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The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Tomah (WI) Boy Scout Cabin on the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits, while it does not restrict private property owners in the use of their property. The Tomah Boy Scout Cabin, built in 1934, was constructed as a community project and upon completion, provided a clubhouse and meeting space for the Tomah boy scouts. These cabins reflect the social history of the larger Boy Scout movement, which began in this country in 1910 and continues today. The Boy Scout organization’s mission is to provide a civic-minded, mentoring environment to boys and young men. The Boy Scouts advocated cabin building as an ideal project fostering real life experiences of fundraising and teamwork. At the conclusion of construction, the boys, who may have earned a badge for their efforts, undoubtedly basked in the satisfaction of succeeding in such a large project. Restoration funding is currently being sought. How many other Nationally Registered Historic Places are scout related? http://lacrossetribune.com/tomahjournal/news/local/boy-scout-cabin-placed-on-national-register-of-historic-places/article_29477c5a-4f2a-5c31-83a6-cd0b948d2d4a.html https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/wisconsin-historical-society-tomah-boy-scout-cabin-in-tomah-listed-in-national-register-of-historic-places/

Yes but popped, ready to eat. I know youth groups that sell it for more $ unpopped!

This drama sounds ready-made for NetFlix. Short version, Council and some parents were unhappy with Pack which lead to the charter not being renewed. Council was upset that Pack sold a different brand of popcorn (Cravings not Trail's End). There were "personality" conflicts within Pack. The Pack trailer and equipment including Pinewood Derby track was taken by other Scouters? Coincidentally, trailer and equipment is in possession of another pack that Council was directing families to? Police seem confused about ownership. Maybe trailers are not registered in Michigan? Former IH, is a retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/opinion/columnists/judy-putnam/2018/01/03/putnam-veterans-group-leader-says-boy-scouts-wrong-shut-down-lansing-pack/996528001/ http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/opinion/columnists/judy-putnam/2017/11/09/putnam-huge-sense-betrayal-over-cub-scout-dispute/847813001/

Keller, TX * Pack Among the first to welcome girl members. Starting Monday January 1st, girls can register to join Keller Pack 450. which "will have their own girls-only dens, but can now reach the same ranks as the cubs and boy scouts and they will work with the boys on some programs." ..."Keller Pack 450 will be part of the Family Scouting Pilot Program.". https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Keller-Cub-Scout-Pack-Among-the-First-to-Welcome-Girls-467613303.html *Note: I believe Keller, TX is served by the Alamo Area Council.

Is the bottom one an upside down Eagle Scout (red-white-blue) ribbon?

IMO, that would make a great commercial for BSA. Final scene where a young man walks outside, looks to night sky, smiles, and then looks at his rebel (symbol) ring. Young person inside with real turmoil on tv, game turmoil on Xbox, walks outside into light, smiles, and puts on his Scout (symbol) hat. The Rebellion.

What's in a name these days. I wouldn't be surprised if some past custom carved cars were made from basswood.

Rumors about that our Pack may have its first 3D printed pinewood derby car this year. Nothing in our rules that a Pinewood Derby Car must be made of wood.

I believe Air Scouts were re-designated Air Explorers sometime after 1946.

Wow times change. I remember when the Whole Scout Family* was Cub Scouts, Sea Scouts, Boy Scouts, Explorers, and Venturers. Now the Whole Scout Family is your own family. * Note: @skeptic graphic of Whole Scout Family 1946 is from left to right - Cub Scout, Sea Scout, Air Scout, Explorer, and Boy Scout.

Yes. I have a conspiracy theory - the newbie directors/producers taking over Star Trek/Star Wars franchises are throwing pacifiers to old fans who are upset at reusing previous plots, inconsistent or contradictory story lines and characters, overuse of CGI,... I wonder if The Federation will respond to the Rebels distress call?

Den Leader is a female teen.

Autumn Cragle, a 16-year-old aspiring teacher is the youngest female Cub Scout den leader in history. Her 10-year-old brother, who was begging to be a Webelos Scout, gave her the idea to start volunteering her time to the Boy Scouts of America. “Ever since I was 13, I wanted to be a teacher,” Cragle says. “I usually would tag along to my brother’s meetings, and when the pack leader said they needed help with the children, I jumped right in.” Photo and more details at source link: http://www.dallasobserver.com/arts/dallas-teen-autumn-cragle-is-the-youngest-cub-scout-den-leader-in-history-10211208

With the recent bitter cold, we reduced our planned outdoor activities. Indoors, our scouts played UNO, Phase 10, Risk, and Kim. What indoor games do your scouts favor?

Worked for Boys' Town.

Born-again?

Kylo Ren to Rey: “The Empire, your parents, the Resistance, the Sith, the Jedi . . . let the past die. Kill it, if you have to. That’s the only way to become what you are meant to be.”

Some interesting parallels and irony with the new directions of the BSA, Star Wars, Star Trek, ...

Trying to cross-link @Tampa Turtle comments from another topic here. - RS

CBSNews reported more than 5ft of snow in 3 days in Erie! Hope the @qwazse family is warm and well.

Even with cellphones and emergency beacons, IMHO being able to recognize and send a SOS is still needed today. Back in the day, I dreaded the face-to-face or phone interviews with whoever a merit badge might require. Firemanship and Public Health were exceptions; both were very interesting merit badges. I spent a couple months researching town and county records for a history of my town as required by Citizenship in the Community merit badge. Information which is easily found on the internet now. Leadership was a demonstrated ability within the unit and not a 6 month POR residency. My $0.02

Perhaps scouter.com Members are on National's naughty list.

Yes like a bear cave at Split Rock Reservoir.

We seem to have a surplus of deer and turkey in New England where the top predator may be a car bumper but the coyotes are coming back. How large a human population can the world's environment and economy sustain?

My older college son and I have had many arguments other "energy saver appliances" that use more kilowatts, Tesla should focus more on batteries (Powerwall 2) and less on cars, product packages, rebuilding homes in flood-prone areas, replaceable batteries, product recycling, component standardization, simple vs elegant design,... Global warming: On my bucket list was a journey to the North Pole but I think there is only one safe $$$ walking route left. And there is our biggest argument, he believes global warning is the #1 environmental problem, oh and Dad should shoot the new coyote in our neighborhood. Dad disagrees. All problems are results of explosive population growth as Paul Ehrlich predicted back in 50's/60's. The US population has doubled and the world population tripled in my lifetime. Another $0.02 P.S. Coyote is just being a coyote.