wmjivey Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hey guys I have question, I will be working in another State durning the week and going home to my family on weekend. I am very active in scouting as are my two sons. I would like to start checking out new troops but my sons will not be moving for several months to a year due todays real estate market. If I find a good Troop is it okay for me to join by myself before my boys are here or is this a grey area? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-in-KC Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 When you get where you're going, why not contact the local District Executive and see what volunteer support is needed at the District level? There's nothing wrong with being a childless adult in a Troop, but better local folks get to know you Of course, if you happen to be a member of a Chartered Partner of a Troop... that helps too. My thoughts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealOnWheels Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 There would be nothing wrong with you joining but wouldn't you want your sons to have a part in choosing the new troop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle92 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 While it wouldn't be a "gray area" if you joined a troop in one state with your sons in another troop in another, I personally wouldn't do it. Reason being is that I would hate to be involved in a unit, only to find out that my sons were not interested in that unit, but were interested in another. I know two people that the situation above has happened to, and my troop lost two very good leaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmjivey Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Thanks John I didn't think about getting involed at District that would get me exposed to the leaders, By the way I will be in Palm Springs area if anyone here has some advise. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutldr Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 One "District" job that would get you to meet a lot of people fast would be Roundtable staff. Good luck. Been to Palm Springs once...in August...all I remember is HOT and DRY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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