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  1. 20 hours ago, Eagledad said:

    Seems some folks are willing to push hostility to a new level to get what they want.

    Such is the culture we find ourselves in.  "Either you agree with me, or you will be neutralized and canceled."  There is no longer room for civil discourse.  I attribute it to the way those younger than us have been raised...never having been told "no" and rewarded for anything they do, noteworthy or not.  Temper tantrums worked growing up...why not continue into adulthood?

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  2. 1 hour ago, OaklandAndy said:

    There's a mole among us...

    I know at least one member who is on the National Staff.  IF they are smart, they would be regular lurkers here, and heed what we have to say.  For some of us, our Scouting experience goes back to the early 60s.

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  3. OA has always been an "optional" Scouting program and is an individual decision.  You don't want to do OA, then DON'T.  If you take the obligation that goes with the honor, then do it with good intentions and fulfill it to the best of your ability.  If you don't want to participate after the Ordeal, then remove the lodge flap and carry on.  And don't show up at your EBOR sporting the flap and sash, because I WILL ask you questions about your OA experience.  

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  4. Just a word to the wise...make SURE you will pass the medical/physical requirements for Philmont before putting down any money and making plans.  THere were horror stories here a few years ago, when Scouters showed up for check in and failed the medical check for being overweight (they do check).  Not sure what the policy is for CPAP machines but I would be surprised if they don't have one.  I have OSA too, and would never think of doing a Philmont trek.  

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  5. 12 hours ago, AwakeEnergyScouter said:

    A spokesperson for Girl Scouts of the USA said that its policies state that Girl Scouts and volunteers are not allowed to fundraise "for purposes other than Girl Scouting."

    Sounds clear to me.  But in all fairness,  BSA has similar fundraising rules.  The name and trademarks of the BSA is not to be used in fundraising for other organizations, regardless of how righteous the cause.

  6. I can't help but think this is a societal problem.  I have work I need done and cash in hand for some handyman work.  Think I can get anyone to show any interest?  My neighbor did have someone working on his house, so I went over and talked to him to do some floor repair.  He actually came over and looked at the job, acted interested and promised to email me an estimate the next day.  I didn't really need an estimate at this point, I was ready to pay whatever he said, since in two years, it's the first time anyone has bothered to look at it.  Well, it's been 2 weeks.  Nothing.  I realize it's not a big job, but it's beyond my physical capabilities now.  Facebook is full of complaints of the same nature.  People won't return your calls.  If they do call, they don't show up when they say they will.  I don't know what the solution is.

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  7. The Rovers are back!

    Who Are the Rovers?

    The Rovers are a group of young adults aged 21-34 with a passion for the outdoors, giving back to the community, and hanging out with like minded peers.

    Our Goal

    Our goal is to provide a community for young adults who would have previously “aged out” of other Scouting programs. You don’t stop learning and growing when you turn 21, so we want to continue fostering the values of Scouting as young adults.

    The Benefits of Rovers

    The Rover program benefits the entire Scouting community. Other Scouting programs will have access to younger adult volunteers. Rovers will have the opportunity to give back and to participate in outdoor adventures without feeling like they are taking time away from other activities. As Rovers grow, we also hope to support career building, higher education, vocational workshops, and more.

    For anyone looking for a good place to stay involved in Scouting while having your own adventures, look no further!

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  8. This is where the CO/COR has power.  Spin them up and send them over to Council to DEMAND action...or else they will consider the Charter agreement null and void.  When 75% of the council's units threaten to walk, along with any associated FOS pledges, it might get their attention.  If the Pros' goals are Members, Units and Money, YOU control all of that.

  9. 12 hours ago, skeptic said:

    Sadly, the SE has finagled the board to his control more or less, and getting COR's to actually do their job is very hard.

    In my experience, the Executive Board members are hand-picked by the SE and consist of mainly large donors or those with influence and connections in the community.  And National limits who the EB can hire from a list of eligible Professionals looking for a transfer or promotion.  It is not a transparent, independent process.

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  10. Once again, I find myself reading a 16 year old thread and a lot has changed since then.  Caveat to those reading...a lot has changed in the YPT world.  So, other than, "he is no longer a Scout and the only thing he can register as is an adult ASM", ignore the rest of the thread.  Especially the part about unregistered parents camping with the troop.  

    That being said, "Welcome to the forums!"

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  11. When I earned Tenderfoot back in the stone age (around 1966),  I asked my mom to sew it on.  She said, "no, this is YOUR job now", and showed me how to thread a needle and do a simple stitch around the edge of the patch.  It was crude, uneven, and crooked, but it was mine.  I got better over the years.  I hate the newer patches with the raw edge of the twill cloth sticking out around the edge...looks cheap and amateurish.  I much preferred the embroidered edged patches which would hide the stitch better.

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  12. After our troop folded (all Eagled/aged out), and no parents willing to step up, I took on district and council roles (Training and Camping Committees).  Then the fee increases started and health began to decline, so I threw in the towel right before COVID hit.  After being almost continuously registered in the same Council since 1964 (Eagle 1970), I called to let them know I wasn't going to recharter, the only response I got was "OK, thanks."  That told me I had made the right decision...no one cared.

     

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  13. Your Council Training Committee should be offering the BSA "Train the Trainer" course....however...I doubt that showing him some BSA publication or attending a 1 day training course is going to change anyone's personality.  I have dealt with these authoritarian types before.  The best thing to do is isolate him from direct contact before you get a YP complaint lodged with Council.  If he refuses, dismiss him from membership.  THis is something that only the CO/COR can do, but you can recommend it to the Committee.  You and the Committee need to act promptly or else your troop will not survive.

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