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Discussions for OA Members and those interested in Scouting's Honor Society. Also includes a private sub-forum for OA Members only.

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  1. Western Region

    Sections, Lodges and local discussions

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    Been to NOAC? Heading there? Chat about the Order's bi-annual gathering

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    Sections, Lodges and local discussions

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  • LATEST POSTS

    • Armymutt
      Double dipping rank and merit badges, and how do you define "participate"?

      By Armymutt · Posted

      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.
    • Tron
      Next merger

      By Tron · Posted

      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. 
    • Tron
      Pack "soft merger" logistics question - Registered den leaders requirements

      By Tron · Posted

      But getting that form signed and transferring ownership formally will protect the unit from legal action. I don't know about this unit, but some units have thousands of dollars worth of equipment and cash on hand. 
    • Tron
      Double dipping rank and merit badges, and how do you define "participate"?

      By Tron · Posted

      Participate is participate. Conduct is conduct. Being at and actually participating  (vs in back of the crowd playing around) is all a scout needs to do to complete the participation requirements. For the merit badge it depends on the MBC. As the unit leader you can accept the MBC's approval at any time, the MBC has the discretion to ask the scout to reperform the act before signing off for the merit badge. 
    • Armymutt
      Double dipping rank and merit badges, and how do you define "participate"?

      By Armymutt · Posted

      I'm trying to get our SPL on track - he's an immature 14 y/o who got elected because he was a Den Chief and developed a following of minions.  Unfortunately, he's way out of his element.  I'm reviewing the status of our Scouts working on Tenderfoot through First Class.  Many attended summer camp where we had a flag ceremony twice daily.  Second Class 8a says "Participate in a flag ceremony for your school, religious institution, chartered organization, community, or Scouting activity."  Does this mean be part of the team conducting it?  If a Scout observes the flag, salutes as appropriate, says the Pledge of Allegiance, Scout Law, Scout Oath, etc with everyone else, is that participation?  I know this will be done over and over through out their time in Scouting, but I want to use it as a tool to show him how to look for opportunities to advance.   Same thing with merit badges.  First Class 4b says, "4b. Demonstrate how to use a handheld GPS unit, GPS app on a smartphone, or other electronic navigation system. Use GPS to find your current location, a destination of your choice, and the route you will take to get there. Follow that route to arrive at your destination."  Geocaching merit badge covers the same stuff, it's just not spelled out exactly the same.  Would you support signing off on this requirement for First Class if a Scout completed the MB?  
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