May 22, 2009 at 8:23 am
Steve,
I keep seeing references to the BSA in your editorial and I think it is a great thing. I am an Eagle scout and I am active with scouts. I was wondering what your involvement with scouts was, and what other people do to give to the next generation?
John Burris
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May 22, 2009 at 10:10 am
John,
Thanks, and there are a few people here in scouts. Grant Fritchey leads a Cub Scout group. Congratulations to you on your Eagle as well. Something to be very proud of.
For me it varies year to year. This year I've kind of "taken off" from Scouts, just being a support parent for the Boy Scout troop for my son and Brownies (Girl Scouts) for my daughter. I attend meetings, and help the leaders out carrying things, supervising, etc. All supporting things.
I am the public speaking merit badge counselor as well for the Boy Scouts. They already had 3 or 4 people for Computers.
For the last two years when my son was in Cub Scouts I functioned as the awards leader, gathering the earnings from the dens, purchasing awards, putting them in baggies for each kid, getting them to meetings. Surprisingly a complicated function for a simple task. I also attended the parents meetings each month and helped plan and run events for the Cubs.
I will likely do more next year, be an Asst Scoutmaster or something and help lead the troop. That or I'll end up the Girl Scout leader if we can't find anyone else. That will be an adventure!
I like scouts, even though I didn't make Eagle. I did make first class or star (can't remember), but I was too rebellious, and too much of a knucklehead in high school. I regret that now, and I'm sorry I can't go back and do anything, but I can help my son and others get there.
I think that giving back is good if you have kids. Participate in their scouting efforts. I've kind of done an every other year thing since I have 3 kids and it's a busy life.
If you don't have kids, I'm sure a local troop would appreciate merit badge counselors. Those are always needed. Our current troop tends to let the boys pick badges and then help them. My oldest's troop (another city) would schedule a few every 2-3 months and then work on them at the troop meetings over a few months to help the boys.
May 22, 2009 at 10:49 am
Steve,
I have three kids myself and I am pretty active in my oldest ones pack. I am the asst. Cubmaster and do a lot of the planning for the extra trips/programs. I am also the Advancement Chair for the district. So I have my hands pretty full with that. Next year when the smaller ones start sports and other activities I figure things will get a lot busier for me.
I do think it is great you are willing to help others in their scouting adventure.
John
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May 22, 2009 at 11:14 am
Congratulations on achieving the rank of Eagle. That's an accomplishment I can only stand in awe of.
I'm currently an Assistant Scout Master for my local troop. I've only been directly involved with Boy Scouts since the cross-over in February. Prior to that I spent four years as a Cub Master. Easiest job in Scouting. I've just become a merit badge counselor for Camping, Hiking and Backpacking (anyone spot a pattern yet?). I've also earned my Wood Badge beads.
None of which compares to what you did before you were 18.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood"
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May 22, 2009 at 11:19 am
Oh, and my wife runs a Girl Scout troop and I pitch in there occasionally. That's one strange organization, especially after dealing with the BSA so much.
We're considering getting involved with the local Venture Crew once our kids get old enough.
I got to the rank of Wolf when I dropped out. Talk about regretting a decision.
Despite one poor decision by National, BSA is probably one of the best organizations in the world to help raise good kids. I'm very proud, and extremely humbled, to be involved with it.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood"
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May 30, 2009 at 10:38 am
Side note question here... how appropriate is it to mention being an Eagle Scout on your DBA resume?
Wayne
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May 30, 2009 at 10:40 am
I think you should mention it. That's quite an accomplishment, very few get there, and it's definitely an ice breaker.
May 31, 2009 at 9:34 am
WayneS (5/30/2009)
Side note question here... how appropriate is it to mention being an Eagle Scout on your DBA resume?
It would increase the chances that I hire someone, without a doubt.
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May 31, 2009 at 10:51 am
I think it is very appropriate for a person to put personal accomplishments on a resume and I think being an Eagle Scout is something I would like to see on a future employees application.
John
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June 1, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I attended 2 meetings as a kid and decided it was not for me. One of the dumbest mistakes I ever made. As the years passed - when my Son became of age I got him into scouting. I was a Bear Leader, Cubmaster, and Assistant Scout Master. Going camping with him was some of the greatest experiences in my life!
I can't wait until my Grandson joins the Scouts.
As for including Eagle Scout on your resume...
What better example can you give a possible future employer of character and the drive to achieve a set goal?
Congrats to all you Eagle Scouts! I salute you!!!
Joe
June 2, 2009 at 1:52 pm
It's great that people get involved in scouting. I commend you for that. I've been involved for the last 15 years as my son went through Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts. This is the first year I've cut way back.
It's fun to talk with other Scouters, too, about their experiences. I've held many positions expect for Scoutmaster. Our troop has fluctuated through the years going from 30 down to 4 then back up again to 42 where we are now. The group of 4 was interesting in that we had very strong parental support. It was very easy to get things done. ;-).
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