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We could start by screening out certain influences that the BSA should not give a platform too. Are these appropriate comments to give to 40,000 BSA youth? “Boy, you have a lot of people here. The press will say it’s about 200 people. It looks like about 45,000 people. You set a record today. You set a record.” “I said, ‘Who the hell wants to speak about politics when I’m in front of the Boy Scouts?’ Right?” “Today, I said we ought to change it from the word ‘swamp’ to the word ‘cesspool’ or, perhaps, to the word ‘sewer.’” “Many of my top advisers in the White House were Scouts. Ten members of my Cabinet were Scouts. Can you believe that? Ten.” “Some of you here tonight might even have camped out in this yard when Mike was the governor of Indiana, but the scouting was very, very important.” “We’re doing a lot with energy.” “He better get them. Oh, he better – otherwise, I’ll say, ‘Tom, you’re fired.’ I’ll get somebody.” “As the Scout Law says: ‘A Scout is trustworthy, loyal’ – we could use some more loyalty, I will tell you that.” “I’m waving to people back there so small I can’t even see them. Man, this is a lot of people.” “By the way, what do you think the chances are that this incredible, massive crowd, record-setting is going to be shown on television tonight? One percent or zero?” “By the way, just a question, did President Obama ever come to a jamboree?” “I’ll tell you a story that’s very interesting for me when I was young. There was a man named William Levitt – Levittowns, you have some here, you have some in different states.” “Oh, you’re Boy Scouts, but you know life. You know life. So – look at you.” “He so badly wanted it, he got bored with this life of yachts and sailing and all of the things he did in the south of France and other places.” “And in the end he failed, and he failed badly. Lost all of his money.” “I saw him at a cocktail party, and it was very sad because the hottest people in New York were at this party.” “You have to know whether or not you continue to have the momentum, and if you don’t have it, that’s OK. Because you’re going to go on and you’re going to learn and you’re going to do things that are great.” “I have to tell you our economy is doing great.” “Do we remember that date? Was that a beautiful date? What a date.” “But do you remember that incredible night with the maps and the Republicans are red and the Democrats are blue, and that map was so red, it was unbelievable, and they didn’t know what to say?” “And you know we have a tremendous disadvantage in the Electoral College – popular vote is much easier.” “I went to Maine four times because it’s one vote, and we won. But we won – one vote. I went there because I kept hearing we’re at 269.” “But then Wisconsin came in. Many, many years – Michigan came in.” “Wisconsin hadn’t been won in many, many years by a Republican. But we go to Wisconsin, and we had tremendous crowds. And I’d leave these massive crowds. I’d say, ‘Why are we going to lose this state?’” “So I have to tell you what we did, in all fairness, is an unbelievable tribute to you and all of the other millions and millions of people that came out and voted for Make America Great Again.” “And by the way, under the Trump administration, you’ll be saying ‘Merry Christmas’ again when you go shopping. Believe me. ‘Merry Christmas.’” “They’ve been downplaying that little, beautiful phrase. You’re going to be saying ‘Merry Christmas’ again, folks.” “I promise you that you will live scouting’s adventure every single day of your life, and you will win, win, win and help people in doing so.” “I’ve known so many great people.” -
Furthermore (from the Wagstaff law firm https://www.wagstafflawfirm.com/boy-scouts-of-america-bsa-settlement-trust) . . . At their website there is the ability to ask their Senior Counsel about the case. I'd recommend you do that. I wouldn't be surprised if some outside firm is trying to scam by asking for $1,000. Due to an overwhelming number of claims for sexual assault damages against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the organization has recently filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. As a part of the bankruptcy proceedings, a Scouting Settlement Trust was established, offering a pathway for survivors to file claims and receive financial compensation for the harm they suffered. KEY FEATURES OF THE SETTLEMENT TRUST The goal of the Settlement Trust is to fairly and efficiently provide financial compensation to survivors, though the process will take significant time due to the sheer volume of claims and the complex nature of each case. The assets from BSA, its local councils, and other contributing entities, such as insurers, were pooled to create a compensation fund. The fund continues to increase as assets become available. Many survivors chose to file their claim as an “Expedited Claim” and receive a flat fee, likely a lower amount than Survivors who filed a “Direct Abuse Claim.” Survivors who filed Direct Abuse Claims prior to August 26, 2024 are eligible to have their claim processed and evaluated through the Trust. HOW THE TRUST VALUES CASES The Trust is responsible for determining the value of each survivor's claim. A “Claims Matrix” has been created by the Trust which establishes six tiers of abuse types and provides the potential value range for claims in each category. Each case is evaluated individually according to the Matrix, taking into consideration various factors specific to each claim. This ensures fairness, consistency, and efficiency. Factors That Influence Case Valuation: Severity of the Abuse: The Trust assesses the nature and severity of the abuse suffered by each survivor using the tiers established in the Claims Matrix. This includes looking at the type of abuse, number of times the claimant was abused, and duration of abuse. Impact on the Survivor: In addition to the severity, the long-term physical, emotional, and psychological impact on the survivor is considered. This can be evidenced by medical records, psychological evaluations, and other documentation. Connection to the BSA: The Trust also evaluates the direct connection between the abuse and the Boy Scouts organization or its affiliates (local councils or chartered organizations). Evidence of connection to Scouting can include names listed on membership rosters (many of these rosters are contained in a Document Repository and can be searched), photographs, or other memorabilia from Scouting. The Trust uses a scoring system or tier-based structure to assign values to cases. Survivors with more severe and long-term impacts are entitled to higher compensation than those with less severe claims. ISSUANCE OF SETTLEMENT PAYMENTS Once a claim has been evaluated and valued, the Settlement Trust will begin the process of distributing payments to survivors. However, there are important considerations survivors should be aware of in terms of payment timelines and processes. Phased Payment Structure: Initial Payment: Most survivors will receive an initial partial payment, which represents a portion of their total award. This is common in large settlement trusts where funds must be distributed across many claimants. Holdback Amount: The remaining portion of the settlement will be held back until the Trust finalizes all claims and ensures that there is enough funding to cover all eligible survivors. Full Payment: Once the Trust has a clear picture of the total number of eligible claims and available funds, the remainder of the settlement will be paid out. Estimated Timeline One of the most common questions survivors ask is, “When will I receive my settlement?” Unfortunately, due to the complex nature of each claim and the volume of claims (tens of thousands), the Trust cannot provide an estimated timeline for issuing initial payments of valid Direct Abuse Claims. Your legal team will be in touch with you as soon as any information is provided by the Trust about your claim. While the process of claim evaluation and payment distribution will take time, the Trust's framework is designed to fairly assess each case and ensure survivors receive the compensation they deserve.
