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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? -
What about the other way around. If the MB is earned and the requirement is pretty much the same as the rank requirement, would you accept it? I guess it's like nights of camping for Camping MB and other ranks. -
If their endowment is draining/drained they might not have a choice. If their camp is their only remaining asset and they don't have the funds to maintain they really don't have much of a choice but to bow before the kings down in Texas. How does the old saying on wealth go? Fortunes rarely see the 4th generation.
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