Re: Interpreter Strip

> The problem is that we are having difficulty finding
> anyone to test either the adult or the Scout.

Does your local high school have a Spanish teacher who would be
willing to test the candidates? I have suggested this route for
a couple of my scouts who were interested in earning the
Interpreter strip.

> District has no list and states if the adult feels
> comfortable wearing the strip go ahead and wear it
> and test the Scout

> Council has no list and states 'If you're sure the
> adult can speak the language, just have him wear it'

I would argue AGAINST using the "honor" system for adults,
because it creates one set of requirements for adults and one
for boys. The requirements are VERY clear, and they DO NOT
state "if the adult feels comfortable ..." If you can find a
Spanish teacher who would be willing to do this for a boy, s/he
would undoubtedly be willing to do it for a leader, also.
(ESPECIALLY with the adult in question who's fluent in Spanish:
most language teachers would LOVE to occasionally carry on a
REAL conversation in their language -- they might even ask the
adult to come in to one of their classes for the students'
benefit.)

Your concern that you could get adults who really CAN'T meet
the requirements is valid. That's why the requirements were
established as written. The whole purpose of the Interpreter
Strip is NOT to have another neat patch on our uniforms, but to
provide a quick identification to international Scouts as to
someone they can turn to for help. (Those with Interpreter
Strips will be in great demand at the World Jamboree ...)

YiS
Chuck Batteau -- SM, Troop 751, Glen Allen VA USA
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CHARLES.R.BATTEAU@BellAtlantic.COM
I used to be an Eagle ...
maybe they meant an hour a DAY! :-)

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