RememberSchiff

In trying some posts this morning, my impression is this forum update is still in progress. Some edit features are only working in Preview and not after you post. The filter defaults and sorting could use some work too. Unable to upload photos. Looks like some cool functionality may be coming. My $0.02 (I tried uploading a jpg and gif of two cents but no luck)

Definitely psychic.

Adding a search point for discussion in progress before forum update. Hope this helps - RS

Adding a search point for the discussion in progress before the forum update occurred. Hope this helps - RS

Adding a search point for discussion in progress before forum update. Hope this helps - RS

Is it me or is everything different with this forum? Add that as a FAQ.

Agreed, the word for this week seems to be TRANSITION. It would be better to have a transition period. Say, starting Jan 1, 2013, Cooking will be accepted as an Eagle Required MB for Star and Life ranks. On Jan 1, 2014, Cooking will be required for Eagle Rank. My $0.02

...find out from the CO what their stance is going to be. Good point. Just be aware and patient that some CO's do not have autonomy on such issues. Some Catholic CO's around here are waiting direction from the diocese and the diocese is waiting the decision from the National Executive Board and the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, etc. The hard part will be integration, i.e., inclusive and non-inclusive units participating at summer camp and other district activities. Will some units book separate, exclusive weeks like LDS or will councils say no to that. Back in the

I was referring to program restrictions to patrol activities and outdoor activities. But now that you mention updating Scout Law, I won't mind seeing Aware and Smart added

Another change, I think the upcoming Scout Sunday will be pretty interesting

For the dinosaurs and republicans maybe, for us no. Improvise, adapt, overcome.

One change from this that I predict, based on my own biased scientific observations, is the BSA will have a more manly, scout-like, correct, and functional neckerchief! Look at scout organizations around the world with inclusive policies and their neckers. Now look at the woman's scarf accessory, poor excuse for a necker that we have and tell me that Jon Stewart does not have a point.

IMO, a gas operated, semi-auto shotgun like a Remington 1100 is a great choice for young (smaller stature) beginner shooters as those shotguns generally have the least recoil. Start a new shooter with a big kick firearm and they develop bad habits like flinch and trigger jerk. My $0.02(This message has been edited by RememberSchiff)

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I read the NY Times article http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/29/us/boy-scouts-consider-lifting-ban-on-gay-leaders.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0 Mr. Smith, the Scouts spokesman, said that under the proposed policy, the B.S.A. would not require any chartered organization to act in ways inconsistent with that organizations mission, principles, or religious beliefs. He said that members and parents would be able to choose a local unit that best met the needs of their families. So will we need to re-charter a month after chartering to update the CO agreement? The Times article suggeste

So will Eagle candidates who admitted they were gay and are still under 18, get another shot at Eagle?

Join a unit chartered by city hall. "Won't happen if atheists can't join." Merlyn Yes this has to be addressed as we REALLY need public schools as CO's, so we can be where the kids are and readily run after school scout programs on school/govt property. My $0.02,

Definitely sounds like local option is coming The chartered organizations that oversee and deliver scouting would accept membership and select leaders consistent with their organizations mission, principles or religious beliefs, according to Deron Smith, a spokesman for the Boy Scouts national organization. Individual sponsors and parents would be able to choose a local unit which best meets the needs of their families, Smith said. The discussion of a potential change in policy is nearing its final stages, according to outside scouting supporters. If approved, the change could b

Exclusive: Boy Scouts close to ending ban on gay members, leaders Sounds like local option "The Boy Scouts of America, one of the nations largest private youth organizations, is actively considering an end to its decades-long policy of banning gay scouts or scout leaders, according to scouting officials and outsiders familiar with internal discussions." ... The chartered organizations that oversee and deliver scouting would accept membership and select leaders consistent with their organizations mission, principles or religious beliefs, according to Deron Smith, a spokesman for t

No, he is suppose to be an Eagle Scout as in always an Eagle Scout.

I wonder if Council pressured Pack 442 only after the Presidential Inauguration in which 750 Council scouts participated? Pack 442's inclusion membership statement had been prominently displayed on their website for some time.

If you think that the Scoutmaster isn't testing your Scouts correctly, then you need to bring that up with the Scoutmaster, it isn't the Scout's fault and you don't punish the Scout by retesting them. This mindset is a by-product of advancement mills. I have to say it hurts our scouts and Scouting in the long run. I tell my scouts and students that THEY are responsible for learning and knowing the material. Have a question, ask. Have a bad merit badge counselor/teacher, find a better one. Don't understand the book, try another or an app or youtube video on the subject. LEARN! You ta

Schools around here are state required to cover the content of Citizen in Community/Nation/World in far greater detail, as well as requiring community service hours for graduation. A big plus is that their field trips are during government operation hours; they can see the state house in session or a trial in progress! It is frequently asked question on this forum if scouts can count (double dip) their school community services hours for Star and Life service hours. There are other aspects of citizenship via the Patrol and Leadership Methods that we should concentrate on. I see no loss i