Scouting, Volume 28, Number 3, March 1940 Page: 34
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These OUTER'S
BOOKSHELF
Leader by Destiny by Jeanette
Eaton; published by Harcourt,
Brace and Co., New York ($3.00).
A biography of George Washing-
ton which makes him a very hu-
man person as well as a great man.
The Boy Scouts Book of Indoor
Hobby Trails, edited by Franklin
K. Mathiews, Chief Scout Librar-
ian; published by D. Appleton-
Century Company, New York
($2.50).
Intimate Glimpses of Old Saint
Mary's, by George Morgan Knight,
Jr.; published by Meyer & Thal-
heimer, 10 North Howard Street,
Baltimore, Md. ($5.00). A delight-
ful, well illustrated, 146-page
book about Maryland's most his-
toric county.
SURVEY GRAPHIC
'"T^HE third in the Survey Graphic
"Calling America" series is
their February, 1940, issue entitled
"Homes—Front Line of Defense
for American Life." Like its pre-
decessors in this series, the Feb-
ruary issue of the Survey Graphic
is one that has particular interest
for Scouters. This special issue
may be secured for 40c (or three
for $1.00). Orders should be sent
direct to Survey Associates, Inc.,
112 East 19th Street, New York,
N. Y.
PATROL LEADER
TRAINING HELPS
THE latest reprint of the Hand-
book for Scoutmasters includes
twenty new pages of detailed ma-
terial on Patrol Leader Training,
which is receiving favorable com-
ment among Scoutmasters who
have hoped for more of this type
of material. These pages are based
on a series of articles published in
Scouting from January to July,
1938.
WHAT IS A
SCOUTMASTER?
'~T"VHE following list of qualifica-
tions for a Scoutmaster may at
first sight appear somewhat dis-
maying, but a study will convince
of its essential soundness. Also, it
carries a number of valuable re-
minders of points in the relation-
ship between Scoutmaster and boy
which sometimes slip from one's
mind.
The list was compiled by a
group of American Scouters seated
around a fire, popping and eating
corn and talking Scouting "shop."
It resulted from a chance question,
following a conversational lull:
"Just what is a Scoutmaster? I
mean what sort of a fellow should
he be?"
A SCOUTMASTER
He has a sense of humor.
He is not easily discouraged.
He has not forgotten his own boy-
hood.
He is a skillful, quiet guide—not
bossy.
He knows that loyalty is a two-
track system.
He treats boys with respect and
consideration.
He realizes that his own life is his
best sermon.
He gives praise for worth while
conduct and achievement.
He knows that a challenge means
more than a bawling out.
He thinks an incorrigible is a
bright boy doing wrong things.
He is the first man his boys think
of when they're up against it.
He does not talk morals into a boy;
he listens and lets the boy talk.
He knows the intimate, personal
aspirations of each one of his Scouts.
He never minimizes the seriousness
of an offense, though his attitude to-
ward the offender is sympathetic.
He senses the deep devotion of a
band of loyal fellows and is learning
to blaze the trail that leads to God.
He follows the advice of Woodrow
Wilson in his attitude toward Patrol
Leaders: "The trustworthiness of men
who are trusted grows with the trust."
He has smelled the wood smoke at
twilight, felt the quiet hush of the
evening camp, caught the spirit of the
open road and the forest trail.
A big order — but the glorious
thing is that so many Scoutmasters
are just that sort of fellow.
—From The Scout Leader
(Canada) January 1940
SCOWING
Published. Monthly, except August,
by the
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
2 PARK AVE., NEW YORK, N. Y.
Subscription Price: One Dollar a Year
E. S. Martin, Editor
Chester B. Eaton, Assistant Editor
Geo. W. Goddard, Art Editor
NATIONAL OFFICERS OF THE
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Honorary President
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Honorary Vice-Presidents
Herbert Hoover, Colin H. Livingstone,
Daniel Carter Beard, William G. McAdoo
President
Walter W. Head
V ice-Presidents
John Sherman Hoyt, Stuart VV. French, Theodora
Koosevelt, Mell E. Wilkinson, Frank G. Hoover
National Scout Commissioner
Daniel Carter Beard
Treasurer
Lewis Gawtry
Chief Scout Executive
James E. West
Deputy Chief Scout Executive
George J. Fisher
EDITORIAL BOARD
E. K. Fretwell John H. Finley
Wheeler McMillen
VOL. XXVIII INDEX NUMBER 3
MARCH, 1940
Page
The Importance of Trained Leadership.... 3
Highlights from Nationwide Broadcast 4
Thirtieth National Council Meeting 5
George W. Olmsted—In Memoriam 9
Timely Tips on Scout Protection 19
Cable from England 23
Greetings from International Bureau 31
What Is a Scoutmaster 34
PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS
Planning the Outdoor Program 6-7
Wilderness Camping at Philturn 7
Year-Round Conservation Project 8
April Program Suggestions:
International Scout Day 10-11
Remarkable Troop Committee 10-11
Good Turns 11-12
Forestry Week—April 1 to 7 12-13
Conservation, Birds, Projects 13-14
Camping and Hiking 14-15
"Uniformities," The Scout Uniform IS
Suggested Meeting Programs 16-17
The Boys' "Say" about Troop Budget 18
Birdhouse Projects ....23
Old Timer on March Boys' Life 24
Wood-Collecting Projects 32
NEWS FOR THE FIELD
Motion Pictures 18
The Scout Field Page:
Membership as of Dec. 31, 1939 20
Clarification: Ad Altare Dei Award....20
Boys and Girls Week 20
The White Bear Decoration 20
Definition of "Americanism" 20
Easter Seal Sale 20
Policy Statement re: Cooperation 21
Essay Contest 21
Bound Volumes of Scouting 21
Scholarship Information for Scouts....22-23
Broadcasts 26
Coming Events 26
Dr. Hart Receives L.L.D. Degree 27
New Sea Scout Manual 27
February Cover—"Reverence" 28
Cold Weather Emergency Service 33
The Scouter's Bookshelf 34
"Survey Graphic" 34
Patrol Leader Training Helps 34
Page Thirty-four
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