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Had an ASM once who told us about his youth experience...his SM would just tell the SPL the date and location of the next camping trip and would not say another word about it. It was up to the SPL/PLC to carry the ball from there...make notifications, arrange transportation, menus, collect money, get the troop gear in order, etc. Talk about boy-run. In my troop, no one would show up. The youth nowadays don't seem to think about life more than 30 minutes in advance. (By the way, a student in one of my recent SM courses took offense at the term "boy-run". Suggested that "youth-run"

I'm a YP instructor and have not seen this in any of the materials. I agree this is probably an urban legend. If it becomes policy, many of us will decide it's just "too hard" and will declare that the parents have to provide their own transportation. Maybe one of the pros can call Irving and get us an answer?

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Is there a separate prayer wheel for the American Military Woman?

My understanding of the literature is "do what works best in your troop." Only about 50% of all troops use the "Venture" patrol method.

May God have mercy on our souls and keep safe those who are about to go in harm's way. God Bless America! Amen.

2003 is the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' flight at Kitty Hawk, NC...how 'bout an Aviation theme?

What's a "Congressional Award" and does it have anything to do with Scouting?

A poster I saw recently: "Perhaps the purpose of your life is to serve as a bad example for others". At the risk of dating myself, does anyone remember the GREEN wool jac-shirt? Green was for youth, red for adults and Explorers.

Some thoughts on the subject from Baden-Powell himself: "Moreover, there is only one standard by which a boy is judged as qualified for a badge, and that is the amount of effort he puts into his work. This gives direct encouragement to the dull or backward boy-the boy in whom the inferiority complex has been born through many failures. If he is a trier, no matter how clumsy, his examiner can accord him his badge, and this generally inspires the boy to go on trying till he wins further badges and becomes normally capable." So, unless the handicap is severe (and there are units for tho

Looks like I need to find a new route to the Scout Reservation...one which doesn't take the scouts past cow pastures, lest their tender little minds get perverted.

On the issue of obsolete uniform parts, I think the intent is that COMPLETE uniforms are still acceptable. I don't think it's acceptable to mix and match parts from different eras. So, if you can assemble a complete uniform, including tie, from 1965, and it is still "serviceable", you can wear it. We have an old gent who still wears proudly his vintage uniform. Don't know how old it is, but he wears his 1937 Jamboree patch on it....and he earned it honestly...he was there!

As I recall, the only items to be worn on the shirt are the universal BSA emblem on the left pocket (comes with it), the Philmont Bull on the left shoulder (the Jac-Shirt originated as a Philmont-only item), and a SINGLE back-patch such as OA or NESA. As with other BSA items, they've become outrageously expensive, making them out of reach of most youth.

That's what I've always understood, too, and my DE agrees. But as has been stated in other posts, "if that's what the BSA meant, they would have said it." Can the pros shed some light on this? If it's just a typo, that's one thing, and the BSA should put out an errata notice, but as I have been recently told, "a Trainer ought to know this stuff." It's hard to tell a class of new SMs "18" when the book in front of them clearly says "21".

KS, if you find one, let me know! Us "big-heads" need to stick together. I prefer to think that the size is due to the gray matter, not skull thickness!

I once heard that Trails End is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the BSA and that they have no other market. True? The fundraising got so out of hand at my place of employment that the boss put a stop to all of it, regardless of the cause. The parents sell more than the kids do. Again, where's the lesson in that? If it's really about teaching leadership and self-sufficiency, then let's tell the parents to butt out and let the kids do it...or not do it...and then they live with the results. Want to go to camp? Sell popcorn. Don't sell any, then you don't go. Now there's a real lesson i

Perhaps the previous posts were not clear. Scouts do not attend with their Troops. A "Jamboree Troop(s)" will be formed up consisting of individual scouts from your Council (contingent). They are given a new troop number and usually a special Jambo Council Shoulder Patch (CSP), troop flag, equipment, etc. Similar process to the way our Council goes to Philmont. Depending on the number of slots available, not all who apply will be accepted. Best thing to do is contact your District Commissioner, District Executive or ask around at Roundtable to see how your Council is planning to do it.

Perhaps the previous posts were not clear. Scouts do not attend with their Troops. A "Jamboree Troop(s)" will be formed up consisting of individual scouts from your Council (contingent). They are given a new troop number and usually a special Jambo Council Shoulder Patch (CSP), troop flag, equipment, etc. Similar process to the way our Council goes to Philmont. Best thing to do is contact your District Commissioner, District Executive or ask around at Roundtable to see how your Council is planning to do it.

From page 3 of the latest version of the Scoutmaster Handbook (2001 rev): "These are the minimum requirements for becoming a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster: - be at least 21 years of age." Is this a typo or a policy change that slipped by me? My understanding is that SA's must be at least 18 years of age, not 21. Thanks.

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No more offensive than a "snipe hunt". Oh, wait...we're not allowed to do that anymore, either.

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Keep in mind that filling out a Scouter application does not cancel our first amendment right to be stupid in public. I, for one can tell you. Where is the Commissioner staff? I believe that the DC or UC should have a chat with the "gentleman" and remind him of BSA policy of gender inclusion and that, by filling out the application, he agreed to uphold. If not, the DC should offer to help him recruit his replacement. Does this make him an "avowed" sexist? HMMMMM.

Ask your Scoutmaster when the next Junior Leader Training Course is going to be and then go to it and earn your "Trained" strip. Congratulations and good luck!