Re: Help Me Keep That Woman
Robert Gerrish (bobg@ANDES.PNW.NET)
Wed, 30 Nov 1994 10:41:23 -0800
On Wed, 30 Nov 1994, Barb Stephens wrote:
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> Anyway, I had qualms about continuing as a Webelos leader, but I
> know my husband (who is also the Asst Cubmaster) would be great! He's a
> camper, bow hunter, electrician/electronics hobbyist, general fix-it man,
> and outdoorsman from the word go! We have talked it over with our
> Cubmaster and decided that what might work well is for me to continue as a
> leader, but handle the organization (which is my forte), and enlist
> another male parent (or two) to serve as Asst den leaders or just male
> mentors. This sounds good to me. I thoroughly enjoy, but do not excel
> at, some of the more traditional "male activities", and I think I can help
> make the scouting experience good for the boys.
Please! I work with Girl Scouts and have seen many female leaders learn
and do very well at what you refer to as "male activities". After Girl
Scout troop camp training here, I have seen many women develop better
outdoor and camping skills then their husbands. A lot of men will not
undergo training in these areas as they think they already know it all.
You may end up more skilled then the men and it is OK to show boys that
both sexes can be proficient in anything they try. If you enjoy these
activities, learn more about them and you WILL suprise yourself.
Terry Howerton Sakima Group, Inc. SCOUTER Magazine Kansas City |
