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By E V Augustine · Posted
Beaumont Scout Reservation has instituted a policy where summer camp adult staff using their personal vehicles tow all troop trailers from a parking lot near the public road to the respective troop's campsite. The towed distances are about a mile over gravel roads. Council's stated goal is to control trailer placement at the campsites. They move 15 to 20 trailers a week during the season. On leaving camp at week's end the troops tow their own trailers out of camp. I been told that councils would or should have some form of insurance covering damage to the trailer, its contents, and personal injury occurring while in the control of camp staff in the event of negligence. It seems an errant staffer's claim, "I did the best I could" would be a perfect defense. I am interested in hearing if other summer camps have the same policy, not about designated parking but operation of the trailer by camp staff. -
By HashTagScouts · Posted
If the parent is adamant that the Scout isn't being held back on purpose, and there is nothing wrong with how the troop is operating, the only plausible scenario to me is the Scout is just not pursuing to get signed off on requirements or request a SM conference. If the Scout was doing those things, then based on what you have written, it would seem that the troop is holding them back and the parent isn't being honest to themself. -
Probably polishing my "annoyed stone" a bit, but the fact he did not make Eagle is secondary. Did he enjoy his time, and did he learn to live the Spirit? -
Yep SM conference, or a "room corner" "hows it goin'?" convo with another adult he knows..... The other brothers are who they are, there may be some jealousy issues with #3 Scout. Hard to say/see from our distance.. We had a Scout in our Troop , coasted along in 2nd for a long time. Did Merit Badges, hiked, camped, could not get a few 1st class things done. SM corraled him at the next campout, . The next month's CoH, he was awarded 1st AND Star. He did not make Eagle, but last I saw him , he was a Senior Cashier at our local bank. -
Thinking a bit more ... I am getting crotchety in my old age. LOL. ... I hope the scout can advance. That would be great. ... But when I hear a parent threaten to pull their scout out because they can't advance, I am frustrated. Advancement is just one benefit and not the biggest one. Is the scout having a positive experience in scouting? Having fun? Growing in character and responsibility? If so, that's the big part. ... I wish advancement always naturally followed that, but it doesn't always. And it makes me sad when the scout loses out on advancement. ... But to threaten to pull the scout because of that is also frustrating to me.
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