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Ok, I'll ask again. So if the PLC decides it is OK for the Patrols to spend 30 minutes each Troop meeting to work on merit badges that's not OK? Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

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I just scoured the entire G2SS (dated 7/2003) and couldn't find where it says paintball & laser tag are prohibited? I did find the part about them being unacceptable but I thought there was verbage that stated they were also prohibited? NJ, What preview button? Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Condescending must be the 13th point of the Scout Law. What's the difference between "where" changes & "why & how" changes? Ed

Bob, Ever see urban Scouting in action? I don't mean from a hamlet in upstate New York either. I mean in a large metropolitan area where there is more crime & drugs than not. You can't deliver the BSA program in this type of environment the same way you would to farm boys on Indiana. Not everything in Scouting is supported by facts, Bob. Sometimes we as leaders must think outside the box in order to have things work. No one said anything about adjusting the methods or aims of Scouting. Just how they are delivered. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Throws right Bats right Writes right Shoots right Votes middle of the road Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

So if the PLC decides it is OK for the Patrols to spend 30 minutes each Troop meeting to work on merit badges that's not OK? Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Bob, Why don't you enlighten those who don't have the manual you listed. Please post page 27. Thanks Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Welcome beaver1onit! Pull up a log and grab a cup of joe! I feel it is up to the Scouts. If they would like to dedicate a part of the Troop meeting to work on a merit badge as a patrol or Troop, that's OK. But to devote entire Troop meeting to merit badges, NO! Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Pittsburgh! Pittsburgh! Not Philly! A Primanti Samich is a Pittsburgh delicacy! Philly has no delicacies! Ed

Excellent points, Bob. But I think Rooster is right on the money. The Scouting program can be delivered in many ways. Thoes ways depend on where se live. I'm sure the Scouting program is delivered different in inner cith New Yok than it is in the farmlands of Iowa. Sure the base program is the same throughout the country. But the delivery of that program can and should vary as needed throughout the country. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Advance, Yup you're right. My bad! Thanks I think Eagle Foot hit the nail on the head! The PLC decides what the Troop does & the committee provides the means. No vote necessary by the committee. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Sounds like a good idea. But a limited & infrequent fundraiser. Does this store carry book that would be beneficial to you unit? This might be better a Troop service project. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Have the SM & and ASM sign the tour permit then you don't need a committee signature!

Wow Dan! Sounds like you need a little more fiber in your diet! So you don't like the way Fat Old Guy says things? You are entitled to your opinion. And Fat Old Guy as well as everyone else is entitled to theirs. And we are all entitled to say it the way we please! So I guess what I am trying to say is get over it, Dan! Fat Old Guy was giving his opinion in his own honest way! Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

If they want to go camping, go camping regardless of whta the committee says! It's the boys program, not the adults. If this one person doesn't like it, too bad. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Cheap shot Dan. Fat Old Guy has a lot to offer this forum. If you don't like his demeanor at least ve civil about it! What you posted was like the pot calling the kettle black! Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Unless it recently changed, an APL (Assistant Patrol Leader) isn't a POR for rank requirements. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Rooster, Give me a call! A samich Iron City it is! Ed

Fat Old Guy, We got a samich here in da Burgh called a Primanti Brothers Samich. It's a cheese steak with fries, cole slaw & tomato all together on Itralian bread. Excellent eatin'. You'd love it! Cheffy would barf! Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Correct me if I'm wrong but a uniform isn't required as part of being a member of the BSA is it? Wonder why? Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

Is this the only sticking point in this Scout's advancement to his next rank? Sounds like there might be more! Fat Old Guy, could you answer this for us? Thanks Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

And there in lies the rub. The alternative requirement cna be whatever the SM decides! I feel this should be eliminated & just go with the POR requirement. BTW, my (yes my) Troop doesn't use the alternate rerquirement, either. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10(This message has been edited by evmori)

Growing boys into responsible adults. I feel Scouting has the opportunity to teach boys responsibility & committment. Like OGE's unit, grace is said before each meal and usually by one of the Scouts. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10

If you are doing something related to Scouting then put the uniform on unless you are asked not to wear it. Example - my, oops!, the council I have membership in holds an annual Eagle dinner. They ask the adults who attend to not wear their uniforms since the night is for the new Eagles. I agree with Fat Old Guy. If an adult is embarased to be seen in uniform, then maybe they shouldn't be in Scouting! Doning the unifrom for Scout functions & activities, we set the example for the Scouts. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10(This message has been edited by evmori)