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Waren, this may be of no help at all as there may be 'rules' where you are. People seem to be good at knowing absolute rules that just don't exist elsewhere. Ways I have seen them worn: placed over the neckerchief/scarf - necker first, beads second like two separate items under and then flop the two points of necker back under so the beads are visible - beads first, necker second, beads brought to front thong under flap at back of neck and criss-crossed over tails of necker Under flap of necker and caught up in the woggle, with and without criss-crosses Used like th

Young teacher the world over take years to work this stuff out 914_SPL. All behaviour has a reason and much of it is communication. What is the Scout trying to tell you - why is he misbehaving? Without having a mind reader or a really upfront Scout we have to figure that out ourselves. Try these: ADHD - needs to move constantly, sitting still is almost impossible, so let him be involved or change the lesson to become more active, perhaps say 'I know it is really hard for you to sit quietly so just let us pay attention to this bit and then we will start doing things - this is important

...might not be a hawk at all. Could be a falcon. Indigenous name for hawk where I work is Mebbin. Mibben from where I live though. Funny how words have different meanings isn't it? Causes people to grab the wrong end of the shovel. Speaking of shovels I once had a nice No 14 and an in-tents fascination with precipitation. I was young then ...

All good advice. Beyond the cause though is treatment. An epipen will have an effect on a severe case like this for between 5 and 15 minutes. The lead time it seems is minimal unlike normal anaphalaxis which has a slowish onset. So this boy needs rapid medical help. I am no doctor and there are well qualified people on the forum who have discussed this before. The SM must check the campsite proximity to emergency services. Do not depend on a helicopter. They will choose two patients over one, they will also not fly in lots of conditions. They are never gauranteed. Unless a vehicl

Our Scouting Assoc is based heavily on the Brit model. We have two promises and each youth can choose between "duty to the Queen of Australia" or "duty to Australia". There is also the international promise which certainly leaves the Queen out. So that is three choices and I have heard them all but almost always the firsst option with Bess in there. I would be surprised if the OK did not also have options available if not well publicised. I don't think any promise in the world mentions the particular Scout Assoc you are joining. It is always about spirituality, nationality and se

No adults is the ultimate aim of the Patrol system the world over. Not all Patrols are ready all of the time. If your Troop is not separating Patrols and allowing them to operate completely independantly then you are not helping to prepare them for no adult Patrol camps. Even if you are doing all that some Scouts....! Oh - they'll always be a worry. I have spied on one such Patrol who did a three day paddle down a local river. The SM (me) and one dad checked them out a few times each day, which they did not know. I knew where they were as they were sending a text message with

Oh Avid, that seems a bit broad. Personally I am an optimistic introvert.

Go slow on turning this one I suggest. The issue could be a serious as a spine condition that hurts in beds of the wrong softness and he intuitively knows that camping will be just plain painful Could be that Uncle ?? molested him when he was 4 years old playing tents with a sheet over the dining room table - he remembers that tents are not good. Serious things like this may not be known by parents - I've stumbled on similar to both those scenarios. Or it could be something real simple. Maybe if a parent also campoed it may reassure him. He may get sick of missing the adv

You may have heard this before but it hadn't crept in to destroy Eamonss thread - so let me do it pls. What's the difference between Brussels Sprouts and snot? Kids won't eat Brussels Sprouts.

Hello Niklas and welcome, I suggest that it may be safer and easier to manage if you walk a shorter distance. Add some challenges that they must overcome while blindfolded. Some of these may also be done without talking. They show courage by doing these things. Also tolerance and respect for others while waiting or helping the other Scouts. The challenges could be Scout skills. You might also ask experienced European Scouts on Scoutface for ideas. Tell us how it goes please Emu

I thought Scout spirit was that liquid that got my very wet fire going?

I've used them but my back won't take it any more. Good in jungle where there are trees and lots of roots on the ground. No lumps in a hammock and yes you can sleep dry in a swamp or river so to speak. Problem in the rain to be aware of - water runs down tree, on to hammock cord and into hammock. There are grommets etc that solve this but be aware when looking for a model.

Hi Jessica, Scouting is a recreation and personal development organisation. What you are describing is more an intervention - treatment program. I suggest that you have a look at wildernss/adventure thearpy or adventure based counselling. Also try these links: http://wilderdom.com/adventuretherapy.html the links in the top right corner of this page will give heaps of possibilties. http://sitemaker.umich.edu/adventuretherapy/activities_and_games http://tapg.aee.org/ for theory and association These planned moments can be very therapeutic. Don't throw the b

I've been there. Don't hold back.

