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"...the two articles should not have appeared in the same issue." I don't see a problem with having both articles in the same issue; after all, DO cooking isn't inherently bad for your health anymore than electric oven cooking is. Hopefully there is room in the Scouting program for health and fitness AND DO cooking - even the occasional desert! For recipes besides desert, try http://papadutch.home.comcast.net/~papadutch/dutch-oven-recipes.htm , this site has recipes for poultry, sides, even vegetarian dishes! I would like to see, and expect they are coming, more articles on fitness

I'd have to say we're DO heretical traditionalists. Our DO cooking goes back and forth depending on what we're doing. We've followed recipes religiously (especially when baking or competing) but we also just pile food stuff in and coals on the DOs and see what happens. Now, there have been some mighty fine meals, and some mighty bad clean-ups come from both. One Scout cooks a family recipe for every DO demo we do - and it always fantastic. But I've never seen him prepare it the same way twice! Since our (family's) first DO experience, we've managed to see some mighty old ovens get

There's a GS policy that prevents pregnant girls from joining/participating in outings? I don't know of such a policy. Is this YOUR policy? Scouting guidelines for membership are pretty clear. We don't all agree on every one of them, but they are clear. What GSUSA policy is your decision based on?

We just replaced our Life Scout's uniform with the new "centennial". He likes the socks, belt, belt buckle, darker green pants, and the toned down buttons. He chose the cotton blendover the supplex because it "looks better". He still doesn't like the hat. Definitely need to add a buttonhole on the pocket to save the temp patches.

I'm with you. If you are a registered Boy Scout, you a not also a registered Cub Scout. Since the AOL can only be earned by Cubs, they can not earn it after bridging.

from11to46, I'm not sure what qualifies as "visually the same". If you mean green, there are cheaper green pants out there. If you mean green and have cargo pockets there are cheaper pants out there. If you mean BSA forest green, zip-off leg, cargo pocket, belt loops sized to the BSA belt, etc. there is no cheaper pant available. Of course, I'm also intriqued by the attempt to enforcce uniform policy and simultaneously LOOK for a way out of wearing the correct uniform. I have always wondered why we, parents and Scouters, think its too much to expect Scouts to wear a complete and prop

Nicely put; I'll join in that request.

Ninja, Why is your goal to "get" Eagle "as soon a s possible"? You become an Eagle through time invested, energy spent, skills developed, knowledge learned, people helped, and leadership given. I applaud your efforts and "goal setting" but believe you may have missed the point. If you are so far ahead of your peers, you need to reach back and bring them with you. "To help other people" is part of the Cub Scout Promise. Perhaps you can take this time to help your fellows Webelos move ahead. After all, a Pack isn't in a race against itself. I wish you the best of luck in Scouting

Are they planning their activities? Our older Scouts planned trips to pro sports games (for the entire Troop). They looked a t calendars, costs, trnsportation, lodging, etc and put together trips for the whole trip to do. We held a monthly camp-out - Star and above only - at a site just for them. They did pioneering projects, dutch oven cooking, wilderness survival, direction finding/navigation, etc. Then THEY went back to the troop to incorporate it into the patrols or next Troop campout. We appointed "Special Outings" functions to our senior Scouts, whitewater rafting once, trip to

Tough place to start as DL! Things my son (who is now 17) remembers: > Going to the archaeology lab (on an Army base) and helping wash and sort artifiacts > NBA game (had to drive four hours) > "Spelunking" in a cave at the Natl Park > Wild foods walk led by a Park Ranger > Kite Derby > Building a catapult we drove around in the back of my jeep > Our Hikes > Building a den "totem" > Ceremonies > Adopting a wolf at the local zoo I would try contacting the "lost" Bears and ask them and their parents why they didn't transition an what wo

First let me say I too have suffered through some pretty bad training sessions - and not just limited to Scouting. For those that haven't, congratulations to your Councils and Districts on a job perfectly done. I do believe that in-person training is the best, after all isn't that what we do in Scouting? I also think online training is valuable, available, and consistent. As a baseline to provide the basics, common vocabulary, etc it is a very useful training tool. For those wondering about whether or not training will be required, just check the BSA website: http://www.scouting.org/

I had never heard of this program. As Citizenship MB counselor, I think I'll provide these requirements to the Scouts as well if they're interested and pass this on to my my son's American Government teacher at school. Thanks for the post, cartercamping!

skeptic, Are you referring to the "Ignore this User" link on the left under the name? I'm pretty sure this only blocks them from PMing you, not their responses on the Forums. Or do you mean you're getting PMs from users you've "ignored"?

