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Just got back from Camp and the Camp Commissioner recommended a "Bounce" dryer sheet in the pocket at all times to ward off ticks and chiggers. He said he periodically takes it out and wipes exposed skin surfaces with it, and had not had a tick problem in 4 weeks. We had a good crop of deer ticks this year, and DEET was pretty much ineffective. Has anyone else heard of this?

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What are the BSA membership requirements for Venturers? Can the CO add to those requirements? If a female (or male) Venturer became a parent while registered, would they be kicked out? Tough questions.

A wood badger wearing an unauthorized insignia???? GASP! Out of curiosity, I found the square knot at the following site http://www.inclusivescouting.net I also found the following at the same website: "To be a person of strong character, guide your life with honesty, purity, and justice. Respect and defend the rights of all people. Your relationships with others should be honest and open." -- The Boy Scout Handbook "Practice what you preach. . . . The most destructive influence on boys is adult inconsistency and hypocrisy." -- The Scoutmaster Handbook T

It relates so far as to illustrate the point that "the only constant is change." The BSA will change, as it has been changing constantly over the years. When the Cub program was introduced, Den Chiefs were in charge of Dens. Den Mothers came later. Then they became "Den Leaders". When I was a Cub, women ran the dens, but men ran the Packs. In the Troops, the women's role was to make sure there were good refreshments at Courts of Honor and to receive their "Mother's Pin". I was an Explorer when our Post went coed in 1970. The trend continued, now we have female Scoutmasters, female "Arr

I guess the biggest thing I have a problem with is the cavalier, "in your face" attitude, which I hope is not the intended perception. The original post stated, "She is over 18 years old and has decided to start her family." Morality issues aside, if this is the case, the young lady is incredibly stupid. Another reason not to be viewed as a role model. Taken at face value, my perception is that this is not viewed as an "unfortunate circumstance". It sounds like it was a conscious decision to become pregnant out of wedlock. I had a similar thing happen in my troop, only it was one of

I can think of no scout function where tipping someone within the organization would be appropriate. Tipping MAY be appropriate at something like an FOS dinner where the wait staff were not registered members providing "cheerful service".

And how do you propose that the BSA make up that funding if someone can't prove their moral "pureness"? Double the cost of uniforms? Close camps? $200 annual registration fees? Merge councils and lay off professionals? Get out your checkbook, because your FOS donation will need to have a coupla zeroes added. Oh, and by the way...you need to find a new site for the National Jamboree...FT AP Hill is Federal property.

The Tidewater Council, which covers NE North Carolina, has resurrected the Outer Banks Historic Trail medal to commemorate the 100th anniversary of flight. The year's activities culminate in a Camporall on 10-12 October 2003 at the Dare County Airport, Manteo, NC. For details see http://www.tidewaterbsa.com or call the Council office at (757)49-SCOUT

Are you guys talking about "Textiles" MB?

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To answer a question in an earlier post, this is cut and pasted from an asthma web site...not all triggers affect all asthmatics the same. In a camping environment, triggers can take the form of campfire smoke, exertion, cold air, bug spray, dust, mold spores, etc. Each asthmatic has to know their level of sensitivity and which triggers to avoid. Needless to say, tobacco use in the presence of youth members is a no-no. "Common triggers of bronchoconstriction include everyday stimuli such as: Cold air Dust Strong fumes Exercise (For more information, please refer to Exe

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I can see having a new DE spend time at camp to see that part of Council operations. I can't see having them all spend every day at camp, especially if there is a camp staff to run things...who's minding the store back home? This is happening at my COuncil this year, too...although it's the first year they have been ordered to. All of the DEs have been assigned to be on camp staff. Maybe it's a trend?

It is unconscionable that the SE will not return your calls on a Youth Protection matter. If you have the resources, I would contact an attorney to write him a certified letter, copy to Mr. Roy Williams, Chief Scout Executive in Irving. You MUST not let this slide. The best answer is not to give up and find another troop...this leader needs to be removed and possibly charged.

Bob, you just don't get it. It has nothing to do with being pregnant. It has everything to do with being an "avowed" adulteress. "Look at me, I'm pregnant...ain't that great?" Now it seems we need a list...which immoral and sinful behaviors are OK and which will bar your membership from BSA. I'm all for standards...but not if they are not applied fairly and consistently. As I have stated elsewhere in this forum, if we ban gays then where do we stop? Some bad role models are OK? Can't have it both ways...kids see right through that kind of doublespeak. If we are to be effective

Isn't it amazing how the definition of "morally straight" keeps changing? If the BSA is to be consistent in it's active discrimination against the morally flawed, there is no choice but to deny her membership. Otherwise, someone in Irving needs to explain to me why being gay is prima facie evidence of immorality and a bad role model, but being an unwed mother is not. Our kids are confused enough without having to sort out the mixed messages.

Well, this thread is going to get interesting.... Is this a test?

Sounds like a local rule, fb. Don't think we do it that way down south. I can see maybe First Class, since younger scouts can be as much a pain as the Cubs, but Life or above sounds overly excessive. In fact, I'm sure that if they are qualified to be a Den Chief, they are welcome at Day Camp, as long as they remember which side of the Blue/Green fence they're on.

When given the choice, I check the box for "native American." I was born in Pennsylvania, so I guess that describes me. It doesn't ask for the nationality of my ancestors. dsteele has a good point...behavior is more important to me than skin color. But, unfortunately there seems to be a correlation more often than not. Case in point, yesterday, I had the privilege of taking half a day off to spend it waiting in line at the DMV office. 3 hours for a 5 minute transaction. But while there, I got to observe. 4 young men wearing "hip-hop" garb came in and commenced to converse in very l

"I'm no more a trained investigator than you are, possible less so, but that's life. What would you do?" I would turn the matter over to trained investigators. There are two possibilities...either a misguided but well meanining adult was soliciting door to door, or a crime was committed. If an e-mail to all Unit leaders and/or an announcement at roundtables does not turn up the perp, then let the authorities sort it out.

Rooster said, "If a man is willing to debase himself, despite Gods precepts and natures roar which scream its perversity, just so he can obtain physical gratification, then yes - I consider him a potential threat to my child." I guess smokers are out too? 'Bout time!!!

Been to Guam. Loved the island...hated getting there. Our travel folks put me in the Cliff Hotel up by the Naval Hospital (biggest cucarachas I've ever seen) before I realized I could stay at the Tumon Bay Hilton for the same govt rate! I was so tired I didn't care the first night. Looks like a great place to go Scouting!

Actually, what Yarrow said was: Boy things are getting ugly in another local troop. A young boy, going to canoe base, still can not swim well enough. The parents are insisting on having other stronger swimmers be in the canoe with him. Or they have also suggested hiring a lifeguard to go in his canoe. How much teeth do the troops have to prevent a safety disaster like this one looks. He has been working with camp personal and doing private lessons for months. I believe he has the swimming badge although I don't know how. I have Swimming MB, Lifesaving MB, Canoeing MB, Rowing MB, BSA L