Comments on: Adult Merit Badges http://rickyspears.com/blog/2008/09/adult-merit-badges/ Empower. Challenge. Advance. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:56:11 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Valerie Klaassen http://rickyspears.com/blog/2008/09/adult-merit-badges/comment-page-1/#comment-31184 Valerie Klaassen Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:42:27 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=269#comment-31184 Dear Laura Rajsic-Lanier, Thank you for letting me know that you have more than loved this idea, but then your were so obsessive compulsive. I had that same problem myself, and I know how you feel. I agree that learning more ourselves, we can improve programs for which we volunteer. By basing ourselves on the Internet, we would have the flexibility to adjust with current trends and interests as Girl Guiding and earning merit badges and wearing the full-standard Scout-like uniform like we should as adult women. I want to be a Girl Guide too. God bless you. You may go ahead and feel free to email me all you want. You are welcome to do this and we will start with the two of us so that we can start becoming Girl Guides together. The we will go from here. How does this sound to you. Good? I find it sound very good. Cordially, Valerie Klaassen Dear Laura Rajsic-Lanier,

Thank you for letting me know that you have more than loved this idea, but then your were so obsessive compulsive. I had that same problem myself, and I know how you feel. I agree that learning more ourselves, we can improve programs for which we volunteer. By basing ourselves on the Internet, we would have the flexibility to adjust with current trends and interests as Girl Guiding and earning merit badges and wearing the full-standard Scout-like uniform like we should as adult women. I want to be a Girl Guide too. God bless you. You may go ahead and feel free to email me all you want. You are welcome to do this and we will start with the two of us so that we can start becoming Girl Guides together. The we will go from here. How does this sound to you. Good? I find it sound very good.

Cordially,
Valerie Klaassen

]]> By: Laura Rajsic-Lanier http://rickyspears.com/blog/2008/09/adult-merit-badges/comment-page-1/#comment-30975 Laura Rajsic-Lanier Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:35:17 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=269#comment-30975 I have more than loved this idea, but then I'm obsessive compulsive. :) BOGUK is the Guides in the UK's version of adult badges you can earn. A Girl Scout leader tried to start an adult group and, while she was willing to let others post their patch ideas, she is not leading the group into a strong position. I'm learning a lot of what *not* to do by watching this group. I did try to help, but it was quickly apparent that she was "in charge." There is also a book, "You Can Do It" that has badges written for adults. I propose that as a "governing" body, you look at the strong youth groups and those who volunteer in them so that you can pull information from each...Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, Campfire USA, etc. from the US. Then, not only would you have input by all those organizations, you also have a larger base to pull people who are interested in learning more. My own experiences in Girl Scout adult learning have been dismal. I am a trainer (for adults) and I have offered classes in digital photography, obtaining info on the Internet for program enhancement, and a slew of other things that I can't get minimums met to hold these trainings in my council. However, I've managed to take about 5 hours of engineering training in the next council so I can share that with my girls who are *very* interested in it. I think by learning more ourselves, we could improve the programs for which we volunteer. By basing ourselves on the Internet, we would have the flexibility to adjust with current trends and interests. I'm willing to play. :) I have more than loved this idea, but then I’m obsessive compulsive. :)

BOGUK is the Guides in the UK’s version of adult badges you can earn.

A Girl Scout leader tried to start an adult group and, while she was willing to let others post their patch ideas, she is not leading the group into a strong position. I’m learning a lot of what *not* to do by watching this group. I did try to help, but it was quickly apparent that she was “in charge.”

There is also a book, “You Can Do It” that has badges written for adults.

I propose that as a “governing” body, you look at the strong youth groups and those who volunteer in them so that you can pull information from each…Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, Campfire USA, etc. from the US. Then, not only would you have input by all those organizations, you also have a larger base to pull people who are interested in learning more.

My own experiences in Girl Scout adult learning have been dismal. I am a trainer (for adults) and I have offered classes in digital photography, obtaining info on the Internet for program enhancement, and a slew of other things that I can’t get minimums met to hold these trainings in my council. However, I’ve managed to take about 5 hours of engineering training in the next council so I can share that with my girls who are *very* interested in it.

I think by learning more ourselves, we could improve the programs for which we volunteer. By basing ourselves on the Internet, we would have the flexibility to adjust with current trends and interests.

