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@LostLeader welcome to scouter.com. @Cambridgeskip

"Widely cited as a model of leadership, she took the scouts out of “the Betty Crocker era,” halting a membership decline and recruiting minority girls." https://blog.girlscouts.org/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/frances-hesselbein-girl-scouts-ceo-dies-107/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/15/us/frances-hesselbein-dead.html

Agree. An experiential, generic universal approach to citizenship much like scouting.

Update: 12/14/2022 Mark Chapman, 51, of New York was sentenced to two sentences of 12-20 years and 10-15 years, concurrently in prison. He was the first person convicted in the ongoing Boy Scouts of America (BSA) investigation. The sentences also include lifetime sex offender registration, lifetime electronic monitoring, and sex offender counseling. "Regardless how much time has passed, or how difficult the circumstances of a case may be, I am committed to seeing justice delivered for survivors of sexual assault," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. "Today’s sentencing sends a clear message that those who prey upon children will be punished. As our review of allegations made against adults in the Boy Scouts of America continues, I encourage those with information to come forward and share their story with the Department of Attorney General." More at sources: https://patch.com/michigan/stclairshores/ex-macomb-co-boy-scout-leader-sentenced-prison-molesting-boys https://www.metrotimes.com/news/man-sentenced-in-michigan-for-abusing-children-while-he-was-in-the-boy-scouts-and-lds-church-31851464 https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/former-roseville-boy-scout-leader-sentenced-to-prison-for-sexually-assaulting-child

Back in my day, Eagle required Nature merit badge and a badge selected from the Conservation group: Soil Conservation, Wildlife Management, Forestry. Bird Study was once Eagle required. I believe the program thought was to have an understanding of nature, threats to it (man, weather, insects), and conservation. IMHO, Environmental Science is a smaller subset. Civics was a year long 9th grade course back then and scouts selected 3 out the 4 Citizenship badges...easy schoolwork. Perhaps Scouts should petition for the restoration of Civics (and Physics ) in their school curriculum...now that would be a lesson in citizenship. Another $0.02,

Introverts' box is "behind the curtain" and maybe background vocals. We introverts excelled more in the writing and production which complemented the stage presence and theatrical talent of extroverts. So at the start a summer camp week, the camp songmaster would sing a familiar song, e.g., It Ain't Gonna Rain No More Chorus: Oh, it ain't gonna rain no more, no more It ain't gonna rain no more How in the heck can I wash around my neck if it ain't gonna rain no more He then challenged patrols to write new verses... and were off using the Patrol Method to write verses and sing them later in the week. Here are some familiar verses at https://www.boyscouttrail.com/content/song/it_aint_gonna_rain_no_more-446.asp For your amusement, I somewhat remember our efforts from back in the day. My bunk was all netted No bugs could come inside But I completely forgetted That bears like bunks like myde Chorus: My patrol all liked me Always asking about my sister Until the eventful day She dated an Army enlister Chorus: Participate. My 2 verses,

IMHO, community service projects may be a better approach to developing good neighbors and citizens, i.e., part of the program as opposed to part of advancement. My $0.02,

It looks like a Junior Girl Scout (GSUSA) Practice With A Purpose badge https://www.girlscoutshop.com/JUNIOR-PRACTICE-WITH-PURPOSE-BADGE https://blog.girlscouts.org/2018/02/5-athlete-badges-that-change-girls-lives.html https://www.gsksmo.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsksmo/OtherDocuments/at-home/Junior-Practice-Purpose.pdf

@carter93230 welcome to scouter.com

This Mt. Washington is in New Hampshire White Mountains and it does have a weather observatory at top. https://www.mountwashington.org/ As I understand, a weather observatory (maybe not current structure) was in place when staff measured the world record 231 mph wind in 1934, https://www.mountwashington.org/about-us/history/world-record-wind.aspx

Youth-planned adventure story told by a 13 year old scout. https://www.pressherald.com/2022/11/25/guest-column-a-boy-scout-adventure/ ...We all piled into a stinky but hot, and amazing bunk room. The views from the window of the summit of Mt. Washington above us was incredible. We decided to go out and explore the mountain, being careful not to step on any alpine vegetation. We even decided to swim in the namesake Lakes of the Clouds. We were then encouraged by the adults to go inside the hut as the storms we had been racing had finally arrived. It was one of the coolest moments of the trip watching the entire mountain disappear from the comfort of our bunk room in a matter of seconds...