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From the Scouting Settlement Trust (https://www.scoutingsettlementtrust.com/s/article/7-34-How-Much-Time-Do-I-Have-to-Submit-a-Reconsideration-Request) To request reconsideration, you must do two things within 30 days of receipt of your Allowed Abuse Claim Notice (the “Reconsideration Deadline Date”). First, you must upload your Reconsideration Request Form to your Portal account. Second, you must pay your $1,000 reconsideration fee to the Trust (unless a fee waiver (discussed further below) has been granted by the Trustee). Again, both must occur by the Reconsideration Deadline Date. Completing and submitting the Reconsideration Request Form You must complete all fields within the Reconsideration Request Form and upload it to the Documents tab in your Portal account using the Document Type titled, “Reconsideration Request”. The Reconsideration Request Form is available on the Trust's website under “News and Key Documents/Trust Forms” or through this link. Once the Reconsideration Request Form has been uploaded successfully, you must email info@scoutingsettlementtrust.com to inform the Trust that you are filing a Reconsideration Request prior to the day of your Reconsideration Deadline Date. Please title the subject line of the email “Reconsideration Request SST-XXXXXX" and include your claim’s SST number. Do not attach your Reconsideration Request Form to the email; as stated above, the Reconsideration Request Form must be uploaded to your portal account. Submitting the $1K Reconsideration Fee or have obtained a waiver of the Reconsideration Fee Payments must be made in accordance with the Reconsideration Payment Instructions. Please email info@scoutingsettlementtrust.com to request the payment instructions with the subject line “Request for Reconsideration Payment Instructions SST-XXXXXX" and include your claim’s SST number. Is this legit? I'm no lawyer but it appears to be sketchy from where I am sitting but I'd talk to a lawyer to be sure.
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Thanks Matt. You are right in noting the comparison between now and my era. I was in Germany for three years during the worst of Vietnam, and I heard some really scary stuff from guys rotating in, as well as some truly emotionally destructive attitudes. Then when I went home and went back to college on the GI Bill, I encountered the on campus issues and also traveling in uniform was often a toss up as to what type of reception we might get. I rotate back in December of 68 and entered ASU the fall of 69. Here is a verse I wrote about that time. It shows my confusion, as I honestly had already began to see much of the truth few of us wanted to accept, but also my realization that the problem was beyond me to solve. Safe Diana Ross’ plaintive “Baby, Baby”, vibrates from 1965. Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, Illinois. Late summer cumulus mount over the plains as Vietnam becomes more than a remote question of geographic trivia. Elvis and John still live; so do “Bobby” and “Martin”. I walk though the town streets in fall, shuffling through leaves, watching grey plumed squirrels, marveling at the crispness of air and colors. Desert autumn is dryer, more subtle. Soon Germany is my place, its myriad distractions, mini-skirts in London, streetwalkers in Paris, Swiss Alps and cows, skiing in Garmisch, and ever present beer. But I’ll not be able to forget my true mission. F-105’s roar, Phantoms scream, NATO planes attack daily the bombing range in Siegenburg where Hitler once dropped real ones. Letters arrive from home, news of high school friends injured or killed in the Far East. Here, “Six Day War” evacuees arrive, Czechs flee Russian tanks, and “rotatees” from ‘Nam are posted, tormented by fear, guilt, and hate. 90’s Finished 8-12-04 I went to HS in Twentyine Palms and of course I had many friends whos families were Marines. I lost at least one classmate, and know of others badly damaged both physically and emotionally. Today, some still live that era, but many say that they now understand the protests more, and while not forgiving the over the top nastiness much of the time, aimed at those least responsible, they at least get it a little. And I never was comfortable on campus during marches, as I was still in reserves, though no duty due to time in active duty. I have thought a lot about these things over the years, and I wish I could somehow understand better why so many are so dogmatic and unwilling to see others as simply people. Few of my peers are truly comfortable with that time, and a few are in serious inner struggles now that they have kids and grandkids and see similar stuff. That is why I want to share with the youth, but I also do not want to overstep or cause issues that affect them as people and as Scouting youth. Th blinders are a problem, but I do not know if those that wear them do so because the already recognize the problems and do not want reminders, or if they simply do not want to confronted with so much that is obvious. Well, since I have decided to be the first centenarian in my family, I have some time to work on it. Meanwhile, good Scouting. And may we all find a way to Do Our Best to live the Spirit. -
This post is a serious question that is challenging me, and I suspect may challenge others as well. How do we live the Spirit of Scouting when we live in a very challenging political environment that can easily grate against the basic precepts of Scouting?
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