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I would never say that medical considerations, allergic reactions etc. to include Covid deniers. Forgive me if I gave that impression. I have a personal mild reaction to some skin tests, nothing life threatening but still there. The unfortunate folks that try to rationalize their desire to not be inconvenienced by masks, restaurant closings, church attendance limitations ("personal freedom"). . . The 1918 Liberty Loan Parade comparisons between Boston, Philadelphia and St. Louis are educational. St. Louis Medical director convinced the city to close public gatherings and canceled the parade. Philadelphia went ahead some days later and the number of influenza cases sky rocketed in the days to follow. Google is your friend. Philadelphia Threw a WWI Parade That Gave Thousands of Onlookers the Flu | History | Smithsonian Magazine

Not US deaths, 1918-1919 deaths world wide. Hyperbole is not needed, only to learn from the past. To gain "Herd Immunity" ,naturally, without scientific help , all one has to do is wait. That is just about all folks could do world wide in 1918-1919. History of 1918 Flu Pandemic | Pandemic Influenza (Flu) | CDC

The deniers all need to be strapped to a chair, have their eyelids taped open and made to watch "Influenza 1918 " on PBS. Herd immunity? easy to obtain. Let the virus kill off everyone who is NOT resistant . Presto, everyone left is resistant/immune (maybe). Might take 40 or 50 million early deaths, no problem. Vaccine? They had none in 1918-1919. The two or three global sweeps of the viral epidemic (when did the term "Pandemic" come into use?) took care of that. See previous sentence. Maybe the Hong Kong or Swine Flu. Does the conquering of Polio count? There were folks back then that debated the "value" of the various vaccines. Were they even necessary? No worse than the "regular " flu? Ask the folks that became cyanotic and died drowning in their own pneumonia within days of first symptoms. Our present medical science can help alleviate and even prevent such, but not in all. Did not have that back in 1918. Can't wait? Don't see the use of preventive measures like masks and distance and hand washing and "sneeze" barriers? Don't worry ""It’s going to disappear. One day — it’s like a miracle — it will disappear. "" Just trust him. He knows.... I want to buy Dr. Fauci a beer.

Well ,Q, same here. I work part time for a retirement community and so I was in the first group. First Pfizer three weeks ago, I went home, felt some lassitude the next day, took a nap, no problem. Second Pfizer this past monday. the next day, tuesday, I usually wake up about 5:30am, but when I awoke, I felt like I had been chopping wood for the past three days. I was so stiff and achy I could barely stand up. After coffee and breakfast I went back to bed for about 5 more hours. No fever, just achy stiff muscles. The next day, wednesday, I felt much better physically, but a little fuzzy in my thinking. No headache, just .... fuzzy. That went away as the day wore on, went to bed early. And today I am fine, back to my usual snow shoveling self. Talk to Scouts? I talk to everyone who will listen. Masks, handwashing, social distancing, vaccine when available. My family is all well, they all know and acknowledge the risks and preventions. All are on the appointment lists and waiting....

Screaming Eagles. Love it. More like screeching parents? Email to Scoutmaster: Why didn't you help my son more? "I coulda been somebody. I coulda been ... an Eagle.....

Are there still time limits "in rank"? so many months in tenderfoot, etc. ?

I still say they could hire Blue Man Group. And include Venus Hum while you're at it.

Why a beaver.... Marx Bros. Why a Duck? - YouTube

Very neat. Congrats to that young lady. It was obvious that the article did not get proof read by any Scout leader. She is described as being in a Scout Troop, but belongs to and is wearing a Venture Crew uni. Interestingly, on another Scout FBPage, the discussion was spirited, and wonder of wonders, the Scout's GSUSA uniform came in for critique. Sonofagun, the Uniform Police have a precinct in the GSUSA....

Running on a cash basis.... Backin my paleo scout days, in our Troop, each Patrol had a Treasurer. I was my Patrol's for awhile. The Patrol Treasurer collected the Scout's dues, so much a month and passed that on to the Troop Treasurer (an adult). For campouts and such, each Patrol planned their own menus and bought grub each. Money collected that morning. No money? embarrassing, but you went home. With that collection, Scouts went shopping, ONTHE WAY TO THE CAMP ! If you couldn't afford the steaks that Scout chef planned, too bad, the kids going thru the Safeway bought hamburg. Going winter swim at the indoor pool (what a concept !) in the fancy downtown hotel? Collect fees on the spot. No fee, no go. Summer camp? Usually beyond the Patrol Treasurer's pay scale (?) so the parents did that. Things were much more direct and simple if all you had to spend was what you had in your pocket. Maybe going back to a cash society might be a good thing.

Requirements for Membership: 1) Be a breathing young human. 2) Be willing to make the Scout Promise and live by/ abide by the Scout Law. 3) Along the way: go hiking, camping, swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, plant trees, pick up other peoples trash, learn first aid, set an example of "doing unto others what you would have done to you", become self-sufficient and "prepared" for life, keep an open mind, and help your buddies over that rock you just tripped on.

