PrairieSM

A few weeks ago, our troop had a fish fry. It occurred on the same night as our regular troop meeting and started at the same time. We didn't, however, follow our regular troop meeting agenda. The scouts all brought a side dish that they prepared and used the kitchen at the church we meet at to clean and fry their own fish. Families were invited to take part in the meal and the event took two hours when our regular meeting would normally be 90 minutes. There has been some discussion between our adult leaders and advancement chair as to whether this event should count as an "activity" or whether it is a regular troop meeting. I'd be curious to hear how others would handle this contention. It is of import because we have a scout with a disability which interferes with some of his ability to participate in highly physical outings and has had several surgeries when he has been out of commission for some time.