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Welcome to Scout Troop 224
(Catholic charter)
(Catholic charter)
What Is Boy Scouting?
Purpose of the BSA
The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated to provide a program for community
organizations that offers effective character, citizenship, and personal fitness training for
youth.
Specifically, the BSA endeavors to develop American citizens who are physically,
mentally, and emotionally fit; have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such
qualities as initiative, courage, and resourcefulness; have personal values based on
religious concepts; have the desire and skills to help others; understand the principles of the
American social, economic, and governmental systems; are knowledgeable about and take
pride in their American heritage and understand our nation's role in the world; have a keen
respect for the basic rights of all people; and are prepared to participate in and give
leadership to American society.
organizations that offers effective character, citizenship, and personal fitness training for
youth.
Specifically, the BSA endeavors to develop American citizens who are physically,
mentally, and emotionally fit; have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such
qualities as initiative, courage, and resourcefulness; have personal values based on
religious concepts; have the desire and skills to help others; understand the principles of the
American social, economic, and governmental systems; are knowledgeable about and take
pride in their American heritage and understand our nation's role in the world; have a keen
respect for the basic rights of all people; and are prepared to participate in and give
leadership to American society.
Boy Scout Program Membership
Boy Scouting, one of the traditional membership divisions of the BSA, is available to boys who have
earned the Arrow of Light Award or have completed the fifth grade, or who are 11 through 17 years
old. The program achieves the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal
fitness qualities among youth by focusing on a vigorous program of outdoor activities.
earned the Arrow of Light Award or have completed the fifth grade, or who are 11 through 17 years
old. The program achieves the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal
fitness qualities among youth by focusing on a vigorous program of outdoor activities.
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Volunteer Scouters
Thousands of volunteer leaders, both men
and women, are involved in the Boy
Scouting program. They serve in a variety
of jobs, everything from unit leaders to
chairmen of troop committees, committee
members, merit badge counselors, and
chartered organization representatives.
Like other phases of the program, Boy
Scouting is made available to community
organizations having similar interests and
goals. Chartered organizations include
professional organizations; governmental
bodies; and religious, educational, civic,
fraternal, business, labor, and citizens'
groups. Each organization appoints one of
its members as the chartered organization
representative. The organization is
responsible for leadership, the meeting
place, and support for troop activities
and women, are involved in the Boy
Scouting program. They serve in a variety
of jobs, everything from unit leaders to
chairmen of troop committees, committee
members, merit badge counselors, and
chartered organization representatives.
Like other phases of the program, Boy
Scouting is made available to community
organizations having similar interests and
goals. Chartered organizations include
professional organizations; governmental
bodies; and religious, educational, civic,
fraternal, business, labor, and citizens'
groups. Each organization appoints one of
its members as the chartered organization
representative. The organization is
responsible for leadership, the meeting
place, and support for troop activities
Who Pays for It?
Several groups are responsible for
supporting Boy Scouting: the boy and his
parents, the troop, the chartered
organization, and the community. Boys are
encouraged to earn money whenever
possible to pay their own expenses, and
they also contribute dues to their troop
treasuries to pay for budgeted items. Troops
obtain additional income by working on
approved money-earning projects. The
community, including parents, supports
Scouting through the United Way, Friends
of Scouting campaigns, bequests, and
special contributions to the BSA local
council. This income provides leadership
training, outdoor programs, council service
centers and other facilities, and
professional service for units.
supporting Boy Scouting: the boy and his
parents, the troop, the chartered
organization, and the community. Boys are
encouraged to earn money whenever
possible to pay their own expenses, and
they also contribute dues to their troop
treasuries to pay for budgeted items. Troops
obtain additional income by working on
approved money-earning projects. The
community, including parents, supports
Scouting through the United Way, Friends
of Scouting campaigns, bequests, and
special contributions to the BSA local
council. This income provides leadership
training, outdoor programs, council service
centers and other facilities, and
professional service for units.
Outdoor Activities
Local councils operate and maintain Scout
camps. The National Council operates
high-adventure areas at Philmont Scout
Ranch in New Mexico, the Northern Tier
National High Adventure Program in
Minnesota and Canada, and the Florida
National High Adventure Sea Base in the
Florida Keys. About 70 councils also
operate high-adventure programs.
The BSA conducts a national Scout
jamboree every four years and participates
in world Scout jamborees (also held at
four-year intervals). Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia,
was the site of the 2001 National Scout
Jamboree.
camps. The National Council operates
high-adventure areas at Philmont Scout
Ranch in New Mexico, the Northern Tier
National High Adventure Program in
Minnesota and Canada, and the Florida
National High Adventure Sea Base in the
Florida Keys. About 70 councils also
operate high-adventure programs.
The BSA conducts a national Scout
jamboree every four years and participates
in world Scout jamborees (also held at
four-year intervals). Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia,
was the site of the 2001 National Scout
Jamboree.
Aims and Methods of the Scouting Program
The Scouting program has three specific objectives, commonly referred to as the "Aims of Scouting."
They are character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.
They are character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.
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Webmaster: Sherrie Lockwood Sherrie@scouttroop224.com
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