...Rainbow badges for Boy Scouts! For a century the Boy Scouts have been known to some as a household tradition. Grandfathers, fathers, and sons have all had the life in common, joining at a young age, striving to earn their badges and build character. What most don’t know is that for that century that the Boy Scouts has deemed it illegal for anyone who is gay to be a scout. Boy Scouts have been known for building character, unification, and building strong leaders of tomorrow. It seems almost petty and sad to think that such an organization would discriminate against anyone based on their sexual preference. Why should they, or anyone for that matter, reserve the right to tell others they can’t join based on sexual preference? Where is the message of unity and working together as a team? Just what message are they sending to scouts of the future? That it’s acceptable to just and exile others? The Boy Scouts have been known for being heavily faith based. It’s been no secret that many of its biggest supporters are churches. There is nothing wrong with that but one would certainly never guess that an organization that thrives on religion would find the time to discriminate against any one person or group. Every religion, of course, has its own beliefs. Many spread the word of love, all things that or good, or simply the good book itself. Many are followers of God and it seems at times they often forget the wise words to love one another or the saying, “only God can judge me.” What...
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...September Tenderfoot Persona Fitness 10a - Push/Pull/Sit-ups/Run/Jump Tenderfoot 10b Improve in 10a Second Class 9a - Drug Prenvention Second Class 9b - 3 Rs of Personal Safety Second Class 10 - Earn and Save First Class 11 - Internet Safety October Tenderfoot Scout Spirit 7 - Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan Tenderfoot 8 - Patrol name, yell, flag Tenderfoot 13 - Demonstrate living Oath, & Law Second Class 11 - Demonstrate living Oath & Law First Class 10 - Invite a friend to scout activity First Class 12 - Demonstrate living Oath & Law November Tenderfoot Knots & Rope 4a - Whip/fuse rope Tenderfoot 4b - Two half hitches & Taut-Line Tenderfoot 4c - Use EDGE to teach knot First Class 7a - Lashing use / Tie Lashings First Class 7b - Lash camp gadget First Class 8a - Tie Bowline and use December Tenderfoot First Aid 12a - Heimlick Maneuver Tenderfoot 12b - Basic First Aid Second Class 7a - Hurry Cases Second Class 7b - Prepare First Aid Kit Second Class 7c - Demonstrate First Aid First Class 8b - Triangle Bandage First Class 8c - Transport person First Class 8d - Heart attack, CPR January Second Class Knife, Axe, & Fire 3c - Knife, Axe, & Saw Second Class 3d - Build Cooking Fire February Tenderfoot...
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...I was a Cub Scout through my elementary school years, and a Boy Scout for the last seven. Everyday, I live by the Scout’s Oath. Everyday, I strive to follow the Scout Law; to be trustworthy, helpful, friendly, courteous, obedient, and cheerful. As a Life Scout pursuing the rank of Eagle, I demonstrate these attributes at all times. I am closing in on the final requirements to be an Eagle Scout. For my Eagle Scout project, I’m going to build a bus shelter in memoriam of my thirteen year old close neighbor who was killed by a reckless driver. I often spend time playing with my little six year old neighbor, Ryan, who has no one else in the neighborhood to play with. When we play, I teach him things but he teaches me things also. I am a certified...
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...Are you a girl scout? If you are you may know who I am. My name is Juliette Gordon Low. During my 67 years on this earth I was able to accomplish many things including the creation of the largest and most successful organization for girls in the world. My journey started in Savannah, Georgia on October 31, 1860. When I was born my uncle said I would grow up to be as pretty as a Daisy, so my nickname quick became Daisy. My dad’s name was William Washington Gordon II and my mom’s name was Eleanor Kenzie Gordon but everyone called her Nellie. I grew up in a large family with five siblings, George, Mabel, Sarah, Eleanor, and William. Even though there was a lot of kids my parents still made sure we were loyal and respectful to others. My parents wanted to make sure I received a good education so when I was 12 years old I was sent to boarding schools. I loved learning about music and art. I was always very social and loved making new friends. In 1886 I met and married William Mackay Low. We moved to England. We did not get along very well but we stayed married until 1905, when William suddenly died. I continued my life in England even after my husband died and I was glad I stayed. In...
