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Eagle94-A1

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  1. Calico, The IH/ASM is relatively new to the CO. So he's keeping things as they are. He's still getting a feel for things. And since he is an Eagle with a son in the troop, he signed up to help when he can.
  2. Yep, I'm an oversized kid, and sometimes do not maintain boundaries. I've been known to walk into patrol campsites when I smelled somethign good and ask, "What's for dinner?" LOL! But it has been known to freak people out. When I was doing training, the ASM was helping out on staff, but was on call that weekend. Chief had to give him permission to leave his jurisdiction (campsite was approximately 400 yards away from city limits), but he had to take his vehicle with him. Well he gets called out Friday nite, so he's not at camp. Saturday morning, he shows up in his police van, and
  3. Thanks folks. Yep, I want to stay out it. I think the SM, CC, and COR need to handle it. And I'll add the IH as well since he is also involved in the troop as an ASM and has seen the guy in action on the camp out the folded troop joined us on. Qwasze, My goal is to help the current SM until he steps down and my friend, aka the "Heir Apparent" takes over. Then I am going to support him because his job crazy. He's had to miss and/or leave early from meetings, leave in the middle of the night and come back very early the next morning on camp outs, and his job even tried to get him to co
  4. We had a troop that folded in my neck of the woods. The SM of that troop was a member of my son's troop as a youth, and all but two of their Scouts transferred to us. He also is getting it worked out where the gear will get transferred to us as we need it. The troop doubled in size when joined, stressing our equipment supplies. Now we've added a 3d patrol, and will be getting a 4th (possibly a 5th patrol) in the next 6 months when the Webelos II ( or are they now called Arrow of Light Scouts) from the feeder pack Cross Over ( and it looks like my pack will be sending their Webelos to the troo
  5. Once upon a time, Swimming MB was a prerequisite for Lifesaving MB. That changed in 2001 when I think a lot of laws were create that affected teenagers and lifeguarding certification programs. I know back when I got BSA Lifeguard, youth needed to have as prerequisites First Aid, Swimming, Lifesaving, Rowing, and Canoeing MBs. Adults needed to have the skills to complete those MBs. But again, a lot of laws got put in place that do not allow 18 and under to do waterfront lifeguarding. Hence the reason why BSA Lifeguard no longer covers waterfronts and boating rescues. You gotta take the
  6. Glacier, 1) WELCOME TO DA FORUMS! 2) As others have said, you better know your your folks going on any HA activity.You need to have team players with positive mental attitudes and necessary skills. I lazy, negative person can destroy an activity of a lifetime. Trust me on that. 3) If you have an multi-unit crew, make sure you have plenty of expedition practices.
  7. Back in the day, I would be at the office about a week prior to day camp getting the paperwork and organizing dens and putting, DLs parent swho were "walkers" etc together. I admit the first year I did it, it was frustrating as I didn't leave any room on my paperwork for editing. parents would put down the wrong den they should be in etc. Got better the next 2 years I was PD. I would do the parents' orientation and last minute paperwork filing the day before daycamp started. And there was a little grumbling by some staff about how their Saturday was spent in training and setting up camp
  8. I know every district is different, and some delegate training courses to the Pack Trainer. But I know of packs with no trainers, and I've met trainers with lots of knowledge about program, but little in regards to the outdoors. I agree with Mash in that the outdoor trainers I know are a wealth of knowledge.
  9. I do not know the entire story, but in MS three troops share a very nice campground and each has their own cabin for year round use. The do rent out the campground throughout the year. I never went to their summer camp, but had friends go and this is how it was described to me. They put on only 1 week of camp and other units are invited to attend. HOWEVER for every so many boys going, you have to provide x number of MBCs for the week. So essentially the Adutls going with their troops are the ones teaching the MBCs. Anyway, once they know which MBs the leaders can teach, they then come
  10. Every troop does things a little differently, and every meeting will be different. But as others have said, the Scout should be having FUN! Some things about troop meetings 1) They should be run by the youth. 2) They should have some skills instruction or prep work for a trip being done. New guys may be learning the basics from an older scout. older scouts may be practicing or learning advance skills. 3) There should be some time for the patrol to get together and work on patrol items. 4) there should be some type of interpatrol gametime
  11. best first aid course I ever had, and it was the reason why I didn't get First Class in a year, was at summer camp. The counselor was awesome, and my SM wanted me to take it with that MBC. One day of learning the skills, one day of applying the skill on a "Hike" that had stations at/ repeat. Final day was another hike.
