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CANCELLATION OF TREKS JUNE 9 -JULY 14
Jameson76 replied to John-in-KC's topic in Open Discussion - Program
Airline (Delta) has been responsive, they will have a credit for a year from purchase. Not sure on PSR fees (assume they will be refunded or credited), calls out to the ground transportation. Everything was fine until last Thursday.... -
CANCELLATION OF TREKS JUNE 9 -JULY 14
Jameson76 replied to John-in-KC's topic in Open Discussion - Program
We have (had) 2 crews that were to leave on Sunday. Not sure what the options are for them down the road. BSA has an opportunity to really make something positive out of this negative OR they can fumble the ball and alienate their most dedicated and involved youth. I hope they refund all fees AND / OR give them priority for 2019 slots, which may involve adding more slots and trek opportunities For our troop with PSR Fees, ground tours, flights, equipment the 2 crew are in this for $50,000 + Come on BSA National High Adventure bases, the ball is in your court, you did not ask f -
Completing Troop Detailed Assessment
Jameson76 replied to Saltface's topic in Open Discussion - Program
Seems like a Council Commissioner trying to fill in a checkbox somewhere without actually doing anything...... "Why yes, our stalwart DC and UC teams have done XXX unit assessments, here are the forms. They are very busy out with the units" Personally, I would ignore it, what with generic e-mail and whatnot. If the UC (whatever that may be) wants to come and sit down and do an actual assessment, then engage -
This pretty much cover it all....
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That would depend on what you view as providing an engaging and challenging program. To be fully compliant with the G2SS is possible, but that is sort of like building something in a major city, yes you can conform to the 600 pages of building codes, but is that even something you want to do? Most of do the best we can and the goal is to safely bring home the youth in our charge
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Not only G2SS but also the NEW AND IMPROVED YPT. Have any of you taken that yet? First what they present is valuable information and we as leaders should be aware and understand the potential issues. That being said, the new YPT veers heavily from "what to do" type training; if this happens do this, don't do this, etc to a very heavy and constant drumbeat of how much of a public health crisis that child exploitation is at this time. If I were a new parent volunteer, the tone of the training may make think twice, especially as the comments on being a mandatory reporter, etc As wit
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National Annual Meeting 2018 - May 23-25, Dallas
Jameson76 replied to RememberSchiff's topic in Open Discussion - Program
I suspect they had Kool Aid by the truckload available Agree that the speak / tenor / attitude from National on down is that THIS change (the admitting girls) is the one that will really do it, this is what was needed. The FAMILY emphasis is the one that will be a challenge down the road. The law of unintended consequences. While signing up the whole family (Scouting for Dogs anyone??) may be great for the numbers, not sure of the impact to leadership and personal growth. If the youth and Family are so closely tied through 6 years (yes 6 years) of Cubbery, the move to what was t -
Agree - G2SS original intent is good, but this has evolved into nothing more than a Corporate BSA cover document. Very much like when you get a new lawnmover and it explain not to mow inside. Obviously someone at some point did that, so the legalese solution is to pretty much put the kitchen sink into the "Thou Shall Not" section and move the liability down the road
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The electronics and phones are a challenge. You certainly want for the Scouts to engage with the unit and not be on their phone during meetings, outings, and summer camp. They can be a useful tool and are great for reviewing requirements, getting food costs, etc. For our troop the go to policy (actually more of a guideline) is we do not encourage or support phones and electronics on outings and meetings. If we see them during the meeting and event they will be secure for the Scout until the end of the meeting and event (would not want anything to happen to it). This can be a cha
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Taking the portion out of the paragraph, section, and overall context may lead to varying interpretations, though the literal reading may be the intent. Though not very practical depending on your troop and community. The section is I. Youth Protection and Adult Leadership. The entire section speaks to Adults leading and interacting with youth. The sections following this line speaks about what to do if a conference is needed and digital communications. Possibly they are speaking to and calling out meetings, communications, etc that will inevitably fall out of "Scouting" which would b
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Wow there is a lot wrong here. Only speaking for our unit but actually kicking someone out has only happened once in maybe 20+ years In that instance the Scout was asked to not return after multiple meetings with the parents, a suspension from outings, suspension for a period and no improvement. IMHO an expulsion from the troop should not come as a surprise to the affected. We have of course had issues between Scouts. In all cases there have been conversations with the SM, CC, parents, and the Scout. Key is to get all the detail and as many have said, insure you have an informed,
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And yet more changes - even Pedro is not spared
Jameson76 replied to Jameson76's topic in Issues & Politics
I bet they said "Yes...as of right now" -
And yet more changes - even Pedro is not spared
Jameson76 replied to Jameson76's topic in Issues & Politics
Our CSE.... maybe needs to read up on the Oath and Law as he makes statements -
Putting the pieces together - Where are we headed?
