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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.

I believe the Native Americans believed that all things on the earth had "spirits" and were interconnected. What you did to one, affected all the others.

Welcome back, Mate! I think the forums are a lot friendlier than they used to be, and I really like this new software. My own "Scouts" are now 36 and 31, both married and I'm expecting my third grandchild in two weeks! Finally we got a boy, so I'm holding on to the uniform and camping equipment!

It is a core function of your District Advancement Committee to maintain a list of qualified MBCs who are "experts" in the field either by vocation or avocation. I am also of the belief that "troop only" MBC should not be allowed. One of the "methods" is Adult Association, and that means, you don't get 10 merit badges from your best friend's mom. Cold calling the MBC and setting up an appointment is part of the learning process. When parents would call me, I would say, "have the scout call me back and we'll discuss it."

There is a real active group of Cast Iron afficionados on Facebook. They say lard is the best. I have also learned about cleaning rusty CI...including how to set up an electrolysys tank (E-tank) using a car battery and a solution of "washing soda".

"He is reverent toward God." ... how does that apply to those who have no monotheistic "God" ? Wiccans and Buddhists come to mind. (forgive my ignorance)

I found some articles in old Boys' Life magazines that state Arthur attended National Jamborees and, with "Green Bar" Bill Hillcourt, would man autograph booths and provide autographs. It's possible that this is his autograph, but not necessarily made by him. Interesting item!

I did take a Leave No Trace course once put on by a traveling team from Subaru. They claimed that LNT also meant no loud colors, so all of our clothing, tents, and equipment should be in muted earth tones. I did raise an eyebrow at that.

In my area, the DE would not get involved in unit politics, either. It's really the Unit Commissioner's job...if you can find one.

The BSA strongly recommends use of the Unit Budget Plan. In my opinion, income should be just enough to cover expenses. I have heard of units with thousands of dollars in their account, but why? A contingency fund is fine, but keep in mind that if the Pack folds for any reason, all of that money belongs to the CO.

Perhaps the Blue Ridge Council can get the Va National Guard engineers to fix their dam?

Never mind. At home on my laptop, the "Change Theme" text was barely visible (white text) at the bottom. I changed it back.

LOL. Present company excepted. In this town, "better" usually involves motorcycles, beer and girls. Not necessarily in that order.

Actually, I prefer the way it was. I don't see how to change it back, however. The "change theme" button is gone.

We live in a military town, and during my years of unit scouting, had a few occasions where young men would just show up at our door on meeting night, saying they had seen the scouts in uniform outside and wanted to "become involved". Sad to say, but my YP training kicked in, and the threat alarms were going off. I mean, what 20 something young male doesn't have something better to do with his evenings and weekends. We were polite...offered him an adult app and explained that references and background would be checked thoroughly. He never came back. I did take a CPR course here at work (miltary hospital) and the young Hospital Corpsman instructor asked me why I needed the training,...I told him, "for scouts" and he divulged that he was an Eagle Scout from Arkansas, so I invited him to my troop and we had a great relationship until he got transferred. He taught all the first aid and CPR stuff, and went to summer camp with us. Even managed to find some cases of MRE's for us. Great guy. Doing my due diligence, however, I did email the SE at his home council and asked for a "reference check" just to make sure he was who he said he was. Never got a reply. SEs must be real busy.

There, but for the Grace of God... This is a popular alternative to our Council camp ... cooler temps, low humidity and fewer skeeters.

Teddy, BSA was all male until about 1970 when girls were allowed to join Explorer Posts. Exploring was spun off as a separate division, and we now have Venturing which is 14-21 year olds and co-ed. None of the other age groups is co-ed, (yet). Back in my day (early 60s) the only role women could play was Den Mother.

Gotta wonder who is pushing National with this agenda. I am with the others who are puzzled as to why this point of the Oath/Law is deserving of more attention than the others.

Forgive me, but I don't think it's required that the scouts and leaders physically move their residences to the new council. Our district and council assignment was based on the physical address of the CO (sponsor). We attracted scouts who lived in many different locations...council cashed their registration checks just fine.