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Last Activity: Today, 09:03 PM
Joined: 04-21-2009
Location: Pittsburgh
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KDD, right you are. This is a problem. Tagging along with the troop is inappropriate. Sure, you can host a family camping weekend or two, but I think it has the potential to just remind a girl that...
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I agree with Stosh. In fact my troop has as little interest in camporees as the crew does, so these big events where lots of adults are around to see how we operate when we're at the same place at the...
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This breaks my heart on so many levels, I can't stand it. My wife and I endured a similar disheartening experience with our daughter. There were only a couple GS troop's who camped, and they were full!...
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I routinely take it upon myself, in these kinds of events, to herd SPLs back to their troop. But do keep in mind that even without venturing, SPLs and senior scouts often will find chances to stand off...
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A large portion of my community is college bound, and I have yet to have a youth or parent come to me enthused about getting a medal for all of this.
I've only met one youth who was in...Leave a comment:
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We've discussed this before. Many churches see VBS as a form of community service. Most of the families served are not members of the church. If you consider that religious education (of a personal...
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One of my comments seems to have been misplaced. But, regarding your last question about SPL "management". It's okay to come clean with him and say you're just learning the position together...
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BD. Sounds like your talking about the venturing program. (Awards and recognition instead of advancement.) The one youth in my crew who actually pursued a bronze award was thrilled to be able to do...
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"... 15 minutes with some rope a couple of times a week ... "
You just nailed it. The skill that's hard to master is the one that the boy *will not take time* to practice.
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Yes, very important activities like playing online games,breaking the axles on their 4WD, working to pay for the next game system, guitar, threads for the school dance, fuel-injection system, bling for...
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I see you only returned the thimbles. Must mean you're gonna have them make compasses with the needles.
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It falls under what the boys want. Many boys love to return from excursions to the same campfire as the rest of the troop.
Our scout camp (http://heritagereservation.org/) offers day-trek programs... -
CnM, it's that whole Catholic thing. JP's gotta judge something.
(Sorry JP, but you did come off a bit harsh.)
I will take obese, chain-smoking volunteers any day. Yes, I will nag them...Leave a comment:
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KDD, very simply: a first class scout is qualified to take his patrol hiking and camping. So, if a boy can tie a clove-hitch when asked, he gets that requirement. If he's comfortable enough to navigate...
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I wouldn't drop a scout from the chart on account of their parents. I would demand that leaders get with the program. In fact, I told my crew committee to never meet in the absence of the Crew president....
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