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[Twocubdad]

I'm just dang proud to get to the end of the parade with the same number of kids we started with. You want them to march?

 

Actually, a couple of times when my dens have been responsible for presenting the colors, we made a stab at marching in time. I came to the conclusion that it would take more time to teach than it's worth -- with Cub-aged boys anyway. Maybe Boy Scouts can catch on a little quicker. But I don't see the value in spending 2 or 3 den meetings teaching something that isn't really part of the program.

[LovetoCamp]

Mama Mama can't you see,

What Sea Scouts has done to me.

 

Left two three four

 

Mama Mama don't you know,

Hoist the jib, we gotta go!

 

[Rooster7]

I'm happy to hear that there is no policy against it. Thanks for the response.

 

I understand the policy against military-style disciplinary actions (i.e., push-ups, running laps, drilling, etc.). For what the BSA is trying to accomplish, I see no reason for that kind of stuff. Furthermore, I understand the danger that it could present in the wrong hands. However, I'd hate to see this policy be extended to all things that might be construed as military-like. The military is a noble profession. Some folks think otherwise.

[Bob White]

"I understand the policy against military-style disciplinary actions"

 

I know of no policy that refers to "military-style discipine". Are you sure such a thing exists in the BSA? Where specifically?

[Rooster7]

I wasn't trying to quote the policy verbatim - so don't read too much into the phrase (military-style). Actually, I can't even say for a fact that the policy exists. I do know that this topic has been discussed several times before at length within this forum. Apparently my memory is failing because I thought that you and others had made reference to such a policy.

 

About four or five years ago, I called National to ask about it. We had a committee member for our Pack who was adamant that the boys should not much in the local parade - because it imitated the military. As memory serves (which it doesnt always do), they seemed to indicate that a policy existed that prohibited military-style discipline, but not marching or anything else.

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[Davej775]

Dave J! is sorry for the error in mixing up uniform designers and apoligies to Oscar de la Rente. I also read that I wore 'leggings', not spats. Thank you for the correction! YIS, Dave J!