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According to Chris McCloud, IL Department of Natural Resource Spokesman, states "What's not included in those talks, though, are plans on how to eventually reopen the parks. McCloud said the agency won't make those plans until there's money in the state budget to pay for the parks." Even if these state parks are not used during the winter they are important to their local economys as stated by CalicoPenn. Personally, I am tired of Rod Blagojevic's constant political ploys, lies, and deception. Just last month he brought the General Assembly and State Senate back to Springfield fo

Dear Friends, In yet another poor decision made by IL Governor Rod Blagojevic, 11 State Parks are slated to be closed by November 1, 2008. This announcement was made on August 28, 2008 during the Democrat National Convention when the spotlight would be on national politics instead of State Politics. The State Parks slated to be closed include Lowden-Miller State Park. Lowden Miller State Park allows BSA Camp Lowden to use its water front property (on the Rock River) to have a waterfront so important badges like Canoeing, Rowing, and Sailing can be offered and earned. While it is

Doesn't it mean Brotherhood of Cheerful Service?

With a normal unit I would agree that fundraisers are the appropriate way to go for funding. However, I am working with a low-income, latino, Cub Scout Pack. Very little parent participation or even the motiviation to participate. Therefore, with the limited number of volunteers who already have sons in other units, fundraising enough to provide the initial activities is not something that can be easily done. Typically, I would say that the Chartered Organizations be asked to make a small donation to the unit committee for scouting. However, with the Professionals asking us to s

As a Committee Chairman for both a Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop I would make it very clear, at the next Committee Meeting, with my Chartered Org. Rep on the same page, that the consumption of alcohol, while in the Scout Uniform, and in front of scouts while wearing the Scout Uniform, set a poor example and that any leader participating in this poor example would be asked to provide his letter of resignation from unit leadership. I would make it clear that it was acceptable to change from the Scout Uniform and consume alcohol, but again the Scout Uniform represents the ideals of the

As I am serving as the Committee Chairman for a recently started all latino, low income, Cub Scout Pack, I believe we need a couple of more things that Lisabob did not mention: 1) People who are bilingual to help translate flyers, letters, and newsletters 2) People who can help recruit volunteers from within Boy Scouts to help provide leadership to the pack (think of all the nonparents involved in scout units) 3) Some financial support for the individual unit when it is first started (to provide events and uniforms)

People can be very generous... at the beginning of the summer I started serving as Committee Chairman for pack that consists mostly of low-income hispanic kids. I have talked to adult leaders from my troop, friends, teachers, and others about it. Within the last week I have received two checks for $100 apiece as donations to the Cub Scout Pack.

So I've been reading the posts above mine tonight and I feel that I need to put in a brief comment. Bob White, You are a wise man with a lot of experience and knowledge that makes you very valuable on this forum. HOWEVER, stop asking why this guy is asking for this information. Simply acknowledge that he is asking. Maybe he's doing it because he doesn't have the knowledge or maybe he's doing it just to make sure he covers all the bases. If you feel that he's doing it for the first reason then either decide to offer or not offer advice. If you feel that he's doing it

My dens from McHenry, IL would be interested in doing this. Email me information at wmckay06@yahoo.com Thank!

Remind the parents that you are parents TOO. That Cub Scouts is not a babysitting program and that parent involvement is expected. If they have a problem with this then unfornatuly the program isn't for them! Also, encourage your Committee Chairman (and if he's inactive) your Cubmaster to work hard at recruiting specific people. It's amazing and that response you get from people when you have a specific role in mind for them. It's also amazing and the number of people that won't say anything when you simply say "we need help!" IF you have to leave the Pack let the parents in your

If you have questions regarding staff and the camp program please see the council website. The contact information for the webmaster, Camp Director, and Council Program Director are all on the site. They are great people and will be willing to answer any questions.

Today I was named Committee Chairman of a Cub Scout Pack! I'm excited, but kinda nervous at the same time. Most, heck all of my experience has been in Boy Scouts. I have served as Assistant Scoutmaster, Spaghetti Dinner Chairman, Membership Coordinator, New Scout Program Advisor, Communications Director, Scouting for Food Coordinator, PLC Advisor, and more. I earned my Eagle at the end of 2005. But I have been looking for a new challenge and I think I found it. This pack is small, 6 registered boys. The Cubmaster has served as Cubmaster, Committee Chairman, and Chartered Or

BSA Camp Lowden in Oregon, IL is looking to fill several positions on its 2008 Camp Staff. These positions include Aquatics Director, Handicraft Director, Commissary Director, Commissary Staff, several instructor positions, and CIT positions. Staff week is the week of June 15 and the final week of camp obligations is around August 10. Because of the new minimum wage laws in the State of IL camp salaries have drastically increased. If interested see the the Camp Lowden website at www.camplowden.org or contact the Camp Director at bsmall (at) mchsi.com

I agree with the above comments. You should sit on the Board of Review. Having someone he knows will allow him to start to open up. The situation will be a little more welcoming than normal. Do it!

