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Our District Dinner last month was well attended, for some reason, many Scouters were told that they were nominated for an award. This in turn gave a pretty big turn out from other units with the exception of my units due to an unfortunate incident with one of our volunteer leaders. Anyway, the turn out was bigger than expected. Another unit took our place for entertainment. Bob, you gave me an idea for our next District Dinner next year. "The Oscars", what a magnificent template for a dinner. We could increase attendance by having different leaders be presenters for awa

For Venturing Activities -- You maybe having the same problem we are having out here. We have 3 Venturing Crews and 1 Ship. My Venturing Crew started 1997 as an Explorer Post. So we have pretty much trained leaders in our Crew. The other Crews started in 2001 and the Ship started up this year. This is my observation only so it may not mean anything. Anyway, I have tried to bring the units together for a Venturing Only Activity within our District for a couple of years now. It is not easy. 3 years ago, my crew hosted a Scout Camporee. They planned, coordinated, and dir

I just tried posting a new topic RE: Boy Scouts Rescued in Utah Avalanche, but for some reason it didn't show up. I did click the Submit button. Are any posters having the same problems? Matua

Bumped into this during my morning surf. http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=519&ncid=519&e=4&u=/ap/20040307/ap_on_re_us/scouts_rescued_2 Matua

We have similar policies. We do allow siblings to participate in our activities as long as one parent is there to supervise. I would not allow the friends of a former member to participate. There is no accountability. The idea is to recruit potential members. We do insist for guests and their parents to attend the meeting prior to the event. This way they are briefed on what is expected, receive a packing list, parent permission form, and that we may answer any questions from the guest or parent regarding anything. Matua

Yes, we have a troop neckerchief. It is official stock. We wear the neckerchief with the collar turned under. All Scouts who have participated in an overnight campout with the unit is awarded the neckerchief and slide. Our neckerchief is Maroon and Gold with a Gold BSA print logo. We are planning our own custom neckerchiefs for all leaders. It will be Maroon with Gold Embroidered Logo with our Charter name and troop number. Each of our Scouts may wear any slide that they desire. One of our Scouts has a bronze arrowhead slide from his father. Some wear slides that they carved

Eamonn, Thanks for making me see that I have a bigger obligation to the district. AS for the DE making program plans, I'm pretty sure it's because we don't have a District Committee but that's his area of responsibilty. I've tried helping him with getting people as you, BW, and DS have suggested but I was given the brush off and that he'll get to it later. We'll it's been a year. The money was never an issue with my crew. My Venturers understood the committment but they wouldn't be able to make it to the dinner. We have the funds to pay for those seats if other Scouts, Venture

I need to vent and it looks like the forum will get an eye full. This is just my opinion. I know BSA has thier own hiring requirements. This is in no offense to those professionals doing an outstanding job with the Scouting Movement. IMHO, I believe that the BSA needs to rethink their policy regarding hiring professionals with no Scouting experience either as a youth or adult volunteer. They need sometime in the program to understand the program. It is really hard working with someone who has no idea of the program. It is not my job to train these folks. That's the Council or

Since 1997,I used to be a Camp Director, Program Director, and Commissioner for our Annual Scout Camp here. Because of the rebuilding last year due to the two typhoons that hit us in 2002, we started planning camp late. In fact, we just started last Thursday. I know were behind the power curve with camp scheduled in June. Anyway during the meeting we discussed potential sites on island, food requirements, volunteers, the normal stuff until we started discussing positions. The biggest concern for me is the waterfront. When I attended National Camp School 3 years ago. The Traine

I agree with Eamonn. Something's brewing.

