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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 All about "Www - Nat'L Council Site".

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assistant: The following is an extrat of a letter given to me by the local
council office:
SUBJECT:  World Wide Web - National Council Site
. . . This site has been approved by our Executive Board and will be
operational April 15, 1996,  The address is:
     http://WWW.bsa.scouting.org
The objectives of this new medium are as follows:
1.  To provide national information that would help volunteers,
    parents or youth make a decision to join the movememnt if they
    meet our standards of leadership and membership.
2.  To provide national information that will assist all levels of the
    BSA delivery system.  The local council must continue to be the
    primary source of information, products and services for our
    volunteers, parents and members.  This web site will direct the
    user to look in their telephone directory for their local Boy
    Scout council.
(end of extract)
It appears that the BSA is getting into the Web - finally!!!!!
... International Scouter Echo - Scouting Friendship via computers
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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 Patti Dana about "Re: Sailing".

They wrote:
-> Have you done it?  What can youtell me about it?

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assistant: Yeah, its really alot of fun. You can do diffrent trips.. Like you can
go and sail down to the Bahamas or you can just sail around. You have a
poffessional captain aboard and at times the scouts can sail the boat.
Everyone can get Scuba Certified.  Snorkling is alot of fun.  Sail
around for a week or so.  There are beds underdeck or the people can
sleep updeck which is alot of fun.  Its just really alot of fun.  And it
is certainly something which I will remember for the rest of my life!
                                        Rick Jurgens
                                        Troop 368- Berkeley Hghts. NJ
                                        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 Frank Palazzi about "Sailing".

They wrote:
->    Our Scouts did this last summer--we had them all take a
-> navigational
-> course put on by the coast guard--it was much more meaningful for the
-> boys when they realized they were all certified navigators!  As far
-> as the cost, nothing a little extra fundraising couldn't handle...If
-> they really wanted to do it, they'd raise the money--and they DID it!
-> Went to Florida from Boston by Amtrak and even stopped a day in
-> Washington!

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assistant: Yeah, it was something that I will always remeber.  It certainly was
worth it. Although we took a plane down to Miami.  But hey, it was fun!
You enjoy it?
                               Rick Jurgens
                               Troop 368 Berkeley Hgts, NJ
                               Sabattis Adventure Camp Staff
system: You are Adam Bauer, 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 Jeff Perry about "Patches".

They wrote:
-> Do you have a "World Conservation Badge" It takes about 1 year to ear
-> because it is so complicated. Like you haf'ta go to 5 camps and clean
-> out rivers. Really hard.
-> I've heard a little bit about Order Of The Arrow, what is it excactly

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assistant: I don't have it, I could but I've got a lot to do lately with my 18 in
a few weeks. I just have to earn one of two merit badges and I'd have
all the requirements.
It's a subdivision of BSA, which is for scouts who exemplify the scout
law, and help others. It's really an honor, you have to be elected in by
you fellow scouts. You then go to an ordeal, where your purposes are
said, and its told in wises by the actors which are dressed as indians.
I really can't describe it very well, I've been in for over 2 years but
its one of those things you have to be a part of to really understand.
Adam
system: You are Patti Dana, 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 "Re: Sailing".

They wrote:
-> Have you done it?  What can youtell me about it?
RJ> Yeah, its really alot of fun. You can do diffrent trips.. Like you
RJ> can go and sail down to the Bahamas or you can just sail around. You
RJ> have a poffessional captain aboard and at times the scouts can sail
RJ> the boat. Everyone can get Scuba Certified.  Snorkling is alot of
RJ> fun.  Sail around for a week or so.  There are beds underdeck or the
RJ> people can sleep updeck which is alot of fun.  Its just really alot
RJ> of fun.  And it is certainly something which I will remember for the
RJ> rest of my life!
RJ> Rick Jurgens Troop 368- Berkeley Hghts. NJ Sabattis Adventure
RJ> Camp Staff

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assistant: Wow Rick!  That sounds great!! Can you tell  me more about it?
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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 Bob U'Ren about "Press".

They wrote:
>     I was wondering if your troop goes to Hessel's Scout
> Rally.  Our
> troop has been going to the rally for the past two years.
> This year we
> have been invited to the Rendevous in Canada.  Our troop was
> the Black
> Sheep Patrol in this past year.

