randjack,

Hi!

I didn't actually go enthusiastically seeking the job of scoutmaster. In fact, I declined it for over a year. Eventually it became advisable to keep the troop (and my own 2 boys) on track. However I have eventually come to like it.

I have enjoyed three particularly encouraging successes:

1. I have been able to redirect our somewhat nontraditional troop into more conventional modes.

2. We have changed the focus of our meetings so as to tremendously upgrade our basic scouting skills.

3. One boy was the perfect enfant terrible. I'd have sworn he was out get me. We have worked on his behavior using positive and negative conditioning. He is now fairly well self-disciplined.

Regards,

John