Northbell, welcome to the forum. Your how long question for an untrained person would take a very long time to be complete. Bob White usually suggests that people get trained and if that is possible (I'm assuming you may not be trained) then I suggest that you make a start. You will learn the theory that will answer your question more fully. You will also be able to assess the way the Troop is being run and how you may help out more. A Troop requires adults to be supervising at all times. That may mean that adults are not actually present for periods of time but supervised fr

My daughter is on her Learners permit. Here that means: Learner driver for one year min 120 hrs of supervised driving two theory tests one practical test a logbook with lots of driving skills that must be shown and demonstrated in the 120 hrs. Apparently these new rules are resulting in higher rates of passing teh prac test the first time. More experience does that. Lets hope the accident rate declines too. After there L plate they are Provisional driver for another year another theory and prac test (I think) Only 1 passenger after 2300hrs

Never met a Wiccan, Pagan or Baptist that I know of. Locally there are Catholics, Sikhs, Muslims, Salvation Army, Buddhists, Hari Krishna's, Anglicans, Uniting Church and a stack of fairies (serious). There are others too but I can't remember them at present. They all (less the fairies maybe) promote the same virtues - so why get all twisted up about it all?

What about Gilwell Park? Would that be worth a visit for Melgamatic?

Our troop has two sets of gear. One for camps where we carry and one for camps that we drive to. The drive to arrangement includes big canvass tents that most Patrols can fit into. They need to be pitched right and attended to. They require skill. That's why we use them. If you can camp in canvass the lightweight dome tent is easy as. There are other reasons for the big tent but as far as heavy canvass goes I see it as a skill that is either right or you are uncomfortable. They do work in tropical downpours. The version we use anyway. Our Scouts look at the sea of dom

Snake bite kit? We carry two elasticised bandages pretty commonly. I know Ameriacan snakes have a different poison route or effect or something (Aust snakes are amongst the deadliest but fortunately have little fangs and the bad stuff stays in the lymphatic tissue) but don't you carry the gear to deal with Rattlesnakes or what ever - depending on what lives in your area? Heck I bet some carry Bear repellant.

It's an act of faith. I have faith that the program is good enough and relevant enough to be better than it not being run. I am disillusioned because I feel let down by the parents of my Troop and have moved into a Council job to distance myself. More than anything else Scouting made me who I am. I trust that it works for young people that way today and that the magic will come back for me personally.

oh- and don't worry about your numbers. Just get things going so that you are feeling challenged and fulfilled. Young men line up to be challenged so you might get surprised by your Scouts peers turning up. But focus on being great Scouts. Tough, prepared, good humoured and up for a challenge at all times. If your numbers don't go up you will all become steadfast adults regardless. Well that's my idea of what its about from a boys point of view. You older Scouts make sure tough is resilient rather than bullying.

I sympathise about the meeting place. Our troop has been operating for all its life (16yrs) in a local hall. We have nothing on the walls and only a little store room. So we hang strips of calico on a wire that is stretched across the stage. They are five banners. One with the Scout badge, another with the Oath, the Law, honour board and a recent events board. Well not a board just clips sown to the banner. We write with a big pen the honour board names etc. use a stencil or caligraphy page. Some printing of Scout stuff - Norman Rockwell would be good. They strecth across one e

Also very worth considering is whether we want to change the make up of our Troop(s). Most Troops are safe places without the Lord of the Flies and where there is high trust and empathy. If we involve young people from the crack dealing ranks there will be a significant change in the character of the Troop. To a fair extent a Troop is an unreal place. My kids go to a public school and thy get to be involved in the full range of lifestyles in our area. They don't need that at Scouts too. They walked into the Scout Hall barriers down rather than barriers up and that was good for them

Eamonn I have wondered about this question of Scouting for the rest of the community. I have offered myself to the State HQ crew for just that purpose and have discussed the possibilities with teh state next door. These kids (OGE unfortunately I believe the crack story - I've had a young man in my care who was delivering his mum's drugs on his bicycle at about that age) have a different world view. They would cross the line that most Troops would draw simply by saying "that was good fun". Same intent but their choice of words would be more earthy. They generally have poor emotiona