MikeS72

I do not remember this in the previous iteration of Safe Swim Defense, and while I do not keep old versions of the GSS I did find a reference in Aaron on Scouting from 2021 that made no mention of life jackets. I can say that when my scouts came back to our campsite after the first free swim of the week (swimming in a lake that easily met the definition of turbid water) they complained about having to wear life jackets until I showed them the most 2025 version of the Aquatics Supervision Manuel. While they did not like it, they accepted it.

As soon as it was announced here that there would be a ban on phones in grades K-8 we saw multiple parents on the news complaining and threatening to sue.

Just a quick glance through the 2025 edition of the NCAP Standards book and I found this, which does not specify whether it be an adult or youth member of a trek. I also found the following link which shows the 2025 requirements for each HA base: BSA - Wilderness First Aid (BSA-WFA) • EMS Squared - Philmont is any 2 adult or youth; Sea Base is at least one adult; Northern Tier is at least one adult; Summit states 1 person adult or youth. PA-218.pdf

Other than summer camp (where we are limited to the number of tents the camp rations to us (5 tents for 5 Scouts & 3 adults this year) my Troop chooses to tent single. When we backpack either everyone either has their own backpacking tent or we will loan them a lightweight tent.

Most of our council's linked troops sort of share a number. When I say sort of share all of our Cub packs begin with a 3, as in 3100; all of our male troops begin with a zero and would wear 100; all of our female troops begin with a 4 and a troop flag would say 4100 (some of those troops choose to just wear the 3 digit number, some the 4 digit, wish they would all do the same thing); ships all have a 5 prefix that makes them 5100.

I am sure that there are councils that use training rather than certification; mine is not one of them. I must have copies of the certification cards for all my staff, since NCAP Standards SQ-405 states what we can accept, depending on the time for EMS to get to our locations. SQ-405 also states the following under verification: Documentation of age (health officer must be at least 18 years of age) Description of camp program and camp health officer qualification requirements Statement from EMS provider as to response time OR Google Maps or Map Quest printout showing response time to nearest EMS Relevant certificates on file

As long as they realize that there are situations where BSA does require a copy of the certification card, such as meeting health officer requirements for day camps, etc. and that just having NO6 in their training on my.scouting will not suffice; I would rather they know what to do in case of an emergency than having a piece of paper in their wallet.

This letter went out to all Council Key 3 and was passed down to District Key 3. It could have been worded better, but all range and target activities are to stand down until further notice.

Saw this earlier this morning! All Merit Badges A-Z | Boy Scouts of America

From the current online version of the Guide to Safe Scouting: (bold print is mine for emphasis) Cub Scout Programs – Overnight Exception: Cub Scout parents or legal guardians taking part in an overnight Cub Scout program with their own child or legal ward are not required to register as leaders. All adults must review the “How to Protect your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide” that can be found in the front of each Cub Scout Handbook. In addition, the parent or legal guardian must be accompanied by a registered leader at any time they are with youth members other than their own child/ward. All other overnight adults must be currently registered in an adult fee required position. This is unambiguous. If the grandparent is the legal guardian, they can camp with the pack. That does not mean "with the permission of the parents" or "The Pack Committee is fine with it". Parents and actual legal guardians are ok to camp, all others must be registered.

Also have a Nixon certificate. Sad to admit that at that point in my life I doubt I even knew who Stan Lee was! 😁

As both committee chair of one of my 3 units, and a signer on the unit checking account I had no trouble renewing individuals and rechartering the unit online. I am a key 3 delegate with the other 2 units, but not a signer on their checking accounts. Even with the treasurer sitting with me and inputting her information at the payment screen we were unable to get anything to process. According to our council registrar this appears to be fairly common, and we were told to put money in our council account and let her know who it was for and she would process the renewals. For the unit charter there is an option ton the first screen to pay at council. We chose that option, printed and signed the PDF that popped up, and sent it, along with the annual charter agreement to council with a check for $100 attached.

Lot of them currently listed on ebay

Good luck doing anything with that dime in today's world! 🤣

Cut and pasted from the front page of scouting.org