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I'm going with an attempt at quality control. I wonder how many people bombed the survey and had their SYT revoked? -
By InquisitiveScouter · Posted
Just got this "survey" request through email. But, it is not a survey... it is a test of your knowledge and application of Safeguarding Youth policies and procedures. Incorrect to call it a survey... a survey asks for your opinion or perspective on things. This was just a 22-question outright multiple choice exam. Ignorant? Manipulative? Misleading? Deceptive? I'll apply Hanlon's Razor and move on... https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hanlons-razor NOTE: Link removed as it may be user-unique... Dear Scouting America Member, At Scouting America, safeguarding our youth isn’t just a priority—it’s central to preparing young people for life. Your perspective and input helps strengthen the safe, supportive environment that families expect from our programs. As part of our continuing effort to strengthen our safeguarding efforts, Scouting America is working with USA Child, a nonprofit think tank devoted to ending child abuse and neglect, on evidence-based solutions to issues related to safeguarding youth. Your input in this process is critical. Please take a few minutes to complete USA Child Research’s brief, anonymous child‑safety survey. Deadline to complete the survey is December 31, 2025. Click here to start the survey: Thank you for taking the survey and for all you do to keep kids safe. Glen Pounder Chief Safeguarding Officer Scouting America -
By RememberSchiff · Posted
Maybe not. If anyone has seen a Holiday Message from National, please post. -
By RememberSchiff · Posted
An enjoyable Sunday morning article, written by someone who understands and delivers the program, particularly the need for strong community partnerships. ...In a time when many young people are increasingly disconnected from the natural world, the Santa Cruz Sea Scouts offer something rare. They provide real responsibility, real skills and a meaningful relationship with the ocean. They remind us that the harbor is not just infrastructure. It is a classroom, a training ground and a launch point for future stewards of the coast. ...What makes the Santa Cruz program unique is both its setting and its fleet. The Sea Scouts own and operate two vessels. The Pearl is a 38-foot power trawler built in 1978, and the second is a 30-foot Catalina sailboat from 1979. The sailboat is particularly special. After an extensive search, the right boat was found, one that fits the harbor, fits the dock, and most importantly, fits a lot of kids. These are not museum pieces or luxury yachts. They are working boats, sized so youth can truly learn every system onboard, from engines to rigging to navigation. More at source including photos. https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/12/20/tracey-weiss-our-ocean-backyard-raising-the-next-generation-of-ocean-stewards-at-the-santa-cruz-harbor/ -
By InquisitiveScouter · Posted
@mylo_cat and others, what would a fair price be, now that this is a collector's item? My son is home from college, and may part with his. He is not as "attached" to Scouting as I am.
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