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Among other matters to be addressed in bankruptcy court: the fate of the Boy Scouts’ assets; the extent to which the organization’s insurance will help cover compensation; and whether assets of the Scouts’ 261 local councils will be added to the fund (Recall some Councils are also litigants in current lawsuits) and whether a U.S. Trustee will be appointed. Ahead of the Chapter 11 filing, lawyers said that because of the organization’s 50-state presence, as well as its ties to churches and civic groups that sponsor scout troops, a bankruptcy by the Boy Scouts would be unprecedented in its complexity. It would be national in scope, unlike the various Catholic Church bankruptcy cases, which have unfolded diocese by diocese. Source: (many others ) https://kvia.com/news/us-world/2020/02/18/boy-scouts-file-for-bankruptcy-due-to-sex-abuse-lawsuits/ https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2020/02/boy-scouts-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-wave-of-sexual-abuse-claims.html

Filed in federal bankruptcy court in Wilmington, DE. https://kvia.com/news/us-world/2020/02/18/boy-scouts-file-for-bankruptcy-due-to-sex-abuse-lawsuits/

Update Feb 14, 2020: Whitetails Unlimited steps up. The Clearfield County Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited will help the Bucktail Council recover after a recent burglary at its Camp Mountain Run Boy Scout Camp, announced WTU Field Director Clyde DeHart on Thursday. ... DeHart said Whitetails Unlimited will hold its chapter banquet next month, and it will raise grant funds that will help replace the firearms and bow that were stolen. Funds will also help increase the security of the camp’s storage area. “The boy scouts do a great job teaching firearm safety and skills every year,” he said, adding that “… we want to make sure they can continue their programs without interruption. “… Whitetails Unlimited has a long history of supporting responsible, safe youth shooting and firearm safety programs, and we’re proud to continue that tradition in Clearfield County.” More at source including banquet information: https://gantdaily.com/2020/02/14/whitetails-unlimited-to-help-boy-scouts-recover-after-recent-camp-burglary/ Scout salute to Whitetails Unlimited,

Working with outdoor adventure businesses may become more common if National and Councils sells their high adventure camps but IMHO, units can do this on their own without National forming partnerships. I would like National to rebuild our relationships with the military as the Sea Scouts did with Coast Guard. My $0.02 ,

Historical note: As I recall, the most recent National organizational restructuring was in the summer of 2008. Mazzuca wanted National to focus on council needs and commissioned a study by McKinsey & Co towards that goal. Is that study available? A restructuring of National volunteer committees also occurred. Perhaps this time, the focus should be on scouts and the realization all Scouting is local... a bottom up restructuring.

Back then, we were also required to have a dime in our pocket for emergency phone calls using a pay phone. No 911 back then, you dropped a dime and dialed 0 for operator.

Seems a strategic measure for Publication group facing downsizing. The inspection sheet is out of touch with economic reality. Our SPL developed their own uniform sheet and I see that as the future direction with a continuing decrease in Scout shop purchases.

An current org chart would be helpful.

My thought was this was a new position, call it Ranger for now. Similar District resource as certified Rifle and Archery instructors, and RSO's but likely paid.

As a start...hire @Sentinel947 to pilot this at a district of his choice AND listen to his advice for growth to other districts. Perhaps establish coop relationships with colleges which offer outdoor related majors . Some juniors and seniors are over 20, though IMHO National should recognize 18yr olds as adults. Right next door to Summit,: https://admissions.wvutech.edu/academics/majors/adventure-recreation-management Maine: https://www.unity.edu/academics/certifications/recreation/ Minnesota: https://cehsp.d.umn.edu/departments-centers/center-environmental-education/undergraduate-degrees/environmental-outdoor-ed Another $0.02,

Agree some Scoutmasters need help with this. What if District had two or more experienced, enthusiastic, fit , young adult outdoor guides available to units at no cost? Maybe members of a local college outdoor club, former Philmont rangers and other super scouts, REI employees, graduates from college outdoor education programs, Maine Guides, ... Like a Council Philmont visit, they would visit a troop , talk about their adventures, answer questions, hope scouts and adults take hook....Ok lets start planning this trek...and help provide two deep leadership for weekend trek. My $0.01,

Update 2/11/2020: Opportunities, Inc. Scouts with Disabilities Troops 6101 held the first Court of Honor at Opportunities, Inc. on Tuesday, February 11th in conjunction with the Caddo Area Council, BSA. The event recognized the achievements of the troops 20 members. Family was invited to attend, as well as prominent members in the scouting community who are affiliated with the troops. The members of Troops 6101 advanced in rank to “Scout,” the first rank in the Boy Scouts of America. The Scouts received their official Scout shirts and a framed Scout rank badge to commemorate the occasion. Scout Salute, Source link: https://txktoday.com/news/opportunities-inc-scouts-with-disabilities-troops-6101-court-of-honor-ceremony/

Good to see Bryan on Scouting also reported on this story today. 👍 https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2020/02/12/boy-scouts-of-america-partners-with-sexual-abuse-support-service-to-provide-support-to-victims/