Maine Scout camp may be sold to buyer who may let Scouts continue to use it. Maybe. Belgrade Scout camp may be sold to buyer who will allow use by Boy Scouts - CentralMaine.com

Well, like a lot of things Scouty, "It Depends" . . . When I took WB, my Scout was bridging into Boy Scouts, my good wife was the CSDC Director ( I served as her First Assistant Everything Else) and I became an ASM in my Scout's Troop ( which had been my original Troop many moon ago. Another story). Having helped with CSDC alot (ALOT !) many of my developed tickets were Cub Scout directed. "No, no, you can't do that" my Patrol Guides said, "You are registered as a Boy Scout Leader, therefore, your tickets MUST be connected with Boy, NOT Cub Scouting...." "but, but, but..." What to do? They were good, approvable tickets. The WB folks conferred. "You should be a COMMISSIONER !" "great ! What's a Commissioner? " I'd never heard of them. Well, two days later, I was registered as a Commissioner (They Can Do Anything ! In Any Part Of Scouting!) , my tickets were accepted, and I was off. Perhaps, Treflienne, you might consider reregistering with your District leadership as a Commisher. MBC is great, but Commissishers are privy to alot, your experience can be lent to many others. Just a thought. Good Scouting to you and yours, see you on the trail.....

Oh. gee, I'm sorry you spent so much money on a custom backpack and then had to use so much duct tape on it. Oh, wait....

Have fun. U of Scouting was always an exciting thing to attend and/or teach at. Always enjoyed trying to convince folks I was an "expert" at something. Anything.

We forget , as Mashmaster notes, it is (or should be) up to the Scout. Not every Scout will earn every award. Life is more than piling up bling. Scoutson earned Eagle. His time in the Troop was spent helping other young Scouts. He was the Totin' Chip Instructor. Had no interest in OA, or Seascouts (he went to Seabase, had his own sailboat, loved canoeing), or Venture Scouts (active in 4H, won awards for Rabbit breeding, earned Diamond 4H Award) , did not want to devote any time to the religious awards (altho he had more than half already accomplished just by "habit" and osmosis). Mom and I have no complaints about his life. His choices reflect the Scout Promise and Law in many ways that others of his generation do not. Camp Award? Keep count (excel spreadsheet? ) if it adds up, so be it. If not, count the rest of your Scout's acheivments and smile and wave as they go by. They will choose your Assisted Living Facility , after all. See you on the trail.

Yep. Local Council, NCAC, sez, no Scout official participation.. Parade greatly scaled back . Stay home, stay safe.

The only Scout award Knot (embroidery) in my list is the DAM. The rest are only local to our District. You get a certificate "suitable for framing" and a dangle patch for your right pocket. Or shadow box/shoebox, etc. But your thought is certainly appropos, and knot out of hand. Makes one wonder what the Aussie would use... (244) Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport - YouTube

Naughty knotty Our District decided (somebody decided) some years ago we needed some more awards so as to recognize more worthy folks for their efforts. So besides the "usual" . . . . District Award of Merit: An over hand knot. Simple, necessary for the completion of every other SQUARE knot. Nominated by the District Committee, officially awarded by the Council. and we have ::: Bowline: For Scouters that "hold things up" unit Leaders that keep Scouting going for their units (decided by Unit Committee) Sheetbend: For Scouters that "hold things together" active in District events, training, etc. District Key Three decided) Oak Tree: award to the UNIT for supporting and doing . . . Sparkplug : To anyone who is just a go getter at the District and/or unit level. Decided by District committee and/or Unit committee. Acorn: Awarded to the SCOUT (Cub or BSA) who exemplifies the Scout Promise and Law in his Unit and Community. Nominated by Unit Committee and decided by District. Key Three award: Decided by the DCom, DChair, and DE, as a thank you to one person. Yes, it can be a looong District dinner....

""It Depends"" I am not a tax accountant nor do I portray one on tv. That said, if your bank account has immense amounts of money in it, and your bank statement notes a "withholding", then you must file to get the witholding back, assuming your unit is a non-profit and you need that money back. yeah, gotta file . If no withholding, and a paucity of money in your account, check with your tax accountant.

I remember the name, never had the honor of meeting her in person. By Packsaddle's recommendation, the Scout world is much less by her departure. My sympathy and prayers to the family.

and there are many European adventures available. Camino de Santiago, very well traveled perhaps too crowded for a Scout Troop actually. Northern Spain, excellent Albergues Hostels), well marked , good public transport/bus and train. Many trails and historic places in Belgium and Netherlands. Very Bike friendly there. I was on a WW1 history bus tour and met up with a Troop from Vancouver Canada ! Camping/bike touring....

With planning (or without?) the Great Allegheny Trail can be done on foot or bike. History, natural areas, public touristy stuff.... Take the train up tp Pittsburgh, it's all down hill. America's Friendliest Long-Distance Rail-Trail - GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE (gaptrail.org)

Once upon a time, I worked for our local Transit system. I was the Late Desk, which meant I welcomed the last busses into the depot, closed up and locked the doors for the night (maybe 1:30am ). One Friday night, about 10:30pm, I answered the phone and the adult male voice on the other end asked if I could answer some questions about the Metro Subway system (???). I first asked how he had gotten this number (which was not generally available to the public). He said he had a friend who also worked for the "County". Well, okay, I'll help you if I can. He said his son was going down town the next day to attend a special class presentation at the George Washington University. Very nice, I said, he must be a smart young man. Thank you. How does he catch the train, where, how much , where does he get off..... Excuse me, sir, how old is your son? 15. Has he ever ridden the Metro before? No. And are you going down to GW with him? Of course not. Then shouldn't I be speaking to him? (Silence on the phone) . Yes, I suppose so. A younger voice appears on the phone. We had a good conversation for about 30 minutes. Having both driven around the campus and attended some classes there myself some few years ago, I hope I gave him some good information and advice. I hope he enjoyed the session. I did not hear back from them again.