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http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/boy-boy-scout-camp-dies-gunshot-wound-24368133 No firearms activity at this camp, apparently someone brought a firearm to camp.

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/loca...265229971.html "A boy has died after shooting himself in the head Monday at a Boy Scout camp in San Diego, officials confirmed. San Diego police were called to a suicide attempt at the Fiesta Island Youth Camp and Youth Aquatic Center in Mission Bay at 7:35 a.m., Lt. Mike Hastings said. Officers were able to get the gun away from the 12-year-old scout but by then it was too late, Hastings said. Paramedics tried to revive the child, but he was pronounced dead at the campsite, according to a spokesperson for San Diego Fire Rescue. Investigators have blocked off the camp entrance and are interviewing scouts and leaders, including the child's father, who was present at the camp." What a sad day for all.

The prevailing wind around says it is okay if you or your family (and no other scouters/scouts) appeared in uniform for your campaign(good PR for Scouting). You and and your family could not wear the scout uniform to promote another political campaign as that might seem a BSA endorsement of a candidate. Seemed reasonable. Many local candidate will include in their campaign a military service photo, particularly in they still serve in the Guard or a reserve unit. The wind may be from a direction where you are.

As stated in their 2010 Annual Report, the Trapper Trails Counicl 2015 Obective of bringing their Endowment Fund to $5 million may be delayed. There is no mention of the Endowment Fund in their subsequent, less transparent annual reports.

From commanding ships in World War II and the Korean War to becoming a prolific artist to being active in the Boy Scouts of America for 88 years as an Eagle Scout and Sea Scout Quartermaster, Hessemer has done it all. "(The) scouts are responsible for everything I've accomplished in my life as I've followed the scout law from day No. 1," the retired Naval Reserve Commander said. "Becoming a Sea Scout Quartermaster is what got me commissioned as an officer in the Navy, and I've always remembered that." As Hessemer caught up with family and friends, he smiled about his memories and read letters from the families of deceased crew members either from his Landing Ship Tank 573 in WWII or the U.S.S. Chimon in Korea. http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/in...nder_from.html Happy Birthday Wayne. Thank you for your service to this nation and scouting. Scout Salute.

Council Endowment Chairman recommended an investment on a condo complex which promised a 12% return. Not quite Bernie Madoff but an interesting read and IMO shows a need for better disclosure of Council finances. http://www.standard.net/Courts/2014/06/20/Randall-reportedly-defrauded-Trapper-Trails-Council-hundreds-more-in-scheme.html

This is why we use the buddy system in Scouting so one does not get lost and wind up in Argentina, Brazil, or Vegas.

Meant this to be entertaining as it reminded me of former SOUTH Carolina* Governor Mark Sanford ( Republican and Eagle Scout) who told everyone he was hiking the AT but instead flew to ARGENTINA, so here we actually have a politician who will hike and is honest about it. Added some pack's voting options. Oh I set up poll to allow multiple voting but no voter id. We run a fair fake poll down here in Scouterville

Your are an elected representative with an upcoming budget session which is the same time that your son is going off on a "scout hike". Seems obvious, but here's a poll. http://www.citizen-times.com/story/e...sion/10857185/

It wasn't so long ago, that a camper was required to hand over his epi-pen to the nurse who locked it away with other meds. In NH, it took the death of a camper to change protocol. an oldie but goodie http://www.scouter.com/forum/open-discussion-program/5474-how-to-deal-with-nut-allergies-amp-parent

When it stops being fun, get out.

Darwinism...we may be evolving into the first known species whose body (immune and digestive system) killed it. Food allergies and intolerance (two different things) are increasing at an alarming rate. Currently about 1/4 of the scouts and adults in my unit have some food issue and for our unit peanuts is not the #1 problem, glutein is, followed by diary (lactose, casein, whey), then peanuts. Back in the day, a PB&J with a glass of moo was the universal meal for kids.

