Why is a Scout Loyal?
One of the most important things that we as scouts promise to do is to be loyal but, why should a scout be loyal? The 1911 Boy Scouts of...
What does it mean to be Reverent?
The twelfth point of the Boy Scout law is a scout is reverent. But who does a scout show reverence to? A scout is reverent to God or...
What does being helpful mean to a Scout?
As a Scout we promise to be helpful at all times but, What does it mean "at all times". What if I am not asked to help someone but they...
Trustworthy: An idea or an ideal?
At the beginning of a scout meeting we recite the scout oath and the law. When we recite the law it starts of with a Scout is trustworthy...
A Scout is Friendly
One of the points of the Scout Law is a Scout is Friendly. I wanted though to delve in deeper and not just say "ok I am a Scout so I...
A Scout is Courteous
One of the points of the scout law is a scout is courteous. The definition of courteous is polite, respectful, considerate in manner. An...
Cub Scout Poem
This poem was written by my grandfather who was an adult leader. Even though this isn't about venturing as older scouts it is our duty to...
Thoughts on Leadership
When you are a leader whether it is in a scout unit or elsewhere you have a duty to stand by the scouts that you are responsible for....
What Makes a Sea Scout?
Lord Baden-Powell once said “It’s the spirit within, not the veneer without, that makes a Scout.” As Scouts we are the best this...