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Looks like your poll is rigged! Jenna C & Laura F.'s #'s went up consistantly until 11:00 last night, then started again 6:00 this morning. This poll should be removed from the site.
I agree, watching this little polularity contect you see that some are increasing as you would expect, while others are going up every 3 to 5 minutes. Seems a bit suspect to me.
Hey, I thought the same thing yesterday – came back today and checked to see if it was happening again, and guess what! You parents crack me up! Atleast it gave me a chuckle on such a hot and miserable day. I am going to keep checking today when I have time to see how out of control this gets. Thanx for the laughs!
Its a poll relax. These polls make sites like this one fun to watch.
I like it. By the way I do not know any of these named girls personally. I did vote once though.
My pick was based on articles I have read in the courier & star ledger. And team accomplishments this year.
Rigged, now thats funny.
This is funny! All these people actually wasting time on this nonsense!
What is going on here??? PARENTS ARE PATHETIC – this started as a simple poll based on the girls INDIVIDUAL stats for the year. It now seems like some parents (get a life!) don't think their kids can win based on stats alone so are resorting to alternate measures. Nice going — great values to teach. Funny thing is, do you think the players care who wins? no! They've gotten on with their lives looking forward to summer. To bad the parents can't do the same. I agree with the first comment — take the site down and be done!
Obviously there are people connected with Hunterdon Central and Bridgewater-Raritan that feel passionately about their players being rewarded for the fine season they've had.
Nothing wrong with that.
I agree with Anonymous #4. It's a fun poll. Nothing to freak out about. There is nobody listed that isn't deserving of consideration.
But I assure you: Ultimately, the decision on these two awards will be based on merit, not Web hits.
All I can say is that Pincus has been sweating out these two decisions for over a week now. Never seen him so torn.
Why should anyone care if you get
1 vote or 1000.
This is a honor just to be mentioned.
There are a lot of great players in are area.
Congrats. to all!
come on simeon you and bill clinton most be related , you had fitz picked for this before the season even started.
That one went totally over my head.
I don't get it.
1. What does Bill Clinton have to do with Fitzsimmons?
2. How and why would I have picked anyone before the season??
This joke of a poll can end now – the Player of the Year was announced last evening at the Bridgewater softball banquet and if anyone had a doubt that it was not going to be Lauren Fitzsimmons, then you obviously do not keep up with Mr. Pincus and his one sided sports coverage throughout the softball season. As the last poll writer stated, she was picked before the season even started.
I would love to know your criteria for Player of the Year when:
– 4 of the girls listed on this poll beat her in regular competition.
– 1 beat her by scoring 8 runs against her – I do not believe any of the other pitchers had that many runs scored against them in a game let alone having 6 runs scored against her in 1 inning to tie the score and eventually beat her in a state game. I do not believe any other pitcher had this happen to them in any game this season.
– 1 struck her out 5 times in the 2 times they faced each other. That one striking out 21 players in 1 game! and beating her both times they faced each other
– 1 that won the Skylands Conference
– 1 that won the Warren County tournament and the Warren conference
– 1 that broke the record for home runs hit.
– of all the pitchers, Lauren had a higher loss record
– of all the pitchers listed here that she faced in games, she lost to every one of them.
So explain to everyone how you are not bias, how this was not pre-determined, how her stats were better than all the others? Oh and by the way, if anyone believes stats can not be fudged to make someone look better – think again. There is no way her stats are better than some of the people she was up against.
Is she the best all around player with both pitching and hitting? How many home runs did she hit this season? Yes, she won the Somerset County tournament. On the other hand, Jenna Carmon not only won her county tournament, she also won her conference. Megan McInaw won the Skylands Conference. How many games do you play to win the County Title, 2 maybe 3? How many games does it take to win your conference – I believe substantially more than that.
Everyone has an opinion about these things, but the above facts can not be denied by anybody! You have taken something that all of these girls work very hard to accomplish, and have turned it into a farce.
Mr. Carino stated that you struggled with this decision, was this because someone else truly deserved this award more, yet that is not who you wanted to give it to and you were struggling to justify your decision?
So the cat is no out of the bag, I can not wait to see the other comments that people write about your decision. Nobody will ever agree, there will always be someone who thinks someone else deserves an award like this, but the facts speak for themselves, and you will be hard pressed to convince me and alot of other people out there that the winner of this season's award was actually 'The PLAYER of the Year'.
I've heard Pincus called many names over the past 10 years, but Bill Clinton is a new one.
Rudy, is that you?
Let the games begin!
To the previous anonymous poster:
I m not quite sure where you're getting some of your facts, but many of them are VERY wrong, including the part about the Player of the Year award being announced at Bridgewater's banquet.
Normally, I would immediately address this point by point, but I don't think it would be appropriate until after the All-Area teams are published.
At that time, you can return here and I look forward to addressing this issue.
The travel softball world is a very small place – and a lot of these high school girls play on lots of different travel teams, or have friends who do. Some feel it is an honor to be named Player of the Year, and as such, shared the news.
