The Scoutmaster Conference... Not Just for Rank Advancement Anymore

The Scoutmaster conference is exclusive to Troop operations. However, the concepts and policies apply to all unit leaders*. Its recommended that confidential notes be taken during the conference. A scoutmaster conference is not meant to be a retesting of scout skills. In Scoutmaster training its described as; "The conference is not a retest of the requirements upon which a Scout has been signed off. It is a forum for discussing topics such as ambitions, life purpose, and goals for future achievement, for counseling, and also for obtaining feedback on the unit’s program. "

The Scoutmaster Conference for non-rank advancement:
🧩 Observed Behavior
🧩 Slowing Down Advancement or Participation
🧩 Addressing Issues from Other Scouts
🧩 Planning Advancement or Leadership Positions
🧩 More… New Scout Interview, Patrol Satisfaction, Special Updates, etc.

More information is available in the Scouts BSA Guide to Advancement section 4.2.3.5 Unit Leader (Scoutmaster) Conference: https://www.scouting.org/resources/gu...

🌎 Scouts BSA Guide to Advancement: https://www.scouting.org/resources/gu...
🌎 Understanding the Scoutmaster conference: https://scoutingmagazine.org/2014/12/...

⏱ Time Stamp & Video Jump List:
0:00 Video Startup
0:17 Is a Scoutmaster conference exclusive to only Troops?
0:49 How can a Scoutmaster conference stay private within YPT?
1:16 What are other reasons to have a Scoutmaster conference?
1:57 Where do leaders learn about Scoutmaster conferences?
2:28 What is the primary goal of a Scoutmaster's conference?
2:40 Can you have a Scoutmaster conference for other issues?
3:03 Should you have a Scoutmaster conference if a scout is slowing down?
3:25 Can Pack leaders use the Scoutmaster conference concept to address issues?
3:50 Are there other reasons to have a Scoutmaster conference?
4:14 Should the Scoutmaster conference, be used for patrol placement?

🎧 PodCast: https://anchor.fm/scouterstan

#scouterstan #scouting #scoutleader ‪@ScouterStan‬ © 2020, S RICHARDS LLC