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The troop I work with always takes Class 1, Class II and a notorized form from the parents that gives permission for medical treatment on every outing.

This is not an answer to your question about to proceed, but I'll add something to discussion. The troop I work with has an appointed SPL. The size of the troop is 90+ boys in 8 patrols. Campouts are typicaly attended by over 60 scouts. There are 2 ASPLs, both appointed by the SM. The SPL is in position 9 months - then is succeeded by an ASPL, and a new ASPL is appointed. The leadership path is to be an ASPL for 18 months, then SPL for 9 months. Should one of the ASPL's leave - there is another available.

The main reason for this is the size of the troop. The effort to manage and run a troop of 90 + is no small task. Several boys have become ASPL's, only to find they did not have the time commitment to devote. They either stepped down, or asked to be skipped over for SPL.

Do you know if this is being held at the same location as Eurojamb will be next summer ?

Some of my very old BSA neckerchiefs are square. So yes, you folded them first to make a triangle, then folded them along the long ends several times, depending on the size of your neck and shoulders. They were folded, not rolled, and were worn over the collar.

If you want to own a piece of history, there's a guy auctioning off Bill Hillcourt's original Wood Badge neckerchief on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39656&item=3906997299&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Is this what you're looking for ?

http://www.muldoons.com/sgarter.html

He may have been referring to Scotchguard, by 3M. It is an aerosol fabric protector that repels water and spills.

Back in the day, we used it to spray our bluejeans before going skiing.

I'm not OGE, but I did save alot on my car insurance.

Current shorts are 7" inseam for youth sizes, 9" inseam for adult sizes.

The Boy Scout Camp in North Georgia ( Woodruff Scout Reservation ) uses the outfitter Whitewater Express ( www.whitewaterexpress.com ) for the trips. All boys at the scout camp either go to the Ocoee ( older boys ) or the Nanthahala - in North Carolina for younger scouts. The Nanthahala is more of a float than whitewater trip. The scout camp serves about 600 - 700 scouts per week

The TVA releases water from the dam only on certain days - no water release on Tues and Wed, Middle Ocoee on M,Th,F and Middle and Upper Ocoee on weekends.

Yes, float is a relative term. All rafts have guides, and all participants are required to wear helmets.

There are a number of outfitters that handle the Ocoee: OAC, Wildwater Ltd, Ocoee Rafting, etc. just to name a few. Most have been around for a number of years, and many have cabins and camping on site. You take buses from the outfitters to the river. Many have additional activities that they offer as well: horseback, other rivers, climbing, rapeling.

The outfiter that the BSA camp uses - referenced above - also handles the horsemanship merit badge as a one session requirement. You may be able to talk to them about setting up one for you, too - if interested in trail rides or horsemanship.

As a side note, the 1996 Olympic Whitewater course was on the upper part of the Ocoee, not the part below the dam, where the raft trips occur.

In the BSA, they've almost always just been truth and knowledge, with a little outdoors thrown in for good measure.

Initially the fleur-de-lis was chosen as the scout sign. Since a plain fleur-de-lis cannot be copyrighted ( much the same way a plain triangle or square cannot ) two stars were added. These were initially described as "the two eyes of the wolf cub, having been opened before he became a scout."

The trefoil ( fleur-de-lis ) is the mariner's compass sign of the North - showing the true way.

The BSA added the shield and eagle, and the stars were initially described as being the scouts guide by night, symbolizing the ideals of light, truth and knowledge - which are fundamental in the Scout Movement

In the late 30's - 40's the stars were designated to symbolize the ideals of truth and knowledge, which are foundations of strong Scout citizenship.

They guide the scout by night, and symbolize the great open, wondrous out-of-doors.

By the 60's they symbolized the ideals of truth and knowledge of the Scout movement, and suggested a Scout's outdoor life.

In the 70's - they were still truth and knowledge, but they 'reminded' you of the outdoors.

By the 80's the two stars symbolized truth and knowledge, and the outdoors in scouting.

Now, we're back to just Truth and Knowledge, since there are just two stars. The outdoors was always there, just as an overall reminder, or suggestion.

It is ironic that you picked this essay to quote from, since you "..left college disgusted." Ayn Rand concludes by stating:

The educational establishment has to be foughtfrom bottom to top...from without and from within.

This last is addressed to the many intelligent youths who are aware of the state of higher education and refuse to go to college or, having gone, drop out in revulsion. They are playing into the comprachicos' hands. If the better minds desert the universities, this country will reach a situation in which the incompetent and the second-rate will carry the official badge of the intellect and there will be no place for the first-rate and independent to function or even to hide.

To preserve one's mind intact through a modern college education is a test of courage and endurance, but the battle is worth it and the stakes are the highest possible to man: the survival of reason.

The time spent in college is not wasted, if one knows how to use the comprachicos against themselves: one learns in reverseby subjecting their theories to the most rigorously critical examination and discovering what is false and why, what is true, what are the answers.

Our district has just such a camporee. Adult leaders only - it has been held every year for over 30 years. The adults from each troop form a patrol, or multiple patrols, come up with a name / flag / cheer / outfit.

