InquisitiveScouter

And, btw, this whole "separate but equal" thing was a pipe dream from the start. We had thorough discussions about this in our unit when we looked at creating a girl troop. We all knew it would come to that... Separate on paper, combined in reality...

This is the dirty little secret for most councils...turn a blind eye until something happens. And, even though our Scouter Code of Conduct says "I will take steps to prevent or report any violation of this code of conduct by others in connection with Scouting activities.", if you do (even anonymously), you are outed, ostracized, marginalized, labeled, shunned, etc.... We are not a self-policing group, even if touted as such.

Ready! Fire! Aim!!!

NOTE: ♦ Q. Are there times when youth can gather, meet or conduct activities without adult supervision? A. No. Two-deep adult supervision by registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required for all Scouting activities and must meet the leadership requirements outlined in Scouting’s Barriers to Abuse. This includes patrol activities. At least this one makes some sense: ♦ Q. Can I share a tent with my son or daughter who has special needs? A. Youth and adults tent separately in the Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, and Venturing programs. Youth who have a special need or disability who may require a parent or legal guardian to tent with them must develop a plan in conjunction with their local council Scout Executive to address their specific needs. This one does not: Q. Can a leader bring their Scouts BSA son or daughter to an opposite gender troop activity? A. No. Scouts BSA program integrity requires single gender units and single gender buddy pairs.

And that is exactly why abusers use this strategy to gain the confidence of their victims and the public. They do great acts of kindness and seem to be genuinely concerned for the well-being of youth. Wolves in sheep's clothing. Unfortunately, the ones who are truly kind and genuinely care can get lumped in with the abusers as "groomers." I have seen this, and have had to defend several people's reputations. The behavior of mis-identification is also greatly discouraging some adults from getting involved.

Dear daughter and dear son both just earned Eagle...there is a bit of a weight lifted off the shoulders

Yes, they have shot this messenger on several occasions. I have too much scar tissue to engage again...happy to play in our little sandbox at the unit level...

He said "high level volunteers"...guess I am a "low level volunteer"??? LOL Just so you know your value to the people running things Start at 19:55 https://vimeo.com/521149532

File this under PR examples of ""How to Walk Back"

We build them higher than six feet, just don't have them climb higher than six without helmet, harness, and top rope belay IAW climbing rules.

There was a Scouter accused of murder. Removed from Scouting. Exonerated. Not allowed back. Much more to the story, but BSA will not allow him back. He is Vigil Honor.

No one ever checked BSA's ScoutNet record to see if someone had his Arrow of Light, except for registrars validating Eagle Scout Applications to verify program eligibility. Concur, buy the stuff, do the program, have a blast, celebrate the achievement, and give 'em the bling!

Yes, they did...and some of their Scouts took rifle and shotgun shooting and archery. Again...

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Yikes...one reason we left our last CO because room rental was costing our Troop around $700 a year.

The last time I asked about this...about 6 months ago, our SE said we had one claim they were "concerned about". They have well over a hundred in the list...

They are counting on the judge ruling the LCs as independent, but allowing them to "purchase" claims immunity coverage if they contribute to the bankruptcy-driven compensation fund? I still don't see how they can make that argument/request seriously. Doesn't pass the common sense, sanity, nor the "headlines" tests...

Maybe they believe they are "too big to fail"?

Wonder if any of them were reading our forum for the ideas we generated??

Lol, but they got some cool bling for their uniform!! Doesn't that count??

Remember, there really is no such thing as an "organization." It was, and is, people. There were people who made poor decisions (hindsight is 20/20) regarding the abuse that was happening. Now, different people, the vast majority of whom had nothing to do with the matter, will pay for those poor decisions. I am not ashamed at having been a Scout, nor at being an Eagle Scout and Scouter now. And, unless your conduct was questionable in the matter, why are you ashamed?

For the most part, people in our community love Scouts. They love to see us in uniform. They love to see us out and about, whether keeping youth active outdoors, or on a community service project. Nearly every time...I mean EVERY time we are out, people come and talk to me either about their positive experience as Scouts, inquiring about what we are doing and why (the SPL's hate me because I always make him talk with these people ), or thanking us for being a "force for good" in the world. People get it...they know the value of good citizenship and character building.

Sad... We were, in the past few years, "shopping" for a new CO (another story). Our local fish and game allowed us to meet there for a time. They loved having our Scouts participate in their rifle and archery events. But, a minority of parents would not let their Scouts participate, nor would let their Scouts attend any events (including meetings) on the property while the ranges were open. I was not a leader at the time. The Committee, at the time, had a discussion with those parents. It came to the point where our unit had to find another meeting location or lose them. We moved. Later, when I became a leader, I asked some of the parents what was the issue? At least five different families voiced a fear of guns and gun owners. They were afraid their kid was going to get shot while attending there. You cannot counter emotional responses with logic and facts, so I didn't bother. The move had already been done. The Scouts absolutely loved it while we were at that venue. SMH

i do not know how recent, but I know one restriction put on many BSA properties (including our council's) is a Conservation Easement. A property right (restriction?) transferred with ownership that prevents development. This would drive down the resale value, particularly for potential developers. Of course, these easements are done with money changing hands.

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