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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 Ernest Loiselle about "Ontario Provincial Information Seminar".

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assistant: Hello Ernest... There are many Ontario Scouters who use the Scouter and
Scouting echos (I'm one of them). While I realize that you are probably
looking for "hello" messages from distant areas, I thought I'd let you know
that Ontario Scouters are active members of both echos. In response to you
request.......
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Hello [other] Ontario Scouters..
I am a Scout leader with the 4th Kingston Troop in Kingston, Ontario. I logon
to the echos via the "Beyond the Event Horizon" BBS in Kingston
(613)353-6495... Mark Kaye = Sysop
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Chris Baxter
system: You are Blair Niblett, 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 Teresa Nemec about "Dorchester".

They wrote:
TN> Is anyone going to Dorchester Camporee?

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assistant: Teresa,
I'm going to Dorchester. Probably with my scouts, as a leader (because its
free) or else with my venturer company.
                        Blair
system: You are Mike Assef, 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 "Re: Uniform".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Patrick Lam to Mike Assef <=-
PL> That shade of green is almost as bad as the shade of light blue on the
PL> Venturer flag, and on the epaulettes.  <G>  ("Baby Blue..")
PL> Never liked the idea of a tie, myself.  I'm more of a neckerchief
PL> person.  (I tend to dress rather casually all the time, anyhow.  Suits
PL> & ties just aren't my thing.  I think I understand what they were
PL> trying to do, I just don't subscribe to it.)
PL> With a beret that shade, maybe the new uniform is a plus.  :)

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assistant: It really wasn't THAT bad!
Mike
... I HATE THE NEW UNIFORM!  KEEP THE (FOREST) GREEN!
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
system: You are Mike Assef, 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 Andrew Dowie about "Letter".

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assistant: I received your e-mail but in the process of answering it, I screwed it up
and had to delete the whole thing.  Give me a call and tell me what you need.
I'm usually home from work at 12:45p.m. but don't wait till late in the
evening to call as I hit the sack quite early.  Call me at 735-7371.
Scouter Mike
... I HATE THE NEW UNIFORM!     KEEP THE GREEN!
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
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 Assef about "Bushman's Thong".

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assistant: I seem to remember that a while back, you were looking for plans for a
Bushman's Thong.  Well, on Scouts-L (the Internet mailing-list), someone from
South Africa just posted today saying that they still give out Bushman's
Thongs (as a challenge award).  I will try to send you his Internet address
later; would you be able to send him Internet mail?
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 "Chief Scout's Award".

They wrote:
MB> Sorry about my unintentianal (SP) misleading of people south of
MB> the border, I have only a fairly vague idea of what the badge
MB> requirements are in the USA, and I got my Chief Scout's Award before
MB> the new program came in.

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assistant: Pretty similar, I find.  They just removed the service project and
included World Conservation for the Chief Scout's Award itself.  And a
Pathfinder (Gold) Scout has to have Exploring Gold now.. which works
out to about the same as before, except that there's slightly less
choice in which outdoor Gold badge you choose.
Minor tinkering..
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 Michele Bruhn about "Troop choice".

They wrote:
MB> What a pain this Troop choosing has been.  The boys of
MB> course do not look at the same things we adults do & it is them
MB> who are  supposed to make the decision.
MB> a)  troop w/ 9 active Scouts ranging from Tenderfoot to Life, &
<G>
MB> b)  Troop w/ 16 active scouts from 4 different towns ranging from
MB> c) Troop w/ 19 active scouts from own neighbourhood, major changes

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assistant: Choosing is tough..  at the Cub -> Scout level we don't have much of a
problem with it here in Canada, due to Group Committees.  And I didn't
have too much trouble choosing a Venturer Company (geography chose for
me).
But now I'm looking for a Rover crew (18-26 yrs: potentially for the
next 8 years :)), and geography isn't a factor anymore; it's equally as
bad no matter which crew I join.
It seems to me that someone in your Webelos parents could be another
active adult here.  The SM doesn't have to stay the only active adult.
Reminds me of my own Scout Troop that I used to belong to.  It wasn't
really my style though (that "rough crowd" bit..)  You can have good
Scouting in an environment like that, but not necessarily.
Hm, I don't know.
Troop 'b' seems to be good if your Webelos fit into that sort of
group.. the stuff about doing lots of well organized events.
Uniforming and ceremony aren't a priority with them, but that's their
choice.
At least my parents are not at all involved with my choosing a Rover
crew.  :)  Only I have to think about this one.. and it is a tough
choice.
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 Lorne White about "WOOD BADGE".