Why don't you check with Coach Sandy herself, she said she knew you would be pissed but made the big announced to the attendee's herself anyway!
So please tell me which of my facts is incorrect. You can always check the Star Ledger for the line scores youself, they do a very nice job of documenting all of that information – if anyone is interested, you can calculate stats yourself.
everyone knows that she was gonna win it before season. Mr. Pincus has always loved her and we all knew that was not going to change. And as for looking at the stats that he sure did not do because he would see all that he missed. He did not pick this award on stats. but as he would say he did not but its weird Mr. Pincus that everyone else can see it but urself. tell me how does that work?
It is disheartening that people harbor such anger towards this blog, Simeon and the kids. I feel awful for any of the players that are reading this, especially the player of the parent that is so angry. What kind of lesson is such anger sending to your daughter? Putting down other players (remember, they are KIDS…), talking about fudging stats, accusing of having decisions made before the season? Wow. It is a shame that people have such difficulty coping with things that don't go their way. I celebrate all the players for their hard work and commitment and congratulate those that receive honors/awards. You all deserve to be supported, not ripped apart by a disgruntled parent. And Simeon, isn't The Inner Circle supposed to be a positive way to discuss high school softball? Shame on the people (and anonymously, no less) that abuse it as a way to purge their anger. Sad.
Well said, Kelly.
The Inner Circle is absolutely meant to be a positive place to cover varsity softball and give praise to the fine student-athletes who work their tails off for the good of their school and their sport.
And this thread is the perfect example of everything that is wrong with high school sports. Adults behaving like children making wild accusations and launching ridiculous personal attacks because their opinion isn't shared by everyone else on the planet.
I will be more than happy to explain my decisions on all these awards once the All-Area issue is published next Friday, decisions that were made completely objective and purely on merit.
Until then, if you want to rip me, please bring something of substance to the table, not wild ramblings and comparisons to former presidents that make no sense.
Oh, and for the record, and, really, it doesn't make a bit of difference one way or the other, I did check with Coach Baranowski, (among others) and I am confident there was no announcement made about anyone winning Player of the Year at the Bridgewater banquet, which, by the way, was held Wednesday night and not Thursday as the poster here stated.
If there's some grand conspiracy to lie to me, fine. So be it. In any case, I now consider this matter closed.
In the interest of full disclosure, I can tell you Lauren Fitzsimmons was informed Thursday night via a phone call from me that she had won the award. Perhaps it was then that her travel ball friends got the news. And there's nothing wrong with that.
By Thursday night and Friday afternoon, I had already made my choice public. I spoke to Hillsborough coach Cheryl Iaione on Thursday night and told her I had decided to go with Fitzsimmons, and have told a few other coaches and members of the softball community who have inquired, as well. So the decision isn't exactly a state secret.
I also spoke with Megan McInaw on Friday and congratulated her on a phenomenal season and a great career and told her I'd decided to go with Fitzsimmons, too.
the connection between you and bill is you can look somebody right in the eye and lye that you didn't have her picked from the beginning. If she deserved it fine but her stats don't show it period.
The bottom line is that lauren's stats did not show her to be the best this season but she was still picked. You have always been on Bridgewater's side and that will not change as long as u are at the paper. These girls should have a fair chance to be awarded for what they are done and this just shows that, thats not the way it goes. And if u say the facts are wrong then please tell us what the real facts are on the stats because from what i have read they are very much true. it seems to me you are just trying to cover up for the choice you made. As for it being told at the banquet it very much was. And we will really see if this is all a joke if the coach from Bridgewater gets coach of the year as well. there is something wrong with how you pick the girls to be awarded because the girls are not getting the credit they should be getting.
Friday, June 20. All-Area will be out in the Courier News.
Thanks for reading.
hey simeon tell me how to loop a video of the banquet to you're sight and you can see who is lying.
Send it to me at email@example.com
no tell me how to loop it!!
I don't know how. And even if I could figure it out, the only way to do it would be to put it on the main site, not the comments page, which would require a user name and password.
I think it's great that you all have this forum to discuss Players of the Year….I'm sure all of the candidates have valid reasons to select each as a player of the year.
Few journalists in this state work as tirelessly as Simeon, and his decision is completely justified. You can defend any girl for the award, and unless Mr. Pincus goes on "The Moment of Truth", there's no way you can validate the statements that he had made this selection prior to the season.
What you need to do is get your own newspaper or a website and list your own player of the year and all will be happy.
Regardless of who wins it, all of these girls showed that they are great softball players and will likely go far, athletically and academically, in whatever career path they pursue.
In every sport I have been involved in someone from the WINNING team has always been voted the MVP – until now. This is the first time someone from the LOSING team was given that honor. This is absolutely amazing!
I think what the last Blogger said is something we should all do – we should all get our own papers, decided on a Player of the Year based on whatever criteria we decide and give as much creditability to that award as is attached to this years Courier News Softball Player of the Year! ENJOY!
