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Book Reviews: Books on American Religion, Religious History, Beliefs
The Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang, edited by Grant
Social groups and professions often acquire specialized terminology and unique words with particular meanings just for that group. Since politics can be way of life that is so disconnected from the reality which everyone else deals with, it's no surprise the it has its own language as well - but the breadth and depth of political slang might not be fully realized by most, even those who use it on a regular basis. What this slang is and how it's used reveals something about political culture.
'Ye Will Say I Am No Christian': Thomas Jefferson / John Adams Correspondence
There is a strong political movement in modern America that asserts that America was originally founded as a Christian Nation. This is meant not as a description of America's original demographics, but a statement of America's original political philosophy and moral ideology. When we examine some of the writings of America's political founders,...
Faiths of the Founding Fathers, by David L. Holmes
Debates about the role of religion in contemporary American politics and law invariably turn to questions about the beliefs and intentions of the 'Founding Fathers' - the political and social leaders of early America who led the revolution against Britain and constructed a new system of government. What did the authors of America's government...
Born Amish, by Ruth Irene Garrett
Many Americans have encountered the Amish on the roads or at farmers' markets. Even more have seen them depicted in the movies or at least heard of them. People know that the Amish are religious, lead a simple lifestyle, and avoid owning modern conveniences, but that's about it. The Amish lifestyle may be simple, but the culture is complex..
The Church Enslaved: A Spirituality For Racial Reconciliation
One of the most significant aspects of American Christianity which no one wants to talk about, much less seriously engage, is the legacy of racism, slavery, and segregation. Too often people act as though it was simply a part of American culture and politics, detached from the Christian experience...
The American Revelation: Ten Ideals That Shaped Our Country
Unlike most nations, America isn't defined by any particular ethnicity or religion; instead, it is defined by particular ideals and ideas - creeds, if you will, that state what America is supposed to be and stand for. The nature of these ideals can change, depending upon whom you ask, because there isn't any one definitive list which all Americans are supposed to agree to.
Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story of a Nun
Anyone who has flipped through the cable channels over the past couple of decades has probably come across Mother Angelica's Eternal World Television Network. A cloistered Franciscan nun, Mother Angelica expressed an unapologetic and uncensored Catholic traditionalism which rankled not only liberal Catholics in America, but quite a few Catholic...
Who Shall Lead Them? The Future of Ministry in America
For decades the social status of clergy has been in decline: whereas before they were among the educated elite, today they appear almost irrelevant at times. As America becomes increasingly secular and religious Americans turn away from organized religion in favor of more personalized spiritualities, what is the future for American clergy?
Rapture Culture: Left Behind in Evangelical America
Conservative evangelical Christians are an important part of American culture, yet they are a part of culture which the rest of society often doesn't pay much attention to; this forms a basis for their complaints that despite their power and numbers, they are a persecuted minority. The one thing they can point to positively, however, are the...
One Nation Under God, by Vincent M. Wales
The Christian Right in America has a deliberate agenda that involves remaking the nation into a far more religious society. They would like to transform culture, government, and family life on a fundamental level which would not be entirely consistent with democratic standards. What might be the consequences if they were actually successful?
Public Vows: A History of Marriage and the Nation
Opponents of gay marriage rely heavily on the argument that marriage has been defined in a particular way for hundreds and thousands of years; thus, altering the legal definition to include unions between members of the same sex is an unacceptable breach with the past. Such arguments are devoid of historical reality...
American Jesus: How the Son of God Became a National Icon
Jesus appears to be alive and well in America. Many people seek to discover the 'historical' Jesus who gave rise to the Christian religion, but at least as interesting is the 'cultural' Jesus which has given rise to all sorts of modern religious movements, political developments, and cultural progress...
Ungodly Women: Gender and the First Wave of American Fundamentalism
Most people realize that one of the central features of modern American fundamentalism and conservative evangelicalism is a distinctive vision of gender roles both in society at large and in the family in particular. When fundamentalists are criticized, it is often on the basis of their perceived reactionary ideas about women, sex, and gender.
Crossing Over: One Woman's Escape from Amish Life
Just about everyone in America is familiar with the Amish. Their simple lifestyle has been immortalized in several movies and many visit Amish areas to buy quilts and other homemade items. But just how many Americans are familiar with what the Amish, especially the Old Order Amish, really believe?
Rebuilding Zion: The Religious Reconstruction of the South
Religion played an important role in the Civil War - far more important than most people realize. Both sides viewed the conflict in explicitly Christian terms and claimed that God was on their side such that their victories or defeats were signs of God's preferences. Even less well known is the role played by religion in the South after the...
Dream Catchers
America is host to a bewildering array of religions, religious beliefs, and spiritualities. Among the most misunderstood and misused are probably the religious beliefs of Native Americans. At different times vilified and lauded, Native American beliefs have played a serious, if often unseen, role in America's religious landscape.
American Apocrypha: Essays on the Book of Mormon
What's the difference between authentic and inauthentic scripture? Is it age? Historical accuracy? Correct prophecies? These and many more criteria have been used to justify including writings in scriptural canons while excluding others, but perhaps these are all rationalizations for something else: 'real' scriptures are those that produce...
Women and the Conquest of California, 1542-1840
The Spanish missions in California are an important part of the state's history - important enough that many want the government to pay for restoring the missions, even if they continue to be used as active churches. At the same time, though, people aren't being completely honest about many of the awful things that religious leaders did to...
The Politics of American Religious Identity
For all of America's 200+ years of history, religion and politics have played an intricate and interesting dance. Where does one stop and the other begin? That's not always easy to discern - although they should ideally be separate, many individuals don't distinguish between them. This has led to a number of unfortunate episodes, including a...
Losing a Lost Tribe: Native Americans, DNA, and the Mormon Church
One of the most fundamental and indispensable doctrines of Mormonism is the idea that ancient Israelites traveled from the Middle East and settled in the New World. Their history is what constitutes the text of the Book of Mormon, primary scripture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Theology in America: Christian Thought from Puritans to Civil War
It can be argued that understanding American history and politics requires understanding Christianity as well, but the connection between America and Christianity goes farther than that. For a long time theological language, imagery, and ideas were pervasive in American political and cultural discourse - Christian theology was the common language of Americans in all walks of life.
Priests: A Calling in Crisis
The year 2002 was one of profound crisis and crisis management for the Roman Catholic Church in America. This was the year that the stories of priests sexually abusing children - and the church hierarchy covering up for them - really broke out into the open and captivated the media's attention. What, though, were the causes of the abuse?
Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race
Both religion and race have played important - and sometimes deeply interconnected - roles in American history. Religion was used to justify both slavery and abolition; likewise it was used to justify both segregation and desegregation. Today even conservative Christians support equality between the races, but that doesn't mean that everything is settled or peaceful...
America Right Or Wrong: An Anatomy Of American Nationalism
America is arguably both the most modern and the most traditionalist society in the world today. This contradiction lies at the heart of the various problems America has had with its foreign policy. Every nation has some form of nationalism, but American nationalism consists of both strongly forward-looking and strongly backwards-looking elements.
Noah's Curse: The Biblical Justification of American Slavery
The history of slavery in America may not be hidden, but widely unknown is the degree to which Christianity was used to defend not only slavery but also later segregation and discrimination. This secret alliance between religion and bigotry is a largely untold story which more people need to learn about in order to dispel the notion that...
Desert Patriarchy: Mormon and Mennonite Communities
Is there any connection between harsh desert environments and harsh patriarchal family forms? We can certainly see a correlation among the ancient Hebrews and in modern Saudi Arabia, but a similar convergence is located more accessibly in the Mexican desert region of Chihuahua.
Postville: A Clash of Cultures in Heartland America
In theory, Americans pride themselves and their country on the tolerance shown towards outsiders and religious minorities. This ideal of tolerance is exalted even further by those who advocate multiculturalism. This is a nation of immigrants, after all, and many of those came here seeking religious freedom. Reality, however, is a different story...
