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  1. I'll be glad when all aspects of it are implemented. It will save me a lot of time!
  2. My correspondent is a message board member.... "one of us." I didn't link to the original post because it was partially irrelevant. It received minimal response.... Perry book to tout Scout values The link is here: http://www.scouter.com/forums/viewThread.asp?threadID=171718 But the fact that he is a Gay Scouter is interesting and I believe offers a different, more personal perspective into this issue. He's offering personal experience from his youth, how he became to know he was gay, etc. And then he offers his personal perspective on how that effects him now, as a Gay Scouter. I
  3. I am talking specifically about the requirement added - #11; "Tell someone who is eligible to join Boy Scouts, or an inactive Boy Scout, about your troop's activities. Invite him to a troop outing, activity, service project, or meeting. Tell him how to join, or encourage the inactive Boy Scout to become active." It wasn't in the 2002 printing of the handbook. I have a bit of a disagreement going on whether or not a boy has to complete this requirement. He apparently may have joined the unit BEFORE the revision/addition of #11. So another person believes the boy doesn't have to complete th
  4. I am curious... as it is extremely expensive. It costs as much to go to a business management seminar in some cases. Also what about Cedar Badge for youth? It's almost as much as WB! There's probably a handful of boys in our Unit that have gone to CB. One never wants to be SPL, one never shows up, a third never applies his knowledge, etc. It seems like something too expensive to send people to who aren't ready to get something out of it! But since I am not eligible for either (I think), I was curious if it's volunteers or professionals who teach these courses. If volunteers, why in t
  5. I am really not that sensitive about it, I promise you guys. Peace, Love - all is good I was being a little facetious in my last post and trying to be a little humorous as well. I admit I was irritated at first but got over it. Maybe it's that old saying about "If the shoe fits..." It's a cute analogy, the sucker thing. Not much different from when I had quit smoking for ohhhh.... maybe the 4th or 5th time in my life. I bought a black t-shirt that I wore quite frequently. It has an anti sign around a smoking cigarette. Underneath that graphic it simply says, "There's cooler ways to die"
  6. They do only use the instant oatmeal bag for their bowl! They don't bring pots and all that along, just a mess kit and one of those large thermal cups where they add boiling water and let their meal steep for a while. I wish the boys would have considered stove top stuffing or rice-a-roni, some canned roast beef, deviled ham or tuna, maybe some cheese and crackers, pepperoni or summer sausage sticks, even a little beef jerky or some of that pre-made boxed bacon to add to their cup o' noodles and ramen meals. Instant pudding would have been a change too. But at least talking about my
  7. Good point! I think I lived on Ramen, Mac & Cheese and hot dogs for like the 1st 2 years after high school in my first apartment! And the sky is too blue LOL
  8. Every participant will receive a patch and certificate from BSA. Winners, chosen from the following categories, will be recognized at a May 2008 BSA National Annual Meeting: Overall design Best Design by an Eagle Scout Best Design by a Venturer Best Design by a Boy Scout Best Design by a Cub Scout or Webelos Scout The overall winner will receive an all-expense paid trip to San Francisco, CA to work hand-in-hand with Kit Hinrichs to finalize the 100th Anniversary Celebration logo design. Of course this says nothing about WHEN they might get the patch but it looks like
  9. By the way, I'd like to point out and quote someone... and this supports my argument that (to me) as long as I stay a member in the BSA organization every year, give them my money for recharter, actively recruit for the Boy Scouts, do fundraisers for, represent in public, wear the uniform, etc., I am both complying with and supporting their policies, whatever they may be! This includes the policy on Gays! This is written by (from what I can gather by posts), a Gay Scouter..... Maybe if you don't want to hear it from MY keyboard, you will believe it more coming from "the other side".....
  10. tjhammer - I couldn't agree with you more! Someone told me there was a difference between my compliance with the BSA policy on gays, and my support of the policy. And I said, as long as I stay in the organization every year, let them take my recharter money, actively recruit, do fundraisers for, represent in public, etc., I am both complying with and supporting their policies, 100% whatever they may be! This includes the policy on Gays! You just said it so much more eloquently! With my continued membership in the BSA, I am both complying with and supporting the discrimin
  11. Joni4TA

    Snacks?

