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I cannot remember the last time a present or former BSA president/CSE/CEO spoke directly about our program on network TV or to us for that matter. Years ago, I think Gates mentioned BSA at the end of an interview focused on the Department of State and foreign affairs.

I watched CBS Face the Nation this morning and was impressed with Mr. Washington, YMCA president and CEO. If only...

Would there be any implementation, particularly who is in control, difference/risk between The BSA, still in the exclusivity period and still in control, bends and motions a new plan which is the complete TCC/Coalition/FCR plan. versus The exclusivity period ends, TCC/Coalition/FCR motions their complete TCC/Coalition/FCR plan.

Their Spring 2021 newsletter gave a Re-naming update. BP distancing is listed at "4) The name does not bring to mind specific historical individuals or stereotypes." https://spark.adobe.com/page/TWCCoK2W1xZQj/#renaming-and-spring-headquarters-rendezvous

Times change I guess...

@CynicalScouter I created a new topic here to cover NAM 2021 which was a virtual meeting. Did any Executive Board members ask questions? Was any business brought to a vote?

That was two years ago and Surbaugh is gone. I think her focus is now elsewhere.

“On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty, to God and my country…” “Of all the things about scouting that influenced me, the Boy Scout oath did the most,” Colonel Ralph Puckett Jr. said. “Repeating the Scout oath was probably the first time that I realized that I had a duty to contribute something to my country, to give something back to this great land in which we are privileged and fortunate to live.” “Next to my parents, scouting was the most influential action on me while I was a young man,” Puckett said in that speech. “That influence has affected me all my life. Only my father in being a U.S. Army Ranger have had greater impacts than the Scouts did on me early on.” “The uniform caught my attention,” he said. “I wanted to be a scout. When could I be old enough to become a scout? That day was more important to me than getting a driver’s license when I became of age.” “I became a patrol leader and later the senior patrol leader,” he said. “With a push from my mother, I earned Eagle Scout rank with gold palm.” In 1949, Puckett graduated from the United States Military Academy (where he captained the Army Boxing Team), was commissioned as an Infantry Second Lieutenant, deployed to Japan, and immediately volunteered to be assigned with the Rangers. When he was informed that there were no more lieutenant positions in the 8th Army Ranger Company, he said that he would "take a squad leader's or rifleman's job"; positions several grades lower than a lieutenant's. Colonel McGee, who was in charge of forming the company, was so impressed by Puckett's attitude that he gave him the company commander's position; a position normally reserved for Captains. On 11 October 1950, the Eighth Army Ranger Company entered the Korean War, conducting raids during both daylight and night time conditions. Following the Korean War, Puckett served over two years in the U.S. Army Infantry School Ranger Department as commander of the Mountain Ranger Division. As the first Ranger Advisor in the U.S. Army Mission to Colombia, he planned and established the Colombian Army Escuela de Lanceros (Ranger School). Later, he commanded "B" and "C" teams in the 10th Special Forces Group in Germany. In 1967, then-Lieutenant Colonel Puckett commanded the 2d Battalion, 502d Infantry (Airborne) of the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. He was awarded a second Distinguished Service Cross for heroic leadership in August 1967. During a dire, night-long defense near Chu Lai, he inspired his soldiers, who rallied to repel the attacking North Vietnamese. A rifle platoon leader preparing for a "last stand" recalled Colonel Puckett's effect on the nearly exhausted soldiers: "... word of Colonel Puckett's arrival spread like wildfire. We all stiffened up and felt that nothing bad could happen now because the Ranger was with us." He retired in 1971 after 22 years of active duty and became the national programs coordinator of Outward Bound. In 2013, upon receiving the Boys Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award, Col. Puckett clearly preferred to give honor to others. He started with a quote from Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. “He said humility must always be the portion of any individual whose acclaim was earned by the blood of his soldiers and the sacrifices of his friends,” Puckett said. “They deserve the credit. They’re the ones who carried me on their shoulders.” Last week, President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to Colonel Puckett for his actions during the Korean War. Also attending the White House ceremony was South Korea President Moon Jae-in. The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to COLONEL RALPH PUCKETT JR. UNITED STATES ARMY (RANGER) for service as set forth in the following CITATION: for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding Officer of the 8th Ranger Company, 8213th Army Unit, 8th U.S. Army. First Lieutenant Puckett distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Unsan, Korea, on 25 and 26 November 1950. With complete disregard for his personal safety, First Lieutenant Puckett led his company across eight hundred yards of open terrain under heavy enemy small-arms fire and captured the company's objective. During this operation he deliberately exposed himself to enemy machine-gun fire to enable his men to spot locations of the machine guns. After capturing the objective, he directed preparation of defensive positions against an expected enemy counterattack. At 2200 hours on 25 November 1950, while directing the defense of his position against a heavy counterattack, he was wounded in the right shoulder. Refusing evacuation, he continued to direct his company through four more counterattacks by a numerically superior force who advanced to within grenade range before being driven back. During these attacks, he left the safety of his foxhole in order to observe movements of the enemy and to direct artillery fire. In so doing, he repeatedly exposed himself to heavy small-arms and mortar fire. In the sixth counterattack, at 0300 hours on 26 November 1950, he was wounded again, so seriously that he was unable to move. Detecting that his company was about to be overrun and forced to withdraw, he ordered his men to leave him behind so as not to endanger their withdrawal. Despite his protests, he was dragged from the hill to a position of safety. First Lieutenant Puckett's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army. Scout Salute to Colonel Ralph Puckett Jr. https://www.wrbl.com/news/local-news/boy-scouts-set-the-foundation-for-leadership-style-commitment-to-service-col-ralph-puckett-took-into-u-s-army/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Puckett https://www.stripes.com/news/us/biden-awards-long-overdue-medal-of-honor-to-retired-col-ralph-puckett-jr-1.674232