I’m willing to play. :)

]]> By: Valerie Klaassen http://rickyspears.com/blog/2008/09/adult-merit-badges/comment-page-1/#comment-26595 Valerie Klaassen Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:32:14 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=269#comment-26595 Yes, productivity and adult Scouting for men and women and a full-standard Scout Uniform and merit badges for life is a good idea, and I have been giving it so much thoughts. I think that we should have a group and mentoring programs accomplishmed by now. This is the kind of motivation that came across my mind; especially productivity. Scouting, on the whole, means a whole lot to me, and I really miss it. The sad part about the Girl Scout USA is that they did away with the full-standard Girl Scout Uniforms and I find that so depressing to me. It makes me want to do Scouting with you and you might as well start working something out as of right now and get a small group going. Thank you very much. Scout Valerie Klaassen Yes, productivity and adult Scouting for men and women and a full-standard Scout Uniform and merit badges for life is a good idea, and I have been giving it so much thoughts. I think that we should have a group and mentoring programs accomplishmed by now. This is the kind of motivation that came across my mind; especially productivity. Scouting, on the whole, means a whole lot to me, and I really miss it. The sad part about the Girl Scout USA is that they did away with the full-standard Girl Scout Uniforms and I find that so depressing to me. It makes me want to do Scouting with you and you might as well start working something out as of right now and get a small group going. Thank you very much.

Scout Valerie Klaassen

]]> By: Valerie Klaassen http://rickyspears.com/blog/2008/09/adult-merit-badges/comment-page-1/#comment-26444 Valerie Klaassen Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:57:43 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=269#comment-26444 Dear Rae Raggs, Yes, I agree of the idea of adult merit badges and recently loving that Idea. I am glad you recently spoke to some other people who like the idea. I would like it to be very versatile too. It is something you can do by yourself, but I would like to do it with you. We can become Scouts in the United States and Canada. Or we can become American Heritage Girls. You can be my mentor and I can be an American Heritage Girl Mentee. The American Heritage Girl Website is http://www.ahgonline.org, and you can look it up on your browser. Thank you very much. Cordially, Valerie Klaassen Dear Rae Raggs,

Yes, I agree of the idea of adult merit badges and recently loving that Idea. I am glad you recently spoke to some other people who like the idea. I would like it to be very versatile too. It is something you can do by yourself, but I would like to do it with you. We can become Scouts in the United States and Canada. Or we can become American Heritage Girls. You can be my mentor and I can be an American Heritage Girl Mentee. The American Heritage Girl Website is http://www.ahgonline.org, and you can look it up on your browser. Thank you very much.
Cordially,
Valerie Klaassen

]]> By: RaeRaggs http://rickyspears.com/blog/2008/09/adult-merit-badges/comment-page-1/#comment-26407 RaeRaggs Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:00:14 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=269#comment-26407 I love the idea of adult merit badges and recently spoke to some other people who seemed interested as well. I think that there would be interest if people were presented with the idea. I would like it to be very versatile. Something you could do by yourself or with a group. Just have a central website to get ideas from, order the badges you earn and a forum to share your experiences and post pictures. I dont want to have to go to weekly or monthly meetings, but if people were so inclined to organize that themselves they could. I love the idea of adult merit badges and recently spoke to some other people who seemed interested as well. I think that there would be interest if people were presented with the idea. I would like it to be very versatile. Something you could do by yourself or with a group. Just have a central website to get ideas from, order the badges you earn and a forum to share your experiences and post pictures. I dont want to have to go to weekly or monthly meetings, but if people were so inclined to organize that themselves they could.

]]> By: Valerie Klaassen http://rickyspears.com/blog/2008/09/adult-merit-badges/comment-page-1/#comment-25984 Valerie Klaassen Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:40:38 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=269#comment-25984 I do not see why adults cannot earn merit badges either. Why not? Let's all be Scouts. Cordially, Valerie A. Klaassen I do not see why adults cannot earn merit badges either. Why not? Let’s all be Scouts.

Cordially,
Valerie A. Klaassen

]]> By: Valerie Klaassen http://rickyspears.com/blog/2008/09/adult-merit-badges/comment-page-1/#comment-24350 Valerie Klaassen Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:54:20 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=269#comment-24350 Thank you Ricky, One day it will happen down the road from here one day at a time. This is a positive attitude and a peace of mind. Thank you very much. I will be looking forward to hearing some more Scout Stuff and Adult Merit Badges Program whenever it comes true. I really hope that dream comes true and this new Scouting project for adults will come through in God's time. God is never in no hurry, but he is always on time. God bless you. Cordially, Valerie Klaassen Thank you Ricky,

One day it will happen down the road from here one day at a time. This is a positive attitude and a peace of mind. Thank you very much. I will be looking forward to hearing some more Scout Stuff and Adult Merit Badges Program whenever it comes true. I really hope that dream comes true and this new Scouting project for adults will come through in God’s time. God is never in no hurry, but he is always on time. God bless you.

