Scoutmaster’s Vision…SM Corey Seckular

To support a boy led troop that embraces the outdoor experience.

BSA Mission Statement

  • Support Scouts in moral, leadership and physical growth

Through various activities and conversations, scouts will be able to use their teenage years to grow into mature young adults

  • Develop an effective Patrols Leader’s Council.

Have the scouts, through the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC), which consists of the patrol leaders, SPL and ASPL set the program for the troop with support, supervision and guidance from the Scoutmaster and Committee.

  • Train Scouts in their leadership positions.

Every scout is entitled to a trained leader whether it is a youth or adult.

  • Participate in outdoor experiences selected by the scouts.

Much of learning about oneself and skills is best done in outdoor environments.  Scouting is not just the Wednesday night troop meeting.  The skills learned at the meetings are reinforced and used practically at outdoor activities.  Being outdoors satisfies a basic need for fresh air and camaraderie, so this will continue to be fun outlets for the scouts.

  • Develop a trained junior leader corps so that they can provide leadership and advancement within the troop

The junior leaders are a valuable resource for the troop in terms of leadership, skill development and setting the example. We need to take better advantage of this resource.

  • Support local Cub Scout Packs

Scouting at every age has its benefits.  With helping Cub Scout Packs, scouts will demonstrate their leadership and scoutcraft skills to an audience that is used to instruction from adults.

  • Increase adult involvement

Borrowing from John Wooden’s quote, “A coach can change a game.  An adult volunteer can change a life.”  The rewards of helping in any capacity for the troop range from emotional to physical to mental.  There is always room to include adults in supporting scouts on their journey in a way that will etch a permanent memory for the scout.

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