evmori

We have a requirement that a parent can do no more than 2 merit badges unless your son and another boy do the merit badge at the same time. This is in direct conflict with BSA policy. Also, someone mentioned the EBOR should have a problem with all merit badges being signed off by the parent(s) and should ask technical questions. Remember, this is not the place to re-test the scout or check what they learned. Retesting is not permitted. And the EBOR will have no idea who signed off on the merit badges unless they request this information from the council.

Here are the CM's responsibilities. Responsibilities: The Cubmaster's responsibilities are to * Conduct a pack program according to the policies of the BSA. * Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and position-specific Basic Leader Training. Attend monthly roundtables. * Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack. This includes leading the monthly pack meeting, with the help of other leaders. * Help the pack committee with a year-round recruitment plan for recruiting boys into Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouting, and Webelos Scouting. * Know about and use the appropriate and available literature, including Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, and the Webelos Leader Guide. * See that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts positively reflect the interests and objectives of the chartered organization and the BSA. * Work with the pack committee on (1) program ideas, (2) selecting and recruiting adult leaders, and (3) establishing a budget plan. * Guide and support den leaders. See that they receive the required training for their positions. * Help organize Webelos dens and encourage graduation into a Boy Scout troop. * Help establish and maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troops. * Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians. Seek their support and include them in activities. Involve male relatives such as uncles and grandfathers so that Cub Scouts will have additional male role models. * See that Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts receive a quality, year-round program filled with fun and activities that qualify the dens and pack for the National Summertime Pack Award. * Guide Cub Scouts in goodwill and conservation projects. * See that the responsibilities specified for the assistant Cubmaster are carried out. * Help the pack committee chair conduct the annual pack program planning conference and the monthly pack leaders' meetings. * Work as a team with the pack committee chair to cultivate, educate, and motivate all pack leaders and parents or guardians in Cub Scouting. * Take part in the charter review meeting and annual charter presentation ceremony. * Request den chiefs for all dens and, after selection, see that they are trained. Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings. * Conduct an impressive graduation ceremony for Tiger Cubs. * Meet with the unit commissioner, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster to establish plans for the Webelos Scouts' transition to Boy Scouting. * Help plan and conduct impressive Webelos graduation ceremonies involving parents and guardians, the Scoutmaster, the Webelos den chief, the Webelos den leader, and the troop junior leaders. * Conduct impressive Arrow of Light Award ceremonies. * Encourage high advancement standards for all Cub Scouts. * Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and Boy Scout troops. * Support the policies of the BSA. Here are the CC's responsibilities. Responsibilities: The pack committee chair's job is to * Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative, keeping this key person informed of the needs of the pack that must be brought to the attention of the organization or the district. * Report to the chartered organization to cultivate harmonious relations. * Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to Cub Scouting and the chartered organization. * Supervise pack committee operation by 1. Calling and presiding at pack leaders' meetings. 2. Assigning duties to committee members. 3. Planning for pack charter review, roundup, and reregistration. 4. Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer. * Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings. * Complete pack committee Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training for the position. * Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, assistant Cubmasters, Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, and Webelos den leaders, as needed. * Recognize the need for more dens, and see that new dens are formed as needed. * Work with the chartered organization representative to provide adequate and safe facilities for pack meetings. * Cooperate with the Cubmaster on council-approved money-earning projects so the pack can earn money for materials and equipment. * Manage finances through adequate financial records. * Maintain adequate pack records and take care of pack property. * If the Cubmaster is unable to serve, assume active direction of the pack until a successor is recruited and registered. * Appoint a committee member or other registered adult to be responsible for Youth Protection training. * Provide a training program for adult family members. * Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships, sharing with the troop committee the need for graduations into the troop. * Work closely with the unit commissioner and other pack and troop leaders in bringing about a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the troop. * Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and Boy Scout troops. * Support the policies of the BSA. Seems to me it is the CC's call.

It is understandable to sign off as unit leader, but to sign off as counciler and unit leader. Too much I agree but this is not prohibited by the BSA.

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Interesting. Did the Scout sleep in on this last camping trip? Hopefully the consequences of his actions will be a learning tool. The upside is this is ONLY middle school and a good place to make these type of mistakes.

There is nothing in any BSA rules or regs that prohibit a parent from signing off requirements and MB's the way you have described. That said, I don't feel a parent should be doing this. Sorta defeats the adult association aspect.

