Krampus

Haven't bought for years. No one has around to sell them. Since they've increased price and reduced size, they go into my "not buying them anymore" bucket. Any product that has done that doesn't get my money...like the Brewers that have gone to 10oz cans or 11.2oz bottles; cheat me, I stop buying your product.

It usually happens that way. Could you imagine how many people would turn down a leadership roles le if they knew how much training there was? Frankly, I did it for my kids. Just like being a coach, I took k courses and read up because I wanted to do my best for them.

I've read his last two. Good reads. The one quoted above I liked the best so far.

I wonder if that's really David C. Scott, but assuming it is I told you he'd know. His book is pretty good and I'm sure his lengthy research came across this item. You should read the quote book (see podcast). It's a fun read.

I haven't gotten the site to work on iOS. Too frustrating.

@@fleep, there is a guy on the Internet named Clarke Green. He does a podcast for Scouters and those interested in Scouting. He did a podcast a while back with an author named David C. Scott who did ten years of research for a book he wrote about the early days of Scouting. If you want to track down the date of this document you might try there. You could also try the National Scout Museum. They have an archive there where someone might be willing to help track down the publication date for you. If those sources don't know, I am at a loss for who might know.

Well, as old as the web is you'd think that folks would know to keep their browser up to date. Guess not. Had a friend on FB want to know who was in a certain picture. I responded "Check the 'tags'". She responded, "I can't see the labels of their clothes! Do people really put their names in clothes anymore?" I still chuckle at that whenever I feel low.

It wasn't always that way in my unit. The adult leaders took the time one year to total up all the time and money that goes un-reimbursed for the leaders to remain trained and active in the unit. The result was staggering. It was simply noted in an SM report to the TC one month and they passed a motion to reimburse the leaders for training. Summer camp fees are also reimbursed for up to four leaders. High adventure is not UNLESS the Scouter going does not have a kid in the mix AND is going to meet the leadership depth or WFA requirement. The boys fund raise to cover this.

That's because the modules are mostly written in Java. You will need one of the iOS third party browsers that attempt to support Java. BSA's tech dept is stuck in 2002.

Exactly. We do that for all of our leaders.

Totally agree. I can point to it as full disclosure of what the risks were and the parent's consent for the Scout to go. We have a code of conduct on our form that the Scout signs. Violate that and you are culpable.

My cousin has a guy like this in his unit. Recon Marine, sniper, etc. Had to get him certified as an RSO. Showed up at the NRA training, showed them his military ID, discussed his qualifications, had his last few scores attested to by a Marine range master (and his CO). The NRA guys had him fire a round (scored off the charts) and signed his card. 15 mins of work.

@@BkJennifer, sadly many parents want things spoon-fed to them. There's no substitute for them reading the book themselves. I told my parents that if they didn't take the time to read the book WITH their Scout then their Scout would not progress. We lost one parent out of 14. You can only point the parents in the right direction and hope they will do the right thing. They will either take an interest in their child or they won't. It's their choice, not your problem.

My friend's troop -- not too long ago -- had a parent complain that her scout go injured during a camp out. He got a few cactus needles in his foot. Was not watching where he was going (went off the path on way to the bathroom) and accidentally kicked a cactus (in sneakers). She was upset that the troop leaders did not "protect" he son. Wanted to know why the leaders didn't specifically mention there would be cactus (and other dangers) on the camp out. The leaders pointed to the permission slip and noted that hiking boots were strongly suggested (can't require) and why. Didn't feel the need to point out cactus was likely going to be there because, well, THIS IS TEXAS!!! You can't swing a dead cat without hitting cactus!!!! She got the message. Boys get hurt when they don't listen or are not properly prepared. The BSA discourages online saving of medical forms. Just never a good idea. Try this article on how to secure your Google Drive. Works well.

From a conflict resolution perspective, having unanimity teaches them something. Majority rules is a win-lose situation and undermines the who objective of the patrol method. Picking something no one likes (or having adults do it for you) is a lose-lose situation. Compelling the boys to find something everyone likes builds that win-win scenario. Reminds me of that episode of The Office on conflict resolution.

ROFL, I asked the same question and got the same answer. When you ask a lawyer they tell you permissions slips are useless. A few years back we went over to the BSA consent form. We collect them electronically from the parents/guardians and keep them on file (secure Google drive). The Scouting blog answered this question here. We make sure there is an (electronic) page that describes all activities and that the parents understand that 1) the events have at least some inherent dangers (e.g. camping usually means seeing snakes, raccoons, etc.) and 2) that their Scout will not be under supervision 100% of the times (e.g., boys need to use good judgement and not go unapproved night time rock climbing). Hope that helps. [@@qwazse beat me to the punch]

Same. Never had a surprise.

BSA Rules and Regulations already provide for that. See the citation above.

Happened once in out unit years ago. The PLC made a decision that all patrol name changes will be done by unanimous consent. You'd be surprised how quickly boys can find common ground when EVERYONE has to like the name, patch, etc. This approach built patrol spirit, taught them to compromise.

Show me the official GSUSA policy that says they will discriminate against heterosexual men please.

Great policy. Wish more did this.

Wrong again. GSUSA openly discriminates against heterosexual men in their practices. That's wrong, and likely illegal. Yet they have all sorts of policies and practices to allow gay and transgender people in to their ranks. So I have a better chance of being a cross-dressing man trying to get a sex change and being at my daughter's camp than I do being myself. That's discrimination. The reason it is situational ethics on YOUR part is that you are defending GSUSA but vilifying BSA for their previous stance on gays.

...and BSA's own Rules & Regulations document would seem to be on your side...though they may not condone the actual actions, the intent is the same. Personally, I agree with you.

It is against the law to discriminate against (people here legally) of any race, religion, sex etc. It is against the law to hire illegal aliens. Both are done all the time. That's the link.

Good question. I didn't find anything to suggest that BSA or the CO were responsible...other than a few phrases around the reporting of finances and asset inventory due to the CO each year. One could infer that the CO is responsible to know the financial state of the unit. Maybe someone else will find something more concrete than that.