Troop 12 Framingham: This weekend

Friday, April 20, 2012

This weekend

Hello Troop,

I would like to remind everybody going on the trip this weekend that they should have eaten supper at home or bring something to eat at the camp site. We will not be providing supper tonight. Please arrive at the church at 5:30pm.

I urge everybody to attend the troop meeting on Monday night. It will start at the usual 7:30pm. I am very excited that a very special person has volunteered to speak about his experiences. He is back in Framingham very infrequently, but he has agreed to give up some of his precious time to talk to the troop. I will not divulge too much, but I will say that he has a special job. He is an Eagle Scout from Troop 12. I am proud to say that he was my first SPL. I consider it a privilege to have been part of this young man's development. Scouts and parents, please attend the meeting on Monday night to hear this young man speak. Everybody is welcome to attend. You will be able to see the results of some of tax dollars at work.

Scoutmaster Clarke

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Scoutmaster Message!

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.