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system: You are Chris Baxter, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Lorne White about "Ceremony to dispose of an old worn out U21:00:1204/23/95".

They wrote:
LW> Any ideas about Canadian traditions, and
LW> differences with USA ones would
LW> be appreciated.
LW>     For example, Canadian Troops break the flag in
LW> Horsehoe to open our
LW> meetings. I've heard that USA Troops raise the flag. Is it true and
LW> why the difference?

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assistant: Hi Lorne... you mentioned:
I don't know of any specific traditions for the disposal ofthe Canadian maple
leaf flag other than burning in a solemn manner. As our flag is only 30 years
old this year, 'traditions' such as the American "I am your flag " speil have
not yet developped. As for separating the colors like the Americans do....
have you ever tried to cut out a maple leaf ??? IMHO,the best way to dispose
of the Canadian flag is by burning in a modest-sized fire, intact.
Yup, this has always posed problems in the coordination of flag breaking
ceremonies at international camps and events. I'm not sure of the reason for
the difference, although I like our method (breaking) much better. Another
difference in flag protocol is the method which is used to fold the flag. The
Americans use a triangular pattern, while we use a rectangular/rolling
method.
This would seem to be an interesting topic for discussion... I'm sure that
you will get plenty of replies <g>
TTYL
Chris Baxter
4th Kingston Scouts
Kingston, Ont.
system: You are Patrick De Gagne, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Chris Baxter about "US/Can. WB".

They wrote:
> While WB II candidated do not work a specific ticket, there is a 3-6
> month period between the termination of the outdoor section  course,
> and the actual end of the WB II course. During this time, the candidate
> is expected to applie the new knowledge and report back to course trainers
> periodically.

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assistant: Hello Chris
I'd like to point out that in the province of Quebec we do have to choose 10
"Points of Learning" which we feel we need to improve on at the end of the
last Woodbadge weekend and then for 3-6 months must apply our new knowledge
at our weekly scout meetings and at least one weekend camp or special
activity and put specific work towards those 10 points.  We must also keep a
written journal of all Scouting activities during this period, including
planning and a description of how we achieved to complete each point of
learning.
Once we feel we've completed out 10 points of learning (which does take 3-6
months!) we then get in touch with our trainer and submit the Journal.  After
reviewing it he then decides if we have earned the Woodbadge or if more work
is needed.
As far as I know about the BSA's `tickets', our points of learning sounds
similar.
Take care!
Pat
system: You are Jerry Mercer, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Melissa Burton about "Re: exploring".

They wrote:
MB> Well, if anyone here is from Arlington you should be proud
MB> to know that the APD Explorers made themselves 2nd year
MB> State Champs yesterday.  6ft trophy baby!  Go us!!!
>                 Congradulations !!

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assistant: Hello Scouter All!
Well I'm not from Arlington but I am from Texas and it doesn't matter if I
was from the moon I would still say
YIS Jerry Mercer
system: You are The Duke, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Scout Books & trades".

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assistant: Greetings Scouts & Scouters!
   I have been away from the echo for sometime. My name is Bruce Jolly, I am
SysOp of TRUE GRIT BBS. A Family, Boy Scout, DeMolay & Masonic BBS, in
Vancouver Washington.   1-360-737-8977, FidoNet 1:105/127.
   I am also a member of the Vancouver ELKS #823, who is the sponser of the
BSA troop I am also the Scout Master of, which is BSA Trp 316, in the Cascade
Pacific Council.
   316 has been chartered now by the ELKS for 67 years, and while that in
it's self is not as long as many other troops, we have a impressive list on
file of 154 EAGLE SCOUTS, from my troop, which we believe to be a record.
   To honor Scouting & Trp 316, the ELKS are creating a Scouting Museum, in
our lodge. I am in dire need of the first 3 editions of the Boy Scout
Manuals, as well as period uniforms, patches and other Scouting items to go
in this worthwhile cause.
   I can buy or trade you for these items, and would also like to hear from
our brothers & sisters outside the U.S.A. for items of Scouting from your
countries. Donations of course gladly accpeted.  :-)
   If any of you could help me with this project, I would be in your debt, as
would my lodge. You may contact me through this echo, or my BBS via the
number & FidoNet address as listed.
   Thank you for your time, and may all your trails be happy ones.
                      Yours in Scouting,
                         Bruce Jolly
system: You are Gary Wright, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Melissa Burton about "exploring".

They wrote:
MB> Well, if anyone here is from Arlington you should be proud
MB> to know that the APD Explorers made themselves 2nd year
MB> State Champs yesterday.  6ft trophy baby!  Go us!!!

