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system: You are Paul Yelk, 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 Dave Wood about "Re: Job Descriptions".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Dave Wood to All <=-
DW> If anyone has written job descriptions for various Scout and Scouter
DW> positions I would like to obtain a copy of them.

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assistant: BSA publishes pocket sized cards that have the responsibilities of all
the unit positions.  There are 8 cards per sheet and one sheet per unit
(except 2 sheets for cubs).  Check with your NEW! scout office to see
if they have them.  They used to have catalog numbers 4262 thru 4266.
If I'm reading the new Scoutings Library of Literature (1/94 edition),
it appears the new catalog numbers are 34262 thru 34266.
... It's a proud moment for a Scoutmaster when a Scout earns his Eagle.
system: You are Paul Barber, 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 Allan Anderson about "Scoutmate Canada".

They wrote:
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AA> I was on the beta testing team to try out Scoutmate Canada,
AA> but I haven't heard from the author in over 8 months.  Has
AA> anyone out there experienced anything of this program?

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assistant: I don't think I've heard of this program until now.  Would you please
 tell us what is its function and by whom it is written?
 Scouter Paul
���  Paul Barber   ���  INTERNET: paubarb@village.ca    FIDONET: 1:244/317
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___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
system: You are Brian Wenzel, 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 "Fort George".

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assistant: To anyone who attends the Fort George Scout Campaign I have 3 or 4
hats, muskets and backpacks for the price of just picking them up.
If you are interested please call Anne at (519)893-2014
system: You are Larry Palmer, 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 "CONFERENCE".

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assistant: To All members of Scouting:
Don't forget to register for the St. Lawrence Regional Conference to be held
in Elgin Ont. at the High School.
This is going to be a major event in this area, date is the March 25th.  time
is running out, get registered and get your name in for the sessions you wish
to attend.
If you need more information, contact your Commissioner, or if all else fails
call Arnel Pattemore at (613) 283-1225, or Larry Palmer at (613) 267-5410.
Plan to attend, we even have a session on Electronic mail etc.
See you there!!
Larry.
system: You are Merl Whitebook, 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 "Eagle".

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assistant: Ron:
You bring up an interesting point.  While we have not had the transfer scout,
we have had scouts attend "out of Coucil" Merit Badge Fairs, and come back
with a hand full of MB's.  (including such things as Family Life and
Citizenship and *.*)  We have a rule that Eagle required MB's must be
completed within our troop.  At the same time a requirement for the
completion of the MB is demonstrating how the MB has been incorporated to
your "Scouting life style".
You are right, it seems to make a difference.
YIS
Merl Whitebook
... BBS: A method to triple your phone bill.
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 Al Smith about "E-Mail".

They wrote:
AS> Our Troop is currently attempting to make contact via E-Mail with
AS> as many foriegn scouts as possible.  Any foriegn scouts please post
AS> e-mail in reference to your country and it's scouting program.

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assistant: I guess that would be me.  I'm from Canada, and I belong to Scouts
Canada.  I am a Venturer here, which is our program for people 14-18;
Scouts ends at 14, with an option to continue until 16.  I'm also a Cub
leader with a pack here, too.
Scouting works a little differently in Canada.
pat
Trinity-Rosemount Venturers / Anjou Cubs
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 Paul Thomas about "HI".

They wrote:
PT> Hello out there.  I'm looking for a fellow Scout to talk to.
PT> Anybody interested?

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assistant: Well, I'm not a Scout, but I am a Venturer in Montreal, Quebec.  Is
that OK?  :)
I used to be a Scout, until I turned 16, at which point I joined a
Venturer Company.  Now I'm starting to look for a Rover crew to join
when I turn 18.
What would you like to talk about?
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 Neil Craig about "Pen-Pal".

They wrote:
NC>         Well, in response to your question, I still have a fare
NC> bit to do before I get my Chief Scout.  I still need all of gold
NC> citizen, and conservation, along with one 25km hike.

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assistant: Don't give up.
Until the end of September; well, you have about six months to do it.
The 25km hike should be done in the summer.  The other stuff you should
be able to do in your spare time, at home (except for some of the
Conservation requirements).  Do that as soon as possible.
Actually, I did my 25km hike with a Venturer from the company I was
joining, and another Scout.  If you can't find anyone else to go with
you, that's an available option.
I earned my Chief Scout's Award in December of '93.  (The Troop
Court-of-Honour, to decide if I was active for a year or not, was four
days before the 'deadline', 3 months after you join a Venturer
company.)  I guess I can say it's a pretty badge.  :)
Are you planning to join Venturers?  It can be a lot of fun.
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 Mike Bingley about "Uniform".

