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Thank you BW: If one is doing a Scouty thing (traveling to camp, service project for CO, selling popcorn or donuts or xmas trees for the Troop or Pack, staffing Daycamp, whatever) wear the uniform. And the uni is not only the "class A" field uni, it is whatever is defined by the authority and circumstance. Campshirt and shorts is the uni. Full dress and sash is the uni. Troop sweats is the uni. "STAFF" shirt and shorts is the uni. But if it is NOT a Scouty activity, and wearing the uni would make it appear so, then don't wear it. Political canvassing. Ringing the bell for the Salvation

CSDC Fundraiser... Great idea. Check on the local banks, and businesses. All of them like to have something like this to point to for "Community Awareness" PR. We had a generous local business underwrite our CSDC Park Fees. Made our camp budget look awhole lot better. How did we get that? Talked it up at Roundtable, a Scoutleader went to his boss who went to his boss who went to THE boss and he went to the Board of Directors who were considering their upcoming year charitable contributions. Networking and awareness. Keep the conversation going. Someone knows somebody who has a

We really do need a seperate Forum section to discuss the R word. As a Woodbadge project, I undertook to get the Houses of Worship within a two mile radius of our local town center to hold open houses (for lack of a better term) all on the same weekend, for Scouts to visit (and earn a patch, natch!). I found no fewer than 17 HoW within that two mile radius, representing at least twelve defined faiths. Twelve agreed to the idea, but an unfortunate set of circumstances led to no one attending. It is scheduled again for a weekend this coming spring. Now, some of these HoW sponsor Scout un

All you Scout Leaders need to S T O P SHOW: Point out, name things as you go along, talk about SEEING rather than merely LOOKING. Demonstrate that skill. Help them to realize your enthusiasm. TEACH: As a Leader (adult or otherwise), by definition you have superior knowledge. Impart it. Gently allow the Scout to gain from your experience, not by pounding it in but by oozing it out for him to soak up. OBSERVE: Watch the Scout. Can he use the new knowledge? Is there an "aha!" for him? Can you help him to improve his skill or recognition? Carefully point out how he can improve.

Do a "search" here of "Cub Scout Day Camp" and you will find oodles of material on how to do what. Pick and choose to fit your own situation (physical and philosophical!). Check with Council, they often decide the theme without asking anyone ("Wonderful World of Podiatry"). Go to Roundtable and beat the drums about staffing. Early. Get word out on the Council and District newsletter and website. Find a First Assistant Everything Else (spouse??) and get them to start beating bushes for "specials", preferably in line with the theme ("bunion carving demonstrations"). See other postings, and don'

It's about time someone brought in the "soft cushions and comfy chayah...". I'm tired of standing . 'FRONTIERS OF MEDICINE PART 2' 'THE GATHERING STORM' Cut to presenter at desk. Presenter: Penguins, yes, penguins. What relevance do penguins have to the furtherance of medical science? Well, strangely enough quite a lot, a major breakthrough, maybe. It was from such an unlikely beginning as an unwanted fungus accidentally growing on a sterile plate that Sir Alexander Fleming gave the world penicillin. James Watt watched an ordinary household kettle boiling and conceived the po

Sarge: I believe that you are on the right track. And I like your mention of the "source". I also like going back to the "source". For Scouts and their leaders, I find no better place to start than with B-P: "Reverence to God and reverence for one's neighbour and reverence for oneself as a servant of God, is the basis of every form of religion. The method of expression of reverence to God varies with every sect and denomination. What sect or denomination a boy belongs to depends, as a rule, on his parents' wishes. It is they who decide. It is our business to respect their wishes and to

Claro... There are three... Cub, Webelos, and the DC Service Award...

First, take a walk down the trail near to your campsite and note the "animal signs" you can find. Then, take your newbie Scouts down the same trail and point out the beaver gnawed tree, the acorns chewed by squirrel, the woodpecker hole, the possum scat, the ant hill, the woodchuck/fox/gopher holes, etc. Then, turn'em loose on a DIFFERENT trail, and see if they can find the stuff on their own. Or ask'em to point stuff out as you hike in to camp. Camp on beach? Hike in upland woods? Park in the city? each different challenges, each a possibilty. Museum? Zoo? Learning yes. Req

"" Long ago, in a District, far, far away...." "" I have a bad feeling about this...hot dog and beans..." "" Use the Scout Spirit, Luke..." "" I am... Your Cubmaster!!!" "" Live long and prosper" (oops, wrong reference...) Menu for the B&G: Pizza the Hut, frozen Yodurt (with Jeddi whip), Lando Calraisins, Wookie Cookies, Chewburgers, eWok Stirfry, Mashed Potatooines, Bobo Fettucine, I love a challenge...

Okay, okay, okay.... That's "award" as in present to, give to, make admission of... We also "award" the PL, and SPL their patches at the CoH. This is incorrect? We also present the Scout his Rank patches and award them their merit badges. Is this too many nits to pick? My apologies to all for the faux pas. Now where did I leave, drop, place, arrange my thesaurus?

Thanks OGE, yes I did before, and now it worked normally this morning.I have no answer.

