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ScoutDadof5

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  1. Thanks for all the feedback. Scoutnut...you asked about the Bobcat Badge...that was awarded at the same time as all the other stuff, at the end of the school year when they had the last COH. In regards to appealing to the CC, that person is on paper only. The COR is also really a paper figure only. I think the CM may know who that is, but I am not sure anyone else really does. We do not meet at the COR''s location, but somewhere else. Not sure why, but that is how it is. So that leaves the CM and the UC and the Committee as a whole. Knowing that the leaders of the pack form most
  2. Lots of great feedback. I''ll definitely have to take my CS Leader Book to the next committee meeting. I am definitely going to see if I can turn this around. I did chat with my DE for a moment or two today and he did see the point of getting the recognition to the boys sooner than alter and even offered to see what he could do to help if I needed it. I did tell him I did not want to start an upheaval, but I do want to make sure that the boys get thier recognitions sooner than later.
  3. Over the years, I have heard many things as to what a Unit Commissioner should do and what they should not do. I would be interested hearing what others believe a Unit Commissioner should and should not do. Do you have a story about yourself or another where something was done that exemplefies Unit Commissioner service and thier role? Do you have a story or commentart about yourself or another that speaks to what a Unit Commissioner should avoid doing with a unit? I would enjoy hearing your comments on this topic.
  4. In a short while, my district and council will once again be hosting thier annual recognition dinners. Over the years, I have enjoyed watching others selflessly give of themselves in the scouting program. To that end, I enjoy submitting nominations for worthy individuals for the DAM and Silver Beaver awards. It is a pleasure to see ones nomination go through and to see someone deserving recognized in front of thier peers. Seeing as it is the season, I was wondering what advice or recommendations others might offer up on this topic. Have you ever submitted a recommendation? How d
  5. Point well taken. It just goes to the further realization that our role models that really make a difference in our lives and in the lives of our youth are around us on a daily basis. This thread has been a bit of an eye opener for me. It makes me appreciate the volunteers and local leaders that much more.
  6. Congratulations! A job well done and just begun =) ...I used to be a good ol'' Fox, Michael
  7. Ditto on the "Sailing around the world or landing on the moon"...having 5 kids...my longtime dream of attending the 2007 World Jamboree as a Staff member came and went ...but I have 5 little kids that see me as thier role model on a daily basis. Something you said (Eamonn) made me realize something...""Outside of the area where I live, no one knows or cares what I do with my spare time, or who I am. But here in my small community the locals do know and do appreciate the work volunteer Scouter''''s do. Every time I go for a haircut the barber tells me so. I have made Scouting presentations
  8. "Wow! When did you start meetings? Ours started only a month ago and I can''''t imagine any of our Wolves being close to completing the requirements. Did they work on it over the summer?" We started back up late August and other than Cubscout Daycamp, a picnic, and a family campout, we didn''t push anything over the summer. We have several boys very motivated and working hard on thier advancement. On top of that, thier parents are quite involved. I was speaking with one of the parents and he said that he tries to work with his son 15 minutes a day on requirements whether it is in the
  9. Very interesting. It dawned on me the size of the Tarps... 40x60...thats huge, not to mention all the other ones you mentioned. I am sure that definitely is a teamwork tool! I was amazed when you told me that your CD had been on 12 other course staffs. Thats pretty amazing. I can see why he was hesitant to become a CD with some many staffing experiences, but I do like the idea that there you are limited to being the CD on only 1 WB course. I have seen some older records of previous WB courses in some of my old councils and saw several individuals who were CD''s at least 6 or 8 times each
  10. Folks, thanks for the feedback. My understanding and what I was told was that they give the scout his pocket card and then wait until the following February to give him the patch. I am working with a Wolf Den. I suspect that at least 1 will finish this month and several next month. We have some active and motivated cubs at hand. In regards to ..."Is this the way you have handled rank awards in past years or is this something new from a new Advancement Chair or Cub Master?", as far as I know, this is how it is done. I agree that the recognition should come sooner than later. Last yea
  11. When a cub scout earns thier Wolf or Bear badge, when is that awarded? I asked one of the leaders of our pack, and he indicated that the boy could get his pocket card at the next pack meeting (where they normally ge thier achievments awarded), but would have to wait until February when the Blue & Gold was held to get thier rank patch. Is that correct? That just seems like a very long time (4 monthes) for a young boy to wait to get thier advancement rank to wear on thier uniform.
  12. IMHO...whether it be a man or a woman, our youth are impacted by the presence and demeanor of the adult leaders of our scout units. I have seen discussion of role models here in the forums. Maybe scouting is not as popular as when we had some of th legendary scouters still around, but the need for solid supportive adults, leaders, and parents has never been needed more than it is today. When our youth look around them, what do they see? I won''t answer that. But, when they look around at us...yes, us as a collective group, can we say that we have positively impacted the life of
  13. Thanks for the candor with your replies. In reflecting upon my own participant experience, your comments, and the admin & Staff guides, I can see that there really is lot involved and that a fair amount of time is needed to prepare for the WB experience that is offered for participants. ...now getting the behind the scenes look at WB from a staff perspective is quite the eye opener. I looks like everyones job does require quite a bit of prep, no matter what they are doing. Granted, the SM and ASM''s have a bit more. I can also see that it appears that some of the positions (ASM
  14. Thanks for the reply. That will at least help me to locate a resource to assist with unit members and myself working on that. I do agree that the although the requirements include cub scouts, they do seem skewed towards scouts, venturers, and adults. I have not seen any discussions or documentation that help in that direction, nor have I actually seen or heard of anyone that has completed the requirements for that award. I have seen the patches and flyers in numerous council offices and scout shops, but nothing more than that in regards to making it any more visable to cubs, scouts,
  15. Thanks for weighing in. I looked at that and it shows a 2006 printing. In discussing that with other folks, they have told me that there has been several revisions and not sure what the actual "current" requirements. Granted, what you referred me tow as posted on the BSA site, but just trying to get the low down on what''s what. The unit leaders have been saying the same thing because of some discussions that have occurred over the past 6 monthes at roundatble at various time regarding this.
  16. I am just now getting back into Commissioner Service after a hiatus of a few years, having 5 kids will do that at times. I see that the Quality Unit Award is goone and replaced with a Centennial Award. When I ask about the requirements for units...ummm, there appears to be much confusion and not much clarity there. Can anyone point me in the right direction or offer up and commentary as to what is going on with that. Being involved with a Pack, from prior experience, it has always been helpful in getting leaders trained by letting them know that it also helps the unit achieve t
  17. I am interested in helping on Staff with a Wood Badge course. An opportunity has presented itself. Of interest, how much time and preparation is needed? I see in our council calendar that there are 4 Friday > Sunday weekends as WB Staff Development weekends from March > May, and August of this coming year. That makes 12 days, not full, but still 12. I know that a lot of preparation is needed. Is this representative of the level of preparation needed with a WB course? As a good ol Fox, I would like to be able to pass on some of what I have learned and experienced from WB my
  18. New here. Question is has anyone seen much activity with the BSA Fitness Award? Link below: http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=xx&c=ds&terms=fitness++award I think it is a great idea. Good stuff and a step towards getting scouts to understand some indepth info of fitness, nutrition, health, etc. I am multiple enrolled (ACM and UC) and want have been trying to work on it for myself so that I can see what it would take for scouts to achieve...how hard, what it takes, how long, etc. Ok, but on several attempts with the local district and council to find the .
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