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assistant: On Apr 23 22:56 95, Melissa Burton of 1:130/701 wrote:
I'm not from Arlington but Congratulations....
It is really nice to see the Trophhy once again is in the Best District :-)
Gary
system: You are Helen Hawkins, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jim Newman about "Fundraising".

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assistant: Hi,
       Thanks for such a quick response....I've written all of your ideas
down and plan to bring them up at our next Group Committee meeting.
       My snail mail address is:       50 Pottinger St.
                                       Lindsay, Ontario
                                       K9V 3X8
       Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
                               Yours in Scouting
                                       Helen
system: You are Helen Hawkins, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Chris Baxter about "Hi...again!".

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assistant: Hi,
       Thanks for your ideas....One of the other groups here in Lindsay did
the Trails End popcorn and in a two week campaign raised $700.00...Not bad.
They found it was better to take the orders from public and then purchase
only what was required to fill the orders...Another group not too far from
here and still in our District purchased the popcorn first...several months
ago and only very recently has sold enough to pay for the popcorn and come
out ahead with $67.00.  If in future we choose to do the TrailsEnd we'll take
the orders first.
       Had thought about doing maybe a "Penny Harvest" but with the recent
"Change for the Environment" campaign that might not be a good idea right
ow.
Also thought about maybe doing a Canadian Tire Stash  somehow...not quite
sure...Usually people have a bit of Canadian Tire money lying around
somewhere..Anyway..thanks again...
                               Helen Hawkins
                               Chairperson
                               6th Lindsay
system: You are Helen Hawkins, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Alan Vickers about "HI!".

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assistant: Hi Alan,
       Perth eh?  A friend of mine is originally from there...his family is
still there as well...His name is Eric Dean...not in the scouting movement
though...As for John Jones, I myself haven't heard of him, however I've only
been in Lindsay for about seven years...
       Thanks for your reply, I've got a few responses.  This past week we
did a mall display here in town to collect pledges for Scoutrees and tie it
in with Earth Day and the planting of 50,000,000th tree.  Didn't do too
adly.
This Thursday we're having our annual potluck family banquet which should be
a huge success.. Carl Coulter of the Toronto Argonauts is going to be our
guest
speaker and all the boys in the group are so excited...Carl grew up in
Lindsay and was also involved for several years in Scouts so we're all
looking forward to hearing him speak...
               If you come up with any new fundraising ideas, let me know,
                               Helen Hawkins
                               Chairperson
                               6th Lindsay Scouts
system: You are Lorne White, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jerry Mercer about "Flag Ceremony".

They wrote:
JM>LW>     For example, Canadian Troops break the flag in
JM>Horsehoe ^^^ Please explain ?
JM>Does this mean you stand in a horsehoe and open the flag from a
JM>folded  condition ?
JM>We, our pack, do toast, if at a dinner or banquit, or at least
JM>recognize all  visitors to every meeting. However a toast to the
JM>queen would be out of order  here.

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assistant: Dear Jerry:
Yes, the Scouts stand in their Patrols, end-to-end, forming a horseshoe
or "U" shape, with the Scouters and the Flag Pole(s) across the open end
of the "U". The Flag has been pre-rolled & raised to the top of the pole
with the halyard looped into itself so that, when it is pulled, on command,
the flag breaks forth gloriously into the breeze [lots of hot air from the
Scouters?] while the Troop salutes. We have no pledge because the flag is
considered to be the symbol of the Monarch & country (I say this as someone
who is a dying breed as a Monarchist), and the salute is a statement of
Loyalty. The Scout Promise also includes Duty to Queen & Country.
At the end of the meeting, the Colour Party, on command, lowers and folds &
ties the flag (ready for hoisting to the masthead at the next meeting),
and hands it to the Scouter for storage.
Still looking for someone with Canadian or (British) [darn those Russians
for stealing the word "Commonwealth", meaning that we have to explain which
one we mean...] Commonwealth military tradition who can explain
how to dispose of a worn Flag. What is done in Churches with the dedicated
Colours of the various Regiments? Do they hang there for all time?
Why is it out of order for to toast the health of our Queen, Jerry,
when we toast the Office of your President, as a courtesy? We certainly
aren't offering to join the US Army, nor would you be declaring your
undying loyalty to Her Majesty as Queen of Canada. There must be some
major principle here that has developed over the years.... Anyone
know the theory of this?
One last question Jerry: where is Trinidad, Malakoff - Circle 10?
and what is "WDL Pack 345 Tool"? (Thanks for lots of info in your Origin
tagline!)
yis
Lorne White, Scout Counsellor
 1st Sherkston Troop
 Port Colborne Dist., Niagara Reg., Ontario, Canada
system: You are Lorne White, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Charles Miller about "BBS Origin".

