RE: [Philmont]: electronics?

Our crew of 12 is flying to/from Denver and doing some bus sightseeing
between there and Philmont. We plan to allow headphone-driven electronics
(games included) on the plane and the bus, but they cannot come off the bus
at stops, and will be collected and locked up once at base camp. My problem
in the past has been scouts under headphones who are in the ozone and are
unable to pay attention to the crew leader (or advisors).

Walkie-talkies on the trail are an excuse to get separated just looking for
a place to happen. On the train I'm guessing they will annoy other
passengers and therefore reflect poorly on your unit and scouting in
general.

>Ched Hudson
Troop 994, Fairfax Station, VA
Philmont 1967, 2004 (713-M-3)

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com]On
Behalf Of rsafl61660@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 10:04 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
Subject: [Philmont]: electronics?

I want to start off by saying that I am opposed to unneeded electronic gear
while on Scouting excursions. Having said that, I have been approached by
the youth in regards to them bringing 2 way radios.(walkie-talkies) I told
them that though they may seem small, the ounces up if they're considering
them for on the trail. They claim they would be useful if we got separated.
I told them we would have no reason to get separated on the trail if we are
hiking together. They said they would be useful on the train and on the
lengthy lay overs at the train station for communication and safety. I
personally find them somewhat obnoxious when used by others excessively in
public. They really don't fit on the trail either. Especially when
considering that I'm actually going to get away from my cell phone, tv,
etc. The problem is, the other 2 adults are not as hard set against taking
them, especially for use enroute to Philmont. They have also told the boys
they could take their walkmans.(I'm not sure if Gameboys have been
addressed....yet!) Need input to see if I'm out of line, and /or support
and ammunition to battle the issue with the other adults and youth. Thanks
for input.
PS...To get a clearer picture of our crew, their will be 3 adults and 9
youth, 1 is 14, the rest are 16.

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Received on Wed May 5 13:54:38 2004