RememberSchiff

Are these credits transferable to Whatsamatter U ? I thought we dropped the silliness of beaded noobs claiming to have a Phd in Scouting years ago?

I stand corrected, luckily by you and not by Kudu . Other than distance, this requirement seems low on scout content. I mean could you walk 7 miles down Rt 1 to an ice cream stand and back and report "I saw a '36 Packard and a Jeep."? My 1959 handout - Second Class Test Hike "After you have done the above (requirements 1-5), prove yourself a Scout Hiker by taking a hike, properly clothed and equipped , with your patrol (or at least one companion approved by your Scoutmaster). One this hike, cover a route of a total distance of not less than five miles indicated on a map or map sketch, show correct hike style and highway safety, cook a meal, clean up, and return in good condition."

A 14 mile hike or any hike requirement for FC pre-dates me. I joined in time to receive the 50th anniversary strip. Second Class was about planning and completing a hike. First Class was about planning and executing a campout. Seems an unlikely requirement as the starting hike for Hiking merit badge was 10 miles. Trick question? The Radioactive Boy Scout was more like 20 years ago. I definitely remember him, a sad story all around. A good morning mental exercise.

For those who like to hold back scouts from earning Eagle until they approach age 18, you will want to skip this. 15 year old California teenager, who already has two associate degrees, has earned his Eagle. He is currently working on his third associate degree while still attending a charter high school. He plans to transfer to UCLA to complete his Bachelor's degree and do graduate work at MIT! What no palms? http://www.vvdailypress.com/articles/scout-46025-degree-teenager.html Wow!

http://www.fayettetribune.com/local/...re-base?zc_p=0 April 2, 2014 "...Starting in June, the BSA plans to run an estimated 5,000 Scouts through The Summit’s high adventure base over a 10-week period. The BSA hopes to see that number grow to 50,000 in future summers, but Christen High Adventure Base Director Dave Kopsa said the inaugural year of the high adventure base is being launched on a smaller scale. Within the Boy Scouts, high adventure programming is designed to be exciting, challenging camping outings for ages 13 years and up. ... Kopsa said that manpower is necessary to operate all of the Summit’s adventure venues, and applications for seasonal employment are currently being accepted. Applicants should anticipate working from late May to mid August, Kopsa said. The lowest salary range starts at $1,090 a month. (As I understand, minimum wage in WV is $7.25/hr) Positions include managers and operators of each of various adventure sports venues as well as support positions, Kopsa said. Individuals do not need to have been Scouts to apply, but applicants must be at least 18 years of age. For more on The Summit’s high adventure base or to apply for a seasonal position, visit wwwsummithighadventure.org."

As a SM this is not your call. As a MBC, you can require that scouts read available material before class. Then in class, you discuss the assigned readng and teach subject material in class. Next,you challenge scouts to do the corresponding requirements (possibly worksheets). The old Show, Tell, Do method. Completing a worksheet before the first merit badge class makes no sense to me, as the material has not been taught yet by the MBC. Some merit badge pamphlets are well done, some are not, and others seem totally unnecessary. I have yet to observe any scout actually read the Swimming merit badge book. Consequently, some MBC's use pamphlets, some don't. All scouts learn by hands-on doing (FUN), few learn by reading or copying answers onto a worksheet (boring schoolwork). My $0.02

http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/S...252907101.html The Boy Scouts of America Mid-America Council in Omaha issued this statement Friday afternoon: "Recently, four youth members and two adult members sustained burns and injuries while preparing for an upcoming special event. The Mid-America Council, Boy Scouts of America is extremely saddened by this unfortunate accident and our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our members who were injured and their families. Right now our focus is on the health of our members and doing everything we can to assist in their recovery. When appropriate we will carefully review the situation to see if there are any safety enhancements that may be necessary. The health and safety of all of our members is of paramount importance to the Boy Scouts of America. Safety is integral to everything we do and the Boy Scouts of America places great importance on creating the most secure environment possible for all of our members.â€Â

"Four minors and two adults suffered mostly second-degree burns and were taken to area hospitals. Two of the injured were taken to a burn center in Lincoln, Nebraska One adult remains hospitalized in Omaha, Nebraska, and the three remaining injured people have been released." http://www.ketv.com/news/Boy-Scouts-project-causes-home-explosion/25221866 One fire chief commented 'leave the pyrotechnics to professionals'. Personally, it seems a contradiction that an outdoor steward group would use fireworks in ceremonies. Shooting a flaming arrow into the lake is enough for me. My $0.02

No, I would just focus on the more important and challenging-enough task of providing a great summer camp experience for my scouts. But that's me and My $0.02

Better yet attend California Prison Academy. Earn $3k/month for 4 months while you learn, then get a job with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations with salary, vacation,and benefits that any Harvard grad would envy. http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052748704132204576285471510530398

Well it only gets worse later. I've heard that fifty percent of all doctors graduate in the bottom half of their class. I imagine that may be true of other professions.

