ScoutMomma898

If extra merit badges are earned BEFORE the scout becomes an Eagle Scout, are they counted as part of the Palm Badges? One son will have 3 extra badges when he goes Eagle. I hope I said that clearly.

I say no to felony convictions for any reason and here's why. 1. You don't have to be a leader to participate in scouting. He can still be very involved and contribute in a meaningful way and not be a leader. Being a leader does not get the leader anything extra. 2. Unless you are willing to print a dossier of all leaders letting parents know that this one is a felon, you are withholding information from parents. At this point parents are not expecting felons past or present to be a part of scout leadership. 3. What is an innocent mistake to you, turns into a lawsuit

At our troop we wear Class A during the school year and Class B during the summer months (June - August) One thing is everyone wears the uniform-- Adults to kids. It's not the kids. I bet it's the parents who either don't have the funds or don't see the point. I think a meeting or conference call with the parents can remedy this situation and also help them to understand what scouting is about. Also help families to find used uniform pieces at reduced prices. The boys grow so quickly it's ridiculous to spend $40 on clothes they can't wear in 6 months. *** Side commen