A History of Philosophy in America 1720-2000
When people think of philosophy, they tend to think of great minds from Europe - Aristotle, Nietzsche or Sartre. What about American philosophy? Hasn't America produced any viable and interesting philosophical perspectives? Is there even such a thing as "American" philosophy, distinct from philosophy elsewhere in the world?
One Nation Under Gods: A History of the Mormon Church
Mormonism is one of the fastest growing religious groups in the United States. Some time in the future, it may become a dominant religion in this country and it is widely considered the first genuinely American religion. It is also the first world religion to emerge since Islam came out of Arabia. But what exactly is Mormonism?
New Faiths, Old Fears: Muslims and Other Asian Immigrants
America has traditionally been "Christian" in character, in the sense that most citizens have been members of one or another Christian denomination. Since 1965, however, the fastest growing religious communities have been Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh. In what ways have they been changed by American culture, and how are they in turn...
Preacher: Billy Sunday and Big-Time American Evangelism
When televangelists came upon the American scene in the 1980s, they had an enormous impact upon not only American culture, but also upon the wider public perception of Christianity. This was not, however, the fist time religion appeared on television, but it was the beginning of evangelistic revivalism broadcast across the nation and around the...
New Religions: A Guide - New Religious Movements, Sects, Spirituality
The religious diversity of modern America is obvious to anyone who takes a look around, yet knowing that diversity exists and understanding what it means for society is another matter entirely. A first step towards that is a better understanding of how some of these new religions and new religious groups relate to one another and what they...
John Winthrop: America's Forgotten Founding Father
One of the more obscure figures in American history, John Winthrop may be one of the least famous people every American should know something about. Winthrop was part of the transition from the Old World to the New. With religious worldviews rooted in the more radical wing of the English Reformation, he came to embody attitudes which would be...
United by Faith: Multiracial Congregations
Christianity is ostensibly a religion committed to peace, love, and the brotherhood of humanity. Why is it, then, that a country like the United States, where Christianity has always played a dominant role in culture and politics, has also been plagued by racial discrimination and strife through most of its history? Does the fault lie with Christianity, with Christians, or elsewhere?
Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land: A History of Church & State
The principle that church and state are both best served when they remain separated has long been a guiding principle in American public and political life - or has it? In fact, the separating of church and state was a long and difficult process, and it hasn't quite been achieved even today. It is important to understand what has come before in order to better grasp the problems that face us now.
Unveiled: The Hidden Lives of Nuns
When you think of nuns, what comes to mind? Stern, older women characterized by lethal rulers and the watchful eyes of hawks? Comical, even clownish women as depicted in movies like "Sister Act"? There are many different prejudices and assumptions made about nuns and there always have been - and most of them are probably wrong.
Religion in the Modern American West
The American West has never been merely a geographical space. Instead, it has long played a nearly sacred role in the American imagination and sense of national identity. Because of the worldwide reach of American media, it even plays a role in the imaginations of others around the globe - very often, the American West becomes a symbol for America itself.
A Rebel to His Last Breath: Joseph McCabe and Rationalism
Just who was Joseph McCabe? Many freethinkers and atheists are familiar with the name, and quite a few have read at least a couple of his many works. But how many really know anything about him - where he came from, what his views were like, etc.? Unfortunately, the answer to that question is "not many," but this recent book by Bill Cooke...
Son of a Preacher Man
It seems likely that just about everyone has heard of Jim Bakker, the televangelist. However, does everyone remember what exactly he did? More importantly, perhaps, does anyone know just what his transgressions and his punishment did to his family? Indeed, does anyone even think about his family?
Fire and Roses: The Burning of the Charlestown Convent, 1834
The United States of America likes to pride itself on its religious tolerance; although that is often true, such assumptions should not be made in a context of historical ignorance. It has been a long road to get to where we are, and a long road lies ahead of us yet. Nancy Schultz brings to life one particularly violent and hateful stop along our historical path...
Daughters of Light: Quaker Women Preaching and Prophesying
What role and influence did Christian women have in 17th and 18th century America? Most answers to this question would be colored by the image of Puritan women, who practiced a religion which idealized female submission to men in both this world and the next. These were not the only Christian women in America - there were also Quaker women who...
Christianity Incorporated: How Big Business Is Buying the Church
Are capitalism and Christianity compatible, or do they represent fundamentally different and opposing value systems? For many Americans, Christianity and capitalism go hand-in-hand; indeed, Christianity is sometimes portrayed as something which validates capitalism. Others, however, argue for a very different conception of Christianity.
American Exorcism: Expelling Demons in the Land of Plenty
Have you ever considered that you might be possessed by demonic forces? Has Satan visited you lately? Perhaps these seems like an odd questions, but if they are then it is even odder that so many Americans will answer "yes" to both questions. You may not realize it, but there is a booming industry in exorcisms in the United States.
Awakening of a Jehovah's Witness
Most people have had the experience of Jehovah's Witnesses coming to the door and offering to share their religious beliefs, but just who are these Jehovah's Witnesses, really? Are they simply another Protestant denomination of Christianity? Are they a dangerous cult? What is the truth about their organization and doctrines?
Religion in the Modern American West
The American West has never been merely a geographical space. Instead, it has long played a nearly sacred role in the American imagination and sense of national identity. Very often, the American West becomes a symbol for America itself. But what role, if any, has religion played in the development and identity of the West?
Spiritual but not Religious: Unchurched America
Spiritual but not Religious: A figure commonly cited in atheist circles is that around ten percent of the population in the United States are nonbelievers. The resulting assumption, understandably enough, seems to be that if ten percent are nonreligious, then the remaining ninety percent must be religious, right?
Trials of the Monkey: An Accidental Memoir
What would Charles Darwin have thought about the infamous "Scopes Monkey Trial" in Dayton, Tennessee in 1925? We'll never know - but we can learn something from the perspective of Matthew Chapman, Darwin's great-great-grandson. He takes us on a tour of Dayton in 1925, Dayton in 2000, and even his own life.
Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial
The infamous "Scopes Monkey Trial" occupies a pivotal position in American mythology and the evolution debate. On one side was fundamentalist Christianity: narrow minded, dogmatic and intolerant. On the other side was modern science: skeptical, progressive and liberal. In an epic battle, the latter defeated the former and the way was paved for a better future.
Species of Origins: America's Search for a Creation Story
Why is there such rancorous conflict in America over creationism and evolution? Other countries don't suffer form this, so why does the United States? Is it simply a question about religion? Is it because of Christian fundamentalism?
Jews and the American Public Square: Debating Religion
Jews in America have played a crucial role in the development of the American understanding of the separation of church and state. They have been involved in test-case litigation, filing amicus curiae briefs, and influencing legal scholarship. How and why has this role developed, and how do Jews themselves perceive it?
Southern Cross: The Beginnings of the Bible Belt
What is the "Bible Belt" and how did it originate? Why is it that the location of the most conservative strains of Christianity moved from New England down to the South? Much has been written about Southern evangelical and fundamentalist Christianity in America, some of it positive and some of it negative.
In Search of an American Catholicism: A History
Catholics have lived in America since 1634, when the colony ships Dove and Ark arrived. Although there have been many changes in the circumstances for Catholics here, there has been one constant: a struggle to reconcile American and Catholic identities. How has this struggle manifested itself and how successful has it been?
Catholic Power vs. American Freedom
The role of Catholicism in American society has long been a matter of some debate. Catholicism developed in a Europe controlled by monarchial and even dictatorial political systems, and the Roman Catholic Church adopted many of the principles underlying those systems. America, on the other hand, was conceived as a new political experiment where republican and democratic principles would hold.
The New Buddhism: Western Transformation of an Ancient Tradition
Buddhism has become very popular in the West over the past couple of decades, but to what degree has Buddhism been changing the West, and to what degree has Buddhism itself undergone change? According to William Coleman, Buddhism has changed a lot, yet nevertheless, it is fundamentally the same as it has always been. But how can this be?
By the Hand of Mormon: The American Scripture
Just what is the Book of Mormon and what has been the source of its appeal to the millions of Mormon believers? How did it launch not only the first major new American religion, but perhaps the first major world religion since Islam came out of the deserts of Arabia?
