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Scouting magazine says there were 21,175 Eagles in 1960 and 29,103 in 1970. BSA membership ranged from 5.2 million to 6.3 million in that decade. So today, very roughly more than twice the Eagles with a third of overall membership (fuzzy numbers). Below is a graph from Scouting magazine. IMHO, we should have around 1-2% reach Eagle which was the range during the post WW1-WW2-Space Race era. I think we had a better program and Eagles then. Remember when Eagles could enter the armed forces as E-3 instead of E-2? Replace tedious with challenge, bring back adventure, outdoors and physical. All Eagles must meet the same high requirements no alternate requirements. Yep that means my sons don't earn Eagle but as Stosh says they can still be great scouts. Fire all Eagle advisors (oh, we are boy-run except when it comes to earning his Eagle). Allow an Eagle Trek in place of Eagle project where a candidate plans and leads a patrol solo, no adult (I can think of at least 4 HA to do this) My $0.01 rant

Thanks for the fix Krampus. Sorry about that. -RS

https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-news-wire/PRNews_20160316CG48850/boy-scouts-of-america-announces-fourth-largest-eagle-scout-class-in-history.html <--- has breakout state totals, Utah #1, Vermont #50 The BSA recently released a list of the young men who earned their Eagle rank in each of the 50 states. In total, 54,366 young men became Eagle Scouts in 2015, which amounts to 6.57 percent of eligible Scouts (defined as registered Boy Scouts or male Venturers under age 18). Though not a new record, it is the 4th largest yearly total.

Talk to your son's Scoutmaster whenever you have concerns. Next speak to the activity coordinator for any event that you question and the adults who were "working" that event. The next troop committee meeting may be best venue for those discussions. Anyway that is where I would start. Photos do not necessarily tell the whole story, but sometimes they do. A Cub Scout hike through a California nudist beach awhile back comes to mind.

That is an interesting treasure. Going by the stated second class requirements, my guess is the leaflet was printed between 1911 and 1915 when the Myer (not Meyer as spelled) code was a Second Class requirement. The Myer code requirement was dropped/restated in the 1915 revision of Second Class requirements in favor of the International Morse Code. http://www.troop97.net/pdfbin/bsa_ranks.pdf "Boy run" troops also meant "boy started" back then! Scoutmasters "commissioned" by Headquarters. I like it. Simple but challenging.

Been involved in 3 troops, and those troop BOR's may have, at most, just elevated priorities in the program, say a high adventure trek. I guess that is a good thing, in that any problems were already known and being worked. Can't recall any surprises from scouts. YMMV

What happens if a unit was in debt and shuts down, is the CO responsible to pay creditors?

For the three-legged naked run and swim, pick a buddy the same height.

Saves on encryption. What is of value to keep? Is it mostly telemetry data or is it von Braun yelling at Alan Shepard?

Seems to work for Boy's Life. I wonder how much longer before the Handbook will only be available electronically. Imagine pop-up ads while trying to read First Aid for snake bite.

He should say "Mom don't worry, I'll handle it."

<--- Hmm a "Lem Siddons situation" A new RV with a full tank of gas and out-of-state plates might do it. Just saying.

mine is 6th ed, 1st printing Nov, 1959 p447 full page Carlisle Bike Tires, Carlisle,PA inside front cover Goodyear bicycle tires inside back cover U.S. Royal bicycle tires Later printings of same edition had changes in ads.

Yes I used that same edition. Somewhat of an apples to oranges comparison, as the 6th edition price was lowered due to all the third-party ads (OMG rifles, jock straps, sardines, gum, bike tires, Coke, cameras, baseball bats and gloves, ammo, sneakers, fishing reels, outboards, archery, axes,...). Today's edition has only one ad - scoutstuff.org. I used the same handbook for 7 years.

My scouts have liked Ant-Man, Avengers,.. Interstellar Little Boy - WW2 but homefront The Giver - many had read the book October Sky - I think this was PG while the above were PG-13 so have to check with parents.

And let us sing praises of Smartwool-like socks.