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...I can say with complete confidence that nothing has affected my life as much as being in the Boy Scouts of America. During my time in scouts, I have been able to watch myself grow as a person in uncountable ways. Looking back to when I first joined scouts in sixth grade, I remember a boy who was extremely shy, secluded, and had very few good friends. I can also remember looking to the troop’s Senior Patrol Leader with a sense of awe. There, standing in front of the room was someone to look up to. Although only a few years older than myself, this youth leader seemed ancient with wisdom, confidence, and ability; he seemed to have total and perfect control over the troop, and word of direction that came from his mouth was to be followed. As the years went by I took on more and more leadership in the troop, and soon, I found myself in that very position. Over the past year, I served in the highest youth leadership position in scouts, which was an experience that gave me a chance to develop my leadership and social skills in ways that I could have only imagined previously....
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...AFQT (ASVAB) Scores pg 11 TSC-I 93-99 TSC-II 65-92 TSC-IIIA 50-64 TSC-IIIB 31-49 TSC-IVA 16-30 TSC-IVB 10-15 (not qual’d except 09L/09C) TSC-V 0-9 (not qual’d except 09L) Dependents (NPS) pg 19/20 Ok if: No spouse and no dependents No spouse and child support for 2 or less PV2, married, and 2 or less PFC, married, and 3 or less PFC, not married, and child support for 3 or less SPC, no dependent restrictions Enlisted (NPS) Promotions pg 15/16 E-2 1-2 yrs JROTC or NDCC 179 days or fewer at USMAPS 24-47 semester hrs (or equivalent) Completed Phase II of AFCAP and awarded the Billy Mitchell Award Awarded NSCADM by the NSCC Awarded Boy Scout Eagle or Sea Scout Quartermaster or Venturing Scout Silver Award Awarded Girl Scout Gold award Completed Army pre-basic training task list or ARNG Stripes for Skills One referral to the Army that enlists E-3 3+ yrs JROTC 1 yr of Senior ROTC 48+ semester hrs (or equivalent)-w/o bachelors Completed Associate’s degree 2+ yrs vo-tech school w/ certificate E-4 Completed Bachelor’s degree If qualified under the ACASP ***Can combine two E-2’s to equal an E-3 Forms DA 3286 Statements for Enlistment DA 5500 Body Fat Worksheet (Male) DA 5501 Body Fat Worksheet (Female) DA 705 APFT Card DD 1966 Record of Military Processing (Main) DD 214 Certificate of Discharge from AD DD 215 Corrections to DD 214 DD 220 Active Duty Report DD 2807-I Report of Medical History DD 2808 Report of Medical Examination ...
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...Okay so i was in boy scouts for a couple of years on and off with troop 120 but i really didn’t like the troop. i started in Cub Scouts the webelos 1 and 2 year following that, then i officially crossed over to being a boy scout. maybe the crossing over was just for webelos i don’t remember we just mainly fooled around and didn’t get much done. you see eventually almost everyone heads to the place called Camp Ransburg and every time the 1st timers they have trouble because they just sign up for like three classes then bang homesickness sits in. Now, my first year it was somewhat decent i think the whole week we were there it was pretty much sunny and we were next to the lake well like a 5-10 minute walk or run through the woods. That year...
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...It was late July in the year 2012. I had just turned 12 and had wanted to go camping. I remember the long trip it took to get there. We went to carlostern sc to the back country. The place had marshes,lakes and really dense forests. The air was hot and sticky, as soon as you stepped out of your car your skin got so sticky like maple syrup. It was about to be lunch time when we got there. No one wanted to stop for lunch because it was to early but by the time we got there everyone was hungry. My friends and I started a fire after we set up camp. It seemed like it took us hours to get the fire to start and keep going. We had some soggy hot dogs from the cooler that had melted. All of the ice got into our food and made it look like crap. I was still hungry after that my stomach was hurting pretty bad. I told my friend I had to go and drop a load. It was about a half of a mile walk to go and crap but it was worth it. Before I even got there I about pooped my pants from seeing this giant banana spyder. When I got there I did my business and walked back. It was really muddy because it had just rained and the air was really humid from it. I got back to camp to find all my friends were hanging out in hammocks that most of us had. I went over to mine and gave a huge sigh of relief from that baby I just had. It felt great. We started to talk about going into the woods tonight to see what's out there. My friends and I usually do this for fun. I had heard that there was alligators out...
