There is no other organization that develops character in youth like the Scouting organization. Scouting not only provides a moral compass, it creates situations where youth must make decisions, can fail, and most importantly learn.
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as a former scout i will never again donate to the boy scouts, after that absurd diatribe by the sociopath trump. how dare you allow allow the partisan poliiticalization of what once was a very decent organization. this moron's speech was vulgar, self serving, factually incorrect,
embarrassing, incoherent, and totally inappropriate . shame on the leadership of the boy scouts for condoning this absurd spectacle. count me out
When my son was at the age where we were deciding if we should guide him towards sports, the arts or scouting for his future development, we had a lot of information to process. I was working as a police officer at the time, so I figured a good test would be to ask everyone I came in contact with if they has sports, arts or scouting backgrounds. Over the next year and a half, I had arrested 2 professional athletes, many high school student-athletes, a classically trained professional ballerina, a concert pianist, active musicians to name a few. But the huge standout was that NOT ONE single person had indicated they were involved in the scouting program at any point in their life.
That spoke volumes to me and I'm proud to say that my son signed up as a Bobcat Cub Scout that month and has just completed his Star Boy Scout rank 2 weeks ago. His personal, spiritual and moral growth is far better than I had ever imagined.
I can't say enough about the Scouting program... that's why I volunteer to be a leader.
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I had little to do with Boy Scouts until my grandson, now 11, joined as a Cub Scout. Since then I have seen first hand how scouting, and the Glacier's Edge Council, helps to make a boy a man. From the annual Klondike competition which fosters healthy competition in categories like first aid and sled pack races to monthly campouts which teaches valuable life-saving and outdoor skills; to a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner made completely with outdoor skills during one of the campouts and generously served to family and friends of the scouts ; to general meetings where they learn too many life-skills to mention; to Jamboree where the boys who attended had a multitude of educational opportunities! Glacier's Edge has talented and dedicated leaders who put the boy's learning first in all they do. They are a valuable part of our community and certainly deserve this prize. Thank you!!
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Glacier's Edge Council provides boys with the oportunity to learn leadership skills, citizenship, physical health, teamwork, and self dicipline all in a fun age related way. The Council owns and maintains three Scout Camps and provides numerous events for both boys and the leaders. Leaders provided top notch training in order to provide the boys with the best possible program. My son who is currently a Boy Scout has already gained so much knowledge and independence from the program. Not only have I seen the benefits of my son but being a leader have seen massive changes with most boys. I also have gained so much from the program.
Boy Scout troops are boy led and we try to have the boys do as much as possible and the leaders are there to provide support and a safe environment. Recently we were working on the First Aid Merit Badge and needed supplies to create a first aid kit. I asked for someone to volunteer to check with the local hospital to see if they could donate the supplies. Instantly a boy who is usually very withdrawn and has some learning disabilities rose his hand and offered to do it. He did a fine job and obtained more supplies than what we needed so were able to supliment the Troop first aid kit! This boy is growing by leaps and bounds every year and I am honored to be considered to be his leader, he has taught me so much already.
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