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The concerns that you have expressed here are precisely the same ones that I had when it was proposed that we try to offer BALOO at U of S. The suggestions is being supported by our Council Training Chairman,though, who has never taught the course (and may not have actually ever taken it). It was my suggestion that we research it thouroughly before we commit to it to make sure that it is a possibility. While I doubt that anything done at U of S would be equal to what is presented when we just concentrate on doing BALOO, I wanted to make sure that someone hadn't figured out a way to d

Do you know how the BALOO course was structur3ed when it was offered at your U f S? I am trying to worek out what would have been pred down, scaled, back or cut. Thanks

Has anyone ever offered BALOO as a course at University of Scouting? We are looking at adding it to this year's course list, but I have concerns about how to fit what normally runs as an 8-hour program into a 6-hour event. Has anyone here done this, and if so, how did you structure the class to get all of the material covered?

Actually, the training is the only thing in question, and then, only in how it compares to today's training as far as the requirement for the award goes. I actually do have proof that the individual completed Scoutmaster's Fundamentals back in 1998 and have since learned that the training at that time did encompass all that they get from the current courses - just in a different format. As for the other requirements...well, there is no question that he has done the activities required. The volunteer in question is our new Council Commissioner, and a person does not get nominated nor ele

Hi, I was asked the following question... If a scoutmaster went through all the required training as it existed in the early 1990's, but never filled out the progress award application to get his knot, could he do so today, given that the current progress training award says: 1) Complete Boy Scout Fast Start training 2) Complete New Leader Essentials 3) Complete Leader Specific Training for your position 4) Complete Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (for Scoutmasters and assistants) According to this leader, he never applied for the knot because back then,

Hi, My district is in the process of trying to reinvigorate itself, attract new members, and, overall, deliver a qulity program to our youth. What are some things that your district/district committee does well or gets right? Thanks, Paula Ball Training Chair NW Disitrict ESC

Well, things may be looking up. One of the newer leaders who has not been able to go on many of the campouts due to work conflicts, but is usually at the troop meetings, has decided to step up and try to get the other leaders to recognize the conflict among the boys. He and I had quite a long talk about the situation, and he is in agreement that something must be done to correct the behavior before it escalates. Talking to some of the boys directly does no good as they either deny they have misbehaved, or blow it all off as just a joke. When fighting broke out this past weekend,

>>> just how much time do you have? Never enough! But then I'm used to multitasking as all scout leaders are. LOL

>>> Yah, this sounds like Merlyn and Ed, eh? Okay...I'm new to this forum so can someone explain to me who Merlyn and Ed are?

Thanks for your replies...here is the background detail on the troop and the patrols. The troop is actually one of the oldest troops in our council - operating since 1914. It has a reputation for being one of the best troops in the district, with several leaders being key players for the district and the council. The SM, ASM, Committee Chair, several committee members are all trained...even Woodbadge trained and, in fact, have served as Woodbadge staff the last few years. The average age of these leaders ranges from 50 to 83. There are some newer leaders, who have entered the troop

How are personality conflicts and fighting among scouts within a troop handled? My son's troop has two distinct groups within it who cannot stand each other and are unable to discuss anything without an argument breaking out which rapidly disolves into trading insults and other verbal attacks. So far the arguments have remained verbal, but there have been times when it looked like it could turn physical. The boys involved range from ages 12 to 13, and orignally came to the troop from two different packs. The SPL is, himself, only 15 and has a hard time maintaining order during meet

How are personality conflicts and fighting among scouts within a troop handled? My son's troop has two distinct groups within it who cannot stand each other and are unable to discuss anything without an argument breaking out which rapidly disolves into trading insults and other verbal attacks. So far the arguments have remained verbal, but there have been times when it looked like it could turn physical. The boys involved range from ages 12 to 13, and orignally came to the troop from two different packs. The SPL is, himself, only 15 and has a hard time maintaining order during meet