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July 20, 2015July 20, 2015

Financial practices for units: Bank accounts

In the first article in this series, I offered some recommendations on being prepared financially through creating and following an annual unit budget. In this post, we’ll look at some banking best practices for your troop or pack.

Let me first say that I am not a lawyer or a CPA. The points that follow are gathered from reliable past practices as well as my understanding from folks who do know better. As always, check with your own people if you’d like definitive advice that applies to you (it’ll probably cost you, though).

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July 16, 2015July 14, 2015

Newbie summer camp advice

In one of the Scouting circles on Google Plus, a member asked for advice on going to summer camp for the first-time as an adult. “What one thing should I bring, or not bring? Â Or what should I absolutely do?”

Circle members offered a variety of recommendations. Some of the “what to bring” ideas were: Continue reading “Newbie summer camp advice”

July 13, 2015July 24, 2018

Eight fall recruiting ideas you haven’t tried

Fall is approaching, whether we realize it or not, and with it comes our most productive recruiting season. School starts back up, and our Cub Scout program kicks into gear. Each year, packs need to form new Tiger dens and add to the others, replacing those who aren’t returning or have moved away.

We also need to make an effort to reach out to all available youth and give them the opportunity to join Scouting. Even if they’ve seen us before, boys grow and develop and their interests change rapidly. Last year’s lukewarm prospect may be this year’s go-getter.

By now, every pack should have held its annual program planning meeting – if yours hasn’t, get together as soon as possible to map out the year’s pack meetings and activities. You should also be scheduling your recruiting events: Continue reading “Eight fall recruiting ideas you haven’t tried”

July 9, 2015July 8, 2015

The Outdoor Code

Most troops start off their meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a usually speedy recitation of the Scout Oath and Scout Law:

Okay, so Frankfurter patrol, Scout Oath!

Scout Sign!Â A Scout is Trustworthy Loyal…

NO! Scout Oath!

Oh…Â OnmyhonorIwilldomybest…

Yeah, we’ve all been there. But does your troop follow these with the Outdoor Code? Continue reading “The Outdoor Code”

July 6, 2015July 3, 2015

Q&A: Older Scouts; cell phones at camp

questionmark_200 Time for answers to a couple more questions from readers. This time, the questions deal with older Scouts and patrol organization, and what to do about cell phones at summer camp.

Engaging older Scouts

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