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How about using the shirt to make an Award Frame. https://scoutnet.scouting.org/BSASupply/default.aspx?ctgy=PRODUCTS&C2=GIFTS&C3=FRAMES&C4=&LV=3 Basically the one sold in the scout store is a shadow box frame with a backing made of shirt material with a scout shirt pocket attached in the center for $86. Purchase a shadow box frame at the craft store for about $35. Remove the back of the shirt from the rest of the shirt. Remove a pocket from the front of the shirt. Sew pocket on to the center of the cloth you harvested from the back of the shirt. Purchase a ca

" I know we heard about the police force scattering before, during and after the storm...but I wonder just how well these officers were able to handle the evacuation of their families if they were mandated to serve the city...tough call...but also noted was the apparent fortitude of the fire fighters...none have left or quit...what was the difference...or did we hear the whole story?" There are some basic differences between fire and police. Fire departments usually are quartered in a building which houses the trucks and equipment. Usually there are bedrooms, lockers, showers, bathrooms

I have some experience in this area. I have been a member of a rescue team that responds not only locally but state wide. Our team responded to flooding caused by hurricane Floyd several years ago. We responded to mud slides and flooding as a result of a hurricane last year. In both instances, we drove several hours to arrive at the flooded area and were prepared to be self sufficent for several days. Additionally we have participated in several county and state drills for public safety including train wrecks, airplane crashes, and general mass casualty incidents. I will be first

Hopefully you have reviewed the Flordia Sea Base website? http://www.bsaseabase.org/ Many of your questions are answered there including pictures, a packing list, and suggestions. 2) advice re clothes - would the lightweight "wicking" synthetic t-shirts and shorts be more comfortable than the usual cotton shorts and tees? Cotton stays wet. That can be nice when it is hot but it can be deadly if trying to keep warm in a rain storm. For a week at sea, cotton will be O.K. One of the higher priced wicking could make the trip more enjoyable. 3) advice re sleeping bag, sheet, a

It seems the cost of the uniform always comes up. While $100 seems like a lot of money to pay for a uniform, I say uniforms for any organization are simliar in price. My son is involved in soccer. He plays on at least two teams but has played on three teams concurrently. Each team requires a different uniform. 2 Shirts, Shorts, and socks. Of course he has needs two shirts, one light and one dark. At least two pairs of socks for tournament weekends. A complete set of uniforms for one team is between $90 and $120. I did not include cleats or shin guards because I consider them equip

Maybe you will be poaching the older boys but if the Boy Scout program is not keeping them interested, they be leaving BSA all together. I am not familiar with all of the Venturing programs but when I was in 30 years ago, we started an Explorer Post. At the time we designed our own uniform and decided upon a topic/theme. We choose first aid and high adventure. We limited membership to only 20 males in our charter. We encouraged all members to continue and earn their Eagle. Since we had choosen first aid, we began taking first aid classes from the Red Cross. Each class was mor

We prepare a page flyer and ask the surrounding elementary school principals in we can have them distributed in the "Friday Folders" that go home with each student. All the school has to do is place 25-30 in each teachers box to distribute to the kids. The flyer gets seen by the parents when they review the weekly work of their child. We hold a roundup at our meeting place. We have examples of projects the Pack has done like PWD cars, crafts, photo ablums, etc. Usually we open the meeting with a flag ceremony. We explain that those in uniform salute while those in civilian woul

"Pocketknives out in the wilderness lend to a degree of danger, even if the BSA safety measures are taken. If 2 or 3 guys, the crew leader, his assistant and an Adult advisor carry knives, the chance of injury resulting in evacuation and ruining a fun trip are greatly reduced. 2-3 knives are more then enough for whatever the crew may encounter, thus, the Crew is being prepared and the weight is both lightened and evenly distributed." If I remember correctly, you have to be at least 14 to go to Philmont. Hopefully troop leaders would discourage novice scouts from going. While a knife can

We ended the year with 38 active boys on the recharter list. We held a Spring roundup and had 10-12 sign up between that night and the last two pack meetings. We plan on holding a Fall roundup. Before the roundup we were targeting 17 new members. We are well on the way. We mostly need Wolfs and Tigers. We have a strong Bear den, two strong Webelos I dens, and two strong Webelos II dens with at least 6 boys in each den.

