eagle90

High Adventure activities are NOT for all the boys in the troop. Most venues have age restrictions (usually 13 and up). We restrict our HA activities to high school youth. It serves as an incentive to stay active in the troop and gives the young ones something to look forward to. Besides, the majority of 11-12-13 year olds cannot handle such activities, even with adequate training. It's just a physical thing.

Have some time for open discussions from the group - Where did you camp last month? How was the camp site? What was there to do there? What are your troop plans for this month? How do you fund raise? What Hi Adventure activities are you planning? A true round table discussion And don't treat me like an eleven year old tenderfoot. No worksheets, lectures, etc. Dale

Similar to BD, we do not reimburse drivers for gas, except for Summer Camp when they are driving 350+ miles one way. Our campouts normally run $20.00. $15.00 for food and $5 for camp ground fees. Signup is 10 days in advance, no refunds.

Years ago I did report a case to the SE when a scout had bruises up and down his back and sides. When asked, he aid his dad did that as punishment for breaking curfew. I did report it to the SE who later informed me that the school where the scout attended already had a file on the situation and was taking it up with the authorities. Don't know what the eventual outcome was. Dale

2015?? Why should it take 3 years to implement the Cub Scout side of this new policy?

I still am getting a message from Norton saying it is an "Attack Page".

Wait, Eagle732, your time is coming!!

True Story - at the 1997 Jamboree we were using TImberlines and all ten days I was continually yelling at the Jamboree scouts (older boys!) to open both zippers. We already had a few broken ones. About the second to last morning it was too much, and I bellowed without thinking "OPEN THE F***ING ZIPPER!!. One of the leaders in the next campsite, a good old boy from Alabama came up to me later, and I apologized for my profanity, but he shook my hand and said "Don't worry, we ALL lose it some times."

Eagle 732 - You are right on the money. They open the side zipper and try to slide in and out of the slit. The flap also gets stuck a lot, even for the adults. I just received 2 new Timberline 6's and they now have one "D" zipper and NO FLAP!! A great improvement! Dale

That is the only drawback to Eureka tents - zipper problems. If they have to replace the entire zipper, $70 is not a bad price. If they repair and replace the slider, I usually pay about $25.00. Dale

Since I joined (1961!?!_) OA - Used to be 1 or 2 scouts were elected per yer, and they were normally the 15-16 year olds. This year our troop had 9 elected, some just past 13 years old. Eagle Req'ts - No project required, to a project, and to now where projects are fund raising and engineering monstrosities.

We are in Illinois, and in both Illinois and Indiana you are not allowed to bring in any firewood, except for lumber. Also in Indiana you are not allowed to scrounge the forest for wood,as they want it to return to nature. It has hurt the aesthetics of the big campfire. Of course you can always purchase a supply of wood at the camp store!

Good God, it's not life or death. "Sorry, we made a mistake. You'll gt your awards at next week's meeting" and Move on.

2) Bring copy of the pack's actual, vs. council provided, rooster to compare differences. All right, in 50+ years in Scouting, I have never received a council provided ROOSTER! Where is my rooster???? We could use one to assist the bugler in getting the scouts up and out of their tents in the morning!(This message has been edited by eagle90)

We are going through he process right now. Our patrol leaders are asked to get suggestions from their members and bring them to the PLC (Last night). They choose where they want to camp, want activities they want to schedule. This is brought to the Troop Committee (tomorrow night). The Committee will choose the actual dates, as we have to juggle a number of school and religious calendars. We leave that challenge to the adults. It works well for us.

I wonder what would have happened if Mrs. Den Mother and Mrs. Scoutmaster applied, instead of a former Secretary of State and a well known , big bucks financier?

We have 7 patrols, and each patrol has their own dining fly and poles, color coded. Each patrol sets up its own dining fly and cooking area and then set up their own tents. The adults usually set up their tents first and then set up their own fly which serves as the coffee spot. Our adults eat with the patrols on a rotating basis.

Jimmy Carter was the only President to serve as a Scoutmaster

Just spent last week at camp. No mention of Venturing at all by anyone.

We need a certificate naming the school where we meet as an additional insured. We need to give this to them at the start of every year. The council office just emails it to me.

Good ASM's who have a job to do, and do it A working PLC with Junior Leaders who care A working Patrol Method

This is a wilderness area, and most of the campsites within in BWCAA are relatively small. In many sites you are hard pressed to find even four tent sites, let alone more for a larger group. We have normally split up into two groups. We see each other at the end of the trip and spend hours telling each other about our journey.

Just for everyone's information, I ordered custom made numerals with the anniversary year included from National. They arrived in three weeks. I was quoted 6-8 weeks!

We leave for camp Saturday morning. I'm still waiting for nine medical forms, that were supposed to be turned in by JUNE 6th! Driving me absolutely nuts!

A couple of the non-construction projects: Eagle candidate organized a youth / senior citizen visitation program at his church, which I understand is still ongoing some 10+ years later. Eagle candidate organized a small band of Scouts and friends and toured local retirement and senior citizen homes during November / December playing Christmas carols for the residents.