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We have many of the same rules as others, no pop, soda, soda pop, Coke or however you want to call it. No electronics, unzip the tent zipper completely, etc. We also require that all meals must have a minimum of 3 ingredients and they can't come out of the same package. This encourages the boys to learn how to cook and not just heat something up. They are also required to use a Dutch oven for one of the meals. They have been pretty adventureous in their meal choices and none of them have returned home complaining of not having had enough to eat.

Hi Hal, My plan is to have the password in the hands of myself, the SM & the Advisor. That way he has a couple of backups. Plus, in case of sudden departure we have backups. Whether or not we provide it to the youth is something we will have to discuss. It might not be conveinant this way but then every time we change Webmaster, we won't have to change passwords. This is all in the early thought stages so I'm running alot of things through my head. As far as my location, it's Lincoln, and since the first game is a week away...GO BIG RED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have this on my list of new business for our next committee meeting. I was thinking of asking for a Webmaster advisor to assist the youth elected to the position. Does this sound reasonable?

How about having the appropriate ASPL sign the cards

Eagle Knot OA Lodge flap Committee Chair And all will be replaced in the near future with the Eagle Dad pin.

I'm new to the forum & having just read through this thread, I have a couple of questions. As was stated earlier, BSA is a uniformed organization, therefore aren't those adults who are registered entitled to wear the uniform? Also, are not all positions held by adults, whether or not they are in direct contact with the boys important? If not, try running a committee with only a SM & a couple of ASMs. Not alot gets done. Keep in mind that some members may not be able to work with the boys (i.e. able to go on campouts, teach MBs, etc)but their behind the scenes work allows the program to continue. Without these individuals the Troop would flounder quickly. Some members on a committee can put in alot of hours, are they not just as entitled to wear the uniform as someone who is out in front? After all the uniform is worn to support the boys and the program. As far as knots, temp patches, etc., if you've earned them, you have the right to wear them, as long as you wear them correctly! Remember, the uniform represents Scouting and what it stands for, not a display for patches. To me, this is the real issue, that we as Scouters set an example for the boys by wearing the uniform correctly, with the proper patches in their proper places. If we don't wear it right, then how can we expect the boys to do the same. I also feel that the Centennial Circle should be worn by everyone. The best youth organization for boys has reached a milestone of 100 years and we should celebrate it. Doing so with a patch on our uniform is not excess, egotistical, or bling but rather a sense of pride.