10 Things Scouts Want from Scouters

[CraigHall]

After recently returning from a spectacular Philmont trek (808-A1), I've taken some time to look back. I have come across something that I didn't write down at the time I heard it, and of course ... At the Crew Advisors' meeting on Aug 8, a national Scouter (I believe his name was Gene) talked for a bit, and mentioned the above '10 Things' list (from a survey that had been conducted?). I was intrigued by the list, never having heard of it before in my many years of Scouting, and thought it would be worthwhile to share with the other Scouters in my troop. So, 1) were you at the same (or another) Advisors' meeting such that you could tell me what the 10 things are, 2) have you heard of this list in another forum before such that you could send me a URL, or 3) can you suggest a resource where I might find this list? Thanks for your help.

[OldGreyEagle]

I have seen this before, is this what you mean ?

 

The 10 Needs of a Scout

 

1. To climb a mountain and look afar.

2. To sit around an embered campfire with good friends.

3. To test his strength and skill on his own.

4. To be alone with his own thoughts and with his God.

5. To be ready to reach out and find the hand of an understanding adult ready and willing to help.

6. To have a code to live by.....Easily understood and fair.

7. To have a chance to play hard just for the fun of it....And to work hard for the thrill of it.

8. To have a chance to fail....And know why.

9. To have and to be a good friend and have a chance to prove both.

10. To have a hero....And a vision to measure him by.

 

 

 

[eagle90]

Thanks OGE -

 

You just gave me the SM minute for our first troop meeting next week!!

 

DALE

[Bob White]

Seems like a better SM minute for a Roundtable, no?

 

The Scouts already know what they want from us, its the leaders who need to understand it.

[Eamonn]

I had never seen this before.

I had just read the thread about the right or wrong age for a Scout to make Eagle Scout.

This is far more important.

Thanks OGE.

Who ever said about words having power? This hits the nail on the head.

Can't help thinking that there is a lot of stuff here that could help someone trying to write a ticket. Some great goals.

Eamonn

[9muckraker7]

Great post OGE. This is truly what scouting is all about.

 

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Well said, Bob.

[ManyIrons]

Thanks OGE, BTW where did you get this -- i.e., who can this be attributed to?

 

Bob White, makes a good point. The list as written is directed toward Scouters (especially #5), but all is not lost eagle90. You could change it slightly to make it a pledge to your Scouts to provide them with the opportunity to Climb mountains . . , Sit around campfires . . . , etc. Granted it doesn't meet the true definition of a Scoutmaster Minute, but it can still be a very powerful message to your Scouts.

[OldGreyEagle]

I picked it up a few years ago, I collect and write ceremonies. This can also be found at

 

http://www.ediconsulting.com/Troop287/t287chicken/FTMar04.pdf

[ManyIrons]

Thanks OGE,

 

I too collect items to put in my "Scouting Brain Book" for future reference. I appreciate the addition.