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I just received some information on the a courses at Philmont for the summer(2005). My local council wants me to attend the boy scout roundtables in late June 2005. Does any one know of any grants or scholarships that are being offered help defray costs associated with the course??

When a new troop is starting, does the Charter Organization, District, Council or Pack members pick the Pack number? BT

I learn something new. He will be in my prayers. BT

Has any here ever attended the Camporee at The United States Military Academy at West Point? How can a Crew or Troop attend? Thanks for any help you can offer. BT

Scout Sunday is on February 2, 2003, does your unit do anything to celebrate Scout Sunday?

Thanks to all. BT

If you have a list for both, I would like to see them. The group is open minded.

Looking for advice on completing the 50 Mile Award in the New York . Locations, tips etc. Thanks

As a District Roundtable Commissioner I never shop up to a pack, troop or venture meeting. If they invited me, I will try to attend.

As a District Roundtable Commissioner I never shop up to a pack, troop or venture meeting. If they invited me, I will try to attend.

Try contacting National at: National Eagle Scout Association S220, BSA 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane, PO Box 152079 Irving, TX 75015-2079 I hope it works. BT

When are adults required to register with BSA? To be considered a part of the BSA do they need to be registered? What are the benefits to the adult to register? Who pays for it?? Thanks.

used to be an Owl...

Well, instead of waiting around the TV and wait for the Ball to drop, I'll be headed Saratoga Springs, NY and hike the Historic Battle ground. Years past, I have went to Lake Placid, NY. The "heart" of the adirondacks and skied Avalanche Lake. BT

Thank you for your thoughts and ideas. The district roundtable is not about me.

You have mine. Also this mess is heading east. BT

SemperParatus & FScouter, Thank you fore responding. Here are my comments to your questions. BT What is your attendance rate? The attendance is better than year ago. I toke over the position in December 2003. What topics are on the calendar for the past 6 months? Dutch oven Cooking Fall Camporee/Myths on Philmont Food Drive/Leave no trace The Order of the Arrow Cold Weather Camping/Recharting(announcement) In what fashion will these topics be addressed? Will it be engaging or just a bunch of talk? For the first to hour there is general announcements that deal with the district and council. I limit the number of announcements and how long they are up. For the roundtable topic takes most of time. Have you eliminated the corny stuff - by boy scouts most leaders want info and new ideas, not fluff? Yes Do you have mandatory roundtable attendance by units for certain activities - recharter, Scouting for Food signups, Camporee signups, etc.? - perhaps focus on these nights in particular to put on a really superb RT and make them want to come back. Mandatory attendance??? The last two roundtables I sent out emails and flyers (that where put into the mail boxes at the scout office) about scouting for Food and the recharter packets are going to be at the roundtable. There was no major increase in attendance. Have you tried personal invites to all the SM and CCs in your district (via e-mail, phone, mail)? Yes Serve refreshments?? Coffee, Tea, Cookies and fruit have been served.

SemperParatus, The survey that I speak of was first given to the Scouters that where at the roundtable. Then I mass produced them and gave them to the CC and the SM of the troop though the mail box that they have at the Scout Office. Also our council has a program launch in the spring, gave to the CC and SM for the 2nd time. I started to speak to the CC and SM about the roundtable and they just said that they do not need roundtables. BT

With winter starting on December 21st(yesterday), How many units winter campand do you get the scouts motivated to do it?? BT

There is Scout Week in February. BT

I would like to know how to increase attendance at our district roundtables. Our meeting location is in the middle of the district. The meeting is also on the same day of the month and is published . We also have a topics that the troops wanted.

I wish to all a very Merry Christmas and a outstanding 2005! I hope that next year is better.

I hope he decides to post his wisdom again. BT

Eagle scout. Presently, boy scout roundtable commissioner.

Merlyn_LeRoy, may god come between you and what is evil. BT