EagleScout02

The hardest Adult position to fill is a PARENT. You can fill all the positions in scouting with adults but if you have an absent parent or parents then you will have a hard time with the youth involved. Its common knowledge that the more active a parent(s) role with the activities their children are in the more successful the child will be in the program. To many times I've seen youths in the program not do well because their parents were not involved. Most youths react to what they see that their parents take time to be involved with. I can go on and on about this but my view is that the Parent is the hardest and most important position to fill in a youths life.

To also touch on this. I was chapter chief for my chapter when I was 15 and a few months after ordeal. My first ever chapter meeting after ordeal I was asked to be Chapter 2nd Vice Chief because they didn't have one and asked for the next year would I want to run for Chapter Chief. I jumped right on that and served two years as Chapter Chief than stepped down for others to have a chance and filled in as 1st Vice to help the new Chief. So, if this example helps you tell your son if he is willing to take on the task to go for it. During my first year I was so motivated and go other youths motivated we were award most improved chapter in our lodge. So, if their is a will their is a way.

What you said is true. Remington's older firearms were know to have to occur. However, most of the time it wasn't because of the firearm it was because of the person holding the firearm didn't do it correctly. The reason that they did the update of the trigger was to dummy proof the guns. You look at most handguns now days and the use what is called the butterfly trigger. This type of trigger has to be correctly pressed for the firearm to fire. Remington has corrected the "problem" and made their firearms more dummy proof. I have a Remington 700 and I've never had a problem with it what so ever. But like with any firearm everyone has their opinion on what is good and bad. Just remember the best safety in a firearm is your finger.

I am not trying to steal a thread or anything. I just stated my opinion, which is the point of forums. I am in no way saying anything wrong in this situation. I am amazed by his accomplishments. Hints the reason I sad Wow. 17 palms is a lot. I am allowed to have my opinion. I was just stating a fact that at least of my friends who I'm still very close to 6 or us were blessed to be able to finish. Also, I never said I feel elite to anyone. You were reading too much into what I posted. All I was saying is that it just makes me think. I started in Boy Scouts when I was around 12 and because of family moving and time, I only made Basic Scout and then didn't get back involved until I was 16. So, I know if you are determine you can finish within 2 years. Just because I stated what I did does not mean I am not humble. However, I just feel that if I was younger I wouldn't of fully understood what being an Eagle meant. That is all. To each person their Eagle awards means something different. So, yes for someone to feel that their eagle is better than someone else is not a wrong feeling. That is just how the world works. For someone to feel better about what they have done they might feel that way. I never said that nor do I feel that way. You are the one who said that. The way Eagle is earned and what the scout had to overcome can either make it a better sweet end or can be a great beginning. I wish I could be like that young man but I wasn't because of the issues I stated before. I am entitled to feel how I feel and I know I am not the only one who feels this way. I am glad he stayed in scouting and continued to be active. I am still involved with scouts so you know. Even 10 years after getting Eagle. I am just surprise you could read more into what I said. I like many other young men earned the award for different reasons. I am proud of that young man and wish him the best in his future. More than anything I was just amazed by the fact that someone could earn that many palms. I have no Palm envy nor jealous of his accomplishment. I am proud to be apart of a brotherhood with that young man. Getting a Palm does not mean anything more than you stated involved after getting Eagle. Do I wish I could of been awarded the Palms but I couldn't because I aged out. Many Scouts do that. I am just going to end this as saying congratulations and I wish him the best of luck in his future.

Sorry I notice after my post. I meant to say that anything that the Cubs do would be fine. No one should be upset with them just trying to do the right thing. Also, it is true hold up the flag is supper hard in windy situations.

All I have to say is "Wow." I remember finishing my Eagle the day before I was 18. I just feel that boys shouldn't be earning their eagle at 13 or 14 years old. I just feel earning it that young doesn't instill in them what the purpose of that accomplishment is. This has been a great debate for many years. In my small group of friends, 6 out of the 8 are eagle scouts. We all were in scouting and we all finish around are 18th birthdays. I took on a project that took me over a year from planning to finishing. I feel if I finished younger I wouldn't have fulling appreciated the honor I received. If I would of been Eagle at his age I would of earned that many Palms. I personally earn over 100 merit badges. Sorry about my opinion but not sure how others feel about this. Its great to see this in the news just makes me think.

From someone who was in JROTC and in the Navy on the Honor Guard for both. The American Flag is always kept straight as others have stated. The reason for tilting of the other colors you would be using (Troop, State or other organization flag)is so the flag bearer can render a salute. I know when I was doing ceremonies I would always you the flag belt holders. They are great and allow you to not bear all the weigh of the flag in your hands. However, in any case if you are dealing with Cub Scouts or even younger Scouts nothing you would do would be fine. The BSA is not a military organization so if you want to do a ceremony one way you can. As long as you respect the US flag. If you have the flag bearers tilt their flags you should have the US Flag higher than the others. For the information side all you are really going to find like stated by others is military handbooks on drill and ceremonies. Good luck and hope this helps. Its always a good thing of getting the Cubs expose to doing ceremonies because it will allow them to be more comfortable in front of large crowds which can help them in the long run. Always remember to fight the good fight.

Yeah, I thought it was wierd. But I passed the first interviews an I now have to do this test. I was just looking to see if anyone had any ideas about it. I'm not to worried about it. I've taken several throughout my life for school and jobs.

Just wanted to find out if anyone had any incite on the personality test that is given during your interview process as a DE? I have been trying to find some information on it and have been unable to do so. Any information would be great.