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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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Saint Francis Troop 658 Boy Scouts Recognized
Troop leaders, parents, fellow Scouts, and special guests had the distinct privilege of formally recognizing the following Boy Scouts at our July Court of Honor. We are all very proud of our Scouts!
Senior Patrol Leader and Master of Ceremonies, Ryan Bell introduced Assistant Patrol Leader Patrick McHugh and our Patrol Leaders:
Alex Hurd – Scorpion Patrol,
Brett Krzynski – Dragon Patrol,
Nicholas Bouffard – Indian Patrol
James Comi – Viking Patrol.
Awarding of Merit Badges
As a Scout, boys can earn any of 125 different Merit Badges in areas ranging from Art to Whitewater and from Camping to Space Exploration. To earn a Merit Badge, a Scout picks a subject and reads the Merit Badge Book. A Scout develops his skills and knowledge. When he is ready, his Merit Badge Counselor tests him.
Ryan Bell recognized the following Scouts for successfully completing the Merit Badge requirements for a total of 17 Merit Badges.
Eric Bean Citizenship in the Nation
Nicholas Bouffard Snow Sports
James Comi Electronics
Snow Sports
Leatherwork
American Cultures
Canoeing
Wilderness Survival
Aric Donerkiel Snow Sports
Alex Hurd Computers
Citizenship in the Nation
Snow Sports
Environmental Science
Brett Krzynski Snow Sports
Mark Stearns Electronics
Energy
Connor Zwonik Fishing
Awarding of Rank Advancements
The Boy Scouts of America recognizes Scout achievements by awarding badges of rank. The first 3 are Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. Next come Star and Life. The highest rank is Eagle.
Our Scout Handbook tells us that, “Though you can advance at your own pace, active Scouts will usually earn First Class within a year...” National policy adds that older Scouts should advance at least one rank each year.
Our first award is “Scout.” To earn this award, a new Scout must agree to live by the Scout Oath and Law and complete a number of other assignments. The following Scouts were recognized for successfully completing these requirements:
Angus Doherty
Ryan Arel
Jordan Bell
Brendan Connors
Zachary Dakin
Andrew Ferreira
Tyler Hinman
Paul Hood
Colyn Hutchings
Sawyer Loftus
Thomas McHugh
Jacob Parker
Jack Peneston
Charlie Powell
Mason Rogers
Connor Zwonik
Our next rank to be recognized is “Second Class”. To earn Second Class, a Scout must learn how to use a map and compass, how and when to build a campfire, and to safely use pocketknives and wood tools. Second Class Scouts have proven their abilities in camping, first aid, and swimming, and other Scout skills. Five Scouts were recognized for completing all the requirements for the rank of Second Class:
Nicholas Bouffard
James Comi
Aric Donerkiel
Brett Krzynski
Mark Stearns
The next rank to be recognized is “Life”. Scout Alex Hurd is recognized for completing all the requirements and for achieving this last rank before Eagle. Alex has earned more than half of the merit badges required for Eagle. The Life Rank also requires the Scout to be active in his troop for at least six months, serve his troop in a position of leadership for at least six months, and take part in at least one service project. The Troop congratulates Alex and encourage him to reach for the next step of Eagle rank.
Special Presentations
The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. It uses American Indian-styled traditions and ceremonies to bestow recognition on scouts selected by their peers as best exemplifying the ideals of Scouting. The society was created as a means of reinforcing the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. The goal was to establish these as lifelong guidelines, and to encourage continued participation in Scouting and camping. Influenced in part by camp traditions, and Indian folklore, the OA uses "safeguarded" symbols, handshakes, and ceremonies to impart a sense of community.
Ordeal
After being elected or nominated, candidates may participate in a call-out ceremony to recognize those scouts that were selected before they attend their Ordeal. The call-out ceremony may be performed at summer camp, a camporee, a call-out weekend or at a troop meeting. Candidates subsequently participate in an Ordeal induction, intended to emphasize service and self-sacrifice. Candidates are then welcomed as Ordeal members in a formal induction ceremony.
