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There is certainly more hostility and rudeness everywhere today. IMHO, correcting character mistakes by following the Scout Oath and Law is part of the game's purpose as is having the Courtesy to express our thoughts civilly and listen to other viewpoints. Maybe uniformed Scouts should, once again, be at all voting locations this November? My $0.01 for rambling,

Just to clarify my thoughts on BSA membership policy. I disagree with it (among other things) and I will speak out - in a scoutlike way to bring about IMHO positive change for kids. In moving forward, I believe we can reach workable compromises if we can agree it is for the kids. That said, we have seen repeatedly where membership policy has changed before there was the necessary prerequisite education, facilities, and resources in place. Be prepared. ~RS

As many local Councils have in the past ten years, National needs to re-evaluate the financial viability of their assets and program delivery solutions. Let questions be asked: Rebuild local camps? Can we afford Summit or will annual membership fees continue to rise to cover mortgage payments? Do we need a permanent, large Jamboree site? Have any Jamborees held there been self-sustaining financially? ... Another $0.02,

3/19/2024 excerpt from WOSM: Scouting for equality: Empowering voices against gender-based violence at UN Women’s Summit

From the Scouts of America, our well wishes to Scouter Kate for a speedy recovery. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68641441

Planning For The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve Jack Furst 1:55 "...its our hope and dream that will serve somewhere between fifty and a hundred thousand kids a summer.." Jack Furst 6:23 "... the model that we want to us for this project is a corporate for-profit model that is a capital investment that will serve us well for the next 100 years. It is going to pay huge dividends we are going to be able to serve kids on this property for the next 100 tears, They're going to come here once every 4 years for a Jamboree. They're going to come here every year for a summer camp. They're going to come here every year for a high adventure experience. We're going to have ... ...we are only limited by our creativity and our own ingenuity. The key to this project is from an operating perspective, once the capital investment has been made, is it will sustain itself economically in perpetuity. We are on the eve of our 100th anniversary. It is time for this generation of scouts to invest in our future... ...we are going to be able to serve more kids on this site than any other property that we have in the system. This site's utilization will be off the charts with a jamboree, a summer camp, a high adventure, and a leadership center, and much much more..." Jack Furst is presently a member of the National Executive Committee.

In my experience, additional adult training (Wilderness First Aid, Suicide Prevention, Autism) is often more effectively taught by volunteers at the Council Level by drawing in local expertise. Agree delivery should include virtual and streaming delivery. My $0.02,

Local option ...step by step.

3/18/2024: https://coronadotimes.com/news/2024/03/18/coronado-girl-scouts-celebrate-rosie-the-riveter-at-eponymous-rose-garden/ 3/22/2022: "Coronado Girl Scouts gathered near the Spreckels Center “Rosie the Riveter Roses” on Monday to honor “National Rosie the Riveter Day,” designed to raise awareness about the 16 million women who worked during World War II. Source includes a good interview of a "Rosie", 98 year old Betty Ridenour https://coronadotimes.com/news/2022/03/22/coronado-girl-scouts-celebrate-national-rosie-the-riveter-day-with-a-real-rosie-video/

Quick reacting women cyclists fought cougar and pinned it down with bike to rescue their friend. SCOUT SALUTE! Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/women-pinned-cougar-hand-hand-combat-friend-trapped-jaws-rcna143806

"Raluca Popa, serving as the Peace Education Team lead for the European Scout Region, brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. Her journey started in Romania with a simple curiosity that blossomed into a profound understanding of the Movement's broader impact through her active participation in jamborees and various projects. However, he onset of the full-scale war in Ukraine ignited her interest in human rights. Stepping into action, she coordinated first responders at the Romania-Ukraine border, showcasing her dedication to humanitarian efforts. This pivotal moment propelled her into the role of Programme Officer for the initiative in collaboration with UNICEF, known as UAct: Scouts in Response for Ukraine. Through this partnership, Raluca and the team actively engaged in empowering Scouts to develop essential competencies and foster approaches aimed at promoting social cohesion and inclusion amidst challenging circumstances. Her commitment to fostering peace and unity stands as a testament to the transformative power of scouting on both a local and international scale. … Through scouting, we shape future adults who are exposed to many realities and educational contexts. This equips them with critical thinking, dialogue skills, openness to learn more about the world, and to lead with empathy, no matter what their role will be in the future: a team leader, a mayor, a CEO, or a nice fellow in the neighbourhood. This is the power of Scouting; we are raising generations of future leaders for our society who lead with empathy and commitment. " More of her interview: https://www.scout.org/news/we-find-out-how-many-things-unite-us-and-how-similar

Life Scout organizes a dog wash and raises around $1000 for her Eagle Scout Project. https://www.1450wlaf.com/2024/03/18/bsa-troop-435s-dog-wash-a-doggone-success/

Northern Star Council is offering this in-person conference, unsure about councils. https://ablescouts.org/2024/03/11/planning-for-neurodiverse-scouting-mini-conference/

Upcoming Jana Marie Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) virtual courses. Register: https://janamariefoundation.org/bsa-qpr/

Found this Webinar BSA Renewal System Overview. Q&A starts at 33:00

Brought back some camp memories... "WHYY’s (PBS) arts and culture reporter Peter Crimmins first became interested in radio in the fourth grade, when he smuggled a contraband crystal-diode radio into the Boy Scout summer camp. Subsequent radio projects were more successful." https://whyy.org/person/peter-crimmins/page/175/

@Bzzy welcome to scouter.com I cross-linked your post in a more active topic.