Transformation of American Religion
Religion in America has been changing over the past few decades - and the change is one which reflects similar changes in previous centuries. Earlier changes were called 'Great Awakenings' - mass movements of people reaching radical new understandings of their religion, their spirituality, and the place religion had in their lives. According to...
Things Seen and Unseen: A Year Lived in Faith
Atheists tend to live removed from religious communities; because of this, we never get a chance to see some of the conflicts, controversies, and problems which arise within the life of a church. Occasionally, books and articles appear which give us an opportunity to do so, and Nora Gallagher's 'Things Seen and Unseen: A Year Lived in Faith'...


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Under the theme of "Multiple Cultures, One Identity", the 5th Panama Gastronomy event, to be held on August 29, 30 and 31 at the Atlapa Convention Center, seeks this year to pay tribute to the multi-ethnic and versatile culinary offerings of Panama.
The traditional countryside wedding, which takes place as part of the National Festival of Manito in Ocú, Herrera Province, is a religious and cultural celebration that promotes respect and family values and is considered the only one of its kind.
The sub-administrator of the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP), Jennifer Champsaur, toured the entity's offices in the country's interior provinces to assess the policies the institution will execute with the aim to promote tourism in those areas.
Admission to the XXXVII National Craft Fair recently held in Panama exceeded expectations, as a total of 27,086 visitors attended this event.
The low-cost airline Viva Colombia launched their inaugural flight today from Bogotá to the international airport Panamá Pacífico in Panama City.

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An 85-year-old Chesterfield man who went missing Wednesday night has been found in Maryland.
Julius L. Moody was last seen at his residence in the 1700 block of Rose Mill Circle around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday. He was located in Maryland moments after Chesterfield police asked the public for their help on Thursday afternoon.
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text: 7/5/2011 CUB SCOUT PACK 89 KOREA DISTRICT, FAR EAST COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA BY-LAWS AND GUIDELINES The By-Laws of Cub Scout Pack 89, of Yongsan Post, Seoul, Korea, are those established and adhered to by the BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, our parent organization. Following are the background and policy statements/guidelines of Cub Scout Pack 89, as set down by the Pack Committee. I. BACKGROUND The Cub Scouting program is made available to families who choose to register-their first through fifth grade sons in the BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (BSA), through a CUB Scout pack. CUB SCOUT PACK 89 is sponsored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Seoul, Korea. Currently, Pack 89 accommodates families living in and near Yongsan Army Post and Hannam Village housing areas, and who are authorized access to U.S. Government facilities in Korea. This does not exclude residents of other vicinities; however, families living in other areas are encouraged to join and support a Cub Scout Pack in their own neighborhood, whenever one exists. The objective of Pack 89 is to provide a wholesome learning experience for our boys, through a satisfying, fun-filled, character-building program of activities. For Pack 89 to successful fulfill its obligation to our boys, each family must share in the administration of the Cub Scout program. Parents(*) must understand, before they enroll their sons,. that Cub Scouting is a program for THEM to participate in WITH their sons. Responsibility for the success of the Pack begins in the home, extends to the den, the neighborhood, and then to the Community. Participation in, and enjoyment of, the Cub Scout program can be assured only by proper planning and guidance from the adults involved. Listed in the following sections are some of the obligations and guidelines which must clearly be understood by the parents, and agreed to, before their boy can be registered with Pack 89. * The term "Parent" (or "Parents"), as used throughout this document, may be replaced by the term "Guardian" or "sponsor", as appropriate to the individual boy's family situation. II. REGISTRATION AND RANK CRITERIA A. ELIGIBILITY - 1. Boys who are in Elementary School Grades First through Fifth, but are not over the age of eleven (11), are eligible for registration in Pack 89. 2. Boys who are six (6) years old and/or enrolled in First Grade are eligible to affiliate with Pack 89 as TIGER CUBS. 3. Boys who are in second and third grades (or 8 or 9 years of age), respectively are in Wolf and Bear dens. When they complete third grade they graduate to a Webelos den. All boys in these grades must first earn their BOBCAT (Rank). 4. Boys who are entering the Fourth and Fifth Grades, will pursue the WEBELOS Rank. A boy in this category, without prior Cub Scout experience, will be assigned to a Webelos den, but then must earn the BOBCAT Rank before he earns any Webelos awards. 1 7/5/2011 B. PROCEDURES: 1. A Den Leader, or any Adult Leader, upon notification of intent by a prospective Cub Scout wanting to join Pack 89 will: a. Notify the Pack Committee Membership Chairperson (or Committee Chairman or Cubmaster in the absence of a Membership Chairman) of the prospective. Cub Scout's name, address, telephone number, and other pertinent information. b. Encourage the boy and his parents to attend a Den/Pack meeting, to help him in his decision to join the Cub scout program. 2. The Pack Committee Membership Chairperson (Committee Chairman or Cubmaster in the absence of a Membership Chair) will: a. Contact the parents to discuss these "BY-Laws and Guidelines", the Cub Scout program, parent support and the needs of the Cub Scout. b. Provide a Registration Form and a copy of these "BY-Laws and Guidelines' to the Parents and, upon return of the completed registration form collect required registration fees. c. Turn-in the completed Registration Form, pay appropriate fees to treasurer. 3. The Pack Committee Chairperson will have the responsibility to place a boy in an appropriate Den, and to form new Dens when needed and Adult Leadership is available. If the Den that the boy wishes to join. is full, every effort will be made to place him in another Den within his neighborhood. Upon. placement, the Den Leader will fill out the "Individual Cub Scout Record". If he cannot be placed immediately, his name will be put on a waiting list, until another Den is formed or an opening occurs in an existing Den. No registration fees will be collected until Den placement is accomplished. 4. TIGER CUBS: Pack 89 Tiger Cub Dens will be coordinated by a Tiger Cub Organizer. Any Adult Leader, upon notification of intent by a parent of a prospective Tiger Cub, will notify the Tiger Cub Organizer or Cubmaster or Committee Chairman. a. Each prospective Tiger cub, and one of his Parents, will comprise a "Team of Partners". b. When 4 teams have indicated an interest, the Tiger cub Organizer may form a Tiger Cub Den. c. New Teams may be added to any existing Tiger cub Group, or their names may be put on a waiting list until a new Tiger Cub Den is formed, at the discretion of the Tiger cub Organizer or Cubmaster. d. According to BSA Guidelines, all Tiger Cub Dens are completely integrated into Pack 89 just like all other Dens. 5. WEBELOS SCOUTS. The Webelos leaders will keep the Cubmaster informed of boys eligible to be advanced to Boy scouts. Webelos scouts I anticipating advancement into Boy scouts must attend one (1) Troop meeting (if possible) during 45 days prior to the anticipated crossover. 6. ADULT LEADERS: The Pack Committee Chairperson, and/or Cubmaster, will contact the Parents of the new member to discuss their registration for needed Adult Leader positions, or as Pack Committee members. Adults volunteering to be Pack 89 Leaders, either as Pack committee members, or as Leaders working directly with the boys, must be approved by the Pack Committee. Registration Form (no 28-501E) must be approved by the Pack Committee Chairperson, Chartered Organization Executive representative and District Scout Executive, and pay any Registration Fees. 7. The "Charter Year" for Pack 89 extends from I March of a given calendar year to 28 February of the following calendar year. Prior to or at the January Pack Meeting, each Cub Scout and Adult Leader who intends to continue affiliation with, and participation in, Pack 89 must formally declare that intention: 2 7/5/2011 a. Only those Cub scouts who pay the appropriate fees will be listed on the renewed Pack Charter enrollment. b. Only those Adult Leaders who pay the appropriate fees will be listed on the renewed Pack Charter enrollment. c. The Pack Committee Chairperson, Membership Chairperson and Treasurer will be responsible for collecting the required fees. d. The (Cubmaster, Pack Committee Chairperson and Membership Chairperson are responsible for fulfilling all requirements necessary for Pack Charter renewal. 