Monthly Archives: July 2012

Leadership – What Is It?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Troop113

Tonight, while we’re painting the classroom, I would like our scouts to think about leadership. We’ll have a five question survey to complete before everyone heads home.  It asks the following questions: Name five people that you consider to be … Continue reading →

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A Little More Work…..

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Troop113

Scouts:  please come Monday evening prepared to finish up the final classroom (the one we worked on last week).  We have to finish some trim work, provide a second coat on the walls and clean up the floor of any/all … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 19, 2012 by Troop113

My thoughts on the subject?  I’ve always liked the advice provided in the 1911 BSA Handbook:  “…the final and chief test of the scout is the doing of a good turn to somebody every day, quietly and without boasting. This … Continue reading →

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Churches’ scout troops teach children & youth value of service – Florida Baptist Witness

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Troop113

Here’s a link to a nice article about how local churches are leveraging the scouting program to benefit young men and their local communities through service efforts: [Link] Churches’ scout troops teach children & youth value of service – Florida … Continue reading →

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Service Project – Painting Classrooms (#101)

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Troop113

Last night, instead of our planned merit badge workshop, we dedicated ourselves to painting another classroom.  This one will take a bit of extra work since there are many windows, exposed pipes and tight corners demanding brush work and multiple … Continue reading →

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Devotional – Summing Up the Attributes of Godly Men

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Troop113

Over the past several months, we’ve examined a list of attributes taken from the Bible to describe a godly man. We’ve examined several of these qualities in detail: the need to be well rounded (growing in maturity); above reproach, morally … Continue reading →

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Service Project – Painting Classrooms

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Troop113

Troop 113 was asked to paint two classrooms at Hackensack Christian School.  Despite short notice, several families showed up to clean, prep and paint.  One room was completed this afternoon, and another is waiting to be started. Since we’ve gotten … Continue reading →

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Merit Badge Workshop

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Troop113

Over the course of the summer, our troop is working closely with troop # 777; # 2678; and # 144 to host a series of inter-troop merit badge workshops focused on key eagle required badges. The workshops, hosted by merit … Continue reading →

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2012 Camp Somers – Friday

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Troop113

We have had a wonderful week at camp. Each scout should be able to relate a specific story about camp and what he learned. Whether it deals with a special project completed, a staff member who went the extra mile … Continue reading →

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2012 Camp Somers – Thursday

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Troop113

We won the cookie bake-off!!!! The judge said he’d like to see the camp trading post carry our trail mix cookies so that he can have them all summer. The recipe is simple:  oatmeal raisin batter with added ingredients such … Continue reading →

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