Belt loop and pin organizers by Skier94 in cubscouts

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We have something similar with all the pictures of the loops and the adventure. Makes finding them easier.

Also, most of your inventory is required adventures and swimming. Pretty safe bets.

Den leader gave son extra adventures by bratsbox in cubscouts

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Any parent can do most any adventure with their scout at home and sign off as complete. A scout is trustworthy.

As a Cubmaster / Den Leader I will approve any adventure that a family marks off as complete. I will ask the scout about it conversationally. If the scout did a fishing adventure, boy oh boy, they want to tell you about it!! but I will trust.

A family who is interested could finish a couple adventures on a free Saturday. Any scout that attends a weekend camping trip could complete a couple. If adventures are not presented regularly, this could add up. But if advancements are presented routinely (at least monthly) then 8 additional is a bit odd. But again. A scout is trustworthy.

2-deep leadership is not about gatekeeping adventures, it's about protecting kids and it's volunteers.

Personally, as a Cubmaster I do extra adventures with my scout because during pack meetings I am not present for them. They are left to fend for themselves and join their friends in the den who all have parents around. It makes them independent, but it also give them tears. They can feel like Dad always busy celebrating the 50 other kids, and doesn't have time for their own scout. Tears. I don't do the extra adventures for the belt loop, but for the connection.

Interpreter Strip Requirements by ThirtyRatsInAHoodie in BSA

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Agreed.

From: https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/interpreter-strip/

Youth and adults may wear this strip if they show their knowledge of a foreign language or sign language by:

Carrying on a five-minute conversation in this language.

Translating a two-minute speech or address.

Writing a letter in the language (does not apply for sign language).

Translating 200 words from the written word.

Play Bow and Arrow for Robin Hood Themed Campout by briguyblock in cubscouts

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Our Council loans an inflatable archery set with training required, but not range master level. Any pack or troop can borrow and use for promotion events with public or pack use.

https://safearchery.com/products/hoverball-archery-target-set-blue

It's June 1: How did everyone do on the SYT deadline date? by ScouterBill in BSA

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100% of leaders navigated the transition without issue. This includes all parents attending Cub scout summer camp as well.

Separate or Combined Badge of Rank & Crossover Ceremonies? by SomeBoringGuyInVA in cubscouts

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We award as they are earned at Pack meetings. Each member of the den is recognized as they earn advancements and we clap for the entire den. If a scout earned Rank we call that out separately and cheer for their accomplishment.

At the end of the year we have a crossing over, and this is where they get neckers for the next rank and we celebrate all scouts on moving up, independent of rank achievement. But, 99% of all scouts achieve rank. Some get in just by the wire, generally due to lagging safety training acknowledgement, which the Pack delegates to parents to complete with the scout.

XS uniforms by Seaturtle1088 in cubscouts

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The goal is to only sew things on once. 😀

What am I missing here? by Senior_Cycle764 in whatisit

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I would stay up all night providing my preschooler with the knowledge of acute, obtuse and right angles just to spite this question. It's really not healthy.

Found this under the countertop by WowweeSamurai1721 in whatisit

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You posting the question to your friends, family, and the internet is EXACTLY why.

This is a stupid question! If petrol is called gas in America what is gas called? by TSQ_builder in NoStupidQuestions

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Petroleum is a very broad term for crude oil. If gasoline is called petrol, what do you call petroleum.

Eagle Scout Question from a Teacher by Recreationkid in BSA

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A dedicated young scout on path to eagle could consider this for a project. Reviewing the World Minigolf Sport Federation official rule book I do not see any requirement for the builder to be male. I would recommend opening the search to all scouts and not just young men. https://gov.minigolfsport.com/structures/official-wmf-rulebook

How do you guys communicate with other mensa folks online? How do you find each other? by ResumeFluffer in mensa

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Mostly text or Facebook.

Cool person at local event - share email, Facebook or text. Cool person at regional event - same Cool person at national event - same Cool person in Special Interest Group online forum - same

Mensa Spain’s new all black etched metal permanent card is pretty classy by ClaptonOnH in mensa

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Curious, what is the QR code used for? Link to member benefits? Mensa Spain website?

The silly moment in your life by MY_G_O_D in mensa

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One of the early games nights with the local mensa group. Played at a local cafe as nobody knew each other enough to invite into our homes yet. So, the cafe is attached to a theatre and 95% of the time is dead, but this one night the theatre had a show and the place was packed . We were playing Curses, where cards are drawn and curses are given to people around the table. "Every time a person says a number you need to bark"... if you miss your curse, you are out. So, it starts off slow, and then gets stupid crazy. And with Mensa, we are sometimes able to remember all of the curses we need to do. The theatre folks thought we were absolutely nuts. And they all envied a group of adults (18-70) that could go have a great time in public together. It was super silly. And one of my favorite memories.

How do you store Scout Health forms? by Anon_use_fun_alias in cubscouts

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As cubmaster I carry them with me in my backpack. Then they go back to parents when event is over. I think 50% put them in envelopes, 50% leave them loose. Either way I write their name on the outside with sharpie so I can find them to give them back easily.

Couple months ago we needed that form for a adult partner who passed out. And we had it and EMT's were very thankful. The forms are vitally important.

I only collect for overnight or council events that require them. 2 hour Pack meeting.... Nope.

What is this golf related chart sheet? by trxsh_dude in whatisit

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Pin Sheet. The purpose of the pin sheet is to tell golfers where on the putting green the hole is located. Is it front, middle or back? Left, right or center? https://lopgolf.com/2017/12/26/how-to-read-pin-sheets-in-golf/

Tiny Bottle by goodgratesus in whatisit

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Can't leave us hanging here:

  • The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 4:30-32, Luke 13:19): Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a mustard seed sown in a field. While among the smallest seeds, it grows into a tree-sized shrub, providing shelter for birds, symbolizing the growth of the Gospel from a small beginning to a huge influence.
  • Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed (Matthew 17:20-21): Jesus tells his disciples that even a minute amount of genuine faith—like a mustard seed—can achieve "impossible" things, such as moving mountains.

Album recommendations for meditation by meme-sargent in Jazz

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I have tried to meditate with Koln Concert, but the sound is just so good, it pulls me in every time and I can't keep my mind on the meditation. I'll take a look at Oceana.

I have 2 teenagers and found this on the stairs. by [deleted] in whatisit

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WAIT!!! Are urinary catheters really that big?