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Scouting ranks, merit bades, and the advancement programs
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By RememberSchiff · Posted
There are no watchdogs were there is no transparency and no vigilance. My 2 cents, er nickel. -
Reality is that we that perpetuate the real programs from our personal trenches locally need to scout on and take aid if we are fortunate from a local council. Sadly, our local experience is far from positive, though they do pass along most of the National rehash of some older viable options and many, in my view, suspect ideas that tip toe on the edge of real Scouting. -
By RememberSchiff · Posted
As told by Scout Evan Franklin. https://www.mariettatimes.com/news/local-news/2025/12/its-all-about-the-experience-parkersburgs-evan-franklin-on-his-journey-to-leadership/ -
By RememberSchiff · Posted
Meanwhile, three Eagle Scouts from Troop 7, Long Island have been nominated for the service academies at Annapolis (Navy), West Point (Army), and Kings Point (Merchant Marine). "It's great to see the progression from wide-eyed fifth grade kids entering the troop and now showing how productive young men they are to the community," says Troop 7 Scoutmaster Mike Stencel. Scout Salute. Source: https://longisland.news12.com/3-li-eagle-scouts-earn-congressional-nominations-to-3-military-service-academies -
The issue is one of humanity and the people who are warped in some way. And those people, even if involved in the program, are still warped. No manner of rules or guidelines will completely stop someone that is going to do abusive things. That is why everyone needs to be aware and respond as required if something is out of line, no matter who it is. Sadly, no barriers are completely foolproof, no matter what they are.
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