Posts in June 2006

Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike, West Virginia to Pennsylvania

Scouting Stories ·

This travelogue was written while hiking the Appalachian Trail. Every once in a while Afterburner had a chance to let us all know about what he had seen and where he was. You might want to start reading from the beginning of the log.

Flag Etiquette and Issues (opens in a new tab)

Scoutmaster Clarke Green · archived copy

The United States Flag Code states the rules of flag etiquette, display, and handling.. Heartfelt respect and reverence cannot be compelled by law so the flag code is voluntary. There are penalties for knowingly desecrating the flag ; but there is the question of free speech.

Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike, Pennsylvania to Connecticut

Scouting Stories ·

This travelogue was written while hiking the Appalachian Trail. Every once in a while Afterburner had a chance to let us all know about what he had seen and where he was. You might want to start reading from the beginning of the log.

Scouting Fundamentals (opens in a new tab)

Scoutmaster Clarke Green · archived copy

Andy the net commissioner asks “Are we really that smart?” or are we smart enough to change scouting fundamentals? … before we start changing things around to suit ourselves, we’d better be asking ourselves, “Have we really come up with a better way of doing things, or have we just violated or depleted something that’s fundamental…