Re: Re[2]: Uniforming

> . . . .
>Sounds like we could start a discussion on which of the aims should be
>given the most emphasis (I was going to type "most important," but
>thought better of it.), and which of the methods are most useful for
>achieving which of the aims.
> . . . .
>Lets hear it. Can the scouts achieve the aims of scouting with leaders
>that are appointed by adults, where the program is planned by the unit
>committee (or dictated by the COH), in units that are too small for the
>patrol method, and with just occasional outdoor activities? Which of the
>methods are essential, and which are frosting on the cake?

The BSA has laid out its program with stated goals (aims) and developed that
program using all eight methods together to achieve those stated goals. If
we choose to affiliate with the BSA, we are obligated to use their program.
Otherwise, we should call ourselves something else, state *our* goals and
the methods we intend to use to attain those goals. I don't think the BSA
has developed its program with the idea that each troop leader should decide
for himself which goals to achieve or which method(s) to use. That's why the
BSA protects its name and its standards - When a boy joins the BSA, he and
his parent(s) know what to expect. Our obligation should be to learn the
program and implement it to the best of our ability.

To answer the question, I'm sure that *some* boys can achieve the aims in a
program that does not use all the methods or uses modified methods. However,
the BSA program targets all boys generally, and attempts to provide a
program that is generally appropriate. Even if the program were implemented
perfectly, we would not achieve our aims with all boys, but we do reach a
significant percentage of the population. YiS
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Voyageur Trace District |EC-443W
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