Ok, why did the BSA institute the change of "on demand" BOR's and "instant recognition"? It was NEVER that way when I was a scout. We waited until the next scheduled BOR (I hear the crying today "But that's 4 weeks. WAAAN, WAAAN", Well sometimes it was longer as my troop held no BORs in the summer). Life is that way. Try getting a driving test from the DMV on-demand, We waited until the next COR to received our badge and card but in the meantime we went about our scoutwork. No hissy fits, no dropping everything to give praise only to attempt do it again in front of the whole troop and wonder heh why isn't the scout and his family here. Oh, we already recognized him, no wonder. Patience. Politely wait your turn, while continuing your work. No Gimme. No entitlement. Express thanks for the time taken by adults, including the mean-looking State Trooper administering your driver test. Good decisions have good reasons. Oh meetings are on Thurs because that is when the room was available. Some might say that's a tradition, I say it was when the room was available. My $0.02

Consider it "preparation for life" where, outside of sports, accomplishments are often not quickly recognized, if at all. Patience, keep doing good scout work whether your efforts are recognized or not. The (old) Scout Way.

"on-demand", "instant recognition" ...God forbid we teach patience as we once did. Not how things transpire in the real world, well except maybe getting pulled over instantly for speeding. Safety and disciplinary issues are handled in that manner in our unit. Our BOR's tend to be monthly and not flexible as the committee members have other commitments.

Questioning our values? The BSA should not recharter any units in Archbishop Robert Carlson's diocese due to youth protection concerns. http://www.nbcnews.com/news/religion/st-louis-archbishop-didnt-know-sex-children-was-crime-n127291 http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/st-louis-archbishop-carlson-claims-to-be-uncertain-if-he/article_4215ecea-3409-53b3-813b-545c81a1b793.html

You are correct. Those scouts who were FC and started working on Star in 2015 can complete Star under the 2015 requirements. http://usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/bsrank5.asp But this reminds me of the email from council/BSA that all adult leaders must complete Reading Comprehension in 2016.

http://wjactv.com/news/local/men-on-a-mission-to-save-blair-county-scout-camp TYRONE TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- Tucked in the rolling hills of Tyrone Township in Northern Blair County is Boy Scout Camp Anderson. "I've been invested in this camp for my entire life -- for over 14 years. From Tiger Cub to now being a grown adult -- and I have so many memories of my childhood here and my adulthood camp," said Nathan Pearlman, a Camp Anderson volunteer. Camp Anderson serves close to 2,500 Scouts a year, but now the camp may be forced to close. "It's sad to think about knowing I've spent so much time out here," said Shawn Givler, a scoutmaster for Troop 103. A report by the Boy Scouts of America, Laurel Highlands Council is recommending that Camp Anderson close. The report said the nonprofit is concerned over a $7,000 loss over the last five years, and there is a road and a portion of a fishing stream that can't be blocked off. The nonprofit is worried it could give unwanted visitors access to the camp. But local volunteers aren't going down without a fight. "I learned to chop wood here, I tied my first knot here, I did my first leather work here, just so many memories I have here," Pearlman said. "So that is why I am starting a petition and running this campaign." Pearlman is asking others who feel passionate about keeping Camp Anderson open to sign his petition on Change.org. So far, he has 1,500 signatures. "It really is a local and family affair here, with many generations coming to this camp and generations hoping their future can be invested into this camp as well," Pearlman said. "That's what it is all about -- making sure the camp is here for the kids now and the kids for the future," said Givler. Petition: 1627 supporters so far, need 2500 https://www.change.org/p/laurel-highlands-council-keep-camp-anderson

Perhaps part of the Eagle Scout project workbook should include detachable, dated, approved (signatures and phone numbers) Work Permits to be posted only by scout. Similar to a town building permit which may be necessary too. I have seen situations where a scout lost control of his Eagle project due to some over-helpful adults. Not good. Anyway sounds like a learning opportunity. Soon wiser, good luck in his second try.

What recognition would you want?

A First Aid kit.