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assistant: No, Bob; I've neverheard of that Scout Rally.  We are in Northern Ontario.
Rendezvous in Canada?  Do you mean ur National Jamboree, CJ '97, in Thunder
Bay?  My Troop plans on going.
David
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 Gil Sanders about "scouting".

They wrote:
> I have a lot of kids who are interested in this conference
> please
> respomnd......
> --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12
>  * Origin: 18 WHEELER ONLINE  (1:105/764.0)

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assistant: * In a message originally to All, Gil Sanders said:
Hi Gil:
I am a Scoutmaster with the 3rd Widdifield Troop, in North Bay, Ont. Canada.
Welcome aboard!
Where are you calling from?
Yours in Scouting,
Scouter David
system: You are Nicole Pelky, 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 Lori Davis about "New User".

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assistant: Hi, I just signed on. I really don't know how to use it, but I guess I will
find out eventually.
* SPITFIRE v3.5
The HomeStead BBS Yucca Valley, CA 619-228-1204 1:202/911.9
system: You are Kassie Pelky, 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 Lori Davis about "New User".

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assistant: Hi, I just logged on. You wanted us  to tell you when we logged on. I am
here. Bye then
* SPITFIRE v3.5
The HomeStead BBS Yucca Valley, CA 619-228-1204 1:202/911.9
system: You are Linda Pelky, 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 Lori Davis about "New Users".

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assistant: I signed on both of my kids today. Nicole wants to know if she can give the
number out to any of her friends that may have a modem. I told her to wait
until we heard back from you. I did not know if you would want a bunch of
teenagers on the system. Let us know.
By the way, how was your overnighter last Saturday? Well that's it for now,
talk to you soon.
* SPITFIRE v3.5
The HomeStead BBS Yucca Valley, CA 619-228-1204 1:202/911.9
system: You are Alan Vickers, 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 Jeff Perry about "TEST MESSAGE".

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assistant: Hi Jeff.
I will do what I can to get you in touch with our Ventures who went to
Holland. Can you send me a message with your Snail Mail address so they can
drop you a line if they are not on the BBS. I am not going to CJ97 but my son
Paul is going on service. I don't know if we will have any Scouts going out
as we only have 3 in our troop this year. Hope to hear frm you soon.
Y.I.S.
Alan.
system: You are David Phillips, 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 Robin Clay about "HELLO".

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assistant: High, just a short message to say that it is nice to see you on the bbs.
David S. Phillips
BSA Troop 226
Walnut Creek, California
USA
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 Bob U'Ren about "Scouting".

They wrote:
> David,
> Just wondering if you were still up an' runnin'.

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assistant: David is off line temporarily - phone problems - but he will return shortly!
Scouter Glen
system: You are Randy Edwards, 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 "Scouting, of course!".

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assistant: I've been involved in Scouting since 1965, I live in Peterborough Ontario
Canada and would like to correspond with others who enjoy (or are as crazy
about) Scouting as I am. Currently I am looking for a troop to be a leader
with but I am still trying to be as active as possible, always ready to learn
something new. If anyone wishes to become penpals by "Snail-Mail" leave a
message and I'll leave my address, Yours in Scouting, Randy. TTYL
system: You are Bob U'Ren, 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 Giles about "knives".

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assistant: Dave,
I hear that they are trying to ban knives.  That's not right...
I'm in Ishpeming, Michigan so we aren't getting much of the issue.
would you fill me in on this?  What is a Scout going to do with a knife
besides what is needed?  Scissors are just as sharp and willing to cut.
If you look at it, if they ban knives, only the head people of the
country ( government (?)) will be able to carry a knife.
Bob U'Ren
system: You are Jodi Crisp, 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 Boyce about "venture scouts/rangers".

They wrote:
-> Hi Jodi.  I'm the Captain of the 144th Lake Bonavista Sea Venturer Wa
-> Company in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  We run a very successful progra
-> here, with over 300 members within the community alone.  Most of the
-> members of "our" group have been in scouting for about ten or eleven
-> years, this being my fourth year as a Venturer.  If you are
-> interested still, let me know and I can supply a few of our ideas
-> (mostly pertaining to camps, climbs, canoes, and community service).
-> Yours in Scouting...
->
-> --- Maximus 2.02
-> * Origin: CalScout BBS [Calgary, AB] Scouts Canada Calgary Region
-> (1:134/248)

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assistant: hello.. thanks for replying. I'd love to hear some of your ideas and
stuff. Thats still a bit of a problem in our unit.. but not as much as
the poeple not always getting on and stuff which is our biggest problem
t the moment, don't suppose you can solve that one too? :)
system: You are David Phillips, 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 Giles about "SCOUTING".

