Boy Scouts of America

[Sunday]

I would like to take a moment to recognize an organization that is now entering its 100th year of promoting traditional American values. The Boy Scouts of America teaches young men throughout our country the ideals that have and will support our country. Scouting also educates young men in a variety of areas ranging from cooking to marksmenship to environmental sciences.

http://www.scouting.org/

Scouting has had a profound influence on my life and it will always be a part of me. Post up if scouting has been a part of your life.

[Bumper]

Yup, great organization. I was a scout leader years ago and had a pretty good group of kids. No stoners, sissy boys, Goth types, just good well grounded kids.....

[MOFarm]

Congratulations to the Boy Scouts of America.

I was a Den Mother.

[falcon1]

Older son is an Eagle Scout, younger one arrives at Philmont Scout Ranch today for a backpacking trek, and my daughter (my youngest) is a Girl Scout. I'm an active Scouter, as was my father.


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.

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 Law
A Scout is Trustworthy...Loyal...Helpful...Friendly...
Courteous...Kind...Obedient...Cheerful...Thrifty.. .
Brave...Clean...Reverent

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/legal/mission.aspx

Happy One-Hundredth, BSA!

[Patti]

My son was a boy scout for a short while.

He got kicked out for eating a brownie... (Just Kidding)!!

I couldn't resist that.:decil2:

The Boy Scouts is a great organization.