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If it ain't broke...I'd say you are delivering the Promise of Scouting. Well done.
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Our Council's New Gender Inclusive Branding
RememberSchiff replied to oldbuzzard's topic in Issues & Politics
@NJCubScouter . Yes back in the 60's, the 11 year old age requirement made the crossover a bridge to nowhere for some. Our crossovers were at the Feb, Blue and Gold. Since I would not be 11 for months, my destination troop was not there. My SM told me to stop in at the first meeting in Sept as the troop shut down for the summer baseball. -
@Cyclone welcome to scouter.com
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10 advantages in being a Unit Commissioner?
RememberSchiff replied to Antelope16-2's topic in New to the Forum?
@Antelope16-2 welcome to scouter.com. -
The Blythe family has withdrawn their lawsuit against BSA. During the meeting, the group “offered us resources that are available to help Logan earn the Eagle Scout award in a way that is possible for him,” according to a news release from the law firm. “Since Logan now has a path to the Eagle Scout rank, there is no reason to pursue legal action,” the release states. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/04/04/utah-family-of-boy-with-down-syndrome-drops-discrimination-lawsuit-against-boy-scouts/ I have been puzzled that reports stated a merit badge issue impacted Council appr
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@TMSM welcome to scouter.com
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Our Council's New Gender Inclusive Branding
RememberSchiff replied to oldbuzzard's topic in Issues & Politics
Both logos bother me. Why do you need a compass if you have the North Star? -
Our Council's New Gender Inclusive Branding
RememberSchiff replied to oldbuzzard's topic in Issues & Politics
Sorry, I should have quoted @CalicoPenn regarding the fleur-de-lis. I just wanted to clarify that the fleur-de-lis in those logos are not BSA brand property; they are public domain. -
Our Council's New Gender Inclusive Branding
RememberSchiff replied to oldbuzzard's topic in Issues & Politics
Their old logo has "Boy Scout of America" , a brand name. Their new logo on right has no BSA branding on it. A BSA fleur-de-lis requires further embellishment - an eagle, two stars,..as detailed in link below. https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/310-0231.pdf Reading North Star links which OP posted, the words “Northern Star Scouting” will become our tradename for everyday use, although we will still be Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America for legal purposes. http://www.northernstarbsa.org/refreshing-our-brand-for-scouting-today http://www.northernstarbsa.o -
Our Council's New Gender Inclusive Branding
RememberSchiff replied to oldbuzzard's topic in Issues & Politics
Hmm, no BSA branding used, no BSA licensed patch and shirt shops needed,...I see National scrambling over this. It would not be the first time North Star bumped heads with National. All scouting is local and so their branding? -
Utah Passes Free-Range Parenting Law
RememberSchiff replied to RememberSchiff's topic in Issues & Politics
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Utah Passes Free-Range Parenting Law
RememberSchiff replied to RememberSchiff's topic in Issues & Politics
If the BSA is content that patrols may no longer independently hike or camp as they once did with SM approval, then yes stand aside and allow the state to punish any parent, teacher, SM who would allow their kids into the woods, playground, bicycle, or front yard unsupervised. My $0.02 -
In Utah, by state law, it will not be a crime for parents to let their children play unsupervised in a park or walk home from school alone. Utah is the first state in the nation to pass such a law. A law to fill a void in common sense? “The fact that we need legislation for what was once considered common sense parenting a generation ago and is considered normal in every other country in the world is what surprises me,” said Danielle Meitiv, the Silver Spring, Md., mother who made national headlines three years ago after she and her husband were charged with child neglect for letting th
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Taking my daughter on camp
RememberSchiff replied to ScottishNaomi's topic in Camping & High Adventure
Our troop culture has been the SM asks the SPL whether the troop is ready to go? If the SPL was on his toes, he already told the patrols to line up and the PL's or himself performed a gear check. If not, then the SPL had a "teaching moment" check of his gear by the SM or ASM in front of the troop before proceeding with troop inspection. Parents know not to leave until the gear check is completed as some "sneakered" scouts are going home. Less latitude in cold, bad weather outings. My $0.02, -
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Maybe if I just leave out the fun, adventurous parts of the old days, I will be okay?
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A scout told me not to worry as the "statue of imitations" has expired. Now back in the day, we challenged other troops to play Buck-Buck...
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"Oh he is/ I am such a Boy Scout." When I hear this, my mental reflex is to ask , "Oh so he/you were in scouts?" Often the answer is a disappointing no, make that annoying too. So this morning, I read New York Mayor Bill de Blasio is answering questions about his campaign fundraising. His wife used the Boy Scout defense. The revelations in Central Islip federal court came hours after First Lady Chirlane McCray tried to blunt Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Harendra Singh Singh’s earlier, damning testimony by insisting that her hubby was “such a Boy Scout” that he’d never b
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Philmont Announcement - March 27
RememberSchiff replied to Eagle1993's topic in Open Discussion - Program
Meanwhile other outdoor teen adventure groups, e.g. AMC, Outward Bound fill their summer trek slots with waiting lists. Why? IMO, because those groups provide adult supervision as needed and even allow solo experiences. Back in the day, each patrol needed only one adult who could take off 2-3 weeks for a bus trip to Philmont. We had a bus with 3 patrols and 4 adult leaders (one was a backup). We have been hard pressed to get 3 adults per patrol to take a quick week off for a plane trip to Philmont and when we do ...What I have to pay to volunteer! And now family Philmont treks? -
Philmont Announcement - March 27
RememberSchiff replied to Eagle1993's topic in Open Discussion - Program
Facebook? Is that still around? -
@ScottishNaomi , welcome to scouter.com .
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Where to buy beads and leather lace
RememberSchiff replied to ae6963t's topic in Open Discussion - Program
I have used http://www.crazycrow.com/site/ and https://wanderingbull.com/ A.C. Moore and MIchael's chain stores often have beads. Google Native American leather and you find more Hope this helps. -
Awarding Eagle Scout to returning veterans
RememberSchiff replied to Rick_in_CA's topic in Issues & Politics
But perhaps not forgotten. Finding "lost" Eagles might be an interesting service project. -
Shooting Sports questions
RememberSchiff replied to BOBWHITEJOE's topic in Open Discussion - Program
@BOBWHITEJOE , welcome to scouter.com . I created your own new topic. Which age group? Which shooting activity?