They also have a 68 year old man that is excited about becoming a Scout. I have known this gentleman, and I mean a real gentleman, for almost eight years. He attended one of our Troop meetings and decided he wanted to join. As of this date, he has faithfully attended and participated in a short-term camp. Do to the age-appropriate element, I have made him an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Competency is the question.
Well, I pondered this question for almost a week. I then decided, to still make him an Assistant Scoutmaster. This in no way diminishes his value as a person. He deserves to be treated with respect and given an opportunity, with the least amount of ridicule, to be a leader. And neither does his mental handicap take away from his responsibility to lead with accountability.