InquisitiveScouter

The first ones were in black robes. Here's a pic from the birth of my home lodge: You could easily ditch the headdresses. And you do not need a fictional story of Native Americans to promulgate ideas about Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service. You could easily find stories to demonstrate these during the Colonial period, or during the American Revolution, or the westward expansion, etc. It should not be offensive to find and tell a story from some native tribes to demonstrate these principles, either. They need not be from your area particularly, since you are d

There you go, trying to use logic again. Silly goose...

We always announce the results of the election selection, as call-outs are hit or miss in our council. Mostly miss. That way, we make sure our candidates get the info they need when they need it, to make the timing for Ordeals.

Yes, he has become quite the Outdoorsman! And I do like this award. I would put the level of difficulty above Eagle Scout.

@Leehoden, that is the National Outdoor Achievement Award (NOAA). That is something different. Several NOAAs are required for National Medal for Outdoor Achievement. (NMOA) Look for the medal requirements in Scoutbook. or here: https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/noa/

I had to call an old friend who works the store in another council. She found one for my son. eBay will probably be best source going forward. My gut says, since so few have earned the award, I think they may either discontinue it, or have only one source at National.

uh, James Dale... BSA vs Dale They DID revoke his membership because he is gay. And that Supreme Court decision still stands. BSA may have changed their policy, but the right for a private organization to define its membership standards is law. https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/61/boy-scouts-of-america-v-dale

You are correct... The system is not currently designed to keep track of Riding miles nor Aquatics hours, each of which are counted for the National Outdoor Achievement Award (NOAA). I helped my Eagle Scout keep track of his in Scoutbook. Specifically, under the basic award for each NOAA, there is a comment which contains a log of all activities related to that award. Sorta looks like this: - 150 miles Horseback riding and Cycling during Cub Scout activities ( from Cub Scout records kept) - 30 miles - ATV Program, Summer Camp - 17 Jul 2017 - 10 miles - Cycling - Be

So you'll Zelle him the money, then?

Source?

Yes, @fred8033, you can send him the money via Zelle!! That would keep the peace 😜 We do not know "how much" communication @Armymutt did with the Committee in developing the budget. If he sent adequate notice, and had a quorum to make and decide on the budget, then move forward with the budget you have. Sure, you can allow for an amendment, but only through the Committee... @Armymutt, do you have another Committee meeting scheduled, with enough time to address the question and deal with the funding, if the Committee decides to amend the budget? This is the way to "keep the peace

Plaques aren't essential. They are a "want" versus a "need." If they aren't in the existing budget, then this is a Committee issue, if there is a push to fund this from the AOL parents. IF the Committee votes to fund this, then they have to solve the problem of how to fund it or come up with plaques. There's a million ways to skin that cat. But, if you are the CM (??) then this really isn't your issue. If you are CM, then you don't have a vote 😜 Past history is just that... past history. That they were funded in the past is irrelevant to the issue. We did plaques s

Concur!! From the Scout Handbook (page 416): "Once you feel that you have MASTERED [emphasis mine] a skill, a leader tests you and passes you on the requirement. This could be a youth leader, or an adult leader, or a merit badge counselor. (This won't be your parent unless your parent is also a troop leader or merit badge counselor.)" This is the written rebuttal to the "one and done" mentality. I have had to show this to Scouts on a few occasions. The written word has great authority 😜 Good luck!

We have to do a mix of both... Four months out of the year, our PLC designates that month's outing as "Patrol", versus the rest where they do things together as a Troop. Even on the Patrol-determined outings, sometimes we have to get two Patrols to go somewhere together due to lack of adults to cover all outings. (We currently have six Patrols and will gain a seventh next month with Crossovers.)) Our guys typically do not choose to go to District or Council events. They view them as "lame," and several Scouts on the PLC have said, for the competitive events, they are just tired of wi

Yeah, it can go too far the other way, also, to where the local OA lodge is a quasi- Native American heritage preservation society. The purpose of the Order gets lost then, too... Too much focus on dance, drum, outfits, etc.

Yes, there have been so many "levers" pulled over the last decade or so, that it is virtually impossible to sort out what the top detrimental effects on membership numbers have been. So many factors (in no particular order): - The downward trend in families seeking out long lasting group associations (and the commitments that come with them.) (Primarily religious institutions, but I believe Scouting is affected as well.) - The trend in schools to have extracurricular activities last much, much longer: sports, band and choruses, theater, dance, clubs, etc. etc. etc. If my kids had

Aviators have a saying.... "The flak is heaviest when you are over the target!" Although another iteration of that is: "If you're taking flak, you're over the target."

Sometimes, that is the best course of action. If the youth will not pony up and take responsibility, then the Supreme Chief of the Fire should consider putting the fire out for a while.

It is wonderful that your companions took note of your devotion and proposed you for this award! And, your surprise is evidence of your ability to forget your own interests while serving others. Well done!

Sort of like the social credit system in China...

Be mindful that filtering is not effective against viruses. Here is a great table showing different treatment methods and what they will do for you... https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/pdf/drinking/Backcountry_Water_Treatment-508.pdf Everyone should be vaccinated against Hep A. Incubation for norovirus is 12 - 48 hours. https://www.cdc.gov/hai/pdfs/norovirus/229110-anorocasefactsheet508.pdf Incubation period for enteroviruses is usually 3 - 5 days. https://www.cdc.gov/non-polio-enterovirus/about/ev-d68.html Incubation for rotavirus is about 2 days. https://www.cdc.

You say this method works for you, with the real drawback being waste. You can procure one gallon water jugs with screw on lids.... reusable = no/less waste

Just make sure you remember my correct pronouns when we get lost together. Your Majesty / His Majesty

Oh, so you were in grizzly country!?

(Disclaimer: this post is tongue-in-cheek!!!) It's intrinsically the same as extroverts... both are dealing with narcissism and a feeling of vulnerability and embarrassment 😜 At least, I can speak for the extroverts. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/201601/7-signs-covert-introvert-narcissist