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3 minutes ago, Oldscout448 said:
Actually I find it quite encouraging that they didn't know what it was.
The faster the KKK and like minded groups fade into obscurity and disrepute the happier I will be.
Agreed, we were very happy they had no idea but it was one of those items that was a teaching moment.
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We had a patrol last year that made a patrol flag that was a triangle on top of a square mounted to a stick. It was all white and when we first say it, all of the adults immediately thought it looked like a kkk cape? We had the quickly work with the patrol leader to change the color and shape some before going to camporee the next week. They were completely oblivious to what it looked like. Sometimes, adult leadership is needed to coach them a little 🙂
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Just because the camp says they did something doesn't mean you sign off on it. The troop should verify they did the requirement. For instance, we had a scout with a broken arm ear the swimming merit badge at camp. Not even physically possible so you need to verify what they did. In fact, most boys if you ask them what they did for a requirement will be more than happy to only take credit for what they did. A camp advancement sheet does not necessarily equal the signing of a blue card or book. That is your role.
Be prepared that the boys will be totally cool with only getting signed off on what they did, but the helicopter parents will fight you on it. You are denying the boy anything, you are working with him to do the right thing.
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Our district does a Webelos Extreme camp every summer which is run similar to a boy scout camp and a Webelos winter camp.
But having Webelos only campout can be fun to setup yourselves.
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35 minutes ago, Eagle94-A1 said:
What if they dropped their sashes to protest an executive committee comprised of 3 youth, approximately 57 adult volunteers, and 6 professionals making a decision for what is suppose to be a YOUTH LED organization and had 0 input from its membership. At least BSA did town halls when they made the girls decision, although they won't publish the memberships' results.
I would rather them protest the solution by reaching out to work with the executive committee to help come to a compromise rather than quit.
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At Seabase on the 41' sailboat we did not wear vests. In all sailing that I have done with Sea Scouts which is limited and been on smaller boats, we have worn them exclusively.
I own my own life vest that fits me well and is comfortable. that is key.
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6 minutes ago, Oldscout448 said:
If they announce at NOAC that regalia is soon to be banned, I hope that a large number of arrowmen have the guts to walk up up the podium and drop their sashes at the speakers feet before walking out in protest. Oh, and live stream it to youtube.
Frankly, I am disappointed about not being able to use regailia for Arrow of Light ceremonies and probably more in the future. But to me that isn't the purpose and reason we are in OA. It is a tool that OA currently uses to help serve its purpose but it isn't the purpose. I would think that most people with Native American decent would not have problems with how OA uses the themes but I am sure there are those that dislike it. I am also sure that some ceremony teams disrespect native american cultures which is sad.
I would be much more disappointed if a large group of Arrowmen dropped their sashed because of regalia alone, it would send the message to me that they are not in OA for the right reasons.
Just my opinion which I am sure many will disagree with.
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Interesting, I don't see this killing OA IMHO but I do see many disappointed.
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17 hours ago, Chadamus said:
Bah, urban legend.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fact-or-fiction-urinating/
@Chisos +1for the Reyes Syndrome /asprin advice.
Actually the best thing is meat tenderizer for jellyfish stings. I learned that in my wilderness first aid class.
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2 hours ago, Chisos said:
Jellyfish stings. The vinegar (acid) helps neutralize the jellyfish toxin.
Also, 1:1 vinegar : rubbing alcohol is a good ear rinse to prevent swimmer's ear.
Bottles of pee for that 🙂 LOL bring a bottle of yellow gatorade and label it Pee! I crack myself up.
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14 minutes ago, qwazse said:
@mashmaster, I forgot to ask ... what was the remaining hurricane damage like? Did that affect the itinerary?
None at all at the base that I could see. The only affect it had was at the marina at Marathon Key. I talked to the manager at the marina and she said that because of the damage she was really short staffed because there wasn't enough places for them to live.
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What a summer to forget.
Northern Tier High Adventure
Due to extreme safety hazards posed by wildfire activity in the Atikaki Provincial Park and Woodland Caribou Park, including a large fire near our canoe cache on Scout Lake, we have regretfully suspended program for the rest of this summer from our Bissett, Manitoba base. The twenty crews with arrival dates through the end of this summer are being, or have been, contacted and offered a similar trek experience at our Atikokan facility during their originally scheduled dates.Since July 14, our Bissett team has been working with local officials and closely monitoring a fire that originated from a lightning strike northwest of Bissett and southwest of our canoe cache. On July 18th, the fire increased in size to the point where the fire management team advised us to move all crews out of the area. By 6:30 PM on the 18th, all of our crews who were canoeing in the parks had successfully exited and are either headed home or pursuing other adventures in areas not threatened by the fire.
