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  1. One thing that I noticed when I entered our troop was that the unit number needed to be a four digit number. We are Troop 100, but the unit number had to be entered as "0100" in order for it to work. Depending on your troop number, that might be the problem. Laurie's right, however, that once you get into the site and registered, it's very easy to enter your information. MTD
  2. While I haven't used a canoe, the area north of St. Louis, from the Iowa border to St. Louis is a beautiful trip by boat. An added plus is you have smaller towns and cities along the river, both on the Missouri and Illinois side of the river that are anywhere from 20 to 30 miles apart. Smaller towns are more open to people setting up tents at the riverfront areas than the big city .. and I won't even mention the safety issue. Eagle90 is correct about the locks, as well. Get yourself a Corp of Engineers map of the Mississippi and find out where those locks are and what is in the area.
  3. I'm in the process of creating the very same type of slideshow - from Cub to Eagle - for a COH in November. Music Choice - Theme from "Band of Brothers". Reason - These scouts have been together since cub scouts, bridged over together, been to summer camp together, and been in school together since elementary school. They truly are a band of brothers.(This message has been edited by MTDScouter)
  4. Dancin: Are you asking where the Mentor pin came from? This is a fairly recent addition to the package. I don't know the official reason, but it was put forth at a district meeting that it's purpose is to recognize that there are a lot of scouts who are from 'non-traditional' families, and that sometimes it is not 'mom' or 'dad' who is the one that helps the scout the most. It might be step-dad, it might be mom's boyfriend, and it might be step-mom or dad's girlfriend. In that situation, especially when mom and dad are there with that significant other, the scout is in an unc
  5. Thank you SWS, for reminding us (especially me!) of what it's all about. Together, they're stronger than each individually. If that's not a testiment to scoutings best, I don't know what is. MTDS
  6. It wouldn't be discriminatory in and of itself, but a poor application of a "pay or don't play" rule. Situations such as this can be handled. I have two scouts that come to mind who are in similar circumstances. They are brothers, both are in state custody from abusive homes and had no positive male role model in their lives. One was 'adopted' by the Fraternal Order of Police chapter at our local PD, the other by our Fire Department. They pay the dues, bought their uniforms, and help with camp. Our Charter Org. is aware of the situation, and will help also if we ask, althoug
  7. This is just a shot in the dark, but when I was in a Drum and Bugle Corps as a youngster, we used the military designations for "Attention", "Parade Rest", etc. At one point there was a complaint because it was too militaristic (you have to remember the 'peace-loving' 70's!) so those same terms were simply numbered as position 1, position 2. When I was in High School, the marching band used those same terms, but dropped the 'position' calling it 'one' and 'two'. Some of the older scouters on here might know better, but could it be the same type of situation where instead of saying '
  8. Thank you all, from both of us. I knew those of you here would understand the way I feel right now. As they say in those commercials ... it just don't get no better than this!
  9. This evening, September 9, 2004, the scout who did this project successfully completed his Eagle Board of Review, consisting of several community members and three distinguished Eagle Scouts. As his scout leader, I was touched by their sincerity as they welcomed him to the ranks. As his dad, it was all I could do to keep the buttons on my shirt. God Bless the BSA. MTDScouter
  10. Welcome to the forum, there's lots of great scouters and information here. I'd suggest you first start with your District Executive, he should know what is available, or how to contact your District Training Chair. Depending on your role, you might be able to start with the fast start training, and move up to the more position specific program training from there. Welcome to scouting, you'll find that the experience is unparallelled in anything.
  11. Camp Mack Morris, West Tennessee Area Council. Superb program and very willing to work with out of council scouters to make a positive visit. Along with the regular summer camp program, there is the opportunity for a half day canoe trip on the Buffalo River. This has been the best summer camp experience for my troop's scouts so far. Although I was not involved in the troop at the time, I've heard from those that went to both that Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch in the Black Hills of South Dakota was also an excellent trip and runs a close second to Camp Mack Morris. I think
  12. Art Teachers for Art, Graphic Arts, Pottery, and Sculpture. History Teachers for American Cultures and American Heritage. Speech and Drama Teachers for Theater and Public Speaking. Music Teachers for Music and Bugling. Drafting teachers for .. Drafting, of course. Shop/Industrial Arts for Auto Mechanics, Electricity, Electronics, Home Repairs, Leatherwork, Metalwork, Plumbing, Wood Carving, and Woodwork. (depending on their specialty and the size of your school) The opportunities are endless, and if you've got a good District Advancement Chair, he should be checki
  13. Scoutingus, I share your concerns that those who volunteer as MBC's are not recognized enough. I became the District Advancement Chair in a two year old district last year. When the new district was carved out of the old, all the existing district level positions stayed with the old district and we had a key three as the entire district committee. In those two intervening years, there were NO MBC's registered in the district at all. Yes, somebody dropped the ball, but that's a 'whole nuther story'. In the last year, working with scouters and the public, we're almost to a position wher
  14. I've never been there, but my sons troop went there the summer before we joined, really enjoyed it, and still talk about being one of the very best. The only complaint they had about it was the walk to pick up food from the commissary. It was apparently a long walk ... up hill both ways, etc. Overall, the response from all was very positive. Scouter
  15. From our local paper today. http://www.hannibal.net/stories/081704/hap_0817040038.shtml
  16. This is under construction at all times .. and there's a lot to be added that I haven't gotten to yet. http://www.troop100.net also have a district page in it's infancy: http://www.troop100.net/district/dindex.html
  17. That is correct, it should be done at the district level or within the troop leadership with a district representative in attendance. Another question on this same topic. It our policy that once the scout has completed his project, gathered the approval signatures from the troop and benefiting organization, and filled out the Eagle Application, he sends the whole packet, including the reference letters obtained by the Advancement Chair, to the Council Eagle Chair for approval. Council checks everything for accuracy, required merit badges, time in position, etc., and if he approves it, s
  18. Welcome Home, Mike. No matter how long you've been gone, the message is the same .. better scouts make better men. Scott
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