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(it also say VenturE Crew vs. VenturING Crew at the top)

:-)


Mike]]>
(it also say VenturE Crew vs. VenturING Crew at the top)

:-)


Mike]]> http://www.crew1717.org/BulletinBoard/showthread.php?tid=5 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:13:15 -0500 http://www.crew1717.org/BulletinBoard/showthread.php?tid=5
Undervalued gold
Posted by: "clspages@earthlink.net" clspages@earthlink.net greenblood07860
Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:19 am (PST)
Undervalued gold: Girl Scouts top award less recognized than Eagle Scout Choice of symbol may play a role

By Margo Sullivan

WINDHAM,MA - The Boy Scouts honor their best achievements with the Eagle Scout rank. The Girl Scouts honor their best with the Gold Award.

In Scouting, the two achievements are considered equivalent. But while the the Boy Scouts' accolade enjoys instant name recognition with the general public, in contrast, the Gold Award has an unfamiliar ring.

That doesn't bother Victoria Berger of Windham. Berger, now a student at Northeastern University, recently earned a Gold Award. Her Gold Award service project was helping to restore the Windham Wonderland Community Playground.

"Generally, not a lot of people hear about the Gold Award," she said. "More boys go out for Eagle Scout, and usually, you hear about the Eagle Scout award. But it seemed like in our town we got equal recognition. We both were in the local newspaper."

Berger collaborated on her service project with three other members of Windham Girl Scout Troop 01007 - Cynthia Simonoff and Lauren Satkwich, both of Windham, and Krystal Cummings of Bow. All four earned the Gold Award.

Only 5.4 percent of all U.S. Girl Scouts achieve the Gold Award annually, according to Mary Ellen Hettinger, public relations manager for Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council. The percentage of Boy Scouts who attain Eagle Scout rank is about the same as Girl Scouts who earn the Gold Award.

The Yankee Clipper Council's Randy Larson was an Eagle Scout himself. He respects the Gold Award and says the Girl Scouts probably are being slighted compared to the Eagle Scouts. But the reason Eagle Scouts are better known than Gold Award Girl Scouts may not be due completely to social biases in favor of boys.

The reason may be dumb luck, Larson said. "Part of the marketing and the familiarity has been due to the eagle," he said. "It's our national symbol."

Through sheer luck - or maybe somebody's vision, he said, the Boy Scouts in 1911 changed the name of their highest accolade to Eagle Scout.

"It used to be known as the Wolf Award," Larson said. "It was the wolf back in 1911; the wolf was replaced by the eagle, and the fact that's our country's national symbol has been a boost."

Absolutely, the Boy Scouts did a better job of marketing their Eagle Scout brand, said Patricia Mellor, chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains.

Also, the Boy Scouts have kept the Eagle Scout name for most of their 110-year history, while the Girl Scouts have periodically changed the name of their highest award. In past years, the Girl Scouts gave the First Award and the Curved Bar Award to recognize excellence.

The Girl Scouts only rolled out the Gold Award in 1980. Twenty-eight years isn't enough time to create a history comparable to the Eagle Scout badge, Mellor said.

"There aren't too many female CEOs who earned Gold Awards," she said, but there are plenty of male corporate leaders who were Eagle Scouts.

In fact, Larson said, so many corporate leaders have told him they give resumes of Eagle Scouts top consideration, he has stopped doubting their word. "I've heard it so many times," he said, "it can't just be anecdotal."

The Eagle Scouts also enjoy an edge in some college admissions, he said, especially at West Point and Annapolis, the military academies.

Berger specifically mentioned the Girl Scouts Gold Award when she applied to Northeastern, but couldn't say for sure if that helped her gain admission. (She had good grades, high College Board scores and other extracurricular activities.)

"It might have added to what I could bring to campus," she said.

At Northeastern, she is continuing her Girl Scout connections by helping young disadvantaged girls in the Boston area start their own Girl Scout troops.

"I think it'd be really cool," she said, if the Gold Award Girl Scouts developed into a lifetime commitment like the Eagle Scouts.

"I have a very strong impression of the Gold Award - for excellence, perseverance and so many positive things," Larson said. "The Eagle Scout badge is virtually the same. But because somebody had the vision to call it eagle, it just has a ring."]]>
Undervalued gold
Posted by: "clspages@earthlink.net" clspages@earthlink.net greenblood07860
Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:19 am (PST)
Undervalued gold: Girl Scouts top award less recognized than Eagle Scout Choice of symbol may play a role

By Margo Sullivan

WINDHAM,MA - The Boy Scouts honor their best achievements with the Eagle Scout rank. The Girl Scouts honor their best with the Gold Award.

In Scouting, the two achievements are considered equivalent. But while the the Boy Scouts' accolade enjoys instant name recognition with the general public, in contrast, the Gold Award has an unfamiliar ring.

That doesn't bother Victoria Berger of Windham. Berger, now a student at Northeastern University, recently earned a Gold Award. Her Gold Award service project was helping to restore the Windham Wonderland Community Playground.