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assistant: Hi:
You asked for a response.
Where are your Scouts located?
Can you tell us a little about your Scouts?
Cordially,
David Phillips (Adult Scouter)
system: You are Stephen Dall, 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 "LOST SCOUTMASTER".

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assistant: I am looking for my Boy Scout Troop Leader from 1959 to 1962.  His last
name was Raush.  He lived in Diamond Springs in Norfolf, later called
Princess Anne, and now Virginia Beach Virginia.
I joined the Cub Scouts in St Marys Academy in Norfolk Virginia in 1956
until 1959.  I then Joined the B.S.A. in 1959 and we had our meetings in
Bayside School.  I moved to San Diego and was in the B.S.A. in El Cajon
for a year then for a year (1963) in Bremerton, Washington.  I went into
the Exployers in 1964 and 1965 on Lemoore NAS.  I then enlisted in the
service and got a free all expenses three year tour in the Vietnam
Camporee.  When I got out I was the Scoutmaster in Dinuba, California
1972-1973.  Then I moved back to Virginia then to Heidelberg Germany
where I was den dad for a year then Cub Master for a little over a year.
Later I was a Girl Scout Leader for my daughter in Germany.
The reason I want to get in touch with Mr Raush, is that he was one of
the greatest Scoutmasters of all time.  It was hard getting our merit
badges and advancements, but when you EARNED THEM, YOU EARNED THEM!!!
He was a real stickler on knot tying and lashing and camp set-up. I
tried to copy his example, and during the European Camporee in
Kaiserslautern Germany our WEBLOS cleanned up on knot tying, lashing and
our covered wagon, that the boys built, including the wooden wheels and
axels was used as the center piece of the camporee.  It has been 30
years since I've seen Mr Raush, but I remember those days like
yesterday.
So if you know Mr Raush, or his son Butch in the Virginia Beach Area
please let me know.  He lived in Diamond Springs on Janke Road.
The spelling of the name may be incorrect, but....
Steve Dall
P.O. Box 544
Sultana, CA 93666-0544
system: You are Laurie Davis, 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 Nicole Pelky about "New User".

They wrote:
NP> Hi, I just signed on. I really don't know how to use it, but I guess
NP> I will find out eventually.
NP> ---

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assistant: Greetings Nicole!!
Thanks for calling!!! Leave me net-mail in area number one, thanks
ttyl
Laurie
system: You are Laurie Davis, 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 Kassie Pelky about "New User".

They wrote:
KP> Hi, I just logged on. You wanted us  to tell you when we logged on. I
KP> am here. Bye then
KP> ---

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assistant: Greetings Kassie!!!
Thanks for calling!
Type to me in message area number one, thanks
TTYL
Laurie
system: You are Laurie Davis, 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 Linda Pelky about "New Users".

They wrote:
LP> By the way, how was your overnighter last Saturday? Well that's it
LP> for now, talk to you soon.

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assistant: Greetings Linda!
Thanks for calling... and for logging the girls on... please pass the number
around, I don't mind kids, that is why I started this, so parents can feel
good about letting them call here, NO internet access and I try to keep the
smut off... some messages are questionable and some echos I have to limit
access to but I haven't found any yet.....
The overnighter was fun, I think all the girls had fun but none showed at the
last meeting so there hasn't been much feed back, but I had fun, I think
Charlene did also.  We may do it again...
... Type to me in area 1, that way it doesn't go international.  Thanks
Laurie .... p.s.... no problem with it here but if we aren't typing about
scouting it has to move or the co-ordinator will have to ask us to type in a
local area ... area one is safe... we can type in it and if you want it to go
international we can forward it (well Ron knows how to do that..)
Happy computering
Happy scouting....
Later
me
system: You are Bob U'Ren, 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 Giles about "Rendevous".

