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What to do when younger Scouts resent Troop's 'bossy' junior leaders

By Scouting magazine

A Scouter asked how new Scouts—who were used to being led by adults as Cub Scouts and now complain about older Scouts’ authoritarian leadership—can be helped to accept boy leadership in the troop.

How to respond when your school district limits recruiting night promotion

By Scouting magazine

Schools in Scouter C.S.’s area don’t let Scout units do much promotion for ‘School Night for Scouting.’ Packs and troops are limited to sending home fliers two weeks before the event. C.S. asks about other effective, low-cost ways to advertise recruiting nights.

Dealing with an unfriendly Scout

By Scouting magazine

A Scout is not welcomed in troop activities because the other boys say he is not friendly, reports a Scoutmaster. Readers offer ideas, including reminding Scouts to use the Scout Oath and Law in their relationships with other troop members.

Keeping Webelos Scouts active in their second year

By Scouting magazine

When committee member E.M.P. asked for ways to retain second-year Webelos Scouts, readers suggested more activities with Scout troops, unique service projects, and earning special awards.

What to do when older Scouts just want to hang out

By Scouting magazine

Scouter S.C.’s troop tries to keep older Scouts busy teaching skills to younger boys, but a few just want to hang out with their friends. He’s looking for suggestions to keep these older Scouts engaged in the troop program.

Qualities of the best patrols

By Scouting magazine

Green Bar Bill recounts the qualities of good patrols. A TROOP’S BEST patrols exhibit enthusiasm, teamwork, and camaraderie—that special spark known as patrol spirit. How do your patrols measure up? Here are some tips for building

How do you best serve a troop with many leaders?

By Scouting magazine

An assistant Scoutmaster says he feels unneeded in a troop with many adult leaders. Readers urge him to get plenty of training and use his skills and interests to find leadership opportunities.

Advice for preparing to become a Scoutmaster

By Scouting magazine

In our September issue, G.P. said he wanted to start a Boy Scout troop and that he had taken the first phase of Scoutmaster training. “Besides continuing training, what else can I do to ready myself for becoming a Scoutmaster?” he asked.

Scouters weigh in: Should den meetings include work on rank advancement?

By Scouting magazine

When Den Leader B.R. asked how much den meeting time should be devoted to advancement requirements, readers ranked working on achievements high on their list for planning meetings.

Tips for encouraging a large troop to be boy-led

By Scouting magazine

Readers respond to a unit committee member who asked how a troop of 100 boys might provide Scouts with opportunities to lead when adults find it easier to assume the leadership roles.