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3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
A Great How-To Manual for New and Old Scouters May 20, 2009
By Robert G. Walton
"Robert G. Walton"
This is must reading for all adult Scout Leaders, whether new to Scouting or needing some fresh perspecives and new ideas. The author is perceptive in identifying the keys to a successful Scouting program, and recognizing the possible pitfalls to achieving success. He has applied his life-long experince in Scouting, first as a Scout, then as a Scout Leader, to help others find successful ways to organize and promote a dynamic Scouting program.
Jim Bednarski is a skilled management leader, and he has applied many of the sucessful management tools to his recommendations for Scouting programs. Jim's repeated admonition is to "keep it fun", and he has done just that with his Centennial look at Scouting in the 21st century.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Must-Read for Scouters! Mar 17, 2009
By John This is a great book for both new and experienced scouters! As a Scoutmaster I find this book provides wonderful insight and renewed motivation (and I think I'm already peaking that scale!) for something very important to me. The author is candid, open and writes his message in a direct and understandable way. Enjoy this one - I did!
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Preachy and condescending. May 30, 2011
By Daniel Todd Skiles
"DCgeek"
I may not have 35 years in scouting, but I found this to be less helpful than a personal sermon. From declaring the downfall of the American empire to his mini diatribe on the failure of English to provide him proper third-person pronouns (he invents his own - spi, spir, etc) whatever good might come from this book was missed because I couldn't get past the self-righteous sermons. Moving on to Richard Louv's "Last Child in the Woods" or other Scoutmaster resources.
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Must-read for any adult involved in Scouting or thinking about getting involved Dec 29, 2009
By Justin Szlasa This lively, fast read deconstructs how Scouting works and what makes a Scouting program successful. With a no-nonsense, business-like style Jim Bednarski draws on a lifetime of experience and a devotion to Scouting's core values to detail what's required for success at the "unit level." ("Unit level" is a volunteer-led Cub Scout Pack or Boy Scout Troop, which, in my experience, is where Scouting actually happens.) Old-timers will find a voice in this book. Professional Scouts will feel put on the spot. But the most important audience for this book is a father or a mother who doesn't know much about Scouts and is considering getting their son involved. There is no better resource to understand what Scouting is about, how to identify a quality Pack or Troop and how to be an effective volunteer. -- Justin Szlasa, Eagle Scout & producer/director 759: Boy Scouts of Harlem DVD NTSC Original Edition.
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Fantastic Sep 19, 2009
By Earl V. Johnson This is the best Scouting book I have read in many years. The man has a clear view of what is needed in Scouting to make it work in the 21st century. And, he has the experience to back it up. All Scout leaders, commissioners, and professionals in Scouting should read this book. I have served as an ADC for nearly 10 years. This is not a rehash of the old Scouting for Boys. It is more a modern scouting for leaders.
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