Presenting a Fun Troop Meeting

  1. VIEW THIS VIDEO and then regularly plan the agenda for weekly troop meetings, using the Troop Meeting Planning Form as a point of reference.
  2. Aim at approaching each segment of the troop meeting’s agenda from an entertainment perspective.
    • Pre-opening Gathering Period – Ready to go, varied, presented with enthusiasm, with rewards for successful participation.
    • Opening Ceremony – Well-presented with creative ideas.
    • SPL Announcements – Presented with enthusiasm and possibly some levity.
    • Group Instruction – Well-prepared and delivered with enthusiasm, enhanced with visuals and props.
    • Skills Instruction – Well-prepared and delivered with enthusiasm, enhanced with visuals and props.
    • Breakout Groups – Well-prepared and delivered with enthusiasm (pre-meeting communication is key).
    • Activity – Presented in accordance with the fundamental conditions for successful activities.
    • Leader’s Minute – Samples
    • Closing Ceremony – Well-presented with creative ideas.
  3. Assign a youth leader or leaders, and in some instances a patrol, to conscientiously prepare and present various parts of the troop meeting’s agenda for each meeting to come.