1. This award is not MVP. It's Player of the Year. There's a difference.
2. Bridgewater-Raritan was the WINNING TEAM in the Somerset County Tournament.
But, like I keep saying, I will be more than happy to expand on all of this once All-Area is published.
Once that happens, I have no problem answering any questions about the pick and explaining exactly why I made the choice I did and didn't go with one of the other finalists.
It's worth noting that Simeon had the decency to call the runners-up for Player of the Year and explain his reasoning (a vast majority of writers don't do that).
The girls all handled the news in a very mature manner, unlike the infantile, anonymous adult(s) who are posting on this blog.
It takes a real gutless worm to spout off anonymously like this … hope you are proud of yourself and the embarrassment you are bringing to Hillsborough.
By the way, you are going to be REAL disappointed when you read the Star-Ledger's all-county package. Hopefully they will be spared your infantile rantings.
she did not deserve it bottom line
You want some cheese with that whine?
its not whining its facts and if u were ever there to see it u would know what i mean. Everyone could see this from the start and its not fair to all the other girls on the list. now everyone has their opinion but when the facts shows that the right person did not get the credit then there is something wrong with it.
When is the Ledger All-County being published?
I really enjoy your reporting during the season. Keep up the good work!
I think any one of the players could have won the award, but only one wins. Congrats to all the players.All had a great year in high school. By the way–Jerry ' THE WORM' whats makes you think Hillsborough are all the anonymous people. I am From HC and thought Jenna Carmon should have won the award.Jenna was county and conference champ. Plus HC beat BR. Everyone is entitled to a opinion. Simeon does a good job reporting on all the teams in the area. I thank him for all his efforts. He has a tough job reporting on all these players and picking awards. If any one can do better, please apply at the Courier News. Thanks and have a good summer.
It's not the opinions that drive me nuts. I love the blog feedback … it's the insinuation that Pincus was hell-bent on giving it to a particularly player from the get-go. I know that's not the case.
I think the Ledger stuff comes out this weekend, either Saturday or Sunday. They do it by zone, so Jenna Carmon will be in the "West Jersey" category, not mixed with Somerset County.
She is justly deserving of high recognition.
Hey, don't give Hillsborough all the credit here – I am not from Hillsborough and posted my displeasure on your little blog. Look at the numbers on your poll – the Hillsborough girl is running a distant 3rd – that tells me more people from the other towns Voted and possibly commented on this stuff.
I am glad to hear all the girls took the news well – that is a credit to their parents for raising mature individuals who take this kind of stuff with a grain of salt. The bottom line is – NONE OF YOUR PICKS AND POLLS AND NONE OF THE STAR LEDGER PICKS AND POLLS MEANS ANYTHING!
To all of the girls listed as candidates for Player of the Year and to the girls not even mentioned – all that matters is that YOU know you played this game to the best of your ability, and win or lose – you are all PLAYERS OF THE YEAR!


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Nursing national ambitions, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee today took another swipe at BJP Prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi saying there was a difference between a 'paper tiger' and a Royal Bengal Tiger.
"Don't they know that there is difference between a paper tiger and a Royal Bengal tiger. In Bengal there is a Royal Bengal Tiger in the Sunderbans," Banerjee, the Chief Minister told an election meeting here in Purulia district.
She also alleged that those who were divisive, caused riots and were racists could not constitutionally ascend to the Prime Minister's chair.
"Those who cause riots between Hindus and Muslims and stoke racism and divide Bengalis and non-Bengalis have no right legally or constitutionally to sit in the PM's chair," Banerjee said.
"Keep it mind that the game is not so easy. The architects of the Constitution like Baba Saheb Ambedkar envisaged secularism to be an adhesive force for a multi-religious and pluralistic Indian society. Preamble of the Constitution says our Constitution is secular," Banerjee said.
Stating that the Trinamool Congress was for a unified country, she referred to people from the state being packed off in trains from Mumbai and Delhi and said that none had the right to drive out anyone from any part of India.
"Did you not know many people from Purulia were packed off in trains and sent back here? Is it true or not? Will you vote for them? Have you forgotten the BJP people?"
She alleged that when elections were at hand the same tactics were being used.
Alleging that the BJP was trying to incite riots, Banerjee said "We have not forgotten the Gujarat riots.
"If any incident happens, people take lessons and try to rectify them. Instead of doing so too many incidents have taken place after that."
Claiming that when there was no political issues to fight with, canards were spread with the help of a section of the media, she said "Keep it in mind, those who do not have anything to say politically, by paying money to some channels and newspapers spread canards and do character assassination."
Stating that she was above such tactics as she worked for the people, she claimed that the Trinamool Congress would make a sweep in the state and give a fitting reply to the BJP and the Congress.
Alleging links between Maoists and CPI(M), Banerjee said "I am keeping information. Place a landmine in Mamata Banerjee's meeting and create unrest in junglemahal. The job of the CPI(M) is to act as a vote spoiler."
