Selected items from our January-February 1998 edition ...

Why They Coaxed Scout Troops Into Camp

The decision to change summer camps from a mass of individual boys to separate troop campsites marked a fundamental change in BSA operations philosophy.

Newsletters Spread the Word

An eye-catching publication from your Scout unit is easy to produce on a home computer using desktop publishing software.

Making Good Boys Better

How do you make den discipline a source of pride, growth, and fun, instead of a cause of leader burnout? (Hint: The answer includes a beach towel, "Talking Feathers," and "Triangles of Valor."

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