Troop 10

Welcome Webelos

November 27^th, 2006

January 29^th, 2007

7:00 pm

Prairie Star Middle School; 142^nd & Mission Road

Leawood, Kansas

Troop 10 takes great pleasure in welcoming visiting Webelos and their parents to Troop 10. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask any of our leaders.

We will be working with the Webelos tonight to help them complete some of the requirements they need for their Arrow of Light Award (see requirements & details below) and presenting an overview of the Troop’s Activities.

Webelos’ parents are invited to meet with our Troop Leaders in a short breakout session to discuss Boy Scouts, Troop 10 and answer any question you may have.

If this night doesn’t fit your schedule, please feel free to have them visit us on any of our Monday night meetings. A complete schedule can be found on our Troop Website: bsatroop10.org

This website has a wealth of information about all areas of Troop 10.

If Troop 10 can help you in any other way, please let us know.

If you plan to join Troop 10 in the Spring, mark your Calendars.

Troop 10 Summer Camp

Bartle Scout Reservation

Dates TBD

Troop 10 Website

bsatroop10.org

Requirements to Become a Boy Scout:

Boys must meet one of these requirements:

1) Webelos Scout that has earned the Arrow of Light

(See Arrow of Light Requirements Below)

or

2) Boys that are 11 years old
or

3) Boys that have completed the 5^th Grade

Note; You may Join Boy Scouts while still Active in Cub Scouts

If you want to start attending Boy Scout Activities

You may do so and continue to attend your Webelos activities

Arrow of Light Requirements:

1) Be active in your Webelos den for at least six months since completing the fourth grade

(or be 10½ years old), and earn the Webelos badge.

2) Show your knowledge of the requirements to become a Boy Scout by doing all of these:

· Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the Scout Oath or Promise and the 12 points of the Scout Law. Tell how you have practiced them in your everyday life.

· Give and explain the Scout motto, slogan, sign, salute, and handshake.

· Understand the significance of the Scout badge. Describe its parts and tell what each stands for.

· Tell how a Boy Scout uniform is different from a Webelos Scout uniform.

· Tie the joining knot (square knot)

3) Earn five more activity badges in addition to the three you already earned for the Webelos badge. These badges must include:

· Fitness (already earned for the Webelos badge)

· Citizen (already earned for the Webelos badge)

· Readyman

· Outdoorsman

· At least one from the Mental Skills Group

· At least one from the Technology Group

· Two more of your choice
See page 74 for the activity badge groups.

4) With your Webelos den, visit at least

· one Boy Scout troop meeting, and

· one Boy Scout-oriented outdoor activity.

(If you have already done this when you earned your Outdoorsman activity badge, you may not use it to fulfill requirements for your Arrow of Light Award requirements.)

5) Participate in a Webelos overnight campout or day hike.

(If you have already done this when you earned your Outdoorsman activity badge, you may not use it to fulfill requirements for your Arrow of Light Award requirements.)

6) After you have completed all five of the above requirements, and after a talk with your Webelos den leader, arrange to visit, with your parent or guardian, a meeting of a Boy Scout troop you think you might like to join. Have a conference with the Scoutmaster.

7) Complete the Honesty Character Connection.

a. Know: Say the Cub Scout Promise to your family. Discuss these questions with them. What is a promise? What does it mean to keep your word? What does it mean to be trustworthy? What does honesty mean?

b. Commit: Discuss these questions with your family. Why is a promise important? Why is it important for people to trust you when you give your word? When might it be difficult to be truthful? List examples.

c. Practice: Discuss with a family member why it is important to be trustworthy and honest. How can you do your best to be honest even when it is difficult?

Boy Scout Oath or Promise

On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.

Note that the Boy Scout Oath has traditionally been considered to have three promises. Those three promises are delineated by the semicolons in the Oath, which divide it into three clauses. The three promises of the Scout Oath are, therefore:

Duty to God and country,
Duty to other people, and
Duty to self

DUTY TO GOD AND COUNTRY: Your FAMILY and religious leaders teach you to know and serve God. By following these teachings, you do your duty to God.

Men and women of the past worked to make America great, and many gave their lives for their country. By being a good family member and a good citizen, by working for your country's good and obeying its laws, you do your duty to your country. Obeying the Scout Law means living by its 12 points.

DUTY TO OTHER PEOPLE: Many people need help. A cheery smile and a helping hand make life easier for others. By doing a Good Turn daily and helping when you're needed, you prove yourself a Scout and do your part to make this a better world.

DUTY TO SELF: Keeping yourself physically strong means taking care of your body. Eat the right foods and build your strength. Staying mentally awake means learn all you can, be curious, and ask questions. Being morally straight means to live your life with honesty, to be clean in your speech and actions, and to be a person of strong character.

Boy Scout Motto

Be Prepared!

The Scout motto is "Be Prepared." Someone once asked Robert Baden Powell, the founder of Scouting, "Be prepared for what?" Baden-Powell replied, "Why, for any old thing." That's the idea. The Scout motto means you are always ready to do your duty and to face danger, if necessary, to help others.

