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Re: appropriate service project?
Hutchins (hutchins@IQUEST.NET)
Sun, 15 Feb 1998 11:27:08 -0500
Based on solely what you have described... This does not sound like a good
environment for a 'Scouting' event. I especially would have a problem
knowingly subjecting these kids to second-hand smoke.
At 05:21 PM 2/14/98 -0600, Robert Young wrote:
>I have a problem with a service project my sons troop is doing for their
>chartered org. and would appreciate any feedback as to whether I'm off-base
>or not. Thhe situation:
>
>The troop is chartered to aother service organization celebrating their 20
>year anniversary. The service project involves the scouts serving as waiters
>for the celebration party the organization is having. The biggest problem
>I'm having is that this party is being held in their bar. The scouts are to
>be serving coffee & water during the 2 hour social time & then serve/clear
>dinner plates, etc.
>
>My concern is that 1. these scouts are working in this environment(plenty
>of alcohol/smoking) 2. They are wearing their uniforms while doing
>
>I had a breif discussion with the SM, I need some of the lists wisdom before
>I decide what my next step will be.
>
>If you could email me privately I would appreciate anyones insight & widom
>
>Thanks Bob
>
>
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