scoutldr

I would never have allowed a Professional visit our PLC to do a sales pitch. That's not the DE's job. That being said, did the PLC invite the DE back to provide feedback (it's a gift!)? The Council Camping committee needs to know what it is that scouts value in a summer camp experience (if they're not asking, they're not doing THEIR jobs).

Could it be that's how novice Scouters feel, too? The perennials that we don't like very much thrive and keep coming back? If you want success, you have to follow the program, which is spelled out in the gardening manuals. (Gardening for Dummies?)

It's also alleging disparate treatment. If you're going to discriminate, at least do it to all who are similarly situated.

Foil dinners, dutch oven cobbler and s'mores at the reception?

I've never seen a "well-fitted" beret on a Scout.

Good idea except that sizes and numbers don't mean anything. I always have to try on. I ordered some switchbacks from Scoutstuff and had to exchange them at the Scout shop for a larger size. And I ALWAYS have to have the pants hemmed (28" inseam), so unhemmed is ok with me. That was interesting with the ankle zippers.

Berets only look good with a military style "high and tight" haircut. The hairstyles of today are the same as they were in 1973 (i.e., "unkempt mop")...hence the dorky appearance.

Well, at least they can say "It's cheaper than Beluga caviar".

I vote for the 60's version as well. It was practical, durable and looked good. On a related note, the US Navy is field testing a "new" uniform. The "service dress khaki"...the same uniform from the 1940-1970's with the khaki coat and shoulder boards (epaulettes?). What goes around, comes around.

Yes, but I would make HIM do it!!! :-) I have had success with the mesh bag and regular wash, but hand wash separately until you find out if the red will run. Also the red embroidery tends to unravel if vigorously agitated (don't we all!!). (This message has been edited by scoutldr)

Just looked again...no room for the Veteran Unit bar above the troop numerals?

Dissolve the shavings in water and use it to refill your liquid hand soap dispenser.

Then where would we put the colored loops?

I have noticed a big improvement in the website. Good job! One thing I have always wished for is the ability to download BSA pubs in .pdf format to my hard drive. A CD with all BSA pubs on it would be nice, too. In this electronic age, we, of all organizations, should minimize the killing of trees!

I would say no. The purposes of the Ordeal are specific and will be revealed to the Candidate following his/her call-out. The candidate should be inwardly focused on those purposes, and not on earning a MB.

The idea of pulling a trailer behind a busload of kids and an amateur driver scares me. I don't know the experience level of your CDL drivers, but I'll bet they're not professionals. But that's just me. We have a used Suburban that was donated to the Troop (gas). Even that is expensive to maintain and gas is becoming prohibitive (8-10 mpg when loaded). One of the leaders registered it in his name and all the adults share the expenses when a big ticket item comes up.

Settlement reached. Be sure to read the comments, too. http://hamptonroads.com/2008/05/settlements-reached-boy-scouts-deaths-wreck

What about Venture crews who are re-enactors?

The brochure says the the new uniform parts can be mixed/matched with the old, so you don't have to mortgage the farm to buy the whole thing at once. So, once again, nobody will be "uniform".

Greetings, Kanoa. Welcome to our virtual campfire. Grab a cup of coffee and pull up a log. Having traveled to Bethesda with my job (Navy), I stopped in at the NCAC council center. Very impressive, thanks to Mr. Marriott!

Agree...the new colors are better. Not as great an improvement as I had hoped for. The most promising thing is the new fabrics. The pocket on the left sleeve looks vestigial...not big enough for anything other than a pack of smokes. The old pain of sewing on patches is still with us. No more pocket buttons...where do we hang temp patches and the OA arrow? No room for AOL. Shoulder loops still there...sigh. Guess my current uniform will have to last me until I retire (which will be soon).

"I just checked the Centennial QU form and there are two OPTIONAL goals: visits from your Unit Commissioner, and participation in the annual product sale (not all councils do popcorn). Repeat, OPTIONAL." This is what I posted in the 7th reply to the original question, back on page 1 of this thread. Apparently nobody bothers to read any more.

No response here. Is the PM function working?

Great story. OGE, you should be proud!

Why are moms attending troop meetings? Just in hover mode? If they insist on "observing" (you can't prevent them), it needs to be made clear that they have NOTHING to say, unless it's to the SM.