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  2. New to Scouts, could use some advice 1 2

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  3. Can a SM be related to CC who is also a ASM? 1 2

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  4. Help with Tiger Cubs - better meetings, less frustration

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  5. Can We Replace Our Committee Chair? 1 2

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  7. Setting up a pack bank account 1 2

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  9. New Committee Chair needs help

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  12. Boy Scout Medical Record Question

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  13. Trying to keep a troop from dying... 1 2

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  14. New Parent Orientation

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  15. No women allowed - is this usual? 1 2 3 4 8

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    • BetterWithCheddar
      cleaning OA sash

      By BetterWithCheddar 路 Posted

      @oldasdirteagle: If it's an item you really treasure, then I would suggest dry cleaning. I've machine washed old neckerchiefs on a gentle cycle only to see some of the stitching come loose. Alternatively, I would suggest maintaining the worn look as a badge of honor to show you've been doing the work a long time. 馃槈
    • Armymutt
      Raleigh or NC Troops, Where are you Camping??

      By Armymutt 路 Posted

      One of the things I want to do when I move back home this summer is to get the OA chapter back in shape and focused on doing OA things rather than being a teen hang out.  To that end, I'm going to propose a klondike derby for the warmer climate.  This will be a Pioneer Derby.  We had one in England when I was a kid and I really enjoyed it.  I think the OA Scouts will enjoy planning and executing it.  It will give them something to focus on during the year and teach them a lot of different skills.  If it's successful for the district, we might expand it out to the council.  I envision a patrol-level competition where entrants build a covered wagon, outfit it with necessary equipment and tackle events.  I'm still working out the how part.  Camp Durant is my obvious playground.  We could do a round robin style, or we could do it rally style.  I think the rally one would be more challenging with higher points for stations that are more difficult to get to.  This style would require a lot more stations and personnel to run. 
    • Armymutt
      Foot lockers for summer camp?

      By Armymutt 路 Posted

      My son is attending his first troop summer camp.  I'm going along as an adult leader.  I was unable to attend the meeting tonight where summer camp was discussed.  My wife, with zero camping experience, sent me a text telling me that the CC wants all the campers to purchase and pack a footlocker for camp.  This is new to me.  In my day, we didn't pack a whole lot of gear for camp.  These Scouts aren't even sleeping in tents - the camp has shelters with bunk beds.  I plan to sleep in my own tent, but it will fit on my backpack.  Is this the new normal for Scouting?  Do Scouts now need more than just a sleeping bag, a few changes of clothes, and a flashlight for a week at a council camp?  
    • RememberSchiff
      cleaning OA sash

      By RememberSchiff 路 Posted

      @oldasdirteagle  welcome to scouter.com .
    • oldasdirteagle
      cleaning OA sash

      By oldasdirteagle 路 Posted

      How can I get my 60 plus year old sash white again?  Which of the above solutions is best?

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