It’s been said that the weekly troop meeting is the glue that holds a Scout troop together. From beginning to end, there should always be something happening creating a focus, capturing and maintaining the Scouts’ attention, and providing the grounds for rewarding experiences. There should be a period set aside to learn new things that are useful and relevant, moments that are amusing and entertaining, and opportunities to put skills into action in ways that are challenging and fun. Troop members should leave the meeting feeling invigorated, feeling good about Scouting, and feeling good about themselves.
For more about the impact of a well-planned and executed meeting, check out this Scout’s perspective: link to https://troopleader.scouting.org/troop-planning/monthly/troop-meetings/sample-troop-meeting/
Key to making this happen is planning and preparation. The Patrol Leaders’ Council will find the TROOP MEETING PLANNING FORM to be an invaluable tool to keep the meeting organized and productive, and Program Features will serve as a useful source of specific troop meeting, program ideas.
