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  1. Units should charge "all-in" dues for operations and council/national fees. 1 2

    By Cburkhardt,
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  2. Scouts Honor - Netflix 1 2 3

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  3. We have a committee ldr who is abusive beyond tolerable limits. 1 2 3

    By Brannigan,
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  4. Why does the BSA have a "volunteer board" model? 1 2

    By SiouxRanger,
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  5. Aaron on Scouting and NESA scholarhip info.

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  6. Happy Birthday America

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  7. A first, heartbreaking statement, for me 1 2 3 4 5

    By Mrjeff,
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  8. The importance of view

    By AwakeEnergyScouter,
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  9. Major Change in Chartered Organization Relationship 1 2 3 4 21

    By gpurlee,
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  10. What does one need to do to avoid being proselytized to at district-level events? 1 2 3 4 8

    By AwakeEnergyScouter,
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  11. OA 2022 Impact (or annual) Report

    By mrjohns2,
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  12. Opposition to the Quivira Council $120 Program Fee 1 2 3 4

    By RememberSchiff,
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  13. Cost per Scout for SE Salary and Benefits 1 2 3

    By 1980Scouter,
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  14. Is scouting still fun? Post Bankruptcy

    By fred8033,
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  15. Chapter 11 announced - Part 13 - Post District Court Affirmation 1 2 3 4 5

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  • LATEST POSTS

    • InquisitiveScouter
      What we've got here is failure to communicate!

      By InquisitiveScouter · Posted

      Sometimes I think we are just not getting through... I am an ASM working with a Patrol of younger Scouts. Last night, an older Scout interrupted this Patrol's Meeting to try to take a younger Scout out to work on his Life requirement #6, using EDGE to teach a skill. The younger Scout is the planner for the Patrol's next camping trip, and he was working out plans with his Patrol mates.   The younger Scout was obviously frustrated by this demand (from the look on his face) and turned to me for guidance.  I dismissed the older Scout and told him this was time for the Patrol Meeting, and that the younger Scout was to stay and finish his planning with his Patrol Mates.   This morning, the parent of the older Scout sends a scathing missive to the Scoutmaster, outlining how his son has been trying to complete this requirement for months now, and is not getting any support from the Troop.  (This is factually incorrect, and the SM handled the email response to the parent perfectly.) The parent made brief mention of the Patrol Meeting scenario last night, and made a comment in reference to it that makes me believe we are just not getting through... "I understand the importance of patrol meetings, but don’t get why they would take precedence over completing rank requirements."  This, followed by threats to leave the Troop if the Troop does not immediately make and implement a plan to help their Scout finish the requirement. Important to note also, this older Scout rarely comes to meetings, and has not been on a Troop outing since Oct 2024.  He did not make arrangements with anyone to try to work on the requirement during this meeting... smh https://youtu.be/V2f-MZ2HRHQ?si=ljwnDk_wERNKzhz4  
    • MikeS72
      What?? You've Got to Be Kidding Me with These Membership Numbers!

      By MikeS72 · Posted

      While we have not seen specifics on how this may be implemented, we have been told that the 'rolling registrations' will be going away and we will be going back to everyone expiring/renewing at the same time.  
    • mrjohns2
      Troop trailers towed by summer camp staff.

      By mrjohns2 · Posted

      I'm pretty sure our council does not. I keep asking and often no one knows who the chair is, or they keep pointing to a particular professional. This is a huge issue as one person cannot do it all. 
    • mrjohns2
      What?? You've Got to Be Kidding Me with These Membership Numbers!

      By mrjohns2 · Posted

      There is a 2 month grace period for both individuals and units. I know my district has been very slow with both. 
    • BetterWithCheddar
      What?? You've Got to Be Kidding Me with These Membership Numbers!

      By BetterWithCheddar · Posted

      One of the surest signs of membership decline is the lack of Scouters coming to this forum to debate adult square knot insignia. I swear that used to be every other thread around here pre-COVID. 😛
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