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I could write a book of pet peeves...

A quick check of patches shows a new scout will need about $25 to put patches on a new uniform. Why do they remove all the old patches?

Like when I tried to reiterate that BSA policy (then) was single gender units, not full co-ed. They responded, "we just do what works best for us."...I wondered what else "worked best"...ignoring YP policy...G2SS...safety afloat? No wonder the BSA gets sued.

Unfortunately, "wishes" and "intentions" mean nothing legally. There should have been deed restrictions.

The version I just read (undated) requires roped off areas according to ability groups (nonswimmer, beginner, and swimmer), and nothing over 12 feet deep is permitted, which is how I remember it as a former BSA Lifeguard Counselor. So this appears to be a modification to allow depths greater than 12 feet as long as PFD are worn. This would apply at the beach, as well, for a Unit activity.

So it seems Moderators can say what they want? Quis custodiet, ipso custodes?

524-95625-Annual-Charter-Agreement.pdf Section II.A.

Intent matters. Burning a worn out or soiled flag in a respectful flag retirement ceremony is very different from ripping a flag from a flagpole (that you don't own) and burning it in the street while chanting "Death to America". While reprehensible, burning a flag in protest has been ruled "free speech". Theft of a flag, arson, littering, and obstructing a public street or sidewalk without permits is still a crime. IMHO, the DC circuit court is wrong and should be overturned. If "hate" is a crime, then most of what goes on in today's politics is a crime. The days of respectful disagreement and discourse is over. This is a generation of violence if they don't get what they want.

I also see liability issues regarding adult leadership. A charter organization selects and approves the adult leaders that are allowed to participate with the youth in their unit, with concurrence from Council. The easiest thing to do is have the youth (and adults, if you need them) transfer their membership to your unit. This does not transfer funds or equipment, however.

If that SM were really "old school", he would have followed his training and the troop would have elected the SPL. There is only ONE SPL per unit. So, if there are troops operating as co-ed, gender shouldn't matter.

When did BSA policy change to include "Co-ed units"? Just trying to keep up here.

If his Board of Review has been completed and approved by National, he IS an Eagle Scout. Whether he can remain a member of your Troop is another question. Sorry this has happened.

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Sign up for all the training you can get for the SM position. It should answer lots of questions for you. Good Luck!

I may be old school, but are your Commissioner staff and District Executive aware and engaged? It is their job to help out with things like this. Your DE should have a handle on the "TAY" (Total Available Youth) for your area and coming up with suggestions to engage them. Your Unit Commissioner and District Commissioner should be engaged to help you troubleshoot your program and have suggestions. It is literally one of your DE's performance metrics (e.g. $$$) to keep units healthy and not losing membership.