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  1. For the EBOR's I have sat on and the ones for our troop (+/- 12 per year) there is not an check on that. If that is what the Scout wants, that is the religious reference.
  2. That is the default From our good friend the Guide to Advancement: References: Must list all six (five if not employed). If not affiliated with an organized religion, then the parent or guardian provides this reference. There are no restrictions on who the Scout may list as the two other references. The candidate may list anyone, including parents or guardians not previously listed, other relatives, Scout leaders including those from the candidate’s unit, or other Scouts and friends. There is no requirement that any of the references be 21 years of age or older
  3. One camp we go to has an off camp option on Friday. We do a troop event to a local natural area and hike in and swim at a waterfall.
  4. Sad story from Colorado https://kdvr.com/2019/06/11/man-on-boy-scouts-trip-in-southern-colorado-dies-in-rafting-accident/?fbclid=IwAR0QgqI13tgJLFSUbeK-2f4xYAj1JEDWZU03adi763oM4tejycR0h2EkbGA Wonder if this was part of a Blue Sky Adventure for a Philmont trip? They offer a Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting trip in that area
  5. We have the C-130 come over and dump the DDT on us, works great after you get over the coughing spasm
  6. I do not think they do, not actually. They talk about the Philmont OA trek, maybe some vague conclave experience, but it is not actual "Oh I can do that" selling point. Then they talk about doing work days and service, which is needed, but that may not be the best recruiting talking point. Some items they discussed like Philmont OA are good, but not applicable. For instance (in our case) troop goes to Philmont every two years, those that want to go have that avenue. Not a huge selling point.
  7. Many many go into the OA, do the ordeal, and it's one and done. So the question may be, why one and done? Can only speak for the local chapter of our local lodge, they tend to be, how can you say...cliquish. Some of our guys went to some meetings a few years ago and it was not the most welcoming. Also the follow-up at the ordeal as they talk chapters etc is lost on the 13 / 14 year old Scouts. Most are asleep anyway. From a unit perspective the chapter shows up once a year, come in and do the election, show some videos, they seem to not really be able to articulate the WHY a Sc
  8. So just an observation, the youth would not have been permitted to participate in any BSA High Adventure base due to not meeting the Height/Weight restrictions
  9. Some do not know when to leave the dance. The have "always" been the SM of unit 1234. It is their identity. Sadly they may not see ship sinking around them. Not sure how many active Scout you may have. There does, at least on paper, need to be some committee members. They are the ones that choose the leaders. Sometimes they are active in that, sometime not so much. As was noted you have some choices. Yours seems really down to a couple. 1) Get the committee to appoint a new SM and that is that. 2) Move on to a new opportunity. If you cannot get #1 done, then #2 is
  10. Interesting topic A point that always seems to be made is that phones are "tools". Yes that is true, but the GTSS has a whole bunch of tools that cannot be used. There are also arguments made that that the guidelines are too broad, etc etc, do not take into account all things. The bottom line is that the tool matrix in GTSS is bases on maturity and expectations of maturity. Are all Scouts mature enough to handle phone correctly? Not sure. So the tool comment is entertaining as there are lots and lots of tools not allowed. While not all are listed I doubt that many units would
  11. Can't speak for their specific circumstance, but one of our Scouts Eagle project was a flag collection box at city hall. Periodically we go down and clean that out. They can get numerous. Ours is typically during the annual Webelos visitation campout. We publicize a few weeks prior and get them from the church and random bags left at the shed. Never had 400 but we have had a boatload. The local council summer camp does a great ceremony on Wednesday night and troops can bring flags. They actually have built an oven type device to place at the fire ring. While the main ceremony retir
  12. We get some new Scouts each year that have bailed out in 4th grade due to "yawn" too long of a Cub program. Then they see us when they are maybe 6th grade, want to know if they can join Boy Scouts as they dropped out of Cubs. A lot of our leaders that were Cub leaders talk about the long long long walk through Cubs...up to 6 years now We tell them if they have the application, pay the dues, and give us to start a Medical A / B...welcome aboard
  13. We had one very eager to rank up. He was looking for a BOR and I asked about troop activities. He said he went on the raft trip, went climbing with the troop, did the five mile hike, and took a hike to an outpost, and had been to summer camp. I had to explain him that as all the list of activities; raft trip, climbing, five mile hike, and hike to an outpost; took place while at summer camp, that was only one troop activity...summer camp. Each thing he did while at summer camp was not in fact a separate activity. We discussed that the intent of the requirement was to have scouts be involv
