Drop about half the worthless merit badges and get back to being an outdoor, man-building program.
I was at the convention. You are right on track to what part of the plan is. But wait, there’s more.
Within the merit badge plan are a bunch of required ones and right now about 50 specific badges, but here’s the best part. If a Trailman (boy) wants to explore something specific, there is a system in place for him to gain approval to create his own merit badge under certain guidelines. That badge idea and his work would then be forwarded to Trail Life USA to consider as a future standard badge.
It is only by the Grace of God that the Trail Life USA Board was able to create a fantastic and comprehensive plan to develop an organization that is all BSA should have been.
Our troop hasn’t made the jump yet, but I’m actually very excited about the possibilities.