Most of our Bissett staff are moving to our Atikokan base to continue to provide program for crews there. Bissett Director Sean Ferrier and John Ness will continue to remain at the Bissett base to provide support as our facility transitions to house the firefighters who have been called in to battle the blaze.
As always, the health and safety of our youth, leaders, and staff are paramount. We are extremely proud of the superb manner our staff, youth, and leaders conducted themselves in this unexpected situation; they truly exemplified the best of Scouting’s ideals. We regret any inconvenience to crews and will work diligently to ensure that all affected crews enjoy an alternative high adventure experience this summer.
John Van Dreese Leslie Thibodeaux
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Regarding shoes on the boat. We saw zero shoes allowed on the boats when we were there. only time we needed shoes was when we were on land.
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My son decided on joining a ship. He looked at two of them and choose the one that mainly sails sunfish and other small boats. He really liked the amount of freedom and control he was given. They capsized maybe 1 minute after starting, one of the Mates talked them through the process to right the boat from a chase boat. After that they where busy sailing all over the lake and each time they capsized they were able to right the boat pretty fast.
It is nice seeing him excited about being involved again.
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I agree, it will be fine. let him enjoy his experience.
In our chapter the tap out is in March with a May, July, and October ordeal so there are opportunities spread out through the year.
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2 hours ago, perdidochas said:
IMHO, charcoal with lighter fluid should be avoided. You can light charcoal just as fast with a charcoal chimney, and with less noxious fumes.
Wal-Mart sells Dutch oven liners in their outdoor section.
Yes say no to lighter fluid. Newspaper works great, the stove even better.
I just make my liners, very easy to do.
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50 minutes ago, Eagle94-A1 said:
If they are active, advancement will come naturally. At least for Apprentice and Ordinary.
They keep harping on Eagle and he just shuts down. He is almost to Life rank now but isn't interested. I frankly just want him happy, drives me crazy people are so focused on Eagle.
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Well, my son has met with two ships this week and he is taking to the sailing like a duck to water. He just glows when he is on the water. The skippers talk about advancement and he shuts down so that will come at some point in time or not. He is happy which is awesome! He is excited to make the next events!
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4 hours ago, Eagle94-A1 said:
If you are making something with a sauce, especially an acidic sauce like tomato sauce, instead if parchment paper, buy the aluminum DO liners off Amazon.
Yeah, you need to be careful, the your probably aren't very careful 🙂
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2 hours ago, malraux said:
I always store mine with the lid on the bottom, with the legs resting on the lid top. Keeps everything open so it doesn't hold moisture.
I have multiple dutch ovens so I stack them which is why I don't do that. I do put a thick canvas glove over the lip under the lid so there is some airflow. Not as much as your method.
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Thank god there were no cell phones or youtube when I was growing up..... I am a survivor of the 70's
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I am all for LNT, even taken special training for it but they can easily go overboard. Sometimes reminds me of the fad diets that focus on only eating one item.
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This morning I was paid in full with extra for my time as Scoutmaster. I got this message from a parent 🙂
Thank you again. and thank you for ALLLLLL you have done for our boys. You've helped shape and model and teach and create memories that will always be with my son. There are no words to tell you what/how much that means to me, but you are a parent so I'm sure you have an idea of what i'm talking about. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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4 hours ago, 69RoadRunner said:
Well, we are on one of the 75'+ boats, so you never know.
I am so jealous!
1 hour ago, qwazse said:@ianwilkins sleeping below deck in the summertime tropics is extremely uncomfortable unless you burn $s to fuel the generator running the A/C.
Who needs sleep when there are stars to watch?
After the 2 night of no sleep I just passed out on the foredeck and figured if I rolled into the water I would wake up.....
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Would you say anything
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That behaviour is ridiculous from the adult. Personally, we had a similar experience from and ASM. I asked him to step down as ASM because that behaviour is never ok in my book. We are there to build the boys up not tear them down.