Boy Scout Slogan

Do a Good Turn Daily!

The Scout slogan is "Do a Good Turn Daily." This doesn't mean you're supposed to do one Good Turn during the day and then stop. It means you do at least one Good Turn a day. It means looking for chances to help and then helping quietly, without boasting about it. Always remember that a Good Turn is an extra act of kindness-something you go out of your way to do.

The Scout Law

The Meaning of the Scout Law

The Scout Law has 12 points. Each is a goal for every Scout. He does his best to live up to the Law. It is not always easy to do, but a Scout always tries.

A Scout is TRUSTWORTHY.
A Scout tells the truth and keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him.
A Scout is LOYAL.
A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, nation, and the community of the world.
A Scout is HELPFUL.
A Scout is concerned about other people. He willingly helps others without pay or other reward.
A Scout is FRIENDLY.
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts and all the people of the world. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs different from his own.
A Scout is COURTEOUS.
A Scout is polite to everyone. He knows that good manners make it easier for people to get along together.
A Scout is KIND.
A Scout understands that there is strength in being gentle. He treats others, as he wants to be treated. He is never cruel to living things.
A Scout is OBEDIENT.
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks some rules and laws are unfair, he tries to change them in an orderly manner, rather than disobeying them.
A Scout is CHEERFUL.
A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
A Scout is 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.
A Scout is 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.
A Scout is CLEAN.
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He admires those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.
A Scout is REVERENT.
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

Boy Scout Sign Boy Scout Salute Boy Scout Handshake

To give the Scout handclasp, use your left hand instead of the right.

The Scout handclasp is a token of friendship. That's why you use your left hand; it's the one nearest your heart.

Boy Scout Badge

Shaped like the north point on an old compass

Resembles an arrowhead or “trefoil” – flower with 3 leaves

Also known by French name: fleur-de-lis (lily or iris flower)

3 points stand for 3 points of the Scout Oath

Shape: Scout can point the right way in life as truly as does a

compass

Eagle & Shield:

Stand for freedom & Scout’s readiness to defend freedom

2 Stars: Symbolize “truth” and “knowledge”

Scroll: Bears the Scout Motto, turned up as a reminder that a

Scout smiles as he does his duty.

Knot: Represents the Scout slogan; “Do a good turn daily”.

Square Knot (joining knot)

Right over left – left over right

Welcome Webelos

Troop 10 Website

Requirements to Become a Boy Scout:

Boys must meet one of these requirements:

1) Webelos Scout that has earned the Arrow of Light

(See Arrow of Light Requirements Below)

or

2) Boys that are 11 years old or

3) Boys that have completed the 5th Grade

Note; You may Join Boy Scouts while still Active in Cub Scouts

If you want to start attending Boy Scout Activities

You may do so and continue to attend your Webelos activities

Arrow of Light Requirements:

1) Be active in your Webelos den for at least six months since completing the fourth grade

(or be 10½ years old), and earn the Webelos badge.

2) Show your knowledge of the requirements to become a Boy Scout by doing all of these:

· Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the Scout Oath or Promise and the 12 points of the Scout Law. Tell how you have practiced them in your everyday life.

· Give and explain the Scout motto, slogan, sign, salute, and handshake.

· Understand the significance of the Scout badge. Describe its parts and tell what each stands for.

· Tell how a Boy Scout uniform is different from a Webelos Scout uniform.

· Tie the joining knot (square knot)

3) Earn five more activity badges in addition to the three you already earned for the Webelos badge. These badges must include:

· Fitness (already earned for the Webelos badge)

· Citizen (already earned for the Webelos badge)

· Readyman

· Outdoorsman

· At least one from the Mental Skills Group

· At least one from the Technology Group

· Two more of your choice See page 74 for the activity badge groups.

4) With your Webelos den, visit at least

· one Boy Scout troop meeting, and

· one Boy Scout-oriented outdoor activity.

(If you have already done this when you earned your Outdoorsman activity badge, you may not use it to fulfill requirements for your Arrow of Light Award requirements.)

5) Participate in a Webelos overnight campout or day hike.

(If you have already done this when you earned your Outdoorsman activity badge, you may not use it to fulfill requirements for your Arrow of Light Award requirements.)

6) After you have completed all five of the above requirements, and after a talk with your Webelos den leader, arrange to visit, with your parent or guardian, a meeting of a Boy Scout troop you think you might like to join. Have a conference with the Scoutmaster.

Boy Scout Oath or Promise

Boy Scout Motto

Boy Scout Slogan

Boy Scout Sign Boy Scout Salute Boy Scout Handshake

Boy Scout Badge

Square Knot (joining knot)

Scout Uniform

Differences from Webelos uniform & Boy Scout uniform

2) Boys that are 11 years old
or

3) Boys that have completed the 5^th Grade

· Two more of your choice
See page 74 for the activity badge groups.