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  1. Eagle extension possibility - 2019

    By Jameson76,
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  2. Snow bikes

    By RememberSchiff,   
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  3. troop discord server... but under 13 disallowed on discord

    By RainShine,
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  4. NetRoster problem

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  5. Locating past Scout Leader Pedophiles

    By windacres,
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  6. a forum success story (well, sort of..., or perhaps not)

    By Proud Eagle,
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  7. Third Generation Boys Life Reader?

    By maryj75225,
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  8. New Leadership Training Program

    By Beavah,
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  9. Scouters in or around Durham NC

    By ProScouter06,
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  10. Needed training unavailable

    By Momleader,
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  11. summer camp v. high adventure camp

    By RainShine,
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  12. Red White and Blue Fleur De Lis

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  13. online resource

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  14. Speaking of Philly....

    By OldGreyEagle,
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  15. Adding more Pioneering to the Troop Program

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    • RichardB
      Scouts Canada National Enrollment

      By RichardB · Posted

      https://www.scouts.ca/news-and-events/news/2024/04/scouts-canada-makes-pledge-to-be-scouts-for-all-canadians New leadership and focus announced monday.
    • Double Eagle
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      By Double Eagle · Posted

      How about a good look at the "Journey to Excellence" worksheet and head towards at least a Bronze rating?  All those KPI can be ok, but wouldn't an advancement rep best report from their seat?  SM is not a committee and should stick to SM stuff while committee can dig deep into expenses, advancement, recruiting.  Pretty much the team while the SM is quarterback.
    • Eagle1993
      Scoutmaster's Report to Committee

      By Eagle1993 · Posted

      I would lead with: 1) Is the PLC running the Troop well? 2) Are new scouts <2 years integrating well into the activities and patrols. 3) Are AOL scouts attending any meetings and outings and has that gone well? I think the other items are fine, but some should also come from committee members themselves (advancement chair, etc.).  
    • RememberSchiff
      Scoutmaster's Report to Committee

      By RememberSchiff · Posted

      IMHO. Delegate. KISS (Keep It Simple Scoutmaster) , oh and go paperless or lesspaperworkess,  The Troop Committee usually has a Secretary, Activities Chair, Equipment Chair,... and the troop has a Scribe and Quartermaster. Back in the day (there he goes again),  much of the same was accomplished by simply updating a troop advancement chart and calendar which was hanging on meeting room wall. My $0.02,
    • Eagle1993
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      By Eagle1993 · Posted

      Looks like Blackberry (RIM) stock price.   I expect BSA numbers will be similar.  I still believe in scouting but a lot has to change for it to grow again and I don't think those changes will happen.

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