Scouting "had waded through what seemed like crisis after crisis in recent years". The membership passed a motion signalling no confidence in the direction the current board had taken the organization. The annual general meeting was held online with delegates from each scout troop attending to vote on motions. A new Chief Scout was also elected, a role which has been vacant for many years. Chief Scout Farrell is the first female and scout to hold this position. Delegates supported a motion to apologize unreservedly to those who suffered abuse while in scouting. Previously, the board had issued an organizational apology to the victims of past child abuse. Another motion passed called for the board to publish a breakdown of all legal costs incurred by the organization in the last three years. Four fifths of delegates voted to support a motion which said the board had “re-positioned” the organization to one that was “staff-led,” and called for it to “revert to a volunteer-led, staff supported organization without delay”. Scout Salute to Scouting Ireland.

Yes, be prepared.

I removed the null link in my post, sorry for the confusion.

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Los Angeles: ...said her missing 58 year old brother is an Eagle Scout and experienced hiker, but may have become disoriented because many trail markers were burned during the Bobcat fire last fall, according to KCBS. “Since then (Bobcat fire), the Forestry Service has closed these areas and recommended hikers don’t go in them so that way nature can heal, as well as the trails can be fixed and the signs can be replanted,” LASD Sgt. John Gilbert said. He was found in Angeles National Forest during an aerial search, and was "happy to be safe and airlifted by #LASD Air Rescue 5 after [a] massive search effort," the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department after 5 days. Glad he is okay. Scout salute to rescuers. Photos and more at sources https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/05/19/george-null-hiker-missing-for-5-days-found-alive-in-angeles-national-forest/ https://people.com/human-interest/hiker-missing-for-5-days-found-alive-in-remote-area-of-forest-near-los-angeles/ Sept, 2020: Bobcat fire damages parts of Camp Trask in Monrovia, CA. https://www.troop502lcf.com/post/camp-trask-bobcat-fire-update https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/wildfires/2020/09/16/boy-scout-camp-threatened-by-bobcat-fire

Let's see a creditor 1. with strong motive: BSA trademark litigation, TCC objection to their stay request, and BSA reorg plan 2. has been legally represented and involved since beginning of this Chapter 11 3. more marketing/selling experience than the TCC/Coalition 4. better YP record than some youth organizations 5. a scouting organization with the same motto as BSA What do they have to lose in submitting a plan? Hmm.

