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Old_OX_Eagle83, I have stepped in as UC to try reconnect the Pack and Troop as they are under the same CO. There was some fallout several years ago when parents got involved. There has not been the bond between the two since and I am trying to repair that. The Troop has also been shrinking for some time and needs new blood. I asked the SM for a DC and coordinated his placement in the Pack. UC is my only role in the Pack even though my son is a Webelos I. I have arrainged with the SM of the other Troop to also have a similar discussion with him. The DL is a member of the church that hosts the other Troop. This may have had some influence... The last 2 boys have not told me what they plan to do yet. YiS, David

Hi all, I have to find a way to console a Scout that has been a Den Chief for our Pack for the last year. He has out preformed my expectations. Attentive, helpful, a great role model. So far 6 of the 8 Webelos in his Den have committed to crossing over to Boy Scouts. The problem is that they are joining a different Troop. He feels as though he failed his job. I want him to understand that it is more important that the boys are continuing in Scouting - regardless of which Troop. It will be a few weeks short of a year when we have the AOL ceremony. I am considering presenting him with the Den Chief service award at the AOL... Thoughts, comments, feedback? YiS, David Olson Unit Commissioner

I was just in the Northern Star office today. They had several copies on the shelf.