Scouts, Scouters and Parents:
I hope all are well and maintaining sanity as we weather through 'Stay at Home'. Parents: remember, your Scouts have skills that can be used in and around the house. Scouts: anything that can be made in a Dutch oven can also be made in your home oven. Look for opportunities to help your family prepare one or more meals. This has the added benefit of allowing you to hone your skills in this period where we are not camping.
Scoutmaster Minute:
I hope all are well and maintaining sanity as we weather through 'Stay at Home'. Parents: remember, your Scouts have skills that can be used in and around the house. Scouts: anything that can be made in a Dutch oven can also be made in your home oven. Look for opportunities to help your family prepare one or more meals. This has the added benefit of allowing you to hone your skills in this period where we are not camping.
Scoutmaster Minute:
In this time of social distancing there are signs that could lead to us perceiving that we are also in a period of unfriendliness. When out running necessary errands, you may find that others move far out of the way and turn their backs towards you, as they are taking measures they see fit to reduce their risks of contracting the COVID-19 virus. I find, and your parents may agree, that drivers are proving to me more aggressive on the road. You may notice that people's faces exhibit signs of weariness, rightly so as this pandemic has denied us many of the pleasures that we associate with coming out of winter and into springtime. With that said, for just a small investment of effort you can have a positive impact on the outlook of others with offering a simple smile and a friendly greeting. Wave to your neighbors and wish them good day. Tell the cashier and the drive-thru clerk that you appreciate them working and providing service to the community. If you know someone in the medical field, find a way to express that you are thankful for what he/she does for the benefit of our Nation's citizens and ultimately the safety of all of mankind. Be thankful that we have farmers, ranchers, paper mill workers and truck drivers that keep us supplied with the necessities of modern life. In this time where we take prudent pause in normal activities to ensure the safety of others, do not let the weight of our collective sacrifice result in the loss of your humanity. Be a catalyst for a positive community outlook – we will get through this together. A Scout is Cheerful.
Yours in Scouting Service,
Doug Henry
Scoutmaster, Troop 1396