Leader Advice and Inspiration Archives - Page 2 of 12

This Scouter ensures there’s room for all in Scouting

By Michael Freeman

This field director in the Palmetto Council helps everyone find their place in Scouting.

Ideas from your fellow Scouters

By Michael Freeman

Need some encouragement or ideas on how to run your unit? Let’s ask your fellow Scouters.

The New-Leader Guide: Tips to Get You Started Down the Scouting Trail

By Michael Freeman

We created this handy guide to help you through the first months of your Scouting career. Half of the tips stem from our own experience; the other half come from Scouters across the country.

This Webelos den leader is welcoming girls to her pack

By Michael Freeman

She’s welcoming girls to her pack with open arms.

How your pack can live happily alongside other youth activities

By Michael Freeman

It can be a juggling act to find time for Scouting, sports and other extracurricular activities, but it is possible.

This volunteer builds the foundation for unit success

By Michael Freeman

After a bad experience, this volunteer still saw the value in Scouting.

This volunteer is growing Scouting in the inner city

By Michael Freeman

Lauren Hopper grew up as a Boy Scout tagalong, always envious that she couldn’t fully participate. As an adult, she has gotten that chance.

10 historic BSA moments every Scouter should know

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From the first Eagle Scout to the first pinewood derby and more: How many of these historic BSA moments do you recognize?

Scouter Ginny Conway shares how the Order of the Arrow strengthens her troop

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The Order of the Arrow is no ordeal for Ginny Conway — it’s a way for her to help retain and recruit more Scouts.

Why you should exercise caution — not impatience — during a Scout trip

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Four scenarios prove that it’s better to exercise caution — not impatience — during an outing with Scouts.