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Im not a UC, but I am a FOS presenter for my district, and I love the free meals!

They are releasing a "Scoutbook Lite" version to replace the old internet advancement, which was planned to be free. This is a big move for them, since this was a source of income to keep the Scoutbook program running. Now those cost must come from elsewhere.

Merit Badge Counselors are not leaders, so i don't see the age requirement changing.

We were an early adopter as well, and my daughter was originally a mixed den. This year we are opening recruiting (last was just siblings and word of mouth). This year, we are separating the girls to proper dens (mainly because I will not run a Webelos program with Bears,wolves, etc.) So my Wife is the den leader of the Girl Webelos Den, and I am the Boy Webelos Den leader. We are going to start promoting Patrols and do a Boy "Patrol" and a Girl "Patrol". Most of the activities/learning with be Co-ed or Round Robin style. Ideally, once we get some more Webelos Girls

My recent issue at Webelos camp could fall under this question. Last week, myself and 2 other registered Male leaders, took 4 boys and 1 girl to Resident camp. The girl happens to be my daughter. Our campsite was shared by 2 other units. One was all boy and male leaders, the other was a unit that had 5 Webelos boys, and one Webelos girl (the girls of both units shared a tent). SO officially, we had 2 girls in camp, with no female leadership. Now, me being the father of one, did I still need a female leader? The other unit's girl was NOT a direct family member and definit

Charter Organizations can drop you from their Charter, but that doesn't stop you from going to the next unit and signing up. If you think the volunteer should be removed from Scouting, then it need to go through the Scout Executive and they will be blacklisted at National, and will be red flagged if they try turning in more applications through other districts and councils.

Currently my Daughter is only a Webelos. We are part of an early adopter pack, had 5 girls of mixed ages to start, and now only have 3 (1 lion, 1 bear, and 1 Webelos). We originally only pushed for siblings to get it started. The cubmaster had a spring recruit this past spring, but it failed and no one turned out. My wife (Webelos Girl Den Leader) and I are planning to host a Den Recruitment event to gain our den numbers up this fall. (I am the Webelos Boy Den leader, and only have 3 active boys, 5 total). Right now, I have no troop plans. There is a bigger girl only pack started 40

SM signs blue cards allowing Scout to start the merit badge, but I don't see how they control who the councilor is.

our last Eagle scout received a flag that was flown over our capital, and another that was flown over the White House (or maybe somewhere else in DC).

Our troop does 3 fundraisers a year, technically 4. 1. Popcorn through council (we split our commission 50/50 with the scouts, but do not do any show-n-sells, take orders only) 2. Concessions at a local RV dealership seasonal open house. They cover cost of food and equipment, so all sales are profit. We schedule the Scouts to work shifts (they volunteer for the time slots) and then a portion of the sales go towards the Scout account, and the rest is for troop expenses 3. We have done for the second year, a pancake breakfast. A local business covers all cost of food, s

I've purchased a few used shirts with Badge magic, and I even made the mistake of badge magic on my first leader shirt (6 years ago or so). Luckily, I have had great results with Goo Gone, and only a couple old spots are still seen, but you almost have to see it in the right angle/lighting to notice. I just say, let them get it dirty at camp, and you'll never notice again.

Are these better then the thorlos socks that the scout shop offers? I have a couple pairs of those.

Going to summer camp for the second year with the troop. Last year, I spent most the time doing leader training. Looking forward to enjoying my stay more this year. Just wondering what some of you experienced summer camp attendees bring or do to improve your stay? Besides the usual comfy camp chair and coffee mug. thanks Scott

Being a Den Leader for cubs is easier to accomplish then you think. As long as you have the Den meeting side down. No where is it written that you have to go camping to be a Den Leader. The pack goes camping, and its on the Cubmaster and Outdoor chair(on the committee) to make that happen. Baloo training is not REQUIRED of a den leader, but someone in the pack must have it and attend the campouts. Luckily in our Pack we have 6 people trained in Baloo for that exact reason. Den Leader positional training is online as well, so you don't have to go to a special training event either. S

its a never ending battle. Our pack used to email lot, and then people complained about the amount of emails. So then we cut back. Then they claim they never know whats going on. The new cubmaster has been pushing Facebook messenger, and Facebook page for info, while doing the minimum emails. Even with handouts, it still never gets to everyone. Personally I think he is over doing it with the communication. I am old school and will set the standard with my den parents on the first meeting. I email, to the email address they provide. That's it. Not going to call, text, o

My first uniform as a leader in 2013 was purchased full price, new at the shop. Now I pickup pieces as I go, used. Can't pass up a used shirt in my size for $20 shipped, or $50 pants on clearance for $25. With my multiple positions, I like having a uniform for my district position. I then feel like I am over promoting myself wearing that to my unit event. Seems weird to stand in front of den of new parents and introducing yourself as a Den leader, when you are wearing a different position patch.

Cub Leader Uniform: Setup as a Webelos Assistant Den leader. I wear the Webelos Leader necker and webelos slide. My Boyscout hat from when I first became a Scouter (2013) with my son as a tiger (its the older ones that fade to brown). My shirt is a "used, new to me" black button version. I have my AOL knot, Den Leaders Training Award, and Scouters Training Award. I wear these with the Zipoff BSA pants, and I have some newer Thorlo scout socks. I also have my first JTE Gold from 2013, and my first FOS CPS from 2013 on this shirt. And my Trained patch. I wear the Cub Scout loops and

And thats why leaders are afraid to speak up. As a district program chair myself, I try not to have that approach.

I think it depends on who asks me. Our current Cubmaster for my daughters pack is interested in starting a Troop for his daughter (6 grader). He has reached out to me for help, since I am the only ASM in a troop he knows. The man has great ideas, but his tack record on the pack side has kept me from jumping in. Luckily there is a all girl pack within 30-40 mins from my town. They are supported by some amazing ladies, one of which is an ASM for a very traditional troop. I would not be surprised that she becomes the SM of the new all girl troop as a stand alone unit. I am plann

there goes the chance to do both units

Smart move, good way to make some $$$ I know our council's main camp, Camp William Hinds in Raymond rents out the entire week to Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and its a good chunk of change compared to a week of Boy Scouts. Our Boyscout camp runs 5 weeks, and usually only has 1 week at Max capacity.

Wish I could find a cub's hat that would actually fit my large head.

Rank Emblems are given out the day off. Assuming we still have some the stockpile. Rank cards and Parent pins are held for a formal ceremony for COH. All merit badges and cards are held for COH POR (SPL, ASPL, PL, APL) are usually given during the COH when they do the pledge. Other positions are given once their term starts. COH are held 4 times a year. First one of the "season" is after Summer camp, last one is before we break for summer.

You don't? I assumed that becomes a permanent part of the uniform

Well, I guess that's where each troop is different. For mine, I have enough ASM and CM's that are registered and trained, that we could support 4 different patrols on the same weekend. Unfortunately, even my experience as a Scout in the 90's, we never did Patrol only activities. We camped and did all events as a Troop. I cannot say if that was a Leadership controlling issue, or just a inexperience issue on the PM side. Now fast forward to my sons troop. I have encourage him and his Patrol to do Patrol only events. I have entire patrol waiting to do a hike with compass, that the