Monthly Archives: March 2014

Personal Management MB+

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Troop113

When I took Personal Management merit badge, I wish they had spent more time in the book promoting the value of planning for retirement from your first paycheck. Now, don’t get me wrong, there’s lots of great information to learn … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Leader?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Troop113

Repost from http://mensteppingupblog.com/2014/03/18/what-makes-a-leader/ Check out this video and remember there are a lot of young men who don’t have exposure to leadership development thru Scouting or other programs. Donovan Campbell, author of The Leader’s Code, offers the following quote from Characteristics … Continue reading →

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Soccer player admits he wasn’t fouled, rejects penalty kick

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Troop113

A scout is trustworthy, courteous, obedient, cheerful, brave, and clean. Examples of good sportsmanship need to be celebrated and this soccer player could have been boo-ed by his supporters or disciplined by a coach who cared more about winning than … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready for Natural Disasters?

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Troop113

The 1911 BSA Handbook states …The motto, “Be Prepared,” means that the scout is always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do his duty. To be prepared in mind, by having disciplined himself to be obedient, … Continue reading →

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Boy Scouts’ Compromise Happened Long Ago

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Troop113

Boy Scouts’ Compromise Happened Long Ago. (LINK) Repost of an article (from a year ago) by another thoughtful blogger that was pivotal in changing the way I looked at BSA.  It’s not about membership issues for me — now or … Continue reading →

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