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I'd like to revisit SctDad's original request: "Does anyone out there have suggestions for how to break down campsite duties. We are going on an overnight trip and I was wondering what would be the best way to get everyone involved with campsite responsibilities." In all fairness, he didn't ask for a risk management assestment or a discertation on Guide to Safe Scouting. Since it's a Cub activity it seems the answer to your question is to divide it up amongst the Dens/families. Arranging it ahead of time, like at a Pack meeting or a pack committee meeting, would help make the proce

I considered it years ago, actually decades, when I was looking at going to college. The one thing that has prevented me from even pondering a professional Scouting job is, it would take all of the fun out of Scouting. Something that I do because I enjoy it would suddenly be an occupation where Scouting would turn into a game of numbers. How much money can you raise? Did you gain or lose units? Did you gain or lose membership? And so on. If you do it, I'd definitely apply in councils that you do not have any connections.

My lodge holds LEC/LEB meetings at least 4x a year. Typically, they are about 1 month prior to a major lodge activity. Attendance by the youth seems to depend on a couple of simple issues: advance notice, a phone call to remind them, and a meeting that actually serves a purpose (to plan). Many times in the OA people believe that since something is on the published calendar that the officers, chairmen, and advisers will attend. The vast majority of these people typically have other Scouting responsibilities and a simple email or phone call to remind them will help increase attendance.

My troop used it for a base camp a few years ago. We were hosting a troop from England and spent 1 week in the Keys. Camp Sawyer is small, maybe 4-5 acres with few trees. There is a large "pole barn" type picnic shelter, a bath/shower house and a building that has A/C and has a room for meetings. Not much else there, including a ranger (he lives off site). There's a dock with a ladder and the Scouts can swim/snorkel as long as your unit has the appropriate life guards/supervision. They can also fish from the shore or dock. We had a large group and had issues with the septic system on

I've been throwing my sash in with the regular laundry for 30 years. The only time there was any problem was when they changed to the cheap version with the embroidered arrow glued onto the sash. Those tended to come out of the laundry in two pieces. Any alternative to a dirty sash vs. a clean sash, or a plastic sleeve protector is...have 2 sashes. Use one at camp and keep a clean one for the special occasions and troop meetings.

Greetings from West Central Florida, specifically St. Petersburg. I started in Scouting in 1972 in Pack 367. I crossed over into Troop 367 and earned my Eagle Scout there in 1979. I was Scoutmaster for Troop 404 in Clearwater for a couple of years. I currently serve as the advancement chairman for Troop 404. I also serve on the Osceola district advancement committee. I attended the 1981 National Jamboree as the local Council's SPL. I Ordealed into Timuquan lodge 340 in 1977. I kept my Vigil in 1983 and was honored with the Founder's Award in 1987. I served in many positions in the lodge a

Bobwhite That's Mr. Robert White to you. SE-463

I'm attending George Washington-Jefferson as a squad leader. Not sure if I'm at Warm Springs or James River site yet. I also serve as the S4S adult coordinator for AC5 (Arrow Corps 5).

"Has enyone ever been?" I have attended many and didn't attend as a youth. What is it like as an adult? Many lodges need dependable adults to help advise/chaperone the youth on these types of events. Typically, attendance is restricted to 1 adult for every 2 youth attending from your home lodge. If your lodge has a lot of involved adults, register early! What are the NOACs like? NOAC for adults can be very rewarding. I was the adviser for my lodges's sing team in 1994. These young men went to NOAC and competed and won the singing competition. I don't think I have ever been