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There's always neckerchief colors...

Very considerate, btw thanks to @ZScout5 for the advanced notice. Have at it, happy face or sad face, I won't take it personal only business. http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsa/items/skort-cs-6-12.html#.Wk-Hd3VMHqA

Well that didn't take long.

The Star Wars franchise is nearly two generations old. My sons are having a different Stars War experience than I did, same with scouts. Too bad mine was better for both.

problems ahead ...

Update Jan 4, 2018 The report on an electrocution that killed three East Texas boy scouts will NOT be released. According to the Texas Attorney General's Office, they have ruled not to release the report on the boating accident at Lake O’ the Pines, which killed scouts Heath Faucheux, 17, Thomas Larry, 11, and Will Brannon, 17. The scouts were fatally injured last August when their sailboat came into contact with power lines on the lake. http://www.kltv.com/story/37195916/texas-attorney-general-office-report-on-fatal-boy-scouts-boating-accident-will-not-be-released

We, including the Pack and Council, are all free to write a letter to the editor for clarification. We, including the Pack and parents, are free to write that Dallas? Council for an explanation.

Well maybe the Truth is in Here.

I dunno. An editor, perhaps desperate for some happy news, is contacted by a freelance reporter who is selling a human interest story with a supporting photo? The truth is out there.

I have heard National and Councils call this January enrollment - "soft launch", "pilot program" (not to be confused with the Lions program), and "Early Adopter". Whatever the name, the confusion is the same. Patriots' Path (NJ), Baltimore Are Council - Early Adopter program http://ppbsa.doubleknot.com/document/familyscoutingletterfinal/178323 http://www.baltimorebsa.org/document/early-adopter-family-letter/178545 Early Adopter Program Q & A ( wide timelines?) http://tac-bsa.org/family-scouting/early-adopter-faqs/ National Capital Area Council appeared to have most detail as follows: To better help you decide, here are two questions your Pack Committee should consider with your COR. If your Pack can answer “yes” to these two questions, you may be ready to move forward as an Early Adopter of the Family Scouting Program: Do we have excitement in our community to begin a Family Scouting Program? Can our Pack meet ALL the Early Adopter Program Requirements, as outlined by BSA? The Council approves your Pack as being in “good standing”. Your District Executive can help you to facilitate this designation. Your COR and the Pack Committee activates your BeAScout.org pin prior to March 15. Your leaders are 100% trained, including current Youth Protection Training (YPT), and have female leadership in place for any Pack or Den activities involving female members. Your Pack will have a program plan in place that will enable all members (both new girls and current boys) to advance by May 31. Your Pack agrees to abide by the rules established by the BSA including a minimum of 4 girls in a Pack, and a minimum of 4 girls in any one Den. (For this soft launch Packs can create an “All Ages Den” with at least 4 girls) Whether you are launching in January or August, the Early Adopter Program gives you a good idea what you’ll need to do to “Be Prepared!” for Family Scouting. Similar to the introduction of Lions a few years back, this “soft rollout” framework is sensitive to the needs of all families while providing a comfortable starting point for those Packs who are ready to embrace the new program. And like the Lions rollout, the Family Scouting Program will continue to develop and evolve as feedback is received and new challenges are identified. More information will be coming early next year. Watch for a program-focused webinar on January 8!

Sounds like my house. Eager to see the upcoming Black Panther movie. My sons have learned not to mention a certain name around me, the destroyer of worlds - Star Trek and Star Wars.

@Frostbyte welcome to scouter.com

She may be an excellent leader. I believe there is historical precedent to wait until age 19 before burning a nonconformist at the stake.

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.