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Changing the Course
The Quiet Adventure
"Once a Scout--
always a Scout"
Making A Difference
"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."
"Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned"
Challenge Me
"Training boy leaders to run their Troop is the Scoutmaster's most important job"
"Train Scouts to do a job, and then let them do it"
"Never do anything a boy can do"
"I have suggested Scouting as a good thing for Boys, because I began it myself when I was a Boy, and I know that if you want to enjoy life and get on, a great step towards it is to learn Scouting while you are young"
"A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room"
"Fun, fighting, and feeding! These are the three indispensable elements of the boy's world"
"There is no teaching to compare with example"
Quotes from Robert Baden-Powell
Boy Scouting's First Scoutmaster
The Road Less Traveled
Robert Frost 1874-1963
"The Only Things We Keep
Permanently Are Those
We Give Away"
"Achievement Consists of Doing
Useful Things That Most People Say
Cannot Be Done"
Waite Phillips 1883-1964
Philmont Scout Ranch
Philmont Hymn
Scout Vesper
What is Scout Spirit?
"Your standing as a scout
does not depend so much on
the skills of your hands or
the badges on your merit badge
sash, as on the spirit in your heart,
on what you are willing to do
for others, on whether you are
doing your very best to live
the Scout Oath and Scout Law"
The Scout Law:
A Scout is Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
and Reverent
A Leader's Prayer
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Scouts on the Leadership Reaction Course at the Fall Camporee, Camp Ethan Allen Training Facility, Jericho, Vermont |
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 Boy Scout Troop 658 has served youth from Winooski, Colchester, Milton and the surrounding communities since 1923. We offer exciting, adventure based programs for boys 6th grade and up. We meet at 6:30pm on Sunday nights at Saint Francis Xavier School. Visit us and see for yourself what a difference you can make in the life of a young man.
Troop 658 Highlights
Yes, I want to join the Boy Scouts!!!
"The Adventure of Scouting"
" To a boy, Scouting is a game, a magnificent game, full of play and full of laughter, keeping him busy, keeping him happy. That is the strength of Scouting! A boy becomes a Scout for the sheer fun there is in it"
"Green Bar" Bill Hillcourt
Boy Scouting and the Spirit of Adventure
Many prominent American men in business, the professions and government have backgrounds as Boy Scouts. The American space program is a case in point. Of the 312 pilots and scientists selected as astronauts since 1959, 180 were Scouts. Of the 12 men to walk on the surface of the moon, 11 were Scouts. The first human to set foot on the moon, Neil A. Armstrong, was an Eagle Scout.
Once someone asked Baden-Powell, "Be prepared for what?"
"Why, for any old thing!!!" he replied.
"When people see a boy in a scout uniform, they expect someone of good character, who is prepared to the best of his ability and ready to help those around him"
"I have always been fond of the saying that "Scouting is a game with a purpose" Even today we can still say, Scouting is about three things: It's about fun. It's about values, and it's about learning. Fun is the game, learning is the process, and values are the purpose."
"Lead, follow or get out of the way"
Thomas Paine, American Patriot
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Our next regularly scheduled Troop meeting will be held on Sunday, December 11, at 6:30pm. This will be our annual Thanksmas Dinner, followed by a Court of Honor. Please bring a dish to share and see you there!
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Scout Plays in Jazz Ensemble |
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At the recent District Three Fall Camporee in Jericho Vermont, Dr. Bill Roberts introduced the new Vermont Scouting Jazz Ensemble, who perform several selections of music for hundreds of Scouts and leaders under a star filled sky on Saturday night. The Troop is very proud of our own Scout, Jacob Parker, a member of the jazz ensemble, who showed off some of his musical talents on the trombone. The ensemble played many old favorites, the music was awesome. Congratulations Jacob Parker!!!
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Scouts are Recognized at Court of Honor |
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Troop leaders, parents, fellow Scouts, and special guests had the distinct privilege of formally recognizing the following Boy Scouts at our Court of Honor in September. We are all very proud of our Scouts! more.....
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Top Honors at June Court of Honor |
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At Sunday’s Court of Honor in June, parents, Scouts, and Troop leaders recognized the following boys for their accomplishments and hard work. more info... |
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New Troop Guides |
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Troop 658 would like to announce the appointment of James Comi, Patrick McHugh and Ryan Bell to the positions of Troop Guide. The Troop Guide is both a leader and mentor to the members of a new Scout Patrol. He is an older, more experienced Scout, who helps the Patrol Leader and Assistant Patrol Leader, by providing direction, coaching, training and support as determined by the skill levels and morale of the new members. Congratulations Scouts on your appointment and Best of Luck !!! |
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New Scouts Welcomed |
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Webelos Scouts Cross over into Troop 658. More... |
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New Troop Leadership |
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Benjamin Wright has been appointed to the position of Senior Patrol Leader. Ben is a Star Scout and has accepted the responsibilities of this senior youth leadership position in the Troop. Ian Brett will continue on as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Congratulations to these fine young men and Good luck in these top youth leadership roles in the Troop. Thank you Patrick McHugh for your year of service to the Troop as Senior Patrol Leader.
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New Adult Troop Leaders |
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Troop 658 welcomes new adult Scout Leaders. More... |
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Scout Becomes Eagle |
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Alex Hurd from Troop 658 successfully completed the last step in a 4 year journey to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Members of the Three Rivers District Eagle Board and Scoutmaster were the first to congratulate Alex at his Eagle Board of Review, on December 28, 2010. The Scouts of Troop 658 congratulate him on receiving Scouting's highest award.
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Troop Elections Held |
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The Troop held elections, at our Troop meeting this spring, for top leadership positions in our six Patrols. Congratulations to these Scouts and good luck in your new roles of responsibility in the Troop. more... |
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