InquisitiveScouter

Was thinking about transitioning over to BPSA...and starting a unit here. But, it might be seen only as a "cult of personality" thing and cause division. I think I may take a break for a few years from BSA to clear my head

Which is why we have quite a few young people who are seen as not fitting in to other groups of their peers... BSA has a long way to go here...how many of your council camps have been logged??

Agreed. This is what our council has said...follow guidance of your CO. It is one of the first common sense pronouncements I have seen from them...

I should post this one in the Pet Peeve thread 😜

BSA is experiencing the perfect storm... The mills of the gods grind slowly, but they grind fine.

You have asked a question that you might not like the answer to... BSA COVID-19 FAQ ( https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/covid-19-faq/ ) says, in typical CYA fashion... Q: If meeting locations are open, can units meet or do other in-person activities? Councils make the determination, working closely with their council health supervisor and local health department, about when units can conduct in-person meetings and activities again. If the unit’s local council is allowing in-person activities but has restrictions in place (e.g., no more than 10, social distancing of 6 ft. etc

5thGen, This is also a failing of the Committee that is all-too-common (lack of succession planning and training). Most people will let someone else carry the burden as long as they will...so do not feel guilty about dropping these responsibilities. It sounds as if you have been letting them know for long enough. Thanks for making the program work! Now, when you do step down, be prepared for folks to say you have done it without warning. 😜 Just smile, correct them gently, and enjoy being a parent for a while.

Primarily used to drain sanity 😜

What does that fact alone say about the organization?

Agreed...

Our "honor campers" sleep in staff cabins and camp buildings during Ordeals. Usually only candidates and a few Elangomats sleep outdoors. Great way to set the example, huh? Our lodge fellowship weekend draw is that the youth conduct massive video game sessions well into the night. That's the only reason my son wants to go...gggrrrrr

If everyone can be "elected", then there is no bestowing of honor. Nor any incentive for a Scout to change his behavior/model others so as to be worthy of selection.

I call it the "self-licking ice cream cone" SLICC Our lodge does zero service projects, other than for council. And nothing for units outside of elections. They conduct inductions/ceremonies, go to conclave and NOAC, use captive labor at Ordeals to set up tents and flies/ do general maintenance for Summer Camp. Members (adult and youth) our lodge repeatedly use the phrase "sash and dash", which I decry. An Arrowman's first duty is to his unit. For our last election, they actually sent this guidance out to unit leaders..."The question of how the Scout will deal with membership

Amen to that!

Yikes

"The Peter Principle is based on the logical idea that competent employees will continue to be promoted, but at some point will be promoted into positions for which they are incompetent, and they will then remain in those positions because of the fact that they do not demonstrate any further competence that would get them recognized for additional promotion. According to the Peter Principle, every position in a given hierarchy will eventually be filled by employees who are incompetent to fulfill the job duties of their respective positions."

Most of the really good, conscientious, dedicated-to-the-movement professionals (DE's) I have met over the years, got disillusioned or burned out, then left. I understand this is a common thing, but have no data to back it up. What is the turnover rate for DE's?? Most (not all) of the professionals I have become acquainted with, who have advanced further, were there for themselves or the hope of future big money as an SE or some position at region/national. I think this mentality has finally borne its fruit. Two exchanges really stick in my head... My first SE, in the council

Concur... I've often thought there should be a lower age limit for Eagle Scout. And there are many things for the 16 yo to do...High Adventure, Hornadays, National Medal for Outdoor Achievement, Supernova Awards (Scouts and Venturing...5 total), Congressional Award for Youth (up to Gold Medal) (although not a Scouting program), Summit, Religious Awards for particular faith...

And the second pic above is a special forces unit...SEAL, Delta, Green Beret???...average age for those groups is in the 30's

Eagle94, I agree that our young military personnel are having experiences which make them grow up much faster. However, after 26 years on active duty, I can tell you the 18-25 year olds do need "adult" supervision. As a squadron commander (normal first level in Air Force that has UCMJ authority) I spent a great deal of time handling legal and readiness issues for this age cohort. Drugs/DUI/crimes/security violations/domestic issues/financial problems/mental health, etc. Most "kids" entering the military are quite unprepared for the military culture. Something that would be a mino

I wish I could say the same...

How much would any of you think this is worth?? My guess...starting bid $5 million https://trademarkangel.com/can-i-buy-someone-elses-trademark/ https://trademarkangel.com/why-is-a-trademark-watch-important/ http://licensingbsa.org/trademarks/

Hmmmm... https://nycscouting.org/townhall/ https://www.syracuse.com/state/2020/05/sex-abuse-lawsuits-filed-against-3-boy-scouts-of-america-councils-in-upstate-ny.html

How so?