I had a job where I was also on foot alot. I am not a podiatrist nor do I portay one in any media service, however... E... Your feet feel warmer I believe because if you are Gold Bonding your feet three times a day, you are flexing and rubbing and paying attention to your tootsies three times a day. Out of the shoe, there is more blood flow, hence warmer. Foot health requires, IMO, (1)Scrub feet with soap and water (2) dry thoroughly. When dry, apply Gold Bond if that seems to help. (3) go barefoot as much as possible otherwise. (4) Do not wear nylon socks. Makes your feet sweat unnatura

BW: I did not SAY the Scout should ONLY be recognized the once. But I have never heard of giving an award the first, then take it back and give it a second time. The expense is not much, but if the Pack buy the Cord and PoR Patch, and present it to the Scout, why need the Troop do the same, except to say at the CoH, "here is a new DC"? And likewise, if the Scout's Troop present the Shoulder Cord and PoR Patch, does the Pack again give him a second set or merely pat him on the back before the Pack in recognition of his service? So if the "tradition" becomes that the Troop present the P

Advance planning, obviously is the first requirement. But, plan what?? Aside from the usual "favorites" of archery and BBs, and their good effect depends much on the Range Officer's attitude, we have found that the CSDC success depends more on the "fun" factor than on the "advancement" factor. Even teaching map and compass or knots and rope should be fun rather than a chore. The boys can go to school in Septenber. Camp must needs be fun and thus be memorable. Games: Throw ropes to rescue people, tie knots to be skillful. When the boy asks "is THIS a square knot?" Ask what his name is,

Well, I always thought that since DC is a Troop PoR that the Troop should award the DC Shoulder Cord. But I had a short conversation with a Cub Pack person, and they said that since the DC serves the Pack, the Pack recognizes the DC and awards the Shoulder Cord. My SM said that, for sure, he'll "recognize" the DC at the next CoH and if the Pack wishes to award the Shoulder Cord, that's OK with him, saves the Troop the expense! So, what say you all, does the Troop award the Cord, or the Pack? Or does it matter?

SctDad & Eagle92: Thanks for the clarifications. You have alot of good ideas here. I'll offer a couple more to pass on: 1) Rename the event. Call it "Cubarama" or "Cub Jambo" or "Salamagundi" (look it up). Calling it a DCamp may be part of the confusion. As has been mentioned, the term "Day Camp" usually applies to the Summer five day variety. 2) Make sure the advancement/rank earning is secondary to the fun part or automatic in the participation. If your adult leaders can't let it be fun (safety concerns aside), then you have lost one of the great holding factors of Cub Scouting. In

SctDad: Your nascent CSDC Director has learned his first lesson. The farther ahead the planning starts, the better. Recruit help from the attenders: Note the folks that get involved and express an interest; call and bring them in. Go to roundtable and beat the drum. Go to the District leadership and make sure they know about the need.( wait a minute... this was a weekend camp? Winter time? Must be down south, I guess...) . The gear for such camps is usually supplied/stored/supplied by the Council. Beat on their doors, too, to let them know about the need for equipment replacement. CSD

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BrotherhoodWWW: "Threefold.." Well, yeah, that's the O/A organizational purpose but we were talking about any old O/Aer wearing his/her sash at (specifically) any old CoH. And like always, all one can do is point the finger and say "see? it says right here in greytone and white what one should do. " Leaves it to the individual as to what he/she will do. If one is doing an O/A thing(service, explanation, tapout, election, exhibit manning, etc.) then wear the sash with pride and elan. If just attending, then leave it clean and neat in your bureau drawer. Sasha Cohen, Sasha the bird (p

*sigh* Order of the Arrow Handbook, 2007 printing. Page 57 - 58. "The Order of the Arrow sash is worn with the official Scout field uniform or Scouting's official adult dress ( a blue blazer and gray slacks). The sash also may be worn by Elongomats who are not in uniform at an Ordeal, youth wearing ceremonial attire, and in such other instances as approved by the Scout executive. The sash is worn over the right shoulder so the arrow is pointing over the right shoulder. The sash is worn diagonally across the chest. It is not to be worn in any other manner. "(paragraph about pins and

I like J-K/C's suggestions. I'd like to mention another take on this. Buffaloe, Racism is an extreme example of bullying, putting someone "in their place". What you may have is a couple of Scouts who are jealous of another boy's success and are "putting him in his place" with the most obvious technique available. Call him a name (snicker snicker), watch him squirm, maybe get a rise out of him that they can further expoit. And what's your take on the SPL's parents? Very often the boy only reflects the family values, regardless of the Scout values you, as SM, have been teaching.

Just watched a show about Irving Berlin. Talented man. Loved kids. Created a legacy that continues to give. Royalties from "God Bless America" go to support Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, even today... NYTimes, William Glaberson, 14 October 2001... http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html? res=9405E3D9103FF937A25753C1A9679C8B63 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Bless_America "so you want to be a rock and roll star, well listen now to what I say..."(This message has been edited by SSScout)

OOOOO, I want to be in DeanRX Pack. Full disclosure and full supervision, both important. If the parents are informed about the NEED for them to COOPERATE in sibling care, and the need to not have the future Cubs and Brownies wander the halls, then all will be eventually well. BW is correct, but limited so. The desire to limit litigation by severely defining responsibilty makes sense if one never desires to encourage cooperation and communication. Parents require proper behavior from their children, and help each other to do it. Some guidelines and training for the "sitters" will h