RememberSchiff

A Boy Scouts of America (Executive?) board member, James Turley, global chairman and CEO of consulting and tax firm Ernst & Young, stated "I support the meaningful work of the Boy Scouts in preparing young people for adventure, leadership, learning and service, however the membership policy is not one I would personally endorse, he said in a statement first reported by CNBC. I intend to continue to work from within the BSA Board to actively encourage dialogue and sustainable progress. http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/13/12201507-boy-scouts-board-member-opposes-anti-gay-poli

You may be right. (a younger) George Takei - Boy Scouts of America commercial. WARNING: RED Berets ahead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmnLYVNO5EE(This message has been edited by RememberSchiff)

Jamie Foxx, former boy scout, hip, kids know him, very talented, so talented that I doubt he would have the time. He would likely shake-up all the white conservatives who can't figure out how to attract Black, Hispanic, and Asian youth to Scouting. (This message has been edited by RememberSchiff)

bnelon44, I agree the Advancement Chairman/Committee schedule BOR's but there is no "invite" involved, at least not in my experience. The scout signs up for a scheduled BOR or waits for the next BOR. The AC does not chase after scouts who forgot either. As you point out, the scout learns to take responsibility. Another $0.01,

Inconsistent from one section to the next. Is advancement the responsibility of the scout(s) or everyone else? Does the SM have an advancement vision or does the SM help the scout form an advancement vision? Does the scout request/sign-up for a SM conference and BOR or is that an adult responsibility? Advancement is a journey or it is a destination (ranks) that needs to be "maximized" and tallied? Is advancement at the scout's pace, the group's pace, or a set pace, i.e., "practices that will bring each new Boy Scout to First Class rank within a year of joining, and

Wilderness Survival MB is still broken, WFA content is still not in First Aid MB. Fix both and make both prereqs for a SAR MB, then show me the remaining requirements which should include reading search reports of past lost scouts - what they did right/wrong, expense of search, injuries to all involved,... SAR MB is the right idea just do it right. Imagine Wilderness Survival back in BP's day, I bet scouts would be challenged to survive a solo overnighter (weekend) in each season, find game trails and build snares, or at least use the survival kit they assembled. IMO, more thought an

Boy Scouts review controversial anti-gay policy "...Boy Scouts of America spokesman Deron Smith said a resolution to amend the national policy to allow each Scoutings chartered group to set its own standards regarding gay members was turned in by a Scout leader from the Northeast before April 30, the deadline for submitting resolutions to the meeting. He said the resolution was read at the May 31 meeting." http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/06/12086046-boy-scouts-review-controversial-anti-gay-policy?lite

...where part of the profits go to sending kids to their 6 camps Nothing wrong with that, I wonder if each camp has a hockey program, eh? Good coffee (This message has been edited by RememberSchiff)

I can't fault Zach's efforts. I do wonder if his next step is to approach the VFW and the American Legion. That should be interesting. Small steps. My $0.02

Good interview of Zach Wahls, now there's an Eagle Scout. My $0.02 http://video.msnbc.msn.com/msnbc-tv/47616385/#47616385

MSNBC picked up the news story, hurray! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47615409/ns/business-careers/#.T8aU1MVqHQp

http://kgmi.com/To-always-be-prepared-Boy-Scouts-start-welding/12989761?newsId=145838 good article, excerpts below. Scouting should offer strong hands-on vocational merit badges, I remember when schools had "shop" classes to allow students a chance to try carpentry, metalwork, electrical work, plumbing,..good stuff. "More than 140,000 new welders will be needed by 2019 to replace retirees and meet rising demand from natural gas drillers, steel producers, automakers and more, according to the American Welding Society (AWS). The group helped the Boy Scouts of America award its first

Have him read "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" to his parents. I would wish him happiness and success on HIS trail to HIS life goals. My $0.02

He succeeds Robert Mazzuca, who is retiring at age 65 per the charitys bylaws. At age 63, Mr. Brock, who will take over in September, is approaching the age limit for chief executives. But Wayne Perry, a businessman who has been named the organizations national president and who served on the hiring committee that selected Mr. Brock, said trustees would vote to make an exception to the bylaws so Mr. Brock could serve until he is 67. In an interview with The Chronicle, Mr. Brock said he would focus on increasing the groups membership in the short time he has. What that does is pu

