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Easier implemented in some activities... (BSA Troop 565 Roound Rock, TX) Seabase 2020

Matt, I am sorry I was not clear . The local news site in Portland that I specifically cited is quoting a Black man, Mr. Baskin. It's his point. "A few blocks away, Carl Baskin sat next to his drive-up car wash station and worried that the message of racial justice was being taken away from the Black community by 'young white children.'” I have no personal knowledge about Portland. I only know what I read and see, and what I neither read nor see in the media. This has happened before, although at a lower level of violence, and it likely will happen again. I observed the foll

My friend who used to work for BSA until today posted this. My heart goes to those affected by this. Today, the BSA permanently laid off a large number of employees (I am told it is about 40% of the national office staff) as it tries to survive a number of unplanned events that affect the organization more severely than many can even imagine.

Well, there have certainly been a lot of comments here telling you not to worry about uniforms, or to forget them completely, et cetera. But what if you want to wear the uniform? And after all, as BP himself said, what boy (or girl, or leader) with Scouting in his heart wouldn't want to wear the uniform? The policy which expects Webelos Scouts to wear the tan and green uniform is new - it only came into effect this year. But as per BSA tradition, ANY uniform, once approved by the BSA, is always approved by the BSA - so a Webelos Scout can wear the traditional blue uniform. Just be sure to

I agree. I might have been a bit to quick to state. I found the statement funny. "There are no uniform police." ... Many of us have defended or advocated for scouts when they are confronted by self-appointed uniform police. The advice is correct though. Focus on a good experience and get out and doing things. Uniform is not required.

Yes, and as I said, the guidelines are a scout may NOT be penalized or denied a scouting opportunity for lack of a uniform, even for an Eagle Board of Review ("Candidates shall not be required to purchase uniforming or clothing to participate in a board of review.") The uniform is a Method of Scouting but poor families may not be punished like this. In addition, as I noted above, the Webelos have the option for tan/green or blue/blue in any event.

First, welcome. Second, a scout may never, ever, EVER be penalized, punished, or denied any scouting opportunity for lack of a uniform. EVER. Even for an Eagle Board of Review, a "Class A" is not required. What is required is if they wear it, they do so properly (no untucked shirts). Third, the tan is optional for Webelos. And I quote from the Inspection Sheet (2008) as well as the 2015 printing.

Welcome to the forum, @SWdenleader. You don't need to be grandfathered in. If a scout is going to leave because of a uniform issue then there's a problem. No kid should be denied scouting because of some uniform issue. Honestly, I don't even know if this is an issue (if you can't read where it says webelos must wear a tan uniform, then it isn't a rule), but it doesn't matter. What does matter is your scouts having fun. In this economy, do your best. Don't worry about the uniform. Oh, and pull up a log and join us.

Wow, I thought I was only old timer here. Most of the "youngins" I know have never heard of a baker tent(or wall tent). Probably thought it was were the kitchen staff slept. 😁😁

I’m going to a state next to mine, where there is no quarantine period for my state. Every student has to produce a negative test before returning to campus though. I believe one of the residence halls is now the “quarantine dorm.” It’s a small college, so that is why they’re able to open without problems.

Victimized organizations* should press Blackbaud to provide third party identity and credit monitoring. * Which organization will lead? My money (again $0.02) is on Boys & Girls Club of Delaware

Oh, how I pine for those innocent days of youth... blissfully ignorant of the district/council structure. [Sigh]

This is industry practice. The CTO owns the technology decisions.

Unfortunately, the entire summer was canceled. I do ride on a volunteer rescue squad and currently in a EMT program to be nationally certified, so I am staying active in healthcare.