SMRoberts

Thnaks again to all those who have replied. I appreciate the advice and motivation. I do plan on woodbadge training once I get this new ASM going. I would like to be able to exprience that along with him so that we are on the same page and with the same or at least similar commitment levels.

Thanks for the replies. Jambo, you are definitely right that a troop needs at least two patrols. Right now we have one. I am working on both growing the troop and parent involvement. I was fortunate to be a member of a well ran troop as a scout. It will take time to get where I want to be, but we will get there. We have a committee. I won't comment on their performance on a public forum, but I am actively seeking another dedicated ASM. I will have myself and all other adult leaders fully trained. One thing I have relied on recently is the support of another smaller local troop. We attended camp together the last two summers and have had a great time together. I am learning alot from that SM and look forward to many more intertroop activities.

My name is Dale Roberts. I am 26 years old. I am married with two daughters and another child on the way. I am the Scoutmaster of Troop 7019 of Vallejo, CA. We are in the Mt. Diablo-Silverado Council. 7019, which we just call ourselves 19, is an LDS sponsored troop. Like most other LDS troops we are very small compared to other units. I work for the local gas and electric utility. I am looking forward to participating on this site as much as I can. I'm sure I will have plenty of questions in the future too.