The troop meeting at the BEGINNING of the Senior Patrol Leaders' term:
Meetings are planned and carried out by the Scouts with the guidance of the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters. A typical troop meeting will have a review of activities that have just passed, discussion and planning on future activities, some skill development or practice, Patrol time, and possibly a brief ceremony or discussion on topics highlighting Scouting ideals.
The troop meeting at the END of the Senior Patrol Leaders' term:
Troop 268 is Scout-led, adult-supervised, and utilizes the Patrol Method. It is important to keep in mind that the real leadership in a Scout troop comes from the Scouts themselves. Adults are involved to maintain safety, provide guidance when necessary, and make sure the aims of Scouting are being met. The Scouts run the troop program. Allowing the Scouts to run their troop provides opportunity for personal growth and chances to learn leadership skills.