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Virtues

"It's an old notion and an old responsibility, the teaching of virtues.  Virtues don't come in our genes, so it is the duty of every generation to pass them on.  It is a duty we are not allowed to surrender."
William J. Bennett
Author, The Book of Virtues
Jess Wheiler

 
 

Celebrating 100 Years -
A Year of Celebration


A Year of Celebration will take place from September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. The program is open to all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity, Venturers, adult leaders, and Scouting alumni.

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"Biker" Treats Scouts to Beakfast!

Scoutmaster Mike Wheiler, Troop 21, had 4 of his Scouts serve as instructors for the Cub Scouts during the Flag Day Ceremony. They taught about the history of our National flag, and the Cubs really enjoyed their efforts. As a reward, Mike took the 4, Kyle Jensen, Clay Reed, Jared Johnson, and Caleb Robinson, to JB's for breakfast. While eating they were approached by a stranger who looked like a "biker". He had a "walrus type" mustache and wore a bandana on his head. He asked the Scouts what they had done to deserve breakfast at JB's. They, still in their uniforms, told him about their experience at the flag ceremony. He asked them some questions about the flag and continued in conversation while they completed their meal. He left, and Mike went to pay the bill. He was told, "Oh, that man who was talking to your Scouts paid for the meals!" Thanks "Mr. Biker"!
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Importance of the Uniform

A Scouter from Minnesota shared the following with one of our local Scouters.

You need to talk to the parents about why the uniform is important.  It's not just some weird shirt and pants we wear with a "neck thingy".  It's a symbol that we believe in the values of Scouting.  It is our outward commitment to the inner promise we make when we put it on.  By devaluing the uniform, they indirectly devalue the program.  If they believe in Scouting and what it can do for their son (and deep down, most parents do), then the symbols are an important part of the program.
I just saw an article on MSNBC.com, based on a Today show segment that ran this week.  A parenting expert was talking about manners (one of the things parents look to us to help with).  One of the things she addressed was appropriate dress:
"Respectful dressing - Dressing appropriately and respectfully for the place you are going is a valuable skill.  When you show up sloppy, dirty or too casual you are saying, "I don't care about this event or these people".  This has nothing to do with expensive clothes, but rather looking neat and appropriate."
If we want our kids to be willing to dress up for church, family events, job interviews, etc., we need to teach them that dressing a certain way shows pride in themselves and respect for the other people they encounter.  Isn't using the uniform properly a good model for that life skill?  And aren't life skills what we're here to help parents teach their sons?
Hope this helps.
Jamie Dunn
Pack Trainer
(submitted by Jess)

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