scotteg83

find out who offers the radio merit badge in your district and try to hook up with them that camping weekend

Our closest summer camp has 2 or 3 campsites that have a locked power outlet at 1 platform tent. These are closest to the camp office and staff cabins, so its not a far run for underground cable. This is a newer add on, and I don't think its advertise, this past year, they offered a half week Webelos Resident camp, followed by a half week of Special needs camping, Our local Autistic/Special Needs Troop went for a true camp experience without the hassle of being there for a full week. This was a first for may of those boys. Most leaders I have dealt with in the past either bring a battery box, or go without.

Our Troop dues is $60 (plus $12 if you want boys life) If you crossed over from Cub Scouts, the first year only cost $30 (since your National registration is already covered) Includes (given on your first year) Class B, Custom Neckerchief, scout slide, Custom Hat, Unit number patch (still rocking 85 year patches) Most "normal" camp outs are $20 Out of state or high cost are case by case. Last year they went to Boston for the weekend and did the freedom trail, camped as Hanscom Airforce Base and visited some museums for $60 Summer camp is paid by the scout. We do some fundraising, and 50% of all profits go the scouts individual scout account. Troop gives camper-ships on a case by case basis

As much as there is Uniform Code in scouting, it cannot stop you from wearing it. Our Council gave the OA "special permission" to wear Purple loops ontop of their normal color (smaller width), but even then, its not up to code.

My son wears a FOS one from 2014 My daughter has already picked out a FOS from 2016. My cubscout leader shirt has the Standard Issue My Boyscout leader shirt has the Standard as well My District Committe shirt has a local Scout Camp CSP for out council My Red JacShirt will have a Standard 1970's CSP once i get around to sewing it

Our PLC meets 1 hour prior to the troop meeting. We meet every Friday, except when camping, so the PLC usually meets 3-4 times a month.

white is for your everyday clan member, Red if for a "higher up"

the price range is really what makes the difference in my mind. Originally my wife was thinking to take a shirt to a professional to get tailored, but its worth it to just buy a custom fit

actually just emailed them and got a respone, range is $69.99 up to $89.99 Sometimes its not the how tall you are, but how big your belly is

this years summer camp we have 6 leaders and 20 scouts, worked well, because we camped in state, only 40 mins away from home. I myself had to duck out for a day to write the schedule for work, the Scoutmaster had to leave for a day, and another assistant left 3-4 times throughout the week. Myself and 2 other leaders took SM/ASM Training the first 3 days, and it still left 2 leaders at all times available to the boys. We had enough Boys for their free extra leaders, and split the cost for the extra 2 between the 6 of us. With the new requirements, it will limit only regisitered leaders with YPT to attend, which all of our 6 are.

welcome texan!

Maybe I am mistaken, but isn't Venturing ment to be HIGHER "Venturing" then normal scouts? Going on more challenging trips then local "car camping". In my mind, Boy Scouts from 11-14 would be time to work on merit badges and eagle, and assuming they get their eagle before 18, they would then join Venturing to stay motivated in Scouting. I have had a few 14 year old Eagle Scouts that drifted away because there was "nothing left" for them to do, I always promote Venturing as the next step.

do you know if there was much of a price difference between made to measure vs normal ones at the scout shop?

Long time stalker, first time joiner.... Took the "plunge" and regisitered. Hi, My name is Scott, and I am part of Pine Tree Council in Maine. I am originally from Ohio, and was a cub and boy scout under Dan Beard Council. Once my son turned 6, we joined a local pack in Maine, I joined as the Tiger Leader, and within 6 months was the new Committe Chairman as well. I continued being Den Leader untill he crossed to Boy Scouts, and finally passed on Committee Chair as well. During that time I also did a short time as District Cub Scout Roundtable Assistant Comminsior as well. Now that he is in Boy Scouts, I have taken on the role of Assistant Scoutmaster, and wow, what a change (for the good!). With all of my "free time" I have also take the role of District Program Chair. Looking forward to more years to come. Scott