mrjohns2

Oh no. So so sad. So easily handled at the start. Scout gets badge, council/camp get follow-up. Now, the whole darn thing is garbage. I’m sorry you had to go through this.

Agreed. Our pack just says we are sponsored by the school and all of the duty to god adventures are done as a family. We say just either sign it in the book, on Scoutbook, or just let us know it is done. We have never had an issue with families baulking.

@Mrjeff 1000% agree. Period. End of story for the Scout. All of the follow up would be with the unit and camp. There can be lessons learned so it doesn’t happen again, but for this scout, they are done. Now if this scout was qualifying to perform brain surgery, maybe the story would be different. They are not.

That will be a council-by-council thing. Our council does not advertise when these meetings are or where they are. My old council has it on their normal calendar.

Well, they can choose to not recharter the unit to a new CO, so they can dictate what they wish.

When we were smaller, we would usually easily have 2 (CC and someone else from the committee). We would then pull a parent and/or a leader from the boy troop.

Some troops (ours) has an NCS / NRA certified rifle instructor and 2 other certified RSOs. So, we could do a troop shoot. We have one planned for next year. Not many can meet this threshold.

No wavier for parents. You have to have a registered female adult at the activity. It isn’t per-den if that helps.

I totally agree. It is just not a shall, it is a should.

Agreed. It doesn’t mean there isn’t additional follow-up that the adults need to do to correct any issues going forward. These issues, though, aren’t to be corrected on the back of a Scout. Again, Scouts aren’t punished for the failings of of adults.

I thought I just read about this. From the national “advancement news” newsletter. I knew there was a should in there. Check it out. It “should” clear this up for you that the signature isn’t a firm requirement, but is part of the process. “GTA topic 7.0.0.3 states in part that “before working with a coun- selor or attending a group or virtual merit badge opportunity, a Scout should meet with his or her unit leader.” While this does not mean the merit badge will be denied if they do not, it does mean that, if at all possible, the Scout and scoutmaster should discuss in advance the me

Agreed. A cost that is not needed. Those are “just for fun”. No point other than adding bling.

The blue card was signed, right? It is a done deal. Does the camp need feedback, sure? She is getting a rotten deal.

I think the grade thing is not a good idea. Such a requirement is odd and out of step with respect to what Scouts is. If a parent wants to ground their Scout and keep them from meetings, that is fine.

Please cite the source. I believe it says “should” not “shall”. So, maybe the must is just in your mind, but not part of the program.

We have already covered that you should not wear the rank patch as it is only for youth (under 18). One can wear the knot once over 18. But no, you should not wear the rank patch, ever.

Having the unit leader signature before starting isn't a must, it is a should. I guess it would be nice if it enforced it, but again, it isn't a showstopper.

I’d say between the SM and district advancement chair this can be handled. The Scout shouldn’t have to redo it. Remember: Scouts should never be penalized for the failings of adults (I’m grouping camp counselors in this group with adults).

The medal would be worn to formal occasions such as eagle courts of honor or even normal courts of honor if you wish.

For sure. The more people that can take positive advantage of our camps, the more Scouts can grow. Or at least keep the camps open.

Well, the BSA policies have changed since they went on his bad list.

@T2Eagle You seem correct. I did a little googling and camp up with this NY Department of Environmental Conservation that echo's what you have posted. Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on Hunting and Hunting-Related Activities in response to Recent Changes to New York State Firearm Laws (ny.gov)

No, because that isn't normally how blue cards are used. Normally, a Scout works on a MB until completion and then the counselor signs off as the MB is complete. The requirements being listed are only the requirements completed, not incomplete, and only needed for a partial.

It does "require" the SM to go in and mark yes on this first item in a MB. If they don't, it is just like not having them sign a blue card before starting a MB. It fully supports a SM printing the cards, though, with the info filled in. For example, the unit leader.

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