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Congrats to your son and to you!!!!!

I've noticed the same thing. Lots of news outlets quoting the Times, but no one else actually looking at their data. In one of the earlier threads, someone had suggested that all the records might be released to the public in Oct/Nov. Perhaps that will fill in a lot of the questions that we all have.

"By my count, they are closing 8 out of 12 Boy Scout camps, and 8 out of 13 Cub Scout camps, on top of three camps that were shuttered this past summer. They aren't doin' this gradually, they're actually dumping hundreds of troops that had reservations for next summer at camps that are shuttin' down." OUCH!!!! Any sense as to whether the remaining camps can accomodate these scouts? Will there be a mass exodus to neighboring states for camp this summer?

I've seen something similiar to what is being proposed. Colonial Virginia Council had a camp in Williamsburg. They wanted to sell it and use the proceeds to make a new camp in a more rural setting. No doubt that the land was worth a lot of $$$ But with the proceeds, the bought and built Bayport SR, which seems to be topnotch. I saw this from a distance. Any scouters from CVC care to pipe in on their impressions of the deal? Steve

Q, I like your approach! I have a group of young scouts who aren't quite familiar with the merit badge concept and how things work. (Stage 1) I am working on easing them into the idea by trying stages 2 and 3! Steve

I have wondered about this. In a recent discussion about blue cards, I noted the verbage (which may change) was I have discussed this merit badge with this Scout and recommended at least one merit badge counselor. Will the SM assign a counselor or recommend one? To me, there is a difference between assigning and recommending. Thoughts? Steve

A slight diversion on the subject of badges

A slight diversion on the subject of badges

A slight diversion on the subject of badges

NH, Welcome to the virtual campfire! Young Owl, Welcome to you as well!!! Prof

I enjoyed the old skill award program. It gave intermediate goals, and like was said earlier, could be thought of as mini merit badges. BSA24, Thanks for the link. I enjoyed the history at that site. Prof

My troop went to Ransburg last year! (I staffed there as a scout many moons ago) It is a great camp! I love the camp honor program (Firecrafter). I have a small, young troop. They were at the farthest campsite from the main camp. I think that took a toll on them and I don't think they liked Ransburg for that reason. Physically exhausted and dealing with homesickness. If they were doing waterfront activities, they would have been happy as their campsite was close to the waterfront. This year, they are going to Maumee (Hoosier Trails Council) which is just a few miles from Ransburg. It is a smaller camp. They are in a central campsite. I am hoping this year will be better for them! Anyone else out there been to Maumee?

t185, Thanks for the humor! I enjoyed the laugh! Prof

Looks like the CAC still has a band, though the point of contact for the staff member responsible for it is blank. Your woodbadge friend might want to call their office (numbers probably on their website) and see if they can connect him with he volunteer in charge! Steve

Back in the day (70s and 80s), my council (Crossroads of America, Indianapolis) had a council band. I recall seeing them in a parade or two. They had a storage shed at the local camp (Camp Belzer!!!!!) I think they had a bus to use for touring. At one point, I think they teamed up with the local Girl Scout council. I'm not sure if they are still in operation. Prof

Welcome to the campfire!!!

from Wilton125 "2. All Girls Scouts (USA) uniforms are made in the USA. The Girls Scouts are quite proud of this fact and they should be." I am curious to know how the cost of Girl Scout uniform parts compares to that of Boy Scout uniform parts? Anyone have any insights? Prof

qwazse, I feel your pain. Crossroads council (Indianapolis) had its University of Scouting yesterday. Alas, we had a bit of freezing rain friday night. No way am I going out in it. I have wanted to go to it for the past 3 years. But better safe than sorry!!!!! My local council, Hoosier trails, is having a training expo in mid February. Hopefully, the weather will be clear for it! Prof.

EJ, Welcome to the forum!!! Congrats on being so close to Eagle! I hope the rest goes well! Prof

AGREED! Great job both on the activity and the coverage of the activity in the paper!!!!

I hadn't heard much about Huntsman. I saw him yesterday on Piers Morgan and was impressed!

Welcome back!!!

Skeptic, I love roadkill stew! When I travel on the highway, I stop and put a chalkmark on the roadkill that I find. Then, on the way home I stop again and collect any roadkill that doesn't have a chalkmark on it. That way, I know that its fresh! Steve

I enjoy pi day (3/14) almost as much as I enjoy mole day (10/23). Pi day is celebrated in a much tastier fashion!

Smooth, Welcome to the campfire. In the parent thread, you might have noticed that a poster on this board came up with an alternative to the Heritage Award. Take a look at http://www.youthpatriotism.org I have not dealt with either program. I would be interested in hearing anyones experience with it as well! Steve