Jameson76

Annually for summer we do a summer activity shirt. Same chest design, but the back has summer camps and HA that the troop is doing Some colors over the last few years Burgundy Grey Black Texas Orange Navy Scarlett Forest Green Red Royal Blue After the scouts have been in a few years nice to see the different colors at activities. The leaders seem to have stacks of different colors. As for the gentle blending in aesthetic mentioned, that may work if you and a friend or two are out in the wilderness. You put 40 Scouts out on an outing, the blending in goes out the window

Got a scout wearing a patch from one of the military branches on his uniform, apparently granddad was in the service, WW2, and he is very proud of that, his granddad, and his service. Wears it under the US flag... We took the same path, Scout is very active and loves Scouting, whatever (within reason) brings them to the table regularly

Folks arguing and debating the guides to uniform and what should and should not be worn (let's get a red epaulette thread fired up) is truly the definition of rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Basically as @Double Eagle advised, we've got bigger fish to fry Wear the pin. Enjoy

So...there are many entities within the BSA. National (National and Regions) and then the Councils. The suits are against BSA National (I believe), though likely the local councils were named in the suits. Or, if the lawyers get enough clients "will" be named in the suits. With business type bankruptcy, and assuming Chapter 11 for reorganization and not Chapter 7 liquidation. With Chapter 11 one of the first steps is to secure DIP (Debtor in Possession) financing so that National BSA can continue operations. To be sure, not clear how Chapter 11 would effect the assets of the Boy Scouts. Specifically Intellectual Property (Name BSA, ranks, images, Eagle Scout name, etc), also physical properties such as Philmont, Summit, and to some degree Northern Tier and Seabase. I think more of the 2 latter HA bases may be leased, but could be wrong on that. The unknown will be the ripple effect if National BSA does go the bankruptcy route. Will that cause local councils to go that route to protect their assets. Council offices, camps, etc. Whatever the course, will be messy.

Anderson plans to file multiple lawsuits against the Boy Scouts on behalf of the victims and demands the organization hand over their files, including names of those accused of abuse I thought the files were already out in a searchable database as a result of several previous lawsuit. Wow - these guys are definitely looking for more clients - here is one from New York attorney. They even list names from the files. They seem to be casting a wide net for anyone else. https://newyorksexabuseattorneys.com/boy-scout-files/?gclid=CjwKCAjw7_rlBRBaEiwAc23rhthUii8jw1NnVhlr9KfGHsoB_K_9EyafV8eyx7caVCP_xnX-CixVVhoCQVgQAvD_BwE Here is the searchable database https://www.crewjanci.com/resources/boy-scout-perversion-files/

This definitely look like a money play. In no way discounting what happened to the youth and in no way excusing the way the BSA (National / Council / Local CO) handled these cases. Challenge is there is liability in the way this was handled. Problem is many of these go back (even in their admission) almost 80 years. The lawyers typically state they want policies to change etc, which BSA has clearly done. This is grandstanding, nothing else. If they have incidents in the last 10 years, after the more stringent YPT was rolled out, then you have a case that warrants attention. The only reason to get wound up on the past ones is if BSA starts denying it happened.

Keep the trailer small. We have an 80 person troop, camp with 30 - 40 most of the time. Trailer is (Interior) 7.5' L x 5.0' W x 5.5' H, single axle. Double doors on the back. Shelves down one side and then the floor holds the large patrol boxes. Can hold easily adult gear, the six patrol boxes, 7 tables (they fold), 8 tarps, and assorted random gear. Trailer can be hauled with SUV's and does not need any special setup. For summer camp we only haul trunks and it can take 18 - 20 of those. We bring another trailer for additional trunks Main thing (as many have said) look at tongue weight, hauling weight, special brakes hook up etc. Sort of like your basement, the larger the trailer the more stuff you will bring Don't fall into the trap of a trailer that cannot be hauled with the majority of vehicles the troop may have access to now AND going forward

So...not to do a disservice to the journey, and it is each Scout's journey, basic project management, if you have hard stop to achieve something you will need a plan. We had an older teen (15 and 8 months) join the troop a couple of years ago. Mainly he wanted to attend high adventure with friends in the troop. As he did attend one high adventure and then camp (as a "new" scout) we talked about what he wanted to do in Scouting. Long story short, we backdated a plan for when HE would need to attain various ranks. HE would have to do this, HE would need to attend our second summer camps to get enough optional merit badges, HE would need to serve in the leadership, HE would need to propose, plan, and perform a project. Fast forward, he is 18 in maybe 90 days. He has earned his 21 merit badges, served as JASM in the troop and at summer camps, went to high adventure, went to outings, and just got his project approved. Should wrap up before 18th birthday. It can be done if THEY want to earn it, see the value, and you can support the journey.

I am assuming you mean they banned the skit from summer camp performances and council events. That is their event and they can do what they want. What a troop does out in the woods and the mud and dark of the campfire ring is really up to that troop and their interpretation of the guideline of the BSA

Well...they've all been so busy justifying The Summit, whose got time for Mission Statements

Our council doesn't seem to have an annual report, or at least not one that can be found. Assume that tells me all I really need to know.....

