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Denanda. Bitte schon. I always thought that the reason for guidelines (minimum requirements?) is to spread around the collected wisdom and experience of the ages. So you go to the training, eat the donuts, read the manual, and create the archery range according to the "minimum" dimensions in the book. You are glad to have added another 10 yards all around, because, despite your instructions, one Cub decides (accidentally) to let fly before he has aimed and drawn fully, and the arrow goes FRUP before you or your Scout assistants can react. Little fingers and all that. The arrow bounce

Pack212: As they say: "Where does it say that?" And, also, my 20 pound unabridged doesn't list 'merrow'. And my wife seamstress doesn't know the term. What kind of stitch is that? Just curious.

"systems-administration-mechanical-connector-manipulator-and-soft-material-cleaving-tool." dcsimmons: I love it. Alternative verbiage. When I was in high school, I became the Stage Crew Chief. I became known for carrying a small tool kit on my belt: pliers, phillips screwdriver, flat screwdriver, small adjustable wrench. Pocket knife in my pocket. I got called out of class many times to assist in things AV around the school. The rest of the Stage Crew crew were often similarly equipped. Not any more. Different times. I have an army surplus (WW2) cook set. Even my son has me

Try http://www.stlbsa.org/NR/rdonlyres/42BDA04E-AE7A-40EC-832B-3CB4B7C68E15/0/CubScoutShootingSportsbook.pdf KiSMiF and good shooting!

I think you'll find that a Patrol is a Patrol is a Patrol. The boys should name their Patrol whatever they please, "in good taste" of course. Beware the double entendre, intentional or accidental. Our Troop has regular names (Cougar, Moose, Wolf, Eagle) but the patches are ordered from Canada. Much larger, fancier patches. There are "official" BSA Patrol patches and names, but you won't find any rule about requiring these and no other. I have seen C-17 Patrol, Rocket Patrol, many other original names. Give guidance, but Let the boys choose.

Thank you! I've learned my one new thing for the day.

Hal's inspired words about the holiday led me to think about my time as a "straw boss". My guvmnt job divided our management in two levels. Those that "supervised" (among other things) kept the records, counseled the employee, and officially "disciplined", that is rewarded or punished the employee's actions ( or lack of). Those that "managed" were in the field, scheduling, assigning and monitoring the work, talking to the rank and file on a daily basis, and reporting on such to the "supervisors". We "managed" but did not "discipline". I was in that second tier. I soon came to realize that

Sometime along the way, a list will be promulgated. And last minute additions will be made. Some MBs you will be able to earn in one sitting, if you plan ahead and do some prelim work (Bugling and the various collecting MBs come to mind) before you get to the Jambo. Others, you need to come each day, or two or three, and you can earn it at the Jambo. Some you will, by necessity, only get a partial for your efforts at the Jambo. It will be, as they say, first come, first serve. There will be a scramble the first day, and some replanning and some second choices. But there will be some really

Neckerchiefs. Don't forget the neckerchiefs. We participated in a community parade (not Halloween), one Scout dressed up in a gorilla suit to pass out candy and brochures. Wore his Scout hat and Necker. Got hugs from all the girls along the route.

Apostrophe. As in ownership? Like "Scout's Own"? Or "Apostrophe's use Doesn't preclude Contraction's use"?

Scouts Canada? I have some good friends up narth. Pull up a virtual log and set a spell...

Scouts Canada? I have some good friends up narth. Pull up a virtual log and set a spell...

Shortridge: Whoa... really bad typo...From my past experience, IMHO, that should read "...religious REFLECTION..." Musta been written by someone in Medical Department. (This message has been edited by SSScout)

I tried to "spin off" a new thread, but got this in reply: Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC Drivers error '80040e14' [Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver] Line 1: Incorrect syntax near 'em'. /forums/post_library.asp, line 91 Happened more than once. Waited. Tried changing the title, the message, same thing. ?Que?

Just retired. Made me an offer I couldn't refuse. For spending money now, I drive charter bus part time, substitute teach for the Pub Schools, and do yard work and take down trees in the neighborhood. And write in Scout chat sites.