BW, You advocate personal responsibility for each individual but indicate you check each members gear before each event. Then you indicate that if a member forgot gear, you would provide them with adequate equipment. There seems to be a break down. If you checked their gear, wouldn't you realize they did not pack the correct items. You claim you do not pack extra gear for others but then you provide them with proper gear if they don't have it. You claim it is their responsibility but you are checking their gear. It sounds like you propose one theory but live another. Can you clar

When my Webelos den moved up to the Troop, we were made a new patrol. We were issued an Eagle scout as a Patrol leader. The Eagle led us for the first 6 month or so to get us up and running. After that the new patrol was on its own. Later when I earned Eagle, we had enough Eagles to form a Leadership Corps. We acted as ASPL. Once we had 6-10 Eagles at age 14-15, we formed an Explorer Post to keep the older boys involved in BSA but not active with the troop. This was all 30 yrs ago.

I learned using a BSA compass while in scouts 30 yrs ago. When I joined a SAR team, all the officers had Rangers. I kept using my $5 clear base compass and was able to complete evenly on all the compass requirements in the classroom and field. I have run many compass courses set up for SAR training. The only time I had a problem was when an ex-military fella set up the course using his GI lenstatic compass. I live in area where true north and magnetic north are only 2 degrees off. I use magnetic north and align my maps accordingly. Never had a problem. It I lived in an area where t

Electronics and Computers are the same in they are made of similar materials but different in their function. Many people spend the better part of their life in front of a computer. They come to rely on it to track and organize their life. Laptops are a way to allow you to take that oranization with you. I see video and audio devices as entertainment. A way to distract your mind. The reason I enjoy scouting is being out in the woods discovering distractions. Taking a laptop is like taking a paper notepad and pencil. It is a tool to allow me to be better prepared. MP3, DVD, I

Our Pack uses the BSA flags. Blue flags with yellow cubscout logo and ironed on numbers. The Webeloes use a similar flag with their logo. This only started when I joined the Pack. I made flag stands for each patrol and painted them Tiger Orange, Wolf Yellow, Bear Blue, and Navy Blue. I handed them out to each den leader at a leader meeting. Flags have started to show up at the Pack meetings. We see the flags at the end of a row of chairs and the den sits together. I am hoping that each den will pass their flag stand on to the rising dens so they will have the correct color. Alternatel

Be Prepared means different things to different people. Some feel fine with only the clothes on their back and empty pockets while others feel naked when they only have a truck load of equipment and had to leave the trailer behind. As a parent, I feel I need to be prepared to care for myself and handle at least one emergency for my spouse and kids. If we have multiple emergencies, then my supplies may not be able to cover all contingencies. What I take with me when I leave the house varies depending on expected time away, distance to be traveled, and planned participation in events.

Wow! I am surprised at Dan. Living the Be Prepared motto with comments like "but I bet every scout will have one, so I do not need one." Looking at most any list of 10 most essential items for a surival kit you find will Fire and Knife. While you will be carrying matches, you decided against a knife. I find it hard to imagine life without a knife. I carry a pen knife with me daily and load up with a couple of spare knifes when going camping. I realize times have changed but when I went to Philmont in '75 all of us carried 50' x 1/8" of braided nylon rope. It seems we were pulli

I think the question has split into two questions: Is D&D appropriate for Scouts to play? Should scouts be playing any games during downtime/freetime? When we go camping I always throw in a deck of cards in case the weather turns ugly and the scheduled activity is canceled. (Canoeing in a metal canoe in an electrial storm, etc.) Last campout those scouts who had arrived and setup thier campsites, needed something to occupy their time. We brought along a chess/checkers/backgammon set. The boys set up the game and took turns playing the winner. We were waiting for oth

