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Hiking merit badge changes - Why?
InquisitiveScouter replied to cmd's topic in Open Discussion - Program
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Hiking merit badge changes - Why?
InquisitiveScouter replied to cmd's topic in Open Discussion - Program
Mass hysteria... -
"Oh! And let's log it for more cash before we sell it!"
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3x3 rule??
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BSA LIFEGUARD PROGRAM TO BE DISCONTINUED
InquisitiveScouter replied to scoutldr's topic in Open Discussion - Program
Almost 22,000 names. I would support BSA having a list like this for parents to see. Bolsters transparency. Although, I'm uncomfortable with them publishing the names of those with "Alleged Misconduct." They should keep those to themselves until the defendant goes through due process. Publishing them there makes them guilty in the court of public opinion. -
Videos for troop meeting and PLC for ILST?
InquisitiveScouter replied to Eloisefig's topic in Open Discussion - Program
Pretty sure these are they: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PsYfr1oVDc&ab_channel=TroopLeader https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxsjXWfkZIU&ab_channel=TroopLeader -
Thinking beyond the box and NOT fearing legal issues?
InquisitiveScouter replied to skeptic's topic in Issues & Politics
Wondering if they were wearing helmets? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMp317MawbE Cannot believe BSA G2SS does not require helmets on PWCs. But, some literature does mention it... https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Handbook-of-Personal-Watercraft-Basics_HB.pdf or water skiing, for that matter. Once, as a Scout (back in the 20th century, lol) I was water skiing. Another Scout was driving the boat, with an experienced adult on board. They were probably going about 20-25 miles per hours, as I was pretty light, and a novice. The Scout went into a small-radius turn. I tried to stay on the skis while making the turn with the boat (and I was on a long rope), not really knowing my own limits and lack of skill... While whipping around the outside of the turn, I dug a tip into the water and went face first (with eyes open) ... at about 35 miles per hour by my estimation (and the math works..) Force of the water blinded me for a bit, gave me a bloody nose, and ripped my suit down to my ankles. Thank God for life jackets! Can you imagine traveling on a personal watercraft at even higher speeds, and taking a spill?? -
Fortunately, one Lenni Lenape word for "Fellowship" is Witauchsundowagan. So, also begins with W! No need to change logos!! "...that binds us in fellowship, Witauchsundowagan." Hmmm... have to add a few more notes to the song. Meh, we are changing everything else, why not!!??
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Is diversity or affinity our greatest strength?
InquisitiveScouter replied to Armymutt's topic in Open Discussion - Program
https://substack.com/@seandietrich/p-148425885 No mention of affinity groups here, thank goodness... -
Is diversity or affinity our greatest strength?
InquisitiveScouter replied to Armymutt's topic in Open Discussion - Program
"affinity outings"... gobbledygook "They bring us together; they don't divide."... LOL... more woke gobbledygook. I'm with you. We are ALL SCOUTS. That is what binds us together. -
Ah, the good old days. OA is but a shadow of its former self...
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Yes, and cash.
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Yes, like a sort of Booster Club...
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Old thread resurrected by @RememberSchiff, but still a good point to touch on... 1 . Only a legal person or incorporation (legal embodiment to create the same rights as a legal person, so same concept) may own property. 2. Never, ever, donate the land to a council (or national). The donor's intent will eventually be subverted to turn it into cash for the council. (see the ongoing row over Philmont https://themountainnewswa.net/2019/12/06/philmont-the-national-boy-scout-ranch-cherished-by-millions-of-americans-is-put-in-hock-to-pay-bsa-debts/) I have seen this about a dozen times over my 45+ years with the organization. If the the donor's intent is to have it used in perpetuity by Scouts, then a trust is perhaps the best way to achieve this. As mentioned above, spend the couple hundred bucks need to seek out local legal advice and set up the necessary arrangements. Some reversion of rights and ownership should be meticulously spelled out to ensure the donor's intent is followed for a long time in the future (or perpetuity). 3. Chartered Organizations come and go. They host troops over time, and then have times when they do not... I do not recommend donating the land to a Chartered Organization. The same thing can/will happen as in item 2 above. 4. Troops can, and do, become incorporated. It is possible to have a Troop form articles of incorporation in your state, so that they may own (receive legal title to) property. (BSA recommends against this, simply because they do not want any competition in the grab for funds. If anyone tells you anything different, run away fast and file them in your "do not have dealing with this person" category.) Again, if this Troop corporation dissolves, what will happen with the property? A trust could address this issue.
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Forum Updated - Feedback/Bugs/Errors?
InquisitiveScouter replied to SCOUTER-Terry's topic in Forum Support & Announcements
me, too... twenty or so emails today alone on updated topics -
National Annual Reports
InquisitiveScouter replied to RememberSchiff's topic in Open Discussion - Program
Should be posted here when available: https://www.scouting.org/about/annual-report/ -
New Cub Scout requirements are up - denner?
InquisitiveScouter replied to Armymutt's topic in Cub Scouts
Me too, except the pdf of the G2SS is WAYYYYY out of date. https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/ This is a huge foul. We often take trips to places with no cell/data service. I download the pdf to my phone for reference whilst out and about. -
@Chisos is correct. You cannot take a CC off and leave the position blank. You should be able to drag and drop the new CC first, save the change, then expire the outgoing CC position by moving them to Unit Scouter Reserve.
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Is traveling in convoys allowed?
InquisitiveScouter replied to Tatung42's topic in Issues & Politics
See this post... This policy was solidly in place within the last 20 years, but is no longer found. -
Romans 3:21-28 21 But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— 26 he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. 27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. 28 For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. You realize you will always fall short. Good on you. What is the remedy? Grace. Accept it, brother 😜
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To help the organization survive in a state that they want (instead of looking for ways to change it for the better), BSA professionals expel dissenters. Although dated, here is a blog which elaborates on this: (not a Daily KOS fan, in general, but I do read stuff there to learn how others think...) https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2006/3/4/191709/-Supressing-Dissent-in-Boy-Scouts-a-model-for-the-GOP From the writing: "The combination of lap dog boards and control of senior and middle volunteer management positions give the pros an immensely powerful position from which to block reform (and protect their own positions). It will take a grass roots rebellion or a determined legal attack at the top to actually reform the system nationally. Small determined groups with strong ethics and strong stomachs can achieve local results but, unless the tide shifts nationally, the system always tries to return to the old status quo."