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Are
you a new First Class Scout?
If so, then your best years of Scouting are now in
front of you! You studied hard while learning a lot about
what it takes to be a Scout and you may be asking yourself, "What's
next?" This is a good (and fair) question! First,
you might want to visit the Troops Web Pages more often. You
will find the latest information about Merit Badges and Eagle Projects
here. Second, you probably ought to check out the "First to
Life" Web Page. Most importantly, have FUN!
And, if things start to get boring or "old hat" - THEN CHANGE
IT! This is a boy run/led organization - DO
YOUR PART TO MAKE IT SO!
Here are a few things to consider now that you are
a First Class Scout:
- You Need to Have a Leadership Position:
Some examples include being a Patrol Leader or Quartermasters
Assistant. Also, being a Den Chief for a Cub Scout Den is a
good idea (maybe your old Pack?). There is Leadership
Training and Den Chief Training available in the Fall. Watch
the Web Pages for more information.
- You need to be working on Merit
Badges: There are a total of 21 Merit
Badges required for Eagle and 11 of those are "Eagle
Required". Here is a list of those Merit Badges:
First Aid; Citizenship in the Community; Citizenship in the Nation;
Citizenship in the World; Communications; Personal Fitness; Emergency
Preparedness OR Lifesaving; Environmental Science; Personal Management;
Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling; Camping; and Family Life. Most
Eagle Required Merit Badges are available through Summer or Winter
Camp; Advancement Day; Merit Badge College; or through the Troops own
"Merit Badge of the Month" Program. Relax and don't worry
about all these Merit Badges. You will have plenty of time
and opportunity to earn each one. Some, like Personal
Management and Family Life, are usually more meaningful when earned as
a 14, 15 or even a 16 year old. You will receive counseling
along the way to help you determine the best time to work on these
badges.
- Meet with your First to Life Counselor:
In August, you will be assigned to a Counselor. This
experienced Adult Scouter will help guide you along your Trail to
Eagle. Your Counselor will provide your Scoutmaster
Conference prior to your taking your Star Board. Your
Counselor will meet with you in a planned meeting once every two or
three months or whenever you schedule some time to discuss your
progress.
- Show Scout Spirit: The
best way to show the rest of the Troop Scout Spirit is to attend as
many Troop functions as possible. Monday Meetings are
mandatory (especially if you are a Patrol Leader or Quartermasters
Assistant). Most campouts should be a priority.
Remember, you are the experienced Scout now, and the newer Scouts will
be looking up to you for guidance.
The goal of Troop 486's Adult Leadership is to do
everything possible to assure YOUR
continued success in Scouting. However, we cannot do the work
for you. Earning Eagle IS
a tough and rough road, however, it is NOT
impossible (as Troop
486's Eagle Scouts will tell you!).
Hard work is what it takes - and you've proven already that you can do
that by earning your First Class! Now: It's Onward
and Upward!
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