Wanted to see what the general population thought of the question asked before I devulged the fact that I am a commissioner, UC and RoundTable. I am an experienced scouter and was quite sure of the response(s) the question would bring. Like many who wear multiple hats I decided that I did in fact have time left that I could devote somewhere else in the BSA program. I knew most important I wanted to help my sons troop. The troop is new. I helped in getting the troop started and organized. Recently I registered as troop committe member and sat on multiple troop BOR's. Few months after submitting app I heard through the grapevine that my application was not accepted by the committee chair. I was told that the CC decision was/is not understood by the few others involved in the committee. The CC has a history of 'having problems/issues with parents. I find it odd, and actually somewhat humiliating, that I am qualified on council level but not in the troop? How much control do you think should a CC have and where/when should the line be drawn? I was den leader for 3+ years and had all scouts earn arrow of light & cross into troops. Over the years I have atteneded all nescessary beginning training, and have completed Woodbadge, PowderHorn, PowderHorn Directors Course, BSA National Camp School. I am educated in the scout program and know that the unit can benefit from my involvement. Even as a commissioner I am continuouly learning, especially in unusual circumstances such as this. Any one want to offer input now to a parent who wants to be involved in sons scout program, who also happens to be a trained, registered scouter/commissioner?