Stating that her government's priority was stability of rule, economic stability and working for the people, she also dwelt on the Centre deducting interest of huge loans taken by the earlier Left Front government.
She said that peace had been restored in junglemahal and terror would not be allowed to return.
"I salute those who fought against them (Maoists) risking their lives," she added.

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Stephen Colbert Says Trump Was Like "A Bad School Boy" in Their 'Late Show' Interview
The Late Show host Stephen Colbert sat down with Andy Cohen on Thursday's Watch What Happens Live to discuss interviewing politicians, his Colbert Report character and what it was like to step into David Letterman's shoes.
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Watch Key and Peele's Farewell Address as Obama and His "Anger Translator"
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Though i prefer the first day (Big Guy rated the second better), i was relieved to escape the hitam manis locals at Tangkuban Parahu; though sweet with their ukuleles and colorful hanging beads all over their body, their wishful faces speak to you sad stories without words, desperately hoping that you would spare them some leftover rupiahs.
Despair that i wasn't convinced to perform such charity (as they'd flock you once you do so for one), i must remind myself that i can't feed all the poor in Indonesia.
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Secret seems to get the acknowledgement for being the most famous outlet (you even get a pass to its waiting lounge at the airport if you spend 500, 000 rupiah here).
Branded stuff are sold at really cheap prices. Whether they are fake or real, honestly i don't have a care in the world. After all, the idea is to buy something for fun as a souvenir for family, friends, yourself. i got all my family's gifts here under one roof. And as for myself? Surprisingly, i couldn't find anything.
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Below the parlor, under the same lot, is a factory outlet named Carla; which means husbands / boyfriends / fathers / brothers can head upstairs for a massage treat while the women shop. One thing about me though – i would never skip a massage for shopping. 😆
The place is clean, the staffs polite and friendly, and most importantly, serious and passionate about their job. We especially loved the chairs that came with individual TV screens, earphones with maximum slide options (though we didn't use them). Then i killed… two birds with one stone. i bought two lovely earrings from Carla after.
{Big and i took a 90 minutes journey to heaven and back – a journey where our feet were massaged instead of using them for walking}
Cost: 80, 000 rupiah / 90 minutes
Here is another place you CAN NOT miss. Lunch at Warung Misbar located on the same row as Zen. i can't stress even more how incredible this place is!
At first glance, we thought it was a cinema. Truth: It is a cinema concept restaurant. 😀
The warmth and coziness this joint provides is simply incomparable. If you ever visit Bandung, give this restaurant a try. It is a recommendation from a local, to give you more reasons to trust me.
Grab a plate, mix and match the delectable dishes / lauk, and sit with the locals in the middle of the warung to watch a classic Indonesian film. (i could only wish i had enough time for that).
Cost: 60, 000 rupiah
i had great food the entire day – a hearty breakfast buffet at the hotel; a very decent one i must say, an amazing lunch that tantalized taste buds using different aroma and spices, and a surprisingly satisfying dinner by AirAsia while in the air (if you happen to fly back from Indonesia, try their Nasi Kuning Manado).
To wrap it all up nicely, i ordered myself a cup of hot Milo (always my version of 'hot chocolate') which almost immediately soothed away all fatigue collected from Bandung's weekend traffic.
Things they never told you about Bandung / Indonesia #3:
Always keep 75, 000 rupiah for airport tax. It happened to me once when i was short of RM30, and almost missed my flight trying to find an ATM, exchange money, etcetera. Keep in mind, that airports in small places is no KLIA. Malaysia despite its shortcomings, still owns one of the best airports i've seen.
Cost (Transportation): 25, 000 rupiah (in town) + 25, 000 rupiah (to the airport)
Airport tax: 75, 000 rupiah
Total Cost: 265, 000 rupiah / person


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I'm a XSI user, and I have a scene with a camera and an object animated. I'm trying to export the scene to RF as SD file, but I can only export one object in this file. I mean, when I select the camera, the camera is exported. When I select the object, the object is exported. And so on. But if i select both elements, only the first one selected is exported. What can I do?
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Venividi replied to mashmaster's topic in Open Discussion - ProgramDivide and conquer. Look at your patrol structure. If there are a lot of young scouts in a single patrol, they feed off each other and the patrol leader has increased difficulty in keeping them focused. If you are able to keep the number of new scouts to 2 per patrol, they can stay more focused, and pay more attention to the older scouts in their patrol, which helps them from acting out.
Age based patrols: Webelos cross over to Boy Scouts expecting fun and adventure. They look up to the older scouts and want to be like them. They select a PL from their midst, but they do not respect or follow him like they would an older scout. Reason: their PL likely has no more experience or knowledge than their own. (Adult equivalent would be if 8 random adults were placed together and told to elect one of their own to lead them in building a chemical plant in India.) Without at least some experience, the PL is thrust into a position that will result in frustration. PL role then either a) gets a bad reputation - you have to go to more boring meetings and no one listens to you, or b) becomes adult led to keep the patrol going. Then by the time scouts are 14 or 15, the patrol has a hard time finding anyone that wants the position.
