This is a topic I have touched on over and over so I am sorry if you have heard it from me before, but it bears repeating. It is tough being a kid. With your main job of being a student paying nothing, Christmas can be stressful as one wonders how he or she is going to buy gifts for parents and siblings. As it is throughout the year, the Holidays are also a great time to give the gift of the Scout Law. For example:
Trustworthiness is imperative when your dad confides in you what gift he got for your mom. Do not tell her even if she offers you another cookie.
Loyalty is priceless when it is your chore to water the Christmas tree daily.
Helpfulness is a precious gift indeed as you lend your hand to your parents as they prepare your home for grandparents, aunts and uncles to visit.
Friendliness with your siblings takes a large bit of stress from family.
Courteousness ensures others know that even though you already have that game or outfit, it is the thought that counts and you appreciate that someone else took time and money to buy you a gift.
Many folks are out-and-about taking donations for needed causes, like the Salvation Army bell ringers. Kindness can be shown by dropping some change in the bucket. If you have nothing in your pocket, extend a smile and a greeting for someone like yourself who is seeking to do a good deed.
Obedience is an invaluable trait when trying to maintain harmony in the family.
Cheerfulness is an essential quality in the season when one is supposed to bring good cheer.
Thriftiness comes in handy, particularly if you are keen to regift.
Sometimes the Holidays gives mom or dad inspiration to try a new dish and Bravery on your part becomes an essential element when putting fork to mouth.
Cleanliness of one's room makes a more compelling case for additional presents.
Last, but certainly not least, no matter your faith, Reverence is the reason for the season.
As is the case year-round, A Scout Is.
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Scoutmaster Minute — December 3, 2024
Growing up I always leaned into leadership positions. I liked to be able to control what was going on and how things would be executed by the group. The older I got the more I realized that leadership is not just about control, or telling people what to do, or automatically being respected because of the position I held.
The older I got, I realized that leadership isn't any of those things. Leadership is being responsible. It's being able to critically observing and providing feedback. Leadership is about humility, accepting feedback and constructive criticism.
Being a leader means pulling your sleeves up and doing the hard work along everyone else. Leadership doesn't exempt you from doing hard work, in fact the opposite is true. It requires you to not only do the hard work along side others but also motivate them. By making those deposits in your role you will be able to ask and make requests of the people around you. You can not only ask people to get tasks completed. Sitting by the sidelines and watching everyone else work will have you lose credibility and trust.
As you all progress in your scouting careers and beyond make sure you are asking for and making adjustments based on feedback. Be the type of leader that is willing to do any task to get get the job done.
A scout is trustworthy.
The older I got, I realized that leadership isn't any of those things. Leadership is being responsible. It's being able to critically observing and providing feedback. Leadership is about humility, accepting feedback and constructive criticism.
Being a leader means pulling your sleeves up and doing the hard work along everyone else. Leadership doesn't exempt you from doing hard work, in fact the opposite is true. It requires you to not only do the hard work along side others but also motivate them. By making those deposits in your role you will be able to ask and make requests of the people around you. You can not only ask people to get tasks completed. Sitting by the sidelines and watching everyone else work will have you lose credibility and trust.
As you all progress in your scouting careers and beyond make sure you are asking for and making adjustments based on feedback. Be the type of leader that is willing to do any task to get get the job done.
A scout is trustworthy.
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