Leader's Corner



Ingredients to a Good Ceremony

Action - slow drawn out ceremonies are boring

Adventure - bring some to each meeting, relate the meeting to the monthly theme.

Coordination - need help from the beginning; Pre-plan.

Authority - tell parents be there.

Imagination - use imagination preparing for ceremonies; the internet has many ideas.

Ideals - tie in the ideals of scouting; it has a purpose & unique ideals.
  1. Spiritual Development
  2. Physical Development
  3. Character Development
Simplicity - keep it simple.

Mood - set the stage, the lights, the music.

Symbolism - use feathers, lights, sleeping bags.

Variety - make every meeting different & unique, do not repeat meetings/ceremonies until next year.




volunteer (vol-un-tir'), n one who enters any service of his own free will; to offer to do something without being asked.



Upcoming District Events

Event
Date
Time
Location
January 31
8am
L&L Carpet, Key Commons Court
March 17 & 24
(2 nights)
7pm
L&L Carpet, Key Common Court



Event
Date
Time
Location
January 31
1pm
L&L Carpet, Key Common Court
March 17
830p
L&L Carpets, Key Common Court



Event
Date
Time
Location
University of Scouting
February 21
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
TBD



Event
Date
Time
Location
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
February 21
TBD
TBD
June 12
TBD
TBD



Why am I a Leader?

  • I'm not a Scout Leader for the easy hours, high pay, parents' gratitude, power or prestige.


  • I'm a Leader because I want the world for your son or daughter or mine.


  • A world they can share and help shape: a world of love and laughter where they can show compassion.


  • I want to help them learn to finish anything they start and do it well and to guide them to know their self-worth with a deeper understanding of themselves.


  • I want to help shape men and women who have strength of character and are sensitive to the needs of others.


  • I want them to be the best they can be - whether as career people or tradesmen, young adults who are the hearts of the family.


  • In giving my time and myself I reap rewards far beyond what I give. I receive a better world for my children and future generations.


  • I'm a Scout Leader because I care.


- Author unknown



Links to Other Resources

THE HONOR BOOKSTORE!





Guide to Safe Scouting

Tips on Dealing with ADD and ADHD Boys


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