do you recommend in each case to give the individual the most information for the time spent?

 

Thank you for your input. I know that I will be able to share this knowledge with others.

 

FB

[FScouter 24]

As a start, I'd suggest the national BSA website:

For a basic overview of scouting:

http://www.scouting.org/boyscouts/faststart/concepts/index.html

For basic info about the troop committee:

http://www.scouting.org/boyscouts/faststart/committee/index.html

For basic info about troops:

http://www.scouting.org/boyscouts/faststart/index.html

For basic info about Scouting:

http://www.scouting.org/factsheets/index.html

 

Fast Start training should be the first stop for any new leader, or interested parent, followed by New Leader Essentials training. Fast Start comes in different flavors: Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing. Take your pick, or do them all. Borrow a video tape from the Scout office, or view the training on-line through the national web site.

 

Attend the Roundtable meeting and ask a lot of questions.

 

Books:

Troop Committee Guidebook

Scoutmaster Handbook

Cub Scout Leader Guide

 

All are available at the Scout Shop, and each one has an extensive list of further resources.