They wrote:
MB> I didn't mean that it would replace it-I like the beret, if they
MB> got rid of that I'd be most upset (before the new uniform came it, I
MB> was trying to track down one of the old Venturer Berets, but now
MB> they're a common item).

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assistant: They had Venturer Berets?
I've seen the old Venturer uniform from time to time (and I think the
tie idea is silly.. but that could be just me; not a tie person.)  I
never saw a beret to go with it though.  What colour was it?
One of the 'problems' people had with the old uniform was that there
were too many options available.. something to keep in mind.
pat
system: You are Michele Bruhn, 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 "Re: campfire.zip".

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assistant: RB*Scouts, and am thoroughly enjoying myself...having loads of fun. I just
  *finished up the Boy Scout Wood Badge this past fall, and am now working on
m
  *ticket (Bobwhite). That was a great way to get a refresher course on
scoutin
  *and was a lot of fun.
Sorry to snoop in.  I know what Wood Badge is, but what is a "ticket"
(Bobwhite).  What kind of training is that, something you take after
doing Wood Badge?
And I wonder if when our friend who signs himself "and a good old
Bobwhite too" refers to having taken this course?
                              Michele
 * 1st 2.00b #431s * Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural
stupidity.
system: You are Tres Coker, 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 "Staffer......".

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assistant: I am a Lifeguard at Camp Tukabatchee in Prattville, Alabama, and I am
interested in contacting some other Lifeguards who teach any Waterfront
Merit Badges at any other summer camps. If you have the time could you
please EMAIL me your responce so I can ask you some questions and talk
to you in general.
                                       Thanks,
                                       Tres Coker
                                       Montgomery, AL
                                       Troop 222
system: You are Harold Stein, 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 Doug Middleton about "Re: campfire.zip".

They wrote:
DM>Campfire.zip is a file of several other zipped up files of ideas for
DM>scouting.  It includes such ideas as skits, songs, games, fundraisers and
DM>recipes for camp outs.  It also has ideas for campfire programs.  It has

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assistant: Is the file on the internet? If NOT, where can I call to get a copy of
your file?  Thanks!  Harold S.
system: You are Jim Parkhurst, 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 Brian Wenzel about "Scoutworks".

They wrote:
BW> I just thought I would ask if there is anyone who knows what has
BW> happened to Scoutworks, and are we going to have another program up
BW> and running in time for registration in September. It seems a shame
BW> that we have put all of this time into a data base and now we have no
BW> use for it. Any comments??

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assistant: Hello Brian!
Wednesday March 15 1995 07:58, Brian Wenzel wrote to All:
Ok, dumb question - NOT! What IS "Scoutworks"? What was its function?
Jim
system: You are John English, 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 "Re: Leaders".

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assistant: All right, Ron!
  I am just finishing up about 6 years as District training chr.
(2 dists., 2 councils) and am moving on to ADC, Cubs.  I've been CM
of Jurassic Pack 90 for 10 years.  I'm in my 2nd year as Cub Day Camp Prog.
Dir.  I'm a single parent.  My Cub Scout is 24 and is in doctoral studies in
Washington State.  He can't wait to graduate, get a job, and get back into
Scouting.  BTW, is your Wood Badge Cub Trainer or Boy Scout Leader?
John
And a good old Bobwhite, too...
NECS-33
system: You are Brian Wenzel, 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 Don Craig about "Fort George".

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assistant: It is a renactment of the War of 1812.
All of the scouts and leaders are dressed in period costume
The boys are given a tour of the fort and they also have several
battles that they participate in.
They usually have a parade to downtown Niagara- on- the- Lake and
march in a parade formation to the center of town and then have
about an hour or two to shop in the stores.
The campaign usually takes place on the third weekend of September.
It is run by GTR Scouts Canada c/o Bruce Sellors
They usually have between 500 - 600 boys participating.
system: You are John Meed, 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 Brian Wenzel about "Scoutworks".

