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  1. Anonymous donates (with strings) $2.9mil thru BSA National Foundation to Austin, TX school district

    By RememberSchiff,
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  2. Well, Rick Perry has made the news again. Ain't politics fun? 1 2 3 4

    By skeptic,
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  3. Where do you draw the line? 1 2 3

    By AZMike,
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  4. Do think Boy Scouts of America Would Survive without Congressional Charter 1 2

    By jpstodwftexas,
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  5. Boy Scouts march in Utah Gay Pride Parade 1 2 3 4 9

    By AZMike,
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  6. Local strategies to gain fundraiser approval from Town Council/City Hall

    By RememberSchiff,
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  7. Vermont Scouts denied July 4th vendor permit and withdraw 1 2 3 4 8

    By RememberSchiff,
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  8. How Could I Have Missed It?

    By skeptic,
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  9. Perhaps an opening Citizenship MB discussion question 1 2

    By RememberSchiff,
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  10. Trail Life reports increased membership 1 2 3 4 6

    By AZMike,
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  11. Review of BSA files leads to arrest of former scout leader and his boyfriend in Phoenix 1 2 3 4

    By AZMike,
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  12. Just for fun; "Ten Commandments of Logic". All of us might refer to this at times, me included.

    By skeptic,
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  13. National Park Service To Explore an LGBT Theme 1 2

    By LeCastor,
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  14. Eric Holder attacks BSA policy before LGBT pressure group 1 2 3 4

    By AZMike,
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  15. What changes would you make if you were Robert Gates, the new BSA president 1 2 3 4 6

    By fred johnson,
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  • LATEST POSTS

    • InquisitiveScouter
      How many changes of clothes for six days on the trail?

      By InquisitiveScouter · Posted

      @gracebanks You can bring whatever you want!  But remember, you have to carry it And everyone hikes his own hike... For a six day trip, I'd bring one set of clothing to wear, some spare things, and one set of clothing for sleep. The set I wear in late spring/early summer Appalachia: Short sleeve shirt (do not bring a long sleeve... if you get chilly, put on your rain jacket) and a spare. Shorts (do not bring long pants... is you get chilly, put on your rain pants)  Quick drying fabric.  No spares. Socks and an extra pair of socks if they get really wet or you have to wash a pair... Every time you stop for a break, take off your boots and socks, and let your feet dry out a bit.  Put a bit of body powder on your dry feet (not foot powder, because I also use body powder on pits and groin before bed... dual purpose) [Don't use foot powder on your body.  If you have had any chafing on inner thighs or groin, you will regret the extra menthol in foot powder.  If you are a masochist... well, then, enjoy  ) Underwear and an extra pair. Once you wear something until stinky, wash/rinse it... hang it on the outside of your pack to dry while hiking.  Or, hang it up at camp... always be drying something Try your best to go to bed clean.  Sometimes this means just wiping off with a few unscented wipes.  Five F's done in this order:  Face (and head/neck) Front (torso, arms, arm pits), Feet (feet and legs), Fanny (groin and butt), Fingers (hand sanitize and wipe for your hands if you cannot wash them)  Some body powder on pits and groin/butt, and then into your sleep wear.  Do not wear anything you hiked in to bed... you'll regret it.  Air out bed clothes in the morning before packing up.  [And do not put on the powder inside your tent.] Expect to be ripe before the end of the trip.  If you don't stink after six days on the trail, you did not do it right.  Go back and start over And no, I do not bring deodorant. I do bring a set of water shoes (toe protection) because I'm prone to jump into any body of water I can   They serve double duty as camp shoes. Have a great hike!    
    • DuctTape
      How many changes of clothes for six days on the trail?

      By DuctTape · Posted

      No spare clothes for the day. I have my hiking clothes, and my sleeping clothes. I do bring an extra pair of socks. Camp shoes are not necessary, but some people like them.
    • Tron
      How many changes of clothes for six days on the trail?

      By Tron · Posted

      1 spare pants, 1 spare shirt, 1 spare underware, 2 spare pair of socks. No camp.shoes.
    • yknot
      Thoughts and Observations on Recharter & Membership Renewal Policies and Support Systems (A Cautionary Tale Going Into 2025)

      By yknot · Posted

      The actual presentation graphic says "February Renewal of Charters"
    • Jameson76
      Thoughts and Observations on Recharter & Membership Renewal Policies and Support Systems (A Cautionary Tale Going Into 2025)

      By Jameson76 · Posted

      See, that is OF COURSE, the real root of membership issues and the decline.  Not costs, not program, not movement to a family program, not the literal 1 to 1 adult to youth to be registered to participate; it's timing of renewals. Glad we have that cleared up
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