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"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
"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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Winter Camping at its Best! |
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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!!!
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."
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.
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Our next regular Troop meeting will be held on Sunday March 14th. Scouts will have a general discussion on the three R's. Scouts will also be reviewing Second Class requirements 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, Fire building and light weight stoves. Bring your pocket knife, tinder materials and scraps of wood if you have any at home.
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Troop Welcomes New Scout |
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The Scouts from 658 welcome Brendan Connors to our Troop. Brendan is a former Scout, and it will be great to have him involved in our Boy Scouting program. Welcome Brendan! |
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Thanks |
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Troop 658 would like to thank Troop 603 for inviting us to their 2010 Winter Trek at the Sportsman's Club in Saint Albans, VT. Thanks for all the great food and events, we had a real nice time. We hope to see you next year. Thanks! |
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Welcome! |
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Our Boy Scouts welcome Angus Doherty to Troop 658. We are very proud to have you in our Troop. Welcome Angus! |
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Scout Advances to Life |
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Senior Patrol Leader, Alex Hurd successfully completed his Board of Review for Life rank on Monday night, after completing all the requirements for this advancement. Six members of the Troop Committee and the Scoutmaster congratulated Alex for his hard work and perseverance. Congratulations Alex!!! |
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We had a Great Time! |
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Many thanks to Joan Powell and the Scouts from Pack 655 for inviting our Troop to their 2010 Webelos Winter Trek. A perfect winter day to have some fun in the outdoors. A great time was had by all! |
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Top Honors |
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At Wednesday’s Court of Honor, parents, Scouts, and Troop leaders recognized the following boys for their accomplishments and hard work. more... |
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New Youth Leader |
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Senior Patrol Leader Alex Hurd recently appointed Patrick McHuge to the position of Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Patrick is a First Class Scout and has accepted the responsibilities of this senior youth leadership position in the Troop. Congratulations Patrick ! |
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New Tenderfoot Scouts |
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Congratulations to Brett, James, Aric, Mark, and Nick for achieving the rank of Tenderfoot Scout. These Scouts successfully completed all the requirements for this advancement and passed their Board of Review officiated by members of the Troop Committee. The entire Troop congratulates them for their hard work and perseverance and wish them the best of luck as they move up the ladder to the next rank. Keep up the good work Scouts!!! |
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Merit Badge Awards |
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Troop 658 congratulate the following Boy Scouts for earning merit badges and other awards at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation this past summer. Congratulations Scouts!!! more... |
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