We've been using "Staff Patrols" since we started our Troop years ago. It has never gone the way that is described in the original post. We call our Staff Patrol the Leadership Corps. I guess that would be the pre-venture patrol (70's-80's). All our Leadership Corps are members as is the ASPL. Our ASPL is the patrol leader of the Leadership Corps. If we have more than one ASPL, then we make sure everyone knows who is in charge. WE have not had any problems. They do the exact same things as a regular patrol but their responsibilty is to service the regular patrols or NSP, if we hav

Great Job KS on the intercept. I agree that G2SS should be part of the JLT. I've only done it for SPL and JASM's but with your suggestion. We'll add it to our JLT as well. Our Green Bars should also be aware of the guides and not just certain leaders. Great timing too. We have JLT next Weekend. Matua KS, Did you attend the Council Dinner?

Congratulations Purcelce on your Awards. It is well deserved. Matua

Thanks Pounder, Hops; This will help us with recruitment. I agree that our Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts should strive higher. The extra four years will not hurt. It will only makes things better, if not financially. Never the less, this will be an option to those who want to go straight into the services. Matua

Ed, I sorry about Mike's current condition. We'll keep him and his family in our prayers. Matua

It's good to see you back, Dave. When you get to your new stomping grouds. Let us know. I have great Faith that you'll do a great job. You are one professional that really stands out from the rest. Give my regards to Mrs. Lady Steele. Matua (This message has been edited by matuawarrior)

TP, Do you know anything about Sea Scouts who earn the Quartermaster Award are promoted to E-3 in the U.S. Navy or Coast Guard upon completion of basic training? My Skipper for the ship found it on the web and now we can't locate it. I've asked my DE to see if he can get a hard copy from council regarding this. I've called the recruiters, both navy and coast guard, and they'll get back to me Monday morning. We want to use this to our advantage as one of our recruiting points for potential Sea Scouts. Anyway, we gained access to a 25' sailboat from the local yacht clu

Thank you Hops for reminding us.

Sounds like alot of Fun. Congratulations ManyIrons. We had ours Friday Night. Lots of Awards and Entertainment. There was even an unscheduled dance after the event. Matua

Hafa Adai DSteele, How are you doing? How's the new office? It's good to see you back on the forums. I guess you bumped into the latest craze. Sounds like your settled down already. Matua

Hail Comrades, should our Party Rulers at National Party Headquarters not select us, to attend the prestigious Global Party Event for the National Workers at the Brownsea People's Republic (BPR), may we attend on our own? I plan to stop by the Nippon Party Office before visiting the Fatherland and catching the train to Paris and then the BPR, via the Chunnel. I hear the caviar in Moscow will be bountiful during that time of year. Would you like me to pick up a case for you before we meet at the BPR? Comrades, I have fond memories of my last visit to the Fatherland in '94. I wa

Laurie, Good post. I feel the same way. There are times when I read the different posts that I nod my head in agreement, Scratch my head trying to fugure out what the poster is trying to say, or just feel lost and then move on to another thread. I make it a point not to squelch anyone out or ignore them but when they start rambling and it doesn't appear to help the program or is not what I'm interested in. I just move on. Matua

Happy Belated Birthday Hops. Born May 23, 1968 on the island of Guam. Matua

I agree with Fuzzy Bear. Let me suggest that you should work with the Active Core first, those boys who continually show up and participate. Train them and put those boys in their own patrol, if they are not. Try to get your Chartered Rep to help you rebuild the Committee and start fresh. Activly recruit NEW Scouts. Drop those Scouts who don't show up. No need to work with Caspers. Above All Get Out and Camp, Camp, Camp. The best Marketing is Word of Mouth. The boys excitement will build on their commitment to return if the event is challenging, thier le

Thanks Trail Pounder, I'm caught up in the excitement of the new unit. The Skipper and Sea Scouts are planning their uniform. Their going with 3 types of uniforms. I'll post what they come up with later. As the Charter Rep, I suggested that they start brainstorming on activities. SCUBA certification is first on the list. It looks like we'll have a great year. It's hard staying on the sidelines but I know I have too. The Skipper has his job to do. It just feels good seeing a new unit form from the ground up. Matua