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assistant: David,
i am not quite sure on what the rendevous is all about but I do know
that our troop is invited.  Well the Scout Rally is in Hessel, Michigan
and it is a bunch of troops from the U.S. and Canada get together and
have a good time... It is kind of like a Camporee but there is a dance
on Saturday night.  It takes place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
morning (which is just takedown and leaving time).  They have had troops
from Minnesota join us.
Hessel is just near Sault St. Marie, MI.
Bob
system: You are Bob U'Ren, 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 Jeff Perry about "Re: hi".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Jeff Perry to Dave Uren <=-
JP> My troop went to a dinner in the States, with an American, we each
JP> carried in a flag from another country.
JP> Speaking of Miscigan, did you go to Adrian Mich. in Sept or Oct. I
JP> can't remeber what month.

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assistant: No we haven't been there.  I'm not sure but it sounds like your near
Southern Michigan, Were closer to Sault Ste Marie.
What was the dinner about?
dave
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system: You are David Phillips, 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 Edwards about "SCOUTING, OF COURSE!".

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assistant: Welcome to this bbs Randy.
It was nice to see your message.
I hope that you find a Troop very soon.
David S. Phillips
BSA Troop 226
Walnut Creek, California
USA
system: You are Bob U'Ren, 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 Glen Cameron about "scout".

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assistant: Glen,
Thanks for letting me know the info. on David Giles.
I was wondering for a while why I wasn't getting any replies
to the mail I sent him.
system: You are Don Dechaine, 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 Nicole Pelky about "New User".

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assistant: Hi Nicole,
I read your letter and said that you were a new user.  That's great!
Welcome to the conference.  It's really an excellent way to make new
friends.  Your tag line said that you are from California.  Well, I'm
from the other part of the U.S. (Maine) and I use a local BBS which is
across the border in Canada to get my E-Mail.
I hope you enjoy the conference.
Don
Madawaska Maine
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system: You are Olan Watkins, 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 "Still time to join Scuba".

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assistant: Sb: JAMBO97 Still Time To Sign-up to Join Jambo '97 Scuba Staff
 Fm: Chuck Puchon, Ed.D. > INTERNET:puchon@primenet.com
Things are filling up and moving fast for the '97 Jambo Scuba Staff.  Divers
and non-divers are needed to fill the 200 staff positions for the '97 Jambo.
Already, Scuba has signed-up about 60 Scouters via e-mail and telephone
calls alone.  Add this number to the approximately 50+ pick-up from other
sources and our numbers are swelling to over 100 already and we are still
over a year away.  Contact any of the addressees in the cc: or From: line to
express your interest or ask questions.
With over 40,000 scheduled to go through Scuba at the '97 Jambo, this will
be an exciting and fun opportunity.
YIS,
Chuck Puchon
Council Commissioner
Catalina Council, Arizona
and '97 Jambo Scuba Instructor/Team Leader
... Scouting - a world wide community.
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system: You are Nick Mela, 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 "Medal of Merit Award".

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assistant: Just wanted congratulate my son, Nick the IV on his Medal of Merit Award.
He is 10 yrs old and was awarded this medal from the Boy Scouts Board of
onor
on saving his brothers life by performing the Heimlich Manuever.  This
award is one of highest awards of courage a scout can achieve.
They were wrestling as usual one night with the other two brothers and my
middle son starting choking on a piece of gum he was chewing. The week before
at a Den Meeting Rob Taylor, our Scout Leader of Pack 4, had the Ambulance
Corp
come over to their den meeting and they demonstrated their equipment and
coincidently showed the webelos the Heimlich Manuever.
Well, that move was what saved my middle sons life. I'm sure glad he is apart
of scouting and part of a class A Pack with a leader like Rob. Instead of
watching my son receive an award from the Mayor of Logan Township New Jersey
could have easily have been going to my middle son, Alex's funeral.
I just hope this example helps others be aware of what they are doing but
better than that to "Be Prepared"
Nick Mela
Sysop
Logan's Run BBS
Swedesboro, NJ
Nick.Mela@logansrun.com
1:266/167
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 Bob U'Ren about "scout".

They wrote:
> Thanks for letting me know the info. on David Giles.
> I was wondering for a while why I wasn't getting any replies
> to the mail I sent him.

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assistant: He is working on a permanent solution but untill then he will be in
periodically.
Working together for a better world!
YIS
Scouter Glen