scoutldr

Perhaps rather than stew over semantics, we should focus on the proper and complete wearing of the uniform.

"Class A" and "Class B" are military specific terms. The BSA prefers not to use military terms when describing uniforming.

https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34427.pdf This form has to be approved by the SE prior to any unit fundraising activity. This requirement was covered in your training.

With respect, @RichardB, if common sense were a common virtue, we wouldn't need you OR the G2SS at all, and I would not have enjoyed a 45 year career in Occupational Health and Safety as a CIH. "They" is the members of the FB group who raised the issue, insisting that ANYONE who is present to participate in an Eagle project is REQUIRED to fill out and submit a BSA Medical form. Really? Yes, we can discuss hypotheticals all day long, but your "clear and concise" language leaves little to interpretation.

Some camps run this program ... give the adults a list of things to accomplish over the week, and award a "merit badge" for completion. Not an official BSA badge, but keeps them busy.

It is not official, but could be worn as a temporary patch on the right pocket.

https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/medical-formfaqs/?fbclid=IwAR24fCLbidVsRhzUqFxvao5GIs3TijhFt4pTNduHGHcDjf46yY1pz2ASNKU Third Q/A down. This is what they are hanging their argument on. ANY and ALL Scouting activities and ALL Participants. I agree...never seen it, nor would I ever enforce it. RichardB...any thoughts?

Discussion happening now over on Facebook. Are BSA Medical Forms required of NON-BSA members (friends, relatives) participating in Eagle Projects?

I agree...when I was a Cub in the early 60s, one uniform for all...the only thing that changed was the rank badges and when one became a Webelos, the "W" diamond replaced the den number on the right sleeve. It was a serious goal and right of passage to finally be able to discard that blue uniform for a brand new green Scout uniform of the Tenderfoot. Is it a by-product of the "everyone is special and deserves recognition" attitude? "Oh, you've survived another year, now you get a new necker, belt buckle and hat!"

The only problems I see are the tent flaps are not properly rolled up. Points off on inspection! Also, if it rains, that rug is going to get wet .

My wife retired as a school nurse (RN). She had a student go into anaphylaxis due to a peanut allergy. The kid knew he was allergic and he had epi-pens, but the mom just couldn't find the time to bring one to school. Wife had to use another student's epi pen and was seriously in fear of losing her nursing license, because it was someone else's drug and there was no Dr order in place. The ER doc told her she had saved his life. Everyone sorta looked the other way, but if the kid had died, she would not have been able to continue in that job, both emotionally and legally. My 36 year old son has recently and suddenly become allergic to shellfish. He was eating some shrimp when his throat started itching real bad and closing down. He tested it again a few weeks later by taking a small bite...same reaction. So, after a lifetime of loving shrimp, he is now unable to eat it. Carrying an epi-pen in the first aid kit is risky if it is not prescribed and used for the individual prescribed. It is illegal to give prescription drugs to someone else. Just be aware of the risk you are taking.

Your GrandDad is listed as Eagle Scout #12 on that troop's website "List of Eagles" - 1957

https://www.ranker.com/list/criminal-boy-scouts/ranker-crime

Home Depot. Cut it to size.

The current requirements for Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouting, involve earning 21 merit badges including the 13 in this list[4]: Camping Personal Fitness Personal Management Swimming, Hiking, or Cycling First Aid Citizenship in the Community Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Cooking Family Life Emergency Preparedness (E-Prep) or Lifesaving Environmental Science or Sustainability Communication The above 13 are considered the "Eagle Required" badges. All others are "electives" and can be whatever the scout chooses. There are none required for advancement until Star and Life which require six MB (4 required) for Star and 5 MB (3 required) for Life, for a total of 11. Ten more must be earned for Eagle for a total of 21.

"Scuttle" as a verb, means "to sink"

Well, as I was raised (Lutheran) THE most important "duty to God" is to believe and have faith. Mark 16:16

If this was at summer camp, what was the Camp's policy? The camp I attended required ALL meds (youth AND adults) be turned in during medical check in and were held at the health lodge. Anyone needing a dose had to report to the health lodge to have it recorded. If you didn't show up, they came looking for you. Inhalers and epi=pens were the exception, of course.

Liz, thank you for being conscientious and wanting to do the right thing. Sounds like you got good advice and you will have a safe outing. If you have a chance to go to summer camp and are a good swimmer, I highly recommend taking the BSA Lifeguard course (which I used to teach). It is a fun, but valuable way to pass the week, and I guarantee you will sleep well at night! Scout on!

Last January, I turned in my registration as "Council Committee". I was hit with a $75 fee. I was told it included a new "Council Program Fee". I was floored and asked if all adults now had to pay that, or just Council/District folks. I was told it was for ALL adult registrations. No wonder units can't find "volunteers" to be Den Leaders and Committee people. Now that Mrs. Scoutldr and I are fully retired and living on 30% of our former income, I thought I would be able to devote more time to Scouting, maybe as volunteer summer camp staff, but I'm not sure I can afford it. My nearly 60 year tenure with this Council may be coming to an end.

Our Council canceled the very popular "Punkin Chunkin" weekend several years ago. It involved troop-built catapults and trebuchets.

Ok, we can't confiscate private property. We CAN call the parents and tell them to come get either the phone or their kid for violation of camp policy, which they agreed to when registering for camp.

Maybe we should let Amazon stock the drugs. Seems like they can deliver within 2 hrs for a nominal fee. Just send it by drone.

When my financial advisor found out I was a Scouter, he strongly suggested an Umbrella Liability Policy. State Farm wrote one which I have bundled with all my other insurance. Costs a coupla hundred bucks a year. I don't trust the BSA or anyone else to cover my backside.

Is that a Wood Badge woggle?