I enjoyed Christine Weerts short essay. Yes Christine, Boy Scouts still do good. https://thefederalist.com/2022/11/17/boy-scout-troops-still-do-good-though-the-national-organization-is-forever-stained/

Then again... https://www.scoutshop.org/charter-4-digit-unit-numerals-18172.html

You might have to search custom patch suppliers. Here's an example, though I have not purchased from them. https://www.sageventure.com/store/blanket.html

Update 11/03/2022...four years later, a family designed memorial erected Source: https://www.weau.com/2022/11/03/new-memorial-honors-girl-scouts-mom-killed-near-lake-hallie-2018/

Iroquois Trail and Greater Niagara Frontier Councils (Western NY) are discussing merging... The Iroquois Trail has seen youth membership cut in half since Covid-19 caused troops and packs to stop meeting in person for several months beginning in March 2020. “All reasonable indications are that it will take several years to regain those youth members,” Council leaders state in their letter. “This challenge, combined with a dramatic reduction in other funding sources, has put the Iroquois Trail Council on a course that is not sustainable over the long term.” “While the council might survive a bit longer on its own, merging operations enhances our ability to deliver quality Scouting programs,” the leaders write in the letter. “Simply put, the recovery period is too long to remain independently successful.” Source: https://orleanshub.com/boy-scouts-discussing-merger-of-iroquois-trail-council-greater-niagara-frontier/

Update 10/31/2022, 16th Circuit Court in Macomb County, Michigan Mark Chapman has plead guilty to first and second-degree criminal sexual conduct charges and is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 14. The guilty plea for the first-degree CSC charge comes with a sentence agreement of 12 to 20 years in prison, lifetime sex offender registration, lifetime electronic monitoring and sex offender counseling. The guilty plea for the second-degree CSC charge comes with a sentence agreement of 10 to 15 years in prison, lifetime sex offender registration and sex offender counseling. More at source links: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/guilty-plea-in-boy-scouts-criminal-sexual-conduct-case https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/michigan/nessel-announces-1st-conviction-in-boy-scouts-sex-assault-investigation More background Chapman, 51, landed on the radar of the Michigan State Police after he was identified as an alleged predator by a person who called Michigan AG Nessel’s tip line last year for Boy Scouts sex abuse victims. Police zeroed in on Chapman, who had been living in New York since 2007, in June 2021 after sifting through the 5,000 Boy Scouts claims that had been sent from Michigan. At the time, Chapman was serving a nine year sentence at the Mohawk Correctional Facility in Rome, New York, for abusing a 9-year-old boy. And Michigan State Police took custody of Chapman in March the minute he was paroled. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/former-michigan-boy-scouts-leader-pleads-guilty-sexually-abusing-two-b-rcna55043

Hawkeye Area Council (Iowa) is selling Camp Waubeek to pay $446,000 settlement obligation. Camp Waubeek is the portion being sold to cover the debt obligation due to sex crimes from the past. It’s a 97-acre piece of land just south of Camp Wakonda, the main camp. https://www.kcrg.com/2022/10/28/hawkeye-area-council-selling-one-its-camps-pay-446000-obligation/

Great units have great adventures.

There are others. These come to mind, I don't know about the YMCA. I have had scouts who migrated to competitive shooting in CMP (rifle and pistol) and Scholastic Clays (shotgun) National 4-H Shooting Program Civilian Marksmanship Program (Youth) Scholastic Shooting Sports American Legion Junior Shooting Sports U.S. Army JROTC Royal Rangers National Shooting Sports Program (NSSP) USA Shooting (Olympics team)

Hearing update: Circuit Court Judge Henry Nakamoto ruled in favor of the estate of Manuel Carvalho for an independent investigation. citing the time constraints for the family to file a civil lawsuit and other reasons. Police and autopsy reports, body camera videos, and witness statements are among the evidence that must be provided by Oct. 26. The county attorneys objected. “The parents of this child are also witnesses to this particular case. They have been interviewed as witnesses,” said Deputy Corporation Counsel Sylvia Wan. “If they were to review them and review the other evidence... it would naturally taint potential testimony.” The state Attorney General’s office could take over or assign another agency to review for possible criminal charges, as Hawaii County Prosecutor's Office staff and their family members were at the event. Source: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2022/10/20/court-orders-police-turn-over-records-related-accidental-shooting-death-boy-scout/

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $84.5 million to Girl Scouts of the USA and 29 of its local branches, the 110-year-old organization said Tuesday, calling it a vote of confidence. It's the largest donation the GSUSA has received from an individual since their founding in 1912, said Sofia Chang, CEO of GSUSA. Previously Ms. Scott made a $50 million gift to the National 4-H Council, which was among $3.86 billion in donations Scott made to 465 groups during a nine-month period. More at sources: https://www.npr.org/2022/10/18/1129638080/girl-scouts-mackenzie-scott-donates-85-million https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2022/10/18/girl-scouts-mackenzie-scott-donation/5691666121348/

Ahead of Wed hearing, the Hawaii County Prosecutor’s Office has declared a conflict of interest in the criminal investigation. The Prosecutor’s Office confirms they notified the state Attorney General’s office last week that staff and their family members were at the rifle range the day of the accidental shooting of Manuel Carvalho and are considered witnesses. The state Attorney General’s office will now have to decide if they will keep the criminal investigation or send it to another county agency for review. More at source: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2022/10/18/criminal-investigation-into-deadly-shooting-big-island-boy-scouts-camp-hits-roadblock/

Update Sunday Oct 16,2022: Court documents filed on behalf of the estate of the 11-year-old Boy Scout who was killed Aug. 28 when a firearm accidentally was discharged said the gun was an “AK-47 semi-automatic assault rifle.” Remainder of article is behind a paywall. Source: https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2022/10/16/hawaii-news/estate-family-seek-answers-in-killing-of-boy-scout/

So you couldn't tie a sheepshank either?