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Belleayre Ski Trip February 27, 2009

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Finally! Some pictures from our intrepid scout troop and their weekend misadventures! This year, the scouts opted to go to Belleayre and spend the entire weekend out skiing. Today we have a few pictures from the all you can eat dinner weekend – whoops, I meant the annual ski outing. The scouts didn’t go hungry, given that every parent contributed some dinner dish (thanks to all who contributed). While the snowboards we reserved were mysteriously missing upon arrival, the scouts made the best of the situation, picked up a set of skis and had a great time.

additional pictures can be viewed here.

Troop 565 Scouts Honored by Suffolk County Police February 23, 2009

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This week, the Suffolk County Police visited troop 565 to honor three of our scouts – EvanP, PeterT and JamesG – for coming to the aid of a police officer in need. During our winter fundraiser event, several scouts braved the cold weather and were selling wreaths at the Paradise diner in Hauppauge. A little past noon, one of the cooks fell ill and the police were called to the scene. The officer was the first on the site, and needed assistance to help the cook. The scouts helped the officer until the EMT’s arrived and took over.

Troop 565 is proud of our scouts quick thinking and willingness to help out an officer in need without hestitation.

A Scout is Reverent February 22, 2009

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Today is Scout Sunday – a day to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. Today is also one of those days that is in line with being reverent.

The 12th point of the Scout law reads… A Scout Is Reverent

But what does that mean – to be reverent?

By definition, it means “feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful”

So being reverent isn’t specific to a particular religion – it means to be respectful. Treat others how you would want to be treated, say kind things, not hurtful…you know what I am getting at.

See, respect is a powerful thing. Respect is the objective, unbiased consideration and regard for the rights, values, beliefs and property of all people. It is the virtue of honoring somebody like your elders, your teachers, your peers, and maybe a scoutmaster or two.

Respect for OURSELVES guides our morals; respect for OTHERS guides our manners.

Respect is definitely a part of scouting. An example: This Christmas season, our scouts were selling wreaths near a local diner. A Suffolk County policeman suddenly appeared, motioned to one of our scouts, and then rushed into the diner with three scouts towing medical equipment. The cook had a stroke, and the scouts helped the officer contain the situation until the EMTs arrived. This policeman had respect for our scouts, and the scouts in return rose to the occaision and helped a person in need. I’m happy to announce that the Suffolk county police will be honoring these three scouts – jamesG, peterT & evanP – with a visit tomorrow to recognize their actions. Respect goes both ways.

So, on this scout Sunday, I would like to say how proud we are of our scouts in attendance, and the adult leaders & parents who support our scouts efforts.

Court of Honor February 3, 2009

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At our latest Court of Honor, in addition to several scouts receiving patches and advancements, three of our adult leaders were awarded their Wood Badge beads. The Wood Badge is a Scouting leadership program for adult leaders in the programs of Scout associations around the world. Wood Badge courses aim to make Scouters better leaders by teaching advanced leadership skills, and by creating a bond and commitment to the Scout movement. On completion of the course, participants are awarded the Wood Badge beads to recognize significant achievement in leadership and direct service to young people. Additional pictures are available for your viewing pleasure. Congrats to all Court of Honor awardees!