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Whence it began in another Issues and Politics thread. Now moved to Patrol Method.

While a guest on Saturday CBS This Morning's The Dish, Chef Greg Baxtrom talked about cooking in Boy Scouts and how it influenced him in his career. Here is link to video (at 1:38, interviewer asks about culinary Boy Scout training) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-dish-chef-greg-baxtrom He also credited Lipton Onion Dip Mix in a March interview with Bon Appetit All the Boy Scouts’ dads would get into it and try to show off to each other. It started with canned beef stew, and then it turned into making your own beef stew. Then more like silver dollar cooking, where you take som

There's nothing in the manual for when adults behave like children. It's great that you are your pack's secretary, but you are right that that's not the same as being two leader's intermediary. There are three viable scenarios: These two straighten up They move out You move on The one other person who should be in this equation is the Charter Organization Representative (COR). That person signs off on every leader in the unit. So, his/her opinion on the situation would matter a lot.

Are you indicating a moderator bias here? Since we have no forum for Troop Method, I would have preferred that it be left where it was.

What's that Leonardo? What about a Lone Scout?

B-P's advice to a boy who wanted to become a Scout was to join a patrol or get together a patrol. The issue, to B-P and Bill and B.S.A. in 2017 (according to what they write most of the time), is where the Scouts spend their Scouting time. The bulk is supposed to be spent in the small group context, with a number of claimed benefits. Same theory since 1907 in the UK and 1930 in the U.S., although UK "Patrol System" still has adult-appointed leaders (I am told by Scouters and the Scouting Association. Cambridge? ). That idea, or Bill's "Patrol Method," is hardly inconsistent wi

Pushing buttons? Well I was either tapping keys or glass! Look, I ASMed a one patrol troop. They still insisted on having SPL ASPL Pl and APL. Aside from that bit of goofiness, they were actually doing pretty good for themselves, and we told them so regularly. Still, when the opportunity availed itself, they opted to merge with a troop that had spun off from them. So, my experience suggests that boys aren't satisfied with being in a patrol if they can be under the same roof with other patrols. Clip-quoting B-P and GBB does nothing to suppress that sentiment. So, applying this to

Okay. We are talking about the very first one, and it was an experiment. Of course, you likely are simply pushing buttons.

I think that how you deal with this depends on what type of personality you are. If I were you, what I would do (or at least consider doing) is to tell the CM and CC that you need to sit down with both of them, just the three of you, and if and when this meeting takes place, tell them basically what you just told us. I am happy to help the pack by being pack secretary, and I like working with the two of you individually, but you are putting me in the middle of what is obviously a difficult relationship. I cannot function like this. It is not what I signed up for. Either the two of you imp

In the scouting world, there is a group of experienced volunteer scouters that specialize in helping cub scout packs. They are called commissioners. The District Commissioner is responsible for managing this team. Usually each pack is assigned one of these commissioners. If you don't know who your unit commissioner is, I would contact the council office and ask to speak with the district executive. He/she can let you know who is the unit commissioner assigned to your cub scout pack or give you the contact information for the district commissioner. These scouters are an awesome resource f

Yes. I did with my son.

Always. You can move whenever you like. Just make sure you take copies of any advancement work the boys have done with you. Also, the new Pack should NOT charge you for dues since you have already paid in your other pack. Transfers are usually $1 and done at the council office. Some packs may have "join fees" but those are usually few and far between. Cleaning up a messy pack is a hard enough job for someone who has a Scouting background and knows how a pack should run. Doing as a newbie is effort best spent elsewhere. Lastly, your district executive could intervene and address the i

To quote the Emperor, ' EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT!"

Assuming this is in a BSA council great topic for 1) your council ERM Committee and 2) your council Health Supervisor (who should be the one to sign off on this protocol) On a more general note, extension cords should not be a permanent solution. In most states that would not meet code. For outdoor wiring solutions, a discussion with the Camps maintenance staff / Ranger and local AHJ about the use of circus wiring if you have to have cords is a typical choice. The other alternative would be to provide a designated area for said adults, perhaps outside of normal locations. T

The Turtles are happy to announce the birth of their 5' -11" 120 pound Eagle Scout. Gave great interview I hear. Survived despite leaving 'gag patches' on his uniform ("I Speak English" and a Klingon Interpreter Strip). Likes to live dangerously--when questioned about if that was his attitude toward a serious interview--he said "I am a Scout and a Scout is all about having fun. If I can't have some fun with my uniform I should join the military". He was having a pretty good time. Came out wanting to plan some high adventure outings for the guys still in the Troop; I am most pleased t