Merit Badge Counselors
Venividi replied to Adamcp's topic in Advancement ResourcesIn the district that I used to be involved with, they did an excellent job of keeping MB counselor list up to date. Even with that, I did not receive calls from a scout except for a (rare) call to finish a partial from summer camp. Although the purpose of MB program as stated by BSA includes the benefit of calling an unknown adult, working with a caring adult with a knowledge of a subject area, etc., in reality, opportunities to get MB's at adult planned events (summer camp, MB weekends, in troop MB sessions, etc., there is little incentive for a scout to make a call to a MB counselor to arrange a meeting. The beginning of the end for me was when a highly respected scouter asked me to teach first Aid MB on a Saturday at district event. I agreed, because the person that he had previously lined up had fallen ill. I was shocked that the expectation was that the format was to show the scouts a skill, have them repeat it, then sign off on the related requirement. The long time, highly respected scouter that organized the event shrugged his shoulders and said that although he didnt agree with it, that was just the way it was now. I felt bad that I participated in a program that had little benefit to scouts. At the same event, another MB counselor who was leading another MB workshop, bragged about how he had all the pieces required for a project prepared in advance, leaving a small section of wood uncut for the scout to finish, thereby technically meeting a MB requirement to cut wood for the project with a saw. Some time later I had a committee chair call me to set up a First Aid MB class at their troop meetings. I turned her down. I believe that adults want to help there kids advance, and are doing so by taking away anything that might possibly be an obstacle to advancement.
Adults At It Again
Venividi replied to Eagle94-A1's topic in The Patrol MethodThrifty, Young boys learn best by watching older boys. When adults do the planning, well, that is just something that they are used to - adults do such things, and they cannot envision themselves doing that. Young scouts typically look up to the older scouts. They want to be like them, have the experiences that they have had. When they see the older boys doing planning, AND the older boys helping them to plan, they can envision themselves doing that. Without a few older boys in the troop that have the understanding that they are role models, and that they have the responsibility and privilege of assisting and training the younger scouts, you have a challenging task. It will take time. As adult leaders, discuss what you would like the boys to be doing by themselves in 1, 3, and 5 years (i.e., the vision). You should also discuss with the older boys their ideas of what they think the troop should be like in the future. Then break each down into tasks, and introduce one or two at a time. Work through the SPL and other older scouts to train them in the skills, and give them the responsibility, expectation, and guidance to implement. from your example: A PL sent out an email asking for his patrol to meet up to go shopping for groceries prior to camping. It was 3:30 in the afternoon on a weekday. How are any of the others going to get to the store if their parents are at work? No arrangements such as sharing a ride were suggested. this could be something that people might agree would be important to improve over the next several months. This situation is very typical. What seems obvious to us is not to a scout, especially if he has not observed or assisted another SPL do this when he was a younger scout. i.e., if he had never seen an email, text message, or received a phone call from SPL or PL for every monthly campout, he would not know that such detail was expected. Also, boys typically look to put as little effort as possible into what they may view as a task that is , lets say, l"less than fun". In this case, one potential action would be for the SM to sit down with the SPL and ask guiding questions: How did that work out? Did the scouts do what you requested? Why do you think that was? Do you have any ideas for doing something different next time? What are they? How would you do them? How will you remember to do them next time? etc. You also need to look at what happened when the shopping didnt get done. Did adults step in and do it? (reinforces that there is no downside to the scouts if they do not complete needed chores). Or did scouts arrive at the meeting place ready to leave for the camp out , but without food, and the troop then have to make a stop for groceries, resulting in less time for fun on the campout? Does the SPL check with each patrol leader before departure to check that the patrol has the food, tents, and other camping gear that they need? If not, that is also fodder for a retrospective witht eh SPL. Good Luck - take joy in baby steps.
Building Patrol Spirit: a Pie in the Face
Venividi replied to Eagle94-A1's topic in The Patrol Method1) Patrols need to matter. Avoid combining patrols on camp outs. Combining patrols conveys the message that patrols don't matter. This month a scout is in the liger patrol (combination of lions and tigers because only a few from each patrol attended the campout); next month he is in the leagles (lions and eagles), following month, it is the leagears (combination of lions, eagles and bears). Loyalty (and the resulting spirit) doesnt build with a random, ever changing group. 2) Have meaningful competitions. Interpatrol activities at each meeting and camp out need to be patrol vs patrol. Patrols need to have bragging rights that they bested the other patrols. This implies that there should be more to competitions than simply dividing up into 2 groups for a large game of capture the flag; a 3 or 4 team (i.e., patrols) will work better at building patrol spirit. 3) Patrols camp at some distance from each other - this topic has been covered extensively in other threads. 4) Mixed age patrols. You want older boys to care about and nurture younger boys in their patrol. This creates a bonding that doesnt happen as easily when all of the boys are of near equal ability. It is also needed to have meaningful competitions (there is not much spirit building when a patrol consisting of 8th grade boys competes with a patrol of 6th graders).