They wrote:
LW>     Ideally, the WB I course is taken BEFORE becoming a Leader;
LW> realistically,
LW>       we are lucky to get a new recruit to take it within 6 months of
LW>       invested....
LW>     Then, we tend to wait for 2 0r 3 years to take the WB II (it

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assistant: being
Well, I can't take a WBI before I turn 18, even though I've been
practically a leader with my Cub Pack for the past two years.  :)
I intend to take my part II as soon as possible.  I'm a student, so I
don't have to worry that much about family commitments. If you can take
your part II soon after becoming a leader, then it's not so bad; your
training would still be useful for the next few years.
pat
system: You are Joe Novella, 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 CAM".

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

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assistant: Evening, Clay.
My favorite camps...Hmmmmm... I would have to say Treasure Island in
Pennsylvania. However, it really isn't "in" PA.  It's in the middle of
the Delaware River separating PA from New Jersey. In case you're
wondering, yes, you have to boat your equipment onto the island. I've
been there many times, but the best time was during summer camp. The
camp had the troops perform night watch. Each troop, which "volunteered"
two or three scouts, scheduled for a specific night had two hours to
walk the island making sure everything was OK. The night our troop had
watch, the night sky was utterly brilliant with thousands of stars
visible. Also, when we reached the dock, there was a thick fog hovering
about 2 feet over the water.
Of course, the multitude of other activities at TI made the trip away
from home well worth it. I learned more about scouting at that camp
than anywhere else. FYI, Treasure Island is the birthplace of the Order
of the Arrow. At each summer camp, the OA inductees are led away to
their ordeal by a neat ceremony. Unfortunately, details escape me at
this time, but if you wish, I'll write about the ceremony in another
message when I do remember it.
I've never been to a ranch. You'll have to tell us about it.
Until next time...
Joe
Eagle Scout, Class of '86
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 Dennis Pimentel about "New to Conference".

They wrote:
DP>  All who carry the scouting in there harts are.
DP>  I myself never in Scouting, but have been told that. This is my
DP> sencord time throuh Cubs my other boy dropped out 2 weeks after
DP> crossover. this is my 6th year in cubbing and hope my 2nd son will
DP> say.               hope to talk with you again

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assistant: Hello Dennis!
Monday March 20 1995 13:25, Dennis Pimentel wrote to Andres Sciarrillo:
Thank you :-)
What a pity :(
Here in Argentina we have the same problem, a lot of boys drop out after
crossing over.
I really wish your 2nd son a good time at Boy-Scout.
Yours in Scouting !!!
Andres ;-)
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 Don Poaps about "New to Conference".

They wrote:
DP>         Glad your on_line with Scouting and Scouter. Will be looking
DP> forward to seeing you and Scouts in Scoutnet as well.

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assistant: Hello DON!
Tuesday March 21 1995 08:48, DON POAPS wrote to ANDRES SCIARRILLO:
Be sure. :-))
... I profoundly believe it takes a lot of practice to become a moral slob.
Andres ;-)
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 Wanda Schwandt about "New to Conference".

They wrote:
WS> You are certainly welcome!!!!!!! It is always fascinating to hear from
WS> people in other countries.
WS>  You have already honored us with your presence!
WS> Are there any traditional crafts done in Argentina that I can teach
WS> the boys?  Or games that would be new to them?

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assistant: Hello Wanda!
Tuesday March 21 1995 12:53, Wanda Schwandt wrote to Andres Sciarrillo:
Sure... Fascinating this !!! Notice that I'm changing mail with Scouts of USA
& Canada. Amazing !
Thanks in advance !
Here goes a game we play with our Cubs. It's a 'very simple' one.
It's called: "Redbirds & Woodpeckers"
You are supposed to separate the PACK in two. And form them as in the graphic
below:
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 Michele Bruhn about "Totem Names".

They wrote:
MB> AS*    Have you ever heard abour Totem Names ???
MB> Just listening in Andres, very interesting information you give out.
MB> No, this one is new to me, but then there is so much to be learned
MB> yet.

