Scout Spirit
'Show Scout Spirit' - A Scout shows Scout Spirit as he (Troop/Crew) /she
(Crew) BEGINS to embody the
Scout Oath and 12 Points of the Scout Law into his/her behavior. "I will
do my best, do my duty, help other people, be physically strong, mentally
awake, and morally strong; I will be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent."
This is a growth process, and the good news is that most of our Scouts
quickly pick-up on the RESPECT and COOPERATION for people and equipment - and
the FUN - that makes Troop/Crew
55 work as well as it does. This
is part of the process of growing from a very young boy into a young adult.
THE SCOUT SPIRIT REQUIREMENT is to
Demonstrate Scout Spirit by living the Scout Oath and the Scout Law in your
everyday life. This appears as a
requirement for all six Ranks of Scouting: Tenderfoot; 2nd Class; 1st Class;
Star; Life; and Eagle Scout Rank.
“Scout
Spirit: Scout Spirit refers to the effort
made
to live up to the ideals of Scouting”
(See The Scout Oath, with an explanation of what it means)
(See The 12 Points of the Law, with an explanation of what they mean)
The Motto: "Be Prepared":
The explanation: Be prepared for What? Well, for anything. But Baden-Powell
wasn't thinking just of being ready for emergencies. His idea was that all
Scouts should prepare themselves to become productive citizens and to give
happiness to other people. He wanted each Scout to be ready in mind and body
for any struggles, and to meet with a strong heart whatever challenges that
might lie ahead.
“Be Prepared
for life -- to live happily and without regret,
knowing that you have done your best.”
The Slogan: "Do a Good Turn
Daily":
The explanation: Some Good Turns are big -- saving a life, helping out after
floods or other disasters, recycling community trash, working with your patrol
on conservation projects. But Good
Turns are often small, thoughtful acts -- helping a child cross a busy street,
going to the store for an elderly neighbor, cutting back brush that's blocking
a sign, helping to pick up someone’s books which were dropped in the hallway,
doing something special for a brother or sister or his Mom or Dad, or welcoming
a new student to your school.
“A Good Turn is
more than simple good manners,
it is a special act of kindness.”
These serve as everyday guidelines for a good life,
whether you are a Boy Scout or not.
