ADAK BOY SCOUT TROOP 651 TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
Boy Scout Troop 651, sponsored by the Naval'Station will celebrate the February
7-13' 52nd Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America with a Pot-Luck supper & Court
of Honor. . Opening ceremony will be held at 1830 at the Fleet Reserve Home, Friday
9 February 1962.
Boy Scouts in uniform will raise and lower School Colors throughout Boy Scout
Week,
The Scout Slogan iss Do a Good Turn Daily, on Saturday, 10 February, Boy Scouts
will carry your groceries to your car. A Scout does not take money for a Good turn.
The Troop will focus on the'12th point of the Scout Law, "A Scout'is Reverent",
on Boy Scout Sunday, February 11th at the Bering Chapel. May this day remind us to
.be thankful so many young Americans are Scouts, learning to live "on their honor",
doing their duty to God, country, others and themselves.
; The emphasis of this years Boy Scout week is on the Boy Scout family. Scouting
contributes to family life in America.and recognizes the contribution familos make
to Scouting and the American way of' life. The movement will recognize and dramat
ize the family as a tremendous facet*of America's strength. "Strenthen America --
Character Counts." , . . ' ' " , t
The Scout Motto is De Prepared. BUILD understanding and support for Scouting.
SERVE boys better, Serve more boys, and ACHIEVE a stronger America through youth
with character. - . ' *
The Scout uniform is part of the romance of Scouting, it says here is a boy who
is prepared to help others at all times. Besides, the uniform’makes him feel that
he belongs, that he is truly a member of the world Brotherhood of Scouting.
A special Notice to Boy Scout parents: Your Troop Committees request a meeting
with you Tuesday, 30 January 1900 in the School Gym*
It is expected that every Scout will achieve First Class rank. To be a Star or
Life or Eagle Scout, you must qualify for merit badges — some that you can choose
and others that you are required to do. Many of them prepare you to help others.
But most of all, they help you stand on your own two feet ready to act, when action
is needed. 100 Merit Badges in 15 Groupings,. Animal Husbandry, Aquatics, Arts,Buil
ding, CampCraft, Citizenship, Communications, Conservation, Crafts and Collections,
Nature, Outdoor Sports, Personal Development, Plant Cultivation, Public Service, &
Transportation, Anyone interested in being a Merit Badge Counselor, Phone 741 for <
further information. '
! Next week - the Beginning of Scouting
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