Following Troop policy, if school is cancelled due to weather the Troop meeting is also cancelled so there will not be a Troop meeting tonight.
Also, as a reminder, if you want or need a leadership position or would like to consider changing your leadership position in the Troop please fill out the attached leadership position application and return it to Andrew Carter or myself.
It is very important each Scout in the Troop vote for every Scout they think will promote camping year round. A Scout who goes on most camping trips and attends summer camp is one way to help you make this decision. This is why Mr. Dieter sent out the camping record of all the eligible Scouts who want to be in the Order of the Arrow.
In addition to camping you should vote for a Scout that you think provide cheerful service to others.
If you do not think any Scout in our Troop is worthy for the OA, then do not vote for any. But do not hand in a blank voting sheet. The voting sheet will be the eligible Scouts photos. You will be circling the picture of Scouts you believe meet the OA description.
The OA elections should not be a popularity contest. Simply do not vote for a Scout because he is your friend. He should meet the above description. If a Scout does meet the above description then vote for him. You may vote for more than one Scout, you may vote for all the Scouts being consider if you think they are all worthy. It is your vote. Vote wisely.
More instructions will be giving to you at the Troop meeting.
Purpose of the Order of the Arrow as stated on their website: As Scouting’s National Honor Society, their purpose is to: Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition.
Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp.
Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation.
Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.
We need MAXIMUM participation at this Thursday's Troop meeting for OA Elections. We have three scouts who have met the eligibility requirements of 15 nights camping over the last two years and are at least First Class Rank. It is up to you to elect those scouts you feel best represent the highest ideals of scouting by living the Scout Oath and Law in thier daily lives. OA Members are expected to be leaders, who can be called upon whenever help is needed, and participate in cheerful service.
Adults under 21 and all scouts must have achieved the First Class rank or higher. All members must have experienced at least 15 nights of Boy Scout camping within the past two calendar years, including one, but no more than one, long term camp of 5 or 6 nights. The remaining 9 or 10 nights must consist of overnight, weekend or other short term camping. Cabin camping was not counted.
