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Boy Scout Oath or Promise

On my honor,  I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.

Boy Scout Law

A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent

Boy Scout Motto

Be Prepared!

Boy Scout Slogan

Do a Good Turn Daily!

The Outdoor Code

As an American,
I will do my best to -
Be clean in my outdoor manners
Be careful with fire
Be considerate in the outdoors, and
Be conservation minded.

Troop 159

Upcoming Events


Troop 159


Court Of Honor:  August 15

We will have a Court of Honor August 15 at 6:30 at the Belcher Presbyterian Church.  Awards will be given for merit badge achievements and advancements.  See you there!

September:  Field Trip to National BSA Museum - Ft Worth

In September, we will be taking trip to the National BSA Museum in Fort Worth, TX. 

October:  Campout / Annual Canoe Trip:  Glenwood AR



November:  Camp Turkey at Garland Scout Ranch



December:  Local Campout


Norwela Council


Boy Scouts of America





Scoutmaster Minute


The Wilderness Pledge

    As we spend time outdoors, it's good to remind ourselves that Scouts obey the Wilderness Pledge whenever they are hiking, camping, or on other activities away from the meeting place. You should be familiar with the Wilderness Pledge. It says, "Through good camping and hiking practices, I pledge myself to preserve the beauty and splendor of Americas' wilderness, primitive and backcountry areas. I commit myself to:
  • Set a personal example in following the Outdoor Code.
  • Train those I lead in the skills and attitudes needed to protect and preserve wilderness for future generations.
  • Assure that parties of which I am a part observe the camping and hiking standards that will leave no trace of our passing. " 
    It seems to me that what it boils down to is that in the Wilderness Pledge we commit ourselves as Scouts not only to preserve the environment but to make it better. For example, not only don't we leave litter ourselves, we pick up other peoples litter. And we not only build safe fires, we try to make sure that others do, too. In other words we take responsibility as Scouts to do whatever we can to keep America beautiful.
    That may seem like a tall order. Nobody enjoys picking up other peoples litter. It's a lot easier to just say, "Boy, what a mess!" and pass it by. But that's not the Scouting way.
    On all our hikes and campouts, let's leave the land better than we found it. That's Scouting's way.



Troop Meeting

*  Monday 6:30 PM
*  MB:
*  Board of Reviews

News

*  Garland Summer Camp was a great success. Mr. DeArmond did a great job as Camp Activities Director.

*  GSR Staff from T 159:
    Alex Tibbit
    Kade Stewart
    Caleb Cowan
    Michael Miller
    Jordon DeArmond.

*  Camp Attendees:
    Andrew Tibbit
    Kirk Powell
    Jacob Bond
    Samuel French
    Caleb Martin
    Kash Keith
    Donavan Vaughan

*  Aquatics Camp: 
    Conner Flowers


Announcements

*  Welcome to new members:  Collin and Conner Cowan. 

*  Congratulation to scouts for completion of Merit Badges:

*  Eagle Honor Roll:
    Chris Diamond
    Will Carlisle
    Alex Johnson
    Alex Tibbit
    MichaelMiller
    Kade Stewart

*  Life Scouts:
    Caleb Cowan
    Jordon DeArmond
    Andrew Tibbit
    Jacob Bond