small vs. big

[qwazse]

CC, quantity is a quality all it's own.

 

So Derrick, are you related to Robert? Are we getting in the middle of a family discussion here?

 

Leadership is a little different in a small troop. For example, most of your merit badge counselors will not be in house. Boys may have to make more contacts outside of their troop to get advancement done.

 

On the flip side, once you're on the trail, a team of 8 can cover a lot of ground. It's a lot easier to make a hike plan for one patrol than for four!

[Second Class]

Quantity has a quality of its own.

 

That is a true statement. A larger troop allows for continuity of patrols, assurance for Webelos that they are coming into a troop that will be there for their tenure.

 

I wish we could say we had enough adults. I fear that some parents think "it's a large troop, they don't need me". The last two years we didn't get many involved parents. This most recent batch has faired much better, as far as new adults is concerned.

 

One issue that is bothering me is learning all the new names. It takes longer for some reason!