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To combat "Daddy interference", as a Scoutmaster I was also the Patrol Leader of the Rockers (our patrol badge was a rocking chair). It was made up of the adults on the particular outing - Scouters or not. When Daddy hovered around junior a little too much, I'd assign him a patrol function in the Rocker patrol. My personal style was to always allow adults a leadership position (ASM) if they requested it (sort of like a Cub Scout asking to join a troop). Then as the Scoutmaster I'd assign them a duty commensurate with their skill set and willingness to do it. If they wanted a committee position, that was up to the Committee Chair. P.S. Same approach for "Mommy's" too. -
I always thought Patrols are guided by the Patrol Leader. Now, the SPL guides the PL but the SPL should not be guiding the patrol nor should the SM (directly) - that usurps the PL function.
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By RememberSchiff · Posted
Bennington, VT "Liam Lynch, 17, died last December after a tragic single-car accident in Bennington. Liam was just weeks away from completing his Eagle Scout community service project, something he had worked on for several months. The project involved building an outside classroom and gathering place for his beloved school, Grace Christian. According to his father, the plans for the space were sitting on his desk the night he died." “Liam was an amazing scout and an amazing kid," said Jim Poole, Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 353. “Being an Eagle Scout takes years of commitment and dedication. Liam really set a good example of what it meant to be a Scout. He was a great kid and loved this school with all his heart. It is only fitting that we can see his vision to the end. Liam started this. We are all so privileged to help him finish it. He was so close to finishing this. To be able to get this complete is huge. This was the last thing he had to do.” “Liam thought it was a fantastic idea to get this done for the school, Mike Lynch, Liam’s father, said. “I think it’s fantastic that after the tragedy, the first thing the scoutmaster said was that they were planning on having the Troop finish what Liam started on his behalf. This means the world to us.” His fellow scouts completed Liam's Eagle project. More (including photos) at source: https://www.benningtonbanner.com/local-news/scouts-complete-eagle-project-after-tragic-accident/article_98a0cb89-5c1e-476d-9338-7c6a96ff588f.html -
That kind of ended with a whimper. I wish those that are involved all the best of luck. -
World Jambo your jam? This is one mailing list that you might want to be on. I am really excited that Bill is head of the USA contingent.
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