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The Scoutmaster’s Minute is brief in duration but one of the most important parts of a troop meeting. Occurring at the closing of the meeting, it is the thought that will go home with the boys. It is the time to teach one of the ideals of Scouting. The Scoutmaster’s Minute is a special time when you have the attention of all the boys in the troop, and it is your opportunity to convey a special message of inspiration. Many of the Scoutmaster’s Minutes listed below are parables, short stories about everyday people and occurrences that illustrate a moral attitude or religious principle. Boys are “visual” thinkers; they relate well to stories that are accompanied by props. Using a postage stamp as a prop, you can suggest that a stamp sticks to its job to get a letter to its destination. The moral is that Scouts should be as determined as a postage stamp to stick to a task until it is completed. On the following pages are some examples of Scoutmaster’s Minutes for you to use in inspiring the Scouts entrusted in your care, but don’t hesitate to begin a collection of your own inspirational messages to use in the future.

How to Use This App:

I have divided this application into nine major sections including such headings as Character, Teamwork, and Patriotism. There are scoutmaster minutes specific to each point of the Scout Law, the motto and the slogan. I have also added more than 300 of Aesop’s best known fables and several hundred famous quotes on the subjects of leadership, character, teamwork, goals setting and overcoming adversity.

I also have a special section that is a sort of Chicken Soup for the Tired Scoutmaster’s soul Called Notes to Scoutmasters; it might help you to read it.

A Bit More Advice:

You have an awesome opportunity to start your troop the right way. If you’re careful, you won’t have to unlearn mistakes or bad practices that creep into even good programs.

First, learn what the “right way” is by continuing training, from leader specific training through Wood Badge for the 21st Century. Attend roundtables and pick the brains of experienced Scouters. It is helpful to watch the scoutmasters with the best programs and imitate them.

Second, create a vision for your troop and include fun and adventure. Third, recruit other volunteers who share your vision and passion for excellence.

Lastly, do what all great Scoutmasters do—train the boy leaders, give them plenty of opportunities to succeed or fail, and guide them. Remember that the Unit is Boy Run, Used the Patrol Method. When your Scouts feel that they’re running the show and are having fun doing it, you’ll know you’re on the right track.

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