[Philmont]: Pre-Trek Training Agreements

I need some help from the wisdom of the list. The subject is pre-trek
training agreements. We have given thought to having all participants (and
their parents) on our council-contingent treks sign pre-trek training
agreements. These agreements would outline the expectations for two things
mainly:

      1. Being physically prepared for the trek (including making weight).

      2. Outlining the level of participation in pre-trek activities
necessary to be able to go.

My experience with being a contingent leader for the 2001 Jamboree is that
our over-scheduled youth will back out on pre-event activities because of
other "higher" (in their minds) priorities. If you miss a meet-and-greet
for Jambo, that is one thing. But missing a few pre-trek training hikes
and backpacks for Philmont is another thing. We are thinking that your $50
deposit is non-refundable, but subsequent payments WOULD be refundable if a
participant starts missing activities.

I wondered what the list's experience was with pre-trek training
agreements. One person told me that these agreements were unenforceable,
but my concern is (as has been repeatedly stressed on this list) is that
one person who is NOT ready for the trek can ruin it for the ENTIRE
trek.... I just want to be upfront with folks about the consequences of
missing pre-trek activities..... Thanks. YIS. Mike ('76, '02, '04 and
hopefully '07).

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Received on Thu Sep 8 08:02:36 2005