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I'd say no to both the examples given. Merit badge classes are for individuals. It just so happens that the troop is putting it on. (think about the boys that already have the badge). A couple of patrols meeting to work on advancement stuff. That's really just a patrol meeting, eh? A patrol hike, any other patrol outing, a troop service project, troop fundraising event, patrol camp outs, troop camp outs, patrol box cleaning day, organize the scout storage space day, district first aid meet, patrol helps out at packs pinewood derby sound much more like activities don't they?

If you don't show up, you miss stuff. Fact of life best learned early on. I recommend taking a "We'll see what we can do, but no promises" attitude. Don't jump through hoops for someone who has missed so much by choice.

KDD: Exploring your options is the right thing to do! A smaller troop may be what you're looking for. If your son is inclined, take them up on the offer of Camporee. That will give you the added bonus of checking out other troops at once. jblake47 has good advice and I don't disagree with BD either. This troop sounds better than your current situation, but I'd still look around. Other items to think about: Patrols: mixed age/NSP? Do they act as patrols or a troop? Patrol yells, flags? Are the permanent? Do the reorganize frequently? Are the patrol method or troop method? Leade

"by the book" the SM would have spoken to the SPL privately about the matter, after the meeting, via "what coulda been done better?" conference. If necessary discuss with the other boy. Personally I wouldn't have become involved, unless yelling, cursing, physical altercation, or "yo mamas" came about.

Questions: What does the boy think? Is there any scout younger than him in the crew for him to teach? Do the members of the crew already know those skills? (if so, its not really teaching is it?) Is it unreasonable for him to teach a couple of new crossovers from his old troop?

Hi Bob, Welcome to the forums. Your poll has expired. I don't think your Wolves should be wearing patrol patches, since they are for Webelos and Boy Scouts. I would not encourage competition with the Wolf Dens, other than say games or sport of some sort. There is a lot of "bookwork" yet to do in Wolves and Bears, so it doesn't quite seem right. I would suggest getting the boys' input on who they'd like to be in a den with and work it out the best you can.

Yes. He has to re-earn them as a Webelos.

No stretch at all! Much better than the kilt!

Not speaking of Cubs here. I'm talking about Boy Scouts. Some may drop their jaws when I say this, but I propose, one can earn Tenderfoot without going through the requirements of "earning" the scout badge award. It would make the JW issue a moot point.

While OP is off checking with pros, I propose a challenge/question: Can someone show me where, in the 2013 Requirements, or the 2013 Guide to Advancement that a Scout must perform the Joining Requirements (Scout Badge) in order to earn any rank? I've read and don't see it. In the spirit of "no more no less", does it really need to be earned?

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Really? Trained badges on the collar! Long sleeved shirts in the Sam Houston Area Council? Some people just have no clue.

I don't know. I guess it depends on the size of your wife and the size of the dress? Is that a better attempt at humor? Academically speaking, I think the underlying question is, if it is proper to wear a den mothers uniform given your wife's current position in the pack? If there were separate uniforms for Cub Masters and Den Leaders, what would the answer be? Realistically speaking: Cool idea! Go for it!

I didn't look at the Den Meeting Resource Guide. I made my own plan. We met in the evenings, which meant having to plan the outdoor activities, like bike riding, etc at a time in the year when the days were long and we had more sunlight during our meeting time.

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Cnew, Noticed everyone here has been discussing the cons? Here are some Pros (none of which benefit the boy, only the adults): MBC doesn't have to figure out a meeting place. MBC only needs to teach once a year MBC doesn't get phone calls from parents MBC doesn't get phone calls from kids Parents use the peer pressure to get there kids the MBs Scouts earn more MBs quicker and easier to mom and dad's satisfaction. In the meantime, for fun and games, see if your troop can offer the Bugling merit badge as a class...

I didn't know they had special underwear. That sounds like golden trivia stuff to me. Not much different than a yarmulke though is it? BD are you talking about hating within the BSA or in the general population? Hating BSA program within LDS, or just plain ole hating them Mormon folk? I've only known a few Mormon. I liked them all very much. Especially the ones that took the time out to explain bits of their religion to me when I had questions.

KDD, try a different approach. Remember if they do something at school it does count for Cub Scouts! (If you're sure the completed the req, just discuss it a bit and move on). If you have "dry" stuff to go over, counter it with a fun game or one of the more fun reqs. Personally, I like doing the emergency numbers twice. When done and posted on the refrigerator all you have to do is point to it when the baby sitter comes over. I wouldn't be surprised if there were some rural communities out there without 911. You can also teach your scouts that having your bicycle stolen is no reason

I've seen so many Webs, not knowing the scout oath and law, not being able to tie the entire 3 knots they have to learn in cub scouts, not recollecting what the significance of the items on the first class badge. I guess to heck with actually learning the things you should have for AOL. Once is enough for requirements, but I think a lad who has earned his AOL should be able to show he knows something more that the lad who walks in with no cub experience. If a kid crosses over, and can't do the fundamentals, have they really learned anything? Something a little better than just a s

KDD, did you have a particular requirement in mind?

As they are still cub scouts, Webelos should use the red unit numbers and blue shoulder loops.

christineka, if the CERT course is offered at another time, I strongly recommend you attend so that you can see the boy scouts in action and what the goal of the Webelos program is. You will have a chance to talk to the adult leaders of the troop and learn more about what awaits your Webelos on the other side of the bridge.