    I don't know GW. Maybe if folks had more nutritious snacks available they'd want to eat them less. Carrots and Celery vs. Rice Krispies Treats kind of snacks. But seriously, you're right. Going an hour or two without adding body fuel is pretty darn feasible.
  12. Yeah mea... see, that's a good point - one our ASM has tried to show by example. She dehyrdrates meat sauce for spaghetti and makes her own jerky and dried fruits & veggies and stew stuff to add to noodles and gravies and all kinds of yummy menu items. She offers that dehydrater to anyone in the unit to use. So the boys most definitely do have the option of the harder to prepare, yet more nutritious meals for backpacking. GW These boys know what's available! That's probably the biggest reason I am frustrated. I've even given them tons of ideas for lightweight backpacking menu items! I
  13. I'm sorry; I am afraid I do not understand your response. Have you been drinking? Please rephrase your response in an intelligent manner so I may properly respond. Domo Arigato LongHaul San
  14. If I said the sky were blue I believe you would argue it was actually teal just because... *****I edited my post because I didn't want to be offensive***** And yes I do know how the NAACP was formed. That has nothing at all to do with whom they give out their scholarships to NOW... and notice I said they would "probably not" award a scholarship to a 100% Caucasian student. I never said "won't" or "never have" (because I don't truthfully know) but since you so boldly pointed out how I was wrong please do cite your source of the white student who has received an NAACP Scholars
  15. I admitted I smoke and offered what I do by leaving the area with Scouts as an acceptable alterantive to what scoutmom157's CM and DL are doing. I would hope that any Scout leader that smokes would kindly excuse themselves on a Scouting function and NOT smoke in front of the children, as it is required by policy. Didn't think that by sharing my experience I would become an immediate bullseye. You can't win for losing sometimes... doesn't matter that smoking is perfectly legal and that I don't do it in front of Scouts... Hey, oh heck no - we're gonna slam 'em anyhow! Then wham! - na
  16. If I saw a bunch of hooplah on someone's shirt I would ask about it. But that's just me.
  17. I must have missed the memo that says when the boys are planning their menus for backpacking, they have to eat the easiest stuff they can get their hands on. I wonder how to help them incorporate some challenge into their menu without making them feel like their mother has taken over. Example- Breakfast: Instant Oatmeal Lunch: Cup O' Noodles Dinner: Top Ramen Snack: Trail Mix On the Trail Snack: Powerbars X 4 Sure, it's functional but geez where is the challenge in THAT menu?
  18. Scratch that! Apparently that is only my COUNTY! There are several other counties in our District... so I have no earthly idea how big it is
  19. Last I heard, nearly 700 square miles I think
  20. Over-analyzing someone else's opinion is pointless, therefor I have to agree to disagree. For ME compliance and support is the same to me on this matter. It's how I personally feel about it - I don't expect anyone else to feel the way that I do, nor do I believe everyone should agree with me. We are all blessed with free will and opinion of mind. As to the politician that wins - if I voted for them and contribute to their campaign every year - there's no denying my support. As for the laws that pass, if I voted for them and help pay for them getting passed - again, that shows my sup
  21. At the risk of being redundant, I am going with the patch blanket suggestion, too. Also, I guess one could put their patches in a scrapbook but I suppose that's more of a girly thing to do.
  22. Lisa, I would completely agree with you if these discussions were taking place at a level within the BSA, where policy is set (I assume that would be National), and not at our level with ordinary average, (and for the most part anonymous) Scouter-folk here at Scouter.com. Something tells me what's posted on these message boards likely doesn't effect a thing at National's policy-making level. I could be wrong.... but that's the feeling I get.
  23. Sure thing - page 4 - two posts down from mine "Joni4TA, I don't know where you got your adult application but it must have contained a typo. It should have asked that you agree to COMPLY with...... big difference between comply and support." No - there is no difference to me. I believe since I stay a member, I am supporting the policy, not merely complying with it.
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