If the bat logo is copy written, could it be licensed? Who would know the answer?
You mean the bat sticker design? The design belongs to the NSS. You'd need to contact Wm Shrewsbury, the OVP about using it. ovp at caves dott org.
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If the bat logo is copy written, could it be licensed? Who would know the answer?
Did you know that when climbing, use of a rack for rappelling is prohibited however when caving or practicing to go caving a rack is permissible.
buddyh wrote:I would like to see a badge on the sash. However the NSS might consider a cave conservation award. But that would never be recognized by the BSA as qualifying for rank advancement. The thing to remember is that a merit badge represents not an expert, but knowledge and some kind of participation. Participation could be contacting a grotto and a written report as with Pulp and Paper or Law merit badges. I'm sure we are intelligent, experienced and diverse enough to come up with a set of requirements that would demonstrate that the scout has an understanding of caves, caving, their importance, conservations and what would be required to participate in caving. As cavers we all want to get underground. Are we still cavers when we are sitting on the porch in a rocking chair too old and stiff to go underground?
Did you know that when climbing, use of a rack for rappelling is prohibited however when caving or practicing to go caving a rack is permissible.
As for getting youth from in front of a computer, absolutely. One of the biggest issues to overcome with today's youth is getting them to lead. From early on they are chauffeured form activity to activity all the while being told what to do, how to do it and when to do it. Gone are the days of pick up games and hiking to the favored fishing spot miles from home. And being gone all day while on your own with friends. Kids are rarely out of a parent's view now a days. We have a hard time getting them to think beyond the recreation council activities.
If the bat logo is copy written, could it be licensed? Who would know the answer?
More of your thoughts please.
Here is some infromation to get you started on this.But I do think we should talk about it also.Over the past 18 years there have only been 6 new Merit Badges. So we are very focused and selective in how many we add. With that being said, we are very interested in what you have to suggest. The best ideas usually come from people like you in the field. In order to evaluate all proposals in a complete and consistent manner, we ask that all submitters develop their proposals around the attached Awards Submission Summary. Please pay particular attention to the short description. This description will be used as the primary input for internal and youth evaluation of the proposal. When we receive high ratings the proposal will be sent to a volunteer task force for further determination. An overview of the process is included in the attached form. Once you have completed the proposal send it to merit.badge@scouting.org <mailto:merit.badge@scouting.org> . If you have questions feel free to let me know how I can help. Janice Downey 972-580-2446 office
Tenzin Beck wrote:As far as I can tell, the problem with the rappel rack is that if you thread it wrong, you just pop right off the rope. A figure-8 or ATC is very difficult to accidentally hookup incorrectly.
Chads93GT wrote:As stated above, you can get yourself into a tight spot with a figure 8, much more so if you drop it. You don't have to remove the rack from your harness to get on rappel; however, a figure 8 has to come off, hands free.
Postby Phil Winkler » Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:24 pm
Hi, Bruce, I remember when they were first made that Bob Leibman (I think) mentioned the yellow was for carbide flame and black for cave darkness.
However, after viewing your website I can see you are a real fan of many different colors! But, blue text on a black background? That made my eyes hurt and was almost unreadable to me.
I wonder who does make them nowadays? Hmmmmmm?
Ok..a quick check in our LedgerMaster Inventory database reveals we get them from Earl Biffle (NSS 3953) in Fenton, MO. And, we've purchased over 6000 of them since 1997.
How about that.
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