mrjohns2

I don't think there is much more than local reports on the subject. Some are staying and some are going.

The whole thing is so very odd. How long is their list of barred people?

I had good luck with asking on Reddit and on this site ScoutLink – Connecting Scouts and Guides Worldwide. I took some risk, but we had a great time speaking with a Scouter (Cub Scouter) from Denmark.

We would never use disposable containers. Just jerry cans. Seems like you need to up the number of 5 gallon buckets? We have used many 3-4 gallon jerry cans.

They said there was considerable evidence that simply allowing coed was not the best way. They showed how many other countries saw little uptake in girls and a big drop in boys. This was shared by a person on the committee to allow girls during a national webcast.

To show “green trained” you need the SM/ASM training modules, IOLS, and Hazardous Weather. Is the IOLS showing up in their records?

I saw this on Vimeo.

Well, you'll have to found a new troop like we all have had to do since 2019. It has been quite a ride. We started with 2, got together 5, and are now at 18.

Good advice. I’d also suggest the committee meet on a on-going basis when the SM can attend. I know not required, but it makes sense.

I don’t mind. The whole thing makes my stomach turn. As someone with strong opinions, I fear I could head down that road by pissing people off. Not by any violation, just by not being a savvy operator.

Are you thinking of this in the abstract or with a particular situation? I'm not quite following the situation. Any Scout, no matter the age (even if they are a Program or Unit participate, Scouts who have approval to continue past 18) can't put at risk other Scouts or Scouters. It would be up to their council if they can continue as Lone Scouts. Having any Lone Scouts, or a particular Lone Scout, is up to the council.

I’ve always seen that as a “digital only position”, but it is interesting to extended it irl as the kids say.

Bay-Lakes Council spent a long time early in the year and couldn’t come to terms. No units will be chartered by the Green Bay diocese.

Splendid figure? Never said I was shooting for that. Judge a little less yourself. Since he has chosen to not camp with the troop for the last 3 months, then being OA eligible wasn’t important to him. Don’t shirk the rules @InquisitiveScouter, it isn’t very obedient of you. Not everyone gets a ribbon, trophy, or sash.

No camping in September, October, or November? I think I see where the problem is.

It is only 5 campouts, which is a pretty low bar. How many have they been on? Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov? That should be 8 nights. How many days are they short?

That must of sucked. You think you know the negatives due to “being around” and then find out it is worse than what you prepared for.

Wow. That is so crazy. I wonder how bad the two weeks were or how poorly screened the DE was. Most people could at least give a job a year.

@fred8033Very sound, well reasoned, and nuanced advice.

Four-Digit Custom Unit Numeral - Green | BSA® (scoutshop.org) I really like the more subdued tan ones for Scouts BSA.

Wry cool, it none in in compliance with the standards. Make a troop patch for a hat or neckerchief or temporary patch.

I think the under-compensation of some SE will more likely happen. That is those in small, less well funded councils will get merged into larger orgs and this have to pay more. Also, if I was a good SE, I think I’d want more money due the risk of solvency.

Uh, wow! Our council made a step change when we lost our very good, very overworked registrar. We then hired someone new and they left in 4 weeks (?). We now have 2 people sharing the job and can ramp up each to 100% or down. It has been a step change. Applications, paper scanned applications, for adults and Scouts, entered the next morning, in the system late in the day, fully in the system the following day. 24-48 to full entry. We are spoiled.

Unit Leader for a troop is the SM. It isn’t just any leader in the unit. If the SM is not available, though, I’d have the ASM or CC sign and put a note along the lines of “in lieu of the SM”.

The salary is in the filings. Do you mean it just wasn’t talked about? Again, sad. There is enough money there with $200,000 to have at least some “at risk” based on criteria.