Jeez! The answer to every question asked in all the forums is for the person to attend training. If all adults, leaders and parents, attended all the BSA training then all of BSA problems would be resolved according to Scouter Forums. Here is a fella who wants to know what he should bring to training to Be Prepared. He is trying to live the BSA motto. And what does he get? Grief for having the wrong job description patch shown on his sleeve. Instead of complaining that he is attending training under the wrong job title, you should be applauding his effort to search out training

I have yet to attend BALOO but will in the fall. Our pack has a few rules we use during campouts. Once something is in the fire, it stays in the fire. Kids love to poke sticks into the fire. Then they pull them out and wave them around. That's a no-no. Once the stick or anything goes in the fire, it stays in the fire. Maybe harsh but it solves arguements. The second similar one is nothing goes in the fire but sticks or wood. Yes, we could burn paper, cardboard, wrappers, etc. but then we have to have a list of what is good and what is bad. Easier at this age just to say nothi

What does she not like about scouting? Find out why she wants to quit. Are the meetings boring? Are her friends at school picking on her? The uniforms too dorky? It is really Moms hobby and she is just along for the ride? I think sometimes it is more difficult for the leader's kids. The kid ends up going to every event because the leader does. They go to the event but don't get special time with the parent, they get shoved to the side because the parent/leader is busy leading. So instead of getting more time with the parent, they get less. Find out why she wants to quit. The

We award ranks at each Pack meeting montly. The B&G is mostly about AOL and Webelos II. We hold our PWD on Sat morning and the B&G Sat nite. We award all the PWD trophies and awards later in the B&G to hold the interest of the younger scouts so they will stay through the AOL ceremony. We also award some badges at Den meetings. Rank and Pack wide activities (community service, summer reader, etc) are awarded at Pack meetings but individual badges such as arrow points, whitlin' chip, belt loops, etc are awarded at Den meetings. Our Pack believes often and repeated celeb

Our pack does not have such a thing. Each den buys supplies with mostly den dues. The Pack had a campout and bought rope for a knot class. I built a rope machine per the Pioneering Merit badge phamplet out of scrap lumber. We have all said it all should go in a box and made available to all dens so they can complete the various rope/knot requirements. Similar thing happened around leather craft. One den leader bought a number of leather stamps. He suggested it be donated to the Pack to allow other dens to use the supplies. They were encouraging me to pitch in my leather makin

Bert Adams Scout Reservation - Camper 72-75 Atlanta, Ga Bert Adams Scout Reservation - Staffer 76-77 Atlanta Ga Florida Sea Base Camper 78-79 Marthon Key, Fla Philmont Scout Reservation Camper - 75 Cimmaron, NM Camp Durant - Day Camp, Staffer 02-03 Sanford, NC Camp Durant - Day Camp this coming June with my Webelo!

It has been a few years since I went on the Bahamas adventure. I went twice in the late 70's. We had scouts who were advid fisherman. We had scouts who could have cared less. The adult leaders were split on their interest level. The first day the crew (scouts and leaders) meet with the captain. He offers ideas of things that he can do and the crew suggests things they would like to do. Between them they work out the agenda. We went swimming in a blue hole. A deep water swimming hole in the middle of un-inhabited island. We went swinging on the jib sail. A swing seat is

I have never been a hat person. I have lots of hair and am almost always too hot. A hat agrevates the heat. The only hat I remember wearing with any kind of pride was the red beret scout hat in the 70's. Our troop adopted the red scout beret as the offical troop hat. Some wore it like a board across their head. Others pulled down to their ears. I liked the way my flopped to one side like the military wear their berets. I think it made a jaunty presentation for a uniform hat. Not terribly useful for those of us living in the south. A lined wool hat that did not provide any