Weekend Patrol Box #26 (opens in a new tab)
Fall is in the air, no doubt about it. Depending on where you are it might still be toasty warm during the day, or the trees might be at the height of color, or you have already had your fill of snow.
Topic
Patrol Method
Small groups of Scouts, led by Scouts. The patrol method was one of the most talked-about ideas in troop leadership, and these posts work through patrol leaders' councils, patrol identity and letting youth lead.
136 posts · 2007–2019
Patrol Method posts from 2009
11 posts
Troop Leadership Training: Troop Positions of Responsibility (opens in a new tab)
Troop Leadership Training is happening in November for our troop (more here ). In a very timely email, this link appeared from the email ether: Troop Positions of Responsibility The following leadership positions count toward Boy Scout advancement. For more information, see the Senior Patrol Leader Handbook (#32501) and Patrol Leader Handbook (#32502A).
Weekend Patrol Box #25 (opens in a new tab)
This week's Patrol Box was hard to put together. There was a lot of stuff to come across my plate this week, which is good for Scouters! What I don't use this week, will probably go into the hopper for next week.
Weekend Patrol Box #24 (opens in a new tab)
Hallowe'en is coming up fast, and there are plenty of Haunted Houses in our area to go to (including at Camp Rock Enon this weekend). This fundraising effort by our council shows the kind of project that can be accomplished when folks make an idea happen.
Patrol Spirit (opens in a new tab)
Continuing an examination of Patrols based on the 1960 Book The Patrol System (opens PDF file). 'Patrol Spirit' as described below is key to fostering strong Patrols- Patrol spirit doesn't spring up like a mushroom overnight. It can't be made to order.
Transition from Adult to Youth Leadership - The Patrol Leader's Council (opens in a new tab)
A healthy Patrol Leader's Council (PLC) is the heart of a youth led Troop. It should gather often to discuss and plan the Troop's program. The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) chairs the PLC, the Scribe keeps minutes and the meeting is open to Patrol Leaders (PL) and any other youth leaders.
Weekend Patrol Box #17 (opens in a new tab)
Great thing about a short holiday week is how quickly the weekend comes around again! We have our troop's first Eagle Court of Honor this Saturday, followed by a couple of hours working at Camp Rock Enon. Free lunch at CRE, so not too much cooking to do though!
Weekly Patrol Box #14 (opens in a new tab)
[Flexing my Patrol Box opening muscles...ouch!] I think hibernation season is about over, and it is time to get the Patrol Box out again. In fact, we have a big Webelos Crossover this weekend, so there is a lot to do.
Patrol Leader's Meeting (opens in a new tab)
Last night, as it's the Easter Holidays, the Scout Leader decided to have a Patrol Leader's meeting with the PLs and Assistant Patrol Leaders. It was a shame that only half were able to attend as the rest were away.
Let Your Scouts Lead
A great article from Scouting Magazine, worth posting in its entirety; Scouting Magazine - January-February 2009 Let Your Scouts Lead By Mark Ray Want to achieve a youth-led unit? Find the balancing point between helping them succeed and letting them flounder.
Annual Planning Meeting (opens in a new tab)
Annual Planning Meeting Monday January 5, 2009 For our Troop who has a PLC of four members and then a Troop of only about 6 t 9 more active scouts, I believe along with the rest of the adult leadership that I would be easier to conduct a Annual Planning meeting with the whole Troop.