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Scout plans to build a 1700s -1800s era blacksmith shop on Ramsey House Plantation. It will be built completely of logs, timber framing for the roof, cedar shingles, a brick forge, and it’s all going to be original... video, drawing (above), and more at source: https://www.wvlt.tv/content/news/Knox-Co-Boy-Scout-building-blacksmith-shop-for-Ramsey-House-570857581.html

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Did you enlarge your font or zoom your page in (CTRL +) such that page does not fit your browser window? My guess, click inside your browser window, then CTRL - repeatedly to zoom your page out such that it fits browser window.

The 2021 National Jamboree video is now posted: https://nam.scouting.org/

The 2021 National Jamboree video is now posted: https://nam.scouting.org/

Today, Judge Silverstein concluded "that Sidley may continue to represent BSA generally in this bankruptcy case... Haynes and Boone (another BSA attorney) must handle all matters adverse to Century that address the substantive treatment of BSA’s insurance policies with Century, claims there under, proceeds there from or that otherwise implicate insurance coverage." https://casedocs.omniagentsolutions.com/cmsvol2/pub_47373/821723_728.pdf

Digitizing public records less our history is lost. In this example WW1 burial records Particularly now with the pandemic, there are a lot of younger people looking for service hours for groups like Boy Scouts, National Honor Society or JROTC,” he said. “I think it’s an ideal opportunity to safely do some service work and help this project - creating a searchable database of soldiers’ burial cards, some of which will be linked to a digital map showing where those soldiers are buried. https://triblive.com/news/world/north-huntingdon-historian-seeks-volunteers-to-help-digitize-world-war-i-burial-records/

Tomorrow 5/29/2020 Judge Silverstein is schedule to rule on the retention and employment of Sidley Austin LLP as attorneys for BSA. https://casedocs.omniagentsolutions.com/cmsvol2/pub_47373/821162_699.pdf

In 2006, heirs of the founder of the Boy Scouts of America, Mueller and his relatives needed to reinvest money from the sale of an Illinois property in less than a year — or pay $600,000 in taxes to the IRS. Eventually, a solution came to Mueller, an architect who lives in Las Vegas, and his cousin, Michel d’Avenas, a California musician who is the son of a French count and is now known as the Pebble Beach Bagpiper. They would avoid taxes by purchasing four small hydroelectric dams in mid-Michigan near Midland, according to hundreds of pages of federal court records reviewed by Bridge. The deal was troubled from the start for trustees of the William D. Boyce Trusts, which manages the fortune of a Chicago publishing magnate who founded the Scouts at the dawn of the 20th century. In the 14 years that have followed, Mueller and the trust have clashed repeatedly with state officials, federal regulators, local homeowners and even fishermen. Very fascinating story at source: https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/two-heirs-bought-midland-dams-tax-shelter-tragedy-followed

From back in the day...thumbs up to those who recognize and name narrator.

Good question. From above document page 40-41 , Exhibit 5 Form of Abuse Claims TV Spot BSA :30 Second TV Script 72 words VO: (Voice Over) This is an important message for all current and former Boy Scouts and volunteers. The Boy Scouts of America have declared bankruptcy. If you were sexually abused in Scouting, you could receive compensation, but you must file a claim in the bankruptcy case by November 16, 2020 You may file a Sexual Abuse Claim regardless of your current age or the year the sexual abuse occurred. For more information, visit OfficialBSAclaims.com or call 1-866-907-2721. Disclaimer language for last frame of TV (only appears on screen and not in VO): Paid for by the Boy Scouts of America by order of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Said document https://casedocs.omniagentsolutions.com/cmsvol2/pub_47373/820848_695.pdf contains a revised victim application and claim procedures from those in use from the start of bankruptcy. Specifically, page 14 12. The General Bar Date Notice, the Abuse Claims Bar Date Notice, the Abuse Claims Publication Notice, a form of the Abuse Claims Publication Notice adapted for email format (the “Abuse Claims Email Notice”), and the form of television spot copy (the “Abuse Claims TV Spot”) attached to this Order as Exhibits 1,2,3,4, and 5 respectively, are hereby approved. A transcript of the corresponding hearing discussions with Judge Silverstein may be available later, perhaps August.

Silver Buffalo Reception is now posted: https://nam.scouting.org/

5/26/2020: Judge Silverstein's Order regarding (I) ESTABLISHING DEADLINES FOR FILING PROOFS OF CLAIM, November 16, 2020. 5pm Eastern Time (II) ESTABLISHING THE FORM AND MANNER OF NOTICE THEREOF, (III) APPROVING PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING NOTICE OF BAR DATE AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO ABUSE SURVIVORS, AND (IV) APPROVING CONFIDENTIALITY PROCEDURES FOR ABUSE SURVIVORS https://casedocs.omniagentsolutions.com/cmsvol2/pub_47373/820848_695.pdf But the USA Today story is more readable Initially, the Boy Scouts had proposed 80 days for survivors to come forward. The agreed-upon date provides more than twice that much time: almost six months. The Boy Scouts will be required to run a nearly $7 million awareness campaign encouraging people to come forward. The campaign will include mail and email to those who have filed complaints, as well as national television and print advertisements. ... In bankruptcy proceedings, survivors who file claims are considered unsecured creditors. The Boy Scouts, as the debtor, will have a fiduciary duty to equitably pay out those claims based on the organization's total assets and the amount of money the nonprofit group owes to other entities, along with a consideration of how payouts will affect the organization's survival. It will do so via the creation of a Victims Compensation Trust. How the trust will be funded is shaping up to be the central argument in the proceedings – namely whether assets owned by the more than 260 Scout councils will be included in funding for survivors. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/05/26/boy-scouts-bankruptcy-deadline-abuse-survivor-claims-set-november/5229497002/ https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/2020/05/27/november-deadline-set-sex-abuse-claims-boy-scouts-case/5259464002/

A National study or survey...

