Re: [Philmont]: Boys Who Aren't Interested

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From: JWFLAIG@aol.com
Date: Thu Jan 23 2003 - 08:55:39 CST

Phil, My view is that you did the exactly right thing as the advisor for the
trek. Short term, maybe a bit uncomfortable but long term best for all
concerned.

Joe Flaig
Advisor, Crew 1865
Fairfax, VA

 In a message dated 1/22/2003 7:48:21 PM Eastern Standard Time,
philbrown@enterinfosys.com writes:

<< I think you need to read my post a little more careful or maybe I should
 have added more detail.
 
 The scout in question had some physical issues (balance problems, depth
 perception). Had he been able to complete a Philmont trek, which would
 be doubtful, it would have been misery for him and the rest of his crew.
 I'm not talking a little slow here, I'm talking about 11 other crew
 members slowed to a snails pace. With his physical issues, there was
 also real question of safety. ............ he is an enthusiastic (now
Eagle) scout
 and we erred on the side of wanting him to make it.
 
 BTW, the scout did not feel humiliated and ashamed, he just came to
 realize that a Philmont trek was not for him.
 
 I'm not sure, but I think that I first read this on this list - Scouting
 is not for every boy and Philmont is not for every Scout.
 
 Phil Brown >>

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