JE> The problem to make it not look like a troop in 
 JE> disarray (although it does
 JE> border it) is that their is currently no sitting 
 JE> ScoutMaster and I as well as
 JE> one other ASM have been trying to keep things afloat and due to work
 JE> constraints, are relying on a prayer and a whisper 
 JE> that out committee hurriedly
 JE> finds a replacement Scoutmaster.  The troop has been without an acting
 
Sounds like a red letter camp, John.
 
From my perspective, having taken over a Troop 2 yrs ago that was in 
disarray--your Troop is.
 
The solution I recommend is to hold a parent's meeting and explain that is 
someone does not step forward as a Scoutmaster, the Troop folds.
 
This sounds drastic, but either the boys whom are there "get the programme", 
or they don't.  It is better to have the boys in another Troop to get the 
programme they are there for, rather then carry on for the sake of the 
charter, etc.
 
It sounds harsh, I know, but it is the best course, in my opinion.
 
Good luck, and Good Scouting.
 
David Giles
Scoutmaster
3rd Widdifield Troop
North Bay, Ont. CANADA
 
and, former:
 
Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner
Comanche Trail Council
BSA
Brownwood, TX
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