koolaidman

Officially the pins go nowhere on the uniform. Unofficially, hat.

Hmm. We were able to comment just yesterday...

I think the best solution is: 1. Realize that individuals will not get anything out of fundraisers. It is for the group. 2. Spend the money on the program, not the scouts. 3. Not worry about fairness. Everyone is going to have a different take on that anyway. Compare to a PTA raising funds for a new playground at the local school: Will only the kids who sold overpriced candy bars, wrapping paper, gift baskets, etc get to play on it? It's policy now. Time to build a bridge and get over it.

The IRS will look at substance over form every time.

Really? In the grand scheme of things, this seems proportionate and appropriate. What did you expect, prison time? In addition to monetary damages, I would have them put it back, using the same equipment they used to take it down. 2 - 6 days in jail wouldn't be unreasonable.

Thanks for the update Merlyn. I think they got off easy.

Does he attend campouts? In addition to how long he has been in the troop, what is his rank? Has he asked his patrol leader or senior patrol leader why or what he should work on?

Let one of the other committee members handle it.

Welcome go the forums gillashy and congratulations on your impending parenthood!

I got the product Basement recommended. It was very small, and filled my air mattress mostly full. Conveniently it filled it to the actual comfort level I like, so no need to remove or add any air. It's best performance was as an aid to waking up the coals of our campfire. Worked perfectly and really got the fire blazing. Thanks for the recommendation BD!

Spitballin' here: How about a decision equity arrangement where as the higher sellers get more of a say where to go summer camp. Make 5% of sales, get 5% vote where to go to summer camp in 2 years.

Isn't that what ASMs are for?

What kjmillig said.

I suppose some methods are more important that others. Since this is an old thread, I'm gonna take the "other side" on this one and see how someone may react to an "Eagle Spoof" consisting of an eagle over a checklist....

Yes, "recognized" or "approved" is really the term I should have used. We don't hold out sign offs to be something handed down from on high.

You are right about that. I was just hoping there would be some 3-4 day trips for $35/day discussed. I have a few resources to look up that they handed out and I am a firm believer in there being no replacement for doing your own research, however, I was hoping at least one or two "mini-adventures" would be discussed. It was just a little disappointing that nothing was very relevant for my troop. (at least the canoe camping class panned out)

A bit more information: The scout is Tenderfoot and the vigil was between two scouting for food weekends. Would this change or enhance anyone's opinion? We did step back a bit and discuss (ASM and SM) that it is probably not within an 11 year old's maturity level to comprehend why requesting credit may seem discourteous. Ultimately SM thanked him for coming and declined to write the email. (If he really needs the hours, the thank you acknowledged he was there, so he has evidence).

qwazse, we're not counting. The boys are. This is more in the area of scoutmaster approved than anything else. We were kinda shocked after receiving this email and took a little time to think it through first before doing anything else...

Turns out the class I took wasn't very helpful. I knew it was going downhill when the lecturer started asking, "So, what's a shoestring. Its different for different people" Specific treks were in the Texas and Colorado area from Houston. None were under $350/person. I was hoping for ideas of close by adventures for $50/person or something. (What I get for thinking). Best thing I can add is to start looking at close by national parks or preserves. Sorry I wasn't much help.

So we had the untimely death of 2 cubs in a pack chartered by our troop's CO. The pack put together a candlelight vigil for the family. Our Scoutmaster has a son in the pack and was in the pack planning meeting. He volunteered our troop, and put out the word that the boys should come help put up the stage, lights, run power cords etc, since it would be outdoors. (for the boy-led folks, the planning meeting was in the morning, the vigil was that night. No time to get action from our scouts while they were in school) We had a great response with our boys and they did a bang up job setting

I recommend the uniform. I also recommend taking Scoutmaster Specific Training (so you'll understand what the SMs and ASMs are doing) as well as Troop Committee Challenge. That will give you an idea of how much you should be involved at activities. Also, just ask the Scoutmaster....

So how long have you been a Life Scout? What do you need to complete before earning Eagle?

I think folks are scared of the answer they may get.

What part of the country are you in Baggss? I'm attending a 1hr lecture on this topic soon. I will share what I learn if it is pertinent.

Had a leader ready to sign off on all kids swim tests, when leader wasn't qualified. Had a leader pass out camperships to all parents and told them to fill them all out. (Trust me. No one needed them) Leader dismissed.