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and I am aware this is closing the barn door after the horses are gone but the topic got me thinking... For my son I scan all his MB cards, blue cards, key pages in his handbook (rank pages, camping & service logs) as a back up to his card book, troop and council records into a computer file. I also do this for my portion of the blue card I keep as a MB counselor. Figure I can always produce this as proof of completion if all the normal record keeping fails/

I do intend to bring it up with council--I imagine too late for this iteration. I would hate to assume, but I guess there is too much inertia/$$$/etc tied up in the status quo. Many of the badges I mentioned have a bunch of prereqs. They are offering Personal Fitness and Personal Management--come with your 12 week logs filled out. So basically all that is left are the "classroom" type stuff. Again I didn't want to reignite the MB day debate--just point out I think NESA is missing the boat with this event, we should be pushing these boys to be outside. I think this is what makes Scouts

don't want to completely rehash the MB day argument I see both sides and can see some value for some badges if done right. However, I just gots to vent about our council's upcoming NESA day event. It will be in May, so nice weather. It will be held at one of the council campgrounds so perfect opportunity to do outdoor related badges, even if they cant be completed. Why, for the love of Baden-Powell would the council offer Programming and Digital Technology? Really, come to a camp and spend the day inside on a computer! Or all 3 Citizenships for that matter. Law? Disabilities Awaren

and it's cool the focus is on the project (which sounds pretty great) not that he is the youngest person ever or did it before 13

last year my son crossed over w/ the rest of his den and several others (16 total) to a good troop. However they really didn't know what to do with all those boys and it took a long time to get them all thru Scout and on the journey to 1C. It also was chaotic on getting the new boys integrated with the basics of the Troop (like uniform practices, troop meeting flow, how to advance, MB/blue card procedures, who were the Scout leaders, who were the adult leaders). Basically, the new guys were put into 2 patrols and left to fend for themselves. we got it together thru campouts, summer ca

I would disagree. If you read about the campaigns (for ex Adams v. Jefferson in 1802) of the 1800s you might find today's politicians would be considered pikers by the standards of indecency displayed. Shoot we fought a civil war, cant get much more divided than that.

we don't do them during meetings. we meet formally from 7-8 or so. from 6-7 it is generally accepted that is the time to come in and get advancements signed off, or work one on one with Troop MB counselors. Every now and again we will run a MB in that period. I did Personal Fitness. I did some classroom stuff for the more "book learnin" parts, made them come back over the 12 weeks to individually do the demo/performance items, and met every 2 weeks for the group to go over to the track and do the periodic progress checks. I felt for that badge it made it fun as well as motivational for th

I get the dilemma. Shoot, it isn't really a dilemma. it is wrong. I didn't understand why someone ostensibly came here for guidance when they clearly knew what they wanted to do, then spent 6 pages arguing their position.

I guess I don't understand this thread--or more specifically why it was started. I am not taking a side in this issue, just commenting on the conversation. The original poster states he is coming here for guidance and opinions and then argues against all opinions contrary to the one he clearly already held. Now if this thread was to solidify his belief or help him confirm to himself he is right then ok. I have enjoyed the conversation but it is 6 pages of "it's wrong" or "not that bad" and the OP seems to already have a clear idea of what he thinks should be done, a clear willingness to do

your troop could create an annual award for a Scout or Adult who best demonstrates his values or actions. or if your troop has a campground or activity area (for ex we frequently use a local rec area our charter org owns) you could erect a memorial or name something after him

12 hours. wow. I got steamed the last time when the parents were 20 min late because they waited until we called we when we returned and then hit traffic. I would probably demand the next activity his parent has to come along or he cant come. But as said before I would hate to hose the kid because his parents are doofuses (understanding stuff happens, but 12 hours?)

When I was my son's DL I decided I didn't really want to "teach" the religious requirements. I was prepared to do so but personally I thought those were best completed by each family within their faith tradition and choice. Don't know if I had any atheists (I doubt it, probably more agnostic or just not a lot of thought altogether but I digress) but I know I had a gamut from regular church attenders, strong in their chosen faith, to folks who probably were not so. I just didn't see this as the forum to make folks uncomfortable so I gave the parents a choice. I spelled out the requirements,

Our troop didn't have a bugler. My son plays trumpet and thought it would be fun to try. He also wanted to earn the MB since it is one of the originals and his Eagle Uncle encouraged him (he got his trumpet instructor to sign up as a counselor). Also, he needed a PoR to advance to Star and he could do Bugler now (he is APL and next in line for PL) Met with SM and SPL to see if they wanted a bugler and if he could try. He spent a month working on Taps, Assembly, and Reveille to feel confident enough to play in public. Played Reveille and Taps at a recent campout. No Doc Severensen but the o