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system: You are Antony Lacey, 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 Keith Davies about "Bit's  & bobs".

They wrote:
KD> Hi Antony,
KD> My wife, Anita works on the new Coventry Business park on the A45
KD> where the old Rover works used to be, so I'm no stranger to running
AL>> I do have a QWK packer ..... it's well used to!
KD> Aha, I must have missed it, sorry.
KD> Then there's the Gang show the following week.....I'm having truble
KD> finding the time to go to work!!!
KD> Have you tried the local library for the Guide, they should have a
KD> copy or at least be able to get one for you to have  alook at.

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assistant: Keith Davies previously gibbered to Antony Lacey ...
 Hiya Keith...
Ah! The ever expanding site! ;-))
It was being used to test some Scoutcars for the national races recently!
No problems ....
Give up work! <bg>
I've tried every local library ;-(
But I have found someone that can help .... a student! One that's useful for
something ;-)))
He's also a Venture Scout ... or was until he started University ... a
potential Leader !!
system: You are Rick Jurgens, 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 Boerm about "penPal".

They wrote:
-> Hey Rick, What Up? What Is The Name Of Your BBs And Your Node Number
-> Mine Is 1:3802/230. The Name Of My BBs Is " The Star-Fighter ". There
-> Is A Troop Here In Town With The Same Troop Number. I'm The Troop
-> Scribe. Well Glad To Here From You. I Run Remote Access 2.50 And Have
-> ALL Of The Icee's Running. maybe Some Time I could Mail You Or You
-> Could Mail Me.....Well Later's

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assistant: Ohh nothing really...  Sorry to hear about the Texas Rangers, but the
Yankees must move on :-)...  My node number is : 1:2630/118 ..  My BBS
name is Mr. Luckys BBS...  I run PCBoard, which is a very good BBS
software.. I have been up and running for about 2 years now..  How
abbout you?
                                        Yours in scouting,
                                    Rick Jurgens
                                    SPL - Troop 368
                                    Sabattis Adventure Camp Staff
system: You are Rick Jurgens, 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 Scott Hanchar about "Fun".

They wrote:
-> Hello everyone, I am scott Hanchar from troop 8 barrington Rhode
-> island.  My troop has been having many scoutmaster problems, you know
-> one person wants to be scoutmaster and the committee doesn't want him
-> even in the program.  Also many kids are leaving the troop because
-> they say it's just not fun anymore.  The PLC and I have tried our
-> hardest to make meetings fun but our sense of fun is not the hit-em
-> hard rough-em up stuff, any suggestions?  Also our troop has been
-> having problems recruiting, esp. from the cub scouts.

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assistant: Scott,
        The reason that the kids arent having fun anymore is becuase of
the Senior Patrol Leader..  Can I ask what your normal meeting is like..
Comming from a troop of about 80, I probally can help ya :-).. What kind
of recruiting events does your troop offer to the cub scouts?
                                                Yours in scouting,
                                        Rick Jurgens
                                        SPL - Troop 368 Berkeley Hgts NJ
                                        Sabattis Adenture Camp Staff
system: You are Bill Nangle, 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 Robert Beauregard about "joint camping!".

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assistant: Hi Beau,
You sound as busy as I am!!  I have just given up my Rover Crew to another
advisor to take on the ADC Scouts job.  I think I was better off before!
I have tried to make contact before with councils in Washington but have
never received a reply, and it is so rare to see a Scouter from there on the
net.  Glad to have made contact with you.
We have three very active troops up here and all are interested in joint
activities.  We have some great camps as I'm sure you do to.  Have your boys
ever been up for the Vancouver Coast Region Nite Hike?  We normally see a big
number of US Scouts up for that, but I'm normally to busy to talk to them.
Last year we had three troops up from Whitby Island NAS.  One of their
Patrols won the event!
I understand you have to talk to your Scoutmaster, I understand.  Hope to
hear from you soon.
YIS
Bill
ADC Troop
Moody Ioco District
Port Moody,  BC, Canada
system: You are David Chessler, 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 Scott Hanchar about "FUN".