They wrote:
BW> I just thought I would ask if there is anyone who knows what has
BW> to Scoutworks, and are we going to have another program up and running
BW> in time for registration in September. It seems a shame that we have put
BW> all of this time into a data base and now we have no use for it.
BW> Any comments??

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assistant: On (15 Mar 95) Brian Wenzel wrote to All...
appened
Brian, according to what I've heard, Scouts Canada has put a hold on any
further development of ScoutWorks. I guess there are some serious problems
with the program and the national council is not sure it wants to throw any
more money into the project.
//john
...  Don't worry guys, we're not lost! guys???
system: You are John Meed, 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 Doug Middleton about "campfire.zip".

They wrote:
DM> Campfire.zip is a file full of scouting things to do.  It has
DM> everything from skits to songs to dutch oven recipes to fund raisers,
DM> and a whole lot in between.  Once you unzip everything, you have
SF> almost
DM> 3 meg of helpful hints and games. I am sure that there are many ideas
DM> that you would find interesting and useful in there.  If you are
DM> interested, leave me your snail  mail address and I will get a copy of
DM> it in the mail to you.  I am sure you will enjoy it.
SF> Could you send me a copy of it too?
SF> Stephen Frazier
SF> 3615 24th Ave N.E.
SF> Norman, Oklahoma, 73071
SF> I can use either 3.5" disks or 5.25" disks.
SF> Thank you.

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assistant: On (14 Mar 95) Stephen Frazier wrote to Doug Middleton...
Doug, I would also like to receive a copy of the file. My address is
John Meed
318 Fulton Dr.
Regina, Sask.
S4X 1W4
CANADA
Thanks.
//john
... ... Panic is never encountered by a Scout who's prepared.
system: You are Lionel Fowler, 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 Christopher Baker about "Re: RE: CAMPFIRE.ZIP".

They wrote:
> Yes the file is available for freqing using the above name.
CB>
CB> on second thought...
CB>
CB> since it is 1.47 MEGs and you are in Canada, i think i'll
CB> look for a U.S. file-request source. [grin]
CB>
CB> thanks, anyway.
CB>
CB> TTFN.
CB> Chris

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assistant: Christopher Baker wrote in a message to Lionel Fowler:
No problem, I am running 288 if that helps any. Not sure of your rates down
south, but I know it doesn't cost me any more calling California then calling
the next Province in Canada.
         Lionel
system: You are Lee Payne, 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 "Possible Pen Pal".

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assistant: Hello All!
I'm a 14 year old scout from Lindsay, Ontario.
I like to ski, go canoe tripping, bike, camp, and be a scout!
I am working on my Pathfinder (Gold badge level) and was wonndering if there
were any other scouts out there who share similar interests that I could
write too.
I would like to be your pen pal so please write me!
l8er,
Lee
system: You are Joe Sager, 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 Clay Watson about "What is Your Favorite camp?".

They wrote:
CW> Hello,
CW> I am clay watson a first class scout and I was wondering what was
CW>some of your favorite camps and what was you favorite place to go
CW>to summer camp. Personaly my favorite camp is sid and my favorite
CW>summer camp is lonesome Cedar Ranch and my favorite camp was the
CW>first summer camp ever had at Lonesome Cedar Ranch It was a blast
CW>please let me know what some of your experances are and don't
CW>hesitate to write me mail I like mail but i dont get verry much.
CW>thanks, Clay Watson

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assistant: Joe was over heard talking to Clay Watson regarding What is Your
Favorite camp?  ---------
Hello Clay...although it's been a long time since I went to summer
camp (1979), my favorite was always El Rancho Cima. I was actually on
staff there for a few years and enjoyed the hiking, horse back riding
and swimming in the river.
Closer to where I grew up there is Camp Strake, in fact I live closer
to it now than when I was a teen. It also an excellent camp both for
weekend camping a summer activities.
I am an Eagle Scout with all three palms, I received my God and
Country Award. I also participated in the World Jamboree in Idaho in
1968.
How close are you to completing your requirements for Star?
Joe
system: You are Bob Morris, 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 Merl Whitebook about "Eagle".

They wrote:
MW> Ron:
MW> You bring up an interesting point.  While we have not had
MW> the transfer scout, we have had scouts attend "out of
MW> Coucil" Merit Badge Fairs, and come back with a hand full of
MW> MB's.  (including such things as Family Life and Citizenship
MW> and *.*)  We have a rule that Eagle required MB's must be
MW> completed within our troop.  At the same time a requirement
MW> for the completion of the MB is demonstrating how the MB has
MW> been incorporated to your "Scouting life style". You are
MW> right, it seems to make a difference.

