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Based on @malraux, it seems like some are, while others could be complicated based on how they licensed them.

Even images? Did they do the photos and diagrams themselves or are they from stock photo with limited rights? If they have full rights, it is sad to not discount the online access.

What about other costs? I wonder if they own all images and writing in the pamphlets? Is any of it licensing? That is, do they have to pay anyone when they make / sell one?

What is the backstory with Hitler?

When I did a short term camp inspection using the NCAP standards I asked for a lot of info that should have been easy to supply. Crickets.

Application of NCAP for camporees and OA etc went into enforcement 2 years ago this coming Jan.

Yes! Like an Apple Music subscription. All you can eat for $200/year. I assume it would have to be substantial like $200+

OA national director and assistant out. Dukeman had recently been promoted to also own YPT. NOAC ended up being a super spreader event. Masks only required at entrance to shows and then forgotten about. I wonder if the 2 are connected?

Seems like a plea for funds disguised as a survey.

They are still good resources. We don't keep them up to date due to the frequent changes. They could cost less if the pages weren't all color.

Also

There is value in seeing “the wider world of Scouts” outside of one’s troop. I wouldn’t trade my memories as a Scout or an adult at camp for a reduction in cost.

Some camps (at least Owasippe and maybe another) I have heard of have a camp / campsite for this. It is hard work, but, nothing stopping you.

For sure. Plus merit badges and a general program that supports the general BSA program. Girl Scout camps are in the $385-$485 range here. Same for Y camps etc.

While not official, Mike Walton's page is very good. It isn't clear to me if this strip should be removed after a Scout turns 18. "Brownsea" Strip (scoutinsignia.com) Also from here: SCOUTER Forum

Does anyone have recommended brands and brand lines within brands? Or brands / brand lines to avoid?

Actually $60, but there are shorts on sale for $23.

There were 5 (?) items to consider. That was one. The others that were also voted down included moving the rank requirement to star, going back to the "vote only for 1/2", something to do with the honor society name, and one other I don't recall.

Page 11 of current Guide to Awards and Insignia “Jackets and Their Insignia Multicolored jackets are available for optional wear by youth members and adult leaders. The universal emblem should be worn on the left pocket or, in case of a jacket without chest pockets, in the same area. The Philmont bull emblem is especially designed for the red wool jac-shirt to be sewn on the left side above the pocket. On all jackets, Philmont Scout Ranch, Philmont Training Center, or high-adventure base emblems may be worn centered on the right pocket or in the same relative position if there is no pocket. The Order of the Arrow has adopted the jac-shirt as its official jacket, and members may wear the 6-inch national Order of the Arrow patch centered on the back. The large Philmont, NESA, jamboree, National Camping School, and international participant emblems are approved to be worn on the back of the jacket. Only one such emblem may be worn at a time.”

As a person on the opposite of the fundamentalist church spectrum, it will be hard for me to buy into co-ed troops.

I do. We haven't had any. If we did, we would a) figure it out or b) be in the same spot everyone is. If the webelos crossed over in December, we would hold elections on 3/31. That would give them 4-5 campouts with the unit since our webelos camp once in the fall, once in December, and then each month after cross over. So, it would be a non-issue. Making sure to note that if a Scout doesn't know the Scout that could be elected, they can choose to not vote. Their non-vote is then not in the denominator and doesn't count as no.

I just saw an ~85 year old scouter who was wearing his tiny oval eagle badge. I gave him a pass with no entry into the infraction log book. He is a great guy and I don’t mind him wearing it.

Our lodge does elections from 1/1-3/31. We just make sure to do them as late as possible, but before the Webelos cross over. So, for us, about 3/1.

This is a great idea. Our council just went to a "modern" one from our old drab'ish one. They also increased the size beyond the standard to the new "standard extra-large". Ugh. They also made 10 with different boarders for districts and camps and commissioners. Not what we need. Very very good compromise.

We had a great week at Bear Paw Scout Camp in Mountain, WI. This was our 4th summer for our girl troop. We were really hitting on all cylinders. We had 12 out of 15 Scouts attend (2 just joined, so, really 12 out of 13). We invited some provisional Scouts that have joined us in the past. We hit 18 in the campsite. Just awesome to see a real troop. Far from the 6 scouts we went with in 2019. The camp had a very poor staff in 2019. Starting in 2020, even with the pandemic, they have really set their sights on excellence. While not perfect, they did a great job. Even better than anything I experienced, I got to see my oldest daughter really meld into a real camp staffer. She was only a CIT, but Scoutmaster reviews raved about her work on the range. I had told her that she shouldn't expect to be able to spend the whole time at the range. Shows what I know. I guess most of the other CITs don't like the rigor of the range. So, they made her a whole summer range CIT. I even overheard a couple of Scoutmasters talking about her when walking behind them on the way to the dining hall. Wow, talk about a proud father moment. @CburkhardtThanks for steering us to more happy moments.