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In our pack, and I think our district too (maybe even larger, i'm not sure) weigh ins are the night before, so their last additions to their car has to be made before 8:00pm the night before the derby. After the weigh in, the CM takes the cars home and the boys don't see them again until they're just about to race them. If you make sure everyone is equal the night before, any advantages (unintentional or otherwise) should be caught the night before. If this is done parent-help, non-parent help should'nt really be an issue. Just putting in my 2 cents worth

AoL when joining in 5th grade is doable, it requires only 6 months of tenure...granted, it's a lot of work. But it is most definitely possible, I know instances of it happening too.

I agree with NWScouter, if the boy starts in September, unless i'm reading the guidelines wrong (which is possible) he has until he completes the 5th grade, meaning he does'nt even have to stop when the 2nd years graduate. Indeed, it will require him almost being in 2 dens at once, but if the boy and the parents are motivated, the Arrow of Light is possible in this case. If not, he gets a years worth of learning and fun in Cub Scouts and he's more ready for the transition than he would be.

One thing I might add from experience (not personal, but close), don't let the fact that you might get asked to step up keep you from doing something about this guy. If everything you've said is true, this guy needs to go, sooner better than later.

Just be careful with the scouts and the knockwurst, kielbasa (can't spell it, but love it!!) and bratwurst. Had one or two "explode" during cooking and spray, not a huge deal, but, just be careful. I agree, hot dogs should'nt be banned

Steve K. has been added to my prayer list as well. Keep us posted!

Back in 2003, I was working on Camp Staff and typically weighed in at around 270-280. I was pretty active, a lot of walking and excersise at Summer Camp, sweating it out on the Archery range, but just eating all the wrong stuff to lose. Fortunately I was getting enough exercise to not gain anymore weight. Three days ago, I was 239, and I am continuing to lose. This is not exactly a dramatic weight loss, but is a significant departure from where I was. My Secret? Stay away from bread, pasta and non-diet soda. Sweets have never been a huge problem, honestly. I'm determined to roll ba

That is a good policy. Of course now i'm working with Webelos, and the leaders and parents have a greater role in meal preparation than in Boy Scouts. But i'm going to allow myself to look back on the past At least in my opinion, all Scouts (if possible) should have at least helped in the preparation of at least one meal if not two by the time they reach Tenderfoot. This would depend on the activity of the troop, ableness of the scout to attend, etc. (Keep in mind, unless my memory fails me, this is NOT a BSA requirement and should not be instituted in anyone's troop as such) I

I agree with John-in-KC, but then again, I might be a little biased considering that HOAC is my home council *g* Add Camp Davy Crockett - Whitesburg, Tennessee http://www.scbsa.org Worked there for two years, all good times, definitely recommend it. And not just because I worked there either

I have not gotten down to see Quivira Scout Ranch personally but being from Kansas I do know that it is located in some of the most beautiful countries in Kansas. Here is the council's website, the QSR stuff is pretty easy to find. http://www.quivira.org/ I have not been there myself. If you end up going, if you think about it, drop us a line and tell us what you thought. Hope you get this in time!

Welcome, saprswife (Malinda) It's good to have you here

SR540 Beaver....depends on who you talk to . I took Venturing Fast Start and Venturing "BLT" (when they called it that) and I learned a lot about the program from that. This was after being a Venturer for 2 years, it gave me a whole new look on the program. If the exit age was 22, then I would have had my Gold and Silver awards, but I ran out of time at 21.

*seconds WAKWIB* When I came to Kansas City last Fall, I had never heard of a troop of more than 20-30 boys. I know of two around here that are 100+. Talk about a size change....whoa.

The wait makes the Ordeal better Be Proud. Your son has the opportunity to be part of something very special.

Many Hats I'm an Assistant Scoutmaster, Equipment Coordinator (Committee) and a Merit Badge Instructor.

The new Fieldbooks are nice. I bought one for myself and donated one to my troop.

Unless I am mistaken, the "Nominated Adult" just like any youth nominated by the boys does'nt know that they have been notinated, they should therefore not be disappointed if they are "disapproved". You can serve your OA Lodge as long as you are a registered member of the BSA, of course, no lodge would encourage an adult or youth to be more active in OA than they are in their troop. As a member, I just help out where i'm needed. Help with ordeals, drive, etc. The adult's primary role in the OA is to serve their troop and serve the OA through the troop.

If she can live up to the challenge, then I would have no problem with it at all.

May 31, 1979 Louisville, Kentucky. Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States.

The camp I work at (Camp Davy Crockett) has a registered Venturing Crew to enable female members of the staff to be registered with the Boy Scouts of America. It is not a Venture Crew that meets year round, so those who don't work with Boy Scouts and have a tan uniform can wear Venturing green for their field uniform and be registered.

Very strange, Eamonn...very strange indeed. =-)

done. Good move, AK!

I could watch the Captain Kangaroo show for hours. It came on 30 minutes after I got back from school and it was a cold day in july when I missed it

Interacting with an out-of-council troop is a great experience for both the troop that goes to the camp and the staff that runs it. It gives both the camp, and the local troops there a chance to learn about scouting in other parts of the nation. Last summer, working at Camp Davy Crockett (Sequoyah Council, Tennessee) we had troops from Florida, Texas, Kentucky and many other places. Every troop, if they can afford it, should go to an out of council camp once in a while. It is an experience that not only the troop will enjoy.... it's amazing what you can learn from 12 kids from Texas I'

He will be in my prayers. Blessings for a quick recovery.