ssgjbroyles

Beaver

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GOT TREE?

Our committee chair just passed over the weekend and I am putting together a memorial service for Scouters and Scouts in our Pack.

How do I find out what awards that she may be eligible to receive that can be posthumously awarded?

The up to date training is now on my.scouting.org

It may interest some of the cub leaders to know that the award of belt loop isn't recorded anywhere with their council. It's as if the award don't really exist; at least not on paper. The arrow points, on the other hand, do show up on the council advancement reports.

 

I'm in the process of going though my sons advancement report in preparation for him submitting his Eagle Scout application. He has a whole string of beltloops from cubs in his closet, but they don't count for anything--only the arrow points show up on the advancement report. Luckily nothing from cubs matters when it comes to eagle rank, but it was interesting to see since our pack also pushed beltloops over arrow points.

Take it from one who works in the industry---it IS crazy. The insurance, maintenance, fuel, and repairs (and they are constant!) will kill your troop budget! My advice, if you're licensed to drive a "Class B" bus, you're better off renting as needed from a local school bus company! Also, buying any kind of vehicle on Ebay is NEVER a wise idea! In my troop, when the need arises, the boss donates the bus, the driver (me) works for free, and the Troop pays for the fuel used. And my daily driver(which is an '08) gets a whopping 8MPG!

We're planning this route for my pack. Either myself or my girlfriend will drive (volunteering our time), pack gets a 50% discount

What about those of us that have a position in one pack, another position in a second pack, and on the District Roundtable Staff? I can't really afford 3 shirts, and I don't really like my left sleeve looking like a giant strip of velcro (with badge magic behind the velcro)

Our pack gave our WEBELOS 2's that crossed over (our Blue & Gold was today) a Scout handbook. They also got the "Arrow Career Plaque".

Right now, I just want to know if we can wear them!!!!!!!!!!!!!

During September, I try to wear either my BDU Kilt or my Army tartan anytime that I am not required to be wearing pants to raise awareness for the male specific cancers (aka Kilted To Kick Cancer)

While you wait to get on the committee, with the permission of the committee chair and the Council Executive, you'll also have to do the following:

-If you're not already a registered Scouter, pay $35 to become a registered alumni.

looks like on the website they want you to pay the $35 even if you ARE a registered Scouter.

A worthy investment

5years--that won't work. It makes too much sense.

I'm old school enough (as I stated earlier) to tuck the collar under like I was taught.

When I was a Cub and Boy Scout many moons ago, we either

a) tucked our shirt collar in and wore the neckerchief w/slide

b) got a BSA shirt without a collar

Now some 30 years later, I see the collar being worn over the neckerchief, which made me yelp like a dog getting its tail stepped on.

Which is correct? Under the collar? Collar tucked in?

IMHO, if you want your collar out, get a bolo.

The main difference between the two is ADULT LEADERSHIP

(I know it's an old joke, and I was a Scout, AM a Scouter, and also a Retired Soldier)

Ok. They were phased out. Thanks.

I now let you resume hijacking this thread (already in progress)

Whatever happened to the belt loops that we got in the late 80s as Skill Awards for T-2-1? I miss seeing that old "Boy Scout Armor".

Now, just what exactly does the "Cub Scout Device" look like for the knot????

I just got "voluntold" that I am now the CC for my pack. Even though I was a MC for this past year, the role of CC is having me scratch my head a bit.

I'm also retired Army (yes, I know that Cub Scouts is NOTHING LIKE the Army (Adult Leadership) so I wonder if this way is on the right track...

The CC is basically the same as a company First Sergeant (1SG). The 1SG works behind the scenes to make sure that everything is planned and prepared. Keeping track of advancement, chartering, etc.

The CM is basically the same as a Platoon Sergeant (PSG). The PSG works with his Squad Leaders (SLs) to make sure the ball is rolling.

The DLs are basically the same as the SLs. Making sure the boys have fun and learn.

Am I even close to being in the ball park on my analogy?