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assistant: Hello Michele!
Friday March 24 1995 00:03, Michele Bruhn wrote to Andres Sciarrillo:
Of course. And be sure that I'm going to learn lot of things about your
traditions...
Is there any possibility that you implement this ?. You will find this very
amazing...
Please. How is your uniform ??? :))
... There is no such thing as a nonracial society in a multiracial country.
Andres ;-)
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 Stacy Martin about "Greeting".

They wrote:
SM> Hello! I am a twelve year old scout from Regina, Sask. I was wondering
SM> if anyone out there who is around my age (or any age for that matter)
SM> who is part of a scout troup (or cubs or ventures) would write to me
SM> about what it is like to be a scout where evr you live. ie. Where you
SM> go for camps, what you do at camps, major scouting events you've

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assistant: Hello Stacy!
Saturday March 25 1995 13:44, Stacy Martin wrote to All:
Well, I'm 25, but not too old to answer you :))
I'm form Argentina, South America. I live in a big city called Buenos Aires.
Scouting here is very nice but very difficult at the same time. It;s nice
because Scouting is NICE on itself.. You now, anyone cannot explain with
words what beeing a Scout is... and difficult because in a city like this we
cannot go camping very often :-))
We use to go camping to our mountains in Bariloche, Lago Puelo, Lago
Futalauquen. Also to the sea in a place called Peninsula de Valdez.
Out major events ? Our National Camporee that talkes place every four years
!!!
Take care Stacy !
... I can remember when a liberal was one who was generous with his own
ney.
Andres ;-)
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 Jerry Mercer about "Totem Names".

They wrote:
JM> Not that I am aware of, at least not around here. I do find this very
JM> interesting though and wonder if we might be missing something great.
JM> I love these traditions that boarder on Indian loar and they always
JM> seem to impress the boys.

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assistant: Hello Jerry!
Thursday March 23 1995 08:43, Jerry Mercer wrote to Andres Sciarrillo:
Yeah! And think that American Indian traditions could help you a lot at this
point...
... An object never serves the same function as its image- or its real name.
Andres ;-)
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 Ron Boyd about "New to Conference".

They wrote:
RB> It is truly a pleasure to have you join our conference. I am a ham
RB> radio operator and have talked with some people near your hometown.
RB> It
RB> sounds like a wonderful place. I am also a Scouter...a Cub Scout Den
RB> sons are now in scouts, and this helped me rediscover my long lost
RB> love for scouting. What do they call the highest rank in scouting down
RB> there ? Is it the Eagle Scout...same as our ours? Also, what is the
RB> weather like there now ? It is great to have you in the conference. I
RB> in the Scouter's Journal. Anyway, let me hear from you Andres. Hasta
RB> luego mi amigo, Ron Boyd, Pack\Troop 260 Decatur, Alabama, USA

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assistant: Hello Ron!
Friday March 17 1995 21:38, Ron Boyd wrote to Andres Sciarrillo:
TNX! You will never know how important is this to me. :)
Indee :-)) And... I know a few Scouters that are Radio Operatiors. They have
their central in our Scout House here in Buenos Aires. They usually make the
Jamboree in the Air... I don't know if this has something to do with what you
do !!!
Of course... many parents rediscover this. And I think this is very very
possitive !!!
I will let you know the rank we use:
For Cubs:    1st Star and 2nd Star
For Scouts:  3rd Class, 2nd Class and First Class
For Raiders: Invested and Raider License
For Rovers:  Shield Bearer Rover and Companion Rover
But... when a boy gets the highest rank and he shows a Brave Scout Spirit and
you know that his scouting is VERY VERY EXCELENT, here comes a kind of
honorific degree...
For Cubs: Howler Cub.
For Scout: Knight Scout.
For Raiders: Service License
For Rovers: Here does not exist, I don't think in this time is important.
Ooops ! I hope this translation is understood. I'm with my english dictionary
:)) So... Please sorry me !!!
The weather is VERY strange. Now we are changing to Autumm. But we have
temperatures about 28 and 30� C. Very stange. But today is rather cool...
And he have had rains all these passed week. You must know that our weather
is affected because in Brazil the Amazonian's Trees are being devastated !
Terrible, you can not imagine !!!
Adi�s y espero que t� y tus Scouts esten muy bien !
Andres Sciarrillo, Scoutmaster of Clan Rover "Madre Teresa de Calcuta" of the
Scout Groop N� 385 "Sta. Fca. J. Cabrini" -  Buenos Aires - Argentina !!!
Take care... Left Handshake !!!
... If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Andres ;-)
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 Chris Baxter about "Totem Names".

