RememberSchiff

Deja vu all over again. Felt the same when DRP was forced on us.

If they are scouts same as you and your scouts, where is the unity and brotherhood in your statement above?

The World Crest is a symbol of unity and world brotherhood. If you don't believe that and you are free to do so, then don't wear the World Crest on your uniform. To understate I was EXTREMELY unhappy with women becoming SM's back in the 80's, that said I would still participate with them in any scout function. We were all scout leaders.

Do you and your scouts wear the World Crest on their uniform?

@RiverRat welcome to scouter.com.

@cmd welcome to scouter.com. IMO, the rank advancement and those taking the next trail (Bear) should be separately acknowledged. Another example, in our pack, the Arrow of LIfe is awarded and then all those Weebs who are crossing over to Boy Scouts are invited to the bridge to cross-over. ..and off they go for their next adventure.

Oh, oh, I know this. It's because ...wait I memorized it... girls mature faster than boys and so they will take over the meeting and the boys will let them...

Some are never recognized for their talents yet in Scouting repeat recognition awards are common place. Why? My sons have done what is required and beyond for Home Repairs, Plumbing, Painting, Electricity, ... but at home where it really counts, same for Reading, Scholarship, Chemistry, and Athletics ... but at school where it really counts. No merit badges attempted. If I was a state champion in Sailing why would the merit badge matter after the fact? My $0.02

@Cindy121 welcome to scouter.com. Could you elaborate on this "Magic Draft"? Is it a raffle? Will the money be put to some troop activity?

Yes there are some odd things about this. Filed US District Court, Western District of Michigan. CORD is middleman buyer for the "faith based community" and not a direct food services supplier like SYSCO which camps and schools around here use. I wonder if this is a new business agreement post councils merger. That said, since CORD is a business partner with SYSCO and other food service providers, they should have considerable leverage, if the complaint true, without going to court.

The federal lawsuit filed Tuesday, March 6 in Grand Rapids against Michigan Crossroads Council claims the Lansing-based scouting organization owes a food service provider approximately $90,000. CORD Inc. says it entered into a contract with Michigan Crossroads Council and the Boy Scouts of America to provide food services to summer camps, including the Gerber Scout Reservation in Muskegon County and Rota-Kiewan Scout Reservation in Kalamazoo County. Under the contract, CORD furnished, stored and prepared food from scratch, according to the lawsuit. The company fronted operating costs, including paper and cleaning supplies. In turn, Michigan Crossroads Council agreed to pay CORD for its food services, the lawsuit says. The company says Michigan Crossroads Council owes approximately $90,000 for food services and an additional $45,000 for costs CORD incurred, as well anticipated loss of sales and/or profits "as a result of MCC's breach of agreement.'' The Michigan Crossroads Council was formed in 2012 by the merger of nine councils, including one named for President Gerald R. Ford. MCC membership is about 67,000 youth. MCC oversees Boy Scout properties and programs in the Lower Peninsula. http://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/michigan-boy-scouts-group-under-fire-for-not-paying-food-tab/69-526357992

Moved as requested by OP

@Buggie welcome to scouter.com

Congratulations @Hawkwin . I guess it's up to me to ask the politically incorrect question. Spin or no-spin? Or do girl Bobcats just cartwheel and save their Dads' backs?

Have you seen this two-year old dog wearing a #61 bib around Anchorage? Hudson, one Lars Monsen's Iditarod sled dogs, went missing Saturday during preparation of the ceremonial start of the race in Downtown Anchorage. His handlers say that at around 8 a.m. on March 3, they saw that the kennel was open and Hudson was not inside. "He disappeared when we opened the rear doors of the trailer," Monsen said. "And he just took off and we haven't seen him since." He was last seen headed toward Bootlegger's Cove. His owner and police were mystified why lead dog Hudson would bolt from running a near 1000 mile race in winter weather. Monsen said he's trying to keep a brave face with his other dogs, as he is their leader, and doesn't want to impart any nervous energy to them. As of 2:30 p.m. Saturday, a handler with Monsen's team said they were looking into a reported sighting of Hudson. The Anchorage Police Department is asking for anyone who spots the dog to call them, however to call the non-emergency dispatch line at 786-8900, rather than 911. http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Mushers-dog-goes-missing-the-morning-of-the-ceremonial-Iditarod-start-475739423.html

CIT's too?

@JamesWalker welcome to scouter.com . We have several knowledgeable members who can help, I can think of these three. When I type a @ followed by their name, they get an alert to the topic. @Oldscout448 , @cyphertext, @ShootingSports Here's a similar topic which you may find interesting

I googled bechtel summit last 24hrs this morning and got this result. I did not click on it. Hacking php password script?

An almost 5th generation Eagle Scout http://www.jayhawkcouncil.org/News/Eagle-Wood

Given the BSA is 108 years old, I would think 5 generations of Eagles in a family would be the limit. I have not found 5 generations yet, though I have found other interesting combinations: 25 Eagles in 3 generations http://www.tallahasseemagazine.com/March-April-2010/A-Nest-of-Eagles/ 15 Eagles in one family https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/outreach/caring-communities/2017/06/30/east-brunswick-family-has-landed-15-eagle-scouts-and-counting/388949001/

@Podunk21 , I took a try at the topic title. I found these families with three generations of Eagle. https://www.mysanantonio.com/neighborhood/cyfair/news/article/Three-generations-of-family-are-part-of-Eagle-10880409.php http://www.summitbsa.org/three-generations-eagle-scouts-help-soar/ four generations of Eagle Scouts https://www.lds.org/church/news/four-generations-of-eagle-scouts?lang=eng http://www.ocbsa.org/news/press-releases/fourth-generation-eagle-scout/

@ABDELBARI welcome to scouter.com.

Depends on the type firearm and state as the process differs from firearm type and capacity. You can transfer (sell yourself) or consignment sell your firearm through someone or some shop which has a FFL (Federal Firearm License) who can call in the background check if required. There is a fee for this. The FFL will first ask for identification which depending on the state and firearm type may be a license to carry, firearm permit, and at the least a drivers license. Some out of state firearm transfers, e.g. pistols, must go through a FFL in your home state. In some states, you can FTF (face to face) transfer at a local or state police station who will background check. And if the firearm is 100yrs. old, say a working, double heat-treated WW1 1903, no FFL transfer is required... considered antique. I hope I got the above correct. That said, the federal background check NICS is only as good as data provided by the states but no one talks about that. Massachusetts will NOT provide mental health data to the FBI/NICS citing HIPAA privacy laws. We saw recently the USAF (Devin Kelley mass shooting) had not provided conviction data to the FBI/NICS. Other military branches failed as well. Much to consider.

Upwind of the latrine and between where the scouts camp and where you don't want them to go.

I thought this was a very clever activity idea. https://www.omahasymphony.org/media/2605/boy-scout-day-packet-2018.pdf