8. The Pack Treasurer is responsible for all Pack 89 financial transactions and accounting, with the exception of individual DEN FUNDS. C. RENEWAL REGISTRATIONS: 1. The Pack 89 CHARTER YEAR begins on I March of every Calendar Year. Each Cub Scout, Tiger Cub and Adult Leader affiliated with Pack 89 must re-register at or prior to the January Pack Meeting. 2. Applicable Registration Fees for Scouts and Adult Leaders to be collected and distributed by Pack 89 will be determined by the Pack Committee and include amounts for: a. Registration fee to satisfy District/Council/National registration requirements. b. Optional One-year subscription to "BOYS LIFE" Magazine; this enables all Cubs in Pack 89 to receive this scouting magazine. 3. Late registration renewal [AFTER February], by any Cub or Adult Leader registered with Pack 89 during the preceding Pack chartered year, will be accepted, but a new application form will need to be filled out. D. NEW REGISTRATION: 1. Fees for New Registrations, of both Cubs and Tiger Cubs, are pro-rated by the National Council, through the Pack Charter year, on a monthly basis. 2. The actual amount required to accomplish the New Registration of either a Cub or Adult Leader is determined by the date on which the applicable Registration Form and money is tumed in to the Korea District Far East Council office; this also is true for "BOYS LIFE" subscription fees. E. TRANSFER REGISTRATION: A $1.00 transfer fee for Cub Scout and Tiger Cub transfers into Pack 89, from another Cub Scout Pack, with the required documentation. A registration form must accompany payment as well as copy of documentation. III. CUB SCOUT PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES A. Help when needed by the Pack or Den. B. Attend Cub Scout functions throughout the year, and assist when requested by Den Leaders or Pack Committee Members. C. Have the family represented by BOTH Parents at Pack Meetings, whenever possible. D. Bring the entire family to Pack Meetings, whenever possible, [control of Cub Scout siblings resides with the parents]. E. Actively participate in Den and Pack activities, including fund-raising projects. F. Aid the Pack to achieve goals set each year. G. Help your boy achieve the rank for his grade/age. H. Help your son meet his obligations regularly by wearing his uniform and bringing his handbook to Den Meetings. L. Sign-off achievements and electives, as soon as the requirements have been- acompleted to YOUR satisfaction, and remind your boy to take his book to Den Meetings. 3 7/5/2011 J. When your boy enters a Webelos Den, and if requested by the Webelos Den Leader, attend Den Meetings to assist in coaching the boys in the Den. K. If your family must move, notify your boy's Den Leader, or the Pack Committee Chairperson, as soon as possible, to get a "Transfer Application" Form, and verification of Rank advancement, for presentation to your new Unit Leader. IV. UNIFORMS A. Required Uniforms: TIGERS: Tiger Handbook (ASAP); Blue Cub Scout Shirt, Orange Faced Tiger Cub Cap; Orange Tiger Cub Neckerchief, Tiger Neckerchief Slide; Blue Cub Scout Belt; Patches; Blue Cub Scout trousers or shorts with cargo pockets; Blue Cub Scout Stockings (trousers optional). WOLF : Wolf Handbook (ASAP); Blue Cub Scout Shirt; Gold Faced Cub Scout Cap; Gold Neckerchief, Wolf Neckerchief Slide; Blue Cub Scout Belt; Patches; Blue Cub Scout trousers or shorts with cargo pockets; Blue Cub Scout Stockings; (trousers optional). BEAR: Bear Handbook (ASAP); Blue Cub Scout Shirt; Gold Faced Cub -Scout Cap; Blue Neckerchief Bear Neckerchief Slide; Blue Cub Scout Belt; Patches; Blue Cub Scout trousers or shorts with cargo pockets; Blue Cub Scout Stockings; (trousers optional). WEBELO: Webelo Handbook (ASAP); Blue Faced Cub Scout Cap; Plaid Neckerchief, Webelo Neckerchief Slide; Webelo Colors; Blue Cub Scout Shirt; Blue Cub Scout Belt; Cub Scout blue trousers or shorts, with cargo pockets; Blue stockings; or; Tan Boy Scout Shirt; -Tan -Boy Scout Belt; Blue Shoulder Tabs; Boy Scout khaki trousers or shorts, with cargo pockets; Khaki stockings with red tops; Patches; (trousers optional). ADULT LEADERS: 1. Female Cub Scouters: female leaders, have several options; Blouse of official pale yellow, short or long sleeve, worn with blue shoulder loops (Webelos leader may wear tan shirt with blue shoulder tabs); slacks or shorts of navy blue , shorts worn with knee length socks (Webelos leader may wear khaki trousers or shorts with tan shirt and khaki socks); navy blue skirt; scarf (designer or navy and gold leaders); _hat is cub scout blue, (Webelos leader--Webelos -visored cap). 2. Male Cub Scouters: all male leaders wear the same uniform with blue colored loops. Trousers or shorts of khaki; tan shirt (short or long sleeve); knee length stockings worn with shorts; official belt; blue and gold visored hat (Webelos leaders wear Webelos visor); leader neckerchief or bolo tie. 3. Neckerchief is optional for both men and women. 4. Additional patches for leaders are badges of office, trained strip and Cub Scout Leader Awards. B. REQUIRED PATCHES: Far East Council Patch; Pack Numerals "89"; U.S. Flag Patch; Brotherhood Patch ; Den Numeral Bar (Wolf and Bear); and Patrol Patch (Webelo). C. Uniform items are available at the Scout Service Center on Main Post or through J.C. Permy's catalog or Boy Scouts of America Catalog. D. The Pack 89 Committee has determined that two months is adequate time for Cub Scouts to be in Uniform. Exceptions to be approved on case by case basis with Cubmaster and Committee Chairman. E. The Cub Scout uniform is worn to all Den and Pack functions. V. DEN FUNCTIONS A. Adult supervision is provided, based on BSA regulations. B. Each Cub Scout will pay Den Dues for all scheduled Den Meetings. Den Dues amounts are set by the Den Leaders. To facilitate payment, dues may be paid on a monthly basis, at the first Den Meeting of each month. (Recommend deletion) 4 7/5/2011 C. Den outings to off post locations will be held only after complying with Far East Council and National policy. D. A permission Form must be signed by Parents before a boy (without Parental supervision) will be allowed to go on any Den (or Pack) outing. E. Each boy, on returning to the area from an outing after dark, MUST be met by a Parent, or pre-designated person, BEFORE he is released by the Leader in charge of the outing. F. Each. Cub Scout's family will furnish refreshments for Den Meetings, on a rotating basis, as coordinated by the Den Leader. G. If there is a discipline problem from any boy while attending a Den Meeting, or a Den/Pack outing, his parents and the Cubmaster will be notified by the Den Leader, or the Leader in charge of the outing. H. If a boy becomes two (2) months delinquent in payment of Den Dues, the Den Leader will notify his Parents, (preferably by telephone). If this action fails to resolve the situation, the Den Leader will notify the Cubmaster for his attention to the matter. (Recommend deletion) VI. DEN LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES A. Provide Adult supervision for all Den activities. B. Ensure that complete and timely records are kept of each boy's advancement progress, attendance at Den and Pack meetings and events, and den dues payments, using the "INDIVIDUAL CUB SCOUT RECORD" (Form No. 3877). C. Review each boy's progress and record achievements/electives in Den Records at each Den Meeting. D. Request rank advancement and any awards to the Pack Advancements Chairperson, using the "DEN ADVANCEMENT REPORT" Form (3847) or "DEN RECOGNITION AWARDS" form 2167A. E. Collect Den Dues from each boy in the Den, on a weekly or monthly basis. [Den Leaders responsibilities for collection of dues are found on pages 113 and 114 of the "CUB SCOUT LEADER BOOK" (No. 322Q]. (Recommend deletion) F. Coordinate EACH Den off post outing by completing and turning in a Tour Permit Form to the Pack Committee Chairperson, in accordance with Council and National policy. G. Inform the boy's Parents and the cubmaster of any discipline problem from a boy in the Den experienced at a Den Meeting or a Den/Pack Outing. H. As a means of developing ideas for Den activities, attend scheduled District Roundtable Meetings and/or Leadership Training sessions when they are offered, and any Den Leader meetings scheduled by the Pack . VII. INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP. A. A boy and his family may be considered INACTIVE by action of the Pack Committee, for one of the following reasons: 1. The Den Leader deems it necessary to have a boy declared "Inactive" to maintain discipline in the Den. 2. Three (3) consecutive Den Meetings are not attended, and a reasonable excuse is not offered. If a boy misses Den Meetings due to illness, this is not a reason for Inactive Membership status; however, Den Dues must be paid for the Den Meeting missed. 