johndaigler

P142D10, WELCOME!! I believe the intent is a council/district camp. That being said (and given the fact that this represents 0.1 arrowheads), I would gladly accept another day camp experience as an acceptable fulfillment of the requirement. Remember two things, the parent can sign off on this, so it might not even be your decision AND the standard is the Cub's best effort. If Mom and Dad will pay for VBS, but not Council Day Camp, I'm comfortable that the Cub is doing his best. It might be an interesting discussion to see how the Cub who experiences both, compar

Good points, ScoutNut! I wasn't paying enough attention to aviary ergonomics!!!! jd

Hi, DenLeader10, WELCOME! The requirement I think you're referring to asks your boys to "Feed wild birds and tell which birds you fed." (WE13e) The birdbath isn't required - it's just one suggested way to complete the task. Though, to be honest, I'm not convinced this does the trick -- I guess if birds show up for your bird bath, the book accepts it, so I would also. Have you already completed Wolf Achievement 5e? That would help you with WE13b, e and f, as well. If the "birdbath" is your chosen method for fulfilling this requirement then here are a few ideas:

Hi fling1, Webelos Scouts belong to Dens, not patrols. There's nothing in the current Webelos Leader literature - including the kid's Webelos Handbook - that uses "patrol" or "Patrol Leader". Your Cub Leader is still referred to as a Denner and, if you're lucky enough to have one, your BSA youth Leader is a Webelos Den Chief, and that's a Den emblem on their sleeve not a patol emblem. I think your Roundtable presentation was just mistaken. jd

Our thoughts and prayers continue for all of you. jd

Congratulations! Enjoy!! jd

Robin, WELCOME and good luck!!! You've heard some great ideas already, but let me share a word of caution. You don't have to complete CubsRgr8's list by Dec 1!!! It's a superb list, but be sure to make this whole Scouting thing work for you - and your son. For example, "Mom" might work for you both. Take time to enjoy the journey - and be sure your son is enjoying it, as well. One of the potential pitfalls is worrying so much about the Cubbing experience of other people's children that your son's experience gets taken for granted. I suggest structuring as much as possible so that

No, thanks. There are better choices - for the right, for the left, and for objective non-partisans. jd What's this latest goo about her actions during her reign as lottery guru in TX?? And some conference call amongst thought leaders of the religious right?

"ADVANCEMENT" jd

I'm not Bob White, but I did play him on TV. . . In the Cub Scout Leader Book (2005 Printing), in section 18, page 18-3 is a section entitled "How fast should a boy advance?". It continues over onto 18-4 where it states, "He may not begin working on the requirments for the next rank until he reaches the next grade or age requirement." We used to have a Bob White sky signal, but it was annoying and people kept taking shots at it . . . OK, it was a "cheep" shot, but the tiniest bit clever! And I'm hereby apologizing, and admitting to also missing Bob White when in need of a

Great stories!!!! Terrific reminder that leadership and authority are not inherently inclusive of each other. Both these boys seem to be (future) teachers (there're many types - don't just think school). Having taught for a dozen years, I have great respect for those who understand that the "torch of learning" is really more of a spark!!! To see them get it at a young age is exciting!!! jd

Well said, Acco. I've never seen Merlyn or Backpacker call anyone a nazi. Apparently, "hateful vomit" is in the eye of the beholder. Trevorum, good memory (or bad one, perhaps). jd

Figuring out the "intent" and modernday meaning of the Consititution is complicated enough - now we're gonna try to figure out which historical documents the founding fathers considered as they deliberated, and just how much of each one has value???? We have an odd sense of entertainment . . . stlscouter - your resource list is interesting but far from definitive and shouldn't be used this way. If you are going to talk about the Mayflower Compact and it's value to the Constituional Convention, you are much better served in noting the differences between it and the Constitution. Th

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Thanks, BrentAllen!!! Please, tell us more. jd