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...Crossing over from cub scouts to boy scouts was a decision many of my friends decided not to embark on, but the others and I that did countiue in scouts it will end up shapeing who we are today. Stepping off the bus for my first camping trip I was eager for my new journey in scouts to began. Looking up too the two older scouts leading us I would have never thought in a few years I would be in there spot leading the younger scouts. At the camping trip we learned what was down the road for us and knew it wouldn't be easy, earing eagle scout. The other boys that crossed over with me slowly one by one left over the years until it was only a few of us. Once high school began I had finally achieved Life scout rank along with so many new doors and...
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...Boy Scouts allowing gays 2-7-2012 Boy scouts of America will be celebrated its 103rd birthday 2-8-2013. About 2 months ago while I was watching the news on KARE 11 one of the headlines was that the “Boy Scouts of America are considering allowing Gays in the organization”. On 2-6-13 I read a news article published by Miranda Leitsinger, a staff writer for NBC news states “Boy Scouts: We need more time for decision on gay membership”. This was brought before the Supreme Court in 2000 and they ruled in their favor stating that this was legal free speech by a private organization and thus did not have to allow gays to join. I wonder if it was a sense of shame and conscience that brought about the statement in January. As society in a whole our views have changed about limiting people to organizations based on their sex, sexual orientation, color or ethnicity. With the recent articles about being gay and bullied coming out over the last year it doesn’t look good that the Boy Scouts sill up hold such unethical policy of discrimination. The solution that was put in place by the Boy Scouts after they had released to the press that they were going to consider allowing gays in Scouting was followed by poll for people for or against allowing gays. This is a Utilitarianism theory on the boy scouts part as they were looking for the public to make up their mind for them and be able to blame others. The Boy Scouts of America have Absolut phobia and should develop...
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...Girl Membership Check one: � New Member � Renewing Member GSUSA ID (if known) GIRL SCOUT MISSION Join the global network of 3.2 million Girl Scouts Membership Until 30 September 20 Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. PRIMARY PURPOSE FOR LIVING OVERSEAS required (mark one only) Last GIRL INFORMATION Name: First Address Middle MILITARY � Air Force � Army � Coast Guard CIVILIAN � Corporate Name of Corp: Girl Home Phone + + Girl Cell Phone (only if 13 and older) Girl E-Mail Address (only if 13 or older) I wish to opt in: � Texts � E-mails Girl Scouts respects and welcomes people from all backgrounds and abilities. By completing the following information (as defined by the US Census), you ensure support and funding for girls in your community. Hispanic/Latina is defined as an ethnicity, not a race, therefore is reported separately. This information is used for statistical purposes only. Date of birth: (mm/dd/yyyy) / / # of years as a Girl Scout: School grade in Fall 2013: � Missionary � Diplomat/ Embassy � Marines � Educational Inst. � Navy � Permanent � DoD Residence � Contractor DEMOGRAPHICS Name of school: Custodial care: � Both Parents � Mother/Guardian Only � Father/Guardian Only � Other She is: (check all that apply) � American Indian or Alaskan Native � Asian � Black or African American � Hawaiian or Pacific Islander � White � Other (please specify) �...
