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I got these four important rules off of SCOUTS-L. I think this is best set of rules (in addition to the Scout Oath and Law). No adult should ever forget these points about scouting: 1. The Youth are the reason for and own the Scouting movement. 2. Anything that supports #1 is good, 3. Anything that diminishes #1 is bad. 4. In cases of confusion, consult #1. YIS Cary P.

I serve as ADC and ASM. The unit I'm a ASM with has a UC. None of the units that I'm ADC for has UC that is a leader (ASM, Committee position) in the unit they serve. Would this be still be considered "legal"? We have serveral commisioners that are "dual registered" in our district. Our DC and DE has has no problems with it. If it wasn't for the dual registered folks, several units would not have a UC. If we are doing it "wrong", how would we go about fixing it?

In our troop we're the "Geezers". We use the rocking chair patch. And the adults don't interfer with the youth. With one exception...About a month ago the youth were having stretcher races. After the races, the youth challenged the adults. We got beat pretty bad.

Speaking of Charter Organizations, I thought military units, that sponsor units, were unique. The Coffee Shop and the Funeral Home take the cake on "Most Unusal" CO. Any other out of the ordinary CO's out there?

I'm a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. I work at the Family Support Center.

Sorry KS but I'm both!! I lean toward backpacking though...both have advantages and disavantages...btw I'm heading to Philmont this summer!

The stars facing the right on the military uniform is a historical symbol. Back in the civil war each military unit had flag bearers. When these soldiers carried the flags running toward the enemy the flag would be flowing in the breeze with the union "facing right". Also below is some other reasons that I found. The flag decals have the union (the blue area with the stars) on the side closer to the front of the plane. On the plane's left, the decal shows the flag with the union at the left, as usual. On the plane's right side, the union is on the right. This is done so that the f

Here's a quick question for everyone. How do you get some of your volunteers who think the council is just out to make money, to "see the light"? I've been trying to let these folks to see the big picture and it is working a little. Also a few years ago there was some heat between some of these volunteers and the Pros, before I came on the scene. Any tips to mend these bridges?

Here's some more info on what you can do to help out the troops. What can you do to show support for servicemembers, especially those serving overseas? Below are Websites for several organizations that are sponsoring programs for members of the Armed Forces overseas. Servicemembers do value and appreciate any expressions of support you can send them. Donate a calling card to help keep servicemembers in touch with their families at Operation Uplink at Send a greeting via e-mail through Operation Dear Abby at or Sign a virtual thank you card at the Defend America We

Here are a few tidbits when it comes to care packages and letters to the troops. I'm active duty military and where I work we deal with these questions. 1. Things are different that the way it was during Desert Strom. You cannot send "Any Service Member" letters. All packages and letters must be sent to an individual address. Also Recruiting stations DO NOT have the names and addresses of those deployed. Best thing to do is get in contact with your local Army/Air National Guard unit or Army/AF/NAVY/USMC unit in your area. They might be able to help out. But call first. 2.

Tweeners can be ASM's. However you still must have someone 21 or older at Scouting events.

In addition to my first post, here is a list of other Scout Camps I've been to for weekend campouts, Conclaves, ect. Boxwell Scout Reservation, TN Camp Buck Toms, TN Camp Crooked Creek, KY Grimes Canoe Base, TN Camp Illinek, IL Camp Vandeventer, IL Philmont Scout Ranch, NM I know many of you have me beat. Let's see who will hold the "World Record"!!!!!!

Well it's that time of year where I start getting summer campitus! Would like to know where our fine group of Scouters have been? For me: Camp Roy C. Manchester, KY - 6 years as a camper and two years on staff. 77-84 I grew up there. Camp Freedom, Germany - 1986. Camp Joy, Illinois - 2002 and going again this year.

One thing I would wish for on these great forums...Spell Checker. Sorry about the spelling mistakes on last post....That fine KY educmacation of mine is acting up again.

