RichardB

@Eagle1993 appreciate your concerns. Scope wise, might consider that your example is estimated at .0000005% of users of an AHMR and may not work for the rest of the population. But, as you stated in an earlier post about going to "camp", the "camp" provides the electronic input. Many of those camps (especially those that that bring the same kids back for multiple years) have gone to one of a couple electronic providers. Cost $5 or so per camper per year per property (camp). $750 for your 150 kids or $57 and change per hour for 13 hours of volunteer time if I did the math right. Would

The inquiry I made @TAHAWK and @elitts offered to consider your thoughtful FAQ suggestions. Changing the Barriers to Abuse is not part of that inquiry.

@TAHAWKin your embedded example (multiple youth) , a parent is not adequate. So what is your proposed wording?

@elitts lets assume you are not a registered leader in the BSA. Just Timmy or Tammy Scouts parent. Does Timmy need to work on a MB with a MB counselor tonight? You could be the second adult. Same for Tammy working a shift in front of the local mart for that camp card or popcorn sale. Anything else, meet the two-deep leadership requirement. So, how would you make the FAQ clear, or do you think it better that the FAQ be removed. What is your solution?

Wait, a simple solution for 3-4 MM folks that works for unit, district, council and national events? Not sure what those folks at National were thinking.

The one source of truth https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/gss01/#a It would be good if you all reviewed it. @Saltface Send me the question and response in a message. I'll get that cleared up for you. RichardB

Maybe one could review the Language of Scouting https://www.scouting.org/resources/info-center/los/

I used a pair of Kelty low cots for about 6 years. They are not bad, the new models are around $80 at REI. Helinox's are supposed to be great. Cold weather (for TX) camping was a simple moving pad under the mummy bag. If you are plop camping and want elevation or storage underneath, Cabela's XL's are great, use one for spare guest bed at times.

@mashmaster was this a real image from the fire at Smilin V? If so, I'd like permission to use it, would love an original of it. Pictures of the Pam would be bonus points. RichardB

As the OP weaves its way along it might be good to review the first FAQ on why BSA has an Annual Health and Medical Record some but not all that have been batted back and forth. Q. Why does the BSA require all participants to have an Annual Health and Medical Record? A. The AMHR serves many purposes. Completing a health history promotes health awareness, collects necessary data, and provides medical professionals critical information needed to treat a patient in the event of an illness or injury. It also provides emergency contact information. Poor health and/or lack of awaren

@ParkMan - that was done about 5 years ago when we updated the FAQ's. What do you think isn't clear or needs to be added? I'll just copy and paste into the thread. Here is the link: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/medical-formfaqs/ Q. What do leaders do with the Annual Health and Medical Records they collect? A. In all cases, the information gathered is for use in conducting a safe Scouting program. Information gathered in the AHMR must be maintained and shared in a confidential and discreet manner. Some conditions may require communication to ensure the saf

Hey @Eagledad what book is this in and what page is it on? "For example, our troop lived by the 300 feet separation guideline between patrols and adults." Just asking as I don't see that as a guideline in the Scouts BSA handbook on page 25-26. Is it somewhere else? @TAHAWK quite a bit of information about the patrol or the patrol method in the Scouts BSA handbook or the older Boy Scout handbook 13th edition if you don't have the Scouts BSA one yet. The index will get you to the citations quickly.

The OP is about a meeting. Not a youth attending a MB counseling session or a sale. Two deep is not new, the second adult is now required to be 21 vs. 18 and a registered leader. It is the path forward.

Said FAQ's address the OP. BTW, the application also has furnishing the AHMR to unit leadership.......

Not sure how this can be misinterpreted (it was announced in May 2018 and went into effect 10/1/18) Source: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/gss01/#a Adult Supervision Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity involving female youth. Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age- and program-approp

So, you all do understand that the Wilderness First Aid courses come in a variety of flavors, content, etc? If certification is required (for a BSA program), the certificate from a recognized course is what matters. https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/training/wilderness-fa/ For any of you who chose to produce bling using images of the BSA, please use an approved vendor and not miss appropriate the brand or logos of other organizations. RichardB

Any bling such as this would be locally sourced and made up as you go.

https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/gss01/#a Specific to the question: Adult Supervision Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity involving female youth. Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age- and program-appropriate supervision must always be provided. (Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse

@John-in-KC Please note that the 2019 version Animal and Insect Hazards https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/gss13/ contains a link to the following reference, please review before working with mouse turds. https://www.cdc.gov/rodents/index.html

All those Scouters you have run into are correct. Candles in a tent are prohibited for BSA activities.

Suggest a review of the Barriers to Abuse as two scouts with a counselor is no longer acceptable - https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/gss01/#a Adult Supervision Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity involving female youth. Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age- and program-appropriate supervis

Cardiac related issues, for men over the age of 40 are a real issue in and out of Scouting. Hypertension is just one risk factor. Would suggest the OP engage a PCP and address the issue and potential others. Would also suggest that it's something the OP should discuss with the leadership team of the WB course, no differently than you would want a participant in your unit to address any restrictions or potential work around. Not sure where the OP is going to WB, it might make a difference.

Circle Ten Council does a WB course at Philmont Scout Ranch in August. http://circleten.org/wood-badge If you are looking for something different. I've sent several folks to this course in the past.

https://www.scouting.org/familyscouting/ is the one source of truth from the national council.

For the good of the order, atlatl is a prohibited activity. You can reference Appendix 8 of the Shooting Sports manual. Spears.