Stosh, To say that it is all due to how the program is run (as to whether FC and Eagle scouts are equivalent in character, citizenship, fitness), discounts the maturity that happens in anyone between 12 and 18. The program should help guide and encourage growth in those ; i.e., character, citizenship and fitness. If it does not, if a Star, Life, and Eagle scout have not developed further, then the program is deficient. I do agree with you that some scouts at FC exhibit more maturity than some Eagles. I love it when I meet scouts that draw their motivation to improve from within themselves rather than from external awards. They are great examples. I wish everyone was like that (youth and adult alike). Regards, Venividi
Stosh, I admire your sentiment that a good first class scout is the same as a good Eagle scout (dynamics is the word that you used). However, I just cant imagine that even in your troop an Eagle scout wouldn't have a deeper understanding of the scout oath and law, this impacting beliefs and behavior. BSA stresses first class in 1 year. If a scout progresses no farther in his trail to Eagle than in the year (or so) to First Class, then what is the point of additional years of participation in scouting? We've already helped him as far along as he is able to go.
Advice on how to handle this, please?
Venividi replied to s'morestashe's topic in Open Discussion - ProgramDon't be patient. If no camping activities are planned in which all scouts can participate, those that cant will soon lose interest and drift away. Is it reasonable to assume that the few new kids are all in one patrol? They can have patrol meetings where they plan and set up patrol camp outs. If the PLC is planning troop level activities that leave out the younger scouts, and older scouts are shooting down all activity suggestions in which younger scouts could participate, they are not living to the scout law. It would be a good topic to raise at troop committee meeting on the direction of the troop.
An Eagle Scout should exhibit the characteristics that make him someone that we would hold up to other scouts as an example. Living and demonstrating the scout oath and law is in my opinion the most important requirement for Eagle, yet many are inclined to ignore it because it is by nature subjective. Eagle is an award that to the public embodies the Scout oath and law. Picking out just the first 3: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful Is a scout that has camped 20 nights in 3 or 4 years trustworthy, loyal or helpful to his patrol? In my opinion he is not, because he let his patrol mates down by skipping so many campouts. It is not demonstrating loyalty to his patrol; he was not there for them to be helpful; cannot be trusted to show up or participate. Is a scout that demonstrated a requirement once and then never did it again because it was signed off Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful? Again, in my opinion he is not, because how can he help other scouts learn a skill, be relied on in the wilderness, be prepared for an emergency, if he does not willingly practice skills nor teach them to others? A scout that has met the requirements no more no less does not fit the image that has been promoted to the public of what an Eagle scout is. Some years ago, someone posted a comment something like Mom: "Help! Help! My baby is choking!" Eagle Scout: Sorry lady, I took First Aid merit badge when I was 11 at Summer camp. I only did it once, so I don't remember what to do." Is a scout that has not attended a troop meeting for 2 years, and then shows up and expects time from leaders to help him complete rank requirements for Eagle an Eagle scout? How has he demonstrated trustworthy, loyal, helpful? He has left his troop and patrol mates to fend for themselves instead of being helpful or loyal to them. (In this, I also fault leaders because they continued to register an inactive scout in their troop, which is not trustworthy, loyal, or helpful to the troop). Is a scout that concentrates exclusively (or mainly) on requirements in pursuit of rank advancement being trustworthy, loyal, or helpful? It is a bit of an oxymoron that a scout that so focused on obtaining Eagle that he does not pay much attention to helping fellow scouts, or participating fully with his patrol is given the award and held up to other scouts as something special. When we as adult leaders have done that, we have taken eyes off the aims of scouting - character, citizenship, fitness.
Venividi replied to Stosh's topic in The Patrol MethodAdding something that hasn't been raised yet: Who is doing the training and setting the expectations for a scout in a new POR? If it is the SM or an ASM, then the boy very well may view it as an unnecessary job only being done because the adult told him to do it. If it is a same age scout (i.e., the PL in a troop with age based patrols), then the scout's view may be that the PL doesn't know any more than he does, so why should he listen to him? Besides, they just want to goof around together. However, if the person doing the training and setting the expectations is another scout that is older than him, the scout is more likely to follow through, because the older scout is likely looked up to and respected by the scout. He wants to be accepted by the older, "cool" kids in the troop. Consider moving to placing the responsibility of training and follow up to a JASM or other older scout. Moving to this type of structure may take several years for the troop to adopt, as the current older scouts have grown up in an environment where such jobs nover got done well, and therefore they have no view as to how things could or should be.
