National Meeting-Part II

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31-May-98 21:09:11
Sb: National Meeting-Part III
Fm: Vince Scanio > INTERNET:vinscout@THRIFTY.NET

Cub Scout matters
--New Wolf and Bear books due this summer
--New Webelos book due around February '99

Boy Scout matters
--New Boy Scout handbook-due Feb. '99. We saw some (proofs, mockups,
drafts?) of a number of pages: awesome! This looks like a terrific book;
I can hardly wait. I think the boys will find it much easier to use.
--New Scoutmaster handbook--8 1/2 x 11; not sure when to expect it
--New 3-volume (3x12 months) Woods Wisdom with new material
--New troop committee guidebook-August?
--new troop committee training
--Fieldbook to be revised
--a rumor of new shorts, longer and looser
--changes to Eagle, effective Feb 99 with 90-day transition
-Personal Fitness becomes a silver ring (required); Safety will no longer
be required
-more cooking for Second Class
-Second and First Class swimming to be like beginner/swimmer requirements
-one silver ring choice will be Swimming or Cycling or Hiking

The Venturing Oath
"As a Venturer, I promise to help strengthen America, to be faithful in my
religious duties, to help others, and, to seek truth, fairness, and
adventure in our world."

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