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Muttsy I hate to be the one to tell you but we are already in 2021 and half of it is gone. But I get what you are implying.

A memorial/reflection location sounds like a good idea. I do appreciate that memorial is not quite the right term here. Perhaps even a foundation that promotes advancement of awareness and prevention of child sexual abuse as well. I second the notion that it should be for all victims of child sexual abuse - not simply those received it through Scouting. Some sort of visual reminder at Philmont and the Summit would be a good idea. Something visible to remind us all how important it is for us all to work everyday to keep children safe. Once a settlement is reached, it strike

I'm not trying to argue, but, I thought you said people have committed suicide related to this. The Vietnam Memorial, Holocaust memorials and just local war memorials mean as much to those that survived as relatives to those that didn't. Again, I'm not trying to, as you've said, poke. I'm just explaining my thoughts. I can believe that. It often takes a very long time for a memorial to be installed.

In short, no, GSUSA will not have a claim against the trust under the draft plan. They discuss (and complain about) their treatment in an Objection to an earlier draft plan, D.I.3579... https://casedocs.omniagentsolutions.com/cmsvol2/pub_47373/6740a91f-c56d-41f6-aeb6-0ffbd851a3b7_3579.pdf p. 6: "Specifically, the Disclosure Statement lacks information necessary to understand the feasibility of the Plan, the basis for the classification and treatment of Girl Scouts’ claims when compared to other Non-Abuse Litigation Claims." p. 7: "Unlike the Convenience Claims and the General U

This was one of the thought processes when the Vietnam Wall was built. List the dead, but provide a place for the living to visit. It took many 20-30 years to visit due to the hurt. I agree it shouldn't just be for BSA, but in the larger community. I know of no other type of monument. The memorial could be to the loss.

Yes. 110%. I also think the distance of relative anonymity is a protection many of us need so we do not feel too exposed and threatened, though the threat may be hard to define or understand for others. Although I’ve been to “groups” for many of my issues, I’ve never had a therapist direct me to a support or therapy group for BSA sexual abuse survivors where we get to speak out mind and rant at current Scouters. I’m thinking about forming such a group, though. One of the key differences here is the fact that we’re not dead. Most memorials are built on that premise, though they very much h

Trust account as part of the settlement. Makes perfect and total sense.

I made the mistake of letting my wife read my POC. It was the only way I could bring myself to give details on my experience. I couldn’t speak the words but having them written down was supposed to be easier. It was a little horrifying, part of the fun I have been having dealing with all the reemergence of memories. Pure hell.

You don’t have to tell me I am dealing with it every day.

Like the birthday one I’ve been getting from my great aunt Millie every year since first grade? Sweet, crisp fin. Two weeks prior. Clockwork.

Too pessimistic. Folks may see an initial distribution in 2020 early 21. Once the carriers see that they can no longer hold BSA hostage, perspectives will change — quickly. My gut tells me carriers will begin to get serious soon. Think of it as an annuity. Every year another check.

I would say 12 to 18 months for money from BSA and LC’s and 3 to 4 years for insurance money. They will be fighting and delaying at every turn.

I am reluctant to post it. But, it is the Catholic self-insurance, as the parish sponsored my troop.

As long as your tent mate is in your patrol, for sure. That was one of the best things about troop camping growing up. The SPL decides where the different patrols setup.

The trustee will have a team of insurance litigators who are the very best money can buy. These guys know coverage law down to the minute. Every appellate ruling, every significant trial court opinion in real time. I can envision strategies to put maximum pressure on the carriers but the weight of the existing claims and additional claims coming forward against CO’s should be enough. One strategy is to submit an individual policy limits demand for each claimant. If the carrier denies to timely pay that claim, the limits come off. The trustee seeks a court judgment in a “rea

I'm in Three Harbors, so our camps are Indian Mound Scout Reservation in Oconomowoc and Oh Da Ko Ta in Burlington. Both are nice camps. Both have a lot of people attached to the camps so it is tough. We are visiting Potawatomi Council's Long Lake for summer camp this year and looking forward to it. The most valuable part of Scouting is the people. There are some tremendous Scouters in the council and I hope that they are not too discouraged. I also hope that, hey could we find some big donor somewhere? I don't know. Seems like we would have already had one if that's the case.