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assistant: Merl Whitebook wrote in a message to Ron Boyd:
Merl, while you make some valid points, you should read the Policies and
Procedures Manual from National concerning the "additional" requirements
which you are placing on your Scouts.  National clearly states that no one
may place additional requirements upon a Scout in the completion of the
requirements for rank advancements.
While your "rule" about where and how a Scout completes one of the "Required"
Merit Badges may be fine for you, don't be surprised at some point in time
where a parent takes exception to your standards.
I am anxious to hear from you how a Scout "Demonstrates" how the Swimming MB
has been "incorporated into his 'Scouting life style'".
In Scouting and Brotherhood,
    Bob
District Advancement Chairman, Pioneer District, Quinnipiac Council
system: You are Allan Anderson, 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 Paul Barber about "Scoutmate Canada".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Allan Anderson to All <=-
AA> I was on the beta testing team to try out Scoutmate Canada,
AA> but I haven't heard from the author in over 8 months.  Has
AA> anyone out there experienced anything of this program?
PB> I don't think I've heard of this program until now.  Would you please
PB> tell us what is its function and by whom it is written?
PB> Scouter Paul

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assistant: Paul Barber mumbled about Scoutmate Canada to Allan Anderson (15 Mar 95
20:09:26)
It is a Group tracking program, actually you can manage
multiple Scout Groups with it.  The author is Kevin Coleman,
from New York.  The program had a few bugs left to be
worked out, but essentially it was a good program.  The
file date on the file is 07-17-94.  I was using it to keep
track of my Scout Patrol, but was waiting, patiently, for
the release of the program free of bugs.
The program will allow you to track badge requirements
(Challenge badges are handled better than using ScoutSys),
and a complete growth from Beavers to Venturers.  I even
set it up to monitor two groups, and had two separate
databases running.  The software was a nice piece of work,
so I would like to know if anyone else has any experience
with the beta testing.  As for you, Scouter Paul, I think
that, now that you have inquired about the software, we
might be able to get the author to pursue a finished
product.
Scouter Al
... "Yield to temptation, it may not pass your way again." - L. Long
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 Ron Boyd about "forms".

They wrote:
RB> I would also be very interested in a program with all the
RB> forms on it. Let me know if there is one.
RB> Thanks...

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assistant: Ron Boyd wrote in a message to Jerry Mercer:
In a mental lasp after a long camping weekend I mistakenly told someone that
Troopmaster was Available as Shareware on Dave's board. I then took a little
business trip and upon returning I discovered my mistake. With appologies to
all the shareware programs are Cub Mate and Troop Tracker (see Dave's
response to Michele Bruhn in the scouter Echo) I am not aware of and would
also like to see a set of standard BSA forms for the computer. If any one at
national is listening <g> I could scan all the forms but surely they are on a
disk someware allready. We just need to find out who has them and then
implement the correct bribe/threat to get them <BG>
YIS  Jerry M.
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 John English about "Re: forms".

They wrote:
JE> Hi,
JE>   Try Troopmaster.  It has everything you could want for the
JE> BSA.   Troopmaster Software Inc.
JE>   P.O.Box 416
JE>   Palmyra, VA  22963-0416

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assistant: John English wrote in a message to Jerry Mercer:
Thanks I have thought about this but severe budget restraints make it
imposable at this time I'll just have to stick to the try before you buy stuf
for now.
YIS  Jerry M.
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 Andy Wilcox about "Pen pals".

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assistant: From David Mercer
Deer Andy Jr.
I am very sorry I waited so long to write back, but last Friday (3-10-95) we
went to Las Vegas. On the trip there was only desert. Boy am I sick of
deserts. We stoped in Calafornia and I made a new friend.
        What a POG is they are round cardboard disks that you stack up then
throw a larger disk at them and see how many you can turn over. You get to
keep the ones you turn over and who ever turns over the most wins. Then you
start over and can play as many rouns as you want.
Your friend David
P.S. Do you want a kitten? My cat had 5 kittens yesterday, If you do, send me
your address.
[Fathers Note] I don't think this would work out as the cat might not look to
good after a trip to PA. in the Mail
YIS  Jerry M.