MissingArrow

The shirt would have been fine, in my mind, without the description explaining the idea behind it. I wouldn't have connected the two phrases. It still seems like a stretch to me. Personally, I was more annoyed with the comments in this thread. It is the mindset that gets us in trouble, makes the world question us, and makes my job harder. Why can't we respect each other and other beliefs? One person's actions doesn't define the whole group (well at least it shouldn't). Please don't "speak on behalf of those of us who have served," I am a Veteran of OEF (Afghanistan) and will be

Bad taste. Not everyone who says "Allah Akbar" is pressing a button... If that is the attitude we hold as leaders, how can we teach the Scouts we work with to respect religious diversity and be good world citizens?

It is very common to see Eagle Scouts who are not currently involved in Scouting wear their Eagle Medal with "civilian" clothes for Eagle Court of Honors.

I don't know what was on the Eagle Scout Dog Tags that you could buy from National, however there are a lot of places you can get custom artwork done on Dog Tags. If you have access to a large military base town, check out the local mall (or if you can get on base the px). A lot of the places would take a photo and etch it out, looked pretty cool. I also found this company that has the Eagle Scout badge. They have some licensed artwork, but it does not appear that that have licensing rights from the BSA. http://www.etchstar.com/art/2721/Boy-Scouts-of-America-Eagle-Scout Good Luc

A few things we done: - Be concerned about the folks in front of and behind the Scouts. Keep a couple parents behind the Scouts just to make sure the next float doesn't hit or encroach on the Scouts territory. - Talk with the Scouts riding on any float. Don't lean over the side. If you drop something let one of the Leaders know and they will get it. Don't get on or off the trailer with out telling a Leader (they can ensure the driver knows not to move). - If using a combination "float" and walkers, keep them separate. Have the walkers following behind the float, with a buff

The above are some great ideas. Here are a few more: - Books - Community Emergency Response Team has an independent study class called: "Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams". Good stuff for emergency preparedness. https://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/training_mat.shtm - FEMA also has some independent study classes online for all levels of emergency preparedness. http://www.fema.gov/about/training/index.shtm

I've run tomahawk throwing at numerous Council events. I wouldn't call it ax throwing and make sure you actually have tomahawks. It will help prevent some of the complaints. We treat it as a range. Cordon off an area, Scouts tend to under throw but occasionally someone would overthrow. Have a nice sturdy wood cutout for the target, don't go flimsy and have a way to stake it up (rebar) that is effective. It will save headaches. I'd recommend only one thrower at a time or if you have multiple staff make sure it is one on one. A big safety concern is kids not realizing they twist

There is no need for the Scouts to dress up in costumes. Keep them in their uniforms.

I am a counselor for: - Collections - Rifle Shooting - Traffic Safety - Wilderness Survival

Besides the above suggestions for "good reasons" to have a coffee pot, how about to offer guests coffee?

I just saw a flier put out by National for Philmont & Double H talking about how reservations for 2010 will be taken in September and October of 2008... http://www.pikespeakbsa.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=472&Itemid=72 I couldn't find any reference to it closing after 2009.

This is iffy because each state has different raffle laws. With what has been presented I would have to agree with the SE decision. He's basically protecting them from liability. Its common for other service organizations or churches who have a license to run raffles/bingo to support other organizations- usually for a fee. If the OA Lodge had done things properly it wouldn't have been a "last minute" change... If you look at the Ten Guides to OA Money Earning Projects (http://www.oa-bsa.org/resources/forms/moneyap.pdf): 1) Has your lodge executive committee and Scout Executive app

Instead of worrying about cleaning your sash after ever single event its easier to have two. One for meetings and more formal indoor occasions, and one for work and conference weekends. It served me well.