They wrote:
CB> Hi Andres! When I took my Wood Badge Part 2 training in the fall, each
CB> member of our Gillwell 'troop' received a totem name. As you
CB> mentioned, the name is composed of an animal (real or mythical) which
CB> we chose, and a virtue which was given to us by our trainers. My
CB> totem name is 'inquisitive pheonix'. I hope to make the
CB> Canada-Argentina
CB> link again soon... see you later.

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assistant: Hello Chris!
Friday March 24 1995 23:19, Chris Baxter wrote to Andres Sciarrillo:
  Good :-)) This shows that we do have a common lenguage and that Scout
Traditions more or less are similar in different parts of the world.
  Here we have a Private Ceremony for this. Do you in that Wood Badge Course
  And is this supposed to be used with the older boys ?
... Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by
upidity.
Andres ;-)
From Buenos Aires, Republica Argentina.
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 Chris Baxter about "Wood Badge II".

They wrote:
CB>the  youth. People should take Scouting roles which allow them
CB>to persue their  interests, not those which are suggested to
CB>them by district executive who feel  it's time for them to move
CB>on.

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assistant: Good point, Chris. However, there are 2 or 3 times when many people
move on:
    1.  those who follow their children through Scouting rarely stay
       after their kids have gone up to the next Section.
    2.  the concept that District & the higher-ups flog is that some
       of us (the majority) burn out if we are in a Section too long.
       (Personality clashes, boredom, no new challenges, personal growth)
    3.  we are actively recruited elsewhere - the "Call" comes - and it's
       obviously meant to be prayed upon, not just rejected out of hand;
       it wouldn't have come to you without reason.... Not to say that
       we should take anything that's offered to us or change at all,
       but sometimes the Call does lead to other things.
        My guess is that we should be doing more to get WB I & II to occur
sooner in a Scouter's career, but that doesn't always work.
        Another idea just struck me: the Troop (Pack, Colony, etc) leadership
team should ALWAYS plan a De-briefing Planning session right after the new
Leader comes back from a Part I or II, and is really hot to trot! In fact,
this should be given by the WB Trainers to the new trainees as HOMEWORK,
to call a Troop (Pack, Colony,etc.) Planning session in the week that they
get back from their Course.
        This is likely going to take a fair bit of brainstorming by all of us
to come up w better solutions. Look fwd to yr - or anyone else's - feedback.
YIS         Lorne White
            1st Sherkston Scout Counsellor
            Port Colborne  ON  Cda  District
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 Tom Gillard Jr. about "Re: Bobwhites".

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assistant: OK - today's the 3rd, I'll get them out tomorrow.  You'll have to trust the
USnailMail from there.  I'll next day air them.  Hmmm, if you can lay your
hands on any Cub Day Camp material, that's always appreciated.
John
And a good old Bobwhite, too...
NECS-33
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 Merl Whitebook about "Stories".

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assistant: Gee Merl,
  You sure know how to give a guy heart failure.  Thought I was being
sued by someone in Oklahoma <g>.  Stories were great. I'll use some of the
less scary with my Cubs and pass the rest on to the SM.
Thanx
John
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 Tom Gillard Jr. about "Campfire.zip".

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assistant: Tom:
Just as soon as I get a copy from Doug, I will send you a copy.
Just as soon as I get a copy from Doug, I will send you a copy.
Just as soon as I get a copy from Doug, I will send you a copy.
Yis
Merl
... Documentation: The worst part of programming.
system: You are Andy Murrey, 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 "beret".

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assistant: Does anyone know where I could get one of the berets or the
    older Scout hat?
     Andy Murrey -=-=- Eagle Scout 1/19/95
system: You are Andy Murrey, 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 "campfire,zip".

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assistant: Hello,
     I am an Eagle Scout out of Troop 120 in SouthPort Indiana... Does
    anyone know where A copy of Campfire.zip would be around here?  Or one
    of the old Berets?
    Andy Murrey
system: You are Mike Bingley, 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 Ryan Smith about "Rover moot".

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assistant: I've heard stories about a world moot in 1997 in New Zealand and probably
will be trying to get there.  BUT, I'd need a place to stay along the way...
is there any place in Australia that I could stay for a couple of days (youth
hostels, friendly scouters, scout houses?).  I realise it's a long way off,
but better to be prepared, eh?
MIKe