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General Information:
Troop
meetings are held on most Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM at
Lakeside United Methodist Church, 2900 Smallwood Drive West, Waldorf, MD
20603. For additional information, please send an email to: Troop1778@gmail.com.
Introduction to Troop
1778:
We're
glad you've decided to visit our Troops' Web site. First-things-first, we
expect boys to have fun being a Boy Scout. While a member of this Troop, they'll
do things that they will remember (and tell their grandkids about) for the rest
of their life. The
emphasis of the Boy Scout program is to promote and encourage boy leadership in
a safe and courteous environment through a vigorous outdoor program. Adult
volunteer leaders are present as advisors and role models to ensure safety and
to keep the program oriented toward Scouting ideals and Troop goals. Boy leaders
run the Troop - not the adults. Studies show that young men learn better by
doing. We allow boys to make "safe" mistakes and encourage them to learn from
them.
In
Scouting, we believe the best way to develop leadership is to let the boys have
as much freedom as possible; applying just enough adult supervision to keep them
safely focused on the task at hand. As long as they are sincerely trying to
accomplish the duties of their positions, they are learning the rudiments of
leadership.
Way
back in November 1998, the boys that founded this troop laid down some rules
that they pledged to follow. These rules are: (1) No bad language; (2) Listen to
our leaders; (3) Only cooks in the kitchen during meal preparation; (4) Stay on
task; (5) No playing in the fire; (6) Raise your hand when you want to talk
during Troop meetings; (7) Respect other people and their property; and (8) No
wasting food on campouts. By joining the Troop, you pledge your honor to follow
these rules too.
The
adult leaders have established a set of goals for the Troop. We pledge to use
positive leadership techniques to:
* Grow Solid Citizens, Responsible Adults, and Good Americans;
* Develop Inherent Leadership Traits and Citizenship;
* Reinforce Individual Beliefs in God, Country, and Self;
* Encourage Selfless Service to the Community;
* Reinforce the Morals and Lessons Learned at Home;
* Develop Understanding and Respect of Other’s Rights;
* Reinforce Self-confidence and Self-esteem;
* Provide an Opportunity to Advance through the Ranks;
* Encourage Parent Participation in Their Son's Personal Growth; and
* Encourage Participation in Activities Despite Family Financial Status.
We are
sponsored by Lakeside United Methodist Church and as such, we are ambassadors
for them. Our behavior must reflect the religious tenants that our sponsor
endorses.
Come
out and join in our fun when you get a chance, and remember you’re never too
old, because adults need a little fun in their life too!
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