The Patrol Method and A "Cub-Friendly" Outing

Troop 1916

October 22, 2014

It’s always remarkable to witness a piece of advice that was offered about a century ago and find that it still works today. Scouting's founder, Robert Baden-Powell, once put the point of this Journal post in the clearest of terms: “The Patrol Method is not a way to operate a Boy Scout Troop, it is the only way. Unless the Patrol Method is in operation, you donʼt really have a Boy Scout Troop.” Agreed.

Troop 1916

October 20, 2014

Troop 1916's Journal

Troop 1916

October 20, 2014

Although "Blogs" are all the rage on today's websites, we like to think of this piece of real estate on Troop 1916's new website as more of a "Journal," a concept that seems to be a more fitting way to capture the experiences of a group of truly outstanding Boys Scouts from Northern Virginia.

Troop 1916

August 10, 2014

Sailing on the Potomac River

Troop 1916

August 10, 2014

What a splendid day to potter around in the waters of the Potomac River, just a few breezes south of our nation's capital. And that's exactly what a fine crew of Troop 1916 Scouts (and three intrepid adult Scouters) did this afternoon.

Troop 1916

July 20, 2014

Notes from Summer Camp 2014

Troop 1916

July 20, 2014

Summer Camp is a big deal for our Scouts each year. For some, it's their first time away from home for a week-long trip to the woods. But it's always a fun, learning experience, and the Scouts love attending Summer Camp.

So, as the Troop's Scoutmaster, I thought that you--the parents, families, and friends of our Scouts in Troop 1916--might enjoy a short series of daily accounts about what's happening at our biggest camping event of the year.