This year we have welcomed 31 new scouts across both troops. We now have a large number of scouts. All of you are leaders regardless of rank.
All of you serve as roll models and leaders to people outside this Troop. You also serve as a role models to Cub Scouts and younger siblings.
If you have earned the Scout Rank please take one step forward. You can help new scouts get orientated at a meeting. You can show them where the bathroom is. Make them feel welcome and let them know you are glad they are here.
If you have earned Tenderfoot please take one step forward. You have been camping with the troop. You can assist new scouts with what they need to do when they first get to the campsite. You can lend a hand if they get stuck putting up a tent.
If you have earned Second Class please take one step forward. You can assist if there is a first aid need that comes up. You have the ability and skills to demonstrate your knowledge.
If you have earned First Class please take one step forward. You are considered an older scout. You have the ability to sign off on requirements for scouts. You help scouts learn those basic Scout skills.
If you you have earned the rank of Star please take one step forward. You are honing your leadership skills. You may be serving in an elected leadership position. You are actively involved in teaching scouts skills and setting the example of what leadership looks like.
If you have earned the rank of Life please take one step forward. You have successfully served in a leadership role in the Troop for 6 months. You are continuing to serve as a leader in the Troop. You are a scout who younger scouts look up to.
If you have earned the rank of Eagle please take one step forward. You have lead your peers and adults through a service project. You have demonstrated you leadership ability. You are able to act as a peer mentor to the other Scouts in the troop.
Look at the scouts that lay before you and after you. You all are the troop. You are responsible and accountable to each other. Scouts who are father along on their journey you have the responsibility to help the scouts behind you. For those of you just starting on your journey, you have the responsibility to be your best advocate. Ask questions when you need help. Learn to lean on the resources and the people around you. Leadership can come from anywhere.
A scout is Helpful.