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Anybody got ideas for a yell for the Wolverines? I can't seem to find out what kind of noise Wolverines make. My Webelos are now the Wolverines --- they may be small but can scare a grizzly bear. :-)

My son is ADHD, but better when taking a medicine called Adderall. He is 10, 5th grade, will be crossing over next spring to a troop. I struggle constantly with the immaturity. When you say he is "thick skinned", this is common with ADD. They don't pick up on the social clues. They do try hard, but that effort often goes away quickly. The parents may be just worn out from trying to deal with this. Remember this happens 24 hours a day for them, including school - which is not as accomodating as Scouting. The father may be laughing it off because he doesn't know what to do or he may b

I have a friend who is homosexual. Would I trust him around my son? YES. He is not a pedophile, he is not a threat. Also most people who work with him have no idea about his personal life. He is disgusted by the gays on TV that flaunt around in parades dressed strange. Also, he did not "choose" this lifestyle. He would like to have the love of a family -- wife and kids, but he cannot and will not. He knows this hurts his parents who will never have grandchildren. Not all gays agree with or behave like those you see in the spotlight. This is true for many groups. You may believe "sc

You might find someone with an embroderiery machine that could put the emblem on the blank patches. There are companies that do the embroderiery on T-shirts. Also, some people who sew or quilt have such machines. Find local fabric stores and quilt shops.

Our Council does do a Webelos only weekend at the local Boy Scout camp. Webelos attend with their parent(s). They participated in some scout skills activities. It was a lot of fun for everyone. The Boy Scouts ran the different stations. My concern is a Camporee that is targeted at Boy Scouts. The Boy Scouts troops are there to compete against each other. Is the Webelos Den their focus?

My understanding of the Webelos camping is that they should never spend the night at a Boy Scout camporee. They should only camp with the troop when the den is the focus of the troop. How much leeway does a district or council have in changing this rule? Our district and council seem to allow and highly encourage Webelos to go to Boy Scout camporees, and to participate in the competitions. The Webelos compete against Webelos, but these are still events planned around Boy Scout skills.

I wish more men would step forward too. I have yet to determine my role when my son crosses over to Boy Scouting. I do not want to accompany my son on every camping trip. He does need male leadership and example. Unfortunately, his father does not give him that, and he sees few male school teachers. I'll be the first to tell you that children can push mom's buttons very quickly and respond differently to a male role model. As a female and a parent of a boy, I think Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts should remain separate -- It is best for each. We ARE different and we should acknowledge and celebrat

Even though I do not agree with the BSA policy, I do agree with the BSA's right as a private organization to choose their members. I think much of the disagreement in thinking revolves around if you believe homosexuality is a choice or is born within people. From what I've heard, this is not a new issue in BSA. My mother said that over 40 years ago there was a big hoopla in a local scout troop about homosexual leaders. I do have to wonder how much was real and how much imagined since it was assumed that all young unmarried adult men with no sons that wanted to be in scouts at the time wer

I agree that BSA representatives would have felt outnumbered at this. The article DOES give the background of some of the participants (former scoutmaster, pastor). I do not believe for a second that this group or most who oppose the BSA's discrimination policy is trying to "kill BSA". I do not agree with the policy, yet I am a registered Cub Scout leader and will encourage my son to continue to be in Scouting. I do not agree with all tactics that are being used to change the policy. I hate to see some troops are being forced out of meeting places because of this issue. I hate to s

I have read many of the discussions about very young Eagle scouts, the reasons behind it and the effects of it. My 10 year old son made a comment this weekend that makes me stop and think about the message he is receiving from me and all of society. He will be crossing over to Boy Scouts in March. We were talking about Boy Scout merit badges and I mentioned that at first you focus more on the rank advancements than on merit badges. His response was "I want to work on the merit badges first and then I can finish quicker." Yes, I immediately talked about how the important thing is bein

I know the summer camps in this area allow for "provisional campers" -- boys who come alone to summer camp. I think that might be an option for any boys who REALLY want to go to camp.

Also, not trying to throw cold water on your idea but not EVERYONE uses coupons. I do not deal with them, too much trouble. There is a local radio host in my area that is very well known for how to save money, his show is about consumer advice. He will drive 30 miles out of his way to save a penny on a gallon of gas, but he does not recommend using grocery coupons. The cost has to be made up somewhere, and it is! The items are just priced higher. The manufacturers would do better to just lower the prices. Also, my time is valuable. Do I really want to spend 1 hour a week to save $5? Not at thi

My two cents worth...... As a Webelos Leader, and a mom of a soon to be Boy Scout, I don't want my son to rush through his Boy Scout ranks. I want him scouting for the activities and learning. Getting a rank should not be just another item checked off the list of things to do. I have reviewed the Boy Scout merit badges and rank requirements a lot lately. I don't see any sense in rushing them through this. I have had one scoutmaster say that if the boy is active in that troop he will reach Eagle by the time he is 14. What then? Will getting Palms be as impressive to the boy? I understand the

Patches from events like the regatta or pinewood derby or campouts can only be worn on the right pocket of the Cub Scout or Webelos uniform as a temporary patch. You can only wear one at a time. BSA sells a red felt vest that temporary patches can easily been sewn to. The vest can then be worn over the uniform but it is not "official" uniform attire.

I'm no expert on this by any means, but as a Webelos leader have been studying up on Boy Scouts, from the boys and adults perspective. I read your post a few days ago and have been pondering it since. First, I think you are on the right track. A few things I would consider would be Junior Leadership training for all the boys. Also, is there a nearby troop that does things "right" that your troop could visit. Maybe if they saw how other troops are really boy-led, it will inspire them. Then it may not seem so scary. Once your boys see that they really can lead and that you believe they

Do you have a local computer store? I just saw where Gateway stores are helping Boy Scouts with Computer Merit Badge. Also, does your school or the nearest middle school or high school have a computer lab? When my den did this badge last year, most of the boys had done this work in school, so we discussed what they had done and worked more on the other communicator requirements.

The uniform guide says to wear the pins on the hat. The hats do have a protective piece so the back of the pins aren't sticking in the boys head. The colors are still optional.

Paul is right on about ADHD. In our Cub Scout pack I personally know of a few kids with ADHD. As a parent of a child with ADHD, I have him in scouting as a way to channel some of the energy he has. Also, it gives him a safe place to succeed when at times he feels he can't at school. That positive self-esteem and attitude are carrying over into school. I know other kids in the program who are there for similiar reasons. I would recommend talking to Cub Scout leaders and parents about what the scout can do. Don't make a big deal with the cubs that they have a "disability". As a den l

Rooster7 writes "Over the years, inspired by overly concerned mothers, political correctness, or other influences, a large number of folks including many Scouters, have revised history. " First, I am a mother. I'm not really offended by your message about "overly concerned" mothers as much as I find it humourous. I am sitting here chuckling. Why? Because I know those mothers you are referring to, but also I know a few dads that fall into that same category. It's a hard line to walk about being protective without being "overly concerned". I'm not sure what others think as my 10 y