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The Chief Cornplanter Council (PA) will pay their total trust contribution $260,931.32 from timber sales. No council property, which is totallly assessed at $196,204, will be sold. Source: https://www.timesobserver.com/news/local-news/2021/10/local-bsa-council-wont-have-to-sell-properties-in-bankruptcy-case/

New Jersey's five councils, serving 54,500 youths with assets totaling $56 million are being asked to contribute $14.2 million toward a $600 million council share of the proposed $1.9 billion national settlement. Two Pennsylvania councils that serve parts of New Jersey with total assets of $23 million are being asked to contribute another $4 million. John Lucas, the (TCC) panel's bankruptcy attorney, says New Jersey's share of the settlement alone should be closer to $44 million and with the two Pennsylvania councils should total $58 million. The seven councils serving New Jersey residents have remained uniformly silent on the settlement. Their CEOs have followed national instructions to focus on each council's "business as usual," sympathizing with abuse victims but offering little if any information on the settlement's local impact. However, councils in New York, Iowa and Arizona have begun telling their memberships what their share of the settlement will be, and how it will be financed. ... The assessments are not divided proportionally according to a state's share of the suits. Northern New Jersey Council has 525 abuse suits, or 42.5% of the state's 1,235 total claims, but is contributing only $3.06 million, or 21.6% of the total assessment for the five councils. Source links with more details https://www.app.com/story/news/2021/10/15/boy-scouts-of-america-sex-abuse-settlement-offer/6076281001/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2021/10/15/boy-scouts-of-america-sex-abuse-settlement-offer/6076281001/

The author is listed as Michael R. Brown http://www.seniorscoutinghistory.org/seniorscoutsite/author.html

Interesting website. "This site is dedicated to recording this various "Senior Scouting" Programs (for those 13/14 and older) of the Boy Scouts of America. Since its establishment in 1910, many such programs have come and gone. Here we try to give a history of these programs, what they were about, and their insignia, uniforms, literature, and more. " "Topics covered: Senior Scouts, Seascouts/Sea Scouts/Sea Explorers/Sea Scouts, Rover Scouts, Air Scouts/Air Explorers/Aviation Exploring, Explorer Scouts, Explorers, Exploring, Senior Scouts/Explorers in Troops, Senior Degree Honor Society, Emergency Service, Leadership Corps, Varsity Scouts, Venture/Varsity, Venturing, LFL/Exploring" http://www.seniorscoutinghistory.org/ http://www.seniorscoutinghistory.org/seniorscoutsite/overview.html

For example, recall the "zero tolerance" case of Eagle Scout who was suspended for 20 days for keeping a 2-inch utility knife locked in his car parked on school property. https://www.foxnews.com/story/school-chief-sticks-by-zero-tolerance-ruling-for-eagle-scout

We appear off topic, to wit Topic was temporarily locked for some housekeeping. Sorry for the inconvenience. @gpurlee@Eagle1993@elitts@MattR @T2Eagle

"Scouting’s largest event in the world — Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) — takes place October 15 – 17. During JOTA, Scouts and hams around the world, around the nation, and in your own community meet on the air via amateur radio. Scouts of any age and sex may participate, from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts and Venturers. The participating scouts often gather at a station made available by a volunteer, or at one set up just for JOTA. Communication typically involves SSB or FM voice, but it’s also possible that other modes, such as video or digital, will be employed — or even repeater or satellite communication." More at source link: http://www.arrl.org/news/scouting-s-jamboree-on-the-air-takes-place-this-weekend-october-15-17

IMHO nothing changed yesterday. We got Mr. Johnson's side of why he left, the rest we knew or strongly suspected. I want hard evidence of that data. At the very,very least, a release of names and contact information of the NEC and National Executive Board (as of when he left would give us a start). I am not writing Congress. I'm sticking with our own circus, I'm first writing members of the NEB. Another $0.02,

IMHO, if only we had hired someone with a police background, who could not be intimidated, who knew how to investigate suspected criminal activity, collect evidence, and draw upon his contacts in local, state, and federal law enforcement organizations to make scouting safe. My $0.02,

Hopefully, Mr. Johnson brings printouts of that data just as Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen did. Another $0.02,

IMHO, Mr. Johnson should have had someone review and edit his arguments.

