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I'm a little confused as to what the CD has to do with this. If the scholarship money comes back to the troop, it stays with the troop. In our troop we'd probably add that to the SM's discretionary fund, which is usually used for scouts who can't afford a troop activity. Chances are if the boy needed $$s to go to camp, he'll need fees waived for troop events as well. We want the SM to be able to do that as discretely as possible, and with the discretionary fund it's just a matter of discussion between him the CC and the Treasurer.

Are you certain they weren't Cubmasters or aren't Advisors? BSA is rife with "Multiple Hat" syndrome. If that's not the case, it only takes one DE not reviewing the wording of the requirements to have a bunch of awards in circulation.

Contrition is a learned behavior. A snarky reply wouldn't help him, but if it would make you feel better, you could tell him, "Well, you are a marked man. Can't say we didn't warn you."

Well, you may only have 4 dens. Call those three DL's and ask them what's happening with them.

Does anybody or their youth make their own mess kits? My high school buddies would occupy their time in metal shop spinning bowls. An entire custom kit would not have been far fetched.

Regardless, the strategy is the same: Unaware? Inform the boy that his actions are damaging the morale of the people he cares about, and his behavior must change to reflect care and compassion. Otherwise, he won't be welcome here. Uncaring? Inform the boy that the pathway to becoming a responsible, participating citizen starts with attending to the well-being of his peers, and his behavior must change to reflect care and compassion. Otherwise, he won't be welcome here. Who actually does the informing depends on the cohesiveness and maturity of the boys in your troop, supportive p

Many of my female venturers (including my daughter) were younger-sibling-tag-alongs during those cub years! That may be a little disconcerting if you think a decade forward and consider your daughter troddling off to adventure with these fellas once they begin to resemble the occasional 14-20 year-old boys in your neighborhood. But, on the whole the consequences are more positive than parents' worst worries. Any cub-master would be encouraged about a parent/couple being willing to step up as den leaders! But, you want to be in a position of cultivating leaders among the other parents. Ke

Perd's mentions "unkind, uncourteous, unfriendly" pretty sure that counts as an indirect reference to the law, I think! It's actually a subtle thing that Joe Bob is asking. He thinks the boy should be less haughty and judgmental. Teen-age type A personalities don't always see the connection between pejorative speech and discourtesy. They think they are clever ant witty along the lines of their favorite sit-com, belligerent internet blogger, or obnoxious relative. They could be looking themselves in the mirror and rattle those 12 points and not have a clue on how they are falling short.

You won't offend anybody by turning it sown this year. One thing you might ask is if you could be called out on a different week of summer camp. You could let the lodge or chapter advisor know your concerns.

Supposing none of the boys had a position of responsibility. It is really tempting for adults to make a rule about something like this. Whatever you do, don't! It's up to the adult leading the outing to guide the boys in sorting out who will do what. And how that's done may vary. Sometimes it's a matter of going up to the natural leader and providing short list of things to do in the next hour. Sometimes you have no clue who that is, and it's a matter of not talking to any boy in particular and saying, "I've got three tents in the trunk that could use setting up ..." or "We got assigned e

One of the redeeming features of this new site was the ability to add reply-specific comments. Seems that was removed. Why?

Yep. Replace LNT with OEA for the OAA and take the BS out of the BSA. Hurray!

Another idea: ask the park manager where your scouts play ball if there's something they can do by way of conservation there.

Certainly check with your CO. Litter pick-up is often needed in the spring. Your town council or county fish/game commissioner might have a suggestion or two. It's been a heavy winter, so sprucing up around picnic shelters is on everyone's agenda. Some areas just need kids to walk the trails and move sticks/brush to the side. If there's a big trunk in the way, they can mark it's location and report it. 'Round here, Japanese knotweed removal is an ongoing project, and it's fun because they are big plants that pull out easily.

So, not only do you evade tax reporting, you create a new currency. Guess what the Dept of Treasury thinks of earnings in bitcoin?

It would amuse me to no end if the Tenderfoot advances, and at his ECoH gives this kid a mentor pin. That is the "quick to judge" age. I've heard similar things from same-aged mouths. It sounds like you think this Eagle doesn't care if his buddy doesn't advance. If so, a negative, but unelaborate, unemotional evaluation is in order. Then explain that his palm SMC is pushed back a month in hopes that you'll have seen more affirmative leadership behavior between now and then. If your not entirely sure about that, ask point-blank "Do you care if your buddy doesn't advance?" If no, then

I've seen this before. He'll eventually grow on the boys.

Nice to hear from the exception that proves the rule.

Perd's suggestion might sound like bad form, but it's not. He could ask a few of the boys, especially those who are respected arrowmen, "Do you think I've improved enough over last year to be voted in?" If he's not getting resounding "yes"s, then he can decide to withdraw his name from the ballot.

They won't be "out." All you'll need to do is submit an online "tour around the bases" permit - one for each "at bat." Just have you hand-held connective device in the dugout and gather a thumb print as each boy goes "on deck." Your service center will gladly process the request.

We have several boys in the troop from different school districts. They got voted in when the time was right. (Some took several elections.) If he's camping with these boys a lot, they will learn his character well enough. Then it becomes a matter of if their character being noble enough and him being guileless. I really do prefer elections to be held during camp. Because, biases from school-chums can quickly drift to the background.

I try to boil B=F down more simply to my scouts: "Learn everything you've been taught. Prove it."

Except for the throwing arms. It's like the tamer felines and canines selected ours to fend off their wild-type cousins.

Depends on the troop and the boy. Camp rules may treat JASMs as youth. They would not use adult restrooms

One more thing you could do, is find out if there are a couple of recent Life or Eagle scouts who just came from a high adventure and would like to visit a pack or two in their neighborhood and tell them about their scouting experience.