Troop 13

Each rank in Scouting carries a requirement that the Scout "demonstrate Scout Spirit in his everyday life." Scout Spirit may seem like a vague requirement to some, but it means that the Scout has shown by his conduct that he has taken to heart the principles of the Scout Oath and Law. This requirement may also seem subjective and inconsistent. In order to address this, the Scoutmaster is the only Troop leader who can approve Scout Spirit.

 

In addition to active participation in Troop activities, each Scout will demonstrate Scout Spirit by completing a task that is appropriate to each rank. Some examples are shown below:

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Tenderfoot:

• Describe what Scouting means to me

• Tell why I joined the Scout Troop

• Tell what I enjoyed most about Cub Scouts

 

Second Class:

• Tell how Scouting helps me in my home and family

• Story about a famous Scout and how he showed Scout Spirit

• Presentation about Scouting in other countries

• Teach the Scout Oath and Law to a younger Scout

 

First Class:

• Story of Mr. Boyce skit

• Photo presentation or personal examples of Scouting Spirit

• At a campout, teach a Scout skill (knots, firebuilding, cooking) to a younger Scout

 

Star:

• Recruit an adult guest speaker to talk to the Troop on how Scouting helped that person

• Interview an Eagle Scout and bring that person to a Troop meeting for a presentation

• Participate in an Eagle Scout Project and make a presentation about your experience

• On a campout, lead a discussion among younger Scouts on the meaning of Scout Spirit

 

Life:

• Research and write a paper relevant to Scouting and present it to the Troop on Scout Spirit in action

• Write a significant article regarding Scout Spirit in action for the local paper and submit it for publication on how Scouting benefits our community. Read your article to the Troop

• At a meeting, serve as a Troop ambassador for visitors, introducing families to various Scoutmasters and holding a question and answer session in the garage with the Scoutmaster assisting

• At a Scout meeting, be responsible for planning and executing a teaching program. The plan must be approved by the Scoutmaster and must include Scouting skills such as first aid, cooking, orienteering and other skills. The program must last for one hour.

 

Eagle: (must complete two after completing all other requirements for Eagle Scout)

• Participate in a Cub Scout Training Event, leading a station and training young Cub Scouts

• Give a presentation of the Eagle Scout Project you completed, detailing your experience with visual aids. (30 minute presentation)

• Participate in a Eagle Court of Honor, working with the Troop in the planning and serving in the reception following the Court of Honor

• Either as the SPL, an ASPL or a Staff Scout, participate in the planning, leading and execution of one full Troop meeting. This must be coordinated with the Leadership ASM and the current SPL.

 

Scout Spirit is treated as a specific rank requirement and must be completed before, not during, the Scoutmaster Conference.