Our troops have: 1. Run a carnival section for kids at the local OktoberFest 2. Erected and taken down tarps for city activities in the park 3. Provided clean-up services after city events 4. Vied for cash prizes in parades (best float, etc) 5. Just asked local businesses 6. Asked national chain stores (there is usually a "procedure" for doing this - just ask the local manager)

No idea whaat the title means; just call your council office and ask - they should know. Rotating Roundtables? Hmm, sounds interesting. Of course Roundtable Staff would have rotating schedules, regular attendees would have rotating schedules, the meeting place would now have a rotating schedule, etc. If it made the Roundtable available to more Scouters then it might be worth working through the issues. When I was SM we had the same issue. I just asked the CC to attend. On nights with specific info (popcorn) we sent the appropriate MC as well. Of course the one thing I've seen th

I remember oyur frustrations trying to get traning. And then they went made me a trainer! How many trainers does your Council have? How many SMs are there that need the training? Try to get a session scheduled based on what works for these SMs. I have seen the training done at Camporees in other districts and it seemed to work fine. I haven't done it as a trainer or a leader so can't say much more than that. I have participated in the training (as a trainer) being given at Summer Camp. This worked out really well for us. The major complaint was from SMs who were not able to attend Sumem

RD, If you send me your e-mail I can send you some stuff we've used for new leaders. If your Scouts have "lost their books", they need to replace them. Responsibility is a first step to leadership. Have you contacted your OA chapter? They may have some TL training to provide OR some older, experienced Scouts to come and observe a meeting and give some advice to your leaders. An OA sash or two might impress your Scouts the kind leaders they CAN be.

Nice post, thank you for sharing this. Sounds like a great Scoutmaster Minute!

LisaBob, We used TuffTotes (footlockers) for the '05 Jambo for ease in packing the trailer (same size, etc) AND because they could be locked when not in camp. They are waterproof, can be left on the ground, allow the Scout to see more of his stuff without throwing the contents on the ground, and can be used as seats. Duffles lack these additional advantages.

Wow, LisaBob! News I would have loved to hear in '05!

Only Staff patches have arrived in our Council so far. The first Jamboree meetings have not been held yet for the Troop, they start next week, so the patches will probably be arriving shortly. Council should be able to provide a time estimate for you.

>This young man approached our SM and got his blessing to do this. The SPL was not approached and when he was told about it he did not like it, But feels since the SM said it was OK he can not do anything about it.< Im not sure Im tracking why he needs ANYones permission or backing to visit any troop, or any other organization. >The young man in question also sent out an e-mail stateing that he would be gone for a month and that when he came back he would get together with the SM and SPL and then e-mail everybody what he learned at the other meeting.< So, assuming the best,

In our last council, the board was mostly "Alumni". Nearly every member had been a Scout or involved in Scouting when their son(s) were Scouts. One member was especially generous and spent TONS of money to support Scouting. FOS problems resulted in the districts outside of the population center from the council. The wealthier districts (more people, higher wages, etc) received nearly all the money raised in the Council (FOS, popcorn, etc). This resulted in the districts with the most need receiving the least support. FOS donations dwindled to almost nothing, from the Scouters in the

What are the skills your leaders are in need of? I may have some stuff I can provide depending on what they're looking for.

Maybe I'm being naive... What is the COs reason for NOT removing them? What is the reaction of the other parents? What is the reaction of the Scouts? Seems to me this would be a fast-sinking ship unless the CO stepped up to make repairs. The Council's hands are not entirel "tied". Leadership is influence more than orders. Has the UC, DE or other council rep met with the CO about this? Council can not force a Charter to replace a leader in most cases; they can refuse a unit charter.