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    • A bit of a reach, but cotton is not the best choice often.  Modern wicking type materials are generally a better choice.  On the other hand, a uniform worn for formal and indoor use is fine, though they likely could simply use all the modern materials and then have no issue.  For info;  Here is an article that quantifies the heat loss effects of cotton, polyester and polypropylene: Rossi et al., Dry and Wet Heat Transfer Through Clothing Dependent on the Clothing Properties Under Cold Conditions, International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics (JOSE) 2008, Vol. 14, No. 1, 69–76.
    • T Scouts is outdoors and the whole “Cotton Kills” thing
    • Argh!     Cotton... what is wrong with cotton?    
    • Agreed. Also on my list are some of the issues that Michael Johnson raised regarding implementing a youth reporting option and adult ID. A lot of units also need YPT guidance on gender issues. Transparency in incident reporting to parents and prospective parents. Dealing with YP issues presented by emerging technology, like covert recording devices and whatever new things are coming down the pike. 
    • I would like to know progress towards YP provisions of the settlement plan, which as I understand were specified as follows: also I like to know more about the meeting with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)  
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