Note, Newcomer @Bzzyposted this in another topic:

Seems to be discontinued in our Scout Shop. Found something similar (canvas, not felt) in Australian Scout Shop - Scout Canvas Drovers Hat. https://scoutshop.com.au/products/scout-canvas-drovers-hat https://barmahhats.com/product/1057-canvas-drover/

I'm not an expert but have read about FCC Low Power FM station licenses. Maybe? https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/lpfm https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/low-power-fm-lpfm-radio Many resource links here https://www.dummies.com/article/technology/digital-audio-radio/general-digital-audio-radio/low-power-fm-for-dummies-300527/ Enabling FM radio on cellphones? https://www.lifewire.com/use-fm-radio-on-smartphone-4176272

Back to @scoutldr point, is parent authorization obtained during this my.scouting transfer? (I'm old)

Cinnaminson, NJ: Another example - scouts portraying victims in a mass casualty drill During the (mass casualty) drill, which was designed to simulate a high-intensity emergency situation on NJ TRANSIT’s River LINE, the Boy Scouts pretended to be the victims of the staged transportation accident. The exercise aimed to test the response capabilities of local emergency services, including first responders, transit police, and medical personnel. The drill scenario involved a mock collision between a car and a train, requiring a coordinated response from multiple agencies. Troop 13's involvement provided a unique learning opportunity for the scouts, immersing them in the intricacies of emergency response protocols and the importance of preparedness in the face of unforeseen events. The Scouts, who even put on makeup to simulate injuries, were tasked with acting out various roles, ranging from the injured to the critically wounded. This setup provided a realistic challenge for the emergency responders, testing their ability to triage and manage a large amount of victims efficiently. Sources: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/bordentown/sections/giving-back/articles/bordentown-boy-scouts-learn-response-skills-in-river-line-drill https://www.tapinto.net/towns/bordentown/sections/burlington-county-news/articles/nj-transit-to-perform-emergency-training-on-river-line

CHICAGO, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This March, in celebration of International Women's Day and Girl Scouts' 112th birthday, United is encouraging MileagePlus® members to donate miles to Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to help fund life-changing experiences for Girl Scouts through travel. United will match the first one million miles raised for GSUSA through Miles on a MissionSM, United's leading fundraising and crowdsourcing program, giving MileagePlus members a chance to use their miles for good. Travel is an essential part of many Girl Scouts' journeys as they are encouraged to explore, make global connections and cultivate skills they can use for the rest of their lives. More than 59,000 Girl Scouts traveled either domestically or internationally in 2023, with many troops funding their own adventures with money earned through the Girl Scout Cookie Program®. "We are honored to be the featured partner for United's Miles on a Mission program this month," said Wendy Lou, Chief Revenue Officer and Head of Membership, GSUSA. "As we come to a close on our 2024 cookie season and many are figuring out creative ways to use their cookie proceeds, including travel, we hope this program can help them take their travel dreams even farther." More at source: https://united.mediaroom.com/2024-03-11-United-Raises-Miles-for-Girls-Scouts-of-the-USA-to-Help-Inspire-the-Next-Generation-of-Leaders

03.12.2024 U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Story by Sandra Wilson Participation in girl troops has increased on Benelux installations. Girls attend the weekly meetings and campouts, just as the boy troops, where they find camaraderie and build upon skills and leadership. Additionally, the standards and merit badges that the girls achieve mirror those of the boy troops. “Before we didn’t have the numbers to have our own girl troop so the youth that were involved had to meet with an online troop,” said Chris Stewart, scoutmaster of Troop 100 G in Brunssum. “I came in a year and a half ago with absolutely no skills for camping or scouting,” said Kirstin Heist, scoutmaster of Troop 325 G at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Belgium. “I am learning with the scouts.” .... Upcoming trips include camping on Omaha Beach in Normandy in April and taking a trip to Kenya in December. Campouts happen regularly throughout the year. Additionally, all the troops welcome an international mix of scouts and often partner with local national scouting groups to use their facilities or build skills together. The benefit of living overseas not only offers scouts an international experience but also the chance to visit sites of historical significance. Seeing first-hand the memorial sites and the battle grounds of wars fought creates a more tangible learning environment for the scouts to bolster appreciation and respect. Scout salute, Great article with photos https://www.dvidshub.net/news/465947/scouts-bsa-expand-girl-troops-engage-skill-building

Prattville, AL: The participants from BSA Troop 25 participated in a practice drill with the Prattville Fire Department (PFD) and Autauga County Emergency 911 Communication Center. ... Members of the PFD Sergeant Zach Gibbons and Captain Kyle Brock began by discussing the Incident command structure for handling an emergency situation. Additional members of PFD assisted with individual instructions for the Scouts on how to shut off service to home water and electrical, as well as how to safely mark them in a disaster situation and inform responders upon arrival. “This event is very important to help encourage youth to understand how the community operates together to respond to emergencies when they happen. The knowledge these scouts have learned here today will hopefully translate not only into a better prepared citizen, but also one that will step in to fulfill one of these responder roles in the future,” Gillespie said. Members of the 911 center, Emily Herring and Caleb McGowin, were on hand to explain to the Scouts what the purpose and role 911 plays during an emergency and how the process initiates, with a call to the center from an impacted member of the community, to how it is dispatched to all the emergency services needed. Once the Scouts were given the introductory information within both areas, a simulated emergency was initiated involving a tornado. The scouts were involved in receiving the call at the 911 center which started the exercise drill. Once the 911 process was completed the scouts then moved to the training aids at the rear of the fire station and executed the proper shutoff and shutdown procedures as needed. I like how this merit badge class was put together not only content and actual facilities but also use of the Adult Association method. https://elmoreautauganews.com/2024/03/11/boy-scout-troop-25-takes-emergency-preparedness-to-the-next-level/