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  1. Our ceremony was quiet and simple. We had it at the place where we did our patrol meetings between weekends. We invited a few of the staff and some local scouters in the district. We had someone make some remarks, exchanged a few jokes, sang Gilwell, etc. We had some cake and punch and it was very nice.
  2. Our ceremony was quiet and simple. We had it at the place where we did our patrol eetings between weekends. We invited a few of the staff and some local scouters in the district. We had someone make some remarks, exchanged a few jokes, sang Gilwell. We had some cake and punch and it was very nice.
  3. BadenP Please check my other posts in this thread. I never said to kick him out. I said that he may not qualify for memberhsip. This might not be an issue if he weren't 17 and close to Eagle. The Scout said that he is agnostic, not the BOR. I suggested another meeting with the BOR and a minister. If he doesn't believe (now all you buddhists, sit this one out, we've been over it), he can't be in BSA, PERIOD. It's not my rule, it's BSA's rule. He must decide and declare if he believes in God. Personally, I could care less (as it pertains to scouting) which God he believes in. It cold
  4. Brent, I agree. There are women scouters who can run circles around some men. I also know male scoutmasters with beads who ain't got a clue.
  5. Eamonn, Sorry to hear about the real estate deal gone bad. However, I must disagree, a little. I feel almost bad disagreeing with a guy who took his woodbadge training at the Happy Land. I agree that scouting is a game with a purpose. However, trying to teach the patrol method to den leaders may not make sense, trying to have ALL the groups work TOGETHER may not make sense either. Tiger cubs can't do camp-o-rees, Venturers may not want to do crafts. Wolves can't do an actual regatta. I agree, the game part is very important and that we need people who can pass on the skills
  6. Kudu, You said: Women (and men) who are not the outdoors type should not be Scouters or the trainers of Scouters. I disagree. What about women who are great administrators? couldn't they be Unit Commissioners? How about District Committee? I'm not saying they should be, but they could be. Gonzo
  7. Just as there has always been women in the military, there have been women in scouting. Brent, I believe the North Florida Council had a female WB course director in '95, but I'm not sure. I'm sure there are others. I read a post where a woman was a WB SPL, c'mon! Sorry GWD, it seems that some people are better suited for one thing or another. It's true, women may be more patient with the little cubs, men may be more suited to be SM's, I don't know you personally, you seem to make sense in these forums, I hope you're delivering the promise and da program. I didn't mean (in th
  8. Thank you to all of you for your responses and suggestions. I'll try some and let you know. Thanks, Gonzo
  9. emb021 I think you are indeed splitting hairs in this context, but I'll clarify AGAIN. Where I said "Women are probably best at the cub level, troop commitee and some sort of venture participation. Sorry, I don't know alot about venture, I know it's co-ed)." Is because I know that venture PATROLS are in boy scout troops and that venturing crews are separately charterd organizations that are co-ed and have co-ed adult advisors. I didn't mean to confues anyone about anything. I know that boys in venturing crews who are also boy scout can earn awards for both, but girls can only earn award
  10. I've heard that only the SM or ASM can sign off on rank advancement items except BOR. I've also heard that Scouts above First Class can sign off for ranks below First Class except SM Conference and BOR. So, what's the real answer? Thanks you in advance. Gonzo1(This message has been edited by Gonzo1)
  11. Please help, I'd like a new stave. I have several of the stock BSA $3 hiking staves. Over the years I seen many home made staves. I could select a branch from the several trees on my property like oak and maple. When is the best time to take the bark off? Or, is it better to leave the bark on? Should I stain it or not? What about polyurethane or varnish? Your comments are appreciated. Thanks, Gonzo1
  12. OGE You said... Sorry Gonzo, the only good thing about the 70's and scouting was the red beret otherwise it marked the end of scouting as an Outdoor program. Gotta disagree here. I joined scouting in the early 70's and we had a very active outdoor program. Besides, I never like the red beret. I don't care much for today's hat with the big red panel either. emb021 you said: Then you don't know anything about venture, because its not co-ed. That's because Venture is a program within Boy Scout Troops. Its the Venture Patrol, for older boys. I think you're splitting hairs o
  13. At the risk of taking some arrows from some of our female colleagues, I must agree with some of the posters here like Kudu. While women have been scoutmasters since 1988, that doesn't necessarily make it right. Women are probably best at the cub level, troop commitee and some sort of venture participation. Sorry, I don't know alot about venture, I know it's co-ed). I also realize that in this day and age, there are many songle moms who want to participate with their kids. Troop committee is a great way. Sometimes, boys need to be with men, and girls need to be with women. Ladies
  14. For my Taj Mahal, I fold and gently roll it up and put it in a large rubber maid container. Ground cloth oon top, then tent, then rain fly. Gonzo
  15. fgoodwin, Goretex outerwear? For sissies No, Goretex is great to stop the wind, but doesn't keep you warm, jacket liner will. Thermarest pads? Wimps I think you'll be warmer on the ground because the air gets colder than the ground Under Armor? For weaklings! I don't know, never tried it. Polypropylene garments are great, and warm Internal frame packs? Wusses I prefer external frame GPS? Fuggedaboudit I suppose that's "progress" How in the world did we ever get away from sleeping on the ground in a floorless pup-tent? All in the
  16. fgoodwin, C'mon, heating a tent? Electric space heaters? Are you for real? Evmori has a great suggestion with the foam pad and a space blanket. I recommend sleeping in as few clothes as possible because of the perspiration and condensation which make you colder if you sleep in clothes. You might also try having your rain poncho handy on cold nights. If you really feel cold, drape your poncho over your sleeping bag, it will help contain some of your body heat and also keep you warm. You said: The bottom line is if you are going to use a heater in your tent you shoul
  17. Eagle Pete, You'll also get to sing and have fun ----- uh, that is unless you're a stick-in-the-mud poster and think that singing is childish. have fun.
