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  1. Our unit practice is that the adult leader in charge (and there is always only ONE designated) must review all AHMRs prior to an event for "Prohibited Adults" and allergies. At show time, each person with a rescue inhaler or Epi-pen must produce it, or not go. (But we do not do this for meetings...)
  2. That's why there is a section on the AHMR which says "Adults NOT Authorized to Take Youth to and From Events" The burden is on the parents/guardians to inform the unit. It would have never held up in court
  3. When we came to the Troop five years ago, the 'behavior agreement' was about three pages long... yuk. We shortened it to this: ------------------------------------------------------------ I will behave appropriately during all Scout activities, living the Oath and Law, and demonstrating Scout Spirit at all times. I understand that misbehavior and inappropriate activities will not be tolerated. I understand there will be consequences if my behavior is not acceptable. I understand consequences can and will include warnings, sitting out during an activity, parent conferences, having a parent take me home from an activity, or exclusion from future activities until I earn trust in my behavior again, and demonstrate to my Scout youth and adult leadership that I can be trusted. ____________________________________________ _____________________ Signature of Scout Date I have reviewed the Troop Handbook and discussed behavior expectations and consequences with my Scout. Furthermore, I understand I must make arrangements to pick up my Scout from an activity if necessary, even if the activity is out of town. ____________________________________________ _____________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We had to put in that last blurb because, on two separate occasions, we had to send a Scout home, but his parents had gone away while we were camping and said they couldn't get him. That's one clue as to why he acted out His grandfather came to get him.
  4. We do not do masks in any aquatic activity. You go in the water with one on, and your breathing is immediately impaired. Not a good idea, IMHO.
  5. I have been thinking about sending them a response like this (with their parent cc'ed...) --------------------------------- Hello Scout! Thanks for your email. But, I am not going to answer it until you send it to me again and include your parent. One important component of Youth Protection is that there are no private electronic communications between adults and Scouts. Please help our Troop with this. I'm looking forward to seeing your request again soon! The Scoutmaster ----------------------------------
  6. Review the 2021 Troop JTE Scorecard. There are any number of things there you could take on to build a ticket. https://www.scouting.org/awards/journey-to-excellence/unit/ And, if your unit has not followed JTE as a guide before, even doing that could be one of your ticket items.
  7. This should be a perquisite for Scoutmasters? If unit financial situation permits, ask your committee to cover the umbrella while you are in the seat. Thoughts?
  8. People will sue you, especially if you have an umbrella insurance policy (Never advertise that you do!!) I also had an umbrella, and cancelled for the same reason...it only covered the excess of things that happened on our property. If you ever find a policy that will cover you, let us know! (anonymously here, of course )
  9. You are covered by the Federal Volunteer Protection Act of 1997. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-105publ19/pdf/PLAW-105publ19.pdf https://www.astho.org/Programs/Preparedness/Public-Health-Emergency-Law/Emergency-Volunteer-Toolkit/Volunteer-Protection-Acts-and-Good-Samaritan-Laws-Fact-Sheet/#:~:text=The federal Volunteer Protection Act,for its protections to apply. However, "Protection under VPA does not apply if the volunteer engages in willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious, flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual(s) harmed by the volunteer. " I don't think any insurance policy will cover you under those circumstances, either. This is the basic position of the insurance companies who believe they have a case to deny payment under claims for sexual abuse...they hold that BSA violated those standards. Which is why we diligently follow Guide to Safe Scouting, Scouter Code of Conduct, and written BSA policies. You signed an application saying you would do the same
  10. Silly...can't even have a mock sword (light saber) fight with pool noodles?? I see this in the pool at Summer Camp every year... G2A Prohibited Activities: 14. Activities where participants strike at each other, including martial arts, boxing, combat games, gladiator games, and reenactment activities such as live action role-playing games (LARP) and Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) activities (exception: tai chi) https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/gss07/#b
  11. Sorry to hear that. It is tough to balance. I struggle with same, and find myself often in the same territory you describe... Thank you for all your efforts. I hope your kids will see the enormous amount of positive impact you are sure to have had, and realize that some of their sacrifice contributed to that positive impact on others' lives.
  12. You can shoot paintball at non-human targets... G2SS: "Activities where participants shoot or throw objects at each other, such as rock-throwing, paintball, laser or archery tag, sock fights, or dodgeball" Q: Can Scouts, Venturers and Sea Scouts shoot paintball or airsoft guns? A: Scouts, Venturers and Sea Scouts may shoot paintball guns and airsoft guns at targets only; they may not shoot at each other or at any form of a human silhouette target. https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/shooting-sports/shooting-faq/
  13. I am Connor MacLeod of the Clan MacLeod. I was born in 1518 in the village of Glenfinnan on the shores of Loch Shiel. And I am immortal. 😮 https://clanmacleod.org/
  14. @qwazse, yes, that is certainly a reason. But why allow it in Cub Scouts? Ages 7 to 13 are the most vulnerable to sexual abuse. https://victimsofcrime.org/child-sexual-abuse-statistics/ https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/cb/cm2019_4.pdf https://americanspcc.org/child-abuse-statistics/#:~:text=411%2C969 victims (60.8%) are,2.3%) are psychologically maltreated.
  15. For about 50% of our Scouts it is. About 25% of parents hang around and talk, but don't contribute. The other 20-25% are the ones who are really helping, mentoring, teaching, driving, camping, etc. Pareto principle at work... or More like Price's Law https://dariusforoux.com/prices-law/
  16. Well, duh!! It is more interesting for them. Unless very well executed, the Scout program, with the wide range of age groups, tends to focus more on the needs of younger Scouts. I posit that is a drag for the older ones. I know our older Scouts absolutely LOVE IT when we do program events for them only.
  17. @RichardB, your request has only been up for 36 hours...give it time... Also, would you mind elaborating a bit?? What is the task and commitment required, please? And what role do you play, if you can share...I think you work with Health and Safety at National, right? Finally, please let me know if you will vet folks through their council. If so, I'm out... not on good terms here... for asking a LOT of the same questions and not accepting unacceptable answers But if you want someone to shoot straight, not beat around the bushes, and will really help you with issues, I might be one of your lackeys
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