My wife and I have recently started a new troop because we didn't agree with the practices of our scoutmaster. We have from time to time experienced some sly comments that were passed by him to both parents and possible new recuits to our troop. We feel that the troops should be open and not run with clics and special favors to certain boys in the troop with others left out. We have become the victim of certain plots and embarassing moments designed by the soutmaster to take away from our mission. However we have a strong commitment to provide our boys with the very best oppurtunities for their troop to run as it should.We are very carful not to degrade nor cast away the other troop. We do not feel this is the scout way. We do not want our boys to learn this is how adults should act. Instead we go extra steps to offer our program to our old troop and offer any current merit badge work for their scouts.I believe that in this situation, you should concentrate on your troop program, ensure that the boys are getting the scout way of operation and let your troop stand on it's own performance and good deeds. The old saying of " what goes around , comes around." certainly seems to apply.
Unfair recruitment practises by rival troop
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My wife and I have recently started a new troop because we didn't agree with the practices of our scoutmaster. We have from time to time experienced some sly comments that were passed by him to both parents and possible new recuits to our troop. We feel that the troops should be open and not run with clics and special favors to certain boys in the troop with others left out. We have become the victim of certain plots and embarassing moments designed by the soutmaster to take away from our mission. However we have a strong commitment to provide our boys with the very best oppurtunities for their troop to run as it should.We are very carful not to degrade nor cast away the other troop. We do not feel this is the scout way. We do not want our boys to learn this is how adults should act. Instead we go extra steps to offer our program to our old troop and offer any current merit badge work for their scouts.I believe that in this situation, you should concentrate on your troop program, ensure that the boys are getting the scout way of operation and let your troop stand on it's own performance and good deeds. The old saying of " what goes around , comes around." certainly seems to apply.