From: Ken Walker (ken.walker@MSCSOFTWARE.COM)
Date: Sat Jan 29 2000 - 09:50:00 CST
Murphy Peter said:
>> any one that refuses to practice two deep leadership in *ALL*
>> scouting activities has no business being a leader. It is a small price
>to pay
>
>Steve, I respectfully disagree with *ALL*. Yes, we should practice
>two deep leadership for the protection and safety of the Scouts
>and the Scouters. But what do you do in these situations:
The rest deleted (so I don't go BACK on the moderated list!!!)
Guys, once again we are confusing 2-deep with no 1-on-1.
These are different PARTS of the YP Guidelines. Note:
1) Two-deep leadership requires 2 leaders on activities and outings
(it does NOT say meetings). This is a health and safety issue, so
that their is adequate adult supervision if something goes wrong.
(It also is a barrier to abuse.)
2) No one-on-one is REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES. However, once there are
two Scouts and a Leader at one location, the issue is resolved.
This is primarily a barrier to abuse.
So, in many of the examples, the only time a 2nd leader is required
at meetings (troop or with a MB counselor) is when there is NOT
a 2nd Scout present. Enough said.
Ken Walker, CM P-200, ASM T-259
District Training Committee
Circle 10 Council/Great Plains District - Plano, TX
(W) ken.walker@mscsoftware.com -or- (H) walker99@ix.netcom.com