"Generally, not a lot of people hear about the Gold Award," she said. "More boys go out for Eagle Scout, and usually, you hear about the Eagle Scout award. But it seemed like in our town we got equal recognition. We both were in the local newspaper."

Berger collaborated on her service project with three other members of Windham Girl Scout Troop 01007 - Cynthia Simonoff and Lauren Satkwich, both of Windham, and Krystal Cummings of Bow. All four earned the Gold Award.

Only 5.4 percent of all U.S. Girl Scouts achieve the Gold Award annually, according to Mary Ellen Hettinger, public relations manager for Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council. The percentage of Boy Scouts who attain Eagle Scout rank is about the same as Girl Scouts who earn the Gold Award.

The Yankee Clipper Council's Randy Larson was an Eagle Scout himself. He respects the Gold Award and says the Girl Scouts probably are being slighted compared to the Eagle Scouts. But the reason Eagle Scouts are better known than Gold Award Girl Scouts may not be due completely to social biases in favor of boys.

The reason may be dumb luck, Larson said. "Part of the marketing and the familiarity has been due to the eagle," he said. "It's our national symbol."

Through sheer luck - or maybe somebody's vision, he said, the Boy Scouts in 1911 changed the name of their highest accolade to Eagle Scout.

"It used to be known as the Wolf Award," Larson said. "It was the wolf back in 1911; the wolf was replaced by the eagle, and the fact that's our country's national symbol has been a boost."

Absolutely, the Boy Scouts did a better job of marketing their Eagle Scout brand, said Patricia Mellor, chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains.

Also, the Boy Scouts have kept the Eagle Scout name for most of their 110-year history, while the Girl Scouts have periodically changed the name of their highest award. In past years, the Girl Scouts gave the First Award and the Curved Bar Award to recognize excellence.

The Girl Scouts only rolled out the Gold Award in 1980. Twenty-eight years isn't enough time to create a history comparable to the Eagle Scout badge, Mellor said.

"There aren't too many female CEOs who earned Gold Awards," she said, but there are plenty of male corporate leaders who were Eagle Scouts.

In fact, Larson said, so many corporate leaders have told him they give resumes of Eagle Scouts top consideration, he has stopped doubting their word. "I've heard it so many times," he said, "it can't just be anecdotal."

The Eagle Scouts also enjoy an edge in some college admissions, he said, especially at West Point and Annapolis, the military academies.

Berger specifically mentioned the Girl Scouts Gold Award when she applied to Northeastern, but couldn't say for sure if that helped her gain admission. (She had good grades, high College Board scores and other extracurricular activities.)

"It might have added to what I could bring to campus," she said.

At Northeastern, she is continuing her Girl Scout connections by helping young disadvantaged girls in the Boston area start their own Girl Scout troops.

"I think it'd be really cool," she said, if the Gold Award Girl Scouts developed into a lifetime commitment like the Eagle Scouts.

"I have a very strong impression of the Gold Award - for excellence, perseverance and so many positive things," Larson said. "The Eagle Scout badge is virtually the same. But because somebody had the vision to call it eagle, it just has a ring."]]> http://www.crew1717.org/BulletinBoard/showthread.php?tid=4 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:44:58 -0500 http://www.crew1717.org/BulletinBoard/showthread.php?tid=4
Check out the price! Not sure what we have planned on these weekends
February 21 & 22
March 7 & 8
March 14 & 15
but we might want to see if we can make one of these. I know a couple of you mentioned trying to do a Ski/snowboard, and we tried this Venturing event last year (but got into the planning cycle too late). this is far enough out that we MIGHT be able to pull it off if the crew decides it wants to go.

If we camp, thats:
12.00 - food
25.00 - program
??.?? - camp
37.00 - total so far






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From: Mike Engiles [mailto:mengiles@comcast.net]
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 21:35
To: Madden, Willis Jr MAJ USAR OCAR HR
Subject: Skiing


fyi

----- Original Message -----
From: nerventuring@yahoogroups.com
To: nerventuring@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 5:12 AM
Subject: [NER Venturing] Digest Number 231



4th Annual Snowboard & Ski Days - PLAN TO ATTEND!
Posted by: "M. Robert Marks" mrobertmarks@verizon.net mrobertmarks
Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:07 pm (PST)

Over 1,100 participants last year! SPECIAL Venturing Weekend this year!

- A day of fun outdoor activities!
- An affordable unit event!
- A chance to play in the snow!
These are the goals of the Annual Snowboard & Ski Days at Mystic Mountain, Nemacolin Woodlands (Farmington, PA)

Girl Scouts, Explorers, Sea Scouts and Venturers along with their family and friends are welcome to participate and receive the discounted rates.
We are very excited about this year! Not only were we able to keep the same price, we have new discounts and programs to offer plus a choice of six different days:

THREE WEEKENDS!
February 21 & 22 -¨- March 7 & 8 -¨- March 14 & 15
(Mystic Mountain will be "stockpiling" snow for us so even if the weather doesn't cooperate, we'll have snow!)