Jameson76 replied to FireStone's topic in Open Discussion - Program
If you finished Eagle December 1973 (NOTE - as did I and we took paperwork to Council office on like Friday 12/28 or Monday 12/30, stood in line, and got it filed) then you were under the original requirements and hopefully avoided ISP, berets, and asking the kindly policeman for directions while out on a hike. -
Putting the pieces together - Where are we headed?
Jameson76 replied to FireStone's topic in Open Discussion - Program
I was being kind...also haven't you been paying attention??? THOUSANDS of GIRLS are signing up, plus the LIONS, plus the FAMILIES, and did I mention the GIRLS, and STEM, and SOCCER, and LEARNING FOR LIFE, why the tent is HEEWGE and will need to get HEEEWGER, what with all of this influx BSA (current corporate name but not married to it), will need to no doubt add (wait for it) SUMMIT WEST to handle the need for High Adventure -
https://scoutingwire.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2017-Annual-Report-Combined-FINAL-App-Version.pdf Always interesting - you have to really read the notes. The National Council’s controlling interest in its unrestricted net assets decreased by $6,479,000. The decrease in net assets was driven by payments made to the Boy Scouts of America Retirement Plan for Employees totaling $14,400,000 claims and provision expense related to the General Liability program totaling $57,427,000. Offsetting the decrease in net assets was increases in investment income totaling $58,745,000. Tota
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Putting the pieces together - Where are we headed?
Jameson76 replied to FireStone's topic in Open Discussion - Program
Well...let's see 10 years down the road All packs / troops / units will be coed The uniform will be a suggestion, more just a shirt likely Duty to God and Statement of Declaration of Religious Principle will be greatly amended, watered down, or tossed The current 266 Councils will be consolidated to under 150 A financial reorganization due to the Summit debacle The registration (showing 2,659.439 in 2017 annual report) will be down to well under 2,000,000 The number of units (showing 99,814 in 2017 annual report) will be down to well under 80,000 -
And yet more changes - even Pedro is not spared
Jameson76 replied to Jameson76's topic in Issues & Politics
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And yet more changes - even Pedro is not spared
Jameson76 replied to Jameson76's topic in Issues & Politics
So so true - Missed opportunity to brand the Girls program for 11 - 17 year olds as something new, same requirements, but they will be the program not called Girl Scouts. Then there is recognition of the differences, Boy Scouts stays the same...win win Same with youth oriented magazine. Though honestly with the membership price increase we may keep annual troop dues the same and have the upcharge for Boys Life (or whatever Life) The National Meeting is still going one...so who knows -
And yet more changes - even Pedro is not spared
Jameson76 replied to Jameson76's topic in Issues & Politics
Wonder if Pedro (a male given name from/in Spanish, equivalent to Peter) will be given a more gender neutral name or will there be a new addition in XXXXX Life with a feminine twist -
Ahh.....This should be good (spotted at National Meeting)
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God I hope I am on that list...wonder if there is a patch??? Seems to be a beer for the club
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Agree Even though our CO has the largest unit(s) in the district (Cubs and Boy Scouts) and highest FOS and community service hours I can honestly say in the last 10 years we have only seen the DE or any professional outside of RT or when they wander by our winter COH (read money time) exactly zero times. Granted we do not do any camporees, district events, council camporamas, etc. As for the fabled white unicorn of Scouting (the unit commissioner) maybe twice in the same period. They may be scared of us and we hope to keep it that way
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