KPScout

Wanted to see what the general population thought of the question asked before I devulged the fact that I am a commissioner, UC and RoundTable. I am an experienced scouter and was quite sure of the response(s) the question would bring. Like many who wear multiple hats I decided that I did in fact have time left that I could devote somewhere else in the BSA program. I knew most important I wanted to help my sons troop. The troop is new. I helped in getting the troop started and organized. Recently I registered as troop committe member and sat on multiple troop BOR's. Few months after submitting

The question of who can attend committee meetings has been a recent 'issue' in my sons unit. Parents were directed to the Troop Committee Guidebook where the following is written - "The committee meeting is attended by all committee members and the Scoutmaster. Occasionally you may want to invite guests such as your chartered organization representative and unit commissioner." It doesn't mention parents attending the meetings. Aren't parents supposed to be encouraged to participate in the scout program with their son? Did the BSA, when writing the Troop Committee Guidebook, mean to imply that