Uniforms...These are the changes I would make. - Bring the price down a bit. - Allow Olive Drab color BDU's or another type of rugged pants be adopted by troops for outdoor activities. - Bring back the tie for adults with the field uniform. - Let the uniform "enforcers" know that we're scouts, not the military, and not to get bent out of shape when someone is not wearing the uniform correctly. I was "chastised" by our Roundtable Commish last week for having too many patches on my red wool jacket. Not even a "Hi, how are you, how's things". Just a "that's illegal, this one

Congratulations on your PL appointment. Work hard. Be yourself. Ask questions. But most important have fun! I'm sure you'll make a great Patol Leader. For my fellow BSA counterparts: Our PL who is asking for advice is from the Philippines. It just might be that the Filipino Scouts do not elect Patrol Leaders.

Bob, Liked your post but have a few questions? How do you recognize the advancement three times? Our troop does it twice. Once the Scout finished the requirements. SPL give advancement badge to Scout at close of meeting. And we do it formally at COH. How do you get the troop from conducting merit badge classes during troop meetings? Our troop "tradition" is to have three - four merit badge worked on during the year. Boys did choose the badges during annual planning. I have been "selling" to the scouts about getting signed blue card from SM, contact MB councelor, etc. A

Our toop gives out colored beads for attending outings, service projects, etc. Special beads are giving out for the type of weather at the campout. Like clear bead for clear weather, and blue one for camping out below 32 degrees. Our last campout two weeks ago we had snow, rain, below freezing temps. Scoutmaster desided to come up with a new bead. The mud bead (brown) since our campsite area had a good two inches of mud to slogg through. Scouts loved it.

What makes a great district/council? 1. Good Communications between the silver tabbers (pros/volunteers) and the unit leaders. 2. Encourage units to participate in FOS/Popcorn sales. Don't ram it down their throats. 3. Provide training for adult leaders at every opportunity. Rountables, a few hours at summer camp, Universtiy of Scouting. 4. Make Roundtables fun and informative. 5. Good Community relations. 6. Recognize/Thank the volunteers. 7. Recognize/Thank the Pros. 8 Keep it fun for everyone. Remember it's Scouting. This list is simp

Dan, my apologies, after a little thought I did read too much into your post. So you answer your questions. Reasoning for the three troop guides is for our older boys to pass on what they know to our newer Scouts. Our feelings are that other leadership positions are will be filled by our newer scouts later down the road (plan is after summer camp). Also will be losing our current SPL and one of PL (brothers) due to moving out of the area. So more than likely one of our troop guides might be elected to the SPL slot, thus leaving each patrol with a troop guide. Pls did come up

Dan wrote: "Could you not have used the older scouts as troop guides for the new patrols instead of making them the Patrol Leaders? A troop guide IMHO would allow more leader ship for the older scouts and give the new scouts experience in leading and being lead." Our troop has three troop guides, 2 FC, and 1 Life Scout. New Scout Program is not law. It's a set of guidelines. Just because we are not going by a few of the guideline doesn't mean the program is going to fail. We are tailoring it the needs of all the boys. Sorry to disappoint you folks that don't agree (any th

Bob, Love your imputs! I consider you the Sage of Scouting here on our wonderful forum. Here's a little history on why the boys wanted to go this route. Back at the beginning of the our troop only had 8 registered boys. We would have 3-5 boys show up at meetings due to school, sports, etc. So the troop was pretty much a one patrol troop. Our feeder pack has 12 webelos crossing over, with three small troops for them to from on base. The base sister troops camp together at camporees/summer camp and we've had the webelos along at two events. Well we got the word back

Our troop's adults are known as the Geezers. Other adult "patrols" around these parts are the Old Goat Patrol, and Shark.

The PL's were selected by the PLC. Since our troop only had one patrol before the change, the boys though it was a good idea. We will be having new elections before summer camp. Don't worry, our troop is boy led.

I'm game for a trade. I'm in Okaw Valley Council Illinois and have one or two CSPs to trade. Send me a pm and we'll work out the details.