  18. Beavah, Before I strike a tent, I open all the zippers on the nylon tents with plastic zippers, like my Eureka. Then as I collapse the tent and fold and roll it. The chance of damaging a zipper is much less. After I dry the tent, I fold it for storage and re-roll and put it in the sack. To keep da bugs out when pitching the tent, I lay it out and zip the door BEFORE raising any poles. Now Beavah, you will be Black Fly free and have zippers intact. I'm not saying to do it my way, I know what works for me. I hope this helps, Gonzo1
  19. My old trop still does a pancake breakfast first Saturday in December. 4 Saturdays fo ticket sales for all you can eat. Donated pancake mix, donated sausage links, younger scouts as serve, bus tables, clean as needed, etc. Older scouts and adults cook. Very smooth operation, only fund raiser for unit to speak of. Nearby unit does a chicken BBQ, donated or low cost chicken, same for side dishes, $6.00 per late, big bucks. Our pack does popcorn. My son sold $2,250, if my kid can, your can too. We had 4 boys over $1,000.
  20. Trevorum, Don't forget your 2 deep leadership. G
  21. Eamonn, I tok the course in Feb and March of 1994. Got beads about Dec, '94. North Florida Council. There wasn't a lot of sittin around time, indeed. We had the 3 weekend course. A couple of patrol meetings back in the district. I realize EVERY course is a little different. I'm in Northeast Georgia Council now. A friend who is attending now told me that they are using the tents already in place from summer camp. We had to pitch the our tents they issued to us and I think we were all missing a pole. Doesn't matter. It really isn't worth squabbling over whether you sew or
  22. Adults are not supposed to wear patrol emblems. However, because of the patrol method used during WB, emblems are (or have been used). When I went to WB, I met my coach/consellor who gave me an eagle patch and said "Welcome, you're now in the eagle patrol, this is for you to sew on." I thanked him and sat under the same tree as he did. Then he said: "you can start sewing anytime you're ready". I've heard that WB for 21st Century, students use safety pins for patrol emblems and badge of office. I guess every course is a little different. wmjivey, You can always show your E
  23. OGE, Of course I mentioned it. He's aware, the parents are aware, I don't recall why she isn't in it. I'll ask again tomorrow. Besides, she brings a friend when her brother has webelos/cub activities, so they would get 2 for 1. SA, I think you summarized it well.
  24. Scoutldr, I'm not trying to hijack your thread. I can clearly understand when someone has to be someplace else. The dad of the other WDL had a stroke, he left Saturday night also. Perhaps as an organization, we can hold Cub Camping 101 for cub parents. Any of you WB students need a ticket item? Maybe you'd like to consider putting together Cub Camping 101/ Thanks,
  25. Packsaddle, I brought it up as a hypothetical situation ONLY. If Chris or Terry start to develop, you could ask the parents about it. You could wait and see. If William starts to 'develop', he just might be overweight or have some other problem which me may grow out of. The bottom line is this: If you are a BOY, not homosexual and believe in God, meet other requirements for memberhsip, it's A OK. If not, like if someone proclaims that they are agnostic, you can't be in BSA. I didn't make the rules, BSA made the rules. I know a scouter with 58 years of scouting service
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