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Are we so dependent on 4 letter words now that we cannot use vocabulary at even a moderate level of intelligence? Just asking.

It should not surprise anyone that the awards reflect the school graduation rates and so on. All kinds of reasons can be bandied around, but the pool of applicants for any scholarship is going to be made up of the output of the educational system. While it may not have an effect, there is also the tendency of Eagle applicants to be too close to 18 and graduation to make the application datelines, and of course, the fact that many possible applicants are not even aware of the opportunities. We can help in that regard, and we remind our local applicants during or after the boards, especially if they are young enough to take advantage of the whole group of offerings. But I am continually surprised how many adult leaders are not aware of the scholarships and grants available to Eagles, and even simply scouts in a few cases.

Hope you are not including A.C. in those comments. Her attitude erases any physical pluses. JMHO of course.

Amen Beavah.

Pack; Isn't that then, "anti-social insecurity"?

Somehow, find a way to get the so called fringe parties more of a chance. The way it is right now, even if you have a strong candidate appear outside the R and D stranglehold, you feel like your vote is wasted, should you actually vote for them. So, it is vote your conscience and basically throw it away, or choose the lesser of the two evils that have a chance. Not the way to succeed.

Beavah; "Two!" SR; We are also told he hates BSA, is not a citizen, is a "fill in the blank", and so on. Yes, I did see the emoticon. Maybe we need another John Stewart rally immediately.

Would seem to be "t0!", not two, indicating hand to its original place while at attention. Or, it might relate to a number in a manual of commands; but I think it is more likely the first. Someone out there likely has better resources or memory.

Gosh Stosh, you must have a great council camp, if that is what it is. Unfortunately, many of us have to deal with struggling plants that have to find ways to focus on program with limited funds. As far as tents being hot or cold, the canvas tends to be suffocatingly uncomfortable in temps over 80 degrees every day, which is common in our area. And most dome or similar tents have better ventilation, while still protecting from the elements; don't have to worry about the "touching the wet canvas" syndrome. Of course, time is also a factor many years, as the camps are so 4-6 hours of driving sometimes, at least in our area. Am glad you are happy with your camp, and that you have satisfied scouts. Keep up the good work.

Since the scholarships are country wide, and have other requirements than being Eagle, I would think not really. Frankly, in our area, fewer LDS get Eagle than others. Now, percentage wise per unit, that may not be the case, as they are always small units. If you read through the recipients in the EAGLE NEWS, it seems as if your query would be in the negative, as the sponsors are not heavily weighted in favor of LDS in my opinion.

We have gone the bring your own option for a number of years, in order to save $$$$, usually about $20 per camper. As pointed out, we also have better shelter in most cases, as camp tents are not that good in weather, often in poor shape, and very hot. The only disadvantage is having to set up camp when we arrive, which makes things a bit tight sometimes. But, the savings is well worth it.

"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts - for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang

If you are lucky, you will be able to find currant bushes; then you won't need these.

Here is a link for the History Club, part of the History Channel. They also had their February magazine cover with scouts on the front. http://www.thehistorychannelclub.com/articles/articletype/articleview/articleid/368/prepared-for-brotherhood

No and yes. Ignore the idiots that make things up and will not accept the truth even when shown to them.

The idea of tying a string around your finger to remember to do something is the key. The knot represents that reminder, and the Slogan, "Do A Good Turn Daily".

I subscribe to Boys' Life personally as a leader, because I want to see what is there for the boys, and I enjoy some of the material myself admittedly. When I am done with them, I take them to one of the local school libraries in which I sub, and they always have use for them. Matter of fact, most librarians say that they are the most popular magazine they have in the 4th to 6th grade level, even often for girls. I wonder if National might consider developing a program that would make the magazine directly available to these underfunded public school libraries. In the meantime, it would be great to get other scouters and scouts to give their copies to the libraries when they have finished with them.

I subscribe to Boys' Life personally as a leader, because I want to see what is there for the boys, and I enjoy some of the material myself admittedly. When I am done with them, I take them to one of the local school libraries in which I sub, and they always have use for them. Matter of fact, most librarians say that they are the most popular magazine they have in the 4th to 6th grade level, even often for girls. I wonder if National might consider developing a program that would make the magazine directly available to these underfunded public school libraries. In the meantime, it would be great to get other scouters and scouts to give their copies to the libraries when they have finished with them.

Having dealt with "gold tabs" at Jambo too, I would have to say that overall, they seem to have the good of the overall program at heart. That saying, I had encounters with two of them, one from OA, and one from National Supply, that did not give me confidence in their purpose; they sounded more like power trip individuals. Then, perhaps it only had to do with them "immediately" disagreeing with me about the point of discussion, such as they were. I was pretty much summarily shot down and then shouted, so to speak, down with indignation. Hopefully, the two negative encounters were anomalies. Certainly my short meeting with Tico Perez was very positive. Now, in relation to paid people, I really do not know on a National level; but local can often be very dicey at times, especially at the highest level.

The individual is updated on Scoutnet by the troop or COR rep in some manner. I am already listed as a SM; why should I have to fill out another app if I am also registered as a commissioner, or something else. They already have the info on me; all they should need is the D to verify. Again, we tend to make it more difficult than it needs to be. If they "must" have another app, then make it one that is simply an "add position" type, so they can effectively approve it, but not do the in depth for the initial one. Again; it would need to pick up on the ID number as part of it.

For me, the real issue is the "extra" application. It "should be" an easy task to simply "add" an additional title or job to the "established" file. Then, the training verification would immediately be attached. JMHO

Yes, thank you for clarification. Just too bad that a few just have to mess things up for the many. Glad there is not worry on the forums.

Norton is red tagging the site for 3 malicious items they say may or do exist. You can check directly if you have Norton I guess. According to the description, they are redirect programs that end up looking like you are going to ASK.com, but are really opening the computer up to serious problems. Please review this ASAP. Meanwhile, maybe I will not read or post for a bit.

Advertising in medical journals and doctor, hospital related periodicals should be allowed; but why to the general public. Not sure why, but certainly it is at least a factor in the increased cost of the drugs. For years it was not allowed, and then someone decided it would be a good idea. To me, it is a legitimate concern that the general populace is being at least somewhat dis-served by putting "ideas" into their heads that they need certain drugs. And the people with real problems, often called hypochondriacs, definitely do not need these added misunderstood symptoms being pushed on them. Another negative issue, from my perspective, is the "type" of drugs that are most common in TV ads, as well as why some are allowed to be shown in prime time. This has been touched on in other threads I believe. If not advertising to the general public could save even a small percentage of cost for drugs, it would be worthwhile. As far as kids, and possible over diagnosing certain syndromes, it is likely a reality to some extent. I see it in the schools, and a few times in the scouts. Much of it could be solved by finding better ways to run our educational system, and reemphasizing "real play" and the arts, rather than taking them away. They all add to the quality of education, and likely draw on other parts of the mind, as well as allowing physical release from pent up stress. JMHO

My dad always put a plate with a piece of raw bacon on it a few yards away from us; and they seemed to stay over there.