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Let see for your ten dollars registration that goes to national, you get a membership card, insurance coverage, The "SCOUTING"magazine, merit badge pamphlets for $3.25 each, literature and texts dealing in scouting, the right to wear the uniform and uses the BSA logo, The uses of BSA properties /facilities, and programs; not a bad deal...Most camps have been donated, or should have been paid in full a long time ago... As for the "Professional Staff and operations" well that is another story, I will say that there are the Camp Rangers whom deserves everything they get and much more... Once a

Thank you An what a walk it was....

I have used Linka Systems with the scouts in the past ,you could not tell what was a real building from one that was built with Linka System in photo's ( Most Hobbie Shops can help) . You could design a train set/garden , or conservation project to scale for your commuity. Visit a designer in your area. Games Work Shop Ltd., has help me out many times with this MB.

Wear the knot

First as for the time for the scouts check with your Council as to Special Need Youth.... In 1995, alternate requirements for Tenedrfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks were established.These requirements can be found in the "Scouting for Youth with Physical Disabilities"(#33057C), "Scouting for Youth with Learning Disabilities"(#33065A), "Advancement Committee Policies & Procedures"(#33088C), and "Boy Scout Requirements"(Y2K)(#33215C/D). As for the Person in charge ( scoutmaster )as rkfrance stated he is involation of YP , and your COR ,and Committee Chair should address this it

No more buckskins?

The spectrum of physical and mental disabilities is broad, yet none of these permanet disabilities should prevent the scout from being a participating member of a scouting unit. The opportunities to develop alternative requirements is limited only by the imagination. In 1995, alternate requirements for Tenedrfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks were established.These requirements can be found in the "Scouting for Youth with Physical Disabilities"(#33057C), "Scouting for Youth with Learning Disabilities"(#33065A), "Advancement Committee Policies & Procedures"(#33088C), and "Boy Scout R

ShortDM jethro, Their web site: http://www.camphorseshoe.com/default.aspx. There is Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation in Baltimore Area Council and Camp Rodney in Del Mar Va Council which are very close to you. Camp Horseshoe is a wonderful camp it has a great deal to offer,but why not visit the Camp yourselfs, Have a senior patrol camp there for a weekend, this fall, or how about a winter camp if it is not to far to travel.

Let's not forget "White Stag"

I'm a strong believer in White Stag concepts of leadership training, http://www.whitestag.org/. I believe NYLT is a grand place to begin also. The Leadership Corp booklets if you have then can be useful, as stated the Patrol Leader's Handbook too. Not much time to given Best of Luck

"Now, if I could only convince the scouts what an absolute blast this game is. " The real game the scouts should be playing is Hurling. Get rid of that bat and those kookaburra balls,pick up a caman and a few sliotars for real manly sport.

Being that you are just starting out, and training of both the youth and adults is needed, what better way than to know the basic then to build your own boat,there are several plans for dories,or canoes and or other small sailing boats which could be built in a few weeks, what pride they could have in building their own. What knowledge they could learn from doing so. Starting out with the basics and building up from there is a great way to learn.(Great way to get into the local news about the program) The skills learn can only build a better keel for your program. Building a surf board, or a c

How much do you trim the wick, and is soot the same as lampblack. Is it safe to uses coal oil or white gas?

Pack438Mom, One is to remove the youth from the meeting if possible, if behavior is not inproved (Stay home with dad). Let the other cubs decide what to do, ( peer presure). If possible a den chief comes aboard. Talk to the DL see what you can do to help. This is a hard one, what do you expect from your son, and what would you put up with, as well as the other parents. Best of Luck

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rita, First ,congratulations to both of Scouts on attaining the rank of Eagle. The program /Court of Honor is being planned by the two scouts and their families, as it should be. I have attended several Eagle ceremonys, some where the scout was not in the Official Boy Scout Uniform, two where the scouts where wearing United States Armed forces uniforms( one Navy, one Marine) One was a native american ,whom worn a traditional clothing of his tribe. Been to a few ,only the shirts ,( the history of the un

SueM, 'Our local council has basically taken the "choice" out of selling popcorn..we were told very clearly that if our units did not try to sell, the council would not sign any money earning applications that we would submit for other fund raisers!!' This has me concern, much more than the raising cost of the pop-corn. In my time as a youth, there where paper drives,bottle collecting,rags, X-mas tress where big too, etc...I believe we sold light bulbs too.So long ago. We lived within our means. There was service and the product, much more service than sales.

greenSM, Are you the scout or scout parents solicitor or advocate, if not,than that is it for you.The Charter Organization could approch the council in requesting additional information, due to their relationship with BSA. The Scout Executive,and the Council Executive Board or Executive Committee need not and should not release information on any minor. As for unproven allegations , there are civil actions that can be sought, this is the parent's decisions. The'involved with the police' ,can be handle by the counselor for the parents. As juvenile records are onfidential. You can reques

jw-elder77, How about having them, raising the Flag at school, the day of their den meeting or Pack meeting, they could even wear their uniforms to school? How about going to an American Legion and doing a flag ceremony, or even City Hall. msmownman, try shoe string licorice red and black for knot trying

Gallows humor, many whom deal with the sights and sounds of what humans can do to other humans , use humor in some form or the other. With in those ranks, it is understood, not always wanted. It is a relief value. Many times, I wished I had kept my mouth shut, after the words where gone from my lips.

nldscout, Your correct....grab the wrong copy... I stand corrected, Thank you. Yet, Scout with Special Needs, has an Individual Scout Achievement Plan, which must be approved by the Troop Committee, Scoutmaster, then approved by District Advancement Committee, than by the Council Advancement Committee ;which will allow for this type of wavier.

Jim-C, (taken from The Boy Scout Handbook 1998 Under First Class Rank Requirements 9b Successfully complete the BSA swimmer Test*( This requirement may be waived by the troop committee for medical or safety reasons.) Note: Alternate requirements for the First Class rank are available for Scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the Boy Scout Requirements book #33215. Is the scout registered as a special need scout ? See other treads on working with Kids with disablities.

How about Chincoteague Round-up. BLM , of U.S.Department of the Interior, has adopting a wild horse or Burro program. Volunteering can open doors and give a great experience for the crew, plus open up careers. U.S.Department of Agriculture, Forest Service you could contact. Or the Philadelphia Park Rangers, for a summertime opportunities. "Take Pride in America" The Fish & Wildlife Service could offer other types of experienes.Try contacting BAC or Powderhorn advisor for outfitters. Happy Trails

CNYScouter, I know nothing of your DE, as per his training, or his knowledge of the American Legion, or VFW's, and of his knowledge of Sea Scouting. I do believe he needs to have a refresher on starting a unit and on charter organizations, aswell as studing up on the Sea Scouting Program/ Venturing program too. I would highly suggest that the American Legion or the VFW be approach to become a charter organization for a Sea Scout Ship.( Your Council should have a American Legion Rep. that could help you out). Tort claims,being sued, etc... The saying CYA... follow the program

Eamonn, I agree it is a great book,yet when it comes to space aboard, it's large, Being of smaller size would help,along with waterproof pages. Most Skippers I know would love to see a Handbook for Skippers being printed up, aswell as a Mates handbook, We uses a great deal of NAVPERS , and other resources for training. Get a good sea cook book, and first aid at sea book for your library.