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By Double Eagle · Posted
Like Tron says, I like to think the MB completion would suffice for the tenderfoot- first class ranks. If they earned the first aid MB, they probably met all the minimum requirements for those ranks. Same for orientation, pioneering, and geocaching. I'm expecting MBC to have taught or reviewed all that basic material. I'd even give rank requirement credit for the personal fitness MB. I'm sure someone will take the other side and not of this mindset. As a current camp staff member, I expect the MB to more in depth than the small part covered in the tenderfoot to first class requirements. -
The other way around is much easier (doesn't have the MBC clause about being able to not accept prior completed work). The rank advancements just say do/say/particpate/etc ... and do not say in front of or with the SM. -
August 1 update: average $580,794 per TDP claim. [Still going up slightly and at this point definitely holding steady.] For the TDP, 64% claims determined and 38% paid (22,103 paid) For the IRO, 40% claims determined and 16% paid (32 paid) Without factoring in non-Matrix IRO payments, it's ticked up to around $34B needed to be fully funded. There was a slight drop off in claims processed this month; my guess is the claims processors are taking vacation time. -
I also see liability issues regarding adult leadership. A charter organization selects and approves the adult leaders that are allowed to participate with the youth in their unit, with concurrence from Council. The easiest thing to do is have the youth (and adults, if you need them) transfer their membership to your unit. This does not transfer funds or equipment, however. -
Back to my view that leaders need to be leaders and make the choices. But they also need to make wise ones and be consistent. I see far too many looking for some type of very specific "rule" or "example", rather than making a personal choice and doing their job. Most of these things are fairly simple, but can be broadly subjective. Kind of like deciding if a scout cooked something, even if it was barely palatable. Even if it was not to liked by most; did they cook it and do the various steps in doing it?
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