They wrote:
>    Hello everyone, I am scott Hanchar from troop 8 barrington Rhode
>    island.  My troop has been having many scoutmaster problems, you know
>    one person wants to be scoutmaster and the committee doesn't want him
>    even in the program.  Also many kids are leaving the troop because
>    they say it's just not fun anymore. The PLC and I have tried our
>    hardest to make meetings fun but our sense of fun is not the hit-em
>    hard rough-em up stuff, any suggestions?  Also our troop has been
>    having problems recruiting, esp. from the cub scouts. --- FMail/386
..->132

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assistant: On 4 Oct 96, 06:25pm, Scott Hanchar wrote to Everyone
on the subject of "Fun":
There are sometimes good reasons for that which you may not be
aware of. I forced one adult out of the program because he
overreacted when someone ducked his son under water, and was
threatening to sue. He had been an eagle scout, and would
probably have been my successor as scoutmaster, but we can't put
up with people who threaten to sue.
We forced an adult out of the program when he was found in a
closed tent with a scout at scout camp.
Steal the bacon? Radioactive Isotope? There are a lot of good
games in Woods Wisdom, which is a loose-leaf book of ideas for
scoutmasters. Someone should buy a copy, and you should plan
these at your patrol leaders conference, once a month. The SPL
runs it, and the SM or ASM helps with ideas.
Recruiting from cub scouts is best done by adults who get in
contact with the cubmasters. Boys can help by acting as den
chiefs. These are good leadership positions for first class
scouts who need leadership to be star, and they help bring cubs
into the troop that the den chief came from.
                David Chessler  (david.chessler@mix.cpcug.org)
         Assistant Scoutmaster           Camp-Trained Adult Volunteer
             Troop 240, BSA               Junior Girl Scout Troop 870
      National Capital Area Council        Girl Scout Council of the
"The best outdoor program in the Council"       Nation's Capital
... E-mail:
...1:109/1111
.....david.chessler@mix.cpcug.org
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system: You are John Etling, 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 Wadowick about "New in Scouting".

They wrote:
PW> Mentioned at our Pack 24 adult committee meeting about doing more
PW> with BBS's, conferences, etc, and got shot down promptly by a
PW> computer illiterate Scout Master.  I run a family "G" rated board,
PW> myself.

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assistant: RE: A message Paul Wadowick wrote to All: New in Scouting
You might want to "enlighten" your "computer illiterate" Scoutmaster that a
merit badge could be earned by the Scouts if any of them would be
interested.... AND you could be the merit badge counselor...
Why would the Scoutmaster have "final" say in what the Cub Scouts are doing
anyways??  Is he a committee member?  If so is he the ONLY committee member
besides you?  I played the same type of game when I started the cub pack in
PA. a few years back and "debated" enough with the committee that the
Scoutmaster decided since he didn't control the meetings anymore (simply a
committee member) he neglected to show for further meetings... and about 75%
of my ideas went thru the rest of the committee.  Therefore causing the pack
to increase from 12 boys to over 30 in one year... MAKE IT FUN, KEEP IT
SIMPLE... word of mouth makes for better recruitment...
Basically what I'm saying is this... if you want it DO it.  Introduce your
boys to a computer at your home or where ever and watch them blossom... and
they will.
Any further questions, please feel free to write me at 1:237/10 or Email me
at jaetling@neont.com
     Regards;
     John Etling
     Asst. Scoutmaster           (Past Cubmaster)
     Troop 11                    (Pack 601)
     Warren, Oh.                 (Uniontown, PA.)
system: You are Scott Hanchar, 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 David Chessler about "FUN".

