frostandmist

One way to effect a gentle and respectful change would be to start working on the Patrol level. Any patrol can go on hikes, camp, do special projects, etc. as long as they have 2 deep adult leadership. Once the SM notes the ensuing enthusiasm, he just might join the crowd. We encourage our patrols to participate in at least a single activity per year and it works miracles. It is also a way of getting other parents involved. Remember to take photographs! Another way to open up the troop might be for a patrol to volunteer to prepare a month's schedule for submittal to the PLC. Yet one more way to show originality would be for a patrol to work on the American Heritage Award program. It is not difficult and once completed, and they wear their MEDALS, someone will get the picture! Jim Wallace, T-312

We have a boy who just passed his Eagle BOR and I am trying to find the address of his former Den Leader, Mr. Ed Hunt, Pack 457, DuPage Area Council, IL, who was instrumental in encouraging him to continue his scouting career.

I can not find any address of DuPage Area Council and would appreciate anyone who can help me contact this gentleman. It would be a welcome surprise if I could get a congratulatory letter sent me for reading at his Court of Honor.Thanks, Jim Wallace