imachristian13

Hi folks... We have a BSA Troop with +/- 30 members, Scoutmaster, 8 ASMs, and a somewhat active Committee. For the most part, these are all good folks but they have developed their own version of what this should be. Three quick examples: 1. At Boards of Review (non-Eagle), the candidate is hazed. The room is set as if it were an interrogation. He is challenged on nonsensical BSA rules (does he have the correct sock on the left or right foot). He is asked questions that do not pertain to his advancement, his views on the troop, or areas he might improve. Finally, a charade is pu

All of the comments here...for, against, other...are all appreciated. With a notable exception... Basementdweller? Your overuse of "Geezus" is no less insulting to Christian Believers than simply uttering the name of Jesus Christ in vain. Whether you care or not, I don't really have a concern. Just think it shows poor taste on your part. Same goes for your comment about someone missing their "meds". Funny to some? Sure. Insulting to those who take meds for legitimate medical reasons every day? Absolutely. You know better...you just choose to do otherwise.

Well I surely opened up a can of worms on all sides. Again, remember why I came here. To get other people's views BEFORE making any stink about this. Those of you that took that tack with me, thank you. Some commented on lightening up because it's good to have a leader instead of none or that I should volunteer to do it. I don't think I ever said otherwise. By the way, I have direct ties to the cause here as well so those who seemed to be questioning my right to comment on the provocative shirts - as if just being a human being wasn't enough reason to dislike the shirts

Interesting comments all. Here's some follow-up from the OP. First, nobody is looking to go after anyone here (that's why I came to a forum like this instead of contacting a leader higher up the food chain. Second, someone thought I was young yet I have a son old enough to be in Boy Scouts. Barring a very early teen fatherhood, I'd have to be at least 26 or 27, right? Anyways, I'm 44. On the 5K: This scenario was odd in that it was both a scout function AND a non-scout function at the same time. My son and I were participating as volunteers from the troop. The ASM, PL and

Thank you TAHAWK for your comments. I appreciate it

Hi folks... First, strictly a policy question. What is protocol regarding smoking (tobacco products) while in uniform? Our Scoutmaster is seriously addicted and, while we can respect that it's difficult, he doesn't seem to care if he smokes around the boys or while representing the troop. Second, what are your thoughts on this? Recently, our troop assisted with a local run/walk for breast cancer research. One of our Assistant Scoutmasters also had a team running/walking in the event with many of his friends and family - including 5 or 6 of our troop members (including my son's