Papadaddy

Back in the 20s-30s, all MB were worn on the right sleeve. The latest rule was that a scout could wear UP TO 6 MB on the right (long) sleeve. However, he can wear any number on a sash. The sash should be worn properly (over the right shoulder) or not at all. Never on the belt.

If there was no paperwork submitted (Advancement reports?) then how can he even fill out the Eagle application? The registrar will check the dates...perhaps he/she can be "tipped off"...

Been stung too. Wife had a co-worker whose husband was spending the rent money on a cocaine habit. So wife "lends" her money (about a thousand bucks total), then she claims she can't pay it back. I show wife the Facebook photo gallery of their trip to Disney World. That was the end of it. Like you, I don't know how they sleep at night. No good deed goes unpunished. As I enter the home stretch toward retirement, I am starting to dial back my spending and donations. It's all about me from now on, since the Govt will be deciding who gets my "charity".

We have an SBA. They wear a special CSP. They are/were very active Scouters, but as a group, I have no idea what they've done. Maybe they've done a lot and just don't advertise it, which would be a good thing.

Another reason why the MBC was designed to be a District position, and not a troop position. The CC and parents should have no say in how the MBC approaches the job. That's up to the District Advancement Committee.

The Associated Press September 23, 2012 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Authorities say a 16-year-old Boy Scout has died after falling off a cliff at Stone Mountain State Park. The Winston-Salem Journal reports that Christopher Overcash of Kannapolis died Saturday. State parks spokesman Charlie Peek says the teen was with a group of Boy Scouts that had camped overnight at the park. Overcash was about 100 yards off the marked trail on the mountains summit when he fell. The mountain is a 600-foot-tall granite dome. Wilkes County emergency director Greg Hendren says the call for help came around noon Saturday. The teen died at the scene. The state park consists of more than 14,000 acres, bordering the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Thurmond Chatham Game Lands.

I haven't seen any free ones. I get lots of emails and Facebook ads, and the stickers are $4.95 each. No thanks. I'm sure a bumper sticker isn't going to convince anyone to change their mind, and like Perdidochas said...in the neighborhoods I have to travel in, I don't want to take the chance.

1.5 miles? Refresh my memory....which Cub Scout badges require Red Cross training?

Had to go to the grocery store twice over the weekend. First time, there was a troop there...mostly sitting in camp chairs waiting for money to fall into their laps. The next day there was a swarm of two foot tall blue creatures wearing orange neckers, with an enthusiasm that forced me to part with $18 for a box of microwave kettle corn. I'm a sucker for Tigers.

A version of this "news" story is in my local paper today, with the name and photo of a local offender...who was arrested in 1984. Not sure what the point is of putting old news on the front page, without much coverage of the CURRENT BSA youth protection procedures. And both the offender and the SE of that era are both deceased. It makes the SE out to be culpable, so I'm sure his family appreciates that.

Agree with the above advice. But be prepared for the worst. We did all of the above, but in the end, our Troop and Pack (which I and a few others founded and kept afloat for over 25 years), folded due to lack of interest. Surprisingly to me, the DE didn't care and the Commissioner service was non-existent.

Right on, basement! I still am "friends" with most of my former Scouts on Facebook...one is now a Midshipman at the Naval Academy. Two brothers are serving in Afghanistan, one Army, one Air Force, and another just got "Sailor of the Quarter" in the Coast Guard. Another graduated from Mass. Maritime and is a licensed 2nd Asst Engineer with the Military Sealift Command. Lifelong friends with many of the parents. Seeing them grow up to be responsible members of society is the best reward...better than a chest full of square knots.

Let's rephrase that..."the adults have responsibilities that the boys don't have". As has already been said, when I was in the woods, I was subject to recall by my employer. My aged mother in law lived with us and had frequent medical emergencies. I did not use my cell to "just chat or txt"...I abhor phones, but they are necessary evils...for adults. I have a shared plan with my wife...between the two lines, we use about 30 minutes a month. I think that's reasonable. While at camp, my phone remained off, but i would check voice mail at least once a day...and usually there were none.(This message has been edited by papadaddy)

I went back and re-read the intent of the award, "Often, these men have devoted a lifetime to their profession, avocation, community, and beliefs, at great sacrifice to themselves and their families. Each recipient should receive recognition worthy of a lifetimes accomplishments." Clearly, the award is for adults, and not the newly-minted Eagle. I have no problem with it. The award criteria are "made a positive impact", therefore this award would cover those who are not necessarily involved in Scouting. Those Eagles who are involved in Scouting are already eligible for the DAM, SB and other council level awards. I would hate to see it become used to "reward" large donors, however. As with the Council awards program, which I have been involved with in the past, the challenge will be getting nominations which are written well enough to be worthy of the award, and not just "he's a real good guy".

When I was attending CSRT back in the 80's, we would pay like 50 cents at the sign-in table. That was to cover costs of handouts and refreshments, but I'm sure a lot of it was donated by staff. The nice grandmother-types running the program, had a garage full of craft supplies that they collected over the years. I would imagine a fair price of admission would be 1.00-1.50 now. When I was District Training Chair, we would have to charge the fee dictated by Council, usually ten bucks or so. The attendees sent their check in to Council, and I never saw a dime of it. Had to make my own handouts, which I usually was able to do at work or at Kinko's.

8 out of a hundred? I'd say that's less than normal attrition.

I would have said, "wow...that means they'll probably be Eagle by the time they are 12...THEN what will you do with them?"

The movie "Obama 2016" is a must-see. I haven't seen any of those "facts" debunked yet.

Does anybody really know what time it is?

...waiting for one of the Scout Lawyers to weigh in regarding non-profit fundraising going to benefit individuals directly...

WOuld the scout actually view it as a "prize" if his parents have to pay $10 less for camp fees? Perhaps if the bucks could be spent in the trading post...

And they would kill for a bear claw...

Started around 1962. Only women were "den mothers". Only men were Pack leaders and Webelos leaders. Den meetings were right after school at the den mother's house...we rode our bikes there. Only men could be troop leaders. On meeting day, we wore our uniforms to school and were proud of it. Black kids could be Scouts, but they had their own troops. 1970 - Explorer Post I was in became co-ed. "Arrowmen" were always male. It's only a matter of time before girls can become "Boy Scouts"

Hey...how about a DFT square knot?

I remember telling my parents, "I can't wait till I'm a grownup and can do whatever I want"...my mom just smiled knowingly. I'll be 58 next month...still waiting.