Love2Camp78

Hello, First, thank you for the many welcomes. It's nice to have this type of resource available! A little more information, we were elected as new Scout Masters (With this troop I have volunteered for a year, and the other Scout Master volunteered for over 7 years. It was clear that we were Scout Masters, and we signed up for all the applicable training (we are even getting RSO trained in December.) I was handed the Scout Master handbook, the other SM was handed the keys to the church where we hold our meetings. We have went through and began inventory, going through files to make sure they are up to date and current, etc. We both have adult volunteer applications and have passed background checks. (I've worked 8 years in finance and was bonded and insured-so no criminal background) (Just a little background info) We are both experienced campers, and have varying levels of scounting experience. Her boys have been in Scouts for years (and she has been active the last 7 years.) She is currently the Chairwoman for Relay for Life in our community. She was also a Assistant Scout Master for years and has also served on the Committee. I have 3 years of volunteering with my sons Cub Scout troop when he was much younger. I was a Girl Scout (not leader but a scout)for 6 years. As an adult I have worked extensively with youth with disabilities, mental, emotional, autism spectrum, etc. I also volunteer in the school and for civil war reenactments/school day presentations. (Over 10 years of active participation.) I've previously served as a Co Chair for Relay for Life in our community, and have a lot of volunteer experience, especially with youth. In my profession, I supervise and coach wide age ranges, from 18 years old and up. We are both confident public speakers. I will freely acknowledge that I don't have a lot of experience with Boy Scouts (as you can tell I was not aware Co Scout Masters could not be.) So to answer a few questions- we were sworn in by means of the committee getting together and doing a vote. The vote was unanimous, in favor of us being Co SM's. One raised a motion, and there was a second to the motion, etc. (Hope this makes sense!) There are several men involved, but they requested to remain as Assistant Scout Masters, as they do not have the time, etc to completely dedicate theirselves to the position, but are kind enough to stay and help with the boys, including camp outs. There are 4 active members of the Committee, which includes the Committee Chair. Another member is the sister of the "CC" and serves as treasurer. The other Co-SM heard tonight that the Committee (the two unrelated committee members) were led to believe that we stepped down, and therefore "swore" in the other SM. At this point I'm really confused....

Hello, I've been lurking these boards for a few months, getting great ideas. I apologize if this is not the right board to post this to, so please let me know. We recently lost our great Scout Master, and the troop needed a new Scout Master. Immediately, another lady and I volunteered to become co-Scout Masters. We were sworn in by the committee 10/04/2010. Since that time both we have come up with activities and projects the boys can work on, including a camp outing this very weekend. Both of us have registered and paid for Scout Master training. I've begun ordering my (rather expensive) uniform. We have gone over summer camp ideas with the boys, and the boys have voted. (This took a lot of time and research on our part.) We also have begun making arrangements for the boys to attend Olustee in February. I have spent countless hours researching troop meeting ideas, and have made arrangements for 5 troop meeting ideas, as well as activities/games. I've also arranged my work schedule around these activities. We want this troop to be boy-lead, with proper supervision and encouragement. Things were going well. Tonight there was a Committee meeting (while I was providing merit badge counciling for the boys) and during this Committee meeting Michelle and I were removed from our duties. This came as a complete surprise, and was quite the inappropriate setting for an announcement. One of the members of the Committee should have come to speak to us privately, and explain their reasoning. I have no clue why I was removed from my duties, and I am very insulted and disappointed. I put a lot of time and effort into this, and was very excited about this opportunity. A new Scout Master, was sworn in. I know the new Scout Master will do a great job, I have no doubt at all. What I am concerned/confused about, is how can a Committee remove a current Scout Master and place a new one in their place? Can that just occur, at the drop of a hat? What about the training I paid for? I'm not certain the behaviour of the committee was in line with the Scouting guide, I've never seen a Scout Master removed without reason, and with no discussion. I understand I am new to this role, but I have put my heart and soul into helping these boys. I'm quite discouraged by this process and this troop. I've decided to write the Scout Executive, but what else should I do? We both stepped up to the plate and while we have had to organize a few things ourselves (the prior SM left so we had to scramble quickly) we very much want this to be boy led. The prior SM left on good terms, but I think was getting tired of the same thing over an over. He had been doing it for quite some time, and was exceptionally good. I'm confused as what to do next.