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Yeah it's only a belt loop. But is there really a need for it?

I agree school before Scouting but I don't see the problem here. Assignment was given Friday with a due date of Tuesday. Was the assignment yours or the Scouts? Did the Scout understand the consequences of not completing the assignment on time?

Ya gotta love it when people come up with this stuff!

I'm in the no extra food group. At our pre-summer camp parents meeting we asked the parents not to send any extra food with their sons. We explained they will receive three meals per day as part of their camp fee. We also told them there is a store where the boys can buy snacks providing they eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. If they didn't no snacks.

I'm with Schiff. I'd vote no. In my opinion, this is a lack of character.(This message has been edited by evmori)

If a parent wants to dangle that carrot for their son, that is up to them. Personally, I never did that with my kids & I don't feel it teaches the proper lesson.

When I signed on as Scoutmaster, I knew it was my responsibility to be there. If I had a schedule conflict, I tried to clear it. If I couldn't, my ASM's would take over. I missed very little and loved every minute. Leaders who don't show up because they don't want to should be dropped from the charter.

Not very Scout-like? Sleeping in and letting the rest of your patrol or troop down is Scout-like?

I don't think you violated any G2SS rule acco. I've done that in the past myself. I prefer the boys dropping the tent on the Rip Van Winkles.

Slam dunk by Eamonn. If we are helping to prepare these young men for the future they need to learn their actions have consequences.

Gotta remember the BSA and LDS are thick as thieves. This could be the reason the BSA didn't do anything when they should have. Maybe it's time the BSA take a closer look at this relationship.

What's needed here is a good whooping and pie.

Are you connecting this to little bottles or a tank? They have different fittings.

That was the point of my copy & paste sherm. Just because you don't get along with others or because your parents don't get along with others doesn't mean you can be a Lone Scout.

The Lone Scouts of America was organized in 1915 by William D. Boyce, who also helped organize the Boy Scouts of America in 1910. Becoming a Lone Scout * Lone Scouts include: o Children of American citizens who live abroad o Exchange students away from the United States for a year or more o Boys with disabilities that might prevent them from attending regular meetings of packs or troops o Boys in rural communities who live far from a Scouting unit o Boys who alternate living arrangements with parents who live in different communities * Lone Scouts are registered through a BSA local council. Sons of American citizens who live outside the United States register through the Far East Council, the Transatlantic Council, or Direct Service. o Lone Cub Scouts is for boys who are at least in the first grade or who are 7 through 10 years of age. o Lone Boy Scouts is for boys who are 11 through 17 years of age or have completed the fifth grade or have earned the Arrow of Light Award. * Boys are encouraged to wear the Cub Scout and Boy Scout uniform. The Lone Scout uniform includes: o Lone Scout emblem, No. 00352A, worn below the council shoulder patch on the left sleeve o Neckerchief, No. 00703A * A Lone Scout may interact with boys from local Scouting units by participating in: o Local district and council activities o Camporees o Scouting shows o Service projects o Cub Scout day camp o Cub Scout or Boy Scout resident camp o Special meetings of a pack or troop Lone Scout Counselors * Every boy registering as a Lone Scout must have an adult, 21 years or older, who meets membership requirements and agrees to serve as the boys Lone Scout friend and counselor. The counselor must be approved by the parent or guardian if the counselor is not the parent or guardian. The counselor can be: o The boys own parent o Guardian o Minister o Teacher o 4-H Club leader o Experienced Scouter who lives nearby * The counselor encourages, instructs, examines, and reviews the Lone Scout on all steps toward Scouting advancement and helps the boy take part in local council activities. * For more information on the role of the Lone Scout friend and counselor, consult the Lone Scout Friend and Counselor Guidebook, No. 14-420.

Now this is funny!

Congrats to Justin. John, yes I have pointed out many times that a SM Conference is not a pass/fail requirement. In this case the SM refused to give the Scout a SM Conference. Big difference.(This message has been edited by evmori)

Well that sure makes it OK for me then, NOT. I'm sorry your moral code accepts things like this as long as 'everybody' else does it. That's a stupid rationalization. I'm rationalizing nothing, just correcting your statement. I'm sure you will find Jews who feel the same way as Christians as well as other non-Christian faiths. I sure there are Atheists who feel this way, too.