Court of Honor

The final step in the process is presenting the Scout with his award(s).  In Troop 267, this is done twice a year at an event known as a "Court of Honor." Sometimes, a Scout will be given his new patch of rank or office in advance of the Court of Honor, so he can display his achievements on his uniform.  But he will always be recognized at the Court of Honor for all his accomplishments, even if he already has the award in hand.  Courts of Honor are wonderful events where the entire family comes to honor their Scout... and the other Scouts in the troop.  Even if your Scout is not scheduled to receive recognition, it is important for ALL families to attend, as a show of support for the program.

54th Court of Honor

June 6, 2023

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SCOUTMASTER'S MINUTE 

by Jay Dubowsky

What is Scouting?

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Scouting creates character development and values-based leadership training, which help young people be “Prepared. For Life.”

Scouting was founded by Lord Baden-Powell in 1910. Scouting has adapted over the years, but the fundamentals have not changed. Scouts basic structure, the Patrol, is essential to Scouting.

“The patrol system is not one method in which Scouting can be carried on. It is the only method.”

—Lord Baden-Powell, Scouting’s founder

Unlike a sports team, a Scout patrol carries out a wide range of tasks that require pooling resources and working together to function successfully in all kinds of circumstances. 

For most young people, being in a Scout patrol will be the first time they have to rely upon themselves and other young people to complete a task outside of school.

Because of its size, the Patrol gives every member an opportunity to participate, and this in itself results in some positive outcomes. Making a contribution to the patrol’s success provides a welcome sense of belonging, of being appreciated, and a feeling of competency resulting in self esteem.

Tonight, we have the opportunity to recognize our Scout’s learning through MeritBbadges and rank advancement.

It is important to note, as with any educational opportunity, a rank or award is not the end of the learning process. Scouting skills—what a young person learns to do—are important, but not as important as the primary goal of personal growth achieved through participating in a unit/patrol program.