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I saw on Cops today that the police department they were following had on green shoulder loops similar to what Venturers wear.

Dave, that stat is not always true, I know from experience... I barely got Tenderfoot in a year. 1st Class for me didnt come until almost 3 years later.

I thought I would take this a step forward by listing my goals which I recently recorded. Life Goals 1. Make varsity baseball and football teams as a sophmore 2. Win state championship in baseball 3. Win state championship in football 4. Straight As for semesters through high school 5. Perfect attendance through high school 6. Achieve the rank of Eagle; Ranger in Venture Crew 7. Go to Philmont Scout Ranch 8. Attend the United States Military Academy at West Point 9. Become a United States Army Ranger and earn my tab 10. Remember to always live the Scout Oath, Scout Law and Ranger Creed in my every day life

What are you going to make of yourself? Do you want it THAT badly? Are you a hard worker or do you hardly work? Will I make it until I'm old and grey like OGE (;) just kidding;)) Did I always do my best in everything I did? Am I going to become a Special Ops operator? How hard do you plan to try in life? Do girls - matter in your life? I guess that's it for now. Good topic, Dave.

Well, I thought I would fire this thread back up here. Anybody have some changes or additions? I know I sure do... Large dollar amount gift card to REI A new day pack... any suggestions?? if nothing else, I'm gonna get some type of military assault/3 day pack since this is kind of what I'll be using it for. Still looking for a good pair of boots, but I have a feeling those will wait until birthday Large donation to a charity (coughcoughBSAcoughcough) specifically Okaw Valley Council digital camera money to go to Ranger Camp a decent job some playing time on the basketball team:( Climbing helmet Climbing harness/belay device/chalk bag combo lots of money cell phone that all troops overseas come home safe The new Field Book A new Handbook.... Mine is in shreds almost Anybody else??

Straight A's Play sophmore baseball as freshman:) Win a state championship in football get closer to Eagle go to Ranger Camp

We have a problem... I came acrossed a recent post from some people over at rockclimbing.com regarding BSA and some things they have seen done totally wrong. For you in OK, one guy said one of your climbing instructor "was running as many people up and down that tower as he could. The assistant director was at the top setting people up for rappelling." This needs to stop. I highly doubt any of you have those things done in your troop or anything, but if you spot it, please STOP it!! Thank you. And I have been quite busy defending the BSA over there, too, BTW.

School actually only last 7:50 til 2:45 most days, except for half days, Wednesdays, and almost every other day;) But then I have either basketball, baseball, etc which is two or three or four hours long. That uncludes Saturday. Last week we had practice at 7:30 in the morning!

That way you actually know where he is at. Both of my parents are teachers and I have had siblings in school for probably as long as some of you have been involved in scouts.

Hey now! I resent that;) No actually it was just my school ID that I put through the washer and dryer;) My membership card got ruined b/c it WAS in my wallet during day camp. We played tug a war after it rained for two days;) My white shirt I got is now a nice brown color:)

Real Scout-like there, Dave;) In the chat room now:) if anybody is interested. Will post in other thread as well

Man, SPL, you got it good... seven hours a week;) I average about 9 hours at school a day, 5 days a week. And then a couple on the weekend as well. Hopefully, in 3 years, I will be promoted to a major school (in which most of you know what I'm talking about) and then many more years doing that;)

Field of Dreams is awesome!!! I went there when i was.... 2! Great movie!!!

I got a sleeping bag which is rated to 5F. It is a mummy bag. I've never been cold yet:). I've only used it outdoors maybe twice since getting it in January, but for $40, it was worth it even though it is huge!! Look at Sports Authority.

I was just playing with you:) I really dont know how much snow they get. I think my sister got quite a bit the last couple years while she lived in Macomb, IL which is very close to Iowa.

STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is getting quite old. It is really starting to bother me:(

Good for you.

Unless the troop decides to allow the Expedition hat to be worn with and be considered in uniform. That is one of the choices the troop has on uniform.

Snow, possibly lots of snow. Of course, you would be used to that now wouldnt you?

A group who does airsoft (similar to paintball, but with bb guns) had an event two weeks ago. They collected toys for T4T thing. They had two US Marine HUMMERs come out and they filled at least one of them. They also had a bunch of Marines come out and play for the day. I heard it was sweet.

My mom saw it too.... she told me about but I didnt bother to watch it... I was too busy on here:)

That question was long answered so this thread has turned into trash once again.

This is just about an hour from my house:( http://www.southernillinoisan.com/rednews/2003/12/04/build/top/TOP004.html JONESBORO -- Burning an American flag landed a Jonesboro man in jail for several days, said Union County Assistant State's Attorney Patrick Duffy. But one expert said he's surprised the flag desecration charge came to court because the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1989 that flag desecration rules are unconstitutional. Michael Ravellette, 29, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Union County circuit court to unlawful desecration of the American flag. Judge Rodney Clutts sentenced Ravellette to Tri-County Detention Center in Ullin and two years' probation. He must also pay court costs and submit DNA samples to state police. Duffy said Ravellette was in jail at the time of his plea and Tuesday was his final day. Ravellette also admitted he was violating his probation on a domestic battery offense by being around his girlfriend at the time he was arrested, Duffy said. The judge ordered Ravellette to pay a $250 fine and attend counseling. Also, felony retail theft charges against Ravellette were closed Nov. 25 in Jackson County. He was sentenced to two years' probation. Duffy said Ravellette was arrested in the flag burning case after police searched his girlfriend's residence looking for a methamphetamine lab. Ravellette was at his girlfriend's home. Officers didn't find anything meth-related and were preparing to leave when Ravellette came out with a burning American flag. ADVERTISEMENT Duffy said the burning flag was visible to the public. "He was holding it up in his hands and waving it around," Duffy said. An officer took the flag from Ravellette and extinguished the flames. Ravellette was arrested and the flag was held as evidence. "I've never been able to figure out the motive behind this," Duffy said. Ravellette's defense attorney, McArthur Allen, wouldn't comment Wednesday. Burning is the proper way to dispose of an American flag once it will no longer be used, but Duffy said the manner in which Ravellette burned it was inappropriate. However, an American Civil Liberties Union spokesman said he's surprised the flag desecration charge was not dismissed. "Have they not heard of Texas vs. Johnson down there?" said Ed Yohnka, ACLU's Illinois communications director. Yohnka said Texas vs. Johnson was a 1989 case in which a Texas statute prohibiting flag desecration was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. Congress reponded by trying to pass a federal flag desecration law, which also was struck down by the court. Illinois is one of many states that still has a flag desecration law on the books. Yohnka said that's not a surprise. "It's not uncommon for states to still have these statutes on the books," he said. "It seems to me very uncommon for a person to be prosecuted when the Supreme Court has ruled." Yohnka said usually when a flag is burned in protest, other charges -- but not desecration -- are filed. "People who desecrate the flag are often prosecuted, but often are prosecuted because they went and stole the flag, maybe from a federal building," he said. The fact that Ravellette was prosecuted concerns Yohnka. "It would be one thing for the guy to not know what the law is; it's another thing for the prosecutor not to know what the law is," he said.

FOG says,"Does seem a shame that there isn't money from congress to buy dice and cards for injured troops when they manage to find enough money to waste on other things." Like what, might I ask?? And this time I'm not trying to be smart with you either, I just would like to know what you think they are wasting money on. PS. I think doing something like that is a good idea:)

NO, I think in other words, "The Boy Scouts of America are trying to get as many boys as possible involved. Church shouldnt matter.