Eagle1993

I’ve seen some rumors on FB coming out of the Alaska region; however, I’m not sure what to believe. My parents are pretty smart. If they greatly increase fees to while not declaring bankruptcy it seems like simply throwing money into a bottomless pit. If they are facing such a large fee increase, they need to declare bankruptcy. Yes, BSA national fee is cheaper than other activities; however, that fee doesn’t pay for uniforms, facility rentals, camps, equipment, outings, etc. In our relatively inactive pack our annual cost per scout is in the range of $170 above the fee ... exc

We received a note from our council that states the BSA is looking at its options regarding financial restructuring to appropriately support those affected by abuse in the Scouting program. Any decision on this will likely come in October or November. (I think this clarifies what our CE said at round table). So while insurance and loss of members may be driving the fee increase, it looks like they have to delay any announcement until the consider the totality of the situation including financial restructuring.

Uh oh.... 😬

Last fee increase was $9. Not that we allow gambling, but if we did, I’d place a large wager on the over. Delaying an announcement of a fee increase until Nov makes no sense. Pull the board together tonight and vote on it. If the internal debate is between a massive fee increase and bankruptcy then declare bankruptcy. No fee increases will cover the massive lawsuits on top of our current tenuous financial situation. Laying the financial burden of the failures of the past on the backs of parents of your current membership is wrong. Fees are a small part of the total cost of the pr

Last time they raised fees, they let us know early Sept. That was late but at least before recruiting. Why do they need to wait until Oct 23? This doesn’t make sense at all unless they are considering other options.

This sounds bad... if they have to setup a fund to help some cover the fee increase, it probably will hurt a bit. https://mailchi.mp/bsamail/important-scouting-news-please-read

“There’s a form for that!” Under section 7.0.0.2 Merit Badge Program In the event unit leaders or other volunteers discover that any merit badge counselors are not following mandated procedures regarding the use of blue cards or working with the requirements as they are written, they should complete and submit to the council advancement committee the Reporting Merit Badge Counseling Concerns form (found in the appendix) . Unit leaders should regularly review the policies and procedures related to the merit badge process with Scouts, parents, guardians, and leaders, and counsel them o

We still use blue cards. Our camp sends us a file of electronic blue cards with signatures... we then print and cut out and sign blue cards to keep records. My hands are still aching with over 120 MBs earned at camp. Our council did say the paper advancement reports will stop very soon (we use those as well) so I wouldn’t be surprised if they stop using blue cards and switch to Scoutbook only. We plan to use blue cards until BSA makes an official call. Scoutbook is nice for advancement records; however, it doesn’t work well when you are remote and outside... paper blue cards work ever

I actual do practice the no 1 on 1 contact outside of scouting. There was a case where my son was going to work on a model train with an adult. They were going to be the only two in his home so I stayed. Yes, 99.99% chance nothing would happen, but I just couldn’t get that 0.01% or less chance out of my head so I stayed. I also avoid 1:1 contact with youth who are not my own. That is to prevent any possible false accusations. I think in general, the no 1 on 1 rule makes sense in cases outside of scouting. Now two deep would be nice, but I wouldn’t cancel my son’s sleepove

FGM is legal, those other references are not. Note that your point could also easily be used agains doctors who provide abortion services as many consider abortion murder. It’s a slippery slope. I would go with the law when looking at banning parents. In terms of leaders, I would have no issue preventing him from being a leader is the COR and CC are uncomfortable with him serving in that role.

I keep hearing these great examples of GSUSA groups on great adventures. However, nearly every GSUSA parent that talks to me in my area claims GSUSA troops begin to collapse after elementary school. Examples of a Troop of 19 5th grade girls disappeared in 6th grade when the leaders left and no alt Troop was provided. Juniors in high school who’s Troops died while they were looking to close out on their Gold rank (one gave up the other is working on it without a Troop). GSUSA summer camps for elementary school members are much better than BSA’s in my area, but it seems like th

Define what in YPT policy would be violated having this parent attend an overnight? I do not see that children would be in danger being around this doctor. I do see individuals attempting to take revenge on a doctor who they disagree with his practice. What is the end goal? To alienate a doctor and the community who uses him or to reduce FGM? In the end, his child did nothing wrong and given that he is not a threat then I see no YPT issue. Let the kid and his dad in the pack. If the goal is reducing FGM you might want to consider this article https://www.theatlan

That is typically regarding leaders. This is discussing banning a parent who isn’t even accused of breaking a law.

I assume the situation is that some parents took their daughters to him and he performed the mutilation. I would ask my COR to prevent him from being leader. Outside of that I would let his child join the pack. If he wants to attend events with his child (and is legally allowed to) I wouldn’t stop him. While I don’t agree with his actions I would not want to punish the child and I don’t see him as a threat to children of parents who would not bring them to him.

He made it clear the council will not be impacted. 😀 My DE said they know nothing more than what the council exec stated. Main point was that our camps, FOS and product sales income will not be impacted. It was the first time we did not hear “may” inserted and an idea of possible timing. However, it is only one CE at one council in one meeting. I’ll be interested if others are hearing anything similar. He also talked about the lawsuits and emphasized that BSA believes in the victims and wants them to come forward. We haven’t seen our council fee yet either, but have set

I was told by our CE, during a recent round table, that National BSA will be announcing a “financial restructuring” within a week or two. Perhaps we will hear of 2020 fees then.

These went from a nicotine patch alternative to a new drug delivery system. Absolutely... should be treated same as Tobacco.

Talk About Scouting! ...public group, probably my favorite of the bunch There are a couple of others focused on girls in BSA. One of them is heavily moderated with posts from National BSA employees US Scouting Service Project provides some semi official announcements There are others as well Unfortunately (or fortunately) I can’t access FB now to send you links, I’m in China, but searching the above will lead you to the sites.

When we go out to sell popcorn this year, should we include the name of the law firm and case the proceeds will go to? “Thank you for supporting scouts and Dewy Cheat’m and How and their legal council on GSUSA, Bankruptcy, Sledding accidents and other various legal proceedings”

Rule of two (no one on one) was put into place in 1987 per court testimony. For comparison, the Catholic Church put this rule in place in 2000s and the Minnesota Children’s Theater (where the latest round of BSA outrage began) instituted the rule in 2017. So the BSA seems to have been an early YPT adopter but don’t let facts get in the way of bashing the BSA.

Lawsuit filed against individual, council and national. I’ve see others field that also target CO in addition. Hopefully insurance can cover our councils or we may see councils go bankrupt as well. What I find interesting (upsetting) is that the lawyers are stating they need to get these in now before BSA declares bankruptcy. However, if you look at the USA Gymnastics bankruptcy, they are still allowing individuals who were abused to file claims within the bankruptcy court (what appears as creditors). So, is the real difference that lawyers that file pre bankruptcy can get their 33%

Article was updated a bit today after a press conference this morning. They have nearly 800 plaintiffs. Many sad stories... I can only think in many cases leaders could simply not believe what some could be capable of. We are much more aware of this now and our YPT improvements should help reduce the chance of this ever happening again. I wonder if the BSA could even handle the legal fees of this one.

Lawsuit filed late today. If BSA loses this one, I see no way to avoid bankruptcy. Hundreds of possible victims. Over 350 accused abusers. BSA has made 120 reports to law enforcement based upon their review of the lawsuit so far. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2019/08/05/boy-scout-sex-abuse-claims-exclusive-lawsuit/1899606001/

I think I found the U.K. scouts. http://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/27322466

Sounds like the airport exit was a complete mess. There is a FB post that one small group of scouts were still stuck there this morning with only a 18 year old ASM responsible.