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assistant: Thanks for the Ideas Dave, but it seems that I have a hard time getting my
troop for ANYTHING.  We went on a TOW campout this past weekend, and two
patrols had three guys, and the venture crew had six.
I'm in the venture crew and all of us are in High school, and as
you've probably ecnountered, we all have different schedules.  How can we
make things so that kids my age will drop things to go camping. And also do
you have any ideas for High adventure trips?
Scott Hanchar
Troop 8 Barrington, RI
Narragansett council
Pokanoket district
 P.S. I am a member of the Order of the arrow, I only have my service project
left for Eagle, and am 15 years old.
How about You?
system: You are Scott Hanchar, 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 Rick Jurgens about "Fun".

They wrote:
RJ> -> Hello everyone, I am scott Hanchar from troop 8 barrington Rhode
RJ> -> island.  My troop has been having many scoutmaster problems, you know
RJ> -> one person wants to be scoutmaster and the committee doesn't want him
RJ> -> even in the program.  Also many kids are leaving the troop because
RJ> -> they say it's just not fun anymore.  The PLC and I have tried our
RJ> -> hardest to make meetings fun but our sense of fun is not the hit-em
RJ> -> hard rough-em up stuff, any suggestions?  Also our troop has been
RJ> -> having problems recruiting, esp. from the cub scouts.
RJ> Scott,
RJ>         The reason that the kids arent having fun anymore is
RJ> becuase of
RJ> the Senior Patrol Leader..  Can I ask what your normal
RJ> meeting is like..
RJ> Comming from a troop of about 80, I probally can help ya
RJ> :-).. What kind
RJ> of recruiting events does your troop offer to the cub
RJ> scouts?
RJ>                                                 Yours in
RJ> scouting,
RJ>                                         Rick Jurgens
RJ>                                         SPL - Troop 368
RJ> Berkeley Hgts NJ
RJ>                                         Sabattis Adenture
RJ> Camp Staff
RJ> --- PCBoard (R) v15.23/M 5
RJ>  * Origin: Westfield DataLine * Westfield, NJ * 908-654-3178
RJ> (1:2630/112)

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assistant: Our meetings start off with an opening, which is usually poorly planned
because the PL's don't know what they have
Then we go to patrol corners, where the patrols are given tasks to do(ex. set
a patrol meeting date or make a menu)
Then we have a demo, and since the demos drone on for such a long time, they
waste the meeting, and bore us to death.
Next we have game, and the PL who is running it tries to make teams, but the
kids just go on what team they want to and it makes the teams way unfair.
next we have advancement where all of the uner-first class scouts pair up
with all of the over-first class scouts,  Sometimes we have merit badges
going on then too
We finish off the meeting with a closing, which is again poorly done, because
everyone wants to leave.
--
Recruiting?
we haven't done very well in the past but at our TOW weekend our TROOP
ORGANIZED a few more recruiting events such as a Pawsox night( (minor league
Baseball), a providence bruins night ( a minor league Hockey Team), and a
Father son weekend.  Do you have any others?
I hope so,
Scott Hanchar
Troop 8 barrington, RI
Pokanoket district
Narragansett council
Life scout age: 15
Position ASPL- Advancement Chief
system: You are Glen Cameron, 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 Boerm about "Alaska".

They wrote:
>  > Any Scouts or Scouters in Alaska, out there?  Would love to
>  > chat, eh?
>  >  YIS
>  >  David Giles, BCSc (BSA) Scoutmaster 3rd Widdifield Troop
>  > North Bay, Ont. CANADA
> It's Cold Over Here.......I Need A Peen-Pal. I'm 13 And In troop 242
> I'm Currently A Star-Scout And In The 8th Grade. I Have A BBS " The
> Star-Fighter " (512)578-9588. I'm In FidonET My Address Is
> 1:3802/230. Please Reply!
> Later's
>                       -=<-CHRIS->=-

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assistant: * In a message originally to All, David Giles said:
But you are in Texas - David was looking for Scouts/Leaders from Alaska.
Both David and I are Scout Leaders in North Bay, Ontario, Canada.  David is
the ScoutMaster and I am the Group Committee Chairman.
What would you like to chat about?
YIS
Scouter TentMonster
system: You are David Giles, 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 Boerm about "Alaska".

