wlmargard

Can I try a different tack?

I appreciate the comments about MBs at Troop meetings, and think that they are well-founded.

What are your thoughts about a patrol wanting to take on an MB as a patrol, outside of the Troop meeting?

We have many problems with our patrol method, better left to other topics. One of our patrols has met a couple of times outside of the Troop meeting, often just for fellowship - going to the movies, etc. The badge suggested was proffered by the quietest member of the patrol, and the one having the most difficulty with advancement. It seems like a positive opportunity to keep him in the program.

Are any of your concerns allayed by this being done by a patrol on their own time?

I'll e-mail you separately, but I am in Simon Kenton Council and Tecumseh Lodge, and I'd be happy to trade you 1:1 of each (and will hold out the same offer to anyone else interested).