Fozzie 6,749 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 I get that they’re trying to keep one kid out, which is bad enough, but that language says my son wouldn’t be welcome in that troop. Hell, I don’t think anyone on Nightly could qualify. Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny Skywalker 2,035 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 So what are they so afraid of that they want this kid's parents there at all times? I'm seriously confused. Also, how does this child fall into any of those categories? Link to post Share on other sites
monkeygirl 1,748 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 On 3/5/2021 at 5:23 PM, RUAJedi2 said: If it takes more than 90 seconds you're doing it wrong. This explains so much Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie 6,749 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 11 hours ago, Destiny Skywalker said: So what are they so afraid of that they want this kid's parents there at all times? I'm seriously confused. Also, how does this child fall into any of those categories? My guess would be it’s more to discourage the parents. “If you do this, you have to do everything!” Link to post Share on other sites
Cerina 2,757 Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 I have no idea. I think maybe they're thinking they're setting a new precedent? During our meeting this past weekend, I did repeatedly mention that we can treat any accommodations for a trans scout (requested by the parents) the same way we do accommodations for special needs. I seriously don't know wtf. This language wouldn't fly with most of the troop if they saw it. I already put my foot down and told them that this paragraph will not be used and we have to include something more inclusive. Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbes 174 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 3 hours ago, Cerina said: I have no idea. I think maybe they're thinking they're setting a new precedent? During our meeting this past weekend, I did repeatedly mention that we can treat any accommodations for a trans scout (requested by the parents) the same way we do accommodations for special needs. I seriously don't know wtf. This language wouldn't fly with most of the troop if they saw it. I already put my foot down and told them that this paragraph will not be used and we have to include something more inclusive. Way to go! Link to post Share on other sites
Cerina 2,757 Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 Well now they're asking me how it's offensive. I grow weary of explaining this shit to adults. Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Krawlie 5,771 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 They probably genuinely thought it was good. Link to post Share on other sites
Iceheart 2,046 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 ... did they really call a trans kid “emotionally disturbed”? Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny Skywalker 2,035 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 They probably think they're really progressive because they didn't use the R-word. Link to post Share on other sites
Cerina 2,757 Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 I have a friend on the BSA National Disabilities Awareness Committee. I had her email me a formal, better version with a note that flat-out saying weren't in compliance. Link to post Share on other sites
zambingo 256 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 That’s fortunate news. After reading that draft you published here, I mean I’m not a lawyer, but I was like does this even align with the ADA? Is that even applicable? etc. etc. Anyway, it’s good to know someone is helping you. Let’s hear it for friends in high places. Link to post Share on other sites
Cerina 2,757 Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 The trans scout decided to join a different troop. Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie 6,749 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 44 minutes ago, Cerina said: The trans scout decided to join a different troop. Sad, but probably the best option for them, rather than joining a troop where they’re not being welcomed. Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbes 174 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 On 4/9/2021 at 12:35 PM, Cerina said: The trans scout decided to join a different troop. Is the troop going to shrug it off or are they going to figure out how to be more inclusive from the start so this doesn't happen again? Link to post Share on other sites
Cerina 2,757 Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 At this point, I'm looking for any excuse to replace the people who were a problem this time around. I'm also looking for replacements for a few key positions. This won't happen again while we're still here. But we're moving within the year, so I'm doing everything I can to make sure it doesn't happen after then either. Link to post Share on other sites
Cerina 2,757 Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 Well things are rolling now. I got a phone call from the president of our homeschool association. These bitches tried to oust me and replace me behind my back. So I called together a meeting of my friends and other people I know aren't happy with current leadership, and now they're calling a meeting of their own with everyone to voice their opinions. Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny Skywalker 2,035 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 I had a feeling your Facebook post had to do with this. Are these people also part of the homeschooling association? Link to post Share on other sites
Cerina 2,757 Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 Only a few. Most of the homeschoolers in the troop are on "my side". Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny Skywalker 2,035 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Some people don't realize they are on the wrong side until they've dug their hole. Link to post Share on other sites
Cerina 2,757 Posted April 25 Author Share Posted April 25 The thing is we're moving this year anyway. Everybody knows this. If they were smart, they would have just waited us out (and I say "us" because most of their complaints seem to be centered around Trevor and his unfiltered mouth this time and not anything I've done necessarily) or approached it like "hey, Christine is interested in being COR next. I know you've got a lot on your plate right now. Would you be interested in starting that transition now and she can help relieve some of that?" I don't have any objections to having someone else take this position (it needs to happen anyway), and I don't have any objections to the lady they're trying to replace me with. So this was just stupid on their part, because now, I just had to tell everyone what is going on and it's energized people who have been low-key perturbed by current leadership into being royally pissed and ready to fight them. Like I predicted from the beginning, they're out to make me the bad guy. They're just not very good at it. Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny Skywalker 2,035 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 If you don't mind the lady they want to replace you with, maybe reach out to her saying you've heard she's interested and you'd like to start working through a transition? Or is she just a puppet for them? It might throw them off if you're actually supportive? Lol Link to post Share on other sites
Cerina 2,757 Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 Found out today that the scoutmaster of our girl troop has been telling the other bitches that Trevor threatened her and that she's now scared to attend campouts and other functions with him there. I just can't even at this point. Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny Skywalker 2,035 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 They realized they won't win on moral grounds so now they're just going to make stuff up. When are you guys getting out of there? Bitches be cray. Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie 6,749 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 People like that take anyone disagreeing with them as a threat. It’s holding up a mirror to what they want to do to people they disagree with. Link to post Share on other sites
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