Our scouts get to use their Scout Account for their Eagle Court of Honor Expenses (even if it's held after they turn 18). This includes programs, invitations, cake, eating ware, etc. The troop will purchase the Eagle Presentation Kit and each Eagle's name is engraved on a small "name tag" that is put on the troop's Eagle Plague. We have a Life to Eagle Coordinator that works with the scouts in planning their Eagle Court of Honor. Many of our scout families will give the new Eagle Scout a card and some money.

In our troop we actually encourage scouts to participate in other activities. We remind them that meetings are weekly and that there will be at least one campout per month. HOWEVER, the scouts that want to serve in leadership positions are expected to attend meetings and the ones serving on the Patrol Leader's Council are expected to attend meetings and outings. In order to be appointed to Scribe, Libriran, or Quartermaster the scout must have attended 50% of the meetings in the last 6 months. Those wishing to serve as SPL, ASPL, TG, or Patrol Leaders are expected to have attended 75

The council site that I used as a reference states that: "Every unit must have the following leadership positions filled: executive officer; chartered organization representative; committee chairperson, a minimum of two (2) members of committee; and a unit leader (cubmaster, scoutmaster, varsity coach, post advisor, crew advisor)." The Executive Officer is your Institutional Head. On the same council site (and also the Adult Application) there is a code for the Institional Head (IH). So if there is a code and it is required that all units have the spot of Executive Officer fill

It's sad that we need specific quotes from Boy Scout literature to prove points. As an adult leader for the Boy Scouts of America I would stop doing something wrong if I was informed it was wrong by a Boy Scout Executive or most of the district volunteers. I would do it because I would want to follow the wishes and desires of the Boy Scouts of America. Most of the Scouters in my Council are the same way. This is why our annual Fireside Chats with members of the Council Program and Administrative teams are so popular.

Someone said that the 12 year old should be talked too about respecting his elders or something like that. It doesn't sound like the kid tried to be disrespectful or for that matter was disrespectful. He saw an issue and addressed the issue. In Boy Scouts we are told that we are developing boys into young men. In Cub Scouts the scouts are boys. They lack maturity, have limited common sense, and haven't made any real contributions to the group. By the time this boy goes on the first couple of campouts (and entered 6th grade) they do begin to develop maturity, grow in level of comm

I don't think I would count this scout serving 3 months in two positions as serving for 6 months. I believe the intent of the requirement is to be 6 calendar months. In our troop we usually expect the scout to be under 18 for the entire duration of the position's term (6 months). We haven't had the problem where a scout hasn't served for 6 calendar months in a position before Eagle though. As for the Institutional Head he is a chartered member. I found this from the Watertide Council: Following are the leader position letter codes used on recharter rosters: IH = Execut

We have done this for many, many years. We usually wear our troop t-shirt. We also require that all adults and scouts wear those florescent orange safety vests so that they can be spotted and safe while parking cars. We also provide most with a batton (sp?) that is painted florescent orange. If you have any other questions please feel free to email me at wmckay06@hotmail.com and I can provide you with more information on how we do this fundraiser.

Your IH is listed on the charter. He also signs the charter. There may not be a patch for this position, but that doesn't mean he isn't registered.

The difference between sports and scouts is that scouts is BOY LED! If the Patrol Leader's Council can sit down and come up with a group decision that is supported by the majority of its members and does not risk health or safety then why should adults give their two cents?

Okay, the scouts that I know who have served as Den Chief have earned the Den Chief Service Award while still serving as Den Chief. Are they allowed to wear this cord and the patch at the same time??? I would say yes because the cord represents an award and the patch represents serving in the positon.

Okay, to be honest with everyone.... scouts will not care what a Boy Scout Publication will be and unless it causes an issue of safety or grave concern adults should not force these things upon scouts. to prove my point regarding caring about a Boy Scout Publication (Insignia Guide for this time) look at the number of scouts in your unit who are SLOW at converting their old badges for their new one, especially when it doesn't deal with rank or if they have not been appointed to a new position.