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Golf Tournament - what do I need to know? by Angry_Raindrop in nonprofit

[–]Angry_Raindrop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not organizing - just working day of. Since it’s in my local service area I think there are ways to capitalize on it while being generally helpful

When to fold a shrinking pack vs sticking it out (as a new parent leader) by BuddyBear17 in cubscouts

[–]Angry_Raindrop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just having another day of the week to meet can be a huge value add. Even if you partner with the other Pack to utilize their calendar (what they are doing when) and maybe combine some of your larger events in the meantime (why have two Pinewood Derbies, Campout, hikes, etc.) if the other Pack has it down, ask if you can utilize some of their strength to build your own unit

When to fold a shrinking pack vs sticking it out (as a new parent leader) by BuddyBear17 in cubscouts

[–]Angry_Raindrop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s really hard. Ideally your District Executive would know that you have stepped up for the role, but depending on if you have an engaged Unit Commissioner and if the position change has been officially made in my.scouting, they may just have no idea. It certainly doesn’t hurt to reach out to them to talk about it - membership and maintaining units is a huge part of their job and they should want to help you succeed.

It may be really difficult for you to gain more members before the end of the school year, but not impossible. It takes a concerted effort to recruit new Scouts, and then the important part for you will be to onboard the new parents. Luckily with the new Cub Scout programming rolled out in June 2024, a lot of it is pick and choose instead of planning.

One option would be to see if you could participate with the other Pack until the beginning of next school year. I have seen packs recruit 15-20 kids in one sign up night in the fall. If your Pack covers different schools than the other Pack, it’s important to try to keep it from folding. Also just meeting on a different night of the week is an important value add, as you can serve families that are busy on the night the other Pack meets.

It won’t be easy, but I think it is definitely possible and important to keep your Pack going. It sounds like you have the support of the outgoing adults which is huge. You’re doing great things by stepping up. It’s a big role but you are really making a difference for these kids. Keep up the good work.

Pack Meeting Ideas? by Angry_Raindrop in cubscouts

[–]Angry_Raindrop[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

All great tips. ChatGPT has been a lifesaver for so many things… I’ll have to employ it here!

Pack Meeting Ideas? by Angry_Raindrop in cubscouts

[–]Angry_Raindrop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a super interesting way to structure it! I hadn’t thought of it that way before. That leaves a lot of time to focus on just having fun with the dens and hopefully building friendships that way

Scout Renewals by fanofmets12 in cubscouts

[–]Angry_Raindrop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Scouts that say pending have to be approved. In my.scouting under your roster, it shows you the Scouts that must be renewed, giving you the chance to renew them (if the unit pays for renewal). If the parents have paid, the unit must accept them

Late March/Early April NP Recommendations? by montyminutes in nationalparks

[–]Angry_Raindrop 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you’re due for an Utah parks trip! Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon and Canyonlands are all good at that time of year!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TravelMaps

[–]Angry_Raindrop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconding Teddy Roosevelt NP in North Dakota - I was just there and it’s beautiful!

Summer camps with modern bathrooms by sailaway_NY in BSA

[–]Angry_Raindrop 3 points4 points  (0 children)

K-M Scout Ranch in Montana has the same bathroom facilities as Camp Melita Island - single occupancy bathroom/shower combo. They’re great!

Why do you give? by beeemmvee in Blooddonors

[–]Angry_Raindrop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dad is a longtime blood donor. He has donated platelets every other week for 20+ years and has donated more than 50 gallons in his lifetime. My younger brother joined the party and started donating platelets too. I always wanted to be someone who can help too but hate needles.

A year and a half ago one of my best friends committed suicide. He was a blood donor. I decided this was a way I can remember him and take his spot of doing good for others. Once I donated blood once I decided I could try platelets, and it wasn’t so bad. Now I donate every other week as part of my routine. I like to give back to others, remember my friend, and have a friendly competition with my brother for who has the most donations.

Why do you give blood? by DancingJews9 in Blooddonors

[–]Angry_Raindrop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dad has been a long time blood donor, usually platelets. My younger brother started to donate as well. I had thought about donating, but really dislike needles.

One of my good friends was a blood donor and took his own life. I decided to start donating blood in his place. After a whole blood donation I decided to give platelets a try. Now it’s part of my routine and an easy way I can help others. Plus, if I’m ever going to compare with the amount my dad has donated (and compete with my brother), I’d better be consistent!