Troop 12 Framingham: Church Clean Up Saturday and Webelo Cross over on Monday

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Church Clean Up Saturday and Webelo Cross over on Monday

We have our traditional Plymouth Church grounds clean-up scheduled for this coming Saturday, March 31st. We will try to make the church property look neater in preparation for Easter Sunday. We will pick up leaves and fallen branches, sweep up the pathways and whatever else we can find. We will start work at 9:00am and work until 12:00pm. We have just held a successful fundraiser in the church hall, so it is fitting that we do something for the church in return.

Please bring along gloves, rakes, stiff brooms and anything else that might come in useful. All Scouts are expected to participate in this service project.

Don't forget that next Monday evening we will be participating in the crossing-over ceremony for the Senior Webelos from Pack 12, all of whom earned their Arrow of Light Award. This means we will be welcoming 11 new members into Troop 12. They are looking forward to many adventures and forming friendships with the Scouts in Troop 12. They have lots of enthusiasm, so let's give them a rousing welcome. Please arrive by 6:45pm. The Crossing-Over ceremony will start at about 7:00pm.

Dick Clarke

Scoutmaster, Troop 12

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Eagle Scouts – we have a number of older Scouts that are pursuing the Rank of Eagle Scout. This is the pinnacle of Scouting and it requires a lot of work and perseverance. Please be prepared to help out when they need assistance.

That was a lot of information to put into one newsletter. The intent was to show that Troop 12 is a very active troop. Adventure, however, requires adult supervision, so I am urging parents to play an active role in the troop. We always need adults to help out on trips and activities. Who knows, you might even have fun? My philosophy is that Scouting teaches your sons valuable skills and ideals that will be used long after they graduate from Scouting. I also believe that learning outdoor skills at a young age encourages them to appreciate our natural surroundings and resources and to participate in family outings and camping trips. I have many fond boyhood memories of my time in Scouting. Times might have changed and technology has affected the way that our modern youth amuse themselves. However, we must never let physical activity, respect for country and others, and a love of the outdoors go out of fashion. We can make a difference in the lives of our young people. We can also have fun doing it.

God Bless America – Please remember the victims of the September 11^th attacks on our country and their surviving families and friends. This was an attack on the values of all civilized nations. People from many countries lost their lives as a result of those attacks. Scouting is a true worldwide organization that pledges respect for all others, no matter your country or religion. Scouting organizations in every country share a common mission. Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting over 100 years ago, once said that he thought that Scouting would end the need for wars. Speaking as a man who spent most of his adult life in the military and fought in many battles, this might appear to be somewhat naïve and inconsistent with his military experience. He put a high emphasis on self-respect, self-reliance and respect for others, which are timeless values that should never be allowed to go out of favor. He tried to do his best daily. We should do the same. Perhaps the world would be a lot better place if more people followed his example and the ideals of Scouting.