Another Scouting friend often has to cancel meetings at a moment's notice, but his Scouts know how to hold their own patrol meetings at a member's home. Keep track of volunteers. When Scouters move to other parts of the country we need to take the time to send a letter of introduction to the Scout council in their new locale. This way, we will be less likely to lose them in the transfer. Spread out the work.
Many hands make light work.
Overworked Scouters who, in addition to holding exciting weekly programs, are expected to coordinate field trips and camps, service projects, and fund raisers may soon tire and quit. By involving a variety of people, you can free section leaders to do their important work with their young members. We had three leaders in our troop last year. No one was able to attend all our meetings but, between us, we usually fielded two adults for every troop night. Recognize the contribution of our volunteers.