"Double-dipping"
EC92@AOL.COM
Sat, 26 Dec 1998 20:29:13 -0500 (EST)
Lets look at this concept.
Can a Scout accumulate time in a leadership position for Eagle while he's
first class? No. He can accumulate time toward Star. Ditto with the service
projects, so far as I can recall, although I don't remember if they contain
that "while a x scout do x hours of service" or not and I do not have a
handbook around for reference.
Given the statement that I remember DOES exist for leadership positions for
rank above 1st class, I would guarantee that a youth could not double-dip in a
leadership position for both the BS advancement and Venturing at the same
time.
I would not allow it as an advisor and we will not be encouraging it when I
take over as the Exploring/Venturing District Chair on 1/1/99. This is a
simple concept described right there in the requirement "While a first
class/star/life/Eagle scout...".
So I would SUGGEST to an Advisor with this situation that the youth has to
have an unscheduled Advisor's Conference to discuss priorities. Which is more
important, the new award he can earn until he's 21 or the BS ranks that cut
off at 18? It should become obvious real fast what needs to be done and in
which order. At best a youth enterring at the EARLIEST age (a graduating 8th
grader who hasn't had his birthday yet) could advance by alternating ranks, ay
worst an older youth should easily determine what needs to be done first.
Venturing National Committee meets in February. I am not on it but if its
serious enough a situation that this simple, obvious solution is not enough, I
can do what is needed to assure it is written into the future requirements. It
only takes the word of a few here off the list with details about WHY this
would be important and I'll make sure its in the right hands.
Y'all take from there....
Tom Petrik
