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Troop 230 Principles of Scouting:
Scout Oath:
On my honor I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my country, and to obey the Scout Law. To help other people at all times. And to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law:
A Scout is:
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Trustworthy |
Loyal | Helpful |
Friendly
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| Courteous | Kind | Obedient | Cheerful |
| Thrifty | Brave | Clean | and Reverent. |
| Scout Slogan: | Scout Motto: |
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Do a good turn daily. |
Be Prepared |
Outdoor Code:
As and American, I will do my best to be clean in outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors, and be conservation minded.
71% of football captains
65% of basketball captains
85% of student council presidents
88% of school newspaper editors
77% of editors of school annuals
75% of business managers of school publications
80% of junior class presidents
89% of senior class presidents
65% of college graduates
72% of Rhodes scholars
75% of Military Academy graduates
65% of U.S. Congress
85% of Airline Pilots
85% of F.B.I. Agents
26 of the first 29 astronauts.
11 of the 12 who walked on the moon.
108 of 172 astronauts were boy scouts.
Over half of the 108 attained Star, Life or Eagle rank.
For every 100 Youths involved in Scouting:
12 will have their first contact with a church.
5 will earn their religious emblem.
1 will enter the clergy.
1 will use Scout skills to save a life.
1 will use Scout skills to save his own life.
2 will become Eagle Scouts.
8 will enter profession first learned through the Merit Badge system.
17 will become Scouting volunteers & pass their skills,
inspiration, and leadership to countless youth.
18 will develop hobbies that will give them lifelong interest.
Only rarely will one ever appear in juvenile court.
And yet, SCOUTING reaches only 25% of the youth in the United States.
Eagle Scout Challenge:
The foremost responsibility of an Eagle Scout is to live with honor. To an Eagle Scout, honor is the foundation of all character. He knows that "A Scout is trustworthy" is the very first point of the Scout Law for a good reason. An Eagle Scout lives honorably, not only because honor is important to him but because of the vital significance of the example he sets for other Scouts.
Living honorably reflects credit on his home, his church, his troop, and his community. May the white of the Eagle badge remind you to always live with honor.
The second obligation of an Eagle Scout is loyalty. A Scout is true to his family. Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation. His loyalty to his troop and brother Scouts makes him pitch in and carry his share of the load. All of these help to build the loyalty that means devotion to community, to country, to one's own ideals, and to God. Let the blue of the Eagle badge always inspire your loyalty.
The third obligation of an Eagle Scout is to be courageous. Courage has always been a quality by which men measure themselves and others. To a Scout, bravery means not only the courage to face physical danger, but also the determination to stand up for the right. Trusting in God, with faith in his fellowman, he looks forward to each day, seeking his share of the world's work to do. Let the red of the Eagle badge remind you always of courage.
The fourth obligation of an Eagle Scout is to be cheerful. To remind the Eagle Scout to always wear a smile, the red, white, and blue ribbon is attached to the scroll of the Second Class Scout award, which has its ends turned up in a smile.
The final responsibility of an Eagle Scout is service. The Eagle Scout extends a helping hand to those who still toil up Scouting's trail, just as others helped him in his climb to the Eagle.
The performance of the daily Good Turn takes on a new meaning when he enters a more adult life of continuing service to others. The Eagle stands as protector of the weak and helpless. He aids and comforts the unfortunate and the oppressed. He upholds the rights of others while defending his own. He will always "Be Prepared" to put forth his best.
You deserve much credit for having achieved Scouting's highest award. But wear your award with humility, ever mindful that the Eagle Scout is looked up to as an example. May the Scout Oath and the Scout Law be your guide for tomorrow and onward.
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