When the Debtor's exclusivity period ends, cannot any creditor submit a plan?

Monday May 24, is also the first day of the virtual National Annual Meeting (NAM).

Home Base outdoor K-8 school program founded by Dan and Amy Warren operates out of New England Base Camp. "The main program at Home Base, which runs Monday through Wednesday, now includes 40 fully enrolled children in grades K-8. Their five teachers lead classes in everything from writing and math to learning how to tap trees for maple syrup. An additional 10 students are enrolled in optional weekly STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) sessions on Thursdays. Dan, an Eagle Scout , first visited New England Base Camp, which includes acres of forest, extensive outdoor training facilities, cabins, and an indoor swimming pool. The camp seemed like a perfect fit for a concept the Warrens call “Open Spaces,” which involves matching underutilized resources like museums, libraries, and camps with the needs of children and families. The Warrens were also inspired by Ken Danford, the founder of North Star in Amherst, Massachusetts, a facility that supports self-directed learning by children from registered homeschool families. Working with the former Scout executive of the local BSA council, Chuck Eaton, the Warrens set out to create a similar program and bring their “Open Spaces” idea to life. Since its start in 2016, Home Base has blossomed from a parent-operated cooperative into a professionally staffed learning community operating under the umbrella of the Boy Scouts’ Spirit of Adventure Council." More at Source: https://now.tufts.edu/articles/outdoor-schooling-gains-popularity-during-pandemic

Appalachian trail - 2190 miles, 5-7 months by foot Eastern Divide Trail - 5000+ miles, ? by bike Northeast Forest Canoe Trail - 740 miles, ? by canoe or kayak

"Back in 2015, the Eastern Divide Trail (EDT) was conceived to link the two great Eastern Continental Divides and create a bikepacking-specific route akin to the legendary long-distance hiking trail in the same region, the Appalachian Trail (AT). Similar to the AT, the EDT will connect the scenic eastern mountains and their seemingly infinite ecosystems via the historical and cultural landmarks, natural wonders, and beautiful backcountry that thread through some of the oldest mountains in the world. ... The off-road-centric bikepacking route will start in Newfoundland, Canada, and end in Key West, Florida, connecting the grand vistas and ecosystems of the eastern mountains via gravel, dirt roads, bike paths, quiet backroads, and singletrack. The route will be divided into eight carefully designed segments that can be ridden sequentially or independently." More details and photos at sources: https://bikepacking.com/plan/introducing-the-eastern-divide-trail/ https://gearjunkie.com/biking/eastern-divide-trail-bikepacking-route

Questions: Is there agreement or a bench decision which assets are restricted? Does this new plan answer the pressing question of how much money/assets are committed to the Trust? It seems a potential pool of local council assets and insurance policies and good luck fishing. If the motion to send this third plan out for a vote is denied, how will the exclusivity deadline be effected?

Late Sunday evening and just days ahead of the Wed hearing, the BSA submitted a third? reorganization plan with the financial details of local councils which previous plans lacked. “We want to underscore that local councils are legally separate, distinct, and financially independent from the national organization,” the BSA said in a statement Monday. “Additionally, the data included in these filings is not necessarily indicative of the assets available for contribution to the trust.” “Local councils are thoughtfully considering how they can meaningfully contribute to the trust and ensure that Scouting can continue its vital mission in their area into the future,” the BSA said. “We are deeply disappointed that Century Insurance Group, the insurer to which national BSA and local councils paid hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of decades, is refusing to contribute its due to the trust or participate in mediation in a meaningful way,” the BSA said. “Instead of working cooperatively to reach an agreement to compensate survivors, Century appears to be engaging in tactics calculated to slow down the legal process.” Century filed a motion to postpone the May 19 hearing for two weeks to review this revised plan. More details at source https://wgnradio.com/news/national/details-on-local-council-finances-filed-in-boy-scouts-case/

No. Lets take a weekend break.

This sounds like a great idea. Lets take a weekend break. @MattR @Eagle1993 @T2Eagle @elitts @gpurlee @John-in-KC

To whoever expressed that opinion and that is all it is an opinion.

A first step in respecting other opinions.