Crazy_TP_Lady

Although this has come about as a result of Jamboree, that is not the end all issue here. I wholeheartedly understand that it is up to the council to decide on their adult leadership, I am merely asking for the chance to apply. On a completely different point the "Be at least 18 years of age (but not yet 21) by September 1, 2010. " requirement, it baffles me. Is the by 9/1/10 in reference to the 18 or 21 part or both? If it is in regards to the 18, that seems a bit wacky to me, because that means they may not even be an adult while going. However, if it is the 21 part, that narrow group turning 21 between 7/1 and 9/1 is being excluded because the 2nd assistant must be 21 by 7/1/10. Why the difference in birthdate deadlines?

My unit has never seen a problem with this, it is only becoming a problem now that I am applying for the 3rd assistant scoutmaster position for the Jamboree contingent. The Jamboree Committee Chair believes this is BSA policy and apparently some of the other committee shares that view, and some do not as per what I've heard has been discussed. I will be speaking directly with some council officials to sort this out, but just wanted some other views on it first. I was not sure if there was something major I was missing. I figured if it used to be the case, then that was possibly what some people were still referring to.

To my knowledge, both males and females can be assistant scoutmasters at age 18. Does anyone know if this has always been the case or if they as well needed to be 21 to hold the position. I am currently being told that females must be 21 to be an assistant scoutmaster, but all the the literature I can find, including the adult application, states Assistant Scoutmasters need to only be 18.

Just thought i'd revive this and pose the question What do you believe are necessities to have in a trading post? Or what are items that many would not even think of stocking, but turn out to be a big hit/very useful? Let's hear about everyone's stock, food and nonfood items alike.