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I think you guys gave me great answers. But let me clarirty: THis is NOT my plan. This was asked of them before I was an ASM with the troop. Back when the scouts went to a couple different troops to decide which one they wanted to join. They liked the idea and were already chomping at the bit to be boy scouts. Now, as a side note, all the boys in our Webelos den already knew how to cook..somewhat. Hot dogs, hamburgers, bacon, eggs, toast. Give my son a pot, some water and most any kind of pasta and he will cook you a past dish. One boy is a pretty darn good pizza m

No, not pro ball teams. These are guys in college who play during the summer break. Not even AAA yet. Full price tickets are $6.00 a game. When we went, scouts in uniform were free and adults associated with the scouts were $3.00 THese guys are people you never heard of unless you really follow college baseball.

Please...will somebody....anybodt answer ? LOL! Okay, Like I said, I will not push them, but will help them ( by encourageing ) them advance as much as they are ready too. I will say this about my troop, if you are signed off on something, you can bet you will know it inside, outside, and upside down. My troop also goes camping at least once every month and usually 2 times a month except month of summer camp. Looking at a few various FYFC shedules, I am thinking most of it would/could be met without even trying for FCFY . But like I said, the scouts were given

They used a generator for power. Plugs had different numbers on them. You could only go up to 5 or 6 somethinmg like that. So you could plug in two #3 cords, or three #2 cords, but not a #4 and #3 cord. If you did, the generator relay would kick out.

CONDENSED VERSION: Can youi still use the first year to 1st class checksheet even if you move at a slower place or do you follow another plan? Thanks, Mark

So, it was asked of all the scouts who just crossed into the troop, if they wanted to go for first class in first year. They all said yes of course. But what if this isn't practical or obtainable ? What if a scout changes his mind? When asked what my view of advancement was, I said that I will help and encourage the scouts to advance as much as they wanted or were ready for. I will not plow them through, nor will I hold them back. I will work with each boy at his potential and however fast he decides. I will encourge them, but not demand of them. I am not going to be a sla

In a not so related - but related topic... At our council Resident camp, there are usually 5 or 6 activity badged available, but you can only take 3 of them. WE did this because you really couldn't take 4 or 5 or all 6 and complete the requirements to earn them. Pick 3 of the 5 or 6 offered. MB Academy's could be the same way: Offer as many as you want, but only sign up for a limited number of them. Or assign a point value to each MM available and set a max point value - kinda like the generator on Green Acres. Look at all the MB's available, pick them out and make su

Deaf, It's one of those things that get generalized in this site. For every awesome, intense, by the book MB Academy that does things legitimatly and right...there are 20 that do not. Even at the Cub Scout level - Webelos Scout Saturdays. Around here, Webelos can go to a 7am to 40 pm event that serves breakfast and lunch, and the Webelos scout come home with 5 or 6 completed activity badges? LEGIT? Nah, it was rushed, things were overlooked intentionally and people figured it was "close enough". But some boys only came home with 1 or 2 activity badges and

Chris, I have been dragging my feet, but I AM going to buy a hammock! I have narrowed it down to these two choices: Light weight no-see-um http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___67907 GI style Jungle Hammock http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___41118 I will probably go with GI version because it already has the rain fly and seems like the material would be tougher than the light weight one. I have no doubt it will be heaver , but the trade off should be worth it.

I still stand with my answer too, which actually supports your decision in this case whih falls under: "that you have undesputable proof was done absolutely wrong." The class was done wrong, the MBC were not really MBC's, the scout showed up late, left early and cards were blank in the wrong places. I cannot see anybody holding any sort of good arguement agnsinst your decision. As far as seeing "adding/taking away from requirements" comments...that is a still debated thing. "I'm not adding a requirement, just clarifying ity." " But the book says a scout m

WOw! Didn't mean to write a book!

With Cub Scouts, scouts first level of division should e age/grade. THis is of course, to give an age appropriate level of learning and adventure to them. It really only doesn't work when you have a scout who is pretty mature or immature for his age. After that, it's just adults not seeing te better picture. AS far as seperating dens based on what school you go to, what neighborhood you live in or even what color hair you have ...that needs to be tossed out and done away with. Whoever decided this is doing a huge disservice to the program and boys. The only percieved be

Funny thing is, our council website still has a link for "tour Permit" but when you click on it, error 404 or something like that pops up. You have to click on teh "National Forms" link, then click on tour permits. You also don't get a signed paper copy of it afterward unless you specifically ask for it.