Scouts Alex Hurd and Patrick McHugh were nominated back in March as OA members; These scouts were tapped out at the Spring Camporee back in May. Alex completed his Ordeal induction in May and Patrick is scheduled to complete his in September.
Brotherhood
Ordeal members are entitled to all the rights and privileges of membership in the Order as Brotherhood and Vigil Honor members—there are no ranks within the Order. However, moving on to Brotherhood membership offers an opportunity to reaffirm one's belief in the high purposes of the Order. Before becoming a Brotherhood member, each Arrowmen makes a special effort to serve his Troop. Each Brotherhood member commits to even more service to Scouting through the Order." Arrowmen may "seal" their membership after ten months by demonstrating their knowledge of the traditions and obligations of the OA. They then participate in an induction ceremony and become Brotherhood members.
While the Ordeal consists primarily of physical impressions, the Brotherhood ceremony is one of deeper and quieter mental impressions.
Scout Ryan Bell has accepted this challenge and is now a Brotherhood member. Congratulations Ryan Bell.
Congratulations to all of our Scouts for their hard work and perseverance.
Leader Awards
Mr. Colin Comi recognized the following Scouters for their recent awards presented at the Three Rivers District Recognition Dinner.
Ken Bell Silver Beaver Award
The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not actively seek it.
Paul Mergens Unit Leader Award of Merit
Boy Scout Leader Training Award
Unit Leader Award of Merit. Quality unit leadership is the key to a quality unit program—and it leads to better Scout retention. Statistics show that if young people stay engaged in the program for at least five years, the BSA’s influence likely will stay with them for the rest of their lives. A quality Scouting experience will help keep Scouts in the program, and the Boy Scouts of America created the Unit Leader Award of Merit to recognize the quality unit leaders who make that happen.
Boy Scout Leader Training Award denotes two year served in any position as a registered leader in various Scouting units and positions of responsibility. Requirements include completion of five training programs, including Woodbadge, Merit Badge counselor, Staff for Council Training events. Other requirements involve creation and/or maintenance of a quality scouting program.
Wood Badge
(Excerpt from Presentation)
George Stiefel-Presenter
At this time, it gives me great honor to be able to present an award to one of our adult leaders.
Baden Powel first undertook the training of Scouters in 1911. This training consisted of a series of lectures. Later, in 1919 this training was advanced into what has become known as Wood Badge.
The object of the Wood Badge experience is to demonstrate, in a very practical way, the aims and methods of Scouting. Completion of the two - three day weekend practical course is only the first part of a two-part experience. The second is the Writing and Working of a "Ticket": a series of goals, which must be completed to demonstrate the candidate’s knowledge of course materials. This can take from anywhere from six to eighteen months after completion of the practical experience.
Tonight we have with us a Scouter, Colin Comi, who has completed his ticket.
Fellow Wood Badge members, please escort Mr. Comi to the front of our assembly.
The taupe neckerchief with its patch of the MacLaren tartan on the back is symbolic of Baden Powel’s estate, which was given to the British Boy Scouts by W.F. DeBois MacLaren, a District Commissioner in Scotland, to provide a training ground for the officers of the scouting movement.
In looking for a suitable recognition for those completing this advanced course, Baden Powel remembered a necklace, which he had captured from the African Chieftain, Dinizulu, in 1888. He decided to award a wooden bead from the neckerchief to those completing the course, hence the name Wood Badge.
The original beads have long since run out, but the two beads we award today are still hand made in Gilwell Park. A third bead is awarded for service on the staff of a Wood Badge course, and a fourth is awarded for service as a Wood Badge Course Director.
The woggle, in the form of a Turks head knot, is the symbol of the continuity of service and the friendship provided by all Wood Badgers.
This certificate is presented by the Chief Scout Executive in recognition of the completion of the Wood Badge experience.
It gives me great pleasure to present Mr. Comi with his Wood Badge certificate.
Please join me in congratulating Mr. Comi.
All of our Scouts were congratulated for their efforts, enthusiasm and accomplishments. Many thanks to our parents who helped organize, setup/cleanup, and prepared food for our Court of Honor.
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