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assistant: Charles:
    Could you please ask your sysop to include City, Province, Country &
hone
in his Origin tagline so that we know where you're from? Thanks!
yis
Lorne White, Scout Counsellor
 1st Sherkston Troop
 Port Colborne District, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
system: You are Lorne White, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Randy Culpepper about "BBS Origin".

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assistant: Hi Randy:
    Thanks for your good ideas on fund-raising.
    Woudl you mind asking your BBS sysop to add City, Province, Country
& Phone to his BBS Origin tagline so that we can actually believe that
you're from Baton Rouge. .  .   !
yis
Lorne White, Scout Counsellor
 1st Sherkston Troop
 Port Colborne District, Niagara Region, Ontario Canada
system: You are Lorne White, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Dan Storm about "Welcome Aboard!".

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assistant: Dan:
    Do I guess that you are with Ridgeway Venturer Company who is advised
by Barbara BABIJ? Glad to have you aboard this echo, and hope you make lots
of new scouting friends with many new ideas from around the world.
    Now, when are you going to invite my Scout Troop (10 boys, 3 Scouters)
to go sailing with you?!?!?!?
yis
Lorne White, Scout Counsellor
 1st Sherkston Troop
 Port Colborne District, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
system: You are Tom Jaworski, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ron Boyd about "Scouters with a Ham Radio".

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assistant: Thanks QSO .. I operate usually on 160 meters on cw .. running all of
50 watts to a douple 500 foot longwire, tied together with 450 ohm open
feeder line into a beatup Johnson Matchbox .. I admit that I have a ton
of space to run antennas ..   I did not get on the air this year on the
Jamboree-on-the-Air because I was out of town... I was the Chief
Engineer in the Radio TV newsroom at the 1981 and 1985 National
Jamborees .. That was a blast and a half.. especially when we had a TV
crew go to a particular Troop early in the morning and watch them wake
up.. Get out of a tent and there we are.. Lights, camera, Sat-Dish and
Mikes ..   Hello Radio !!!!
73  de Tom WA1MJE
system: You are Chris Baxter, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Patrick De Gagne about "US/Can. WB".

They wrote:
PDG> I'd like to point out that in the province of Quebec we do have to
PDG> choose 10 "Points of Learning" which we feel we
PDG> need to improve on at the end of the last
PDG> Woodbadge weekend and then for 3-6 months must
PDG> apply our new knowledge at our weekly scout
PDG> meetings and at least one weekend camp or special
PDG> activity and put specific work towards those 10
PDG> points.  We must also keep a written journal of
PDG> all Scouting activities during this period,
PDG> including planning and a description of how we
PDG> achieved to complete each point of learning.

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assistant: Hi Pat...
I took my Wood Badge II (Scouts) at Tamaracouta in the fall; the course was
sanctioned by the Quebec Provincial Council. We did not have these "points of
Learning" which you mention in your post. We were not expected to keep a
jounal either (although our troop always keeps a written record anyways).
After the outdoor section of the course, we had to apply the knowledge
acquired at the course in our own troops for the designated 3-6 month period.
After 4 months, all of the candidates met at the Dorval Scout Center, and we
discussed how we implemented the course material within our troop's program.
As the training team for my course has been running the Fall WB II at
Tamaracouta for the past 5 years, I don't believe that the "Points of
Learning" method had ever been applied (although it sounds like a good idea).
TTYL
Chris Baxter
4th Kingston Scouts
Kingston, Ont.
system: You are Chris Baxter, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ron Boyd about "Ceremony to retire BSC flag".

They wrote:
RB> display case is an excellent idea ! I was just
RB> wondering....has your troop ever had to dispose of
RB> an old Canadian flag, or do you know the procedure
RB> for doing it up there ?
RB> I'm just curious.

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assistant: Hi Ron, you asked....
As mentioned in a previous post, the most common method of disposing a
worn-out Canadian flag is by burning in a modest fire. As far as I know, this
practice coincides with the desires of our country's Chief Protocol Officer.
Our flag (the maple leaf) has only been around for 30 years, and as such, we
have not developed a rigorous ceremony (like the U.S. "I am your flag..."
speil). As far as I know, the flag is burned whole... it would be quite
difficult to cut out the maple leaf <g>.
TTYL
Chris Baxter
4th Kingston Scouts
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
system: You are Chris Baxter, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Adam Boyd about "Hello...I am New To This Conference".

They wrote:
AB> Please let me hear from you. I am new to the world of BBSs, echos, f
AB> fidonets, etc., and have a lot to learn. Happy Scouting !

