BHunsaker

What do I think? You asked for it... We are all guided, yet restricted, by the rules and policies set down by National. In one sense this is very good as you know what you will get, just like going to any McDonald's around the world and ordering a Big Mac. On the other hand, it is important to allow local troops to offer some differences as not all boys nor their communities are alike. It would be a very sad world if every restaurant only served McDonald's food. The definition of "active" provided on page 20 of the 2010 Boy Scouts Requirements represents an absolute bare minimum

I discussed this with our district advancement chairman this weekend. Here are his thoughts: Attached is a copy from page 20 of the 2010 Boy Scouts Requirements book. Every unit should have this book in their library. It is updated every year and is available in the Scout Shop late January or early February. This book is the "bible" if you will regarding Boy Scout Advancement policies. It trumps any other publication. The definition of active as listed on the attached document was introduced about two years ago due to the issues you described in your e-mail. I was first intr