There are standard boy scout events ( knots, fire, etc. ) as well as others that you would not find at a boy event ( axe throw ). There is a campfire, with skits and songs. Many scouters, that have left the district still come with a patrol from their new troops. Lots of ideas exchanged and a good time had by all

This may be a non-issue. What merit badges have a requirement that says "use a book..." Only one or two that I'm aware of even mention books.

American Heritage has somes options: "read a biography.." and "read a historical novel..." The intent is to use a book, but an online book could meet the requiremnt.

Reading has a requirement to select 6 books from the library and read them, and to select books to read from another source. This one requires books.

There may be a few more. Most that have to do with researching something just state the requirement as "Research..." or "Gather research on..." without stating the methods.

I'm just referring to the printed requirements, though, not what is in the merit badge pamphlets as additional material.

It is a trade-off: less gear vs. more impact. We used shelter halves, which were only the sides of the pup tent. That meant we had to dig trenches around the tents for water runoff. We had no sleeping pads, so we piled up loose leaves, to put our sleepings bags on. In addition, we cooked only over fire or hot rocks, so no stoves to carry.

One boy, who had no pack, used to roll his gear up in the sleeping bag lengthwise, and wear it over his shoulder. He carried food and other things in a 'Grit Newspaper' bag over his other shoulder.

I can recall strapping things to the outside of the Yucca pack, since it was so small.

I think I can safely say that many of us have heard the word 'effeminate'. It's not that unusual, and we do get out now and again. But I haven't heard of the word 'effeminancy'. You may want to check your spelling on that one.

I still have mine. We used canvas shelter halves for tents then. We would roll the sleeping bag lengthwise, then roll the shelter half around it. We would then tie it horsecollar style around the pack. This would free up space for food, clothes, trenching shovel, etc. in the pack. A big problem was the shoulder straps were small and unpadded, so we put a folded shirt or towel under the straps.

regarding stalking, the 2nd class requirments were to do two of the following:

- follow 1/2 mile trail made with trail signs or somebody dragging a whifflepoof

- follow 1/4 mile the tracks of person or animal in soft ground or snow

- stalk another Scout for 1/2 mile, without being seen by him

I believe it has more to do with the inherent nature of these two sports, rather than acceptable risk. The G2SS states that boxing, karate, and related martial arts (except judo, aikido, and Tai Chi )are not authorized activities.

With some martial arts ( aikido, judo, etc.) there are no striking, hitting, chopping, kicking or punching movements - as would be found in karate or boxing. Aikido, for example, uses throws and joint locks, focusing on using an opponents energy to gain control. Karate, in addition to throws, uses strikes.

Regarding impact contact - many of the sports listed for requirement #3 - the team requirement - could involve contact (basketball, fencing, field hockey, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, team handball, and wrestling).

As a side note, it is interesting that football is listed for a possible team sport, yet, according to the G2SS "...Varsity football teams and interscholastic or club football competition and activities are unauthorized activities"

In regards to the comment on whether you will be held personally liable, and open to both criminal and civil prosecution, I'll just let that one pass.

The G2SS is pretty clear on this:

...Coed overnight activities require male and female adult leaders, both of whom must be 21 years of age or older, and one of whom must be a registered member of the BSA

The 15th World Jamboree was scheduled for summer 1979 in Iran. However, political unrest caused the Jamboree to be cancelled (the Shah was overthrown in January 1979). In its place, 27 encampments were scheduled throughout Europe for those Scouts who had planned on attending the World Jamboree. One of these was Dalajamb held in Kopparbo, Sweden.

He was on the NBC Today show this morning. The family was interviewed in front of the burned out house. He was in his scout uniform.

How many boys registered? 78

How many boys active? 72

How many Patrols? 6

Does your troop go to summer camp in or out of Council? one week in council / one week out

Does your troop go to Dist/Council Camporees? yes

Does your troop support FOS? yes

Does your troop sell Popcorn? If not, what are your fundraisers? no. no fundraiser

Does your troop use NSP, FCFY method? no to NSP, yes to FCFY

Does your troop have a Venture Patrol? no

Does your troop have a feeder pack? yes

How does your troop recruit non-Cub Scouts? no

Has your troop seen your Unit Commissioner in the past 6 months? no

Is your Unit Commissioner helpful or a pain? n/a

Does your troop leaders attend Roundtable? yes

How many members are on your troop committee? 25+

Is your troop boy led? yes

Troop size is 78, with 1 SPL and 3 ASPLs. 6 patrols.

On campouts, there are usually about 45 to 50 scouts and 15 to 20 adults. SP and ASPLs eat with adults, but camp by themselves. Each patrol camps separately.

There are about eight or so 16/17 year old scouts that are each assigned to a patrol as an instructor. If they go on campouts, they eat with the patrol they are assigned to.

There was a Camp Child in Plymouth, MA ( south of Boston ). I believe the Old Colony Council sold it to prevent bankruptcy a while back.

Roy Moore has every right to acknowledge God, but no right to put himself above the law. The rule of law dictates that a losing party in a lawsuit follow court orders.

This was not about a public display of the Ten Commandments, but was about the state of Alabama's chief judicial officer's willful and public defiance of a court order.