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Gern, I didn't know that! Thanks! I was married at 23 & been married for 27 years to the best woman in the world! Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

The Leadership portion of the boys life requirement can be as little as two hours utilizing a couple of scouts. So it is in addition or in conjunction with the normal 6 hours. So the SM can officially approve a 6 hour service project then request another project with leadership for SMC or BOR. In addition or in conjunction is still adding to the requirements. If the requirement is for the Scout to participate in 6 hours of service projects, requiring leadership in any form is adding to the requirements! This ain't rocket science! Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

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Common law marriage! They can live together! While I don't agree, it's not the same as being legally married. 12 huh! WOW! I don't think I even liked girls when I was 12! Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

So the SM can officially approve a 6 hour service project then request another project with leadership for SMC or BOR. He can request anything he wants but making it a requirement is not allowed. If the SM approves a service project for rank & the Scout completes it and puts in the required time for rank, the Scout has completed the requirement. Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

By not defining where or when the camping must take place leaves it up to the MB counselor what to accept. So the blanket statement Anyone in any troop who interprets this is wrong and are not abiding by the rules of a merit badge counselor but simply fulfilling their own personal needs is incorrect. Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

I would bet we will see a revision to the G2SS before summer camp ends! Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

It sounds like SM Fundamentals or BLT.

The requirement reads Rappel down a rappel route of 30 feet or more. The only questions that should come up are 1) was this a rappel route 2) was the route 30 feet or more I have the same questions MaScout has. Is the SM the MB counselor? If not, he has absolutely no say in anything regarding this MB. Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

BadenP, You are right on the money! There is mis-management in every organization! And most of todays kids have no idea what is going on outside of their computer world. Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

OK LongHaul let's debate! 1st off, this debate does not include Scouts working on their Eagle Project. The service project requirement has the wording "take part in service projects". What does take part in mean to you? Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Beavah, He only got it right if he is approving or denying the project based on the project, not the Scout's role in the project. And frankly, if the project isn't good enough for a service project, it probably isn't good enough for an Eagle project. Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Why do I feel SSM will destroy American society? Same sex couple can't procreate! Sure they can adopt but if same sex couples dominate in numbers, the society will die out! Oh, and I was not supporting SSM laws "I'm happy to hear you don't support SSM." Actually I do, based on this country giving preferential status to married people. I personally don't have a problem with homosexuality so if two men or two women want to marry to get the same benefits a man and a woman do if they marry - fine by me. HOWEVER, I do recognize that some consider homosexuality a perversion and consider SSM equivalent to allowing a pedophile to marry a child. Although I may not agree with that position, I can respect it. So you do or don't? Or does it depend on which side of the argument you want to be on? I'm done! Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

LongHaul, You can approve what you want to as a service project for any rank. Just remember you are approving the project, not what the Scout does in the project. All he is required to do is "take part in". Region 7 Voyageur, Excellent example! Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

SaintCad, I'm happy to hear you don't support SSM. And BTW, I don't resort to insults. You just seemed to have a hard time understanding my argument. Have a nice day! Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

NAMBLA = North American Man Boy Love Association! Sick group!

Unless you know why he is on the list don't condemn him. Use caution and DO NOT spread any stories until the council has ruled on issue. You might never know why he is on the list. And it should make no difference why. The fact (if it is a fact) he is on this list is enough. However, I do agree with nldscout that he shouldn't be condemned. He just shouldn't be around kids. Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Maybe they are happy ads!

Ed, I honestly have no clue what you are talking about. Here's what I think you are saying and correct me if I'm wrong: You believe that proposed SSM laws would repeal current consanguinity marriage laws, in effect allowing anyone over 18 to marry anyone else over 18 - even close relatives. Is that what you believe? Same sex marriage means people of the same sex getting married! A brother & sister aren't the same sex! And the word is consanguinity. If you're gonna toss around $5 words it really helps if you spell them correctly! Are there laws on the books to prevent 2 brothers from marrying each other? Or 2 sisters? Or 2 male cousins? Or do those laws only apply when a brother & sister want to marry? Would SSM laws repeal the consanguinity laws? They could if they are written to do that. And if you think there is nothing wrong with SSM, then you are more clueless than I thought! Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

1st make sure, make very sure your information is accurate. If it is, contact your DE & Council & advise them of the situation. Under no circumstances, allow this person to sign up as a leader! If makes no difference why this guy is on that list! Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

I posted Same sex marriage means almost anyone one can be married, two brothers, two sisters, a mother & grandmother, to male best friends, two female best friend, etc. and receive the same benefits as a traditional married couple. And that's OK? Same sex marriage means the same sex getting married. Brother & sister aren't the same sex! And if the closest is two cousins it could be two male cousins getting married or two female cousins getting married. And that's OK? If you think it is, that is really sad. Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

I also pointed out that SSM laws do not repeal incestuous (consanguity) marriage laws. Providing any state where this might be made legal has such a law. Are there any states? It seems all those where an vote to amend the states constitution have voted to ban SSM! And if Ritalin is the answer, we are in big trouble! Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

I'm with acco on this one! Leave the parents out of this. Like acco posted, set up a SM conference with the Scout ASAP. The Scout only, not his parents. At this conference, tell him what you expect of him as the SPL. Give it to him in writing & have him sign that he is in agreement and give him a copy. Then hold him to it. If he doesn't live up to the agreement he has signed, remove him as SPL. Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

It isn't gay marriage. It is same sex marriage. Same sex marriage means almost anyone one can be married, two brothers, two sisters, a mother & grandmother, to male best friends, two female best friend, etc. and receive the same benefits as a traditional married couple. And that's OK? Having an amendment to the Constitution takes this issue out of the hands of judges who legislate from the bench! Very important! On the state level, not one state has voted against this amendment to their state Constitutions. In fact, it has passed with an average vote of 70% for this amendment! Apparently it is important to a lot of people. Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Thanks awheck. My Troop does patrol cooking. But if they knew the storm was coming, why not let everyone stay in the dining hall till it passed? FScouter is on the money! The G2SS has procedures for this. Ed Mori Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10