I thought much the same, then Chapter 11 started and problems with our multitude insurance providers surfaced. I wondered if the BSA can continue to provide liability insurance? Who would sell us a "thrifty" policy? Perhaps liability shift downs to CO or units - who would obtain insurance, do background checks as they now "own it"? The BSA version 2.0 would not "recharter" rather just yearly "license" CO's or units to use BSA program and access training material. Imagine the EULA for that? I could see market competition to license local youth groups as happened with baseball - Little League or Cal Ripken or local town leagues. My $0.02,

Were any changes to the Charter and Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America announced? Will we have a Chief Scout Executive or is that one of the sacrificed sacred cows?

Agree, given the situation back in July 2019, IMHO the focus should have been on more immediate priorities rather than let problems continue to fester - recharter fees, background check privacy issues, GSUSA trademark suit, transparency (survey issues), arrogance ...not musical chairs re-org, creating another IT roadmap, ... 3. Is the National Council effectively identifying and communicating with their stakeholders? 3. How can National Council better listen and respond to the needs of scouts and volunteers? "We did not do this in a bubble." Interviewed the Key 3 of 50 councils, all Regions, and half of the Areas,as well as members of the National Cabinet and half of the Executive Board members , also another online survey was done of 1000 or more volunteers and professionals... "and you know what we all have very similar thoughts on change. Some approach it differently, but we are more aligned than opposed." Dan Ownby, Chair Elect Sounds just like scouter.com My $0.02

New Hampshire Daniel Webster Council will not open summer camps for 2020 season. Notably this would include popular Griswold Scout Reservation (Hidden Valley Scout Camp and Camp Bell) and Camp Carpenter (Cub Scout resident camp). https://www.unionleader.com/news/nh-boy-scout-camps-will-not-open-this-summer/article_f65731ed-7e14-540e-966f-f39d14494d0b.html No update yet regarding Camp Wanocksett which is also in NH but run by The Heart of New England Council in Massachusetts.

Well for one, those systems can tell you the number of current members.

From that video, Dan Ownby, the new Chair?, stated that last July 2019, the National Executive Committee commissioned executive teams (10 members each) to deliberate on one of "six key areas" to "secure the future" that effort was called "Project Churchill" addressed. Time 50:00 "the six key areas" 1. How do we keep young people safe? 2. Are the BSA programs aligned with today's youth people? 3. Is the National Council effectively identifying and communicating with their stakeholders? 4. Do we have the most effective organizational structure? 5. Are there changes that will make the National Council more effective? 6. How do we build a solid financial path for the future? Each executive committee was to fact-find and deliver recommendations by June, 2020. "We did not do this in a bubble." Interviewed the Key 3 of 50 councils, all Regions, and half of the Areas,as well as members of the National Cabinet and half of the Executive Board members , also another online survey was done of 1000 or more volunteers and professionals... "and you know what we all have very similar thoughts on change. Some approach it differently, but we are more aligned than opposed." The Executive Committee is all aligned with the set of changes. Time 56:00 The Changes: (previously revealed on forum)

IMHO, if Judge Silverstein disqualifies Sidley Austin*, the corporate law firm which the BSA retained in Dec, 2018 to "explore" bankruptcy, there would be a pause in the bankruptcy case - time for a smaller, specialized outside corporate leadership team to come in and see us thru bankruptcy which would include recommending their replacements once the bankruptcy settled. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/05/06/boy-scouts-bankruptcy-lawsuits-hit-local-councils/5175146002/ ...the case hit another potential snag. In federal court in Delaware, Judge Laurie Silverstein held a hearing to review Century Indemnity Company’s objection to work being done on the case by Sidley Austin, a corporate law firm retained by Boy Scouts. The insurance company argued that it is a conflict of interest since it previously worked with Sidley Austin in a dispute over insurance payouts involving Boy Scout sexual abuse claims. Sidley represented Century in a dispute with Lloyd’s of London over reinsurance Century purchased from Lloyd’s to help cover major claims events. Lloyd’s refused to reimburse Century for settlements in Boy Scout sexual abuse cases, leading to a lengthy legal dispute. In recent years, the Boy Scouts have battled with insurance carriers who refused to pay out claims, saying the Scouts failed to take effective measures to prevent continued abuse. In 2018, Boy Scouts sued six of its carriers including Century. Experts include insurers’ refusal to pay out claims as one of the driving factors leading Boy Scouts to file for bankruptcy.

Hopefully NEW people!