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Happy Mothers' Day! P.S. I hid the previous post for 24+ hours as it was in the scouter.com content feed on Mothers' Day. IMO, it seemed discourteous to women in Scouting and Scouting in general.

IMO, if there is "no gender" in Scouting, USA then the uniform - shirts and pants style should be the same for all.

He read the instructions (diagrams) that came with the new dishwasher, so no difference other than today's plumbing and electrical connectors are more DIYer friendly. Now for the old clothes dryer repair, yes he looked at videos on RepairClinic. P.S. About "watchful eye"... Something to consider is the source of information, years ago the publisher and editors would make sure the authors were experts. Today, any knucklehead can upload video on any subject.

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Let's keep the thoughtful, scout-like discussion among adults going. Thanks @NJCubScouter , @Sentinel947

Update Apr 18, 2018 Enough money has been raised to start sculpting the granite statue while fundraising to complete the project continues. The monument committee is also optimistic about its chances of landing a pair of grants it has applied for and is continuing to accept online donations at www.scoutingmonument.org. Checks made payable to VFW Mackenzie-Webster Post #709 can be mailed to: Barre Scouting Monument, P.O. Box 321, Barre, Vt. 05641. Reference “scouting monument” in the memo line. Barring any unforeseen complications, sculptor Giuliano Cecchinelli should start work later this month and be finished some time in October. “The timing is perfect,” he said, explaining that the hope is to dedicate the monument when the Green Mountain Council holds its 20th Annual Salute to Veterans Parade in Barre on Saturday, Nov. 3. https://www.timesargus.com/articles/barre-scouting-monument-organizers-meet-their-match/

Nice, we need more uplifting photos and videos of Scouts having fun on this forum.

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National Annual Meeting http://nam.scouting.org/Activities/Events/Sessions.aspx Strategic Initiatives Thursday, 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. After the Business Meeting, join us for a discussion of Strategic Initiatives that will help chart the course for the movement’s future. Discussions will include an update of the Game Plan, Youth Protection efforts, and information on the progress of Family Scouting. There will also be time for questions and answers.

IMO, Mom and Dad, as members. will agree to come along at SM's request in order to meet YP and other safety requirements. At the unit level, many of us are already doing this with our special needs scouts. Another $0.02,

Looking at all the discussion of Family Scouting, adding girls may be just an intermediate step. IMO, National's long game plan is to switch from recruiting individual scouts to their whole families - all in the family would be on the books as members whether they participate or not, similar to the Y. Increased headcount and revenue. My $0.02 P.S. Our leaders may have lost their way but at the unit level, we are doing are best to faithfully delivering the program to the scouts we have.

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As we were told, the BSA National Executive Board voted unaminously to approve last years membership change. Since only a quorum is needed, did LDS members abstain from attending or attend and vote in favor or...?

In July of 2016 on a 110-degree day, 12-year-old Cody Flom was hiking with his mother's boyfriend on the trail when Cody collapsed. He later died at the hospital. "We just finished installing it this morning and we're just dedicating it to Cody Flom," said Matthew Harwood, a boy scout and a friend of Cody's, teamed up with the city of Phoenix to install the warning signs. "We don't want something like that to happen again so this sign is being installed to specifically warn hikers about the dangers. It's not a static sign, it actually changes with the weather to let people know how dangerous it is," Hardwood said. More at source link. Clever use of thermometer in sign design. http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-news/boy-scouts-family-of-cody-flom-put-up-signs-warning-of-heat-dangers

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Just a reminder for those of us whose invitation has yet to arrive ... https://nam.scouting.org/

National Shooting Sport Conference at Summit, Sept 28-30. See link below for more info regarding conference and well as recent updates to shooting program materials. https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/shooting-sports/

Thanks, post hidden and under moderator review. @NJCubScouter , @Sentinel947

I know this is I&P, but urinary aids for the disabled is not funny. I hid those two posts for moderator review. @NJCubScouter , @Sentinel947

Talking fun works better for recruitment but If asked, I will mention my boys and our medical response as they both were bit during scout outings. My wife contracted Lyme on a family vacation. Not fun. Thanks for your kind thoughts.

The white flag is dragged over brush. On the white cloth, the ticks are easier to see and remove for study. A black, furry bog might be a plan B or a faithful companion.

Agree. People may be just reporting more. That said, nearly every family in my unit has a family member who had one of these diseases. Both my sons had the Lyme bullseye and were quickly treated with antibiotics. Their doctor's wife who was also a doctor is a Lyme victim. She is now wheelchair bound. Mrs. Schiff has recurring Bell's Palsy from Lyme. IMO, the problem has been made worse by lost predator habitats - the suburban sprawl. While the predators are away, the mice will multiply. Education and bug sprays may prevent infection but they do not minimize the cause.

I have carried a neckerchief (a real, 4-sided one) in my glove compartment and in my suitcase when traveling. Maybe I should carry one in my back pocket as well.