Scoutmaster's Conference Delimma
Venividi replied to Twocubdad's topic in Working with KidsI would not object to expulsion, but I don't see the CC going along with that. I don't see where CC should be overriding the SM on decision as to whether a scout with long term bad behavior should be able to continue to participate in scout meetings and activities. I think it would be interesting to listen in on that conversation: SM: CC, you are aware of all of the issues with scout X, from all of our previous discussions, correct? CC: Yes, why do you ask? SM: We have lost scouts and despite repeated conferences with him, he is still bullying younger scouts. I expect that it will not be long before we lose more scouts.I am going to meet with him and his parents and tell them that he will no longer be allowed to participate in the troops activities. I will give them contact info for other troops that they could approach to join. I am requesting your support. CC: Sorry, you dont have it. You cant give up on this boy. SM: The ASM's and I have done as much as we can. It is a problem that we do not have the ability to resolve. CC: You still have to keep the boy and try your best. SM: Aren't you concerned that the other boys in the troop? About having some quit, and about the negative experiences that they are having? CC: You dont know that any will quit, and it is a life experience in dealing with difficult people. You have to keep him. SM: I can see that I and my ASM's do not have your support, and are unable to deliver an effective program as a result of this boy. You have my resignation. I am going to tell the boys that there comes a time when everyone must stand up for what they believe in. That this is my time, I believe in them, but that the CC does not believe in what I am doing. So let me know who will be replacing me. I will be glad to work on a transition plan with them.
Pros and Cons of the Junior Assistant Scoutmaster position
Venividi replied to apothecus's topic in The Patrol Methodjblake writes: We had a troop in our district that had a dozen or so really young scouts and just one older boy. Of course they made him the SPL. After a couple of camporees of watching the little guys follow him around as if they were all tied to him, he picked up the nickname "Mother Hen". That is what I like about mixed aged patrols. It puts scouts in a situation where leadership can happen naturally, because young scouts look up to an older, experienced PL. He already has had adventures that they want to have, has skills that they envy. The PL in turn gets a feeling of self worth because he is able to share his knowledge with those that do not yet have it. It is a structure that helps foster success for leadership development (older scout), and skills development (younger scouts).
If it was me, I wouldn't reorganize patrols at the next patrol meeting, because the groundwork hasn't yet been laid. One possible way: Have meeting with SM, CC, AC, key ASM's to dicsuss what you are trying to do. Discuss their ideas and concerns so that all are on same page. Talk to SPL about observations that the troop really isnt using the patrol method, there are no inter-patrol competitions, etc. and that you would like to add this to the agenda at his next PLC meeting. At next PLC meeting, pose the problem to the boys. I would use the inter-patrol competition as the hook, because boys love games and love to compete. Point out that the BSA program includes interpatrol competitions. That the agenda planner that they use to plan meetings has a spot for inter-patrol competition, that the council's Jr Leader Training taught interpatrol competition, and that you want their ideas on how to implement it. Give some guidelines: patrols need to be structured so that teams (i.e. patrols) are fair. That each person should have one or two buddies in the patrol that he is in. Let the PLC sell it to the rest of the troop. boys work it out with the guidelines provided. If things look lopsided, ask if they really think it is fair. You may need to write off the high-school age folks. They may not be willing to change, though they may surprise you. I agree with qwazse's suggestion for informal recognitions; as an addition to rather than a substitute for a) bragging rights after winning that night's inter-patrol competition and b) keeping score between COH's and recognizing the patrol with something that the boys value. I think that competitions are one of the most effective, yet least used ways to engage the boys; for motivation to continue to practice skills that were signed off long ago, for working together as a team, etc.
A thought to consider as you work through this with SM: One of the issues/inconsistencies that we recognized that we had as a troop was that awards/recognitions were typically individual based (rank advancement, merit badges), yet one of the aims of scouting is citizenship. In order to move towards the vision that the adults have for properly functioning patrols, patrol based behaviour needs to be rewarded. When all incentives are individual incentives, then patrol cohesiveness isn't fostered. (In my opinion, the advancement method doesn't do much to promote patrol cohesiveness). We needed to create reasons for them to pull together as patrols and not just as collections of individuals. Consider recognizing "best patrol" at courts of honor. You will need to determine what that is. Perhaps patrols earning points for any or all of the following: winning the inter-patrol competition at troop meetings; winning inter-patrol competitions on campouts; Clean and neat patrol campsite for the weekend; patrol organized and run service project; patrol participation in troop service project; First troop to be packed up, patrol campsite policed and cleaned, and all scouts properly dressed and ready to leave at the conclusion of a campsite; best patrol meal on campout as determined by the SPL (no ties), All patrol members properly uniformed at meeting/campout/activity; any patrol that have all members packed and in vehicle ready to leave for a campout by the designated leave time; patrol with x% members in attendance at meeting/activity; has patrol flag with them at meeting/event etc. - you can pick anything that is consistent with your vision of a properly functioning patrol. Pick a suitable reward. Traveling trophy; lunch provided by SM at next campout; popcorn for the winning patrol at the COH, winning patrol gets served refreshments first at COH, totem to add to patrol flag, etc. You can discuss this with PLC; then give guidance as the scouts organize into patrols. I would not be surprised for the scouts to self organize into roughly age-based patrols, as that is what is familiar to them. familiar is comforting; unfamiliar is scary. Whatever they come back with, ask Socratic type questions to help them move towards your vision: i.e. "Do you think that distribution will fair to all patrols at inter-patrol competitions?" would be a great question if they come back with age based patrols. Good luck; you are asking the right questions.