If a professional consultant or board member's resume showed a 10 year director position where he/she had continuing unresolved issues, I imagine that consultant or board member would perform career damage control. Anyway, a possible explanation as to timing and motive. My $0.02

Some casedoc links BSA Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Court Dockets (in order of most recent to first) with Search Documents tool https://cases.omniagentsolutions.com/documents?clientid=CsgAAncz%2b6Yclmvv9%2fq5CGybTGevZSjdVimQq9zQutqmTPHesk4PZDyfOOLxIiIwZjXomPlMZCo%3d&tagid=1153 Official Form 201: Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy, filed 2/18/2020 https://casedocs.omniagentsolutions.com/cmsvol2/pub_47373/799024_Boy Scouts of America - 20-10343.pdf Debtor (BSA) Information Brief (history of BSA program, youth protection, abuse claims, insurance), filed 2/18/2020 https://casedocs.omniagentsolutions.com/cmsvol2/pub_47373/799040_4.pdf "The BSA cannot continue to address abuse litigation in the tort system on a case-by-case basis. The BSA spent more than $150 million on settlements and legal and related professional costs from 2017 through 2019 alone. In addition to the unsustainable financial cost of continuing to engage in piecemeal litigation across the country, continuing this process will result in the risk of inconsistent judicial outcomes and inequitable treatment of victims. For these reasons, beginning in late 2018, the BSA, with assistance of legal and financial advisors, began to explore strategic options for achieving an equitable global resolution of abuse claims." Exhibit 1 Ad Hoc Committee of Local Councils members (8) on page 50. Exhibit 2 Warren Report, Volunteer Screening Database: An Empirical Review 1946-2016, Janet Warren, DSW and Univ. of Virginia professor on page 53 Warren Report, Volunteer Screening Database, Coding Manual (Appendix A) page 170 Warren Report, Volunteer Screening Database, Coder Reliability (Appendix B) page 244 Warren Report, Screen shot of Filtrum: Registration Screening Module (Appendix C) page 246 Warren Report, Complete Yearly presentation of Tabled Data (Appendix D) page 250 Exhibit 3 Proposed Confidentiality and Protective Order, page 257 Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan for BSA (Version 1.0, assets) filed 2/18/2020 https://casedocs.omniagentsolutions.com/cmsvol2/pub_47373/799102_20.pdf Exhibit A Trust Agreement - (blank -TBS) the agreement between the Debtors and the Victims Compensation Trustee governing the Victims Compensation Trust -page 70 Exhibit B Trust Distribution Procedures (blank - TBS)-page 71 Exhibit C Victims Compensation Trustee (blank-TBS) -page 72 Exhibit D Trust Advisory Committee (blank-TBS) -page 73 Exhibit E - Identified Property - page 74 Exhibit F - Local Councils - page 76 Exhibit G - Related Non-Debtor Entities - includes Arrow WV (Summit) , National BSA Foundation - page 80 Exhibit H - Local Council Trust Contributions (TBS) - page 82 Exhibit I - Charter Organizations Trust Contributions (TBS) - page 83 Exhibit J - Rejected Contracts Schedule (TBS) - page 84 Exhibit K Restated 2010 Bond Documents Exhibit L Restated 2012 Bond Documents Exhibit M Restated 2010 Credit Facility Documents Exhibit N Restated 2019 RCF Documents Exhibit O Summary of Exit Facility Terms Exhibit P - Reorganized Debtors and Officers (TBS) - page 90 Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan for BSA (Version 5.0, assets) filed 9/30/2021 https://casedocs.omniagentsolutions.com/cmsvol2/pub_47373/da60d7ce-df85-45e9-9737-4dd1a5d50014_6445.pdf Ballot Package 10/2021 Plan Recommendation Letter (Brown Rudnick - Vote to Accept) BSA Cover Letter Plan Summary and FAQ BSA Disclosure Statement [Docket No. 6445] BSA Disclosure Statement Correction (typo on page 253 of above) Solicitation Procedures Order (signed judge order approving content, procedures, and distribution of this packet and also the plan confirmation schedule) Confirmation Hearing Notice BALLOT Unsecured Creditors Committee Letter TCC Recommendation (Vote to Reject)

Found these: Michael Johnson is a member of Board of Directors of the Zero Abuse Project "Michael Johnson was the Youth Protection Advisor/Director for the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) from July 2010 to December 2020, where he advised on efforts to improve youth protection policies, training, and procedures to ensure the safest possible environment for BSA youth. Johnson is credited with acting as a change agent to strengthen BSA’s “Youth Protection” program, and he spearheaded the BSA’s efforts to provide ongoing support to survivors and a trauma-informed response to victims of abuse in the organization." Michael Johnson is a member of the Advisory Board of the University of Washington Joshua Center on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention. "...Michael Johnson is a Prevention Consultant and Trainer. He formerly served as the Youth Protection Director for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), where he led the organization’s efforts to continually enhance and improve youth protection policies and procedures and ensure the safest possible environment for its more than 2.3 million youth members. An internationally-recognized expert on child abuse detection and prevention, and a 28-year law enforcement veteran, Johnson oversaw youth protection for BSA from 2010 to 2020. Prior to joining BSA, Johnson served for nearly 28 years as a Detective and the Lead Child Abuse Investigator in the Juvenile Division of the Plano Police Department in Plano, Texas. ..."

