--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: C3T00010 Date: 03/23/95 From: PAUL BARBER Time: 12:02am \/To: ALLAN ANDERSON (Read 4 times) Subj: Scoutmate Canada -=> Quoting Allan Anderson to Paul Barber <=- AA> databases running. The software was a nice piece of work, AA> so I would like to know if anyone else has any experience AA> with the beta testing. As for you, Scouter Paul, I think AA> that, now that you have inquired about the software, we AA> might be able to get the author to pursue a finished AA> product. Thanks for the description, Scouter Al. It indeed sounds like a good program. Is the author on-line? I'd be happy to help spread the product in my neck of the woods. Scouter Paul ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- PCBoard (R) v15.21/M 10 * Origin: Programmers Guild BBS (1:244/317) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: C3U00000 Date: 03/21/95 From: JIM PARKHURST Time: 10:32pm \/To: BRIAN WENZEL (Read 4 times) Subj: Scoutworks Hello Brian! Monday March 20 1995 18:07, Brian Wenzel wrote to Jim Parkhurst: BW> Scoutworks was a database program set up to register all members in Sounds like a project without a mission! Hope something falls out of the fallout! Jim --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: MUDdy Waters Point - Cedar Park, TX (1:382/29.2) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: C3U00001 Date: 03/22/95 From: CHRIS BAXTER Time: 12:00pm \/To: DAVE HULTBERG (Read 4 times) Subj: WOOD BADGE Hi Dave.... sorry to bud in ... you mentioned: DH> I can't speak for Wood Badge outside the USA, but I though it would be intersting to compare the U.S. training system with our Canadian system. In Canada, there are two levels of wood badge training. Both are offered in each of the sections bevears, cubs, scouts, venturers, rovers ?(seldom if ever), service team, and training. The WB I is a week-end long course which highlights the important aspects of the section and introduces you to ceremonies, badges, dealing with youth etc.. At the end of the course, you are awarded the Gillwell woggle. The WB II course is either offered in the week-long or three-weekend formats. For most sections, the course is held completely outdoors. I took my part 2 in the fall (WB II) at Tamaracouta Scout Reserve in Quebec. We were split into patrols and were expected to act as though we were in a scout troop (except for the misbehaving and whining :) ). Throughout the weekends, we camped as a patrol and did the majority of the activities/sessions as a troop. Over the couse of the three weekends, I received more handouts and info. than I have in all of my university courses combined this year ! The course focussed on every aspect of scouting from campcraft and program planning to group dynamics and patrol/troop spirit. At the conclusion of the three weekends/ one week, there is a three-six month 'waiting period' during which you apply the things you learned over the course. At the end of the waiting period, the 'troop' meets again for a final night of discussion concerning they way in which the new knowledge is applied. Only after this meeting have the participants finished the course. The Gillwell beads and necker are then presented by district council at their convenience ( I just received mine on Monday). It is possible to get a third or even a fourth bead if you take the trainer section of WB II. DH> In my case I have one last item to finish before I DH> can receive my beads, DH> woggle and Gilwell neckerchief. Congrats in advance! Wear 'em with pride... if your courses are anything like ours, you've earned them ! DH> Dave Hultberg, ASM Troop 196, Keystone Area Council DH> and a good old Bobwhite too! NE-VI-36 Could you please explain the BobWhite thing? Is this your Gillwell patrol name? Our patrol was the Rockets (not my suggestion ). Does the line 'and a good old BobWhite too' come from the Gillwell song? Back to illwell....etc. Chris Baxter 4th Kingston Scouts Kingston, Ontario, Canada. --- Maximus 