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assistant: Hi Adam....you mentioned..
Welcome to the echo ! It would seem as though your whole family is on the
Scout conferences (assuming that Ron is your dad and Eric is your brother). I
send many messages to your dad and though I'd take the time to say "Hi" to
you as well. You will probably meet a lot of people through this conference
(there are many people your age here). In an earlier message, I mentioned
that I am studying Environmental Science (with a specialization in chemistry)
at university... let me know if you need help/have questions about your
environmental science merit badge.
I hope you enjoy your time on this echo... I know I have !
YIS
Chris Baxter
4th Kingston Scouts
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
system: You are Patrick De Gagne, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jerry Mercer about "Ceremony".

They wrote:
> LW> For example, Canadian Troops break the flag in Horsehoe
>                                                       ^^^
> Please explain ? Does this mean you stand in a horsehoe and open
> the flag from a folded condition ?
> Yes. We dor raise the flag or if indoors we post the flag by carring it
> from the back of the auditoriem to the front and placing it in it's
> We then say the pledge while saluting, or placing our hand over
> heart if not in uniform.

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assistant: Hi Jerry!
Yup, the troop stands at attention in a horseshoe and one Scout gets to break
the flag.  A flag break does involve opening up the flag at the top of it's
mast from a folded condition.  We do this outdoors or indoors (on a short
indoors mast).
Indeed, I experienced that for a summer while working in a non Scouting
summer camp down in the US a few years ago.  They raised the flag to the tune
of a bugle every morning, but not once did I hear them pledge.  I can still
remember the squeeking of the pulley every morning ;)
After the flag is broken we salute, that's all.  I've heard that some troops
sing our national anthem, but I've never once seen that.
Take care!
Pat
system: You are Patrick Lam, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Melissa Burton about "explorer".

They wrote:
MB> hello............any explorers

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assistant: How 'bout a Canadian Venturer?
pat
Trinity-Rosemount Venturers
system: You are Patrick Lam, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Stacy Martin about "Reply".

They wrote:
SM>      Sorry about the sloppy qouting job, it's the first time I've
SM> ever done that. First off, Williston is in North Dakota, near the
SM> western border, just north of the Missouri river.
SM>     I don't know of a Rover group in my area, but we do have them
SM> here, we see them at our annual fall regional camp. Also at the
SM> camp, other troups there have girls, however, as I have previously
SM> stated, my troup doesn't. There's not much else for me to say
SM> really, but if you have any questions about our scout troup, or
SM> Regina itself, please ask.

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assistant: OK.  Too bad I can't remember why I mentioned Williston at all.  <G>
Now you can get more practice in quoting this message, too.
It's good that you know Rovering exists.  Too many people don't.  I
think that I didn't know a single Rover until I'd been in Scouting for
6 years or so.  Now I know a lot of Rovers.  :)
I guess you'd be thinking of joining a Venturer Company first though.
Venturers can be a lot of fun.  It's usually not that good to stay in
Scouts till 16, I find.  The Scout programme (in Canada) is designed
for people 11-14, after all.
What has your Scout troop done lately?
I've never been to Regina.  Maybe someday I'll visit Western Canada.
It would be a good experience.
pat
system: You are Andres Sciarrillo, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Patrick Lam about "Totem Names".

They wrote:
PL> The leaders chose the names for the first-year Cubs, after a week of
PL> summer camp.  The name is an animal & an adjective.. like "Friendly
PL> Racoon".  I think that one part of the name is a good thing the
PL> leaders have noticed in the Cub; and the other part is a bad thing the
PL> leaders have noticed, that the Cub should try to change.

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assistant: Hello Patrick!
Thursday April 13 1995 00:12, Patrick Lam wrote to Andres Sciarrillo:
Ah! It's quite different here. Here Cubs only use names that refere to the
Jungle Book. And they are called Chase Names. 'Nombres de Caza' in spanish.
The rest from Scout to Scouters use TOTEM NAMES in the way you've described
before. Exactly.
Thank for your kindly message !
... We have phasers; I vote we blast 'em!
Peter ;-)
From Buenos Aires, Republica Argentina.
system: You are Andres Sciarrillo, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Patrick Lam about "WOOD BADGE".

They wrote:
PL> Can you send Internet email?  If you can do that, then I can give you
PL> some internet addresses of UK Scouters.
PL> I also believe that Ian Ford is active in the UK.  You can try to
PL> write a message to him, but I don't know if I've seen a message from
PL> him lately.

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assistant: Hello Patrick!
Thursday April 13 1995 00:12, Patrick Lam wrote to Andres Sciarrillo:
Yes my Internet address is andres@khantown.satlink.net. Would you please send
me those addresses. Will be apreciated !
Neither do I :-((
... It was such a lovely day, I thought it was a pity to get up.
Peter ;-)
From Buenos Aires, Republica Argentina.