Oh, almost forgot. Here's an idea I heard about. Troop sets up at the local shopping mall (with permission, of course.). Big sign reads " Troop xyz, Tent set up and folding service" "only $Z.ZZ. per tent." " Don't have a tent? Rent one! Only $Q.QQ per hour" Scouts set up and take down tents as the public "rents" and pay for the "service" of folding... I have no idea how this worked out, but it sounded like fun.

Weeeell... We've been thru the donations versus earning your money, asking for handouts versus accepting money for something of value. Check with your Commissioner. I don't think I'd put the "donations accepted" box out but "dollar a bottle" might be okay. 'Course, if they hold out a check you didn't ask for, that's another subject. Might consider a service project to acknowledge the contribution, none the less.

Smithgall: Let's see now, politely put... *You have evidence of padding the Merit Badge account of two of the Scouts. What does the Troop Advancement Chair know of this? *You are dissatisfied with the way the Scoutmaster and the Committee Chair "handle" the Troop and the Scouts. Have you approached the Charter Org Rep and Head about this? Do you have some consensus, agreement with other parents in this opinion? *You suspect that the SM is overreaching when he recounts his military career. Previous posters have noted places to check on this and people to help call the SM's bluff o

Ah, memories... Did the car bash thing back in high school. But we did it in the school parking lot at the Fall Fair. Prepping the car was easy: my dad knew a junk yard that donated the '53 Chevy. Local garage towed it to our back yard where my buds and I took out the windshield, rear window (sold them back to the junk yard), broke out the windows, rolled the debris back into the doors, took out the battery, drained and removed the gas tank, removed the carburator and starter and generator (sold them back to the junkyard),removed the headlights and taillights. Garage friend towed it to th

Went to the haedware store some years ago, and found hanging on the rack a "Fiftieth Anniversary Vice Grip©". Nicely engraved, polished, about $2. more than a regular Vice Grip. Same design, same useage. Prettier. I can always use another Vice Grip. Yep, I bought it. I had a regular job then. But a three hundred dollar book.... not til I get another job. Mebbe not then.

Sctdad: If you witnessed a physical assault, you did the right thing. Since the arresting officer did not witness the assault him/herself, it was up to the assaulted party to bring charges. Then the officer would arrest the assaulter (dad?) on the charge of the assaultee (mom?). Matters not his alcohol level, still his hands doing the assault. Surprise! He cannot use alcohol to excuse his actions, they are still his actions. You would be called to court to give testimony as to what you saw. If she withdraws her charges, then, no case, he is not brought to trial, he has no conviction reco

Washington Post Sunday 30 August 2009, Pg.A1 "Soul Searching On Facebook" by William Wan "For the longest time,the question just sat there on his screen. Cursor blinking. Waiting quietly, like a patient priest in a confessor's box. "Religious Views: ___________." "...Amid the endless trivialities of social networking sites - the quotes from Monty Python, the Stephan Colbert for prez groups, the goofy-but-calculatingly-attractive profile pics - the tiny box has become a surprisingly meaningful pit stop for philosophical inquiry. "... (a selection of religious vi

In my stint as a Chaplain at the '05 Jamboree, one of my duties was as a"welcomer" at the Relationship Tent. Here were displays from various organizations with "Relationships" to BSA: Lions Club, American Legion, and such, and many of the faiths that charter Scout units. Scouts at the Jamboree could earn a Rocker patch named "Duty to God" for their Jambo patch. One of the requirements for that rocker was to visit the display of your faith and speak to the reps there. If your faith did not have a display there, speak to the Chaplain on duty about your DtG. I signed off on many Scouts DtG page,

Huh-oh, the infamous BadgeMagic... Check the previous discussion first. A mixed blessing. http://www.scouter.com/forums/viewThread.asp?threadID=202786#id_204107 among others...

So it is still up to the (shudder) volunteer to make the program work. Flag ceremony? Bobcat relay? Learn the CSP and LotP? Salute? Sign? How is this different from the past material except it is MORE regimented? Sounds like a market for the old Program Helps. Still, MiF, KiS....