Everything is just fine. Here is Wayne talking about "National Council Effectiveness" For more 2 minute Wayne video blogs on youtube videos search WBtv Wayne Brock If anyone needs me, I will be outside hitting my head against an oak tree. My $0.02(This message has been edited by RememberSchiff)

In NH International Mountain Climbing School http://ime-usa.com/imcs/ Eastern MT. Sports Climbing School http://www.emsexploration.com/climb/amga-single-pitch-instructor-course/ In Maine http://www.acadiamountainguides.com/professional/prof.html

I hear ya. We have some Webs shooting 12 gauge semi's on a local ATA trap team. A few hunt turkey with their dads. We have Cubs who own and shoot their own 22 rifles (Cricket, Mini Bolt 14, CZ). BB at camp is a yawner, they would rather be back swimming at the waterfront.

My cubs would be doing 1 and 2 safely and having FUN. As a pack, we safely do shooting sports outside of scouting. Ditto with the troop which attended a CMP class. Never had a safety issue as none of the NRA or USA Archery instructors or our unit leaders would stand for any nonsense on the range. When other kids are safely doing activities which parents and adult leaders approve but National prohibits, we lose the whole scout family and worsen our chances of attracting more boys to scouting. My $0.02,(This message has been edited by RememberSchiff)

The American Hiking Society (AHS) and the BSA have put together this Volunteer Vacation to work on trail stewardship projects the week of Sept 22-29, 2012. Size: 24 participants Cost: $245 (AHS member) $275 (non AHS member, so if BSA you pay more???) - food included. No mention of BSA medical which seemed odd, but maybe outside groups attending Philmont set their own rules (hmmm...). Less fuss? Registration form: http://www.americanhiking.org/uploadedFiles/2012%20Registration%20Form%20Philmont.pdf?n=9415 Thought I would past this along.

I read Feuer's measure, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 128 that Merlyn mentioned. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/asm/ab_0101-0150/acr_128_bill_20120313_introduced.html I like it. My $0.02 Might as well cut and paste it BILL NUMBER: ACR 128 INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Assembly Members Feuer, Atkins, Dickinson, Monning, and Wieckowski MARCH 13, 2012 Relative to Boy Scouts of America. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ACR 128, as introduced, Feuer. Boy Scouts of America. This measure

For us it has varied depending on scout interest in their destination troop program, anywhere from Jan to Feb Blue & Gold. The Jan group were eager to prepare for a spring vacation troop trek. If the troop program (spring and summer activities) is so uninteresting that scouts want to stay Webelos longer, then look at another troop. My $0.02,

My guess the Bear Titan Youth Recurve simple, fairly rugged, cheap starter bow $35-50 (usually green color limbs) wraparound arrow shelf so lefties can use the same bow too (usually shelf wears down) one bow with bow length, draw length and weight are in the right average range for age group look like Cub Scout bows to older scouts Jump up to the $80-100 range - takedown recurves - Polarisl, Mohegan, maybe PSE Junior - cooler looking - becomes an inventory issue. Need separate RH and LH bows, different limb lengths, different draw weights But as mentioned

Back to the OP, imagine if Ms. Tyrell resided in West Virginia instead of nearby Ohio and was removed as den leader and booted from the BSA. Would there have been a public outcry by the citizens of WV to the Governor and State House to intervene, perhaps curb state support services for the Summit? Would any council board members resign there ( as I understand one did resign in Ohio)? Would economic forces have prevailed over any other considerations? Or something else? I wonder.

While a few adults are making excuses not to act, it was a refreshing to read of scouts jumping into action. Yes this was dangerous, but they used their heads. and likely saved lives - what scouts do. Boy Scouts help at collapsed house ... saw the building collapse on a man in a white shirt...the group started using two-by-fours and cinder blocks to pry up sections of the collapsed building and help those inside to escape. ...positioned cinder blocks so that another man could move his head. It was hard. There was a lot of frustration. It was really heavy too, said Libordi. Ive

Rainbow, yes that makes more sense. Thanks for the correction.