EagleWB

In SM conferences in our Troop and when I sit a BOR for another Troop I follow Bob White's way. I ask the boy to explain how he feels he has been active. Here is the other half of that requirement, how about active in your Patrol? Do you follow the same rules for active in your Troop?

ASM1 I haven't read it yet, but here in NEPA Council we run Great Medicine every two years. It is a weeklong training course for the youth run just like the old Wood Badge course. The only adults on the course are the SM and two Asmt's. It is run mostly by the youth. Will ceck out the white stag and let you know if it is the same.

OGE on the link provided by evmori under camping, for Trail Safety it just mentions common sense and first aid, but under Trek Safely it has "All backcountry treks must be supervised by a mature, conscientious adult at least 21 years of age who understands the potential risks associated with the trek. This person knowingly accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety of the youth in his or her care. This adult supervisor is trained in and committed to compliance with the seven points of the BSA's Trek Safely procedure. One additional adult who is at least 18 years of age must also acco

OGE,the only thing I know is about the Leave no Trace training. Haven't heard about a safe hike training, but will ask around.(This message has been edited by EagleWB)

tntlehman, The whole pack meets once a month usually where ever the pack is chartered. The dens should meet once a week usually in the Den Leaders home. I have seen where every den meets for their meetings in the same place as you describe but as you found out this is very distracting. You should talk to the Cubmaster, maybe this was a pack meeting and not a den meeting.

Our patrol also saw the game for what it was, in fact I think all our patrols recognized this as there were no problems on our course with it. We ended up talking about what could happen. I also think it should be stopped in progress if it is getting out of hand but is an effective learning lesson. OGE I was wondering how you now feel about your question of this ticket thing. I know you felt frustrated by our answers but it is a hard thing to explain. I just finished my ticket and am trying to find a good date for gettin my beads. Eagles soar high.

We usually ask the boys to discuss it with the families and make a decission. We give them all their options, pro and con. We've had boys wait as long as 5 months for a friend to get them together. There is only one Troop in our area that had 5 COH in 6 months and attendance did fall off at the last few- not sure why. If there is any doubt that both families are 100% behind one ceremony I would have two of them.

I have to ask the same question as ASM7 is this a unit activity or district/council event. I've been the BB instructor at day camp, resident camp and our parent and pal weekends for 5 years. As instructor I needed 5 hours of training from a certified range instructor who is our Boy Scout summer camp rifle director. I also agree that if it is to be a unit event that somebody needs to be notified that this activity is not allowed.

Here in Pa. the Scranton Diocese requires two background checks for adults working with any youth group. They come from the State Police and cost $10 each. They are also required by most school districts. As of now our Council doesn't require these checks but if your Troop is chartered by a Catholic church every registered adult needs them.

Ed, The camp we attend has it both ways. They have a pioneer campsite where you bring your own tents and do your own cooking and the regular campsites. I've done both and prefer using the mess hall. Most of the Troops that use Pioneer have been doing so for a long time. There is a lot more planning and preparations. Do you bring your own food and dishes and things or are they provided by the camp? As for the patrol method, our camp has an hour set aside for patrol activities in the afternoon for the patrols to sign up for. Things like waterfront games, scoutcraft competitions, cope act

To become a unit commissioner you should contact your Dist Comish. He can get you signed on as comish and get you your training. You will probably not be your Troops comish, as we prefer to have someone outside the Troop for any problems that come up. As respect that's a tough one. Sometimes it takes a long time.I know first impressions mean a lot to me, but as I get to know someone that can change. Is it just your style or are there other things? Are you hanging out with and acting like one of the boys on campouts or are you with the adults? Are these the same adults that have seen you co

Contact the Cope commttee in your Council. They have initiative games that can be done at a Troop meeting. Our committee has gone to Troop meetings and have done some of these with cubs at Parent and Pal. Get the adults trained, get them involved with these games as their own group. Get the adult leaders and committee to a weekend of cope this fall.

LauraT7 another thing you could try is a program called COPE. See if your Council has a Cope course and schedule your Troop for a weekend. Tell the staff your concerns and they can set up a program to help build up your team. If your council doesn't have one let me know what Council you are in and I will let you know the nearest course if I can. Keep at it and good luck.

rlculver415: In our council there are two ways a boy can go provisional. The way you explained happened, and you see the pitfalls there. Also the boys are never placed with a Troop unless they agree ahead of time to take provisionals, if there are any, or agree when they are asked at check-in. The second is for the boy to ask at council what Troops are attending the week he wants to go, and then contacting a Troop. Sometimes the SM can advise you which Troop to go with. That way the Troop he is attending with can include him on their roster, register him for badges, get him the info he needs,

I'm looking for a transatlantic OA lodge flap, Black Eagle I think. My son just got home from our conclave, this lodge is a member of our section, but he wasn't able to get this patch before they were all gone. Can anyone help me? Sorry I had wrong area in title, but could also use one from this area if there is one.(This message has been edited by EagleWB)

OGE-- You will have to do 5, I think, things within 18 months of finishing your course useing the 11 skills of leadership. (I'm not up on all the things in the course now.) These should be in the area of what your registration is (comish & venturing.)Some things done under BS and Cub Scouter are run a camporee, run a pow-wow, serve on training staffs, etc. You might have ideas you would like to implement as unit comish. You say you would like to develope venturing in your Council, got to be ideas there. Just don't get too overburdened. I don't think that it's so much a secret, it's just ha

Dan, National does have a training program written out. You should ask your District Training chairman for a copy of "Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training" and the "Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills." Each district should have a complete set of all programs for any training courses, some also have CD's. These have schedules and topics to be covered.

As a MB counselor I will take a note from the SM stating the boy has the nights, as long as they are scout related. There is no other way for me to know unless he is in my Troop. If a boy had to wait to count his days he would have to hold on to his blue card for a year or more. I also don't know where it says you must have a blue card before starting a MB. I think this originated so the SM would know what the boys are working on. I know some counselors who work with the boys on different merit badges and when they are done then ask for cards. I think this is either a counselors decision or a

Congratulations to you and your son. I'm sure he will continue to be an asset to your Troop.

Try this web page, although some might be out of date. www.eaglescout.org/finale/coh/coh.html look under invitations and commendations.

Goose Pond Scout Reservation, Hamlin, Pa.

OGE Glad to help. Sorry I can't be in your area then. I would love to see and hear the bagpipes do that song. Our OA Lodge has a fellowship weekend scheduled for that time and I have committed to the host corps. I live in the Scranton area so maybe sometime our paths will cross.

OGE here are the words I have; (Bagpipe Drone)Drone,drone,drone,drone, Who put the out in scouting? Who put the flight to eagles? Who lit the light of scouting, over the world? We'll never be hiked under, listen to our scouting thunder. We lit the light of scouting, over the world. Boys turning into men; brave, clean and reverent men. Turning the world to a brotherhood of friends. We put the out in scouting! We put the flight to eagles! We lit the light of scouting, over the world! (Bagpipe drone) Drone,drone,drone,drone The version I have seen used most, omi

I would talk to the Camp director, your commissioner and your DE. Storage of food should not be a problem. I am on the host corp for most training activities, the OA and any other time they need one. We have had vegetarians and special meals for medical reasons. We work thru them. The only major hurdle I can envision would be the need for a kosher kitchen, but even then this might be possible. If you can be a little more specific it would help in giving you solutions. Our camp has always helped any way they can.

OGE If it is the song I'm thinking of the tune is Scotland The Brave. Does it have the bagpipe drone at the begining and end? I have also seen it listed as The World Brotherhood of Scouting song. Check this title's lyrics against what you have. Good luck.