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    Problem I had with neoprene dive boots is that I felt every single rock, bottle, etc. I used those one summer, when kayaking in the English Channel with a wetsuit. They kept the feet warm and provided some ankle support, but I felt everything on the soles of my feet.
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    Stosh’s story reminds me of what some friends did when they went as well as what I did. Friends got a bunch of the sample sized (either .5 ounces or 1 ounce) Tabasco Sauce bottles. They then hot glued 1†safety pins to the bottles for instant hat pins. They were a “hot†commodity. When I went, I made a bunch of neckerchief slides using clothesline and Turk’s Head Knots. While not as hot as the Tabasco Sauce pins (pun intended again J ) I got some very good trades, especially with the Japanese who were attending.
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    Good for him. He needs to decide how much he wants to bring. Hopefully he pre-ordered a bunch of souvineers so he won't need a bunch of money. If he didn't order in advance, I'd have him look in the catalog, find what he wants, then bring a little extra.
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    As others have mentioned, the adults don't pick.
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    Agree, how much has he earned? When I went to jambo in 89, I used the money I made from cutting grass.
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    Considering how well National listened to those polled on Eagle Palms, I say the decision has been made already. Heck the writing has been on the wall for some time. August 1 2018 we will be coed. If I'm off, then it will be before then.
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    Maybe this will help clear up issues I've encountered, i.e. Crossed Over Webelos still being registered with the pack. Happened to Oldest Son and Middle Son.
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    Back in the 1980s, some research was done on why Scouts stay involved. One of the things the survey harped on was If a Scout gets First Class in the 12 Months, they tend to stay, Hence "OPERATION FIRST CLASS" as it was called in 1989. What the study didn't address was how active was the units these Scouts were in. I hate to say it, but IMHO "OPERATION FIRST CLASS" was one of the things that has led to the "One and Done" and "pencil whipping" that I see more and more of.
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    If my post caused it, I apologize. I admit I am venting . I participated in the 2014 poll on palms, and I feel ignored. I have a friend who spent a lot of time and treasure on the 411 committee, and I can only guess how he feels. I took only a few minutes on the survey. He spent 4+ years.
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    My current troop: January Lock in, mostly because we get new Scouts in December/January. Feburary Camp March campStaff the Webeloree April Council camporee Practice (required for points) May Council Camporee HA prep trip June Camp July Summer Camp August Camp September camp October District Camporee November Camp December Christmas party, if early enough and no conflicts camp
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    ROTHCO makes imitation surplus gear. I'm told some of it is good. BUT the Rothco jungleboots are worthless. ALTAMA makes the USGI version of the jungle boot. They are made to military specifications. While the jungle boots are not issue and Altama doesn't have a contract,they still make them. 28 years ago, the Altamas were $20 more than the Rothcos. And worth every penny. I had the Altamas 14 years, and lost them in a move. I did replace them. When middle son took Kayaking at summer camp, we were able to get a pair of Altama jungle boots for him. SWMBO found them in a thrift store.
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    I feel like they do too. They ignored the responses of the survey regarding Palms. And they ignored the 411 committee's recommendation, which took 4+ years of research and testing.
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    11 year olds in LDS troops cannot camp more than 3 times a year. With the january 1, 2016 to yesterday requirements, they could not earn First Class in a year.
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    One of the guys on the 411 committee on Facebook said it best. That committee spent 4+ years working on the requirements to improve them and make them more "outing." They used their own experiences and non-Boy Scout experts to create them. They had beta units testing for 2+ years. And they were told no changes to their recommendations would be made for 3 years after implementation to see how they really work. Somewhere I read 3 years is the true mark of success or failure since First year is implementation, and second year is tweaking implementation. Third year is true test. Thsi change
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    I'm not familiar with either brand. I do know Northern Tier use to recommend jungle boots, and that was recommended to me for canoeing when I was up in Canada. Just do NOT get the ROTHCO jungle boots. Pay the extra money for ALTAMA boots. The first pair I had were Rothco, and the sole ripped off after a week when on a practice trip. The mud literally sucked the sole off. And that's one reason why I don't wear slip on type shoes and and tennis type shoes for canoeing. I've seen a bunch of shoes over the years come off and get lost in mud.
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    No. "Qualified Supervision" could be on shore. Boat Observer could be a "Lookout," could be someone any age. And anyone can get Safety Afloat certified.
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    Why I liked the more camping or why LDS units complained? I liked more camping for a variety of reasons. One is that IMHO the more they camp, the better they master the skills. Yes in my day only 2 camp outs were required to earn Camping Skill Award, and hence First Class. But the 2 months between Scout and Tenderfoot, Tenderfoot and Second Class, and Second Class and First, gave time for Scouts to master those outdoor skills. At least in the troops I've been involved with, that 5 to 6 camp outs and/or summer camp. As to why LDS units cannot have 11 year old First Class Scouts under th
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    Page 12 of the document here is the results Highlights: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/advancement_news/2015_Mar-April.pdf 1900+ respondents 69% say palms are important 80% say it strengthen participation 70% say Scouts look forward to it. 87% rated the Scout spirit requirement as “very important,†69 percent rated the leadership requirement similarly. Here are the kickers 85 percent disagreed with awarding Palms based solely on earning five merit badges. 81 percent rejected the idea of allowing additional active time at Life rank to count toward Ea
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    I liked when they upped the number of campouts. But I know LDS units complained since none of their 11 year old Scouts can get First Class under the 2016 changes.
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    After we had one mom pick up her son when he snuck his phone and called her, we talk to the parents, give them our numbers, and then lock up the phones in a safe. problem has not happened again. Unfortunately that camp was about 30 minutes from her house. As for mail, wife and I sent a care package out on the Saturday before they left. Boys got it Wednesday.
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    Depending upon what the patch looks like, it may be a youth leadership patch, and you wouldn't wear it. If it is the one here: http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsa/uniforms-insignia/insignia-cloth/other/leave-no-trace-trainer-emblem.html#.WWO67oTyucw Then you are out of luck as it is the youth leader patch. Save it though as apparently they changed the name of the position. I think this may be the new POR patch http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsa/uniforms-insignia/insignia-cloth/required/emb-outdoor-ethics-guide.html#.WWO7coTyucw If it the black rectangular ones from here https://lnt.org/sho
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    I wish I knew how to sew with a machine. The two times I tried, the people working with me gave up, did the job themselves, and suggested classes. So I only hand sew. IT IS A VALUABLE LIFE SKILL! (emphasis, not shouting) Not only have I sewed numerous patches and buttons, But I have also used them to fix packs and tents. I also did several sets of regalia, both Northern Traditional and Straight, by hand. It's not that difficult. A buddy of mine had the velcro rank patch set up. We were constantly joking with him, "You don't deserve this," and take it off.
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    Actually they sent out a survey 2 or 3 years ago on this topic. I participated in it. I was opposed to the proposed changes then, and I am opposed to the changes now. To quote the Second Doctor, aka "the Hobo," " I see you changed things...HHHMMM I don't like it."
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    CONGRATULATIONS!
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    Our old SM finally retired.Honestly he should have retired a few years back as his health has been failing for some time now. But the COR/CC would not agree with selecting the current SM because he was no longer active with the church since getting married. Between the old SM's wife, and our past IH stepping in, we got a new SM. Our challenge is the old SM is addicted to Scouting. He is on the committee, and attends meetings regularly. The troop was using his property to camp so that he could "still be somewhat involved." But after the accident he had getting the campsite ready, we are not
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