NJCubScouter 1389 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Yes but my Dad verified. Like many Mom she reminisced on my birthday. Well, my humorous (?) point was that anything your mother, or father, or anyone else, has ever said to you on your birthday, they were saying it to you on April Fool's Day. Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Turtle 1011 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Well, my humorous (?) point was that anything your mother, or father, or anyone else, has ever said to you on your birthday, they were saying it to you on April Fool's Day. Understood. Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Turtle 1011 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I just heard from Council that said yes Tour Permits are going away BUT they thought it was NEXT year. LOL Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Flagg 909 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I just heard from Council that said yes Tour Permits are going away BUT they thought it was NEXT year. LOL LOL, so much for clear and concise communication from national. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
NJCubScouter 1389 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 LOL, so much for clear and concise communication from national. Is that something you have come to expect? Link to post Share on other sites
NJCubScouter 1389 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 This sort of reminds me of a bit from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: ARTHUR: But what was wrong with your planet? CAPTAIN: Well it was doomed - as I said. Apparently it was going to crash into the sun. Or was it the moon that was going to crash into us? NUMBER ONE: No, no, I thought it was that the planet was more or less bound to be invaded by a gigantic swarm of twelve-foot piranha bees. NUMBER TWO: No, no, no. That’s not what I was told! My commanding officer swore blind that the entire planet was in imminent danger of being eaten by an enormous mutant star goat. The sad part here is that the real-life communications abilities of BSA and its councils are reminding me of a work of satirical fiction. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I just lined my campaign hat with aluminum foil and the problem went away. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Turtle 1011 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Apparently Council posted that 'Yes, of course it is real' and implied I was stupid for asking. I don't know why I care I never filled one out anyway. Our CC, who is a lawyer, said he will send them in to Council as a CYA even if it goes unread and if the new policy says 'no'. Link to post Share on other sites
Back Pack 431 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Apparently Council posted that 'Yes, of course it is real' and implied I was stupid for asking. I don't know why I care I never filled one out anyway. Our CC, who is a lawyer, said he will send them in to Council as a CYA even if it goes unread and if the new policy says 'no'. Ours said the same thing...and he sells shoes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TAHAWK 1420 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) Our council website right now Here is a repository of the latest official versions of popular forms available to download. To obtain an up-to-date and official copy of any other Scouting form not listed below, contact the council service center.. . . Unit Planning Resources . . . Tour and Activity plan Tour and Activity Plan FAQs Q. Why should I complete a tour and activity plan? A. The tour and activity plan is a planning tool for best practices to be prepared for safe and fun adventure. Completing the plan may not address all possible challenges, but it can help ensure that appropriate planning has been conducted, that qualified and trained leadership is in place, and that the right equipment is available for the adventure. In addition, the plan helps to organize safe and appropriate transportation to and from an event, and defines driver qualifications and minimum limits of insurance coverage for drivers and vehicles used to transport participants. Please complete and submit this plan at least 21 days in advance (check with your local council) to ensure your council has enough time to review the plan and assist as necessary. Q. When do I need to complete a tour and activity plan? A. Times when a tour and activity plan must be submitted for council review include the following: Trips of 500 miles or more; or Trips outside of council borders (exception: not to your council-owned property); or . . . . Edited March 27, 2017 by TAHAWK Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Turtle 1011 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Since I have been tongue lashed by my Council Rep for the temerity of asking for a clarification on a confusing but important issue I no longer care. Link to post Share on other sites
John-in-KC 311 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: Merged two parallel topics on the matter of tour plans possibly going away. Link to post Share on other sites
JasonG172 244 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Mentioned this to my SE and he was not aware of any of this. Provided links and his statement was "I guess tour plans are going away" DUH!!!! is there no one you could call and ask? Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Flagg 909 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Mentioned this to my SE and he was not aware of any of this. Provided links and his statement was "I guess tour plans are going away" DUH!!!! is there no one you could call and ask? Maybe he was hoping the new all-in-one Scouting channel (ScoutingWire) might actually carry that type of important news, rather than who is taking over various council positions. As it anyone outside of those councils would even care. Maybe the Scouting.org website would carry it? An internal memo to all CE to be sent to all districts? [crickets] Link to post Share on other sites
Chadamus 100 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Disappointing when you scroll down to the most recent post and see this: 2 user(s) are reading this topic2 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users Chadamus, RichardB Yet no response... Link to post Share on other sites
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