Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Committee Meeting / PLC Meeting / Troop Meeting this Thursday, January 11th, at Sacred Heart Parish Hall - 6:00pm Committee & PLC / 7:00pm Troop


Hello Troop 20!

A few announcements for this week:

1)  This Thursday, January 11, there will be a Committee Meeting at 6:00pm in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall.

2)  Also at 6:00pm, there will be a PLC Meeting.  All ASPL's, Patrol Leaders, and Scribe should be present.

3)  Next week's Troop Meeting will either be at Central Congregational Church or will be an offsite.  Details will be finalized this week and posted to the blog in time for everyone to be prepared.

4)  This Thursday, Mr. Devine will be continuing with the Communications Merit Badge.  All Scouts participating in this class should come prepared with any material you have completed.  Please remember, it is YOUR responsibility to ensure that the required work is being completed in a timely manner.  If you do not do the work, you will not receive the merit badge and the class will have been an opportunity lost.  Communications is an Eagle required badge so you need to get it done.

5)  For everyone going on the ski trip next weekend, please remember that payment and forms are due this Thursday.  Refer to the blog post earlier this week for information about the trip, prices, and forms.

6)  Lastly, at our last Troop Meeting, Mr. Swindle mentioned a slight modification to the Scout Law for Troop 20.  We have added Responsible to the law so going forward, when Troop 20 recites the law, it will be:


A Scout is Trustworthy
A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him.

A Scout is Loyal
A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.

A Scout is Helpful
A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward.

A Scout is Friendly
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own.

A Scout is Courteous
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together.

A Scout is Kind
A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.

A Scout is Obedient
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.

A Scout is Cheerful
A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.

A Scout is Thrifty
A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.

A Scout is Brave
A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him.

A Scout is Clean
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.

A Scout is Reverent
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

A Scout is Responsible
A Scout lives up to his obligations.  When he commits to doing something, he gets it done.  He understands the importance of his duties and takes them seriously.  He exhibits the ability to make independent decisions.

We look forward to seeing everyone this Thursday!

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