  12. i can relate to that. I thought we had a good time for day camp, and our attendance showed that the date was the right one. Then they moved it up about 3 weeks. Doable, but there were some adult staffing issues as our teachers who staffed couldn't staff the entire time due to all the snow days. They pushed it back a week, and now we have issues getting den chiefs since most of the camps are at summer camp.
  13. That's almost how they do first aid courses for AHA. Students watch a video. Only 2 or 3 'hands on" items, one of which is taking off gloves without risking infection.
  14. Current SM has a few acres and lets us do whatever we need to do, except cut the pine trees down. He harvests those. Goal in November is to do wilderness survival in the old troop campsite on the property. going to re-clear the area after almost 10 years to not only build survival shelters, but also re-establish the campsite.
  15. i forgot who it was, it wasn't KEEN, butu someone made a 'hybrid" boot that could be used for on both water and land. Saw them when I did some training, but were outof my price range. Trying to find it again, I found this http://www.rescuesourcestore.com/store/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=BO9800&sid=i4tmhu7ffhj77m6xjd784r7f77h3cnk0
  16. Nah, just ask your friendly neighborhood librarian.
  17. Faith, the syllabi are out for the live classes. http://www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/515-215.pdf http://www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/511-503_WB.pdf http://www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/511-504_WB.pdf
  18. Sorry for the delay, Yep I recruited youth for packs and troops. I also worked on establishing new packs, a troop, and tried to get Exploring (I'm dating myself) restarted. But not only did I recruit youth, I also recruited adults. OK mostly for packs, but I did send a person or two to a troop. But My primary focus was trying to get adults on the district committee. I also worked on getting sponsors and donations for various activities the district had: day camp, camporees, district banquet, etc. I also coordinated with one brand new pack and troop and a donor to help get the
  19. talk about weathermen and accurate forecasts reminds me how much I I miss Nash Roberts. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nash_Roberts
  20. We have one ASM with a weather app on his phone. I have a weather radio. that's what we use on trips. From way back when, I start checking weahter.com at the latest 2 days before a trip, Then the day before and day of.
  21. Been dealing with this issue for some time since CSDC does a lot of advancement. I have no problems, and use those who have done it to help the others. Also some Cubs want to do the projects again because A) it's fun and B) they know whatthey are doing and ant to do a better job.
  22. That's the goal, although, why didn't i think of using GBB's syllabus for new troop! I told the TG his job was to work his way out of a job. We now have an issue though; we no longer have a TG. The TG and the NSP are having so much fun together, the NSP elected him PL. Now I gotta get another copy of the 3d. Edition SMHB!
  23. Bad Wolf, Like I said, in an ideal world. The DE question I can answer from first hand expereince. Some of the things i would do, depending upon the time of year are the following. 1) Recruiting. Not only youth but adults. For youth recruitment, I had to coordinate with the local school systems and arrange both the daytime visit and the Round Ups. Then I had to conduct both. Grant you I focused mostly on elementary schools and Cub Scouts, but I also did middle schools and other More later
  24. Bad Wolf, In an ideal world, the district helps units out a lot. They provide a commissioner corps that helps units out that are having issues and need help. Districts provide training opportunities for the leaders so they can provide a better program. Yes some training can be done online, esp. CS specific, but a lot does need to be done in a classroom. Districts provide activities for the units to participate in. Whether it's a Cub Scout Day Camp, or a district camporee, districts do provide the youth, as well as adults, opportunities for fun. Districts provide Round Tabl
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