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KoreaScouter, You're absolutely correct about the District people. And since I have recently begun to work on the District Staff and been involved more at that level, I have been probing them for advice throughout the last few months. As I said in previous posts, I have really tried to implement the advice and suggestions they've given me and respected their experience they've passed along to me. But you can only lead a horse to water and ya can't make 'em drink! Anyhow, perhaps my husband and I have made ourselves the sacrificial lambs in this particular situation, and that's fine

$225 here but then we have to buy a plane ticket and fly to mainland Japan to our Council. That costs another $4 to 500.

Sorry, there is no pencil and paper icon on my post and it's been over an hour so unless there is a Forum Moderator here or an Administrator, my post isn't getting changed and that's annoying... by the way, here's the edit guidelines: SCOUTER Forums Management The Admin utility is for site moderators only. If you are attemptiong to edit a post that you have made, you can do so by clicking on the Edit Icon () that appears above your post for ONE HOUR AFTER THE ORIGINAL POST. Forum Moderators and Administrators are authorized to edit anyone's posts at any time. It says a moderator ca

Eamonn, Bob White, anyone! I am a real dork. I forgot to edit my copying and pasting above before posting and take out any people's names or Pack #'s, etc.... any way someone can do that for me? I don't care if my name is there, just don't think other people would appreciate it per say. Thanks! Joni

Well, I said "I AM TRYING TO BE AS OBJECTIVE AS I POSSIBLY CAN"... but I also know it's almost impossible to be objective in this situation, definitely. However, I have understood that there is nothing I can change except myself. And that's what I have done; changed what I can and left the rest behind. I will post a few replies I have received from other Pack leaders (Den Leaders, Committee Chair and future Comm. Chr.) who have been made aware of my resignation, as well as our District Commisioner and you can make up your own mind on who's telling the truth and who's not. I will also post a r

Okay, I am a chick and thought I was emotional enough being 6 months pregnant. That story takes the cake! Thank you Korea Scouter! I sort of needed that this evening! =.)

Hi Scrapper! That's so neat... Tigers.. gotta luv 'em! I do pretty much agree with most posts on this thread. Honest evaluations on your toddler, understanding the Den Leader, taking others into consideration, all that. Definitely bring pletny for your 3 yr old to do so that you're not imposing on the den leader! I know how nerve-racking your situation can be. I have an 11yr old Boy Scout and then my next youngest is a 2yr old... well I have been a Wolf, Bear and Webelo leader... in fact I was a Den Leader all through my pregnancy and still led the den after the baby was born, attac

Hi Bob White and Scoutldr, Bob White, I am sorry about junping from Pack to Troop... for me, it's all one organization, and because I am deeply involved and passionate in both units they do spill over into each other's business. It's also the same "problem folks" in both units that I deal with. Scoutldr, Listen with regard to the knots and awards, I think I need to clarify something... it's not that I don't think the CM and ACM or anyone else that wears them does not deserve the awards because they doe and should wear them proudly. Definitely many prefer not to wear them (one being

I totally appreciate all the words of encouragement, suggestions and advice. And I have brought the issues to the attention of my District. I should mention I am on a small Japanese island on the Pacific Ocean and our council is headquartered in mainland Japan. I doubt I will ever see a member of our Council leadership and chances are I will never be graced with the presence of the Council Hut either... lol Anyhow, I have explained some of the situations to our Senior Scout Executive, as well as the District Registrar and other District leaders. I have gone to them for advice and suggesti

Bob White, I am sorry, I think you may have misunderstood my involvement with the Pack. I am a leader in the Cub Pack.... I am the Advancement Chair, Fundraising Chair, "all around Committee Member", one of the only 3 active committee members other than the CubMaster and Asst. CubMaster. So I really am directly involved with the Pack at Leadership level and therefor have a vested interest in the way the Pack is run as a result. It's the same difficult people in the Pack that have now infiltrated the Troop, which really just compounds the problems and marries the Pack problems into

Thank you, all for the replies of support and honesty. I have attended every roundtable since November (just got here in September), have volunteered also on the District (I am the Dist. Membership person), have never missed a committee meeting or parent/leader meeting. I am a very involved committee member, and unfortunately our CC is leaving in June, and the person taking her place "doesn't want to make waves" and also has a son in CubMaster's den. I really do feel I am doing all that I can do. I have solicited advice from the District, especially since I am also involved there. I am wi