3. Lack of interest. B. When any of the above reasons exist, the DEN LEADER will: 1. Document the situation(s), in writing including details of any contact(s) with boy's Parents concerning the situation(s); 2. Present this documentation to the cubmaster. C. Within seven (7) days of receiving documentation from a Den Leader, the Cubmaster will begin action to investigate the situation(s). The Cubmaster will have the responsibility to: 1. Contact the Parents of the boy and present the situation(s), as documented by the Den Leader; 5 7/5/2011 2. Attempt to resolve the situation(s) with the Parents; 3. Remind the parents of the Pack 89 Guidelines concerning INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP including the obligation to pay any delinquent dues, if owed, regardless of resolution of the situation(s); 4. Report the results of conversation(s) with the Parents to the Pack Committee Chairperson and the Den Leader involved; 5. Make recommendations,, based on his findings, to the Pack Committee at the next Pack Committee Meeting. D. Effective on the date the Cubmaster contacts the Parents, the boy in question shall be considered "On Probation". This initial Probation Period will be in effect until the next Pack Committee Meeting. The boy's participation in Den and Pack activities while on Probation shall be left to the discretion of the Cubmaster. Recurrence, during the probation period, of the original reason(s) for the cubmaster's 'intervention will automatically suspend any Den and Pack participation by the boy until the Pack Committee Meeting. E. Pack Committee approval is required before a boy is considered "Inactive." Two (2) weeks notice, in writing, will be given to the Parents so they can appeal to the Pack Committee at the next scheduled Pack Committee Meeting. 1. Inactive Membership Status shall be in effect for a minimum of 90 days. A Pack Committee decision, on an individual case-by-case basis, may extend the Inactive Status. In any event, Inactive Status shall automatically terminate with expiration of the current registration period. 2. The name of the Inactive boy shall be placed on a Waiting List. Should there be other names on this list: (a) The name of the Inactive boy will be placed at the bottom (b) The Den vacancy created by the Inactive status of the boy may be filled by the first eligible name on the list. 3. If, after two months time has elapsed, the boy wishes to resume his Cub Scouting participating in Pack 89: (a) The Parents must contact the Pack Committee Chairperson to indicate the boy's renewed interest; (b) The Pack Committee Chairperson will: (1) Inform the Parents of the current Den vacancy status; (2) Consult the boy's former Den Leader for possible reinstatement 'in the Den, if a vacancy exists; (3) Consult the Pack Committee if reinstatement in the former Den is not feasible. F. Since a boy's, and his family's attendance at monthly Pack Meetings is an integral part of the Cub scout experience, failure to attend three (3) consecutive Pack Meetings will evoke the following: 1. The Cubmaster will call the Parents of the boy to ascertain if there is a legitimate reason for lack of attendance. 2. Results of this telephone conversation will be reported at the next scheduled Pack Committee Meeting: (a) If a lack of interest on the part of the boy is detertnined, his name will be withdrawn from the Pack 89 active member rolls. (b) If a lack of interest on the part of the parents is determined, the Pack Committee win discuss the situation, considering information from all available sources, and will reach a consensus decision as to the indicated course of action. (c) Written notice of the Pack Committee's decision will be sent to the Parents. G. Inactive Membership is a serious matter, and will be used only as a last resort. Every effort will be made. to help a boy and his family meet the requirements in Pack 89. VIII. ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS A. Pack 89 shall consist of as many Dens as needed, as long as there are sufficient numbers of Adult Leaders. New Dens may be formed upon approval of the Pack Committee. B. There will be a maximum of eight (8) cub scouts in any one Den ; this includes Webelos, or Cub Dens. The ideal number of boys per Den is five (5). However, if a Den Leader feels that he/she can handle more boys, they will be placed, as appropriate. 6 7/5/2011 C. When additional Dens are needed, the Pack Committee Chairperson, and/or Cubmaster, will consult with the Pack Committee in an effort to identify new Den Leaders and establish the new Den(s). D. Unless conflicts arise, Den Meetings will be held weekly during the school calendar year. While Summer activities will be more Pack-oriented; Dens are encouraged to meet at least once a month during the Summer. E. Unless conflicts arise, there will be one Pack Meeting each month, during the school calendar year [September thru May]. Pack Committee Meetings will be held on a regular basis each month at a time and date designated by the Pack Committee. F. The program for the Pack Meeting is the responsibility of the cubmaster, or Assistant Cubmaster. G. The Pack Committee Meeting will be held on the first Saturday of each month following the District mothly meeting for the purpose of conducting the business of the Pack. Meetings will be conducted at the Scout Hut unless other arrangements are made in advance. Due to potential military absences of Pack 89 Committee Members, the presence of 51% of those ABLE to attend any regularly scheduled Pack committee Meeting shall comprise a QUORUM to conduct Pack business. H. The COMMITTEE of Pack 89 will consist of the following voting member positions, all of which MUST be Registered Adult Leaders: 1. Pack Committee Chairperson 2. Cubmaster 3. Assistant Cubmaster 4. Secretary 5. Treasurer 6. Awards Chairperson 7. Membership Chairperson 8. Publicity Chairperson 9. Fund-raising Chairperson 10. Programs Chairperson 11. Training Chairperson 12. Member at Large I. Emergency Pack Committee Meetings will be called only when business matters must be voted upon in a timely manner. To enforce the matter/activity at hand, an emergency meeting needs the approval of only four (4) voting members of the Pack Committee, ONE of which must be the Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, or Pack Committee Chairperson. In the absence of the Pack Secretary, the members present must ensure that a record of the emergency meeting is made and included in the Pack 89 files. J. Parents are invited to attend any Pack Committee Meeting, but they have no vote. If they have a complaint, or suggestion, they are urged to bring their ideas to the attention of the Pack Committee Chairperson at any time. K. Adult Leaders are encouraged to attend training sessions and workshops in order to maintain and improve the quality of leadership for Pack 89. Each adult is to pay his/her registration fees for these meetings. IX CHANGES TO THE PACK 89 "BY-LAWS and GUIDELINES" A. Amendments or revisions to these BY-Laws and Guidelines, may be submitted to the Pack Committee for consideration. 1. Proposed changes may be submitted by any adult affiliated with Pack 89; e.g., the parent of a boy registered with Pack 89, an adult leader with a Den or Committee. A person does not have to be a registered Adult Leader to propose changes. 2. Each proposal must be submitted in writing to the Pack Committee Chairperson, or any member of the Pack Committee. Items submitted to Pack Committee members will be passed to the Pack Committee Chairperson as soon as possible, prior to the next scheduled Pack Committee Meeting, to ensure that time is allotted for consideration of the item(s) at the next scheduled Pack Committee Meeting. 7 7/5/2011 3. Each proposal will be considered and voted upon by the Pack Committee, at a regularly scheduled Pack Committee Meeting. B. Amendments or revisions approved by the Pack Committee will NOT become final until the Pack Committee Meeting following the next Pack Meeting. This will allow posting of the proposed amendment(s), and give Parents a chance to discuss them. X. PACK TREASURER RESPONSIBILITIES The Pack 89 Treasurer is responsible for all Pack 89 financial transactions and accounting, with the exception of individual DEN FUNDS (Recommend deletion). Specific duties include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: A. Maintaining detailed records of all money received and expended by Pack 89, in accordance with the direction of the Pack Committee. B. Maintaining detailed records of all transactions (i.e., deposits and withdrawals) through the Pack 89 Checking and Savings accounts with the USA Federal Credit Union. C. Collecting, documenting and dispersing Registration Fees and "BOYS' LIFE" Magazine subscription fees. D. Assisting each Den Leader to maintain accurate DEN FUND records, using the Individual "DEN FUND LEDGER". (Recommend deletion) E. Monitoring all transactions through the Pack 89 Account at the Korea District Trading Post (Scout Store), and ensuring that sufficient funds are maintained in the account, as required. F. At each Pack Committee Meeting, the Treasurer will present a summary of all financial transactions not previously reported, and will state the current status of the Pack Treasury. Treasurer's Reports will NOT be presented as part of the monthly Pack Meeting program, unless specifically requested in advance. However, reports of the results of special fimd-raising events may be given, at the request of the Pack Committee Chairperson or the Cubmaster. G. Conducting financial AUDITS of the Pack 89 Treasury and Individual Den Funds, as required. The Pack Treasurer will arrange for an ANNUAL Audit of the Pack Treasury by a disinterested person. The Treasurer will present the results of this audit and a summary of the expenses and income for the past year, at the Pack Planning Meeting of each year. H. Assisting the Pack Committee Chairperson and Membership Chairperson to satisfy Pack Re-Chartermig requirements, in January and February of each calendar year. I. A joint audit of the Pack Treasury, will be conducted by the outgoing and incoming Treasurers, when Pack Financial responsibilities are turned over to a new Treasurer. XI. DEN FUNDS (Recommend deletion). A. The Den Fund is to be used by the Den Leader to purchase materials and supplies for use in Den Projects, and to defray the costs of activities that benefit all boys in the Den. 1. Den Dues are collected, and accounted for, by the Den Leader 2. Den Dues are $3.00 per month. 