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Adult volunteers sit around a folding table during a Scouting troop committee meeting, reviewing printed schedules and planning papers together.

Scout-Led Doesn’t Mean Adult-Free: Why Troop Committee Meetings Matter

By Digital

Troop committee meetings are the administrative backbone of any successful, scout-led Scouting program. While the scouts plan the adventures and lead the troop, the adult […]

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Scouts in uniform gather at sunrise near green canvas wall tents during an Order of the Arrow election at summer camp, while youth leaders wearing OA sashes speak to the troop.

Running OA elections in a large troop: What every Scout leader should know

By Jeff

Running OA elections in a large troop requires preparation to ensure Scouts do not just vote for familiar names. Troops can help by explaining the […]

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