Some of you have told me that I’m in a rut. All I ever write about is the importance of a
good solid program to the success of our Scouting Units. Well, for those of you that feel this way,
this letter is going to give you more evidence that I’m stuck on the same
theme.
If you are going to influence a boy; if you are going
to help a boy grow to manhood with moral, mental and physical strength, then
you are going to have to have him with you on a regular basis. If a boy never comes to your Unit’s meeting,
then you have no chance to influence him.
The only way that you are going to have a boy with you
is if you have an exciting program. It is also no secret as to what constitutes
an exciting program. What boys are
looking for is an opportunity to do things in the out-of-doors. They will tolerate indoor activities, if they
lead to an outdoor activity. Give your
boys an opportunity to plan an outdoor activity every month if you have a Troop
or plan frequent outings if you have a Pack.
These are the simple secrets to having an exciting active program in
your unit.