Scoutmaster conference objective is to make sure the Scout has participated in the Eight Methods of Scouting Ideals; Leadership development; Patrols; Outdoors; Advancement;. Adult association, Uniform and Personal growth;

The conference will discuss how the scout established he meet the requirements for advancement.

Second and First Class Advancements

· · “Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life.”

Scout Oath: “To help other people at all times”; practice The Good Turn Concept

(i.e. community service; Can Do Drive)

Star , Life and Eagle Advancements

· · “Be active in your troop and patrol for a least 4 months.(Star), 6 months.(Life and Eagle)”

To be “active” means exhibit enough participation in the troop program (troop outdoor activity , troop meetings and fund raisers) to support the "patrol method". (group living and citizenship)

· · “Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life.”

Scout Oath: “To help other people at all times”; practice The Good Turn Concept (i.e. community service; Can Do Drive)

· · “Serve actively for 4 months (Star) 6 months (Life / Eagle) in a position of responsibility.”

To be “serve actively” means exhibit enough participation in the position of responsibility to meet the performance requirements of that leadership position.

The conference will review scouts participation in the troop program by discussing the following questions.

Tenderfoot scouting program review questions

· · What did you do at your last patrol meeting?

· · Talk about your last Troop camp out. The cooking, fire building, tent set-up and KP.

· · How would the first aid skills you learned help on a camp out?

· · Where did you learn how to fold the American flag?

· · Where did you go on your hike? How did you choose the location?

· · If you were on a hike and got lost, what would you do?

· · Why do we whip or fuse the ends of a rope?

· · What is the "Buddy System" that we use in Scouting? When do we use it?

· · What does it mean to a Tenderfoot Scout to "Be Prepared"?

· · Do you feel that you have done your best to complete the requirements for Tenderfoot? And why?

· · What "good turn" have you done today?

· · What do you like best about our Troop?

· · What does it mean for a Scout to be "Kind"?

· · When do you plan to have the requirements completed for 2nd Class?

The conference will review scouts participation in the troop program by discussing the following questions.

Second Class scouting program review questions

· · How many patrol meetings have you attended in the last 3 months?

· · What did your patrol do at its last meeting?

· · Talk about a service project in which you participated.

· · Where did you go on your last Troop camp out? Did you have a good time? Why?

· · Why is it important to be able to identify animals found in your community?

· · Tell us about the flag ceremony in which you participated.

· · What is in your personal first aid kit?

· · What have you learned about handling woods tools (axes, saws, etc.)?

· · How are a map of the area and a compass useful on a camp out?

· · Have you ever done more than one "good turn" in a day?

· · Have you earned any merit badges? Which ones? Why did you choose them?

· · Did you attend summer camp with our Troop last summer?

· · What was your best (worst) experience at summer camp?

· · Do you plan to attend summer camp with our Troop next summer?

· · What suggestions do you have for improving our Troop?

· · How is it possible to live the Scout Oath and Law in your daily life?

· · What does it mean to say, "A Scout is Trustworthy"?

· · When do you expect to complete the requirements for 1st Class?

The conference will review scouts participation in the troop program by discussing the following questions.

First Class scouting program review questions

· · How many Troop meetings do you attend each month?

· · What part of Troop meetings are most rewarding to you?

· · What is the Scout Slogan? What does it mean for a 1st Class Scout?

· · Tell us about your last camp out with the Troop. Where did you go?

· · How did you help with meal preparation? Did you have a good time?

· · If you were in charge of planning and preparing a dinner for your next camp out, what would you select?

· · As a 1st Class Scout, what do you think the Star, Life, and Eagle Scouts will expect from you on an outing?

· · Why do you think that swimming is emphasized in Scouting?

· · Why is it important for you to know how to transport a person who has a broken leg?

· · Why is it important for you to be able to recognize local plant life?

· · What does it mean to say, "A Scout is Courteous"?

· · Why are merit badges a part of Scouting?

· · What is your most favorite part of Scouting?

· · Least favorite?

· · How does a Scout fulfill his "Duty to Country"?

· · How do you define "Scout Spirit"?

· · Who was Lord Baden-Powell?

· · When do you think you might be ready for Star Scout?

The conference will review scouts participation in the troop program by discussing the following questions.

Star scouting program review questions

· · How many Troop outings have you attended in the last three months?

· · Talk about the last service project in which you participated.

· · What does it mean for a Star Scout to "Be Prepared" on a daily basis?

· · How have the Scout skills that you have learned helped you in a non-Scouting activity?

· · How many merit badges have you earned?

· · What was the most difficult (fun, challenging, expensive, etc.)?

· · Which is more important: Becoming a Star Scout, or learning the skills prescribed for a Star Scout

· · What leadership positions have you held outside of your patrol?

· · What are your personal leadership goals and objectives?

· · How would you get a Scout to do an unpleasant task?

· · What is our "Duty to God"?

· · What does it mean to say "A Scout is Loyal"?

· · How are the Scout Oath and Law part of your daily life?

· · What is the Outdoor Code? Why is it important?

· · When do you plan on achieving the Life rank?

The conference will review scouts participation in the troop program by discussing the following questions.

Life scouting program review questions

· · What is the most ambitious pioneering project with which you have assisted? Where?

· · What has been your worst camping experience in Scouting?

· · How many patrol meetings has your patrol held in the last three months?

· · How many of them have you attended?

· · Of the merit badges you have earned, which one do you think will be of greatest value to you as an adult? Why?

· · Why do you think that the three "Citizenship" merit badges are required for the Eagle Rank?

· · What is your current leadership position within the Troop?

· · How long have you held that position?

· · What particular challenges does it present?

· · What is Leadership?

· · How do you choose between a school activity, a Scout activity, and a family activity?

· · Why do you think that Star and Life Scouts are required to contribute so much time to service projects?

· · What service projects are most rewarding to you? Why?

· · How has Scouting prepared you for the future?

· · What does it mean to say, "A Scout is Reverent"?

· · What does "Scout Spirit" mean to a Life Scout?

· · Why do you think that Scouting for Food is referred to as a "National Good Turn".

· · The Scout Oath refers to "Duty to Self"; what duty do we have to ourselves?

· · Have you begun to think about an Eagle Service Project?

· · What are you thinking about doing? When?