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Again, clarity seems to evade most BSA statements. Does the adjective "singular" modify "overnight" or "experience"? If the intent is to spend only one night, then say that. Or, "Cub camping is limited to one night per outing." And in all my years of unit service, Council never kept tabs on when units were camping or for how long, except when a tour permit was required or a Council property reservation was needed. With no enforcement, people tend to do what they want, when they want, whether there is intent to disobey or not...yes, even in Scouting.

Well, for one thing, professionals' salaries probably tripled since then.

So I interpret this to mean if you willfully ignore BSA rules and policy, such as the G2SS, you are not covered. I believe this is being discussed in another thread.

I believe, that, like any insurance company, their attorneys will seek out ANY excuse to lessen their obligation to pay damages. Those who choose to ignore rules and guidelines and "reasonable" decision making do so at their own peril.

In my opinion, BSA has always had difficulty expressing what they mean in plain English. I once volunteered to be a proofreader for National, since I had a career in writing, reading and interpreting Federal safety and health regulations and technical policy. Got no response.

From the item description: This Cub Scout uniform short-sleeve button down is an option for part of the required official uniform for Tiger, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts. Since when did a uniform become "required"???

Curious as to why just us males are assumed to be pedophiles? I am also amazed that the "equity" warriors are not demanding that their daughters are also not penalized for not registering for Selective Service. It seems to me that we only want "equity" when it agrees with our agenda.

Separation of church and state.

One of the ASM should immediately become acting SM. Then the COR searches for a replacement.

The prudent church Treasurer would insist on an annual audit of Unit accounts and the Unit committee should welcome it. Keep everything transparent and above board. In addition to "annual", an audit should also occur whenever the Unit Treasurer duties change hands.

Well, I don't see any white robes and hoods or a burning cross. That would be my first clue.

Owa...Tagu...Siam

Doesn't that work both ways? And should I no longer agree to wear the big sombrero as they sing "Feliz Cumpleanos" to me at my local Mexican restaurant?

This was covered when I was teaching Cub Scout Basic Leader Training. There are positions for "Committee Chairman" and "Member of COmmittee". That does not include the CM, DL and ADL positions. Stay in your lanes.

Back in the Dark Ages, when B-P was a sub-leftenant, our AOL crossovers got that...the AOL patch, rank card and certificate. The receiving troop usually provided a troop necker and slide. Quite sufficient in my estimation. Wish them well and send them on their way. I guarantee the adults see this as way more important than the Scouts do.

Yes, the "Good Ole Boy/Girl" network is alive and well....

Fully agree. I always believed that our job was to provide the OPPORTUNITY to succeed and advance. Some of my Scouts made Eagle, and some didn't (including my own two sons). It was entirely their decision what they did with that opportunity.

Sounds reasonable.

Is not the cost of the patch part of the registration fee for the event?

Reading this thread has convinced me that letting my 60 year membership in BSA lapse was the right thing to do. It was a good ride.

40 year career in Health and Safety (OSHA) here. Certified Industrial Hygienist. We never used the word "accident". There are either unsafe acts or unsafe conditions, and both are foreseeable and preventable. If there is a "mishap", there is always an identifiable cause. I believe the term used now is "negligent discharge."

Your District Camping Committee is responsible for approving Cub Scout camp venues. And I have NEVER seen one that has trash service. Pack it in, pack it out is a rule they need to get used to. Welcome to our campfire!

Good answers by @fred8033. In my view, the two main issues were a) the scout should have appealed to the District Advancement Committee, and b) the other unit should never have agreed to examine a Scout they did not know, thus usurping the authority of the Scout's own unit. Since the Scout has already been told he is a Life, and it's recorded, I don't think District will take it back at this point. If I were the Scout's CC, I would invite him to continue his journey in the other Unit. As CC, I would also take @fred8033's point #4 on board and examine the Unit's role in all this.

I have seen arrow points down to the knees...literally.