3. Den Dues are payable whether or not the boy attends the Den Meeting. 4. Den Dues are collected on a weekly basis, with an option for the boy to pay Den Dues for one entire month in advance. B. Den Fund receipts and expenditures are to be recorded in a "DEN FUND LEDGER" that will be provided to each Den Leader by the Pack Treasurer. The Treasurer will specify to the Den Leaders the requirements for keeping Den Fund records. C. If the Den Leadership changes, the Den Fund will be transferred to the new Den Leader. Or, if the Den is being disbanded, all Den Fund monies, with the Den Fund Ledger, will be tamed over to the Pack Treasurer for deposit in the Pack Treasury. 8 7/5/2011 1. Whenever a Den Leader changes, the new and departing Den Leaders will do a joint audit of the Den Fund. If a joint audit by the Den Leaders cannot be done, the Treasurer will conduct an audit with the departing Den Leader. 2. In June of each calendar year, each Den Leader will turn over the Den Fund Ledger to the Pack Treasurer for review. XII AWARD POLICIES A. PACK AWARDS CHAIRPERSON RESPONSIBILITIES: The Pack Advancements Chairperson is responsible for documenting, reporting, acquiring and preparing for presentation all awards earned by Pack 89 Cub Scouts. Specific duties include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: 1. Receiving from individual Den Leaders notification of awards earned, prior to each scheduled Pack Meeting [see Section B-11.]. 2. Reporting to the Far East Council, in a timely manner, all awards earned by Pack 89 Cub Scouts, in accordance with BSA Regulations [see Section B-111.]. 3. Maintaining a ",stock-on-hand" of common rank/advancement awards, sufficient to satisfy normal anticipated requirements for one (1) Pack Meeting. . 4. Maintaining an accurate inventory of all "stock-on-hand" awards. 5. Acquiring needed awards from the Korea District Trading Post (Scout Store), as required. 6. Preparing awards for presentation at each scheduled Pack Meeting. B. REPORTING AWARDS AND ADVANCEMENTS 1. DEN REPORTS: a. Individual Den Leaders will submit to the Advancements Chairperson notification of awards earned by boys in their Dens. b. Den Leader notification for each Pack Meeting will be documented on a "DEN ADVANCEMENT REPORT" Form (NO. 3847). c. Den Leader notification of awards to be presented at any scheduled Pack Meeting MUST be submitted to the Advancements Chairperson at least three weeks before the Pack Meeting. Any award/advancement requirements completed by a boy AFTER this time may NOT be recognized until the following scheduled Pack Meeting. 2. PACK REPORTS: a. The Advancements Chairperson is responsible for documenting all rank advancement awards earned by Pack 89 Cub Scouts on a "PACK ADVANCEMENT REPORT" Form (NO. 4403). b. Each completed "PACK ADVANCEMENT REPORT" form is submitted to the Far East Council in, a timely manner, through the Korea District Trading Post (Scout Store) Office. c. Normally, at least one "PACK ADVANCEMENT REPORT" form will be, submitted in conjunction with each scheduled Pack Meeting. C. AWARDS PRESENTATIONS 1. Rank advancements will be presented at a Pack Meeting except as follows: a. PCS which occurs prior to a Pack Meeting; b. Illness or hardship which prevents a child from attending two consecutive Pack meetings; 2 Bobcat rank must be eamed and prqsented prior to presentation of any other awards or advancements. 3. Immediate Recognition kits are used within the Dens to recognize scouts for achievements toward Wolf or Bear Rank. 4. Service stars are awarded at the completion of each year in scouting ( based on date of enrollment in BSA). Transfers will receive appropriate service star year based on years in scouting, not just with this Pack. This award is also presented to adults. Second year Webelos and their Leaders will receive Service Star at crossover Ceremony. 5. Attendance Pin and Bars are wom to recognize good attendance at Den and Pack functions. ( A scout award only-not for leaders). In order to receive this award the scout must have attended 80% of the Den and Pack 9 7/5/2011 activities, (excluding excused absences). Excused absences include illness, family hardship, religious or church activities, or emergency and family leave. If unsure whether an absence is excused or not please ask the Den Leader and or Pack Committee. 6. The Seginent Patch is worn by the scouts in Pack 89. It is a temporary patch and may be placed centered on the right uniform pocket or on the BSA vest. 7. The Summertime Award is earned by those Cub Scouts who participate in three summer Pack activities. It can be earned more than once. 8. The Recruiter Strip is presented to a scout who has recruited another boy into scouting. The boy recruited does not necessarily have to join this Pack. Presented only once (however scouts are encouraged to recruit new scouts more than once). 9. Sports Belt Loops, Pins and Letters are earned and presented only once for each Cub Scout. Webelos Scouts must earn the right to wear the belt loops, pins, and letters again which he earned as a Cub Scout. Duplicate belt loops, pins, and letters must be paid for by the parent. The scout must follow the program in each sports program booklet in order to earn belt loops , pins, and letters. When a sports belt loop requires participation in a competitive event; this event must be Den, Pack or Community Sponsored. D. TIGER CUBS TO WOLF SCOUTS: (Recommend updating). 1. According to BSA Guidelines, all boys participating in a Tiger Cub Group affiliated with Pack 89 will "Graduate" 'into the Cub Pack at the May Pack Meeting of each calendar year. 2. At each "Tiger Cub Graduation", Pack 89 will present the following: To each First Grade boy registering as a Tiger Cub -- Tiger Cub "GRADUATE Award" ( Patch) and "TIGER CUB GRADUATE" Certificate, Tiger Cub Mother's Pin, and Wolf Neckerchief 3. For a Tiger Cub to be eligible for presentation of the above awards, he must have been a registered, active member of Cub Scout Pack 89 for a minimum of TWO (2) months; or be a valid transfer from another Pack. If the scout is not eligible to receive the above items from the Pack the parent must purchase them. E. WOLF SCOUT TO BEAR SCOUT 1. Upon advancement of a Pack 89 Wolf Scout to a Bear Scout, Pack 89 will present the following: Bear Hat, Bear NECKERCHIEF and SLIDE. 2. For a Cub Scout to be eligible for presentation of the above awards,, he must have been a registered, active member of Cub Scout Pack 89 for a mimmum of TWO (2) months; or be a valid transfer from another Pack. If the scout is not eligible to receive the above items from the Pack the parent must purchase them. E. BEAR SCOUT TO WEBELOS 1. Upon advancement of a Pack 89 Cub Scout into a Webelos Den, Pack 89 will present the following: Webelos COLORS, Webelos SCARF and Webelos Scarf SLIDE. 2. For a Cub Scout to be eligible for presentation of the above awards,, he must have been a registered, active member of Cub Scout Pack 89 for a mimmum of TWO (2) months; or be a valid transfer from another Pack. If the scout is not eligible to receive the above items from the Pack the parent must purchase them. F. WEBELOS TO BOY SCOUTS: 1. Upon "Graduation" from Cub Scout Pack 89 into a Boy Scout Troop, Pack 89 will present the following: "Pack Graduation Certificate" and "BOY SCOUT HANDBOOK". 2. Scouts who have earned the Arrow of Light, will be presented the award at a suitable ceremony coordinated by the Cubmaster with a local Scout Troop or local Order of the Arrow who will assist with the ceremony and crossover of the graduating Scouts. 10 7/5/2011 2. For a Webelos Scout to be eligible for presentation of the above awards, he must have been a registered, active member of Cub Scout Pack 89 for a minimum of FOUR (4) months; or be a valid transfer from another Pack. If the scout is not eligible to receive the above items from the Pack the parent must purchase them. 11 7/5/2011 Pack 89 Committee Structure Scouting Coordinator Local scouting exec Committee Chairman helps with District Scouting requirements Treasurer Publicity Charter partner owns & operates unit; provides leadership through Pack Committee Training Secretary 1) The Pack Committee meets monthly to discuss ways to support the Cub Scout program. Awards Membership Blue &Gold 2) The Cubmaster brings the program GoldGold suggestions of the Den Leaders to the monthly Committee meeting. Other ssBlu Cubmaster Programs 3) The Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster e and Den Leaders conduct monthly planning Pinewood &Gold meetings, separate from the Committee &Gold meeting. Derby Derby sssss s Assistant Cubmaster Off-Post Den Tiger Den Wolf Den Bear Den Webelos I Den Webelos II Den 12


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Not sure about your grandfather, but I can share with you about my grandmother.Her maiden name was Urban , Her life was a secret. she was very hush hush about some many things. She passed when I was real young and took all her secrets with her. Leaving me to wonder. What was so bad.
