InquisitiveScouter

We will continue Scouting at the unit level... My biggest concern, after the insurance, is awarding Eagle Scout rank to a Scout. Since this is only granted by the National Council, and they keep these records, would it be legitimate for a local unit to recognize/award someone as an Eagle Scout? (On a separate note, it's time to start hoarding some Eagle rank patches...)

Do we know this? I haven't gotten a quote yet, but I intend to...

We all need to begin thinking about this "What if?" If you desire to continue supporting Scouting, what will you do if BSA goes Chapter 7? (Let's make this a new thread, please?)

Get yourself a Scout Handbook, and MASTER the skills there. This will pay dividends with your Cub Scouts now, and later when/if you transition into the Scouts program.

Find another Troop that has canoes and ask to borrow (or rent) at lower cost. We have a local Troop that, in it's heyday had 100+ Scouts. Once upon that time, they bought 22 canoes and two canoe trailers. Nowadays, they are around 20 Scouts. I asked to use a rack of canoes in exchange for refurbing the canoe trailer. (repacked bearings, bought them a spare tire, fixed trailer wiring, pressure washed the gunk off the trailer, replaced old bungees (a hazard) with painter ropes (which are taken off the rack as tiedowns and used as bow & stern painters on the trip; Scouts learn and us

It goes to cover page 19 & 20 😜 https://apps.irs.gov/pub/epostcard/cor/221576300_201912_990_2021030217778557.pdf

PTC plans to appeal to the State Supreme Court. Grrrrrr

Into effect, maybe, but not enforcement 😜

This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ smh

As an MBC, I have a copy of the book (I learn a good deal from them), and loan it to the Scout if they wish to use it.

Never put your name on a survey with BSA. They are not anonymous, and all responses will be given to your SE and up. Nothing good can come of it unless you wear several pairs of rose colored glasses and offer lots of money.

Oh, and was that supposed to be me delivering outstanding espresso to you, or vice versa?? 🤪

Thanks, we looked at it, but it was not feasible for us. That was our longest day - 63 miles. The youth planner and trekkers decided on the Y. Next time, perhaps.

Have them go to this website and enter their ZIP code (postcode). This site will show them all the Cub Packs within their local area, and give contact info (hope it is up to date 😜 ) https://beascout.scouting.org/ There is a map view on the search, and they can see exactly where the Packs are located in relation to their home. Good luck!

Was that an established BSA Council-run camp? Did the Scouts pick the menus and buy the food? We did our own summer camp in 2020, with the primary focus on Cooking MB for all Scouts who needed it. Each Scout within a patrol who worked on Cooking Merit Badge came up with menus (counselor-approved), made their own shopping lists, and did their own shopping (we took field trips from camp). Yes, it was a logistical challenge, but they owned it. For the last few meals of camp, there were not enough meals to cover the requirements for Cooking MB, so younger Scouts worked on their TF, 2C, an

We just finished a week-long cycling trek on the Great Allegheny Passage...Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland, MD. Started from Camp Guyasuta ( @qwazse stomping ground). Eleven Scouts (14 and up) and four adults, Including fuel and tolls, and some donated MREs for two of our meals, and we hit $152 per person (Scouts spent a bit more for their lunch on the drive out, and ice cream stops along the trail!!!) Free camping in a few places along the trail. Camping also at Ohiopyle State Park, Corps of Engineers campground in Confluence, PA, and the YMCA in Cumberland, MD, at the end. (although I'd

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I've had enough of these conversations with adults who are not adhering to uniform standards, that I really do not go after youth much anymore. The conversation kind of goes like this... http://www.scoutsforequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/isa_composite_320.jpg "Oh, that's a different patch. What does that mean?" "It's my knot showing support for LGBTQIA+." "Is that an official BSA knot?" "No, I just like to wear it." "Did you know that was against BSA's uniform policy?" "Yeah, I just like to wear it." "So, what does it mean to you that "A S

If you know the Scout owns a uniform, then you can hold the Scout to the standard. The key here is, do not let owning a uniform be a barrier to participation. But, if they have one, you can expect the Scout to wear it. Also, establish that expectation up front in your Troop SOP's (or whatever you have.) If you have established that expectation (I recommend in writing) and the Scout shows up dressed otherwise, then ask them why. Then (as long as the Scout is "clean and neat in appearance and dressed appropriately) (how's that for a subjective assessment??) the BOR can make a judgment "ac

@Mrjeff, I share your confusion over uniforms. When a standard is not held, it is no longer a standard. When those who are supposed to be in "authority" do not adhere to a published standard, then followers can disregard all published standards. It's the broken window theory. You can see this attitude prevalent everywhere. Cultivate your own garden, and those who seek your virtue of excellence will follow. Leave the rest to their own...

Because it isn't a revenue generator like patches are 😜

Mummer's parade? https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DmG5TudEg8BU&ved=2ahUKEwjsjPrYhrP5AhXOFlkFHSZnDPcQxa8BegQIDBAF&usg=AOvVaw12nd9NsHLSzD-ae_E5r_3b

Marianas parade???

You're just a troublemaker 😜