2.02 * Origin: From Beyond the Event Horizon (613-353-6495) (1:249/109) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: C3U00002 Date: 03/22/95 From: FRED HELD Time: 02:46pm \/To: JOHN ENGLISH (Read 4 times) Subj: Woodbadge Requirements Saw your note on Woodbadge requirements. As of this year the 2-years of service after scout leader training is no longer a requirement. We are just starting our spring training in our area (St. Louis) and that change was highlighted. I'm not sure what the impact will be. --- ConfMail V4.00 * Origin: MDC/RCC Fido's 'PUP' (314-830-2272) (1:100/210) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: C3U00003 Date: 03/23/95 From: PAUL BARBER Time: 05:50am \/To: RON BOYD (Read 4 times) Subj: New Badges -=> Quoting Ron Boyd to Paul Barber <=- RB> kid. I really believe that some of our merit badges, such as cooking, RB> wilderness survival, orienteering, and pioneering, should be on the RB> required list for Eagle. They are what Scouting is all about to me. Oh Point well made, Scouter Ron. Keep the out in scOUT. At the same time we need to produce well rounded individuals, so other areas of interest are important too. Having reflected for another moment I realize that the topics you mention above are either life skills or life-saving skills - another good reason to make them mandatory. Scouter Paul 10C (50F) and climbing Hamilton, Canada ... To a frog, time's fun when you're having flies! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- T.A.G. 2.7c Beta * Origin: The GateHouse BBS (905)545-5065 & 545-7566 WHQ BBCNet (1:244/419) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: C3U00004 Date: 03/23/95 From: CLAY WATSON Time: 05:52pm \/To: JOE SAGER (Read 4 times) Subj: Re: What is Your Favorite camp? Joe, All I like to get star is by board of reviw. Will you be at the camporee this weekend at sid if you are i am in troop 153 and i am pl and the spl is scott. You will have to read this today ( 3-23-95 ) or tommorrow ( 3-24-95) and have to reply by 3:30 Pm for me to know to look for you. Thanks, Clay Watson --- GEcho 1.12 - .01 (+) * Origin: Code-3 Arlington, Tx. Police Dept. (817) 459-5345 (1:130/701) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: C3U00005 Date: 03/23/95 From: CLAY WATSON Time: 05:55pm \/To: RON BOYD (Read 4 times) Subj: Re: What is Your Favorite camp? Ron thanks for responding i am going to a camporee this weekend 3-24-95 i am in the running for oa and i am pl of troup 153 i should be star by the end of next month. Gotta Go, Thanks Clay Watson --- GEcho 1.12 - .01 (+) * Origin: Code-3 Arlington, Tx. Police Dept. (817) 459-5345 (1:130/701) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: C3V00000 Date: 03/23/95 From: ANDY MURREY Time: 09:07pm \/To: ALL (Read 4 times) Subj: NASA Hey, Are there any Indianapolis region troops who are planning to goto the Space Exploration Merit Badge Space Camp in Huntsville Alabama? Andrew Murrey -=-=- Eagle Scout 1-19-1995 --- QuickBBS 2.76a Ovr * Origin: Indiana Scouting Online (1:231/30) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: C3V00001 Date: 03/23/95 From: ANDY MURREY Time: 09:09pm \/To: RON BOYD (Read 4 times) Subj: Space Exp. > I am a Scouter in Decatur, Alabama. > Yours in Scouting, > Ron Boyd > Troop 260 > Decatur, Alabama, USA > Has your troop ever been to the Space Exploration Merit Badge weekend in Huntsville? Andrew Murrey -=-=-=- Eagle Scout 1-19-95 --- QuickBBS 2.76a Ovr * Origin: Indiana Scouting Online (1:231/30) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: C3V00002 Date: 03/23/95 From: ANDY MURREY Time: 09:12pm \/To: CLAY WATSON (Read 4 times) Subj: Hello Hello Clay, I am an Eagle Scout of Troop 120, Southport Indiana. I would have to say that my favorite camp would be Camp Ransburg Scout Reservation off of Beautiful Lake Monroe in Monroe County Indiana. YIS, Andrew Murrey -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Eagle Scout 1-19-95 --- QuickBBS 2.76a Ovr * Origin: Indiana Scouting Online (1:231/30)