Would this be after the normal Boy Scout Scouts BSA summer camp sessions?

Funniest thing I've read today

Other than the co-branding issues that GSUSA will not doubt have conniptions over, the one phrase in the article was interesting: The group decided to merge with a Freetown boys because several girls had siblings in the group. Not the units issue as this was written by the reporters. If you were not familiar with BSA then your assumption would be that Boy Scouts is in fact now coed. Merge would certainly imply one coed unit (and that may in fact be what they are doing in reality if separate on paper).

Changed with the rollout of revised YPT I believe back last year (Spring 2018). Below is the official section. Note "registered", so a 21 + leader and parent over 21 would not cut it Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity involving female youth. Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age- and program-appropriate supervision must always be provided.

I guess it's a way to promote and upsell. Would be disappointing to be on day 8 of your trek and have to work around the families from PTC on their day hike. Sort of diminishes the back country feel

So the news from Philmont is NOW... they are bringing back the Tooth of Time hike option for participants at Philmont Training Center (apparently was an option years back AND) adding this option for the Philmont Family Camp program. So now you may well encounter families etc in the back country on the Tooth of Time. Not sure how the stroller will do on the trail up, should be interesting. Not sure how I feel about that

Sadly in your case, that is correct. Votes would be symbolic at best. The committee does not "elect" the CC, that is an appointed (or in you specific case anointed) position. Unless the COR is good with the change, there is little the vote would do but further cause issues. I would say the meeting between the COR and CC as they discuss the vote could be entertaining. As others have said the best course of action may be to move on to another pack or form a new one. Unless the COR / CC / Chief cook and bottle washer wishes to voluntarily move aside, you are stuck. Even if you got a new CC the former CC (now only COR) could still exert undue influence because it seems that control is what they want

I also recall that bath / warm water thing was not the recommended treatment. Gradually warm up, the dry heat on the core, warm drinks, etc. We had some, while not hypothermic, but honestly just on the fringe one time. It was like 0 degrees, in the southeast US mountains, and we from the deep south are not geared for such foolishness, we idled the bus, got the heater going full bore, and made a warming room. The warm drinks did the best honestly. Also if you have a dead tauntaun nearby, and your lightsaber handy, you can cut it open and put the patient inside. Granted you would need to be on a frozen planet for that to really work well, but it is an option

Man...that is a special kind of hell in my opinion. On outings the adult tents (all singles) are spaced waaay apart. Even at Philmont all the leaders tote their own tents. The extra couple of pounds is well worth it. 5 leaders in one tent "shudder"

Agreed We always welcome LEADERS to be at camp and LEADERS who work within the troop matrix. Parents are needed to drive and pickup from camp and wave at the parking lot, not be at camp for the week. Some leader stories Had one leader that was in camp for the week. He came to me on Sunday and advised he felt it better to leave as his son kept coming to him for things and was not participating as he should, he came back later in the week and it worked out well Had one leader not in camp but was coming to get one of his sons at camp for an event, the other son was first year and we knew it would be a tough week, seeing dad in camp could be trouble. We worked out the pickup time so younger son was at activities and same with the return the next day. Was at summer camp and a scout had an issue in the middle of the night, the Scout came into the leader pod and found the leader at camp for the week and NOT his dad who was in the next tent We had a conversation with a leader in camp who was way too focused on his kid, was sort of treating summer camp as father / son time and the other 1,000 Scouts and leaders were just in the area. We assigned the leader some specific tasks that were not where his son was, ended up being a good week Had a somewhat serious issue with a Scout at camp, his dad was one of the leaders, the dad left the site as we worked it out. He stayed out of the site that afternoon and did not even speak with his son about the issue until he and I talked through it that evening and what the consequences of those actions would be.

Have you tried the single air mattress? That works way better than a double / queen sized. There are some smaller camp cots, not sure they are more comfortable. Also have you tried the ENO or Hammock for sleeping? Some find those better. As for going to bed early, I often (if not overly cold) just sit in front of my tent with a book and headlight and read. If cooler I sit by the fire and just bank it / put out some of the coals when I go to bed. Now I do sleep on a pad in a backpacking tent, so I enjoy the ground.

That is a tough road ahead Assuming the CC/COR also is embedded within your CO to some degree. While the correct course of action is to work with the IH, they may not actually have any real concern as to what is going on with the unit. Challenge is the IH appoints the COR, so you are into some circular logic with both COR and CC being the same person 1) The Chartered Organization Representative (COR) is the direct contact between the unit and the Chartered Organization. This individual is also the organization's contact with the District Committee and the Local Council. The chartered organization representative may become a member of the district committee and is a voting member of the council. If the chartered organization has more than one unit, one representative serves them all. The Chartered Organization Representative appoints the Unit Committee Chair. 2) The Troop Committee Chair is appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA.

Remember that in many ways the EBOR is a way to thank the unit, the unit leaders, and others who have helped. Yes it is about the Scout, but also about those that helped