The Phil-list Sep_2006: [Philmont] Increased Participation was R

From: doug marquis <dmarquis1@comcast.net>
Date: Wed Sep 27 2006 - 18:29:18 CDT

There were a couple of stressors for the staff this past summer. The first was the Rivera Mesa fire at the beginning of the summer. This involved staff being sent to support the firefighting crews, as well as the need to close and secure camps in the south country and then reopen them. The Valle Camps were also closed and then reopened due to fire conditions. This all meant a huge amount of work.

The Ranch was also late in hiring this year, which no doubt resulted in some folks taking other jobs. We did start the summer short on staff in many departments. It was explained that the delay was due to the BSA National Office wanting to make some changes in the wording of the seasonal staff contract.

So, the shortage of staff last summer doesn't necessarily represent a trend. Still, I'm sure hiring was a little easier back during my first go-round on the staff in the 1980's when the summer staff was only about 600. Everyone please do pass along staff applications to any of your older Scouts who are interested!

Doug Marquis
Asst. Mgr. CHQ Activities Dept.
2003-2006
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  Subject: [Philmont] Increased Participation was RE: Albuquerque to Philmont

Besides spending the summer at the ranch anf in the back country 75% of the time there are few perks. Pay is competitive, I have the actual 2006 figure at home .. it isn't much.

Staff was stressed in '06. Most staff camps we visitied were down from theor authorized number which impacts a number of things including attitiude and their ability to deliver program. Rangers were short which impacts the number of crews that can depart on a given day (which is fixed before the rangers are hired) and if ranger day 4 is an off day or an on day (which depends on the ttotal number of available rangers).

The ranch recruits heavily on college campus and through other means. If you went to PSR in 2006 and were 18-21 and attended as a youth it is likely you got a job offer when you camoff the trai. If you went in '06 and will be 19-21 for ther '07 season you've already gotten a recruiting letter. Its sad, but an opportunity. If you want to go to the ranch and are 18-21 its almost certain that you can work the summer in god's country.

jim

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From: "Bacon, Bruce" <bbbacon@walshgroup.com>

How much were the rangers paid in 2006? Any perks?

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    From: Philmont@troop47.com [mailto:Philmont@troop47.com] On Behalf Of Mark Ray
    Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 2:41 PM
    To: Philmont List Member
    Subject: [Philmont] Increased Participation was RE: Albuquerque to Philmont

Maybe the challenge of hiring enough staff--or at least getting enough applicants in the pool--is something we can all help with. The Scouts I've encouraged to apply for Philmont staff are usually so in awe of the ranger mystique that they don't even apply.

I'm sure the Philmont Staff Association will be encouring members to spread the word this winter, but there's no reason all Scouters can't go to http://www.scouting.org/philmont/working/index.html, download some applications, and hand them to our Scouts and former Scouts who'll be 18 next summer.

Mark Ray

Resources for Boy Scouting

mark@eaglebook.com

http://www.eaglebook.com

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      From: Philmont@troop47.com [mailto:Philmont@troop47.com] On Behalf Of Daniel Preston
      Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 11:31 AM
      To: Philmont List Member
      Subject: [Philmont] Increased Participation was RE: Albuquerque to Philmont

If Philmont wants to increase participation, they better figure out how to hire more rangers. This past summer, rangers worked for six straight weeks without a day off, due to a shortage or rangers.

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