[Philmont]: New Reservation System

I have a question about the new system. I have caught bits and pieces of discussion on this but do not remember this item specifically. The question is, does the system keep track of a troop's failure rate and increase your "weight" or chance of being selected the longer you go without getting a reservation? With Philmont being in such high demand, a system like this would seem like the only fair way to approach it. When I called in the fall of 2000, I guess I was very lucky as I got through in about 15 minutes and got the reservation we wanted. At least that was proactive in that I was physically doing something to try to get in. Now, other than following the every-other-year rule, what are the chances of being selected if it is a random drawing each year? If it is not already in place, having your unit's chances improve the longer you go without getting a reservation would be a way to improve the system and help ensure that everyone eventually gets their chance, say within 2-3 years of initially trying.
 
Jeff Dunckle
Troop 180
Philmont '02
 

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Received on Mon Nov 1 03:46:05 2004