After some digging I have found that out that she was polish. I think she was ashamed of that. I can't see why but things were differnt years back. I also believe that there was family members that drank way to much. Most of all my family there now has passed. So I hunt as you do..
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PLYMOUTH — The cost of putting on the four-day Blueberry Festival in Plymouth's Centennial Park carries a hefty price tag. This year's festival is expected to cost nearly $800,000.
Bringing in top entertainment, such as last year's Jake Owen and this year's headliners, Montgomery Gentry, are a portion of those expenses. But other items, such as security, portable toilets and other needs chew up even more of the budget.
The Blueberry Festival also has paid for upgrades to Park facilities, at their cost, without tax payer support.
BOURBON — Karen Worsham will no longer be serving customers of the Bourbon Post Office.
Worsham decided to retire after 28 years on the job. Today, July 31 is her last day. She started out as a mail carrier delivering throughout the town. The first 12 years of service were spent going door to door and helping as a mail clerk.
MARSHALL COUNTY — With as many as 1 million Indiana students attending schools last year, a small percentage of those are considered special needs students. That number is 170,014.
Local school districts are tasked with the challenge of providing a quality education for all students and this sometimes include additional services.
PLYMOUTH — The Diamond Spyders may be too young to remember disco, but even they could appreciate a certain BeeGees classic Wednesday afternoon.
Staying alive is just what they did.
Plymouth Post 27 rallied back from a seven-run deficit to hand Mishawaka Post 161 an 8-7 defeat, surviving to play another day at the American Legion State Baseball Tournament at Bill Nixon Field.
Major George A. Runkle Sr.
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PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. — Major George A. Runkle Sr., Army of the United States, Retired, passed away June 26, 2014, in Prescott Valley, Ariz. Major Runkle was 92 years young.
ARGOS/PLYMOUTH — Although negotiations for space the 2015 Marshall County Blueberry Festival won't even begin until after this year's festival has come and gone, steps towards long-planning continue. The 2014 festival will mark 48 years of holding the Labor Day weekend festival in Plymouth.
Representatives from the Blueberry Festival Board have reportedly looked at several alternative sites throughout the county as a "what-if" back up in the event that the festival would move from Centennial Park in Plymouth.
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PizzaExpress founder Peter Boizot an Industry Icon
19 November, 2010
Peter Boizot, creator of Britain's most successful restaurant chain PizzaExpress, has won this year's Peach Network "Industry Icon" award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the UK's restaurant market. The presentation was made at a special awards lunch attended by 180 restaurant and pub industry executives in London on Thursday.
The trophy was presented to the 81-year-old pizza pioneer by Ian Neill, chairman of Wagamama and a former colleague of Bozoit at PizzaExpress. He paid particular tribute to the inspirational influence Boizot had had on his own career in running restaurant businesses.
Other tributes will come from entrepreneur and investor Luke Johnson, current ceo Mark Angela and YO! Sushi chief executive Robin Rowland. Johnson, who along with David Page and Hugh Osmond bought the PizzaExpress brand from Boizot, highlighted Boizot generosity, particularly in giving his staff shares in the business.
Rowland said: "You need a pretty bold entrepreneurial character to drive a business the way Peter did from day one, a man who has a great passion for food and a sense of occasion in terms of creating a beautiful place to eat. PizzaExpress is a place of celebrations but also works on a day to day basis, Peter understood that intuitively."
Peach Network's founder Peter Martin said: "The Icon trophy goes to individuals who have made a lasting and positive impression; people who inspire, innovate and set the standards. Peter Boizot fits the bill perfectly. He has been an inspiration to generation of restaurant entrepreneurs. The passion, attention to detail and simplicity of operation that he bought to that first site lives on across the PizzaExpress group. That is his legacy."
The award was judged by a group of fellow industry leaders and supported by Coca Cola, Martini, Royal Bank of Scotland, Coffer Corporate Leisure and Enotria Wine.
To see what key industry luminaries have to say about the legend of Peter Boizot, www.youtube.com/pizzaexpresstube
Boizot opened his first PizzaExpress in 1965 in London's Wardour Street. A second came two years later, but the brand now stands at 376 restaurants across the UK. Although, he sold his stake some years back, he remains involved as PizzaExpress president, even at the age of 81. As well as revolutionising the casual dining experience, he is also credited with starting the nation's love affair with pizza.
He made PizzaExpress more than just a pizza restaurant, involving the brand in supporting interests as diverse as jazz, hockey and saving Venice. He introduced Pizza Veneziana in 1975, donating 5p of its price to the Venice in Peril fund. The donation is now up to 40p a pizza and has raised over £2 million for the fund.
A few of Boizot's other notable achievements include introducing Peroni to the UK, fusing jazz and pizza with the world recognised PizzaExpress Jazz Club in Dean Street, playing host to the likes of Sting, Norah Jones, Jamie Cullum and continuing to recognize new and upcoming talent today. Outside of PizzaExpress, Peter has been the owner and chairman of Peterborough United Football Club, founded the Soho Jazz Festival and launched his own champagne label "BOIZOT".
Peter Martin concluded: "Peter Boizot has defined the casual dining sector, with his reputation and influence reaching far beyond London and the UK. Peter has inspired, innovated and raised the bar for those that follow in his footsteps."
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Los Angeles - The Grammys will pay special tribute to late Apple founder Steve Jobs, Brazil's Tom Jobim - of Girl from Ipanema fame - and US singer Diana Ross at the upcoming awards show, the organisation announced on Wednesday.
The Apple co-founder and mind behind the wildly popular iPod, iPad and iPhone died in October after battling pancreatic cancer.
Jobs, a Trustees Award honouree, will be remembered as having helped "create products and technology that transformed the way we consume music, TV, movies, and books," a statement from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences said.
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Lifetime Achievement Awards will be given to the Allman Brothers Band, country crooner Glen Campbell, Antonio Carlos Jobim, country star George Jones, soul stars the Memphis Horns, Ross and rap trailblazer Gil Scott-Heron, at the 54th edition of the awards fete.
Jobim, who died in 1994 at 67, is considered one of Brazil's most influential musicians, helping earn world renown for the bossa nova.
