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2:58 pm
October 13, 2010

Jeff

Sunny Florida

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So it was about this time last year I had complained about pack issues and lack of leaders – blah blah blah… well that’s when work informed me that I would be travelling every week so I spent the past year working 1200 miles from home and seeing the family on weekends. I learned a few things this past year I would like to share.

I would rather deal with pack issues than wonder why my son is not as interested in scouting after the fact because his current leader is not dedicated to putting on a quality program for the scouts.
Being told by multiple kids that they liked the den more when I was the leader is nice – but it also shows the importance of training since the guy who took over from me is not trained (past fast start).
I enjoy working with my son on scouting projects – a lot
Getting to campouts is tough when you have flights to catch.
Scouting taught me how to pack in a manner that is TSA friendly – and very compact :)

I am now back in town and going to work with my son and try to salvage things so he realizes scouting doesnt have to be boring.

YIS

Jeff

2:20 pm
October 14, 2010

SM Shawn

Green Bay, WI

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Very glad to hear that things have changed at home, the scouts missed you and that you are getting back into Scout Nation.

I would bet dollars to donuts, that everyone will be glad to see you back, except your family, as I know that they are happy that you are back

…and now you know how to pack properly, too… Smile

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12:58 pm
October 15, 2010

BigMc

Houston

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Jeff,

Thanks for the post. I've been suffering from some burnout and this put things back into perspective. Glad you are back off the road.

Kevin Mc.
ScoutMaster – Troop 1865;
Copperhead District;
Sam Houston Area Council;
Houston, TX;
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4:06 pm
October 15, 2010

Jeff

Sunny Florida

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i was flying into EWR (thats Newark airport for you n00bs :) ) every week and also had a bit of burnout before.

it is so nice to see the guy that was recruited for CM working out so well. he is an eagle scout and doing a PHENOMENAL job. really getting buy-in on many things i wanted to do but never really had the time to implement. i also just found out we got quality unit for this past year – which we never earned while i was a member of the pack – granted i dont think we knew what we had to do to earn it so my first goal as CM was to get this – and voila!! so i am a little proud of that one. at one of the campfire events i was able to attend he was dressed in full Seminole indian regalia and the whole group enjoyed that one.

more than ever – i see the importance of providing a good program for the scouts. if we as parents aren't involved and putting forth the effort – we cannot expect our scouts to be doing the same.

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