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Another difference, our celebrity spokespersons. BSA - Mike Rowe Boys & Girls Club - Denzel Washington I like Mike but Mr. Washington has major league star power. .

Thanks for the update. Just when I thought I understood the concept, I read about Reading.PA town government no longer asking about criminal convictions on employment applications. http://readingeagle.com/news/article...iminal-history Maybe some early April Fool's joke? No, according to the article Banning the box that asks about an applicant's criminal history is part of a national fair-chance hiring initiative to delay disclosure until later in the process, so applicants can be judged on their skills and abilities, not the stigma of past incarceration. Thirteen state

Happy St. Patrick's Day. http://www.scouts.ie/more/about_scouting_ireland/history_of_scouting_ireland-177.html

My understanding post 2002, if a public school no longer gives "open forum" access (excuse could be janitor and insurance costs) to outside groups then a public school can reject a BSA-affiliated group from using their school as there is no discrimination, all groups are excluded. If a public school allows "open forum" access, it may charge the same fee to all outside groups but is in no way required to be a BSA CO. And now the kicker, the public school maintains control over its educational program and has full control over which outsiders it invites, if any, to fulfill that program

Glad the scouts got some gear back, but I saw no mention of arrests as a result of the initial search warrant. Like Troop 2000, it is also common around here that a troop's home (where they store their gear) is outside in a trailer. Not desirable, but CO's often can offer no storage and neither register or insure; details left to Scoutmaster or Troop Committee. Easy to steal and in summer bakes like an oven. No mention of insurance coverage of stolen gear either.

My den meetings were at my house after school 4-4:45pm, weekly. Our school district denied my request to hold scout meetings after school at the school which are where the boys are. My esteemed colleague in 4-H had no problem getting permission. She often met more than one day a week at school. Her attendance bloomed, I was lucky to draw 6 Cubs.

We are hardly in their league in terms of their greater numbers, access, and outreach. IMO 4-H and the Y are their competitors. As you saw they are inclusive and as such they usually have easy access to public schools for their after school programs. After-school programs in the school is a BIG win for kids, parents, and Boy & Girls membership. They also have their own numerous community facilities like Y's but usually smaller. I have heard their program costs for kids are usually less than the Y, but the Y services the whole family better. I don't know if they own any camps though th

Byer cots are the best. I use them for guests of all sizes. https://www.byerofmaine.com/products...furniture.html You can buy direct or through retailers such as Cabelas and Vermont Army Navy who occasionally have them on sale. https://shop.vtarmynavy.com/byer--folding-cots-c41.aspx Hope this helps. P.S. Ugh, sadly most if not all of their cots are now made offshore. Mine were Maine made. Recent reviews on Amazon are mostly positive.

In my previous post I attached the different avatar images, for some reason they are now gone?

Reversed by the students themselves! http://news.uci.edu/briefs/campus-statement-on-flying-the-american-flag/ http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2015/03/08/uc-irvine-reverses-american-flag-ban/

[video=youtube;bL5804AmxS4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL5804AmxS4&list=UUs7Mb9yjx4qyA06Ve_MdCIg# t=28 Yes, it is good to be concerned about ammo availability whether due to consumer hoarding, government restriction (either ammo or bullet material), or plant consolidation. The British restricted and seized gunpowder, so our colonists bought from the French. Similarly for this Russian designed rifle (irony), its 7.62x39 ammo is commonly available worldwide and many reload. I walked from buying an excellent Czech mauser which still had the lion crest because 8mm ammo was scarc

I'm tempted as I do not own any AK's. Prices have not come down much, but Arsenal has a good rep and it's for a good cause right? Even get a Scout "absolution" letter to give Mrs. Schiff.

"Arsenal Inc. proudly introduces the limited edition "Las Vegas" SAM7R Modern Sporting Rifle. Each rifle features a solid-silver, high-relief medallion embedded in the stock. This limited edition rifle celebrates Arsenal’s Las Vegas heritage and its support for the Las Vegas Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Boy Scouts of America has introduced more youth to the sport of shooting than almost any organization. For over 100 years, the Boy Scouts have actively trained young shooters to respect and safely handle firearms. Arsenal recognizes that young people are the key to the

Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson will speak about scout character-building at a scout fundraiser today. He was a boy scout. http://www.kshb.com/entertainment/kc...athers-program

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Perhaps these scouts have not eaten a good pumpkin pie? Maybe a pie election contest - Squash vs Pumpkin. Good civics analogy as there is often just as much difference between Republicans and Democrats.

Thanks. IMO this is a humorous story about Cub Scouts learning about their government and their citizen responsibilities. Everyone usually has an opinion. I like their letters, but do Cub Scouts only go as far as expressing any opinion? CP makes a good point about obtaining and discussing the facts so citizens and representatives can have informed and fair opinions. I wonder if the Cubs were aware (I wasn't) that Illinois is the #1 grower of pumpkins? Maybe a follow-up "fact-finding junket" to Libby's canning plant (I bet that is huge), a bakery (a pie slice a la mode!), or a farm (later

Nope, Cub Scouts

Well I suppose Feigenholtz could have used the recreational marijuana decriminalization bill as an example or did the Brownies already munch that.

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150303/lakeview/these-boy-scouts-really-hate-pumpkin-pie During a visit with students on Monday, Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) spoke with the youngsters about the legislative process. To demonstrate how a bill becomes law, she showed them House Bill 208, which seeks to designate pumpkin pie as the official state pie of Illinois. But when Feigenholtz explained the bill to the third and fourth grade students, she got more responses than she bargained for. ... In letters to the bill's chief sponsor, State Rep. Keith Sommer (R-Morton), the Boy Scouts offered al

Scout Chief skips meeting on Camp Russell http://www.uticaod.com/article/20150228/News/150229367 Steve McEwan, Boy Scouts of America Revolutionary Trails Council executive, decided not to show up to a Wednesday night Save Camp Russell subcommittee meeting after he learned late Tuesday it was not a troop meeting. I had printed some handout materials for the meeting, McEwan said, explaining he initially thought he was meeting with Ilion Boy Scout Troop 9. At the last (Save Camp Russell) meeting, 80 people were there. My little 8½-by-11 handout would not have done very

Seek legal advice from a reputable personal injury attorney. Depending on the facts and which court and which state, you may possibly obtain a restraining order. Different states have different names, e.g., a civil harassment order (civil court) or a criminal protection order (criminal). Agree with Stosh, seek expert counseling from experts. My $0.01

There are lies, damn lies, and perhaps mind-boggling/intolerable/get-fired lies depending on the experience of the liar and the perspective of whoever is judging. As you likely know, our secretary of Veteran Affairs Robert McDonald falsely claimed to a homeless veteran that he served in Special Forces. When exposed, the West Point graduate and former US Army Ranger admitted to his mistake and promised to “do better†and further said, “My biggest motivation was to connect with the veteran,†Mr. McDonald told reporters Tuesday, referring to the homeless man. He sa

Found this San Bernardino, California http://cms.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/MediaCenter/SheriffPressReleases/PressReleasesfor2015/February/BigBearBurglaryBoyScoutCamp022315.aspx On February 23, 2015, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Deputies Montbriand and McCracken from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station responded to a burglary in progress at the Holcomb Valley Boy Scouts of America Campground. The deputies arrived at the location and contacted a male subject, later identified as Geoffry Brister. Brister did not have permission to be at the campgrounds and was found near several buildings t