I have not attended any of their programs but I am somewhat skeptical of their approach. Their website http://www.shineinitiative.org is strong on flash but weak on substance. Not interested in raising awareness (code for donations) of the obvious, I need some pointers in working with spectrum kids, kids with anxiety disorders,... Better yet, it would be very helpful if some specialists could drop in at summer camp or another activity, see the situations, show me and others some techniques, and give specific advice. JoeBob, I thought "parity" was ironic as many councils around here have not held or required "physical" first aid training for adult leaders. Still it's a start.

Odd photo selection. I have not known fly fishermen to compromise and put an occasional worm on a hook.

Who: 36 teams of Sea Scouts from Brazil, England, Finland, Ireland, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States qualified for the event. Where: Long Beach, CA (previously held Chicago, Cape Cod, Miami, the US Naval Academy, the US Coast Guard Academy, ...) When: Every two years, this year June 22-28 http://www.ocbsa.org/news/announcements-news-2/oc-scouts-sail-to-defend-the-international-sea-scout-sailing-championship/

Yes our camp is around that price point. We had an interesting suggestion at Troop Committee, "Why don't we just arrive on Monday morning instead?"

In the late 70's to 80's, because of the increasing distribution of child porn via the emerging boundary-less Internet as well as interstate mailing, the federal government became involved in making child pornography illegal, e.g., Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation Act of 1977 which was later amended. Some interesting reading of that period is in this Senate Hearing on the Child Sexual Abuse and Pornography Act of 1986 https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/Digitization/106466NCJRS.pdf Pages 25 thru 30 "Prepared Statement of Bruce A. Taylor" is particularly informative of this time period. "Timeline of Significant Events in Child Pornography" 1977-2008 http://www.uscourts.gov/news/TheThirdBranch/09-12-01/Timeline_of_Significant_Events_in_Child_Pornography_Legislation.aspx Child Pornography on the Internet http://www.popcenter.org/problems/child_pornography/ Another $0.02,

It really isn't that difficult, what we (you and I) proved is that local option does not imply a BSA national policy.

The BSA has since 1988 allowed female leaders, local option is a don't care in your logic statement.

So your answer to my question is no?

So if CO's are allowed the option to deny women as unit leaders = BSA disallowing women as leaders?

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 prison (without the possibility of probation, parole, or pardon) for the possession of 20 images of child pornography." This was the minimum sentence under Arizona law. A.R.S §13-3553 “Sexual Exploitation of a Minor†http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morton_Berger Here's some hindsight, IMO the BSA missed an opportunity to advocate child protection laws in the past 50 years. Didn't happened, instead lock up the perversion files and certainly do not lobby for mandatory reporting or sensible statute of limitations that leadership came from others. Another $0.02,

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 in the name of Jesus,†he said. On Monday, scouts and leaders alike enjoyed their newfound freedom to preach and practice their faith openly without fear of offending someone. Another factor in the decision to switch was the BSA’s emphasis on awards and ranks. “If we get them to Freedom [Trail Life’s highest award] but not to Christ, we have failed,†Scoutmaster Gregg French said." ... "And many of those who left BSA last year might have done so for reasons unrelated to the controversy. BSA membership dues increased from $15 to $24 the same day the new policy on homosexuality went into effect. “There are many factors that go into a family’s decision to join Scouting, and it’s impossible to point to any single factor that influences our membership numbers,†BSA spokesman Deron Smith told The New York Post. The last fee increase was in 2010, and prompted a slight decline in membership that year as well. Trail Life’s Matthews sees BSA’s new membership standards as the final straw in a history of growing concerns, rather than the main reason for the new organization’s creation. For example, some people were concerned about corporate sponsorship, Matthews said. Others worried about reportedly lavish executive compensation packages and the cost of the new Jamboree facility in Fayette County, W.Va. The latest projection puts the cost for the 10,600-acre park that includes miles of zip lines, a whitewater rafting circuit, and a technology center at $439 million by the end of 2015, Reuters reported last year." "