Wow, reading the comments at the link above...sheesh...much worse than here...lol

19 minutes ago, InquisitiveScouter said:

Wow, reading the comments at the link above...sheesh...much worse than here...lol

 

My council hasn't said a word. Nothing.

1 hour ago, InquisitiveScouter said:

Wow, reading the comments at the link above...sheesh...much worse than here...lol

I just read and watched the YouTube video.  Extremely well produced.  Comments seemed to reflect real concern.

It's interesting as the video mentioned fosturing open discussion.  As a professional ... and because of my gender and race ... to protect my career and future ... the last thing I can do is participate in an open discussion on this topic.  It's best for me to quietly listen.  Any response or comment can quickly get out of control.

As usual, National missed the boat by not marketing the program as a natural for developing habits of  DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION. They only have to show how the BSA Mission is to develop young people into ethical and moral decisions based from the Oath and Law. 

But no, National is following the politically correct route and setting an image of making change where none is required. I wonder how many even know their Vision and Mission.

I have many stories of scouts and parents telling how the activities or our units changed their sons understanding of other's differences.

Lately, I wish I  could round up a few dozen scoutmasters to meet with the fine folks at National and take them out to the woodshed for misdirecting the program. They need a proper education understanding why words rarely change behavior without reinforcement of experience. The BSA has always been on the forefront for developing the habits of making right choices.. 

Barry

I have all our blue cards filled out and ready to load into internet advancement on Friday.😇

46 minutes ago, PACAN said:

I have all our blue cards filled out and ready to load into internet advancement on Friday.😇

You have a MBC yet? Or are you going to be?

Paperwork submitted.   

Latest update from a reliable source

1) Final merit badge requirements will be released tonight or tomorrow TO COUNCILS.

2) Will be announced end of the week TO PUBLIC.

3) What's holding up the process? "finalization of how merit badge counselors could be 'vetted' by local Council advancement committees/task forces." (only social justice warriors need apply?)

4) Expect to see the May 1 Eagle-mandatory pushed back to July 1.

Edited December 30, 20205 yr by CynicalScouter

1 hour ago, CynicalScouter said:

3) What's holding up the process? "finalization of how merit badge counselors could be 'vetted' by local Council advancement committees/task forces." (only social justice warriors need apply?)

Why would this badge have a different MBC vetting process?  I really, really hope this is not an issue.  

Edited December 30, 20205 yr by fred8033

4 minutes ago, fred8033 said:

Why would this badge have a different MBC vetting process?  I really, really hope this is not an issue.  

You know exactly why special vetting is required. They want to be sure they are not handing this off to the "wrong" kind of MBC.

I suspect this will require outside or additional certification or clearance by a district or council DE&I "task force".

Edited December 30, 20205 yr by CynicalScouter

2 hours ago, CynicalScouter said:

3) What's holding up the process? "finalization of how merit badge counselors could be 'vetted' by local Council advancement committees/task forces." (only social justice warriors need apply?)

 

1 hour ago, CynicalScouter said:

I suspect this will require outside or additional certification or clearance by a district or council DE&I "task force".

Maybe the Council or district can get the local blm chapter or lgbtqxyz group to " vet" the mbc.  This wokeness will drive scouts, volunteers, and charter organizations away.  How much do you think the parents and churches will put up with.  Commence with the flaming and down votes. 

6 minutes ago, tnmule20 said:

How much do you think the parents and churches will put up with. 

They won't know. How many parents look at what their scouts are doing in the MB sessions? Answer: none.

1 hour ago, fred8033 said:

Why would this badge have a different MBC vetting process?  I really, really hope this is not an issue.  

maybe because some leaders intend to  pencil whip (aka fake) the merit badge and disregard what BSA is trying to do. 

Just now, CynicalScouter said:

They won't know. How many parents look at what their scouts are doing in the MB sessions? Answer: none.

They should be made aware.