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He was selling out a troop (not council) building "Scout Hut" across the street from an elementary school therefore faces a first degree felony charge. What alarmed me was the duration of this activity - two years. A troop had an adult leader distributing meth from their troop building/scout hut (btw named for a former scoutmaster) for two years (at least two charter renewals) ...and no one in the troop knew? Our local public schools have random drug sweeps and surveillance cameras, maybe CO's should too? But If you would rather talk about the unrelated topic of concealed carry, t

9/11 changed that. https://leb.fbi.gov/2011/january/off-duty-officers-and-firearms Federal law, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act 2004 (amended twice ) has changed off-duty carry policies. In the past year, states are now allowing off-duty officers to carry on school ("gun free zones") grounds (I don't think they have much choice legally or from a PR perspective). The BSA will probably update their GSS or be ignored by off-duty officers. But what does this have to do with a scouter making and selling meth?

Hmm, this be something Cochise to see.

Yes 1957. We didn't find out they were Vulcans until years later.

52-year-old Boy Scout leader William Cedergren arrested for selling meth out of Texas Trail Council scout office(?) in Clyde,TX. http://www.ktxs.com/news/boy-scout-leader-in-clyde-arrested-for-distributing-drugs/37342420 Cedergren was arrested and charged with first-degree felony manufacturing and delivery of methamphetamine. The scout office is located at 300 Forrest Road in Clyde (within a 1000ft of an elementary school!) Cedergren was arrested by the Callahan County Sheriff’s Department, who said they had him under surveillance for quite some time. The arrest took place after

Not a scout activity, not a problem, life returns to normal - birthday parties, sleepovers, school projects, video gaming,...

The Cub that gave me the most trouble is now a policeman in my town. At den meetings, we passed a stick around and only the holder could speak. He hated that. Somehow I see him holding the stick and doing all the talking if and when I get pulled over.

I'm not sure I understand your question. They are not advancement pushers or helicopter parents. They are experienced and skillful in their respective professions and hobbies. Would they mind if their son worked on Woodworking/Gardening/whatever from someone else? No, but there is no doubt these parents would do a better job as they had in Cub Scouts and so this topic.

Plenty of bonding just not in scouting.

I would not "encourage" parents rather just inform them and their scouts. Leave it to the scout, if he is interested, to ask his parent to mentor a badge. Dad could we do Woodworking MB together? At the least, I think it will provide an easy, i.e. in their comfort zone, personal and tangible Me and My Dad/Mom memory from Boy Scouts. Maybe more will come from it. My $0.01

Torchwood: From http://www.scouting.org/BSAYouthProtection/Media_Center/KnowtheFacts.aspx Parents and youth are required to review Youth Protection materials as an advancement requirement. Every Cub Scout and Boy Scout handbook includes a separate pamphlet that helps parents speak to their children about youth protection issues. Parents and youth are required to review these materials together before the child can advance in Scouting. All aspects of the Scouting program are open to observation by parents and leaders. The BSA does not allow any secret organizations as part of its prog

Hedgehog: Our district EBOR committee nearly asks every scout, "Tell me about your MBC's. Who were they? Who was your favorite?... Their concerns with a scout who had his parent as MBC for more than 2 (their threshold number) Eagle MBC's: 1. the scout's troop might be an eagle mill for one or more scouts. 2. Lack of adult association in troop Sometimes a District person visits the troop or calls the SM as a follow-up. Is there any BSA rule broken? No. Does our district/council frown on this? Yes. Krampus: Well it is what it is here. In the scen

All: Remember their viewpoint and expectations coming from Cub Scouts. They are seeing the same basic methods suddenly become more complicated. Add to that by this time, these parents have been exposed to other youth organizations - sports, church, schools (our competition) that are less complicated. Thanks for your feedback. hedgehog: Your son had you as his MBC for THREE Eagle required merit badges? That what be questioned at our district EBOR. perdidochos: Ok, you consider them selfish and unreasonable. Parents already read the YP in scout handbook with son and often see the YP cour

