Happy 100th Anniversary Boys Scouts of America!
Located in Manhattan, NYC, Troop 728 is chartered by The Church of the Good Shepherd
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Your son is registered, is learning how to survive in the outdoors, he has his full uniform and scout handbook…so what’s next? Parents and guardians should think about purchasing some personal camping equipment for their Scout. First place to start is at the backpack.
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The Top Ten reasons to try winter camping:
10. Winter camping provides an excellent opportunity to hear 4 part snoring harmonies.
9. Winter camping provides a great excuse to buy the latest and greatest gear.
8. There is nothing like the aroma of lived in polypropylene.
7. It’s the only sure cure for cabin fever.
6. There is a comfortable satisfaction in knowing that you are the only one with 2
sleeping bags on a -15 degree night.
5. Wool is…”In.”
4. Down booties are more than just fashion statements.
3. It provides a good opportunity to catch up on one’s sleep by logging a solid 12 hours
of sleep during the 14 hours of darkness.
2. Two words….”Buttery Fleece.”
1. No bugs!
After a swimming safety presentation, the Scouts were anxious to get into the activity/games session of the Scout meeting. Many of them screaming for opportunity to compete and lead their patrols to victory. In all the loudness one Scout came to an adult leader and asked if he could spend his activity time this week working on Tenderfoot advancement. The best part about it was that his Scout book was plastered with post it notes that he used to study. I thought to myself about how many youths and adults go through their days satisfied with the way things are so I asked the boy, “Why are you so motivated to advance to the next rank?” He responded with, “I am excited about becoming Eagle scout!” It’s a rare instance in the urban inner city when you have a boy so excited about Scouting and I only hope that his enthusiasm inspires other boys in his group.
I’ll try to get a picture of his book and follow-up on this post.
I was thinking about what I could tell the scouts and parents at the first meeting of the New Year. It’s going to be a huge year for scouting in the US, there will be many centennial events, lots of trips, and many ways for the boys to have FUN. I stumbled upon an article online written by the Stockton Boy Scouts Examiner and thought it was worth sharing.
Parents and Scouters please make sure your kids read this.
5 “easy wins” for Boy Scouts to consider, in order to get a jump-start to 2010:
1. Dust off those partial merit badge blue cards and finish them- It’s the end of the year and most Boy Scouts have at least one merit badge that isn’t finished. Ask your Advancement Chairperson for a list of partially complete badges and have some fun finishing the project.
2. Organize your collections- There’s a foregone conclusion in Scouting; boys will collect things: rocks, insects, pocket knives, coins, memorabilia and more. The universe of collectibles is unlimited for a Boy Scout. So dust off the shoe box under the bed, open the forgotten envelopes, dump out the desk drawer and organize your collection.
3. Plan a month’s worth of Good Turns- 30 days makes a habit. Good turns are a core value in Scouting. Make it a habit to do at least one good turn each day by planning at least one month of good deeds; one per day.
4. Help a younger scout with advancement- This is just good for the soul. And for the younger Scout who may need a little extra attention to stay motivated. The benefits of boy-led mentoring are significant and can be overlooked in the hustle and bustle of the weekly Troop meetings.
5. Prepare your uniform and sash- Boys spend a lot of time and effort earning pins, patches and badges for their uniform and merit badge sash. But boys are, well… boys. They play hard in the uniform, and by the end of the year, it may start to show wear-and-tear. It’s a perfect opportunity to take inventory of the placement and condition of all the colors of the uniform.
We hope that everyone has a safe and fun holiday. Boy Scout meetings will resume on Jan 6, 2010. Scouts are required to be in full class A uniforms and have their Scout books.
Happy Holidays!