BSA Troop 222- Abingdon, VA
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
"a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness"
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A SCOUT!
THE SCOUT OATH
​A SCOUT IS...
Trustworthy
A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is a part of his code of conduct.
Loyal
A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, nation, and world community.
Helpful
A Scout is concerned about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward.
Friendly
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs that are different from his own.
Courteous
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows that good manners make it easier for people to get along together.
Kind
A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not harm or kill anything without reason.
Obedient
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.
Cheerful
A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
Thrifty
A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.
Brave
A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him.
Clean
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.
Reverent
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.
THE SCOUT SLOGAN
DO A GOOD TURN DAILY
Some Good Turns are big - saving a life, helping out after floods or other disasters, recycling community trash, working with your patrol on conservation projects.
But Good Turns are often small, thoughtful acts - helping a child cross a busy street, going to the store for an elderly neighbor, cutting back brush that is blocking a sign, doing something special for a brother or sister, welcoming a new student to your school.A Good Turn is more than simple good manners. It is a special act of kindness.
-US Scouting Service Project
THE OUTDOOR CODE
As an American, I will do my best to - Be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors ,be conservation minded.
THE SCOUT MOTTO
BE PREPARED
Scouts are always ready to do what is necessary to help others. It also means you are ready, willing, and able to do what is necessary in any situation that comes along. You are also being prepared to live a full and worthwhile life, being a physically fit, honorable citizen of strong character.
-Boy Scout Trail.com