ScoutDad68

I am all for the Boys making the "Laws", but what about the consequences for not following the laws?

Scoutfish,

thanks for the reply,

I had brought up a few other questions to the Leaders which opened up another can of worms.

the troop has gone from 6 boys to 45 boys in the last year and a half.

So it is a complete change for everybody. I asked if the troop had any bylaws? The answer was, we haven't used them since 2004. I responded, with 6 boys you can probably get by with that, but with 45 boys the rules need to be passed out and followed. I feel the boys (and the parents) would enjoy scouting so much more if they new what to expect and what is expected of them.

I joined the Boy Scouts last Feb. when my son crossed over from Cub Scouts.I am an ASM. Trying to learn all I can to better assist with the troop. We recently returned home from our summer camp out of state. While there, two scouts (which are brothers)got into an arguement that turned into a fist fight. They were in the Patrol area with all the scouts and the adults were in the adult area. We were called for by the SPL when things turned violent.The SM spoke with the boys to find out what the problem was and told them to stay away from each other. That is when the adults got into an argument as to what the proper protocal should be.The SM is in his first year as SM, he was a ASM for 3 years. The former SM was with us for guidence, he was SM for 6 years previous and is now on the committee.

The father of the two boys was with us on the trip. He is a parent and not a leader.He chose to not get involved with the issue.

SM says it was handled.

Committee Member said boys will be boys

ASM#1 said the father should have taken his sons home and been removed from the troop.

ASM#2 said the father should have taken his sons home and waited for the committee to meet and decide their fate.

ASM#3 said we could not punish the boys do to the aggresser has A.D.D. and that he is Special Needs.

We were 600 miles from home.

ASM#1 took his son and went home. He has since left the Troop.

The Committee is going to meet and review the case but has pretty much said it is over and done with.

Being the new guy on the block I want to do what is right. I definetly don't want it to be my son that gets beat up next time. I have been trying to find the Boy Scout Rules and haven't had much luck.

Any info from you long timers would be greatly appreciated.