nolesrule

"Wolf rank patch -- has a fleur-de-lis on it, so ok? " Most insignia have an assigned spot on the uniform, and it's a pretty good rule of thumb that any insignia with an assigned position cannot be placed in the temporary insignia spot. Wolf badge - Cub Scout, left pocket, position 2. Also, the Insignia Guide indirectly makes the following statement about rank badges vs. temporary patches: "Members may wear temporary patches (no badges of rank) on the back of the merit badges sash." So, there is a distinction that separates the two. Edited to add: All BS

Rank patches are not temporary insignia.

Well, shipping on that site is a little steep if all you want is a $1 item. I did just see a 50-pack of the rubber clasps for $5 on ebay, free shipping. $0.10 each is a better deal. Edit: I found even more listings on ebay, larger quantities at lower per unit prices, if you really want to help others :-)(This message has been edited by nolesrule)

There are rubber backings out there in the universe. I've seen them on some pins sold at Hard Rock Cafes. The hole is tighter and the material stretches so it holds better. Not sure where you can buy them though. I've never searched.

I know many committee members that have earned it. And I'm pretty sure that the District Training Chair (at least in our district), who reviews all the paperwork for the adult awards and square knots, would not be issuing the awards to those who had not completed IOLS if it was only intended for SMs and ASMs.

No, not indefinitely. Just on hold. We weren't informed about a timetable on it though.

At our Commissioner Conference about 6 weeks ago, our Council Commissioner informed us that the mandatory position specific training recharter requirement which was to go into effect next year has been put on hold due to ongoing issues with BSA's record keeping software.

Or maybe it's because the BSA recognizes that some units out there think (or assume) that the unit leader and/or assistant unit leaders are automatically members of the committee because they are registered leaders. By explicitly stating that unit leaders are excluded, they don't have to go out of their way to explicitly state the unit adult structure in an advancement policy manual.

" Is recognition something that others owe you, or is it something else?" Doesn't that depend on what the recognition is for? Some recognitions are honors from others. No defined set of criteria, may or may not require a nomination for it. Might be the Silver Beaver, might be OA Vigil, might be an award for recognizing best scout spirit at summer camp. Some recognitions have a defined set of criteria that must be met. They are rewards for completing the to-do list. Advancement recognition is this type. Do the tasks, get the carrot. Withholding the carrot that has been earned sen

I would suggest focusing on your unit commissioner duties. Those will take up enough of your time, especially while you are still new to the position. Spend your time getting to know the leaders, observing unit operations, and looking to see what their actual needs are, if any. That said, if a unit truly wants your help in what is nothing more than a record-keeping process, then they will need to get their own licensed copy of the software. Afterward, you should train them on a computer they will actually be using the program on (I train people in basic computer tasks, and I learned this

"Yah, none of those screening programs is worth a darn, IMHO. " Truer words... Just stay away from the ads if you are unsure about anything. The site itself is safe. Funny thing is, I get more calls from my clients infected with viruses who thought they were safe because they run these programs than from those who don't run them and just use smart practices.(This message has been edited by nolesrule)

Helping a unit set their QU goals, filling out the paperwork and reviewing them periodically is part of the duties of the unit commissioner. If you've never seen the paperwork, ask your unit commissioner why not. If you've never seen your unit commissioner, ask your district commissioner why not. As for the "Centennial" term, everything that has been involved with the buildup to 2010 has been branded Centennial, not just things happening in 2010, so that includes what ScoutNut was referring to with the strategic plan.

I picked up one Centennial Eagle patch for my personal collection at our local scout shop about 5 months ago. As for a policy of only having earned them this year, did scout shops have a decent supply of the non-centennial versions? Lots of scouts were purchasing multiple uniforms for the jamboree, and I'm sure not all of them earned their most recent rank in 2010.

Your ticket (or anyone else's for that matter). It has multiple goals, or ticket items, but it's one ticket, not multiple tickets.

First reply wasn't 100% clear. Yes, any former member, whether elected as a youth or selected as an adult, can reactivate his membership with the local lodge provided he is currently registered as a Scouter (you can't just be a parent to a Scout). As was pointed out, some sort of evidence will be requested as proof. If the old lodge has good record keeping from 20 years ago, they might be able to provide an affirmative letter, but after 20 years it isn't always that easy.

Gatorade... don't touch the stuff myself, since a rival in-state university invented the stuff and gets a cut of the profits. Yes, we take our intercollegiate rivalries seriously.

I expect most places have their local or near-local exceptional produce.. Besides citrus, we also are the winter strawberry capital of the country and also are known for the tomatoes. I like the idea of chocloate covered beans. That's got to make for a nice pick-me-up without the brew time or the chemicals in those energy drinks.

You made me check my shelf. The Bialetti pot is what I have. As for my comment on OJ, that's for at home. I wouldn't bring any camping. Fresh fruit is the way to go, when possible.

I buy my non-pasteurized, not-from-concentrate fresh-squeezed orange juice from Citrus Country Groves, two miles up the road from my house. Their tangerine juice is even better. I don't drink the dreck they sell at grocery stores labeled orange juice. Once it's been pasteurized, it's just not the same. I guess when you live in Florida, you get spoiled. As for coffee, sometimes I bring the 8 cup percolator, sometimes the 4-cup stove-top espresso maker (which can be used for normal coffee). I'd like to get one of those single cup pour/drip filters though. It all depends on how many

As someone who was a 12 year old kid when I attended in 1989 (and I wish I could have gone again in 1993, but I was out of the country), I don't think age needs to be a prerequisite. We had troop meetings and a shakedown weekend, and everything went smoothly. I think setting the expectations, and having the required meetings and shakedown weekends (and enforcing the required part) should be enough for the patrols to come together and be able to function properly. On the other hand, if you're having trouble filling a contingent, then these problems are going to creep in because you ca

Pastas and grains are shelf-stable, but they do attract bugs. If you plan to store them, make sure you have sealed containers. Otherwise, bring in one box or bag with a weevil or two and say bye-bye to all of it. This happened to us twice in my home pantry before we went out and bought $150 in seal-able containers.

The guides at our course gave us hand-crafted totems to hang from our Patrol flag for the various activities. As far as i could tell, these items were made from the same crafting materials and tools that we were using for various activities throughout the course, other than perhaps some strips of wood used for backing. They didn't give anything to individual patrol members. Now, we had some t-shirts and patches made up on our own for our patrol. Due to price scaling, we ordered enough patches that each person on staff will get one (if we ever catch up with them all, so far, the SPL,

I'm the one who mentioned Cub Scouts, and it was intentional hyperbole. Don't lump me in with those other ones. And my point about the Cub Scouts was that even they could meet the spirit of membership in the OA (as listed by Eagle92), and even all the requirements for candidacy EXCEPT First Class rank (just like a Venturer who was never a Boy Scout). Edit to add: my argument has nothing to do with gender or socio-religious-political leanings.(This message has been edited by nolesrule)

Well, then what about letting Cub Scouts in too?

Just to be clear. Youth are elected. Adults are selected.