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(who sneezed?) And while we're at it, let's fling some red- and blue-colored mud! SPLAT! You're it.

Royalties? Royalties?? We don't need no stinkin' royalties!

Many biblical scholars believe that the best (that is, the most linguistically accurate) transliteration of the name is "Yshua".

This reminds me of a list of merit badges I saw once. It coded each badge as to difficulty and generalk age-appropriateness. I forget the precise categories, but for example, Basketry was "easy" and good for 10-11 year olds, Swimming was "physical" and appropriate for all ages, while Personal Management was "mature" and recommended for older scouts. The list was intended not to restrict any scout, but merely as a guide for MB counselors and adult mentors. Does this ring a bell with anyone? I can not remember where I came across this list.

Ahh, the specialist's perspective! I said it was 'thoughtful', not 'scientific'. (OK, maybe 'rigorous' was hyperbole.) My point was that he was a scholar-politician who was using his influence to stimulate debate without short term political gain (unlike, say, throwing contracts to Halliburton )

I don't know from which Hebrew word "God" is transcribed, but in English, isn't the word "God" a title and not a name? If I recall, there are many, many names for the Judeo-Christian-Islamic deity, such as Adonai, YHWH, Jehovah, (and dozens of others) not to mention later appelations such as Allah. Maybe someone else knows more about this...?

Two years ago we had a candidate who did not pass his EBoR. The reasons focused on his project but were conflicting and inadequate, and, IMO, obscured a bias against this particular boy. The Scout appealed and was denied at the Council level. He decided not to appeal to National. He vowed to complete a second project, but has made no progress in two years.

Gern, Yes, those are correct. However, I was thinking of: "Who is the only Eagle Scout to become President of the United States?"

Of the five men I listed, I believe that Gore is by far the most intellectual. His "Earth in the Balance" was a thoughtful, thorough, and rigorous argument for environmental awareness and activism. The first VP I remember was Nixon. I remember "campaigning" for him in my 2nd grade class.

Well, since you asked about our impressions of Veeps, here is my free word association of the last several. Cheney: secretive, controlling Gore: serious, intellectual Quayle: bumbling, weak Bush, Sr.: competant, careful Mondale: unrealistic, honest Rockefeller: (OK, my memory give out...)

SA, I think you've just written most of my SM minute for me! Thanks!

By coincidence, last weekend we had out very first shooting campout. It was at a BSA camp with two rangemasters, one for rifle and one for shotgun. Those are both tough MBs and we had a half dozen Scouts qualify for each, with many partials. For several fellows, it was the very first time they had ever pulled a trigger. All the boys had a great time. After returning to civilization, I heard about Cheney's hunting accident. Accidents can happen to anyone at any time. This will definitely become a SM minute next week.

Last night we had an Eagle Court of Honor for one of our senior guys. It was an impressive ceremony. Afterwards, during the reception, I gave an AoL SM Conference to two fellows who are crossing over to our troop. They were bright eyed and eager. It was a perfect circle and I just wanted to share it with you.

In my opinion, this behavior is serious and triggers Youth Protection. If the behavior occurred during a scouting activity, I would have called the Scout Executive immediately. If it had occurred elsewhere, I would have called the appropriate local authorities.

Terry Grove is the authority on Eagle memorabila. If you post this question to Patch-L, I'll bet you'll get an answer.

Thanks, Kahuna!

TM, I applaud your vision and iniative. Gern has an excellent point, which I think will be key to your approach. I would also make sure that your vision supports the Chartering Organization. Many LDS sponsored units intentionally operate differently than non-LDS units for specific faith-related reasons. I'd advise that you consult with the troop committee before embarking on significant changes. Good luck!

In another thread we are discussing the advisability of creating "Scoutmaster approved leadership projects" to satisfy the Position of Responsibility (POR) ("leadership") requirements for Star and Life ranks. Hopewell said, "If the boys did not vote that scout into a postion, then he needs to approach the SM for a project, or wait till the next opening". Does this mean that some troops elect Historian, Bugler, Quartermaster, etc? Our troop elects the SPL, ASPLs, PLs, and APLs. Scouts who want a POR must then lobby the new SPL who appoints the other officers (Librarian, etc,) sort of like a Cabinet.

We created the position of "Community Service Coordinator". His job was to (1) research opportunities within the community, (2) regularly report to the troop on these, and (3) lead the troop in least one of these.

Yep, our V crew canoed down the Buffalo River in May 2005. I didn't get to go, but they had a great time and highly recommended the trek!

At our last PLC, the fellows discussed having a "movie night" instead of a regular troop meeting. This one took me by surprise. I didn't interfere but I'd like to hear y'alls thoughts before we actually put this on the calendar. The guys did not select a movie, but they aren't thinking along the lines of "Follw Me Boys" or even "Remember the Titans". They mentioned mostly silly stuff like "Monty Python" and "Kung Pow".

There are 4 types of COPE activities. 1) initiative games such as Blind Height Alignment, Toss-a-Name, and Circle Hoops; 2) trust activities such as Cookie Factory, Trust Circle, and Trust Fall; 3)low course activities such as Spider Web, the Beam, and The Wall; and 4) high elements such as Caving Ladder, Confidence Pole, and Zip Line. While the high elements are generally not age appropriate for younger scouts, all of the initiative games and most of the trust activities and low course elements will work fine for 11-12 year olds. For example, the Trust Fall may not be recommended, but the Trust Circle would be great. Similarly, the Wall is too intense for younger guys but the Beam is just fine.

"Never underestimate the courage of your enemies."

"There's no such thing as 'bad weather', There's just poor choices in clothing."