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A Brief Background of the Scoutmaster Handbook (BSA)
7th Edition—The Official Scoutmaster Handbook (1981-1990)
Cover is a full-color reproduction of a Joeseph Csatari painting of a Scoutmaster teaching first aid to 3 Scouts. The book's contents are much like the last handbook, but the paper is much brighter, and the cartoons have been replaced with simple line drawings.
7th Edition Summary and Printing History
- title from title page—The Official Scoutmaster Handbook
- author uncertain
- cover is two-tone green with small cartoon of Scoutmaster & Scout in upper corner
- 1981-1990 (9 years)
- ~295 000 copies printed
- size 133x203x19 mm (5-1/4x8")
- 8 printings:
—1st printing (Jul 1981, 75 000 copies)—368 numbered pages
—2nd printing (Jan 1982, 30 000 copies)—368 numbered pages
—3rd printing (1982, ~30 000? copies)—368 numbered pages
—4th printing (Jun 1983, 35 000 copies)—368 numbered pages
—5th printing (Jun 1984, 35 000 copies)—368 numbered pages
—6th printing (Aug 1985, 30 000 copies)—368 numbered pages
—7th printing (Jul 1986, 30 000 copies)—368 numbered pages
—8th printing (May 1987, 30 000 copies—368 numbered pages
Actual 7th Edition Table of Contents
- Introduction to the World of Boy Scouting
- Part 1, LEADING THE TROOP
- 1, The Scoutmaster's Role
- 2, Starting Out as a Scoutmaster
- 3, Troop Organization and the Patrol Leaders' Council
- 4, The Patrol Method
- 5, Troop Meetings
- Part 2, HELPING THE BOY
- 6, Aims and Methods
- 7, Leadership
- 8, Understanding the Boy
- 9, Counseling
- Part 3, TOOLS TO DO THE JOB
- 10, Program Planning
- 11, The Outdoor Program
- 12, Advancement
- 13, Training Junior Leaders
- 14, Troop Administration
- 15, Games and Activities
- 16, Ceremonies
- 17, Uniforms and Insignia
- 18, Scouting Resources
- A Short History of Boy Scouting
- Index
8th Edition—The Scoutmaster Handbook (1990-1998)
The cover is an unbelievably contrived and over-posed photo of a Scoutmaster "helping" a Scout over a rock. Inside is an attractive book filled with full-color photos throughout. This was the last true Scoutmaster Handbook.
8th Edition Summary and Printing History
- title from title page—Scoutmaster Handbook
- author uncertain
- cover is a ridiculously posed photo of a Scoutmaster and Scouts
- 1990-1998 (8 years)
- ~?? copies printed
- size 133x203x19 mm (5-1/4x8")
- about 6 printings (I haven't kept up with different printings; any information you have is welcome):
—1st printing (May 1990, 50 000 copies)—264 numbered pages
—2nd printing (May 1992, 30 000 copies)—262 numbered pages
—3rd printing (May 1993, 30 000? copies)—262 numbered pages
—4th printing (Aug 1995, 30 000 copies)—268 numbered pages
—5th printing (Sep 1996, 29 000 copies)—268 numbered pages
—6th printing (1997?)
Actual 8th Edition Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. The Visit
- Chapter 2. The Troop Makeup
- Chapter 3. All About Patrols
- Chapter 4. Using Junior Leaders
- Chapter 5. Training Junior Leaders
- Chapter 6. The Aims and Methods of Scouting
- Chapter 7. Program Planning
- Chapter 8. Advancement
- Chapter 9. The Outdoor Program
- Chapter 10. Understanding Boys
- Chapter 11. Troop Administration
- Chapter 12. Scouting Resources
- Chapter 13. Uniforms and Insignia
- Chapter 14. History of Scouting
9th Edition—The Scoutmaster Handbook (1998-present)
Cover is a color photo-montage of smiling Scoutmasters, and Scouts hiking.
It's attractive, with full-color photos throughout. But its huge size (8.5x11"), and the fact that it must be placed in a ring binder when you remove it from it's clear wrapping, makes it awkward to use. No Scoutmaster will bring this thing to a campout, or be likely to take it with him to troop meetings. Give me back a real handbook that I can keep in my briefcase or take camping. And the $12 pricetag reduces how many adults will buy it.
9th Edition Summary and Printing History
- title from title page—Scoutmaster Handbook
- author uncertain
- cover is photo montage of smiling Scoutmasters and Scouts hiking
- 1998-present (8+ years)
- ?? copies printed
- size 216x279x12 mm (8-1/2x11")
- ?? printings (I haven't kept up with different printings; any information you have is welcome):
—1st printing (Dec 1998, 55 000 copies)—188 numbered pages
—2nd printing (2000?)
—3rd printing (2001?)
—4th printing (2002?)
—5th printing (2003?)
—6th printing (2005?)
Actual 9th Edition Table of Contents
- 1. Welcome, Scoutmaster!
- 2. The Adventure of Scouting
- 3. The Boy-Led Troop
- 4. The Boy-Led Patrol
- 5. Troop Meetings
- 6. Program Features
- 7. Training Junior Leaders
- 8. Troop Program Planning
- 9. The Outdoor Program
- 10. Advancement
- 11. Working with Boys
- 12. Membership
- 13. Opportunities for Older Scouts
- 14. Awards and Recognitions
- 15. The Uniform and Insignia
- 16. Chartered Organizations and Troop Committees
- 17. Troop Finances
- 18. Scoutmaster Support
- 19. Community Service
- 20. Resources
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Last Revision to This Page: 8 August 2006
Copyright © 2006 by Jeff Snowden
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