“The real way to gain happiness is to give it to others.” Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the scouting movement
Service to the community and others is an important aspect of scouting around the world. Doing service projects together is one way that scouts from our young Cub Scouts to our older Eagle Scouts keep their promise to “to help other people at all times.” In the older Boy Scouts ranks from Tenderfoot to Eagle, community service is implicitly included in the requirement for each rank wherein a scout is required to “demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law in everyday life.” This summer, some of our scouts participated in Summer of Service, helping to clean up the trails of Mt. Sanage, a favorite hiking location. They picked up twelve big bags of trash, and said there was still a lot to pick up! Other scouts helped clean up trails in Nagano Prefecture. Since Unit 758 started in 2016, four of Troop 758’s scouts have organized and performed community service projects to earn their Eagle Scout Rank. Some of these include holding a game day for local seniors, making improvements to their school, and organizing a hair donation drive. Scouting isn't just about earning badges and recognition. Scouting strives to prepare youth to become a responsible, participating citizens and leaders who are guided by the values of Scout Oath and Law. You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give.
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(Repost from FB site, dated 3/11/2020)
Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the scouting movement, wrote that to Be Prepared means “you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty.” Today we remember the people lost and affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami that struck March 11, 2011. I remember the moment it hit very well. My apartment in Nagoya swayed and I rushed to turn off the gas line and open the front door. Then I waited with my neighbors for the swaying to stop. Japan changed that day, and we started taking more interest in becoming prepared for natural disasters. Is your family prepared for a natural disaster? Do you have a hazard map of your area? Do you have stock of water and food? Is your furniture properly fixed so it doesn’t topple over? Does you family know where to meet? These are all things to think about once again today. Scouting teaches youth and families to be prepared. Cub Scouts learn skills through fun activities. Boy Scouts learn survival skills through camping and outdoor activities. All scouts learn to be a part of the community through volunteering. If you would like to join this wonderful world of scouting, check out our websites and send us an email. We are happy to arrange a visit to one of our meetings. The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are open to children of all nationalities ages five and older. All the children need is a basic command of English to follow the English-led activities, and a desire to have fun learning new things and adventures. Parents also play an active role in helping the scouts and units. Calling for volunteers! Are you an Eagle Scout? Do you have a skill you could teach our Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts? We'd love to have you visit and share your expertise with us! You can find more information on our websites or by contacting us directly. |
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