Compass

I, too, tend to do like Bob White and others: talk to the boy, ask whether he thinks he's been active, etc. Usually they deal honestly, but occasionally someone tries to be cute and ends up not convincing either of us. Of course, your situation may be different-- some boys may be able to look right in your eye and claim that 3 meetings in 6 months is being 'active.' I just have an aversion about adults legislating rules, regulations and procedures within a troop. Of course, you may be forced to do so, but it's best if done by the PLC.

To all: I am a relative newcomer, but I have to say that I've seen too much ill-will and borderline rancor in these posts. To Bob White and yaworski: You guys really need to do right. I'm telling you, it's like being in a room with other scouters, and you guys are yelling at each other. I believe you both have a lot to offer others, particularly others who have less experience and knowledge than you do, but we all have a hard time hearing you for all the acrimony. To Bob White: I really love the program as you do. I also believe in following the rules. I have recently been in a situation where the program was not being followed, to the dismay of boy and parent alike. However, sometimes the posts can sound dogmatic and inflexible. To yaworski: I believe you love the program as I do. I also believe that people get extremely legalistic in following the program, where the rules (no matter how small or non-existant) are harshly applied, especially with those who are, umm, not favored by the rule enforcers. However, the responses that are made appear to be personal and more focused on an individual's response than the program. To yaworski and Bob White and, well, all: Folks, we are on the same side here. State your side, quote the books, respond to others. But keep to the higher purpose. Trust that there are more than just a couple of you in this 'room', and we are listening and considering what you have to say. We all can listen politely to what others have to say while not necessarily agreeing with everything that is being said. Discourteous and/or adamant conversation is annoying, and greatly reduces the value of your portion of the discussion. Remember, there are adults new to Scouting that need your help and advice. They need your wisdom and experience, not rancorous exchanges and dogmatic proclamations. Present your views, and disagree politely. Be an example, for our nation's and/or boy's sake(s).

Gentlemen, Remember, there are adults new to Scouting that need your help and advice. They need your wisdom and experience, not rancorous exchanges and dogmatic proclamations. Present your views, and disagree politely. Be an example, for our nation's/boy's sake(s).

To rlculver415 (and anyone else that can remember your original post): I don't have any books with me, so I can't quote chapter and verse, but here goes: The committee is there to support the troop-- boys and Scoutmaster. The committee serves as a 'sanity check' on the program and the Scoutmaster. The committee meets, the Scoutmaster attends. Any voting (if necessary)is limited to committee members.