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bfurlow	04/11/2019 10:45AM   95 is a lot! I think we are at 79 in our pack this year and the main reason for that is we absorbed another pack that doubled our size! Definitely more than an hour a week, but it's a good time for both of my boys and I enjoy it too.
TomP	04/10/2019 06:04AM   Corsair: "Jackfish: "Congratulations Steve! Best wishes to you and your Troop. Just remember... "It's only an hour a week!" LOLOLOLOLOL Did you ever see the movie, "Follow Me, Boys!" with Fred MacMurray? It's solidly a wholesome, 1960s Disney-esque type movie, and I've watched it several times. I love the overall story of how a Scoutmaster can make such a great impact on the lives of the youth. " Will have to look for that movie. Sound like it would be beneficial. The troop I inherited is 95 scouts right now so, yea, One hour a week not so much! " Wow! 95 scouts is a great number. What is your troop's secret? Our troop goes about 25 to 30, which is fine. Numbers seem to be trending down in our area. I too am SM, can't imagine making it happen for 95. We are taking 23 to the BWCA this summer. I have not watched the movie, but have it on DVD.
DeanL	04/07/2019 10:18AM   Congratulations! A troop of 95 will keep you plenty busy, but the 'ol hour a week should do it. Lol! As everyone involved in leading scouts know the demands of the job are great but the real reward is helping the youth.
Corsair	04/18/2019 09:54PM   TomP: "Corsair: "Jackfish: "Congratulations Steve! Best wishes to you and your Troop. Just remember... "It's only an hour a week!" LOLOLOLOLOL Did you ever see the movie, "Follow Me, Boys!" with Fred MacMurray? It's solidly a wholesome, 1960s Disney-esque type movie, and I've watched it several times. I love the overall story of how a Scoutmaster can make such a great impact on the lives of the youth. " Will have to look for that movie. Sound like it would be beneficial. The troop I inherited is 95 scouts right now so, yea, One hour a week not so much! " Wow! 95 scouts is a great number. What is your troop's secret? Our troop goes about 25 to 30, which is fine. Numbers seem to be trending down in our area. I too am SM, can't imagine making it happen for 95. We are taking 23 to the BWCA this summer. I have not watched the movie, but have it on DVD. " No secret I guess. A lot of leaders have helped. The strong support from the Charter has helped as well. As big as we are, the challenges are many. Especially making sure none fall through the cracks.
Corsair	04/18/2019 09:54PM   TomP: "Corsair: "Jackfish: "Congratulations Steve! Best wishes to you and your Troop. Just remember... "It's only an hour a week!" LOLOLOLOLOL Did you ever see the movie, "Follow Me, Boys!" with Fred MacMurray? It's solidly a wholesome, 1960s Disney-esque type movie, and I've watched it several times. I love the overall story of how a Scoutmaster can make such a great impact on the lives of the youth. " Will have to look for that movie. Sound like it would be beneficial. The troop I inherited is 95 scouts right now so, yea, One hour a week not so much! " Wow! 95 scouts is a great number. What is your troop's secret? Our troop goes about 25 to 30, which is fine. Numbers seem to be trending down in our area. I too am SM, can't imagine making it happen for 95. We are taking 23 to the BWCA this summer. I have not watched the movie, but have it on DVD. " No secret I guess. A lot of leaders have helped. The strong support from the Charter has helped as well. As big as we are, the challenges are many. Especially making sure none fall through the cracks.
Corsair	04/08/2019 06:19PM   DeanL: "Congratulations! A troop of 95 will keep you plenty busy, but the 'ol hour a week should do it. Lol! As everyone involved in leading scouts know the demands of the job are great but the real reward is helping the youth." My favorite quote: "In 100 years nobody will care how much money I had, what kind of car I drove, or what house I owned. What matters is that I will have made the difference in a life of a boy"
Cedarboy	08/20/2019 12:24PM   Congratulations Corsair! Being a Scoutmaster was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. You will have highs and lows, just enjoy every moment. It will go fast. CB
AmarilloJim	08/20/2019 09:21AM   A good group of parents can make all the difference.
Corsair	04/06/2019 09:27AM   Jackfish: "Congratulations Steve! Best wishes to you and your Troop. Just remember... "It's only an hour a week!" LOLOLOLOLOL Did you ever see the movie, "Follow Me, Boys!" with Fred MacMurray? It's solidly a wholesome, 1960s Disney-esque type movie, and I've watched it several times. I love the overall story of how a Scoutmaster can make such a great impact on the lives of the youth. " Will have to look for that movie. Sound like it would be beneficial. The troop I inherited is 95 scouts right now so, yea, One hour a week not so much!
mirth	04/20/2022 04:10PM   mirth: "Congrats! Might be me in a few years, too. Good luck!" 3 years later... I got the patch too!
Corsair	03/31/2019 05:44PM
Jaywalker	03/31/2019 05:49PM   Hey, congratulations! Each one of my four Scoutmasters had a big influence on me, and I've always appreciated what they did. Best of luck to you in your new role!
Corsair	04/25/2022 08:56AM   mirth: "mirth: "Congrats! Might be me in a few years, too. Good luck!" 3 years later... I got the patch too!" Congrats!! It was a fun journey for me. I know it will be just as fun and rewarding for you as well!
mirth	04/01/2019 10:02AM   Congrats! Might be me in a few years, too. Good luck!
Jackfish	04/01/2019 11:07AM   Congratulations Steve! Best wishes to you and your Troop. Just remember... "It's only an hour a week!" LOLOLOLOLOL Did you ever see the movie, "Follow Me, Boys!" with Fred MacMurray? It's solidly a wholesome, 1960s Disney-esque type movie, and I've watched it several times. I love the overall story of how a Scoutmaster can make such a great impact on the lives of the youth.