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I suppose it’s a matter of checking and rechecking to see when they land, out in the open and flapping in the wind, as it were?

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It’s my understanding (from reviewing org charts and talking with random people who have various measures of knowledge and information) that he reported to Steve McGowan. Having any and all research and recommendations fed directly to legal, especially a Scouter of great note and political influence, leads me to question who is to “blame” for any failings. He was also fired/RIFd in the midst of a whirlwind into which he probably has more insight than most who remain. That seems to speak to how his boss(es) perceived what he was doing, reporting and recommending. Still curious how and why that went down. It could also speak to incompetence, but I prefer the conspiracy theory myself.

I’m not sure if this is widely known. Thoughts? https://13wham.com/news/local/transgender-teen-kicked-out-of-boy-scout-troop

Right. I get it. There are systems of incident/harm reporting, with elevated levels of urgency, review and scrutiny, that feed into root cause analyses and searchable data segmentation. I’m really just looking for the raw, redacted data to understand means, opportunity, breaks in the protocols and the like. Without data assessment at multiple levels, it’s difficult to make solid decisions about what’s working, what’s not, what needs to be done better/differently and how to accordingly “arm” those in the field trying to prevent repeat scenarios. I’m also extrapolating from other industries, admitted regulated and highly scrutinized. I guess I don’t know that BSA is doing that, even at the highest levels, much less letting it filter down through some dissemination. I could be wrong. Dunno. Just a blindfolded man throwing darts and a board. Everyone behind the bar. Quick like!

Same. So we don’t go to far into swapping names and addresses, maybe a mechanism to keep it on the downlow, too.

This is one of the several black holes that exist in my ongoing review of YP and YPT. BSA won’t cough up the data or metrics specific to the history of child sexual abuse in Scouting and the full context of all abuse since the implementation and improvements. For example, I’d like to know the full story on the shower camera predator from all sides of the equation. It would help a ton in understanding his vetting, access, supervision or lack thereof, recorded dicey history, anyone ever suspect or notice odd behavior, and etc. It seems like common sense for these things to be made available to LCs, Units, COs and parents. No?

So I’m told. Greedy bugger.

Random and macro-level observation that you all know: This is bloody complicated. Executing something relatively straightforward, built around a few core principles, is now a veritable maze. I don’t mean YPT, because I think it’s critical and requires improvement in key notable areas. The lack of transparency and connection to the straightforward design and application of the core principles by National has become a a magnifying glass on the ant running the maze. I think I now better understand why the org chart needs to be flattened on top, as well as flipped on its head.

At this pace, current projected timeframe and scale of the Settlement Trust, I’m estimating my attorney will make between $6 and, if lucky, $20 per hour on this case. (Multiple factors play into the potential for a “greater” upside.) For historical context, I think he made $7 per hour (with OT) loading UPS trucks his first year of university. That was 1979.

Ok. So, what about a parent who wants to register so they are able to hang out at camp, but can’t/doesn’t care to invest the additional bucks?

Isn’t there the YPT requirement or is that separate from registration? I thought the background checking and YPT certification were “all of a piece,” as they used to say.

I appreciate the explanation. Related, but not to imply this needs to be applied to parents, what is the annual cost and commitment to be registered? That is both as to the individual and the Unit. Thanks.

Would you please explain this further? I think you’re saying the parents, under the current 72 hour rule, can join the camp out and are there as/can be a second layer of accountability, observing the registered leaders. Is that correct?

I spoke with someone who’s been covering this stuff and LSS for years. Called it “going rogue” and something never before seen in many years of reporting. Again, she looked disappointed and not just a little betrayed. Ok. Add disgusted to the list.

I was flashing between the Coalition attorneys and those of the BSA while this was going down. “The eyes are the windows of the soul” and I saw some scrambling going on behind those curtains. How I wish I had a bug in those board rooms. Ok. Strike that. I meant a rightly positioned shotgun mic so as not to run afoul of the rights of privacy and all that constitutionalie stuff.

As to the last point, thank you. As to the balance, I am confused and may need bullet points. I’m not sure if I’m helping, being accused, used as the donkey who’s getting a tail pinned on and/or if you understood me to be asking amends from you. Maybe someone else can break it down for me, MC Hammer style, using few words. Balloon pants and pirouettes not required. All seriousness aside, I’m not sure I’m interpreting your post correctly. Apologies. (By the by, I have been hoping you’d respond with a list. I appreciate your experience, heart and wisdom.) PS1 - I was talking about National and the mindset I have come to understand. PS2 (Not the gaming system) - I respect what you do with kids and that scouting is worth preserving. 100%. In fact, the stories you and others tell motivate me to know what you guys and gals think. I only wish I could’ve been under your watchful eyes and tutelage.

Is this your new moniker or a jujitsu move? I like it for both, if anyone asks. My thoughts go to the same overall conclusion, but I will wait patiently for more submissions. (Get it?)

I promised not to copy, regardless the broad permissions I am granted. I don’t need another scarlet letter on my forehead. Suffice it to say, the news is landing. If you can get there, here’s one. Law360 has another. https://www.wsj.com/articles/retired-judge-pushed-out-of-boy-scouts-bankruptcy-mediation-11638915587

Know why? Per said yachting used to was and is again attorney, “Judges rule...that’s what they do...so RULE,” or something to that effect. She is starting to call em likes she sees em. I felt the breezes from the two whiffs earlier in the day. One was a split finger fastball, the other a wicked curve. I’m hoping the next one is an unhittable knuckler. I love watching that, but not trying to introduce wood to leather.

I hate to say it, but I’ve worn that look way too many times after one of my kiddos pulled some ill-advised, doofus move. It’s called disappointment. It’s hard to disguise that facial expression and roll of the eyes. I must say, to her credit, she totally nailed it. I give her a solid 10. She even stuck the landing. (See above.)

“Big swing,” indeed. Sorta like one attached to a huge tree next to some scary frigid water, over which one party has just been launched while the other sits calmly on the shady bank, smiling and saying, “Jump! You’ll be fine. If you don’t, I’ll just push you back out anyway.” Okay. That was an awesome word picture. Am I right or am I right? I know. I’m right.

So, remember the Kosnoff/TCC email thing? Me either. I just had a “flashy thing” *poofed* before me and that is no longer in my memory bank as of...NOW. This day, I shall not forget. (Nod to Men In Black.) WOWZERS!!

Bam. Cancel tonight’s yacht party with “rich friends.” Whoops. “Failed to brief” is not something a movant wants to hear when the ruling is against them, potentially on the basis of that sin of omission.

Is it the one with old school campfire songs, exploded diagrams for building a 15’ bonfire and how to make cobbler for 25? Jk. I have not. Does it answer my questions, presumably based on historical context that will give me map coordinates or breadcrumbs to find the answers?