Well, you will find out that some volunteers do indeed wear two hats. Depending on which hats they are it is a non issue other than only having 1 offical registered title. Having an experienced Tiger DL is an awesome thing. The new Tigers will get a quality program from day one without having to deal with a trial and error session or somebody doing things wrong. Another thing to look at is this: While there "shouldn't" be a reason for people to wear two hats, reality dictates that it happens often. Maybe you have 45 parents who do absolutely nothing. You can ask them to help ou

Brewmeister , I'm the complete opposite: I sleep on my side at home because I have deep enough padding on my pillowtop matreess that It hold me just right. But when I am camping, I sleep on my back because I will sink all the way through my air matress til I hit the ground. I also tend to list from side to side. So, I end up sleeping on my back, which is also when I snore. Yeah...I snore when sleeping on my back, but not on my side.

DLChris71, Under the part " Party will travel By ( check all that apply" I wrote " personal owned vehicle " Didn't have a problem at all. Departing place was the destination itself since we did not convoy ( not allowed) and since we did not have an officail meeting spot other than the actual camp area. Plus, you figure that depending on work and what not, people will arrive at different times. I am "usually " the fist one at our campsites by a couple hours. Some folks don't get there until after dark. We start our campouts late on Friday afternoon, but some don't

Yeah, camps are just about filled ( or over filled ) up already for Cubs. Boy scouts should have already signed up and paid for or at least deposited by now. But for packs, the best stuff is done at the pack level. Summer time fun days. We went to the above mentioned ball game for June and will do it agin this June. In July, we go to a sound side beach ( no waves or undercurrent) and make a day of fishing, swimming, sand castle building, and swimming. You'd be surprised at how many things scouts would enjoy that we tend to look past because it's "boring" or "not fun"

So, if I understood your post, you have April covered, right? If not, I only offer this advice when it comes to Summertime activities: Simple, fun, and think like a kid! They do not have to be productive to be productive. Socializing, interaction , and plain fun will create the same atmosphere come fall when the pack starts meeting agin. We went to a intercollegiate summer series ball game. Our scouts got in free, led the opening ceremony, met ( and wore out ) the mascot, played the games they had every inning. Had a blast. At the end of the game they ( the ball park) shot

You know.........there are programs that are shown on tv that I do not like. Could be they are not my style. Maybe not geared to my age group, or just outside of my interests. I like watching SyFy ( although the name is stupid as all get out). I like watching The History Channel and Spike TV. Can't stand MTV or any of the shows thay show. I hate Nancy Grace and all those other "news" shows that purposely show only one side of any story and they poll callers to determine in somebody is actually guilty. I personally think tose kind of show cause people to loose touch with reality an

DLChris71, Beth at the scout office gives these out to the Committee Chairs after recharter is done She doesn't even print them until after recharter . You don't want to print cards for people who quit and you also want to make sure you have cards for those who have joined since last recharter. So, could be your CC has them, or that the CO got them in the mail. Could e that beth still has them at teh scout shop. Give her a call and she will tell you if she has them or who she gave them to.

If the signature was fake or forged, if the Blue card was not approved to start with or if it was a camp MC class that you have undesputable proof was done absolutely wrong. Other than that, if it has valid signatures...you accept it golden....wether you like it or not.

Oh wow! I totally did not even think about going to the scout shop and seeing what they might have, Brain fart on my part! Thanks!

I agree Rat! Kinda sounss like High Chancellor Adam Sutler in V for Vendetta " Mr. Dascombe, what we need is a clear message to the people of the country! This message should be read in every newspaper, heard on every radio, seen on every television. This message must resound throughout the ENTIRE INTERLINK! I want this country to realize that we stand on the edge of oblivion! I want every man, woman, and child to understand how close we are to chaos! I WANT EVERYONE to remember WHY THEY NEED US!" Sure, you want to wear the uniform right. But to say not wearing a neck

Gunny & Kudu, THis is why I am planning on buying a hammock. Been dragging my fet, but I am planning on getting one. Whenever we go camping, my back will be kinda sore after the first night, and really sore after the second night. This si using a air matress too. Part of it is the getting in and out of the tent, part is prcatically laying down on the grouind, ten getting back up and out again. Think about it: You go to your tent, squat down or hunch over to get in. At that point, you practically crwl on your hands and knees and spend all your tent time hunched over

Here's what I thought about trying: At Sam's club, next to the matresses, they sell those foam pads. We bought one for my sons bead. It's used to make a regular matress a pillowtop matress. This pad is 4" thick memory foam. Top side is flat, bottom is that egg crate design. This is not that cheap 1 1/2" foam rubber egg crate padding, but the real deal memory foam. His twin bed size pad cost $159.00 . Luckily my king size bed was already a pillow top or else I'd have to take out a mortgage on my house to get one that size! It comes with a white silky protective zip o