Special Exceptions

[OldGreyEagle]

I learned a long time ago virtually nothing in "Boy Scouts" is manditory. Back in 2001 there was a "manditory" training week end for the Jamboree COntingent. In the Troop I was in as an Asst Scoutmaster, 2 kids missed it. They went to the Jamboree even though for months leading up to the Training week end it was stated several times if you missed it, you couldnt go. I had several youth ask me why the two were still going so I asked the lead guy in the Council. He told me they say manditory because if they didnt only half would show up, he thought it was great only two youth from a 5 troop contingent didnt show up. They were never in danger of being left behind.

 

When deadlines are not real,they become like the Pirate's Code, they are more like Guidelines (Arrgghh) and thats how they will be regarded. Don't worry about it. If his kid gets in, fine for him, if not, you did your part. If anyone asks you why his kid got in when it was past the deadline refer them to Council. There are enough issues to worry about, this isnt one of them(This message has been edited by oldgreyeagle)

[PACK15NISSAN]

Everyone has been a big help, I am going to take a lot to heart and not worry about, just take care of my son and leave the rest to the parents and the council. However, I did break a little, yesterday I called our CM to find out what the deal with his son was and he will not be attending. He did thank me though for keeping him informed and checking up on everything, probably more of a diplomatic thank you then sincere but I will take it none the less.