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  1. An interview with much info and with responsible discussion, at least in my view. 1 2 3

    By skeptic,   
    • 31 replies
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  2. Units should charge "all-in" dues for operations and council/national fees. 1 2

    By Cburkhardt,
    • 20 replies
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  3. Scouts Honor - Netflix 1 2 3

    By Eagle1993,
    • 44 replies
    • 4.9k views

  4. We have a committee ldr who is abusive beyond tolerable limits. 1 2 3

    By Brannigan,
    • 34 replies
    • 4.7k views

  5. Why does the BSA have a "volunteer board" model? 1 2

    By SiouxRanger,
    • 20 replies
    • 2.3k views

  6. Aaron on Scouting and NESA scholarhip info.

    By skeptic,
    • 0 replies
    • 530 views

  7. Happy Birthday America

    By SSScout,
    • 0 replies
    • 528 views

  8. A first, heartbreaking statement, for me 1 2 3 4 5

    By Mrjeff,
    • 68 replies
    • 9.1k views

  9. The importance of view

    By AwakeEnergyScouter,
    • 7 replies
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  10. Major Change in Chartered Organization Relationship 1 2 3 4 21

    By gpurlee,
    • 309 replies
    • 54.8k views

  11. Statement by the United Methodist Church 1 2 3 4 16

    By gpurlee,
    • 229 replies
    • 40k views

  12. What does one need to do to avoid being proselytized to at district-level events? 1 2 3 4 8

    By AwakeEnergyScouter,
    • 114 replies
    • 13.2k views

  13. OA 2022 Impact (or annual) Report

    By mrjohns2,
    • 0 replies
    • 565 views

  14. Opposition to the Quivira Council $120 Program Fee 1 2 3 4

    By RememberSchiff,
    • 45 replies
    • 7k views

  15. Cost per Scout for SE Salary and Benefits 1 2 3

    By 1980Scouter,
    • 30 replies
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  • LATEST POSTS

    • yknot
      End of 2024 membership numbers

      By yknot · Posted

      That's why the March/April figures have always been more accurate. There's a certain percentage of baked in bloat year to year. This year is going to be a little harder to figure out because I think with the change to rolling self renewals vs. prorated renewals, they will continue to remain on the books for, depending on what you've read and where, anywhere from 60 to 180 days. I'm thinking March/April, though, will be a truer picture. 
    • Mrjeff
      Another lost camp

      By Mrjeff · Posted

      We recently lost a very old and loved camp in South Georgia, too.  I feel like the rest of you, if the council camps closed they could build a couple more national sites then everyone could just go to a nationally owned and outlandishly expensive camps
    • Mrjeff
      Freedom of Information Act

      By Mrjeff · Posted

      I sure wish it did because I would submit a FOYA request to see the data used to restructure the whole organization from American Indian Activities to allowing young ladies to become Boy Scouts to all of this DEI boulderdash.
    • scoutldr
      Scout dies in boating accident, Lake Manning, Camp Bell (Gilmanton, NH)

      By scoutldr · Posted

      I don't see where the boat operator must be a "trained lifeguard"....
    • RememberSchiff
      Scout dies in boating accident, Lake Manning, Camp Bell (Gilmanton, NH)

      By RememberSchiff · Posted

      Update 2/4/25: The parents of Scout Keoni Hubbard are accusing Scouting America of violating its duty of keeping children in its care safe. In a lawsuit, they are "alleging  that Scouting America violated many of its own safety rules, including having a qualified boating operator who is over 21, that the boat operator be a trained lifeguard and that there should be a second person on that boat serving as a lookout for the children in the water. " Sources: https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/02/04/boy-scout-killed-2023-new-hampshire-boating-accident-lawsuit/ https://www.wmur.com/article/boy-scout-boating-accident-lawsuit-2425/63667843  
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