You are right there is always hope, and we as adults can not forget it! I get very frustrated with some of the Scouters that just want to throw away the kids who struggle. They are kids, they are supposed to make mistakes. This is the time of their lives that they need to learn from their mistakes to help build character and develop into productive law abiding adults. That is why the Juvenile Justice System is set up the way it is. The kids who experiement or get into a bit of trouble need Scouting the most and we should not turn them away. On the civilian side my schooling is in

To remove the risk for patrol method cooking, I would suggest the Troop is educated about food allergies, proper food handling, and sanitation. (Do not have the Scout's parents do the presentation) Then after the Patrol plans their menus, the Scout in question should review them for any possible concerns. It wouldn't hurt to have an Assist. Scoutmaster look over it as well. The big concern will be in the future, as folks forget about allergies as time goes on. evmori writes: Sure the unit can ban all peanut stuff from campouts but as once they go to summer camp, this kid is gon

Steve, I always hate to see programs that have lasted so long die out. Any chance it could become a District activity? or maybe just invite some other troops to join in? I know I enjoyed watching the videos on youtube, and they've reminded me of a lot of classic skits I had forgotten about. Dan

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I've seen Crews of college aged youth succeed until the whole group passed the 21 year old age cut off. At most college campuses you will find a certain fraternity has a large number of former Scouts involved. Often times a small group will join and then it grows from there. At some colleges the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity has closer ties to the Scouting program than others. I've seen Alpha Phi Omegea chapters put on huge merit badge weekends, sponsor monthly outdoor activities, and provide the leadership for Scout Reach units.

I'm the adviser for a Venturing Crew that registers the Camp Staff members that are not already in Scouting. As you can imagine the majority are female staff members, however we have some local and not so local male youth as well. Our adult roster includes a large number of out of state folks that want to stay attached to the Council they grew up in. Our CO is actually a church, we are self sufficient and don't have much interaction with anyone there except for our COR. We used to also register the Council's JLT Course staff until it was decided a District needed another Venturing

You can see the new top level organizational chart here: http://www.scoutingnews.org/2008/07/16/national-council-organizational-changes/ The letter that was sent to Scout Executives can be seen here: http://thescoutpatchauction.com/blogsite/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/newbsaorg.pdf More information is to follow in August at the National Leadership Training Conference. Information about the new BSA Professional compensation will also be released at this meeting. Rumor has it they are getting rid of job classifications

As stated by half of the people above, the Applicant retains all of the sections until they have completed all of the requirements. Read the print on the Counselor's section: It is suggested that the counselor keep this record for at least 1 year in case any question is raised later in regard to this award. If the MB is never awarded there is no reason for the counselor to keep a record of the partial completion of requirements.

At minimum he should be made to squirm in the BOR by asking him to speak to the incident, by asking him whether it came up in any other BOR and by asking whether he has ever stolen anything since. Why should he be made to squirm? What kind of message is that sending? Why not talk about what he has learned since the incident - if it even needs to be brought up. BORs should not be used to make Scouts worry to death... Kids make mistakes, even "good kids" with "good parents", even Eagle Scouts...

I'm looking for a Glacier's Edge Council CSP that was issued for the 2006 Baraboo Circus Heritage event that takes place annually in Wisconsin. This was the 20th anniversary of the event, so the elephant on the patch has a "20" on it. You can view the patch here: http://www.cspcorner.org/dir/patch/7/ I can trade or buy. Just let me know if you have one that you would be willing to part with. Thanks, Dan dan@missingarrow.com

Most of the time it isn't crackers... bite size slices of pizza work well, hot dogs cut and put in bbq sauce, trail mix... it can really be anything. If you are on an outing it often includes leftovers too!

Amazon has the "Lodge Cast Iron Cooking for Dummies" cooking set for $20. Estimated shipping time is 4-6 weeks. Free shipping on orders $25 and up or with Amazon Prime. Set includes * 5 quart dutch oven with loop handles * 10-1/4" skillet * Interchangeable seasoned cast-iron lid * Maximum temperature handle mitt * Cast-Iron Cooking for Dummies cookbook http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006ZSMHC Would be a good gift for that non-dutch oven cooking Scouter, or that Eagle Scout you want to stay active in the Troop.