AK-Eagle

Just last night we had a Swimming MB session in the local pool. I watched one of the youngest scouts as he struggled his way through clothes inflation his face clearly showing the phases he passed through. Excitement in trying something totally new, concern/terror that he might not be able to do it, surprise wow it works, and finally triumph as he completed the swim.

Egad, they brought back the blue card pocket,

YO! national supply cargo pocket means you can put something, like a digital camera in it and carry it comfortably.

Please tell me the canvas uniform pants are not going away.

If you are going to stand outside during a thunderstorm holding up a club make it a 1 Iron.

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At the time the badge was designed it was called the "Stalking" Merit Badge, not a good term today I suppose. ;-)

It sounds like the old honor unit badge if memory serves.

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They have been against policy for decades now but you still see people in them.

Scoutfreakdad, did you get my response to your private message?

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I cannot of a better or more appropriate time or place to wear it. Tell any uniform police members that challenge that to take a day off and just enjoy the ECOH.

From this side of the monitor a "Overtrained" committee member is one without field experience with the actual scouts, or leaders in the unit(s) but can quote "the rules"

Examples would be uniforms required while traveling, or no driving after dark.

For backpacking and general camping I have a Olympus Stylus 8010 with a extra battery pack. I've used the camera on summer and winter camps. In temps below +20f keep the camera in a warm pocket when not being used and it should keep going.

If you want to see some of those photos please send me a private message.

For Courts of Honor I use a Fujifilm S9100.

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I have had a Bemidji Red wool jacket for a number of years now and it has been a great purchase. The material is heavier (warmer) than the Jac-shirt found in BSA Supply. Another definite plus for the Bemidji are the hand warmer pockets.

Bemidjis customer service is outstanding, I called them after losing one of the buttons on a camp and they sent me a card of buttons at no cost.

None of the three are BSA badges, the first is a Army National Guard unit I believe and the other two I dont know what branch they belong to.

I use the BSA hiking sock worn if actually hiking I wear them pushed down around the ankle, it keeps them little stones from finding their way into the boot that way.

AK-Eagle

G'day all,

A series of mudslides came down a hillside in Juneau Alaska damaging at least one building and endangering several others.

Scouts and leaders from Troop 700 volunteered to assist the American Red Cross in setting up a evacuation center for those who were displaced.

YIS

Phillip Martin

Scoutmaster

Troop 700

Juneau Alaska

First thought is a plugged line.

AK-Eagle

I have one of those BSA compasses that points the wrong way. Every once in a while I "forget" about that and let it come into play when the scouts are working with maps. Once it is discovered back into hiding it goes.

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We have a simple rule here.

Get hurt on a scout event doing something stupid the newest scout is doing the first aid on you. Anyone seen trying or plotting something stupid is reminded.

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Here is a few from Alaska

Eagle River Scout Camp, Juneau Alaska

Main flag pole 5830'57.2" N 13449'23.9"W

Parking Lot, 5831'13.0"N 13448'04.7W note it is approx 1.5 mile hike from parking lot to the flag pole, no driving

Gorsuch Scout Camp Anchorage Alaska

Main flag pole 6125'27.1"N 14924'13.9"W

UTMs on request

yeah I'll give him exactly the same amount of chances Pres. G.W. Bush got zip zero nada.

On my list to go away.

Swimming merit badge #4 clothes inflation.

Don't know about you folks but removing clothing in water around here will hurry up hypothermia.

Just my .02

AK

I read it as this, the 2001 Australian Scout Jamboree is the most current jamboree I attended, so it can stay on my uniform.

AK-Eagle

Gday all

Just passing the word to you land lubers "Field Day" in nautical speak means a day of sweeping, swabbing, polishing and painting.

That said have a great time as for the cheers you might have a different cheer for each station depending on either the theme or the sponsor

some punny examples.

BB guns "You hit the spot"

Cooks "Ruba dubdub thanks for the grub"

Running for cover

AK-Eagle

Gday Charlie

Welcome to our campfire.

AK-Eagle

Simple question for that "expert"

If white gas is not allowed in boy scouts then why does scoutstuff.org sell them?

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Instead of a wholesale change of the Wilderness Survival merit badge, what about creating an award like the current BSA Lifeguard.

Off the top of my feathered head:

1. Earn the or show skill in the following merit badges

a. Camping

b. First Aid

c. Hiking

d. Wilderness Survival

e. Safety

2. Earn or show the following certifications

a. Red Cross Wilderness First Aid or equivalent

b. Red Cross CPR or equivalent

3. Demonstrate the following

a. Ground to Air Emergency Signals

b. Three different ways of sanitizing water

c. Knowledge of local poisonous and edible plants

4. With the permission landowner(s) or responsible parties create a shelter from

improvised materials and use it for two nights.

Theres a start lets build on that

AK-Eagle

Scoutmaster Troop 700

I used to be a Bobwhiteetc, etc.