JasonG172

I was told that back in the day of the British Empire extending pretty much all round the world, when your military enlistment was up, you were done. Unfortunately that meant wherever you were, you were done. If you wish to go home in England, you had better start working to earn money to buy yourself a ticket(s) home. For some, it may mean a year or two of short range tickets that got one a bit closer each time to England.

 

Stosh

I heard the same story

Have you done a Round up at the schools? Sorry I dont know how big your town is.

Welcome

Have not done this but I just giggle over the thought. The White Board Technicque. Have a mandatory Parent meeting. Write all the Pack activities on the board and then ask for a chair for each activity. When no raises their hand it gets erased off the board. I have heard by the time you get to Pinewood Derby they get the idea and start stepping up.

Did this for the first time this year !

Why would you not collect dues in order to pay for recognition?

Kids are kids regardless of age, Shooting model rockets is fun at 8 and 15

I honestly dont see a need period. I am primarily a CS Leader and will remain one because I love having fun with the kids. I don't think I could ever work hands on with the teen boys of today, therefore I will sit back advise, help the SM when needed and stick to my position of Committee Chairman

EXACTLY and add a plus to that, you get to camp out all weekend!

Wrapped mine up about 3 weeks ago and go tthe opportunity to work with a couple of great young men

 

mythology

Are you Serious?

 

Ours is focused on Service! which I love, but I do wish there was a little more NA as well. Good Balance

 

We have had recent and recurring discussions about "sash and dash," patrols that don't want to go camping,

Yes and it is a shame!

Should the OA go a different direction and leave the Native American lore and traditions to say Venturing Crews?

No

Indian heritage is a big part of scouting altogether

Let me ask everyone about Scouting software. I have heard a lo about different software to help you keep up with everything from bookkeeping to advancement for the kids. Is there a preferred software for Cub Scouts?

USE ScoutBook!!!! I really enjoy it. Tell all the parents for now to set one up individually and then make ALL the connections. You shouldnt have to spend a dime then. You are allowed 1 free scout, so if ALL the parents setup their 1 free kid, you set up your account, connect all the kids together through connections BAM !!!

Am I the only person on the planet that finds it easier to read an email that log onto FB ?

You wouldnt believe the people that give me email address that ask me to text them when I email them. They have an email but they do not use it.

You know I have never noticed it, unless its been cleaned up before I see it

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However, they are really into the Indian stuff --- mdancing, button blankets and such. Personally, I consider that a waste of time, at least for me. So I'm no longer considering being a volunteer.

Think maybe you ought to find out what the OA is all about first?

"they are really into the Indian stuff --- mdancing," this is as well a VERY big part

Maybe your charter organization could help you with expenses until the pack gets on its feet?

THIS!!! is your COR or Organization trying to help as well?

hobo packs I agree are fun and easy

I am sure there are some REALLY over dooers, I am just not there yet and I haven't met anyone that IMO has over done it yet

It's all a matter of choice.

I do agree, but I shouldn't be looked down upon because I share my enthusiasm with the recognition's I have earned,

3 rows of knots is the limit

Frankly I am put off by adults who overload their uniforms with patches, beads, and pins.

WHY? Just like boys like to show off their recognition and so do adults. Boys just like adults look at these patches and say OHHH I want one, and go the patch to earn them and LEARN something along the way.

I dont like the idea of splitting them up, because there are things I can teach NOW in Cubs to prepare them for Boy Scouts

The remote clicker you unlock your car with. I had to look up why they are called FOBs. Appears it has to do with attachments to the chain for a pocket watch or the pocket itself. Term also used in networking to refer to a security device.

Or in my Industry FREE ON BOARD (shipping term)

And yet I see people getting their beads in just a couple months after finishing the course.

Stosh

I agree as well. I wanted BIGGER tickets that what I currently have, and was told "remember you only have 18 months to complete this"

I have some really weak Ticket items but in saying that, those BIG tickets that I wasn't really encourage to complete I am doing those on the side.

I use it frequently for Cubs

A well meaning aunt bought my boys some fluorescent lanterns a few years ago they were cheap and not very durable but came with a FOB. Was great for showing off my Jedi powers on Cub campouts.

FOB?