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...required by law to have rules and regulations in place that protect homosexuals from workplace dismissal based on sexual orientation information. The case involving the Boy Scouts of America and the United Way detailed in Managing Human Resources (pp 150) provides an excellent example of the ethical and realistic issues that can arise surrounding this now common lifestyle. James Dale prided himself on instilling self-reliance and leadership in children’s’ lives as an assistant scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). After 12 years, this veteran volunteer was expelled from the BSA after they learned that he was gay because of his sexual orientation. Though the boy scouts teach young men to stand up for what is right, they did not have any anti-discrimination laws intact to protect homosexual volunteers. Dale, instead, turned to rely on the courts for help. During the court case, the state court initially ruled that Dale should be able to return as a scoutmaster, indicating that one’s sexual orientation does not drive the ability to help the scouts, but the BSA did not accept this answer. Instead, the BSA turned to the Supreme Court to get permission to release Dale of his scoutmaster duties. The United Way had been involved with the BSA for numerous years and provided support funding for various Boy Scout activities and programs. Overall, the United Way has protected its own employees and those it worked with by instilling a policy protecting employees against sexual...
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...and nailed Jeremy right in the nose. Or when Jeremy and I made a rope swing over a 7 foot rocky ravine. Or when I was spar pole climbing at philmont. I remember hiking red creek with Christian and panning for gold. Where ever wed go, we would find the best tree to climb, the best cliff to jump off of or the highest mountian. It has been a wild ride with These guys next to me, and many others, some sitting in the audience have been through it with me since day one. I wish every single one of them could share this moment with me right now. Everyone of them deserves it. Not only did my fellow scouts and friends make this possible, there were many committed leaders and adults the helped make this bridge possible to cross. May I please welcome to the front, Michael Otradovec my scout master, Andy Anderson, my philmont guide, John Roekner my venture crew leader, Steve Bracco and assistand scout master, that has always been there for me, Greg Kidd my den leader and My Project Beneficiary Mark Paulat. Unfortunately I cant present some of the most...
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...Cub Scouts Enjoy Fall Hike Sample text The Program In 1930, the Boy Scouts of America created a new opportunity called Cub Scouting for boys younger than Boy Scout age. A year-round, home-centered program used by chartered organizations, Cub Scouting emphasizes involvement between boys and their parents, adult leaders, and friends. In the multidimensional plan of the Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scouting is where it all begins. Currently, it is the largest of the organization's three membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting and Exploring.) Purposes * Cub Scouting has the following purposes: * Influence a boy's character development and spiritual growth. * Develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship. * Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body. Activities * Improve understanding within the family. * Strengthen a boy's ability to get along with others. * Foster a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills. * Provide fun and exciting new things to do. * Show a boy how to be helpful and do his best. * Prepare him to be a Boy Scout. Membership Cub Scouting, like its Boy Scouting and Exploring counterparts, follows a long-range plan to reach youth nationwide. Cub Scout membership is: * 973,442 Cub Scouts* * 570,889 Pack Leaders* * 819,296 Webelos Scouts* * 53,080 Packs* * 303,073 Tiger Cub Teams* What is Cub Scouting? Boys in the first through fifth grades (or...
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...school cadets are to suppose to tell you where to turn and move forward or BOOM! You were blown up. I got the cadets hype up after making bet the cadets that the cadre and I would do push up if I got through the minefield. Obviously I would mess up so then the next time the cadet would do push up, they aren’t very good at it so everyone had a good time, so I left with the golf cart to meet up at the headquarters, getting everyone lined up for dinner at the cafe, it was chaotic but it did look good going there. I sat with the cadres’ at the corner, talking countless hilarious stories with each other. After dinner the instructors and cadre was getting everyone situation for lights out at 0900, with sleeping bags and assigning tents of course boys and girls had to sleep in different tents except for the cadres. A unreasonable sense that we made the choice to sleep outside watching movies on the phones, eating a whole lot of junk food and talking, while everyone else was sleeping. The cadre had to do night watches 2 hours each, and only 2 people and I would watch because everyone was knock out at 3 AM. I watch the night the whole night and morning and didn’t get much sleep but after it reach morning at 0700 everyone was up and running, I wasn’t the best mood but I got through the morning Physical Training (PT) and help the middle school train for the morning competition drill team and Individual Drill Down (IDD) that each battalion had to be in. I was helping the cadets who wasn’t the...
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