They wrote:
CB-> * In a message originally to All, David Giles said:
CB-> > Any Scouts or Scouters in Alaska, out there?  Would love to chat,
CB-> > eh? YIS David Giles, BCSc (BSA) Scoutmaster 3rd Widdifield
CB-> > Troop North Bay, Ont. CANADA
CB-> > --- FMail/386 1.20 * Origin: BEEB's PRISON:Corbeil,Ontario,Canada
CB-> > (705)752-4207 (1:225/360)
CB-> It's Cold Over Here.......I Need A Peen-Pal. I'm 13 And In troop
CB-> 242 I'm Currently A Star-Scout And In The 8th Grade. I Have A BBS
CB-> " The Star-Fighter " (512)578-9588. I'm In FidonET My Address
CB-> Is 1:3802/230. Please Reply! Later's -=<-CHRIS->=-
CB-> ^  ^ * * &

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assistant: Victoria, Texas, eh?  I was in Brownwood with the Comanche Trail Council in
1995.  It doesn;t get cold there!
David Giles
system: You are Joerg Lipovcek, 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 "Searching druid names of trees".

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assistant: Hi All!
Im looking forward to find the druid-tree-names of the following
english-tree-names ....
BIRCH
ROWAN
ASH
ALDER
HOLLY
HAZEL
ELDER
OAK
(DRUID's were members of the ancient celtic priesthood of Britan, Ireland,
and France, before the Christian religion!)
Anyone out there who can help me ?
Groetjes & be prepared,
                        Joerg
system: You are Robert Beauregard, 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 Wadowick about "New in Scouting".

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assistant: Welcome to the scouting family!
keep it simple keep it fun!]
system: You are David Giles, 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 Bill Nangle about "R & R".

They wrote:
BN-> Any chance of getting a copy of your three page Rules & Regs? Sounds
BN-> like something I could use out here.
BN-> Get the badges yet?

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assistant: Not a problem.
Yup. I sent some back.  Glen will be following up shortly, when we get a new
Troop badge, and more District & Region badges.
Dave
system: You are Tim Tufts, 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 "Action Story".

They wrote:
:> Tim Tufts (Akela 127th A Pack Calgary)

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assistant: I'm looking for the words to an action story I heard 3 years ago on my way to
CJ93.  It was the story of the Indian brave "Falling Rock" and Princess
"Running Deer".  If anyone knows the words to this story I would really
appreciate a copy of them.  If you do, maybe you could send me a message or
send them in a text file to the File Area of this BBS.  Thanks for any help.
system: You are Dick Baumann, 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 "BACKPACKERS WEB SITE".

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assistant: Date:         Thu, 10 Oct 1996 12:28:50 GMT+0200
From: Oliver Power <9664645@RGO.SUN.AC.ZA>
Subject:      Backpackers.com - A Brilliant Site!!
Just wanted to inform everybody about a BRILLIANT new site for
indpendent travellers. www.backpackers.com is a site that allows
people to register for a FREE email web based email address - in
other words: travllers are able to access their email from any
internet cafe, public library, etc by logging into the
Backpackers.com site. From their, they can respond to email, send new
messages, etc. A BRILLIANT idea!
Furthermore it has:
a) an excellent travel magazine,
b) searchable database of Internet Stations ( places where the public
   can gain access to the internet, eg. cybercafes)
c) Travel Buddies - a function  that allows travel partners to be
   found for tour next trip to Nepal, etc
Check it out!!!  -   www.backpackers.com
========
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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 14:00:36 +-100
Mountain - Online Only Mountaineering Magazine - issue 5 -
is online!!!! More feature articles, plus Readers Contests.
ALL back-issue articles online, PLUS a NEW mailing list
for mountaineers and climbers.
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system: You are Rick Jurgens, 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 Scott Hanchar about "Fun".

