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ScouterPaul

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  1. We pretty much duplicate what mich632 does. The the patrols determine what their food budget will be for the campout (usually $10.00). The Patrol Cook does the shopping along with his parents. If he runs over the budgeted amount he has two choices 1. Beg his Patol Mates to fork over additional money or 2. Pay the overage out of his own pocket. They learn fairly quick (parents much slower) to shop wisely.

  2. Ed

    If the President Elect chooses to swear his oath on bible - he does so because he chooses to. Unless there is a law that I'm not aware of the oath or affirmation that he states is governed by the constitution.

     

    Article 2 Section 1 states the following:

    Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:--"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." It says nothing about a bible. Freedom of expression.

     

     

  3. Big_Dog

     

    I've been Den Leader, Webelos Leader and Cubmaster. I ran the Webelos as one program and mixed Webelos 1's and 2's together. In a nutshell here is how it worked. All first year Webelos earn the Outdoorsman and Fitness in the fall. It is an 18 month rotating program. The badges worked on during year 1 are worked on again in the 3rd year and the badges worked on during the 2nd year are worked on again in the 4th this allows the Webelos the opportunity to earn their Arrow of Light within the 18 month framework. Nothing stops the boys from working on any badges on their own. We believe in having a strong outdoor program for the Webelos with at a minimum of 2 Webelos campouts and as many hikes as possible.

  4. Most Useful - Tautline

     

    Most Often - Tautline

     

    Reference - I'm a knot freak and own close to 10 books on knots. I love playing around with the truckers hitch it is such a useful knot. My current favorite is the figure 8 follow-thru. I also like to teach the younger scouts the one hand bowline.

  5. OneHour - What's purdy to one person isn't to the other. I've had mine for several years and paid a lot less than 180.00. If you pay attention to the website you would find plans to build your own (A Scout is Thrifty) which I did for my first version. I liked it so well that I gave it to a friend and bought my current version. And yes you are correct about lightweight gear costing money - it seems that the lighter it weighs the more it cost. I also believe in paying for quality.

  6. All merit badges and rank advancements are awarded at the next meeting following the completion of the Merit Badge or BOR. This is usually done in a quiet informal ceremony by the SM during the SM Minute.

     

    The fourth step of advancement states that the Scout deserves to receive reognition as as soon as possible.

     

    We schedule COH 4 times a year. This is when the Scouts are formally recognized for their achievements during the previous 3 months. We are having our next COH the 1st Saturday in August and the format will be a family picnic/ceremony. This hopefuly gets as many of the Scouts family to attend as possible.

  7. EagleInKy

    That sounds like a borderline service project. Why wouldn't you count it? Do all the Scouts have the opportunity to attend? Are the Scout who do attend representing the Troop? I would personally want to give these boys credit for their efforts. They are performing a service to the pack and helping the Troops image at the same time. Win Win.

  8. NJCubScouter

     

    Do not take for fact what the gentleman from OK posted concerning pb. I for one believe that the PB discussion is the most relevant thread in a while.

     

    firstpusk - my wife will no longer allow me the pleasure of brewing any longer. Says the smell makes her ill. Are you a dark or light fan? Nothing beats a good stout.

  9. 2nd Class requirement 2a

     

    "Since joining have participated in five separate troop/patrol activities (other than troop/patrol meetings), two of which included camping overnight"

     

    Yep they do. Sounds as if your program will provide the boys with tons of activities. Keep up the good work.

  10. Ronald Reagan's proposed amendment 3/8/83

     

    ``Nothing in this Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions. No person shall be required by the United States or by any State to participate in prayer.''

     

    Article I from the Articles of Amendment United State Constitution

     

    "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

     

    To my non-legal mind they pretty much say the same. Show me where there is a Court Decision that prohibits a student/teacher/parent ect. from praying in school.

     

    "Neither the fact that the prayer may be denominationally neutral nor the fact that its observances on the part of students is voluntary can serve to free it from the limitations of the Establishment Clause..."

     

    "It is neither sacrilegious nor anti-religious to say that each separate government in this country should stay out of the business of writing or sanctioning official prayers and leave that purely religious function to the people themselves and to those the people choose to look to for religious guidance."

     

    Justice Black Engel vs. Vitale 1962

     

     

  11. Proud Eagle

     

    I'm going to make a couple of assumptions. The camp that you are referring to is Camp Crooked Creek and the DE in question would be from the Seneca District. If this is correct have these accomadation requirements been in effect since the start of Summer Camp or were they changed during the third week after Crooked Creek went through the National Camp Inspection during the second week?

     

    With all due respect, I have worked with the DE for over 4 years and have found him to be quite helpfull and usually correct on his knowledge of the program and the rules and requlations. Additionally, the Commisioner (sp?) at least during our week at camp blatantly overrode decisions of both the Camp and Program Director.

     

    As in past years the staff at this camp was extremely competent, helpfull and a joy to work with.

     

  12. I am sorry to say that I have failed to act in a scout-like fashion by allowing myself to be drawn into a mudslinging debate. I would like to apologize to any and all if I have offended them.

     

    I would especially like to apologize for my feeble attempt at humor in the posting that was referenced by Jason OK.

     

    YIS

     

    Paul

  13. Packsaddle - thank you I enjoyed the link.

     

    Rooster - I realize that the fanatical Christians in question are at the opposite ends of the spectrum than you. However, they do profess to be Christian. The one example that comes to mind would be the Army of God claiming responsibility for the bombings of an Atlanta abortion clinic and gay/lesbian club in 1997.

     

    Jason OK - Even though I didn't call you a bigot I said that you came across as one, I'll take it back. No wait - spoke to soon. I found this in another thread "Most Hollywood elites are Jews....Seculare Jews in fact. No, don't turn this into anti-Semitism. MY lord warned against it and I fully support my brothers."

  14. Man has this thread taken a nasty turn. Jason OK you read what you write? "This does include you Catholics which I have nothing against." With all due respect you come across as a bigot.

     

    Rooster "My point, you can cavalierly make the comparison and act as if one should have equal concern about extremists in the Christian community, but thats a lie - and the facts support that conclusion." I'm not 100% sure what you are saying but it appears that in your view the life of a non-christian is worth less than that of a christian. I apologize in advance if I'm reading something into your statement.

     

    Fanatical christians may not behead someone, or fly planes into buildings, however, they do use bombs and have done so recently.

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