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Thats an awsome video. :-)

While continuing to read through daily.(with some of these posts.) It tends to bother me that a group of example setters for our youth can get so upset over such a thing as a difference in religious belief. This to me, seems to go against all Scout code of conduct and the very things we strive to teach our youth. A few statements being made have been outright demeaning, belittling, discriminatory, name calling attacks. This is not a healthy way of conducting oneself in an intellectual discussion. I think by now OGE has his answer for, Deacon Lance has posted a link to the most recen

Ok, Lets take a deep breath and take off the sign around our neck that says "I'm so upset I am talking crazy talk". THE BAD NEWS is that unfortunately, I have to agree (and you will too once calm) with all the other posts that imply, that it is in NO way a leaders fault. I also think that this should be a good lesson for your son. As well as an experience in his personal growth. This will be determined on what kind of a parent you choose to be and how you handle it. THE GOOD NEWS is you dont necessarily have to get a new set of poles directly from Kelty which could be a headache

OK, so lets go cruise the autobahn after the pope-mobile is repaired and we can all get an ice cream cone. Sound good to anyone? You can have extra sprinkles. Some latin is going to be brought back into a more frequent or common usage in the church instead of, used just on special occasions or by the choir. So what? Those attending mass who are adults and proficient in their faith understand its meaning. Those who are not adults are still learning their faith and will appreciate it for what it is when they do mature. Latin is a dead language but, many educated people still understand

Lets not misconstrue the point here. No one is saying the app. should be graded or perfect. its not supposed to be. The point is. The scout should be made aware and encouraged to put forth his best effort. Thats all.

I believe the reference Mr. Boyce is making, is to the fact that many of the languages spoken throughout the world today are derived from the ancient languages. IE: latin. This includes the one you are speaking now. For example: the word agriculture comes from the root word agricula which is latin for farmer. The word undulate comes from the root word unda which is latin for wave and so on. Another good example is the root word amo. amore in italian, amour in french, amo in spanish and in english we can arrive at love. This in english is very different but, from the root word amo meaning

@ Evmori. --- Yes , Seriously. As I stated. It was the first thing that popped into my mind. An eagle should always be able to take pride in his accomplishment. Today and tomorrow. As an adult if you go back and look over your original paperwork, you will find it to appear written in a childish manner. However, if you look at it as an adult and see that it is written with huge errors and misspellings,. you may wonder how they let you through or even consider if you were pushed through the system. Much like many are pushed through the school systems and finish unable to read very well.

The first thing that comes to my mind is. What is he or his wife going to think about such errors when he pulls it out of a file in 20 or more years and they read it over? Will he be as proud to be an eagle with these errors on his original paperwork? Do you think he will wonder why he was allowed through with errors like this? Will his wife still be as impressed with his boyhood accomplishment? These are just a few thoughts. Obviously these are not simple errors or you would not be asking this question. See you on the trail, ----RANBOW----

And dont forget to tell them about coring out the apples and adding m&m's to them. that the only way to really do a baked apple on a campout. :-)

Dont you just love scouting and the scouter forums? where else could you find a group of people that can use words like... vulgate, vernacular, rubrical, and laity. Let alone spout a little latin if required. Its actually refreshing to have a discussion with someone and not be driven insane by those who say things like supos-uh-blee instead of supposedly. See you on the trail, ----RANBOW----

Beavah. You made me spit out my tea with the "Expelliaramus!" quote. Shame on you. Just so you are not confused, It is more about the changing of some of the vernacular and sticking to tradition than it is about the adding of latin. A good bit of the latin is already in use from time to time. it will just be used a little more on a regular basis. It isnt about the latin per say either its more of the meaning of the latin and its tradition. As a foot note. If you were a catholic child would the latin not cause you to be inquisitive as to its meaning. Thus drawing you to learn more about your fa

Well Moosetracker. I guess your experienced trainers want to see some originality and or resourcefulness. lol. I unfortunately have nothing more to add to what has already been stated. Contained within this post and the link provided by Boomerscout are a lot of good ideas. Some I've not heard before and will be giving a try. I have to wonder however, without taking away from the original intent or question of this thread, if anyone knows or has heard of a "foil dinner" recipe for pancakes or combination of them and a breakfast meat etc...? See you on the trail, ----RANBOW----

Although there are always going to be those who will take their own view on things. As a practicing catholic that attends several different parishes from time to time and several local ones frequently. It is my opinion that these changes should not be viewed in a negative light. I must also concur with the deacon on his previous posts. It is my understanding that these changes are meant to reflect a greater meaning for, and improve the understanding of, the purpose of the many traditions and particular prayers and responses used by the church in the mass. The end of this means is to provi

Having just re-entered scouting after getting away about 1986. I recall the mixed patrols as well. This of course was prior to this change and during the time of skill awards. The mixed patrols always seemed to work well as the older boys were able to teach the new ones the basic skills and help them advance in the early stages. This always seemed to create a chain of command structure that to me would actually seem to benefit the patrol method of scouting. It also allowed the new boys to go ahead and start to move forward on the idea of learning to follow in order to succeed in leading

Was just wondering if anyone has ever used this device/product. they make a version for scouts. Kind of pricey but interesting just the same. Have no intent on getting one but, was curious as to whether anyone has had any experience with it. http://www.wildersol.com/Index.html

At what point did the BSA start to require approved MBC's. I dont recall approval being required in my days of being a youth scout.

Thanks fellows. Like I said, I'm glad to be here. I too wish I had known about the YPT sooner. My fears have been relieved as a result. I would have become involved again a long time ago had I followed things a bit more closely but, maintained a distance instead, while working through the shock of it all. I do plan on taking all the training I can in order to get caught up on todays way of doing things. My council does have the University and Commissioners College. They take place at the same time though. It will take place this nov. and I plan to take the Bachelors Comm. Coll. cour

Hello fellow scouters, My name is Randy. Im glad to be here and hope to learn much about how scouting has changed since my last involvement almost 25 years ago now that I am returning to the scene. Please give me a few moments to tell you about myself, give you my history and explain why Im so excited as well as apprehensive at the same time. This way you will understand who you are talking with and be able to give me some input as I prepare to become re-familiar with this organization we all seem to love so much. To start with I am an Eagle Scout (3 palmer) as of 1982. As a youth I was also a