Given your personal history with this person, I think you should step out of the collection process. Have someone else handle the matter fairly but "strictly business" while you stay out of it. My $0.02

When googling scout topics, I still receive links to old.scouter.com (scouter.com pre May, 2013) but connection attempts just time out.

Under the DOD Innovative Readiness Program, combat engineers will do construction, electrical and plumbing tasks at Maine Boy Scout camps. Hurray! Cost of materials for scouts $1-2 million, depending on donations. Pine Tree Council will sell their palatial Alton E. “Chuck†Cianchette Scout Service Center near Portland Jetport. About eight to ten years ago, construction costs were over a million dollars for that money pit! I know small Maine potatoes compared to the Summit. The council office will move to the soon to refurbished John Messer Rotary Scout Training Center at Camp Hinds. Good story http://www.pressherald.com/news/Main...l?pagenum=full

I used Adobe Reader to open file for editing, my default PDF viewers did not work. You're right there are not multiple lines in the Explain fields.

Agree, this is not the scout way, i.e., help only yourself and not others. Either rewrite the exemption amendment so it applies to all non-profits or man up and pay the same taxes required of other non-profits. Fairness.

Oh, right, the article that embodies all that is wonderful about political journalism with this line "Rowe didn't immediately return a request for comment." . . . because the reporter never requested a comment from Rowe. In the interest of fairness, Mike Rowe's response from his Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheRealMikeRowe) on Feb 24: And some of his logic on why he agreed to do voiceover work for WalMart, from Feb 12: Mike said he was tired before entering his response which explains why it sounds a bit confusing. Remember when Walmart was fined for selling offshore clothes with Made in USA signs? What do those last two sentences of his mean anyway? To me without the American worker/famer/... there is no America. I still have not heard any details of Walmart's "investment" plan from either Walmart or Mike, so as I said I remain skeptical.

Oh, right, the article that embodies all that is wonderful about political journalism with this line "Rowe didn't immediately return a request for comment." . . . because the reporter never requested a comment from Rowe. In the interest of fairness, Mike Rowe's response from his Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheRealMikeRowe) on Feb 24: And some of his logic on why he agreed to do voiceover work for WalMart, from Feb 12: The $250 billion investment in US manufacturing is over 10 years. Walmart provided no other details as to what "investment" means. I hope they don't mean just purchase orders as Walmart is already there with American made junk food, beer, ammo, cigarettes, magazines, cleaning products. Walmart annual revenue is over $400B and net income $17B. For years, Walmart has been a driving force in buying cheaper goods from off-shore ... I'm skeptical and wish Mike had passed on Walmart.

I agree it is an improvement, but it needs more work on the layout. Too much space for DOB, age, Gender, ... too little space for allergy explanations - eat in a nut-free area? Latex allergy?. and medical restrictions. Why do Allergies reaction appear on both Part B and C? Remove from C, add more room for activity restrictions or considerations. If part C is done, physician should initial part B (medical history, immunization, allergies) or attach their separate patient printout. Drop the bottom banner "Prepare for Life" to add more room, add to top heading BSA Part A, BSA Part B. They finally dropped SS# My $0.02

IMHO, more BSA and less Walmart. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-mike...d-for-walmart/

More details on the "Nonprofit Youth Organization Tax Exempt Support Amendment" which just tax exempts the Boy Scouts' Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve and no other non-profit in West Virginia. http://www.charlestondailymail.com/Business/201403020058?page=2&build=cache

Watching the Oscars, Pharrell Williams seems "Happy" to bring back wearing the Campaign hat.

Scout policy notwithstanding, I think you will find that your council, CO, and other adults will not much care about this issue after the fact just as you and your adult children were unconcerned during the event. Then again if the CO dismissed adult scout leaders that would be fine with Schiff. Seemingly, the reality these days is that the most we can hope for is for all to drink responsibly, i.e., adults are not driving after consuming and adults are not spending scout funds on alcohol. My unit stopped attending events where alcohol was served - ball games and even CO events due to safety concerns. My $0.02

So much for Follow Me Boys 2