Re: Legalism in Scouting (was Religious Awards)
Ron Boyd (rdboyd@HIWAAY.NET)
Wed, 15 Jan 1997 20:15:55 -0800
Cheryl Singhal wrote:
>
> On Thu, 9 Jan 1997, Michael R. Trotochaud wrote:
>
> > On Thu, 9 Jan 1997 16:47:03, Jim Miller Sr. wrote:
> >
> > >Seems rather extreme to call for the removal of this "FOOL." After
all, he d
> id
> > n't (according to the original post) ask anyone to cut corners. All he
did wa
> s
> > ask them to hurry up and do their jobs of completing the paperwork
quickly and
> e
> > fficiently. Let's not jump to conclusions without factual data.
> > >
> >
> > I realize it may seem rather harsh, but are we in the program for
> > records or are we in it for the boys. I would rather see my
> > district/council miss breaking the record than have a mad dash at
>
> True, but some SMs apparently hold the paperwork on their desk until
> someone pushes for it; I know of one who allegedly does paperwork on the
> 19th of the month. Period. If this "Fool" has one or two of those
> it seems only reasonable to prod them a little, offering a chance to set
> a record or meet a goal. And there's no reason to assume that "rushed"
> paperwork will be any more fouled up than some that weren't rushed.
>
> IMO.
Hello Fellow Scouters:
It should be known by most scouters that Scouting is not an exact
science. Many times
some fantastic adult leaders leave scouting due to some who are so very
LEGALISTIC about everything, and feel they must be a policeman. Huge
battles are often waged over miniscule matters. (Don't get me
wrong....I spent 21 years in the military, and I understand SOP, rules,
and regulations.)
My son and another boy in our Webelo patrol (5th grade) earned the God &
Country Award
this past summer. The associate pastorwho was their instructor told them
they could have their medals awarded anywhere they chose. They chose the
Pack meeting because that is where all of their Scouting friends are.
So, this gave them great recognition in front of their peers, and was a
great way to inform the other scouts (cubs) about this award.
BTW......when and where can they wear this award??? Anytime/anywhere
they want to!
I think some of us just need to lighten up a little.
YIS,
Ron Boyd, ASM & Webelo Patrol Leader
Decatur, AL
"Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle!" 1965
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