Acco, I see the point you're making and I appreciate your effort at explanation. I think you're a bit off target, though. "Dyslexic, insomniac agnostic"'s, I would assume, are a pretty tiny little group - a group that doesn't suffer the memory of abuse. "To those that take offense, the best way to deal with those comments is to plainly state you see no humor. However, I for one don't feel that they necessarily make light of the seriousness of such issues as child abuse". Your response is really not much different than nld's "chill". Again, unless you're in the group being joked ab

nld, The point is - you don't get to tell other people what wraps them around axles. It's not about over-sensitivity or defensiveness -- it's about putting your own little world on the shelf for a second and realizing that other people - for us that often means children - view the world differently, and find joy and pain in different places than you. Even after all that chat between your first and second posts, you still dish out that post?? Amazing!! I hope you're better with the boys! But I'm sure that this little post isn't enough to wrap you around an axle. . . jd

Trailpounder, Your information isn't accurate. Try: http://members.tripod.com/~RFester/ http://www.nps.gov/jeff/LewisClark2/Circa1804/Heritage/NativeAmericans/NativeAmericanInfluence.htm jd

akaluga, Instead of starting large - I'd start small. BW, is right - your questions give away many pre-conceived ideas. You're already apologizing -- which is fairly arrogant in and of itself, since it says you already understand what Native Americans have to say to you. Perhaps, if you begin with the history, customs and present leadership of your most natively local tribe. Become knowledgeable and respected by them and work your way out from there. The idea of a guide is wonderful - more for it's process than it's content. Much of what is true for your local history wil

Thanks for the resource, Pack, like much of the McCarthy era (and all history, I guess), the information depends on who's telling the story. I've read histories that have him painted as a hero, a villain, a nuerotic drunk, a caring family man. We'll never get at the truth - not surprisingly, it's like trying to understand Nixon. Is there any history of McCarthy that suggests he actually had a shred of evidence for his claims, or anywhere near enough knowledge of specific individuals to (mis)treat American citizens? Trailpounder, interesting op-ed piece - does it have a reliable sou

Trailpounder, Justifying McCarthy??????? NO, NO, NO!!!! Ever see the phrase "the right of the people peaceably to assemble"???? Membership in an organization that seeks to change govt. policies -- Sons of Liberty? Continental Congress? Audobon Society? ACLU? Boy Scouts of America? Greenpeace? PETA? GOP? DNC? Libertarians? -- is not a crime, in and of itself. The McCarthy inspired anti-Communist hysteria is on the same page as WWII Japanese-American internment camps, Nazi Germany's anti-semitism, etc. We should have been (continue to be) confident enough in our democrat

Barry, With all due respect, I think you're over-simplifying your historical points and short selling some of the others posted. "Hitler hated Jews, nothing more. He did not see them as a threat; his motivation to wipe them out was pure hate." As I understand it, and I don't claim to be an expert, Hitler used the Jews (and other "impure" peoples) as fall-guys for the suffering of Germany post-WWI. By giving the Germans a focal point of blame for their cultural, economic and emotional suffering, he was able to rally the German people to a common cause and rebuild their national pride

By "warm and fuzzy" you apparently mean Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, and Cheerful. Perhaps, he's learned that he can't be both Trustworthy to himself, and to all others. Homosexuals aren't the first group of people who have learned to lie to outsiders in order to protect themselves and their children. Here's a parent trying to do a good thing for his son. We won't let him do it with us, so he opts out. But, we still feel the need to insult him on the way?? Seems petty to me. jd

gregtlaw, WELCOME! You're painting with too wide a brush, Greg. I don't know if you read all 17 pages of this thread (or the other threads on similar topics) or if you're just relating your personal experience. I won't argue with your feelings, or defend the way you were treated. But, there's so much more to this topic. Not all Scouters are strongly in favor of the present policy and some actively work to alter that policy. Not all Scouters who agree with the policy are gay-bashing neo-Nazis. (I, personally, have never read the word "fag" in these forums.) Not all Scouters ar

I just hate it when you're typing up a couple of thoughts that are likely to change the world, and while you're working away some other "great mind" steals a good chunk of your literary thunder . . .