1, Agree as in I taught my son to swim, I taught him carpentry...My son and I worked on (earned) a arrow point/merit badge together. 2. No just a request/idea they had, More a point of pride in parenting. As stated above they were expecting a more adult-run (organized) and fewer (as in one) fundraiser that they had in Cubs, not being able to sign-off on anything, particularly in their area of expertise, was something they missed from Cub Scouts. Why can't I work (counsel) one badge with my own son. I've been a (whatever) for years . What is the problem? It was an idea I had not heard

Paperwork which for some reason has to be redone from Cub Scout to Boy Scouts 1. Adult BSA application + $ 2. MBC application 3. An agreement contract 4. copy of drivers license 5. Criminal Offender Record Information (Mass) form. From personal experience, this can take a long time to process. Online 1. Youth Protection training Classroom 1. Essentials of Merit Badge Counseling . This gets pushed by Council every so often but then they realize no instructor and not much interest. I think that is all of it for our council. YMMV, particularly in PA.

Yes. These parents were heavily involved in Cubs, some as DL and assistants. All were burned-out from 4+ years of Cubbing and just wanted to work on one Boy Scout badge with their son. One of the things they enjoyed the most from Cub Scouts was working with their sons on advancement. They were willing to work with more scouts, but not willing to go through all the BSA steps to be MBC. Parents teaching their sons a set of skills. Anyway they left. They had also expected a more adult-run scout program with fewer fundraising as their Cub program was. They are good families and I expect th

We had a some families leave our troop at re-charter time last month. They had expected and wanted Boy Scouts to be similar to Cub Scouts but there was one particular complaint that has me thinking. Each of these parents missed signing off on THEIR son's advancement, in particular a merit badge which related to their work or hobby. They went from 100% signoff ability to 0%! They were NOT interested in the Boy Scout hassle of becoming a MBC. They just wanted that part of Cub Scouting that was lost - I want to work on a badge with MY son and just MY son...and don't lay a guilt trip on me.

Our troop gifts just the Eagle Award Kit, the economy version. The scout's name is added to our Eagle Roster on our troop website.

Sad news "Robert Dick Douglas Jr., who joined the Boy Scouts on his 12th birthday in 1924 and by 17 had shot a lion on safari in Africa, hunted whales and grizzly bears in Alaska and written two books on his adventures, died on Wednesday in Greensboro, N.C. He was 103 and one of the nation’s oldest Eagle Scouts." http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/26/us/robert-d-douglas-jr-eagle-scout-elder-dies-at-103.html?_r=0

Merry Christmas (there should be a Boys Life cover image above, at least there is in editor.)

Can watch here http://www.nbc.com/running-wild-with-bear-grylls/episodes Available until Jan 12

LED lanterns and headlamps. You do not need to light up your campsite like Fenway Park, just your work area. Safer can carry in backpack and use in a tent. No asbestos mantles, no glass globes to break, no temp issues, no petrol, no fire/fume concerns, no propane tank issues. We intend to switch to rechargeable batteries when the original batteries die. This is their third winter and they are still bright, Streamlight Siege lanterns (come in different sizes). Multiple light modes including RED led (good night light). Brightest setting is 340 lumens is plenty. Each patrol has one 3D ba

I thought it was an entertaining interview. Disappointed that there was no mention of scouting. Smores was a nice touch. I was surprised that the Secret Service allowed Bear to have that knife. Does the President carry anything - no smartphone, no canteen, no matches, ...wallet?

http://lagniappemobile.com/facing-budget-deficits-boy-scouts-prepare-land-sale/ The organization is selling two parcels Scouts executive Michael Hartigan said are located on the outskirts of the improved campgrounds, so the sale will not affect traditional scouting activities. Hartigan said families near the camp’s boundaries approached the council about purchasing the land for a yet-to-be-disclosed amount. “It is important to note we are not selling our Boy Scout camp,†Hartigan noted. “There are acres that we own which have not been used by the Scouts for decades and we hav