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We have revitalized our committee this year.  I would like to provide a meaningful Scoutmaster report for them at committee meetings.  Soliciting any ideas.  I want to use this as an opportunity to inform, motivate and seek help where needed.  Here is what I have so far Key dates for next quarter for program (campouts, COH, etc) Roster overview (registered vs. active, rank breakdown) Summary of report from IA on ranks, badges, awards earned this year Summary of campouts since last meeting Overview of summer activities Key news (we have an Eagle getting a special award for example) Scoutmaster asks to committee for new business section later, mostly gear that needs replacing Intention is to give a 'state of the union' to the committee who are active parents but not necessarily in the loop on all these things.  Would like it to be one pager I can print and hand out so I can spend under 5 minutes doing overview during meeting.

"We are so afraid of the kinds of dangers that are actually so rare that we are not allowing our children to prepare themselves for the bumps in the road of life. Then, later on they fall apart," Boston College Professor Peter Gray told WBZ-TV. "They are far better off if they have the kinds of experiences in which they learn how to judge danger themselves, how to solve their own problems, develop a certain degree of courage, learn how to deal with the small amounts of fear and anger that naturally arise in play....We've taken away a lot of recess, we've shortened the lunch hour so kids are gobbling down their food. We've increased homework and the pressure of homework. We've taken away the more enjoyable aspects of school and the inevitable result of that is school has become anxiety provoking and depressing," Gray said. ... "What can pediatricians do to ameliorate this crisis? They might talk with parents about their children’s opportunities for independent, confidence-building activities. They might present an overview of the findings of studies such as those described in this report, explain concepts such as locus of control and basic psychological needs, and ask parents about their children’s independent activities and the constraints and fears that limit those freedoms. They might brainstorm with parents about how to overcome the constraints and dampen the fears, given the child’s maturity, the neighbor- hood, and the family’s living conditions. Parents in some neighborhoods have worked together to create places and times where children can play freely with other children, with an adult present just for safety, not to manage the play. " More at sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/boston-college-professor-peter-gray-childhood-safety-development/ https://www.petergray.org/_files/ugd/b4b4f9_f2cb98d004af4ebf9644c8daa30b040e.pdf Or they might join Scouting? This could make a good ad campaign for Scouting. I think many parents would find a pediatrician recommendation of Scouting more assuring. Like dentists endorsing Crest toothpaste. My $0.02,  

She thinks that way because she didn’t have a scouting experience as a youth. Patrol method is only limited by adults fears.   I used to teach a course teaching adults how to push their fears boundaries out. The adults need to ask themselves what it would take to let the patrols to cook on their own. I’m not a fan of no cooking, but some healthy easy to fix meals might help the adults grow in the program.    Discussion? Barry

"Alex Reid, from Whitwick, in Leicestershire, achieved the King's Scout Award for outstanding personal achievement. He will be visiting Windsor Castle on Sunday for a celebratory event where he will take part in a St George's Day parade with other winners. Mr Reid, who leads Whitwick Scouts, said: "It has not hit me yet." ... To achieve the award, for scouts aged between 16 and 25 years old have to complete a range of challenges including service to their community, an expedition in wild country, and a five-day residential project." More at source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-68857377

they are/were available on scoutshop.org.  I did break down and buy one to see it in person and have plans to work it up into a new uniform using old interesting patches off ebay.