Sioux Council has accepted $2M offer on 223 acre Newton Hills Scout Camp from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. The property had been appraised at $3.59 million by the state. Somewhat unusual for the times, there is no mention of the bankruptcy or contributing to the settlement. "The Newton Hills scout camp was built during the 1930s and would require the most improvements of the Sioux Council's three scout camps to bring it up to the Boy Scouts of America standards, including a storm shelter, modernized latrines and showers for the campers... Funds from the property sale would primarily be used to build storm shelters at the two remaining camps. A wetlands project and museum of paleontology are also in the works for the Lewis and Clark scout camp." Source: https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2021/10/11/newton-hills-campgrounds-track-sold-november-state-park-south-dakota-game-fish/6091162001/

Maybe. Another possibility however unlikely, Douglas Sovereign Smith, a former program director of the Boy Scouts of America and chairman of its Youth Protection Task Force. He was released from prison in 2013 after serving about 7 years on child pornography charges.

No one here, except members who are claimants, have any part of deciding anything in this bankruptcy. Let's drop the personal criticism of others who express in a scoutlike way their differing opinions. Thanks, RS @gpurlee@T2Eagle @Eagle1993 @MattR@elitts

Heart of New England Council (Central Massachusetts) quickly sold their headquarters and scout shop building (or one of them after council merger) for $700,000. It had been listed at $799,000. Quite a bargain for a prime property in view and directly off an exit of a major Boston commuter highway, Route 2. I see a large Mobil Mart/Dunkins/McDonalds in its future. The Council office was moved to Treasure Valley Scout Reservation in Rutland, MA Mark Barbernitz, Scout executive and CEO of Council, said the executive board is still discussing how to fill the final settlement amount, but that some of the funds from the sale would probably be used for it. .. More at source https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/former-headquarters-for-local-boy-scout-council-in-lancaster-being-sold/ar-AAParcv

I predict some real world YP will be applied to the virtual world. For example, user registration, background checks, content moderating, pushing end-user responsibility.... My $0.02,

I miss the old Google search engine or even the old Alta Vista search engine when they were end-user effective, i.e., I could find stuff. Oh some transparency to mention, Antigone Davis is the Director, Global Head of Safety at Facebook but as Ms. Haugen's stated , "the buck stops with Zuckerberg"

Oct 4, 2021 Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen Congressional testimony A critical starting point for effective regulation is transparency: full access to data for research not directed by Facebook...But Facebook’s closed design means it has no oversight — even from its own Oversight Board...This must change. https://www.commerce.senate.gov/services/files/FC8A558E-824E-4914-BEDB-3A7B1190BD49 As for Facebook YP. I found no statement that Facebook is fully responsible for its content unlike the FCC requirement for radio and television station licenses. https://www.facebook.com/safety/onlinechildprotection Hmmm.

From the forum Moderator Policy: "Members are reminded that topics are discussions to inform, reflect and not arguments to be won. "

I dug some more and all trails lead to and stop at the National Health and Safety Committee which encompasses Youth Protection under their Scouting Safely program (sometimes referred to as BSA's Commitment to Safety or Risk Management). The National Health and Safety Committee reports to the National Executive Council. I found only a couple past members. I was unable to find the current Chairperson, any other confirmed current members, or even the number members who I assume are a mix of professionals and volunteers. Each Local Council supposedly has their own Health and Safety Committee however YP is not listed as a principle responsibility (see link below). That responsibility, as we know, is the council SE. https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/mission/doc/Healthandsafetycommitteechair.doc Note the above document has no date, file number, or authors listed. I could find the Health and Safety Committee Chairs of some local councils. IMHO, TCC's proposed Child Protection Committee will suffer the same lack of transparency and perhaps inaction if the BSA is in control to "consider" Child Protection Committee recommendations. An independent Child Protection Committee should be in control to which the BSA reports and complies. My $0.02,

The truth is out there.

Hmm, no mention of him or a Director of Youth Protection in 2019 BSA Form 990. https://paddockpost.com/2021/08/25/executive-compensation-at-boy-scouts-of-america/