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Leaders

How to get the most from junior assistant Scoutmasters

By Scouting magazine

When Scouter J.H. asked how to best use a troops 16- and 17-year-old leaders, readers cited many ways JASMs can contribute, while in the process gaining experience for a future role as an adult Scout leader.

Leader Advice and Inspiration

Instilling pride in a new troop and its patrols

By Scouting magazine

When Scoutmaster C.R. asked for help in motivating his young Scouts, readers noted that unit pride starts with adult leaders setting the right example while providing a program full of “gee whiz” activities.

Leader Advice and Inspiration

Ways a troop can economize on long road trips

By Scouting magazine

In our October issue, Scoutmaster J.C.H. asked for ideas on saving money during a troop high adventure trip. Reader suggestions included staying at military bases, college campuses, or Scout council camps.

Leader Advice and Inspiration

A convincing case for boy-run troops

By Scouting magazine

When Scout M.S. noted in our September issue that adults in his troop won’t let junior leaders make decisions, readers responded with some strategies for realizing the important goal of boy-led troop leadership.

Advancement & Awards

Motivating Scouts who don't advance in rank

By Scouting magazine

Scouter M.A. noted in our March-April issue that some Scouts almost never advance in rank. Should the troop committee’s board of review find out why? M.A. asked. What else might motivate boys to advance?

Advancement & Awards

Ideas for a memorable Eagle Court of Honor

By Scouting magazine

Are your troop’s Eagle Scout ceremonies are lacking innovation and excitement? Readers offer many ideas on how to make the ceremony more memorable.

Leaders

Raising enthusiasm and attendance at Patrol Leaders' Council meetings

By Scouting magazine

In our May-June issue, Scouter W.F. wrote that in all the troops he’s been associated with, enthusiasm and attendance at patrol leaders’ council meetings were poor. Realizing teen-agers lead busy lives, W.F. asked how we can ensure they participate in troop program planning.

Leaders

Ideas for pack money-earning projects

By Scouting magazine

In our March-April issue, Pack Committee Chair P.B. requested some good ideas for the pack’s money-earning projects. Readers offered an assortment of success stories.

Leader Advice and Inspiration

Scouters weigh in on the battle of the sexes

By Scouting magazine

In our October issue, M.B., a female Scouter, reported that the Scoutmaster of her troop did not work well with women leaders and passed along his “male chauvinist” attitudes to the Scouts. M.B. asked, “What should I do?”

Leaders

Advice on recruiting qualified Scout leaders

By Scouting magazine

Troop Committee Member J.B. reported in our May-June issue that her son’s troop has constant turnover among its adult leaders. Many activities have to be canceled when a Scoutmaster leaves, and the troop has no sense of unity. What can be done?