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    • Their public image isn't near what it used to be since the big lawsuits. One would think their public facing employees are better trained to avoid negative publicity when possible. Human nature and egos sometimes get in the way it seems.  It comes down to when do enough of the volunteers finally get off the sidelines and dig in their heels? We lost something in our country over the last few decades. The amount of people willing to say something when things go off the rails is rapidly dwindling. The entire movement is built upon the foundation that our morals and values are the guiding principles. Somewhere that got lost in the day to day fight to survive. Its happening everywhere in our society unfortunately. 
    • As in any organizational effort, ""The Work Is Done By Whoever Shows Up"" Thank you for "Showing Up".   You will not be disappointed.  How big is your Troop?   Encourage the PLs and SPL to do the planning of activities with your oversight and blessing. One of my favorite memories is as the Unit Commish sitting in the back of the room while the new (old, he had been there before. Another story) SM met with his newly elected SPL and PLs.  The idea was to plan the coming year's camps, hikes, museum visits, etc.  These Scouts were not new to Scouting, but new to their roles.  The SM suggested things, trips, and the Scouts  obviously were WAITING....   Finally, the nascent SPL said "You mean I can make that decision?" to which the SM responded ""DUUHH !"".  They had a very successful year.  As to your training, IOLS etc. Yes, sign up and have fun with it.   IOLS is mostly about Scout Skills and safety and traditional  things.  Most of Scout Training, whether in person (how would you really teach knife and axe online?) or virtual, is about safety and personal experience of the trainers. Ask questions.    Save Wood Badge for later, if you are new to the " Scouter" role,  it is good to have some experience to compare WB to.   One bit of personal advice:  Do not neglect the "Scoutmaster's Minute" , either after the Troop Meeting or by the campfire.  Your personal bits, observations, reminders about what the Scout Promise, Scout Law, real character is all about can have unknown , big results.  If you need some ideas, some inspiration yourself, you can find lots of stuff in print and online. I recommend Robert Baden-Powell, Ernest Seton, and William Hillcourt from Scouting.   Eric Sloan,  Kipling,  Jack London,  St. Francis,  Kahlil Gibran, John Muir....    outside of Scouting.     Best of luck.  See you on the trail. 
    • Even with witnesses, because BSA has the legal right to determine it's membership, they can remove you permanently.   BSA pros are more concerned with the public image, and will do anything to protect it.
    • If the people in power are bold enough to pull these stunts with someone that can defend themselves, imagine what else they have done. Scouts always taught me that we are supposed to stick up for other people when they need it. It is unfortunate that the organization struggles with walking the walk that they so heavily promote. 
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