They wrote:
-> Our meetings start off with an opening, which is usually poorly planned
-> because the PL's don't know what they have
-> Then we go to patrol corners, where the patrols are given tasks to do(ex.
-> set a patrol meeting date or make a menu)
-> Then we have a demo, and since the demos drone on for such a long time,
-> waste the meeting, and bore us to death.
-> Next we have game, and the PL who is running it tries to make teams, but
-> kids just go on what team they want to and it makes the teams way unfair.
-> next we have advancement where all of the uner-first class scouts pair up
-> with all of the over-first class scouts,  Sometimes we have merit badges
-> going on then too
-> We finish off the meeting with a closing, which is again poorly done,
-> because everyone wants to leave.

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assistant: they
the
First of all I would suggest this.. In my troop we have 3 meetings a month.
n
the 4th tuesday of the month we have a Seniors meeting.. Were all the Seniors
and people with a postion of responsiblity plan the next 3 meetings and the
campout.  Its thier imput that I use to make a plan for the next 3 meetings.
Ususally we have groups of 3 weeks on eaach subject.. For example last 3
meetings were on advancment.. The next 3 meetings are going to be working of
First Aid.
          The opening and closing should be very important.. Such as the flag
ceremony and the Scoutmasters saying at the closinng.  You should make sure
that you have everyones attention...  The game should include everyone.. Such
as a game like kickball.. Try to stay away from scouting games that are dull
or
boring becuase then the meetings will be dulll and boring.. Make the meeting
fun...  Have them look foward to the next meeting but they always learn
something...  The next thing is that you should do Campout planning during
he
scout meeting.. You shouldnt have another night set aside, becuase 2 nights a
week for scouts is a little much... Use Troop Guides as the advancement
people.. Put a troop guide in each of the patrols which they work on
advancement... Give them recordss on the status of each patrol memeber of
thier
advancement.  All those over First Class should be put in a patrol and a
Seniro
Patrol.. Also dont have the merit badge sessions there otherwise your troop
will be an eagle factory.. let them go on thier own and earn the merit
adge..
Thats the whole idea :-)..
                              Just some suggestions :-)...
                                Rick Jurgens
                                SPL - Troop 368 Berkeley Hghts, NJ
                                Sabattis Adventure Camp Staff
system: You are David Chessler, 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 Scott Hanchar about "FUN".

They wrote:
>    Thanks for the Ideas Dave, but it seems that I have a hard time
>    getting my troop for ANYTHING.  We went on a TOW campout this past
>    weekend, and two patrols had three guys, and the venture crew had six.
>    I'm in the venture crew and all of us are in High school, and as
>    you've probably ecnountered, we all have different schedules.  How can
>    we make things so that kids my age will drop things to go camping. And
>    also do you have any ideas for High adventure trips?
>    Scott Hanchar
>    Troop 8 Barrington, RI
>    Narragansett council
>    Pokanoket district
>     P.S. I am a member of the Order of the arrow, I only have my service
>     project left for Eagle, and am 15 years old.
>    How about You?

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assistant: On 13 Oct 96, 07:18pm, Scott Hanchar wrote to David Chessler
on the subject of "FUN":
If the trips are interesting enough, they'll go. But figure
they'll make only half the trips. Once a month.
High adventure? We sent crews to Philmont and Sea Base this
summer. Next summer we're sending a crew to Maine. We also
usually do a 50 miler during the summer. (Make sure you have
plenty of adults for that one: some will wimp out, usually with
foot troubles.)
What about hiking a section of the Appalachian trail, perhaps in
the White Mountains of New Hampshire, or the Berkshires of
western Mass? What about doing the Long Trail in Vermont? What
about canoeing the Connecticut River?
My son got eagle some years ago. And I'm about 3 1/2 times your
age.
                David Chessler  (david.chessler@mix.cpcug.org)
         Assistant Scoutmaster           Camp-Trained Adult Volunteer
             Troop 240, BSA               Junior Girl Scout Troop 870
      National Capital Area Council        Girl Scout Council of the
"The best outdoor program in the Council"       Nation's Capital
... E-mail:   ->132     1:109/1111     david.chessler@mix.cpcug.org
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