mrjohns2

None of the Scouts in our troop thought the AI influence was a plus. They all thought regalia was a stupid joke. So, it really will depend on the Scouts you talk to.

So, so true. Our girl troop's bones started in September of 2018. We had committee meetings and had about 6 girls recruited by February 2019. The key to our early success wasn't the great scoutmaster (me), it was the fact that a very very experienced Scouter "came out of retirement" to be our committee chair. He was grounded in the program and being Scout led. I was an experienced Scout, but out of the program for 25 years or so. He mentored me to be a great SM. Communicated in advance that he would serve 2 years and step down. I took on the CC and an ASM took on SM. This meeting after meeting mentoring was so key. We have 18 Scouts, on the way to 20 in March. We are loosely linked with a boy troop. We share the same building and night and chartering org. We do some schedule coordination. We want to have common policies, but it is taking longer than planned (refunds, scout accounts, etc.).

I don't think there is much more than local reports on the subject. Some are staying and some are going.

The whole thing is so very odd. How long is their list of barred people?

I had good luck with asking on Reddit and on this site ScoutLink – Connecting Scouts and Guides Worldwide. I took some risk, but we had a great time speaking with a Scouter (Cub Scouter) from Denmark.

We would never use disposable containers. Just jerry cans. Seems like you need to up the number of 5 gallon buckets? We have used many 3-4 gallon jerry cans.

They said there was considerable evidence that simply allowing coed was not the best way. They showed how many other countries saw little uptake in girls and a big drop in boys. This was shared by a person on the committee to allow girls during a national webcast.

To show “green trained” you need the SM/ASM training modules, IOLS, and Hazardous Weather. Is the IOLS showing up in their records?

I saw this on Vimeo.

Well, you'll have to found a new troop like we all have had to do since 2019. It has been quite a ride. We started with 2, got together 5, and are now at 18.

Good advice. I’d also suggest the committee meet on a on-going basis when the SM can attend. I know not required, but it makes sense.

I don’t mind. The whole thing makes my stomach turn. As someone with strong opinions, I fear I could head down that road by pissing people off. Not by any violation, just by not being a savvy operator.

Are you thinking of this in the abstract or with a particular situation? I'm not quite following the situation. Any Scout, no matter the age (even if they are a Program or Unit participate, Scouts who have approval to continue past 18) can't put at risk other Scouts or Scouters. It would be up to their council if they can continue as Lone Scouts. Having any Lone Scouts, or a particular Lone Scout, is up to the council.

I’ve always seen that as a “digital only position”, but it is interesting to extended it irl as the kids say.

Bay-Lakes Council spent a long time early in the year and couldn’t come to terms. No units will be chartered by the Green Bay diocese.

Splendid figure? Never said I was shooting for that. Judge a little less yourself. Since he has chosen to not camp with the troop for the last 3 months, then being OA eligible wasn’t important to him. Don’t shirk the rules @InquisitiveScouter, it isn’t very obedient of you. Not everyone gets a ribbon, trophy, or sash.

No camping in September, October, or November? I think I see where the problem is.

It is only 5 campouts, which is a pretty low bar. How many have they been on? Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov? That should be 8 nights. How many days are they short?

That must of sucked. You think you know the negatives due to “being around” and then find out it is worse than what you prepared for.

Wow. That is so crazy. I wonder how bad the two weeks were or how poorly screened the DE was. Most people could at least give a job a year.

@fred8033Very sound, well reasoned, and nuanced advice.

Four-Digit Custom Unit Numeral - Green | BSA® (scoutshop.org) I really like the more subdued tan ones for Scouts BSA.

Wry cool, it none in in compliance with the standards. Make a troop patch for a hat or neckerchief or temporary patch.

I think the under-compensation of some SE will more likely happen. That is those in small, less well funded councils will get merged into larger orgs and this have to pay more. Also, if I was a good SE, I think I’d want more money due the risk of solvency.

Uh, wow! Our council made a step change when we lost our very good, very overworked registrar. We then hired someone new and they left in 4 weeks (?). We now have 2 people sharing the job and can ramp up each to 100% or down. It has been a step change. Applications, paper scanned applications, for adults and Scouts, entered the next morning, in the system late in the day, fully in the system the following day. 24-48 to full entry. We are spoiled.