Re: Who Draws the Line?

synertex wrote:

> Question 1: Is any of these three adult behaviors (smoking in front of
> the Scouts, drinking in front of the Scouts and giving cigars to a
> Scout) considered unacceptable by the BSA National Leadership (whoever
> they may be)? Or are they all acceptable?

All three are unacceptable to Scouting. The reference is the Guide to Safe
Scouting (the "rule" book). All of the leaders have bought on to those
standards when they applied for membership.

>
>
> Question 2: If the behavior is unacceptable how is my buddy supposed to
> do anything about it if the Scoutmaster and a majority of the Committee
> approve of the behavior (without endangering the future of his son's
> Scouting adventures)?
>

He may not be able to cause a change and not damage his sons position in the
troop. I would start with the Committee Chairmen and talk to him/her about
these problems. Failing there I would talk with the Chartered Organization
Rep. that person should have the interests of the unit and Scouting in mind
and should be able to effect the problem. Also, you might contact your
Commissioner and ask for help there. A good Commissioner can be a very
valable tool in a situation such as this.

Hal Dudley
Killeen, Texas

I used to be an Eagle and a Staffer too

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