Thank You Vets!

Boy Scout Troop 466 would like to take this opportunity to thank and recognize all of those who have served in the US Armed Forces on this Veteran’s Day.  We would especially like to recognize those who are Troop 466 leaders.

 

Thank You!

 

 

 

100th Anniversary of the Eagle Rank

If you earn your Eagle Scout rank in 2012, you’ll get a special commemorative rank patch.

2012 is the 100th anniversary of the first-ever Eagle Scout, a young man named Arthur Eldred who earned his Eagle in 1912.
Click here, for a photo. http://boyslife.org/about-scouts/scouting-around/23288/2012-eagle-scouts-get-special-badge/

Fifty Years Ago

NCAC History – 1950

In the 50s, while the world was recovering from WWII, NCAC adopted a couple of new beginnings.

Order of the Arrow, the honorary camping fraternity, was established at NCAC on March 12, 1952, when the Charter was granted by the National BSA HQ.

A few years later, the first Wood Badge at NCAC was held in June 1954 at Camp Hoover. The course consisted first of camping experiences of eight days living under as natural a Troop situation as was possible. The second part was a completion of a series of questions regarding philosophy, politics and operation of the Boy Scout Movement.

As part of celebrating our history with NCAC By-the-Decade, we visited with the President and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Washington, Catherine Meloy. Catherine and I had a nice conversation about the impact our organizations make in our communities, and she thanked us for the 1957 Good Turn donation drive. In 1957, the Civic Service Goodwill Industries “Good Turn” program collected 70,000 bags of clothing and received 731,000 hours of service from NCAC Scouts.

Scouts in the 50s enjoyed camping as much as they do today. In 1959, 306 Troops and 5,820 Scouts attended summer camp at NCAC.

This is brought to us by NCAC Capital Comments (June 2011)

Last Letter from Baden-Powell to Scouts

Dear Scouts: 

If you have ever seen the play "Peter Pan," you will remember how the pirate chief was always making his dying speech because he was afraid that possibly when the time came for him to die he might not have the time to get it off his chest. It is much the same with me, and so, although I am not at this moment dying, I shall be doing so one of these days and I want to send you a parting word of goodbye.

Remember, it is the last you will ever hear from me, so think it over.

I have had a most happy life and I want each one of you to have as happy a life too.

I believe that God put us in this jolly world to be happy and enjoy life. Happiness doesn't come from being rich, nor merely from being successful in your career, nor by self-indulgence. One step towards happiness is to make yourself healthy and strong while you are a boy, so that you can be useful and so can enjoy life when you are a man.

Nature study will show you how full of beautiful and wonderful things God has made the world for you to enjoy. Be contented with what you have got and make the best of it. Look on the bright side of things instead of the gloomy one.

But the real way to get happiness is by giving out happiness to other people. Try and leave this world a little better than you found it, and when your turn comes to die you can die happy in feeling that at any rate you have not wasted your time but have done your best.

"Be prepared" in this way, to live happy and to die happy - stick to your Scout promise always - even after you have ceased to be a boy - and God help you to do it.

Your friend.
Baden Powell of Gilwell

A Scout is Brave

Some people think bravery is illustrated by a heroic deed. They think it’s something to be recognized with a medal or a plaque or an award. And sometimes that’s true. But everyday bravery is just as important. Everyday bravery starts each morning when we greet the dawn with a sense of purpose and a passion for what we do, be it student or teacher, parent or child, white collar, blue collar, green collar or no collar. It’s inherent in every right choice we make…even when it’s not the most popular one. It’s in every intentional action that takes us a step closer to our goals, especially when life seems to want to push and pull us in every direction but towards the trail that leads us to success.

Being brave is not a onetime act. It is a state of being. It is a mindset and a way of life. Bravery should be something expected and, yes, celebrated. Because so many people these days take the path of least resistance. What kind of example is that to offer our children? Scouting doesn’t allow for shortcuts. To hold true to our ideals, advancements must be earned only after all requirements are satisfied and achievement should offer its own reward; it’s called pride in a job well done. Activity and merit badges, patches and neckerchiefs are certainly proof of our accomplishments, but being brave means living Scouting’s ideals every day…even when the uniform isn’t on.

Written by Les Baron, NCAC Scout Executive (Capital Comments – Oct. 2011 Edition)

The Black Bear

On our drive back from Mammoth Springs, a black bear sprinted across the road in front of the lead car, then bounded across the field, hoped into the river and swam across it. As soon as he/she made it across the river, the Scouts cheered!

Here are two shots that we were able to take...

Chess Merit Badge

The Boy Scouts introduced the Chess Merit Badge in September 2011. To read the requirements, click here.

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