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  1. Bob White - YPT is being followed as my wife and my son are with me. My wife is a Den Leader/Commissioner as am I so before we got everyone else involved we made sure YPT was foremost, thus why I asked everyone to spar me those type comments. Beavah you kind of hit on the reason for the post - we do disagree about it - but she still goes every week. My fear is not her but appearance to other parents and getting myself in a bad position as the pack grows. The DE and I are going to talk to the mother who has the enthusiasatic scouts to brag on her boys and try to get her to come out.
  2. OK - before everyone tells me the legalities - I have signed releases and permission from the DE, District Commissioner, COR, IH, etc. to do this. I have 3 boys in my pack that parents just will not bring them to meetings. I stopped picking up 1 because Mom asked me to pay power bills, help get them XMAS for 7 kids, etc. I truly felt like I was being used. Especially when Mom asked me to pick him up because she was at the beauty shop... The other 2 I pick up becuase they have a very young Mom and she will not bring them. She is at least at home with the 2 younger kids when I pick
  3. I think you've answered your own question. Seems as if it is already better off for next year becuase this young leader has his first new volunteer... Seriously, this is not directed at you but a statement in general. I am amazed each year at how many parents like to complain. I and many others are always willing to listen and learn. Generally, we try to take thier advice and implement when we can becuase some folks have great ideas. However, many who are the first to complain are the last to volunteer. If you truly think it was that bad, and you are willing to help him, be a s
  4. I wouldn't go the COR route as you haven't done anything yet to address the problem, likely because as you say, you're just starting out and learning the ropes. How about asking him out to coffee or lunch. Talk with him 1 on 1 and find the real rub. There is something going on and him buying the shirt or the crocs are likely NOT the real issue. How about using his previous scout expereience to your benefit. Maybe he can offer some volunteer time to help out a new pack? If was a scout it can't hurt, but make sure to keep his and your comments to one another just that - between one
  5. Maybe I'm just over looking it on scoutstuff.org, but where can we get new Pack Flags or is most everyone just making their own? We have an older one that is nearing the end of it's useful life, and I just wanted to start looking around getting ideas. We have explored the Mom's making them and that's an option, but they would like some ideas of what is currently out there commercially. Thanks!
  6. We have done something similar with belt loop nights during the summer. Setting up 3 choices and allowing the boys to choose 2 of the 3. Just be careful on time because I thought 2 hrs would be enough and we ended up needing 3 to get 2 belt loops covered well. I am thinking about a similar event for after the holidays. Let us know what you learn from yours so we may benefit from your go at it. Don't worry about the negative comments - anything you're willing to do for the boys is great! May sound a whole lot like a merit badge university but since cubs don't participate in this m
  7. We've been going through similar type things in our pack and district. Money should never be an issue in Scouts. Isn't this all about fun? Nonetheless, these things tend to come up. 1. Excellent advice - this is a committee/COR decision and this lady can not dictate what happens. 2. DE needs to refer back to pack and stay out of the middle of it - he can only alienate folks and he/she has to work with everyone. 3. If this lady is a leader - is she trained - I would guess not since she is unaware fo the proper organizational structure. It falls upon the leadership of the pack to
  8. You know it happens it alot. For example, just went through a similar situation where a lady who is CC went behind my back and everyone else's to try and get me removed. Told everyone that parents complained about me and program. Was very funny and redeeeming when all these alleged complainers decided to leave the pack and go with me to another one after the Dist Chair, DE, and I presented it to the parents as an opportunity to go lead another pack and help revive them. Not only that, now they are more people who have got turned off that are calling wanting to come over also. Bottom l
  9. my last post on the subject because I am confident that those empowered to handle this situation are doing so. Someone mentioned sharing the same address and phone number, they don't. Thus, the reason many parents were concerned. That's how public this couple is. Secondly, the last post hit the real source of the issue. Gossip! If everyone who had an issue with it had followed the chain of command adn acted in a respectful fashion to all not nearly as many people would have known. Hence, the post I made before about people being out to get him. If we as adults don't perpet
  10. my last post on the subject because I am confident that those empowered to handle this situation are doing so. Someone mentioned sharing the same address and phone number, they don't. Thus, the reason many parents were concerned. That's how public this couple is. Secondly, the last post hit the real source of the issue. Gossip! If everyone who had an issue with it had followed the chain of command adn acted in a respectful fashion to all not nearly as many people would have known. Hence, the post I made before about people being out to get him. If we as adults don't perpet
  11. Hello All - Longtime lurker and 1st time poster. I have watched this thread with much interest. I am from this council and know the original poster. He is a decent and honest man whom I appreciate for his contributions to Scouting. I sincerely believe he made this post to seek direction and gauge opinion on the subject. There are a few things that should be noted about the DE in question. He is relatively new and has made many mistakes. He has been counseled by both professionals and volunteers alike. He has been given numerous chances to learn and gain experience. Unfo
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