Cordially,
Valerie Klaassen

]]> By: rickyspears http://rickyspears.com/blog/2008/09/adult-merit-badges/comment-page-1/#comment-24346 rickyspears Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:00:45 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=269#comment-24346 Valerie - At this point this is still just an abstract idea without e lot of people who are greatly interested. There doesn't seem to be enough interest to make it worthwhile to develop a program like this right now--at least from my perspective as a developer. Maybe one day... Valerie – At this point this is still just an abstract idea without e lot of people who are greatly interested. There doesn’t seem to be enough interest to make it worthwhile to develop a program like this right now–at least from my perspective as a developer. Maybe one day…

]]> By: Valerie Klaassen http://rickyspears.com/blog/2008/09/adult-merit-badges/comment-page-1/#comment-24290 Valerie Klaassen Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:35:40 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=269#comment-24290 Yes, I find that the Scouting for adult men and women should form and we need a merit badge program for both adult men and women who would like to be a Scout. I am sick and tired of staying stagnant by being the center of attention by doing too many things behind my husband's back and making too many phone calls to the BSA and the GSUSA. It's wrong, and every adult men and women should be a Scout. Last week, I just turned 54 on Thursday July 2, 2009. Why don't you work on forming a Co-ed Scout Program for adult men and women over 21 without an age limit. I think that this is a great idea that you are trying to do in the long run. Let's just go ahead and do it, since my plate is full. I do not have to worry about getting into big trouble with my husband anymore. I am serious about Scouting. It's fun and entertaining. It will make a big difference in the United States of America. I live in Northern Virginia in Fairfax County, the Mailing address is Alexandria, Virginia. Thank you again for your time. I will give other a fair chance to write their comments about the adult merit badge and adult co-ed scouting program that will come about soon. God Bless You and Let Freedom Ring. Cordially, Valerie Klaassen Yes, I find that the Scouting for adult men and women should form and we need a merit badge program for both adult men and women who would like to be a Scout. I am sick and tired of staying stagnant by being the center of attention by doing too many things behind my husband’s back and making too many phone calls to the BSA and the GSUSA. It’s wrong, and every adult men and women should be a Scout. Last week, I just turned 54 on Thursday July 2, 2009. Why don’t you work on forming a Co-ed Scout Program for adult men and women over 21 without an age limit. I think that this is a great idea that you are trying to do in the long run. Let’s just go ahead and do it, since my plate is full. I do not have to worry about getting into big trouble with my husband anymore. I am serious about Scouting. It’s fun and entertaining. It will make a big difference in the United States of America. I live in Northern Virginia in Fairfax County, the Mailing address is Alexandria, Virginia. Thank you again for your time. I will give other a fair chance to write their comments about the adult merit badge and adult co-ed scouting program that will come about soon. God Bless You and Let Freedom Ring.

Cordially,
Valerie Klaassen

]]> By: Valerie Klaassen http://rickyspears.com/blog/2008/09/adult-merit-badges/comment-page-1/#comment-24286 Valerie Klaassen Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:52:38 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=269#comment-24286 Please notify me about my comments that I sent you at 10:51 am June 5th, 2009. I very truly want to become a Scout earning adult merit badges, because I am not qualified to be a leader or assistant leader, knowing that I am mentally handicapped. Will you please return my email, and give me an answer. Since my plate is full, I would love to do this on my spare time through a Scout Mentor, and I don't really want to be a leader of the Pack or Troop. That is way over my head. Thank you for sending me back your reply and I am looking forward to it. God bless you and America. Let Freedom Ring. Thank you. I love Scouting, and I really don't want to stay stagnant in Scouting. Adult Merit Badges are and being a Scout is right for me. I am a Pathfinder at the CPC Panthers Pathfinders Club with the Potomac Conference and it is very similar to the Scouts. I earn my Honors and sew them on my black Honor Sash. My Pathfinder Uniform is Black and Khacki. Cordially, Valerie Klaassen Please notify me about my comments that I sent you at 10:51 am June 5th, 2009. I very truly want to become a Scout earning adult merit badges, because I am not qualified to be a leader or assistant leader, knowing that I am mentally handicapped. Will you please return my email, and give me an answer. Since my plate is full, I would love to do this on my spare time through a Scout Mentor, and I don’t really want to be a leader of the Pack or Troop. That is way over my head. Thank you for sending me back your reply and I am looking forward to it. God bless you and America. Let Freedom Ring. Thank you. I love Scouting, and I really don’t want to stay stagnant in Scouting. Adult Merit Badges are and being a Scout is right for me. I am a Pathfinder at the CPC Panthers Pathfinders Club with the Potomac Conference and it is very similar to the Scouts. I earn my Honors and sew them on my black Honor Sash. My Pathfinder Uniform is Black and Khacki.

Cordially,
Valerie Klaassen

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