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As scout leaders, we are entrusted with the care of other children. The standard of care that I give is the same that I give to my own kids. If I find scout leaders who cannot or will not share that standard, I have and will remove my scouts from their care. File a police report. But why the police can't do anything (don't assume) , what law applies (let others help with that)? File the police report. The incident is officially described and recorded in a police report for future reference. In 2002, Menton Berger, a former Arizona high school teacher, "was sentenced to 200 years in p

June 16, A Council Bluffs man was charged with possession of an incendiary device, which is an aggravated misdemeanor in this explosion that injured six Boy Scouts. "In March, the Boy Scouts were at his house working with gunpowder for special effects in an upcoming arrow ceremony when something exploded." His court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday. http://www.ketv.com/news/man-cited-i...couts/26515772

Georgia BSA Troop 412 recharters as TLUSA Troop 0412. http://www.worldmag.com/2014/06/boy_...12_breaks_camp Interesting article, gives both their troop perspective and a wider view of dissatisfaction. Here's parts "The altered membership standards were “probably the catalyst†for the change, said the troop’s charter organizational representative, Lewis Miller. But for a while the troop felt constrained when it came to expressions of faith. “What has bothered us for some time, for example, is that at summer camps we were told not to pray in the mess hall i

Side effect of this article, Vermont scouts may not be permitted to sell bottled water at July 4th celebration. I wonder if Montpelier is turning down Eagle projects too? "The Montpelier, VT Scouts’ request to be a licensed vendor (selling bottled water) in the July 3 celebration, expected to be an easy approval, was taken off the council’s consent agenda Wednesday at the request of Councilor Thierry Guerlain. Guerlain said he does not want any organization that discriminates to get the city’s endorsement  even if it means banning local Boy Scouts from sel

http://news.morningstar.com/all/mark...g-program.aspx "Nashua Valley Council and The SHINE Initiative, a nonprofit that works to promote mental illness in children and teens as a mainstream health issue, teamed up to create the trailblazing initiative. Nashua Valley Council scout leaders will be trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid, an international evidence-based program. The program will be made available to Boy Scout councils later this year and then offered to Girl Scout groups across Massachusetts, Ed Manzi, chairman & CEO of Fidelity Bank, said. There are an estimated 51,000

I cannot accept the assertion that since the BSA was not legally required to do the right thing, it did no wrong. This could and should have been reported sooner than 30 years, if only we had concerned men of good character. My $0.02

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Troop photo with a scout or two holding a ubiquitous, editable handheld sign. "SPL in center back, adults on ends." Camp Runamuck Troop 100 2014

Anyone, then or now, could report suspicious activity to the police. "Suspect a crime drop a time". The difference in times were the victim families then put their faith in the BSA, Catholic Church, Schools to follow thru with the call to the police...,hopefully we have learned from those mistakes and call direct

Disagree. The "files" should have been turned over to the authorities at the time of the incident(s), rather than wait 30 years. When reporting a suspected criminal activity, contact police first.

"Mandatory" or "forced" wouldn't be the the Scout Way, rather a camp rule such as wearing the scout uniform to camp or to dinner. One 99+deg Sunday, my scouts chose to wear their Class B's (performance shirts) for the camp picture what a commotion that caused.

“ I do not go to church anymore... I guess you might say I've come around to secular humanism, an obligation I believe all humans have to others and the world we live in." - Charles Schultz circa late 1980's Awarded the Combat Infantry Badge too. http://army.togetherweserved.com/army/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApps?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=234063

Agree 110%.

Where's The Food?

When I was a scout we often said in a Kookie-way "Heh WTF man" to any or all who hastily starting doing something or there was an urgency without a reason because everyone knew WTF was short for "Where's the Fire". I had been re-educated in recent years that definition has changed.

Too many and often it is too much work, e.g., becoming a merit badge counselor.

Around here, some troops want to say No Thanks to the customary Sunday afternoon troop summer camp photo. Those troops feel they take better, less expensive photos themselves, other concerns are that photographers only offer prints not jpg's, and then there is the time bottleneck. Camps have claimed this is mandatory due to their contract with photographer and what happens if a scout and his family change their mind and want a photo. So should troops be allowed to opt-out of the official summer camp photo and proceed directly to the next camp check-in stop?

Here's another reason why every scout and scouter should manage and secure their own medical and bring it themselves to activities and camp. Van gets stolen with medical records, could keep boy scouts from attending camp http://fox4kc.com/2014/06/09/van-get...ttending-camp/

Just say NO to whoever the CM, CC, IH, ..What happens when your sons crossover to Boy Scouts, will you be held back as a DL? Some stop-loss program? State your conditions for volunteering, i.e., that you want to help with your son's den either as a DL, ADL, or just a scout parent. You are not being selfish so don't let them lay any guilt trip on you. CM sound like a control-freak among other things. Pack should plan his retirement party yesterday. My $0.02.

Good advice here. 100 scouts, yowser, that would be 3 to 5 troops around here. Have you looked into hiring or buying a bus or two? 100 scouts + gear + adults might result in caravan longer than a local National Guard unit driving to two week training. And then there is the increasing number of adults decommitting at the last minute. Seems to spread faster than the flu, one decommits then suddenly two more. Would be nice to hire replacements, perhaps some Eagle scouts attending a local college, and bill those parents Sorry not much help.

?? Back in the 60's in the camps I attended, you brought your own medical (BTW good for 3 years and shorter) to camp. You gathered with your unit or provisional and awaited your turn for swim test, medical check, etc. When it was your turn, a friendly camp counselor escorted you to that destination. The SM/ASM was just another camper as far as the check-in went. No medical, the camp called (no cellphones back then) parents to pick you up. Late arrivals were handled last, but did not hold up their unit check-in. I remembered getting my hand stamped, no bracelet. Bottom line every camper (scout,

Who knows what the future will bring? We hear all sorts of speculation, as I'm sure you do, too. Cooperation and friendly competition? I remain hopeful that Mr. Gates will himself reach out to all youth and not send lawyers to those viewed as competitors, e.g., Hacker Scouts. I think with program accommodations, the BSA and TLUSA troop can work together in outdoor activities and service projects. If they can't, then the future would be dim. My $0.02

I want to make this strictly a boy scout/family responsibility! Boy Scout shows up for campout/activity/summer camp and brings along a current medical. So for summer camp, I never touch his medical or his prescriptions, he hands all directly to camp nurse. No current medical, he's sent home - a life lesson taught in other youth organizations. After activity and where legally allowed, his med form is returned to him otherwise he has other copies at home for next activity. His meds, if any, are returned at last dosage. PITA is a dish best shared. My $0.01 for being grumpy P.

Mark thanks for dropping in, please stick around and educate us about TLUSA. As I understand as a cost saving, the TLUSA does not plan to own/manage camps or council offices. Is that correct? Will your online registration system allow the registrant (scout or adult) to drop-out before anniversary of joining/renewal. Seems both the BSA and TLUSA could do that and then have current accurate membership and demographic data. So do TLUSA adults just register once? Recall in the BSA, adults have to register again whenever they change or add a position. When is your first Jamboree? I k

Patrol method = every patrol member has a job to do and every patrol member helps finish all patrol jobs. Key characteristics: NO one is sitting on their duff watching others work. If a patrol is working smoothly, it is not readily apparent who the leaders (PL/APL) are (true for any group). Adult role: Optional, though I guess G2SS requires an adult(s). Sometimes mentoring and logistics support. SPL/ASPL - may assign patrols certain troop duties like flag ceremony, skits, latrine duty. Mentor PLs as needed, handle discipline issues, Always used patrol method: No unfortunate