The BSA is entering a five-year partnership with 1in6, a national nonprofit that provides various resources and support services to male survivors of sexual abuse. The organization’s name derives from studies which conclude that about one in six men in the U.S. have experienced sexual abuse. The BSA said the partnership will enable 1in6 to expand its 24/7 web-based helpline chat service, which helps survivors connect quickly to a trained advocate for abuse victims. The BSA said the partnership will allow 1in6 to expand the number of online support groups for men who were sexually abused from two to five each week. For years, the Boy Scouts have offered to fund in-person counseling for any current or former scout. Michael Johnson, the Boy Scouts youth protection officer, said he became convinced that 1in6 could offer a broader range of survivor support after hearing about it from an abuse victim, Jason Lee. More at source: https://apnews.com/c86a6362e667b47b5835b8b910291e9d https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2020/feb/12/boy-scouts-to-expand-abuse-help-service/

4. After National Annual Meeting, Executive Council should, at their next meeting, receive a written report from Council attendees. Report would reveal NAM announcements, policy and rules changes, elections, votes taken (and their votes), ...and be entered into minutes.

The Executive Council needs good people but guided with sound rules to effectively serve and oversee council operations. Some thoughts 1. Post on Council website the names of all Executive Board Members (not all Councils do) , the Board Bylaws., meeting minutes, ... 2. Key 3 and Board of Directors may attend meetings but they are not members, have no vote, and cannot chair or otherwise control meetings. 3. Quorum is 50% of all Executive Board members (not 50% of all those present). Members may assign proxies or send votes electronically. Board should be representative, transparent, independent. My $0.01

IMHO, Leaders address their troops before they undertake new, demanding and perhaps traumatic events. Leaders show up. My $0.02,

Camp Mountain Run, Penfield, PA: Sometime between Jan. 18 and Feb. 8, someone damaged the door handle and was able to get into the side locked door of a gun storage room...six guns (four rifles and two shotguns) and a compound bow, worth more than $2,000 in total. They also attempted to pry open a metal pistol box. If you know who might have been involved with this break-in at the Bucktail Council camp, please call State Police in DuBois at 814-371-4652. Stolen items: Savage Mark II .22 caliber rifle – $379 Savage Mark II .22 caliber rifle – $379 Savage Mark II .22 caliber rifle – $379 Savage Mark II .22 caliber rifle – $379 Remington Fieldmaster 870 20-gauge shotgun – $400 Remington Fieldmaster 870 Jr 20-gauge shotgun – $330 Genesis Original compound bow – $179 Damaged items: Door handle – $30 Black metal lock box – $30 https://www.connectradio.fm/2020/02/10/four-rifles-two-shotguns-and-compound-bow-stolen-from-bucktail-council-camp/ https://gantdaily.com/2020/02/08/state-police-investigating-burglary-at-camp-mountain-run/ deja vu all over again,

Last week at our 110th anniversary, did I somehow miss a Scout Week message from our President/CEO or anyone else on our National Executive Board?

Update: Our 100 year old Eagle scout has had some Scout Week so far. Super Bowl 54: Delivered coin for toss at start of game. Tues. Feb 4: Promoted to Brigadier General and honored at the State of Union. Scout Salute,

Ron Robinson, on left, earned his Eagle Scout rank at 14 back in 1959. Ron's son Ryan earned Eagle. Recently, his grandson Nathan, on right, also earned Eagle at age 14. Congratulations to all three. Story link. Note how much wider our old sashes were, material was thicker too. Ron's Scout Sign necker slide was likely carved from a Make-Your-Own kit which were popular back in the day. Also looks like a full size necker, properly worn over the collar.

IMHO, our new President and CEO should tear down the walls, login, and respond directly to the comments (11 as I write ) in that article. That would be a good change.

Could be. If so, a good start on changing that culture would have been an outsider becoming CSE. IMHO, of the Key Three, only the National Commissioner need come from commissioned ranks. My understanding, members please correct, of the United Kingdom Scout Association Key Three (if they use that term): Chief Scout: Bear Grylls, an outsider with military, outdoor, media, and business experience Chief Executive: Matt Hyde , an outsider with organizational management experience Chief Commissioner: Tim Kidd, commissioner experience, works in IT My $0.01

Huh? He is listed as CEO and President in that article and according to the latest Charter and ByLaws , Article IV, Section 2 Corporate Officers Clause 1. The officers of the Corporation shall be the following employees: President, who shall be the Chief Scout Executive and Chief Executive Officer; Treasurer, who shall be the Chief Financial Officer; and Secretary, who shall be the General Counsel. CHIEF SCOUT EXECUTIVE Clause 2. The Chief Scout Executive shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the Executive Board and shall serve as the chief executive officer of the Corporation. The Chief Scout Executive shall be a voting member of the Executive Committee, Co-Chair of the National Leadership Council, and an ex officio nonvoting member of all other committees except the Governance and Nominating Committee, where the Chief Scout Executive shall serve as staff advisor. The Chief Scout Executive shall not serve after attaining the age of 65 years.

I like @mashmaster borrowing suggestion. Start with your scout's personal safety - gloves, glasses, mask, headlamp.. in kit. Don't worry if you don't have "this" or "that", a WFA class will teach what "this" and "that" you should carry and if you don't, how to improvise from what you do have. For example, using a belt as a tourniquet. Definitely pay attention to other bleed stop (e.g QuikClot, Woundstop) tools. I have bought supplies from Chinook who have been helpful. https://www.chinookmed.com/ My $0.01