After several months of unselfish volunteerism, meeting obstacle after obstacle in accomplishing simple tasks within my Pack, I believe I am ready to call it quits. I can't fight the clique any longer.... I am frequently undermined, constantly resisted, ignored, and unappreciated. I am treated like I am meddling in other people's affairs. And all I was trying to do was help.... simple things like get a Pack's advancements straightened out (volunteered for Advancement chair), provide our boys with the recognition they deserve and have worked so hard for (went to everyone's den meetings and

packsaddle, So did you actually have a legitimate question or were you just provoking me to elaborate on the facts I gave? re: question #1- yeah of course ALL (100%) of government spending is supposed to be for the benefit of the public. question #2- Yes, we vote for and approve tax spending..... and what else did you ask??? Ahhh, yes.... question #3- no I do not suggest that expending government funds for personal or private gain would somehow be better than for public benefit. Where the heck did you come up with these questions? Did I say I agreed or disagreed with the FACTS

Well I am glad we didn't make up prices because it rained all day and I only had one cub scout show up to "help" and all he did was run around and jump up and down in the puddles! Good thing I had my almost Tenderfoot Boy Scout with me or I'd have been selling by myself at that military camp. If it weren't for the two Eagle Scouts that gave me $20 each and the many others who gave a buck but didn't take food, we'd have been sunk! There were other leaders and cub scouts at two separate military camps within our jurisdiction. I guess between the 3 points of sale, we made about $350. BIG DEA

The biggest expenditure in local and state government is Education and Public Welfare combined- a whopping 59%!!! Civilian safety is 10%, The biggest expenditure for federal government is income security (social security, welfare, humanitarian aid within the US) at a whopping 50%, 19% for National Defense, 14% for "other" and 13% for interest, the last 4% going to health and education. At 50% of the U.S. expense and 59% of the state and local expenses, I think the US spends more on public aid than any other country, short of a pure socialist economy. Our economy is defined as WELFAR

Well I hate to not be in uniform. It's leaders in their uniforms that set the example for the boys. I suppose I will have to get crafty and figure something out...... olive green shorts maybe.... as far as the shirt, well for 4 months I hope other Scouters and Scouts don't care about plain or BSA-related polo and t-shirts! I will miss my tan uniform shirt... I've been wearing it up until now but I don't think I'll last another 3 weeks!

The JSA does things a little bit differently than we are used to in the USA but they are wonderful people! We get together for events like Camporees, District events, and ourJamborette, too. Here's the Far East Council webpage: http://www.fareastscouts.com/ Addresses: Far East Council, Japan Council Serv. Ctr. Boy Scouts of America APO AP 96343-5005 Japanese address: Beigun No. 101 Room 125 Zama-Shi, Kanagawa-Ken 228 Phone Numbers: DSN - 263-7494/7497 Fax - 263-7478 In Japan - 0462-51-1520-263-xxxx Outside of Japan - 81-311-763-xxxx Send an em

Yup, 2 words (might be one) Pack Master! It's worth it! I am an Advance Chr., too and I don't think I could live without this program. I have also made a copy for all my Den Leaders which eases the record keeping for them as well. In addition to the Pack Master/Den Master program, it's a good idea to have a Wall Chart so the boys can see how they're doing as well.

LALeader, to answer your question: ""Another question - with new info learned about these particular leaders - if there is an active social service investigation regarding this husband/wife team and they are both registered leaders - is this our business / none of our business / a private family matter?"" Did you take Youth Protection Training? If so, this should not even be a question- you are to report it if it concerns ANY TYPE OF ABUSE-- review Youth Protection guidelines or ask a District Executive if you have any questions or concerns about this issue. You didn't really say what t

In our Pack, any registered leaders as well as any parents that want to, go to Roundtable. We have a Committee/Den Leader/CubMaster, Asst. CubMaster/Parent meeting the following week. I am the Advancement Chr. for our Pack. I'll tell ya, it doesn't matter what we call the title of the meeting here at this Pack, it's always the same 6 people showing up. The CubMaster used to decide on everything that normally the Pack Committee would decide, and is married to the Treasurer. **NOT GOOD as we now have NO MONEY in the Pack's account** The CubMaster is also a Den Leader, the Asst. CubMaster is

I know, silly question! But not for me, I am 5 months pregnant and can't seem to find a pair of dark green maternity pants out there anywhere! I bought a huge tan uniform shirt but I think I don't feel like duplicating all those patches for only like 4 more months and I will get away with wearing Polo and T-shirts in the meantime. However, I would like to find some scout green pants! Any ideas? THANKS!

Well thanks... I hope it all works out. I am unsure because we are going to a military base where there are mainly unmarried young men, some not even drinking age. The government sure doesn't pay much and I don't think I was too generous at that age as far as charities and things. These guys don't really get "home-cooked meals" so We'll see! I prefer to have a price set but perhaps we'll be better off.

I was told I can't designate a price for the baked goods on sale and that I can ONLY accept donations for the goods. Is that true? THANKS! YIS