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  1. Adult leader qualifications 1 2 3 4

    By gordosdabom,
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  2. Struggling to stay in Scouts 1 2 3 4 5

    By Phrogger,
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  3. Can I bring my younger son to scout campouts? 1 2 3 4 5

    By newtoscoutsdad,
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  4. Bridging over and Webelos uniform 1 2 3

    By ScoutingMom2,
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  5. Women and siblings on campouts 1 2 3 4

    By Crossramwedge,
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  6. Revoking Merit Badges? 1 2 3 4

    By NobodyReally,
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  7. Setting up a pack bank account 1 2

    By SC_Pack428,
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  8. Can a parent with felony convictions attend troop meetings? 1 2 3 4

    By KayW,
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  9. Earning Merit Badges before rank of "Scout"? 1 2

    By RogueRiverRun,
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  10. merit badge counselor 1 2 3 4

    By christineka,
    • 51 replies
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  11. Can Senior Patrol Leaders Run Twice? 1 2 3 4

    By Jarmfam,
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  12. Question about the Outdoor Code! 1 2 3

    By The Latin Scot,
    • 43 replies
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  13. No women allowed - is this usual? 1 2 3 4 8

    By scoutscooter,
    • 113 replies
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  14. Den Flag 1 2

    By skittles,
    • 15 replies
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  15. Adult Religious Award 1 2

    By KevinRiner,   
    • 21 replies
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