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click here to download Troop 845 Guide
For questions or information on Joining Troop 845
Please email: Scoutmaster845@gmail.com
Mission & Vision
Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes
by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
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Scout Law |
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To
help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
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A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
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Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
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Vision Statement
The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and
leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
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What Every Scout Should Know
Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Motto
Be Prepared
Scout Slogan
Do a good turn daily
Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to --
Be clean in my outdoor manners,
Be careful with fire,
Be considerate in the outdoors, and
Be conservation-minded.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome To Troop 845
Welcome to BSA Troop 845. The Troop offers a traditional BSA program providing the opportunity for a rewarding scouting
experience with an emphasis on developing skills, character, and leadership. Good companionship, fun, and outdoor activities
round out the Troop 845 program.
Aims and Methods of the Boy Scout Program
Aims
Boy Scouting works toward three aims. One is growth in moral strength and character. We may define this as what the boy is himself: his personal qualities, his values, his outlook.
A second aim is participating citizenship. Used broadly, citizenship
means the boy’s relationship to others. He comes to learn of his obligations to other people, to the society he lives,
to the government that presides over that society.
A third aim of Boy Scouting is development of physical, mental, and emotional
fitness. Fitness includes the body (well-tuned and healthy), the mind (able to think and solve problems),
and emotions (self control, courage and self-respect).
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What Is Boy Scouting?
The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated to provide a program for community organizations that offers effective character,
citizenship, and personal fitness training for youth. Specifically, the BSA endeavors to develop American citizens who are
physically, mentally, and emotionally fit; have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative,
courage, and resourcefulness; have personal values based on religious concepts; have the desire and skills to help others;
understand the principles of the American social, economic, and governmental systems; are knowledgeable about and take pride
in their American heritage and understand our nation's role in the world; have a keen respect for the basic rights of all
people; and are prepared to participate in and give leadership to American society.
Methods
Advancement -
Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps to overcome them
through the advancement process. The Scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he overcomes each challenge.
Adult Association-
Boys learn from the examples set by their adult leaders. Troop leadership
may be male or female and association with adults of high character is encouraged at this stage in a young man’s development.
Personal Growth-
As Scouts plan their activities, and progress toward their
goals, they experience personal growth. The good turn concept is a major part of
the personal growth method of Scouting. Boys grow as they participate in
community service projects and do good turns for others.
Ideals -
The Ideals of Scouting are spelled out in the Scout Oath, Law, Motto and Slogan. The Scout measures himself
against these ideals and continually tries to improve. The goals are high, and as he reaches for them, he has some control
over the person he becomes.
Patrols -
The patrol method gives Scouts an experience in group living and
participating in citizenship. It places responsibility on young shoulders and teaches boys how to accept it. The patrol method
allows Scouts to act in small groups where they can easily relate to each other. These small groups determine troop activities
through their elected leaders.
Outdoors -
Boy Scouting is designed to take place in the outdoors. It is in the outdoors that Scouts share responsibilities
and learn to live with each other. It is here where the skills and activities practiced at troop meetings come alive.
Leadership Development -
Boy Scouting encourages boys to learn and practice leadership skills. Every Scout has the opportunity
to participate in leadership positions. Understanding the concepts of leadership helps a boy accept the leadership roles of
others and guides him toward the citizenship aim of Scouting.
Uniform-
The uniform makes the Scout troop visible as a force
of good and creates a positive youth image in the community. Boy Scouting is an action program, and wearing the uniform is
an action that shows each Scout’s commitment to the aims and purposes of Scouting. The uniform gives the Scout identity
in a world brotherhood youth who believe in the same ideals.
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