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Re: Drinking and Scouts
Dave Matson (WhiskyDave@AOL.COM)
Sun, 29 Nov 1998 22:54:41 EST
Bernadette,
Richard Ickler writes:
>Another side thought: Why is it the Cubmaster's call? In the Pack it is
>the committee chair and chartered organization representative who must
>certify that any leader meets BSA standards. If you as committee chair
>don't believe that the leader meets those standards, I would suggest
>getting together with your CR and possibly the appropriate unit or district
>commissioner to determine how to deal with the leader. The Cubmaster needs
>to be a part of the discussion (and may even be the best person to talk to
>the leader because of personal relationships) but it is not his right or
>responsibility to decide for the Pack how the issue is to be handled.
And he is absolutely correct. The Cubmaster (or Scoutmaster for that matter)
has the job of administering the program - not to alter the national standards
and he/she sees fit. It is the Committee Chair that has the responsibility of
running the committee and administering the adult leadership. After having
been the CC in both a pack and a troop, I can empathize with your initial
reluctance to contradict the CM's decision to look the other way, but as I
have so many times told the boys, "Being a good leader means doing what you
know is right, not what you think will be the easiest". I applaud you in your
decision to follow your heart from now on. You were exactly on target in your
judgment. I wouldn't worry too much about being *fired* from you position. I
have yet to see a case where the committee of any scouting organization didn't
stand behind a leader who has the best interest of the boys (not to mention
"the book") on their side.
I sell liquor for a living and have always been "ultra-sensative" about this
subject. Not only should you not drink in front of the scouts....you
shouldn't be at a scout function with liquor on your breath.
Dave Matson
SA T-175 Eugene OR
Tiger Coach P-216 Springfield OR
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