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Wow, a lot to unpack there. So, here goes: 1. Is there a market for a youth serving organization to place kids outdoors without supervision?: First of all, this is a question a follower asks, not a leader. When Apple created the smart phone do you think they asked "is there a market?" or do you suppose they thought, if we build this we'll create a market. The latter is the thought process of a leader. 2. What would it look like? I don't know, maybe we could ask https://letgrow.org/our-mission/ for advice or maybe just pick up an old BSA handbook. 3. Do I anticipate Mom si

Quality Work As Zero Salaried Employee

I know there are a couple of days left in the Jamboree but I figured I would go ahead and start a thread on how things went. The Good: from everything I am hearing, the programming has been great. Both of my kids are having a great time. They are meeting people from around the world, making friends, trying new foods (that participants brought and at the country tents where they can purchase food). They are trading items and getting a few things. Both have been to events at the Summit before, so they were more focused on meeting people than hitting the activities. But the only complaint I

Wow! No wonder the Village People thought it was so fun to stay at the YMCA...

Okay, I thought this was a joke or a typo, but then I did a quick search, and found this: https://www.vocativ.com/culture/fun/fairly-recently-ymca-actually-required-swimmers-nude/index.html So, I learned something. Wow.

@RichardB I see the value proposition of the BSA centered around youth fun & development. My son joined the BSA because it was fun, he got to expand his horizons with unique adventures, and as a young adult he developed and grew. That those activities are done within a safe framework is important - certainly. My son will be 17 next month. As a parent, I gradually give my son more and more responsibility with the realization that in a year or two he will be off to college and will essentially be living on his own. His 18th birthday will not be a magical event where suddenly he is c

In my neck of the woods, we call those individuals suckers..

Don't be ashamed. Be proud. Each scout has his own journey. Own yours. ... From what I've read above, I'd be proud to have a scout like you in my troop and I'd be glad to support you in your advancement. If you want Eagle, go for it. ... BUT ... don't stress over Eagle. It's just a rank. The journey is much more important. Building friendships and memories. Having adventures. Learning new things. Also, you have time. My recommendation ... Talk with your scoutmaster or another adult. Get a scout leader on your side who will support your journey. Let them know you nee

Actually it does under discipline. It is the CCs responsibility. Still, the layer of dealing with it, (meaning identifying learning exactly what is going on) and determining how the unit should proceed starts with the SM. If the scout doesn't feel the SM is working to make the environment safe, then the next step is the CC. And when it gets this far, I feel asking for help from the parents or mediator is appropriate. Barry

That's what we do as well. We make popcorn optional for those Scouts that want to sell it to help offset the price of big ticket trips. We fund normal troop activities through annual dues and trip fees. However, I've come to appreciate that when we don't sell popcorn we're also removing a source of funding for Council level efforts. While I wish there was another way for Councils to get money (without passing on fees to Scouts), I've accepted the current model for what it is. As a result, we do thy to hit the FOS goals from the council. The model here of course is Girl Scout c