"I thought scouting was simply a program for teaching boys to camp, hike and enjoy the outdoors. After reading Trails to Testimony, I began to see scouting as a tool to do much more!"
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Brand New Scoutmaster
I just got called this past weekend to be a Scoutmaster for the troop in my neighborhood! For some reason, I knew it was coming. I’ve been involved as a “dad” on many an outing, I have a deep love for the outdoors and I have two boys that recently entered the program. So whadaya know… here we go! My familiarity with what the boys are asked to do for Merit Badges and Rank Advancement got me thinking: if they’re being asked to stay focused on scout stuff, then shouldn’t I be too? Ya know, lead by example? Also realizing these boys … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Leading by Example, New Leader
Tagged boy scouts, bsa, new scout leader, scoutmaster, square knot awards
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