  14. Wasn't that a running gag on Big Bang Theory and Sheldon and his "Fun With Flags" Youtube shows??
  15. So - The United States Flag Code, Title 4, Section 8k states-“The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” Pretty much that is about the only instruction. There are many ways to do this is a dignified manner, and that interpretation (dignified manner) would be up to the unit and those performing the retirement
  16. Naproxen is your friend. Naproxen is prescribed for the treatment of mild to moderate pain and inflammation. Take at night, you will wake up with somewhat less inflammation and tension from the plantar fasciitis and other aches and pains. Don't fear the better living through chemistry option
  17. Honestly, most of the youth from a physical perspective will likely do well. Boots are another issue that need to be addressed of course. Leaders, that's another story. You can do a good pack shakedown in a driveway. Everyone full packs, you run down the list, make sure it's there. If you have folks from past years, have them come and discuss what may or may not be needed (I've never taken rain pants). Biggest thing to get done is crew cohesion, and working together as a team. The Philmont trek is much different than weekend trips or summer camp due to length and smaller numbers (at
  18. It is a tough call In our troop for Scout - 1st Class the Scout has to get signed off by a Life or above Scout. For SM conference an ASM does that. Our informal process is that you would not do your son's SM Conference or if on the committee BOR For our current SM his son just aged out this year. As he worked through the ranks other leaders did the SM conferences and BOR's. He was an SPL and for that period one of the other leaders in the troop was his guide during the time. Good for the son to hear a different voice at times There does not seem to be a formal rule in GTA,
  19. Not impugning (def: dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question) at all, just noting what is on his public website.
  20. And Dad's a lawyer, so that helps to grease the wheels From his Law firm website - interesting the mention of girls and women in Boy Scouts is on the home page With the guidance of the Law Offices of Gary Ireland, you can maximize income and benefits when joining a company, enhance severance, and if necessary assert rights when leaving. Gary Ireland also works with clients who are seeking to start companies – with his help you can save money and solve legal problems by making smarter business decisions while limiting risk. And Gary is active as an advocate for inclusion and non-discr
  21. If you were around for the "Improved Scouting Program" from 73 - 79 there was NO camping required. (it was an option, but not required) You could get Eagle and NO camping, outdoor cooking, or swimming. The only time you may have had to go outside was for Environmental Science. Dark days I tell you....dark days
  22. The patrol camping and cohesion is a good path, but it is a journey. Needs to be in the forefront in camping and meetings When I joined my current troop the camping method was, at best, the blob method. Sort of everyone camps, in a large group. To move towards the patrol method, we revamped the "How" we camped, sort of cold turkey. Working with the PLC we reset the patrol boxes, and every patrol got the box, tarp, table, lantern, etc. First campout (a February one) after we worked through the details, this was the new way. Before any personal gear is setup, trailer is unloaded,
  23. I would agree. I coached a lot of travel youth soccer back in the day, the boys teams. I would referee (center) and sometimes I had guys from my team as linesman. We officiated girls games on occasion and those were no holds barred matches. Yes they were slighter and maybe not as flat out fast as their contemporary boys, (high school age) but they hit as hard, fought as hard, and definitely held a grudge from earlier plays in the match. My guys doing line commented that the girls were way more vicious than he might have imagined. Competitive and driven also, do not sell the fairer se
  24. "Locked out of the program".....interesting starting point for a discussion
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