jr56

I wish I had a dime for every time a boy left something somewhere and then accused somebody of "stealing it". I'd be a wealthy man today. I also am glad that your son got his patches back.

I agree with previous posters. Get the most experienced, patient adults to conduct the BOR and check with the parents first for input on what questions to ask and how to ask them. I should be an interesting experience to see what this young man's perspective is on scouting, which is a main purpose of a BOR. I have seen too many BOR's that are being nothing more than a retest, which is not what they are supposed to be.

Great story, thanks for sharing. Prior troop members who come back and speak to the boys always have a much bigger impact than anything we adult leaders can say.

The patrol method is the basis of the whole scouting program. Patrols should be planning their own activities.

No, kilts are not "official uniform", but I agree with Old Grey Eagle, they look alot better than the rag-tag collection of pants that kids today choose to wear with their uniform shirts. I say go for it.

We require our SPL candidates to be first class or above. We also encourage participation in our councils JLT program. Yes, the troop helps to pay for the boys to attend.

I would agree with Ed, at this timne he is not Eagle material. Maybe at some time in the future, after he has had time to relfect on his actions, and prove himself a changed person, but that is for his troop to decide.

I was on staff for the 2001 Jamboree. I sat this one out, but I am considering taking a shot at 2010. I was on trading post staff at 2001, and I would probably consider doing it again.

You would have to make arrangements through your local Council Executive I believe. Probably what would happen is each subcamp has their own medical tent with staff. I would assume arrangements could be made to keep the insulin in their refrigerator, and they would have medical staff available in the tent to do whatever supervision of the injections if any , would be required.

Thanks for the summary, glad you and the "lads" had a good time without any serious mishaps.

Sew them on the back starting at the top. My son was blessed with this predicament too as he earned 100 total. Darn near filled up both sides of his sash. PS Once you've got over 6 merit badges you can't sew them on the sleeve of your shirt any more, they all have to go on a sash. Take care

I have done this a few times with my troop in the past. Unless I am way off base, the call out is to notify the boys of who has been elected into the order. One year my troop simply announced their names at a meeting, I felt a proper ceremony was more fitting such a solemn occasion.

Camp Tesomas, Rhinelander , WI

My troop meets on Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00. It is best to have pack and troop meetings on separate nights, so that parents who have boys in both programs can support both. Also, it frees up boy scouts to help with pack functions, a great recruitung tool.

I have had boys both ways. Some want to earn as many merit badges as they can, others want to hang out and have a good time. Others want to concentrate on a particular area of camp they like (waterfront, shooting etc). I try to let they boys do what interests them the most. I would say the average scout ends up taking 2-3 merit badges.

At the 2001 Jamboree they had a big barrel of Council CSPs for sale at like 5 for 1.00. If they have that this year, at least your son could buy some more trading stock, and go out and trade for replacements. It sucks that there are so many dishonest people out there.

I agree, it is the boy's decision. He can complete the requirements with the troop, or the venture crew, provided he made 1st class in the troop first.

I agree with Hunt. The reality of the situation is once a Board of Review is conducted and the Advancement report is submitted to council, it is final based on the troops honor.

In reality, it is almost impossible to check if all blue cards are signed by properly registered merit badge counselors because every summer scouts go to out of council camps all over the nation, and have blue cards signed by staff members from all over.

Sorry about your Grandmother. Too bad, it's usually the parents that cause more problems than the kids. Sounds like you handled everything about as well as can be expected. Keep up the good work and don't worry about second guessing yourself, you're head abd shoulders above the rest.

As of August 1, 2005, Sinnissippi Council and Four Lakes Council will join together to form a new council which is yet to be named.

I used to have the scouts in my troop watch Apollo 13 as part of the JLT program. The way the mission control head kept everybody on track, and the way various groups had to come together just like a scout patrol to overcome problems.

I did a Philmont trek in 99 and had to put up with the burros for 2 days. I was never happier to see the last of those 4 footed hay burners.

They did know their way around though. We came to a fork in the trail one afternoon, and while the boys were debating which way to go while consulting the map, the burros came down the trail and turned left without even pausing to rest. They knew which way to go better than we did.

Welcome to the forum.

You could try organizing and help run a troop JLT program.

The program is available from your local council office.

Chemokemon Lodge

Ordeal July 1970

Brotherhood August 1994

My units have always had the policy of a sign-up deadline, usually the week before the event. Money was due or you could not sign up. Once funds were spent (food was bought), there was no refund. You have to resort to policies like this to save your sanity.