"But we must work with the cards we're given." if you are not getting the results that you want, (or if you find that some method isn't implemented correctly), it is possible to re-deal the cards. I am a bit confused over the intent of your original post. In it you expressed that you felt things weren't quite right. Once several people validated that your feelings were correct and offered suggestions, it appears that instead you were looking for validation that what your troop is doing is the best that can be expected. If you have the program that you want and are happy with your results, that is fine. No one is insistent that you must do it differently; hopefully just explaining some alternatives for consideration.


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95% of You Will FAIL!
That is the assertion I hear all to frequently in discussions involving new business startups. It is as though the listener, a new entrepreneur, is powerless to do anything about it. Cast a 20-sided die and, if your number comes out on top, you'll succeed.
[pullquote align="right"]And, it turns out, those odds are wrong.[/pullquote]Don't know about you, but those odds suck.
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(This is a topic I've addressed in the past…it bears a fresh review.)
Throughout the day, speakers spent a lot of time talking about business plans. About why you need an attorney, an insurance agent, a CPA, and so on. Very true. Very tactical. And many of the points made using the basis of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD).
[pullquote align="right"]You can get the slide deck here: http://slidesha.re/gotyL8[/pullquote]I noticed no one spoke to the emotions these new business people (new, not necessarily 'young') were likely feeling, the fears they had, friends telling them they'd almost certainly fail. So I volunteered to do a presentation on, "Do You Have It in You to be an Entrepreneur?"
The '95% assertion' was one that I'd heard all my life. I decided, before propagating it further in my own presentation, to see if I could qualify the statement.
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According to the US Small Business Administration: "Seven out of 10 new employer firms survive at least 2 years, half at least 5 years, a third at least 10 years, and a quarter stay in business 15 years or more."
So, not only is the opening assertion not true, a QUARTER will stay in business 15 years or more. Wow!
In the following slide, I use a chart to contrast conventional 'wisdom' with SBA's reality.
Now here's why I did this: Talking to a group of new, or contemplating new, business owners I wanted to give them a sense of hope. Something more positive than telling them essentially: you will fail.
Note: The SBA appears to make no distinction as to why a company ceased to exist (e.g. failed, was reformed as a corporation (e.g. a LLC became a C-corp), merged, or was acquired).
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I think it would be helpful to make a distinction between home-based network marketing start-ups, where I would guess the failure rate is phenomenal, and other businesses. In the quote from the SBA, do you know exactly what they mean by "employer firms"? It would also be helpful to know how many of the businesses that "failed" were actually profitable, just not profitable enough. It is a lot easier to keep a business afloat if you can manage your expectations for collecting a regular paycheck.
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Another observation is to understand the relative nature of "fail" and "succeed". A business that produces and contributes to the GDP and closes after 2 years, is still a success in many ways in terms of being an economic contributor. Even a business that is not profitable but had employees, paid someone or many in terms of payroll, that contributed to the economic strength of that community. And, as was pointed out some businesses are restructured, and shut down only to be restarted in another form. And if one business owner learns from another business owner's failure, isn't that a success?
In the end, we are learning that failure is inevitable, and furthermore is part of the ebb and flow of growth. The challenge is to nurture firm creation in our DNA. The 95%, statistic seems to put potential entrepreneurs off, and we are retarding our learning from failure, as a result.
The more firm creation, the more failure, and more follow-on firm creation and so on. That's the statistic we need to motivate us to do more. After all, another statistic somewhere shows that 70% of all new growth each year comes from new firms, not from the firms that are 5+ years old (I think that stat comes from the Kaufman Foundation in KC, and I may not have it perfect – but it's a profound number.) So this tells us that to have a firm live beyond 5 years, is not really producing in terms of GDP and economic growth for the US, or even the planet.
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Skip to 0 minutes and 1 second I find it really frustrating that SMART technology, SMART devices, are so incredibly stupid so often. For example, I bought a Harry Potter book, with softcover, on Amazon. I kept receiving recommendations to buy the same book with hardcover, with softcover, as well as hardcover with a different picture on the top. So they claim that they are recommending similar readings to you. Are these books similar? No. They are identical with the small difference in packaging. I obviously don't want them. My friend, Zoltan– first time in his 62 years of life– went to Lima. For the next two years he was receiving about three offers a day to purchase a ticket to Lima. What happened?
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Skip to 1 minute and 34 seconds And I also love even that it saves me for thinking, as long as it is about thinking about things that I don't want to think about in the first place. However, the experiences, that purchasing a flight on the internet today takes me longer than when 15 years ago, in Budapest, I had to get into my car, to go to the other side of the city, to find my travel agent, and purchase the ticket. Now the first thing is– it is on the first thing that it is slower. But it also means that I cannot get such good deals or such interesting trips that he was able to recommend to me.
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