ScoutMom1105

Thanks everyone for your responses. They have been helpful. There are a lot of red flags with this Pack. From what most of you have said above, I can be fairly certain (at least some of) the DLs are not even registered. I have offered, for 7 months now, to help with paperwork and the more mundane admin work. I get responses like--"I'll keep that in mind," or "I'll let you know." This Pack has no Committee (Treasurer, Secretary). I have been able to establish an online presence for the Pack, and are thus an informal secretary. The Dens meet at the same time, which is great in theory, but not so much in practice. The adults chit chat and stare at their phones (DLs included) while the CM does one big group activity. For instance, last Den meeting, ALL the boys were taught knife safety. The Tigers don't need knife safety training--they should be off working out of the Tiger Handbook. I am at a crossroads here. We will finish out the year and I will continue to fulfill my duties. I don't know yet if we will quietly find another Pack, or if I will approach our District Council. There is only one other parent who seems moderately interested in making things work.

"The BSA Council will confirm YPT of new Leaders and the Leaders registered annually when the Pack re-charters with the BSA." That's the thing--we have new Den Leaders this year who have stated they have not taken YPT--ever.

Hello, This past year, my family moved from an urban area to a rural one. We are not just in a different Pack this year, but also a different Council. My son is a Bear. I have two big concerns about this Pack: (1) The Pack Leader asked all adults--Den Leaders and Parents--to complete the Youth Protection Training Online. Several of us had technical difficulty, so I suggested that we order the DVD and watch it together. I told the PL to let me know if he needed any help getting this set-up. That was back in September. From discussions I had with other parents, YPT was not done last year. Why isn't Council concerned/saying something? (2) The Pack Leader drove several scouts to a day camp this winter. Does the "two deep" leadership apply to car rides? Should there have been a second adult in the vehicle? Also, there were more Scouts than seatbelts, so I'm kind of shaking my head at the whole deal. Thanks!