NealOnWheels

Not a question but a rant. Have been mentoring a scout through the Eagle Rank process. When it came time to complete his application I gave him some guidance on filling it out. I made sure he had the latest version (April 2017)... https://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-728_wb_fillable.pdf I went to point out the statement of "ambitions and life purpose" to make sure he included that. Well it is no longer part of requirement #7. I re-read every requirement on the application and could not find it. Knowing that there were some changes to all the rank requirements at the beginning of the year I concluded that the statement was no longer required. The scout completed his application and project notebook and submitted it to the Council office. After a couple weeks to my surprise the council office e-mailed me that the statement was missing. I nearly fired back an e-mail telling them they had it wrong but fortunately I did some more checking before I did that. Found that the statement is mentioned tucked in the Scout's signature between requirements #6 & #7. Seems to me that if it is to be a requirement it should be listed as a numbered requirement. Even looking online at the requirements it sits in a box between requirements #6 & %7... https://www.scouting.org/filestore/boyscouts/pdf/Eagle_rank_2017.pdf Just a little frustrated with the delay this has caused.

Any good place nearby for a group to camp? Being flat-landers we will need to spend a night below 8500 ft to acclimate before ascending.

Did you go with a scout group? How did you manage vehicles between your starting point and ending point? We plan to use a single van but don't want to make a loop. Probably cover most of the Teton Crest. From what I read the Death Canyon Shelf is a must.

I believe it is now operated as a council high adventure program.

Charles L. Sommers was called Region X Canoe Trails at one time. Would make sense that Maine High Adventure was possibly called Region One Canoe Trails at one time.

This is interesting... https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/region-one-canoe-trails-bsa-patch

There was a National Maine High Adventure Area at one time (ceased operation in 1991?). That would have been located in Region 1 in the old 12 region system. I have never heard it called Region 1 Canoe Base.

Thought I would share a positive story on the world brotherhood of Scouting. Recently a scouter in our district was on vacation in London and suffered a major heart attack. This Scouter has been a volunteer for many years and has been our District Executive for the past few years. I am the Scoutmaster for his two grandsons. One daughter was with him but the other daughter had to make an emergency flight to be with him. The daughters have been fundraising through Go Fund Me for expenses for this ordeal as they do not have enough money for their expenses for the several weeks this Scouter will likely be in the London hospital before he is healthy enough to return home. Today I found out that The Scout Association (UK scouting) will be providing accommodations, meals, and bus transportation at their headquarters at Gilwell for the daughter currently in London. Their Chief Executive is personally making the arraignments. This will greatly help the daughter financially. I am truly impressed with the hospitality of UK Scouting. For those interested in the background... https://www.gofundme.com/help-erics-daughters

Have not found an official statement from the national office but several councils have posted this... http://www.cornhuskercouncil.org/news.html/article/2017/09/01/2017-membership-fees-increase Like last time I don't like the timing.

That is too bad. Not sure if we will go either. Transportation wise it is a logistical challenge for us. Their alternate choice is Isle Royale. They will be making their final decision soon.

That is exactly what I was thinking. I have never used canisters. From the pictures I have seen they look to small inside and too bulky outside.

Our scouts know all about bear bags. They have experienced black bears but this will be their first trek in grizzly territory. Seems the park requires the use of bear canisters unless the campsite you use has bear boxes. The park will actually provide a loaner bear canister for each crew. Not sure why bear canisters unless at these altitudes the availability of trees are limited.

Did you go? Our scouts want to go July 2018.

I see that this was a Hobie Cat. I used to own a 16 foot. Somewhere around 1986 they recalled the all aluminum masts and replaced it with a fiberglass tip to help prevent exactly this scenario. Not sure what the configuration of the boat was. Even with the fiberglass tip you would not want to tangle with power lines or any other overhead hazards. Constant awareness is important.

Your profile says you are from Omaha. So you are in Mid-America Council correct? If so your Scout Executive is Chris Mehaffey. Is this who was at your committee meeting? I would doubt it since the council covers 58 counties. Chris Mehaffey is who you need to contact.

Find out who the council's Scout Executive is. Call him directly. Explain the event. Ask him or his designee to complete an incident report. http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/680-676_WEB.pdf Then find a different unit.

I can't imagine, at least in my state, that youth could legally sell them.

From the Guide to Safe Scouting... "The selling of fireworks as a fund-raising or money-earning activity by any group acting for or on behalf of members, units, or districts may not be authorized by councils."

Interesting read... https://phc.amedd.army.mil/PHC%20Resource%20Library/PetFleaandTickCollarHazards_FS_18-009-1115.pdf

Xcar, Most of your observations apply to non-LDS units as well,

If a summer camp knew they had someone from national visiting them they would get a very different experience than the volunteers get.

Not at Philmont but elsewere we did exactly that with a large 2.5 gallon container (about 10 liters). The Scout only needed to carry it 2 miles to where we ended up camping for the night. That scout (a good sized 17 year old) struggled with that. Decided then that was not the way to carry water while backpacking. It does not seem like much until you carry it a while.

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The "we" comments are concerning me. This is his project not yours. You jeopardize his chances for Eagle if you make it your project.

He needs to demonstrate leadership in his project. If he has no helpers it is difficult to show leadership.