SAME FEE AS LAST YEAR!
Only $25 for lift ticket, ski rental and beginner lesson. This is an $87 package!

ADVANCED LESSONS AT A DISCOUNT!
Everyone is offered a beginner lesson. Additional group instruction will be offered at ONLY $10 per person.

UNIQUE PROGRAM FOR VENTURERS & SENIOR GIRL SCOUTS!
March 6, 7 & 8 – special weekend for Senior Girl Scouts and Venturers at nearby Camp Roy Weller. E-mail GPC_Venturing@verizon.net for more details. (at least one leader or parent from each unit must attend – limited to first 100 people)

DISCOUNT AT THE NEW ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX!
Nemacolin Woodlands will open the new "Wild Side" family entertainment complex in December. Scouts and their families will be
given discount coupons to try out this exciting facility.

HUGE DISCOUNTS ON OVERNIGHT STAYS AT THE RESORT!
Nemacolin Woodlands is offering Scouts families more than half off on their room.

Check out the website for additional information on all the offers, a copy of the preliminary flyer and details on how to register: http://ski.306-bsa.org More information will be sent in the upcoming months. Or reply to this e-mail if you
have any questions.

See you on the slopes – soon!!!]]>
Check out the price! Not sure what we have planned on these weekends
February 21 & 22
March 7 & 8
March 14 & 15
but we might want to see if we can make one of these. I know a couple of you mentioned trying to do a Ski/snowboard, and we tried this Venturing event last year (but got into the planning cycle too late). this is far enough out that we MIGHT be able to pull it off if the crew decides it wants to go.

If we camp, thats:
12.00 - food
25.00 - program
??.?? - camp
37.00 - total so far






--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Mike Engiles [mailto:mengiles@comcast.net]
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 21:35
To: Madden, Willis Jr MAJ USAR OCAR HR
Subject: Skiing


fyi

----- Original Message -----
From: nerventuring@yahoogroups.com
To: nerventuring@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 5:12 AM
Subject: [NER Venturing] Digest Number 231



4th Annual Snowboard & Ski Days - PLAN TO ATTEND!
Posted by: "M. Robert Marks" mrobertmarks@verizon.net mrobertmarks
Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:07 pm (PST)

Over 1,100 participants last year! SPECIAL Venturing Weekend this year!

- A day of fun outdoor activities!
- An affordable unit event!
- A chance to play in the snow!
These are the goals of the Annual Snowboard & Ski Days at Mystic Mountain, Nemacolin Woodlands (Farmington, PA)

Girl Scouts, Explorers, Sea Scouts and Venturers along with their family and friends are welcome to participate and receive the discounted rates.
We are very excited about this year! Not only were we able to keep the same price, we have new discounts and programs to offer plus a choice of six different days:

THREE WEEKENDS!
February 21 & 22 -¨- March 7 & 8 -¨- March 14 & 15
(Mystic Mountain will be "stockpiling" snow for us so even if the weather doesn't cooperate, we'll have snow!)

SAME FEE AS LAST YEAR!
Only $25 for lift ticket, ski rental and beginner lesson. This is an $87 package!

ADVANCED LESSONS AT A DISCOUNT!
Everyone is offered a beginner lesson. Additional group instruction will be offered at ONLY $10 per person.

UNIQUE PROGRAM FOR VENTURERS & SENIOR GIRL SCOUTS!
March 6, 7 & 8 – special weekend for Senior Girl Scouts and Venturers at nearby Camp Roy Weller. E-mail GPC_Venturing@verizon.net for more details. (at least one leader or parent from each unit must attend – limited to first 100 people)

DISCOUNT AT THE NEW ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX!
Nemacolin Woodlands will open the new "Wild Side" family entertainment complex in December. Scouts and their families will be
given discount coupons to try out this exciting facility.

HUGE DISCOUNTS ON OVERNIGHT STAYS AT THE RESORT!
Nemacolin Woodlands is offering Scouts families more than half off on their room.

Check out the website for additional information on all the offers, a copy of the preliminary flyer and details on how to register: http://ski.306-bsa.org More information will be sent in the upcoming months. Or reply to this e-mail if you
have any questions.

See you on the slopes – soon!!!]]> http://www.crew1717.org/BulletinBoard/showthread.php?tid=2 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:24:00 -0500 http://www.crew1717.org/BulletinBoard/showthread.php?tid=2 http://www.crew1717.org/BulletinBoard/showthread.php?tid=1 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:51:54 -0400 http://www.crew1717.org/BulletinBoard/showthread.php?tid=1
Ok, I added the Bulletin Board to our site and added a link down at bottom of front page.

Looks pretty good thang. :cool:

Guess we need to add the other advisors and crew members, heh?

Hasta la Vista, Charlie]]>
Ok, I added the Bulletin Board to our site and added a link down at bottom of front page.

Looks pretty good thang. :cool:

Guess we need to add the other advisors and crew members, heh?

Hasta la Vista, Charlie]]>