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Surfah · 10-26-2006, 01:08 AM

I think it is slowly dying. My scout experiences were memorable but not great. By the time I was in 8th grade scouts was something I went to if it didn't interfere with sports practices. I think I gained more from playing team sports than I ever did from scouts. I advanced as far as Star. And it's been amazing that I haven't been turned down or overlooked for positions I have applied for because I wasn't an Eagle like my scoutmaster once said.

It will be interesting to see what the Church does if this trend continues. Personally I think the Church should implement it's own Young Men's program like the Young Women do. I think it's headed that way with the Duty to God or whatever award it is. But I think that would be something more beneficial than scouting, and it could help focus the energy of YM Presidencies and Scoutmasters who are having to do both right now.

10-26-2006, 01:08 AM	#2
Surfah Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: F'burg, VA Posts: 3,211	I think it is slowly dying. My scout experiences were memorable but not great. By the time I was in 8th grade scouts was something I went to if it didn't interfere with sports practices. I think I gained more from playing team sports than I ever did from scouts. I advanced as far as Star. And it's been amazing that I haven't been turned down or overlooked for positions I have applied for because I wasn't an Eagle like my scoutmaster once said. It will be interesting to see what the Church does if this trend continues. Personally I think the Church should implement it's own Young Men's program like the Young Women do. I think it's headed that way with the Duty to God or whatever award it is. But I think that would be something more beneficial than scouting, and it could help focus the energy of YM Presidencies and Scoutmasters who are having to do both right now. __________________ Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort." Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"