Diva Diana Ross, 67, won an Academy Award nomination for her turn as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues (1972), and will be honoured for her musical career that has spanned decades. Though she has been nominated for Grammys on many occasions, the Lifetime Achievement honour will be her first Grammy.
"This year's honourees offer a variety of brilliance, contributions and lasting impressions on our culture," said Neil Portnow, president and CEO of The Recording Academy.
"It is an honour to recognise such a diverse group of individuals whose talents and achievements have had an indelible impact on our industry."
Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim wrote the legendary Garota de Ipanema (Girl from Ipanema) in 1962, and it became a sort of anthem of Brazilian culture, with covers done by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Nat King Cole and Madonna.
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Moni's 2012 New Year's Resolutions
Well, it's that time again. Time to continue my tradition of posting my New Year's Resolutions on the blog for all my readers to see and help keep me on the path to being 100% compliant in meeting the goals I set.
Here are my resolutions for 2012
1. I will make it a point of emphasis to go out more often.
2. Will do a better job of making time to hang out with friends and family.
3. Will read ten novels from my favorite writers before the end of the year.
4. Will meet and get to know five new transpeople in the Houston area before the end of the year.
5. Will meet and get to know five new transpeople internationally before the end of the year.
6. Will take a trip to either New Orleans, Dallas or both cities before the end of this year.
7. Will continue to speak truth to power inside and outside the rainbow community in pursuit of trans human rights.
8. Will attend at least one major rainbow community event this year.
9. Want to grow TransGriot to where I have a 50% return hit rate by January 1, 2013 (currently at 44%)
10. Will ensure that I stay near the 185 pounds I'm currently at
11. Will make more time for fiction writing..
12. Will block out more 'me time' days this year.
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The on-screen buddies in 2011's drama comedy '50/50' will play best friends again in an upcoming holiday film.
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ABC appears poised to enter the genre game with the announcement that the network is giving "Eastwick" a chance to advance from pilot to full-fledged series.
According to The Hollywood Reporter "Eastwick", which hails from Warner Bros. TV and its reality/cable division Warner Horizon, is only "loosely based on the John Updike novel and the feature film." It stars Jaime Ray Newman, Lindsay Price, and Rebecca Romjin (L-R, below) as three young witches who come into their powers when a mysterious man comes to town. Paul Gross is stepping into Jack Nicholson's shoes as Darryl.
Aside from its lovely star power, "Eastwick" is also notable for extending the perfect record for its director David Nutter, whose every pilot so far has been ordered to series.
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In the 50 years that "Doctor Who" has been on the air, the titular character of The Doctor -- the last of an alien race called the Time Lords from the planet Gallifrey who can to regenerate into a different physical appearance -- has been played by 11 actors. Each has brought his own interpretation ...Read More »
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Having bid farewell to companions Amy (Karen Gillan) and Rory Pond (Arthur Darvill) late last year in an episode that took "Doctor Who" to New York, the long-running British series starts up again on BBC and BBC America on March 30 with the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) embarking on his latest advent...Read More »
James Bond isn't the only iconic British character able to celebrate a 50th anniversary -- the long-running and oft-reincarnated British sci-fi series "Doctor Who" marks five decades of existence this year, a milestone that BBC America plans to celebrate with a TV movie about the franc...Read More »
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Four large Iowa hospital and clinic groups have agreed to be paid for improving Medicare patients' health instead of just expecting more federal money every time they provide another test or procedure. The health systems are creating "accountable care organizations." Medicare officials plan to announce that new contracts have been signed with organizations associated with Genesis Health System, based in the Quad Cities; Iowa Health System, based in Des Moines; Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines; and the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.
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I could not give this hotel a high enough review. It has the most spectacular views, beautiful rooms, absolutely wonderful and helpful staff (cannot credit them enough! They were great!), the pool and bar overlooks the ocean. The most relaxing part of our whole Europe trip was spent here. I would insist anyone wanting to visit santorini to stay here... More
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We really enjoyed our stay here. The hotel really stood out in terms of quality (from what we saw of other hotels in venice). The staff (who all spoke at least some English) were friendly and helpful. The room was impressive and ours was bigger than I thought it would be after I read that some people thought the rooms were small. The bed was very comfy and the breakfast was good too, it was exactly what we wanted and expected from a continental breakfast. Although the hotel first seemed is a li - Anonymous
O conforto e localização. - Norberto
Every thing , the area the hotel, plus the staff, beautiful city - Beryl
localizacao proxima a estacao de trens - Anonymous
Gostamos de tudo. O Hotel é extremamente bem localizado,foi uma grata surpresa sair da estação e já se deparar com o Hotel ali tão próximo. O café da mnhã também foi muito bom, o piano bar á noite , perfeito. E o passeio gratuito á ilha de Murano, é uma cortesia maravilhosa. - Raimundo
Our room and large terrace were wonderful. The room had lots of light with 4 large windows that all open with a canal view. The terrace looked over the rose garden and the Grand canal. The staff were very professional and helpful. It was a perfect hotel for our 3 night visit! - Anonymous
A friend and I stayed at Hotel Canal Grande for three glorious days in
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Ask for directions to the hotel once you arrive at the station. The walk is no more than 10 minutes.
The hotel itself is situated on a small quiet square with absolutely no traffic, which means the hotel is quiet and a good night's sleep is almost guaran - Anonymous
I have travelled extensively and stayed in many hotels, and by far this hotel has the friendliest and most accommodating staff I have ever come across. The hotel has a lovely ambience, and after a long day of walking it was nice to relax in the small lounge area that serves refreshments. Bathrooms were very modern. A perfect place for families with older children and couples. - Anonymous
elegance of the hall, room comfortable and clean, kindness of the hotel staff, location very good, proper price - Anonymous
Yes, having read other reports we were plesantly surprised as it was better than others had suggested. Staff were helpful and nothing was too much trouble. It was right at the begining of season so maybe that helped but a throughly good experience. - Anonymous
We had a large, comfortable room with a view of the canal and the church. Hotel has a pleasant garden. Friendly, helpful staff. Good location, near to San Basilio vaporetto stop, convenient for attractions in the Dorsoduro area. A few caffes and osteria nearby but not far to walk to find whatever you need. Would definitely recommend it and will consider coming again. - Anonymous


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Opening is Oct. 14 at 8 PM.
The new musical, based on a concept by Barbara Anselmi, features book and lyrics by Brian Hargrove, with music by Anselmi and additional lyrics by Jill Abramovitz, Carla Rose Fisher, Michael Cooper, Ernie Lijoi and Will Randall.
The creative team also includes choreographer Noah Racey, music director Greg Anthony, three-time Tony Award-winning orchestrator Douglas Besterman, scenic designer Anna Louizos, five-time Tony Award-winning costume designer William Ivey Long, lighting designer Paul Gallo, wig and hair designer Paul Huntley, production stage manager Thomas Clewell, and sound designer Acme Sound Partners.
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Periodical Cicada Brood II emergence has been in the news a lot lately, but West Virginia doesn't have anything to worry about. According to the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) Brood II doesn't occur in West Virginia. However, they should be showing up pretty soon in Connecticut, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
"The Department has been receiving a lot of calls about periodical cicadas," said Agriculture Commissioner Walt Helmick, "but we aren't scheduled for an emergence until 2016."
Periodical cicadas, also known as 17-year locusts, have different emergence years and are grouped in numbered broods. Broods I, V, VIII, IX, X, and XIV are the ones that occur in West Virginia.
For more information or a brochure on the periodical cicadas of West Virginia, which includes a brood map, contact the WVDA Plant Industries Division at 304-558-2212.


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Matthias says that if they decide to not turn off the graphical GRUB screen there should at least be a clean-looking boot menu. The new Fedora Plymouth splash screen would be a fairly simple spinner to indicate the system is loading while somewhere else the Fedora logo would be displayed.
So far in the many responses to the mailing list thread, the talk amongst Fedora developers to "improve the Fedora boot experience" are about what key(s) should be used for displaying a GRUB menu screen... There's also some feeling that much time shouldn't be spent to polishing the boot experience but rather to just make Fedora boot as fast as possible so the experience is irrelevant.
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