I would like to share with you again about the Methods of Scouting. You may remember there are 8 “Methods” in Scouting. This is how we accomplish our goals. The methods are: The Ideals, The Patrol Method, The outdoors, Advancement, Association with Adults, Personal Growth and Leadership Development. Last month, I wrote about the uniform. … Continue reading SCOUTMASTER CORNER
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Welcome to March Troop 204!This month brings more Scout events & committee tasks as well. Another great camping trip & our quarterly Court of Honor are among those items. Please be sure to review the entirety of The Bugle for all the latest info. If you haven’t done so yet please be sure to sign … Continue reading TROOP 204 COMMITTEE
This time of year, is ideal for talking about Advancement. First, let me recap the methods of Scouting: Advancement, Ideals, Patrols, Outdoors, Adult association, Personal growth, Leadership development and the Uniform. Advancement has been of particular interest to me lately as it has been a hot item in the Troop. Those of you that have … Continue reading SCOUTMASTER CORNER
SCOUTMASTER CORNER I want to continue talking about the methods of Scouting. The Methods of Scouting define HOW we do what we do. This month, I want to write specifically about the outdoor program. I have often said that Scouting is three-quarters outing.There is a good reason why troop 204 makes a point of camping … Continue reading SCOUTMASTER Corner
Patrols: The patrol method gives Scouts an experience in group living and participating citizenship. It places a certain amount of responsibility on young shoulders and teaches boys how to accept it. The patrol method allows Scouts to act in small groups where they easily can relate to eachother. These small groups determine troop activities through … Continue reading SCOUTMASTER CORNER
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