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Technically he is not a "Lone Scout" unless he is registered as such. Since he's a member of a unit, they are asking for a tour plan, I guess. Seems strange that they don't have provisions for "Provisionals". We did it all the time. The provisional scout is assigned to another troop in attendance if the troop is willing. It was always a good experience for our troop.

Good point about the money belonging to them anyway. Don't tell them. I have never had a unit donate money. However, "paying back" with service projects is common. Our last CO had a "portable" out back that was used for Sunday School classes, that they allowed us to use. They did ask us to not turn on the heat in the winter. Other groups did and we got blamed for it anyway.

Stay thirsty, my friends.

I believe that's what I said.

http://video.foxnews.com/v/4229440881001/is-girl-now-optional-for-the-girl-scouts/?#sp=show-clips

The Scouting experience is as much about giving back as it is about taking and getting awards. It your scouts aren't "getting it", then we need to re-examine how we are delivering the program. I would have no problem in dropping from the rolls or not advancing those scouts who only show up when they want to or for the "fun" activities, but are conspicuously absent from service projects or shun leadership roles (A Scout is Helpful). Unfortunately, National just wants the numbers and the $$$, but the SM is the gatekeeper for "Scout Spirit".

Fox News - 11 May GSUSA announces they will accept as members "boys who consider themselves to be girls".

The issue of having custom neckers made (or patches, etc) can have you run afoul of trademark infringement if you incorporate any of the BSA's protected trademarks. The fleur-de-lis for one. In our council, anyone having patches made for an event has to run the design by the SE and use "approved vendors". It still irks me that they put "made in China" stickers on the back of official patches.

Back when I was attending RT, we were always encouraged to bring our SPLs. Few ever did. Seems like the scouts fell for that "one hour a week" thing.

Reusing like textbooks is an idea, but I doubt they are durable enough for that. Maybe if they had hardcover editions...

Well, they did elect Sheila Jackson Lee ...speaking of "nutters"...

I think what CubDayCampDirector suggests would be illegal. Those pesky copyright laws again. If the BSA didn't care about the money, they could put ALL publications online or on a CD and all members would get one free with registration.

Not sure if it's the marketers, or the fact that if it's not in color, with lots of pictures, neither the parents NOR the scouts will look at it. Take a look at school books now, compared to what we had in the 60s and 70s. (no, we didn't use clay tablets). My 11th grade US History book was like reading the dictionary. Be that as it may, in my pack, the parents bought the books. If the pack buys the books, it needs to be accounted for in the Unit Budget Plan...just that much more dues to charge or popcorn to sell. There ain't no free lunch.

I'm registered as "Council Committee". Haven't seen a Scouting mag in years.

Ah, the Snipe hunt. One of my fondest memories as a young Tenderfoot.

The BSA only wants one hour a week. The DE actually said that at School Night when I registered Son #1 for cubs.

I am posting this at 0944 EDT. The system clock says 0144.

Reading the Bible is one thing. Understanding the context and customs of the time when it was written is something else entirely. Otherwise there would be a lot of unruly children put to death.

Just for discussion, here is the way GSUSA breaks it out, as of 2008: Girl Scout Daisy (grades K–1) Girl Scout Brownies (grades 2–3) Girl Scout Juniors (grades 4–5) Girl Scout Cadettes (grades 6–8) Girl Scout Seniors (grades 9–10) Girl Scout Ambassadors (grades 11–12)

Why don't we just pass out the badges and save everyone a lot of time? The learning experience will be the same and the parents will be satisfied. And BSA still gets to sell badges and increase advancement metrics. Win/Win/Win

So, if there is no adult serving as Troop Chaplain, there can be no "Chaplain's Aide", by definition, ...correct?

I was unable to get on last night...gave up and went to bed.

Ok, the clock thing is off again. I am posting this at 0858 EDT.

What are the requirements for Chaplain's Aide and Historian? Is there a job description with clearly defined goals and objectives? Was there periodic "performance reviews" so that the Scout is not blindsided with a "NO" when he asks for the sign-off? If they think the requirement is to wear the patch for 3 months, whose fault is that?

Glad we could help.