Recruiting new scouts is perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of any troop or pack. Growth can only come through increasing membership. Without growth, a troop or pack is fated to fade into the annals of history for scouting and the community served. This is especially apparent at the troop level as older scouts "age" out and begin to pursue other directions. Cub scouting sees decreasing numbers when Arrow of Light scouts crossover to a troop and when programming does not engage young cub scouts. Recruiting new scouts begins with the Pack as young people are introduced to the values of ..read more

Every American, young and old, should read or listen to the Declaration of Independence at least once a year. The Declaration of Independence sets forth the rationale for the decision by the original thirteen colonies to leave British rule and declare independence. Thus, in July 1776, the United States of America was born as an independent nation where individuals could prosper amid the unalienable rights of "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" granted by the Creator. A reading of the Declaration of Independence is a great first episode because it is important for every scout and scou ..read more

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Recruiting new scouts is perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of any troop or pack. Growth can only come through increasing membership. Without growth, a troop or pack is fated to fade into the annals of history for scouting and the community served. This is especially apparent at the troop level as older scouts "age" out and begin to pursue other directions. Cub scouting sees decreasing numbers when Arrow of Light scouts crossover to a troop and when programming does not engage young cub scouts. Recruiting new scouts begins with the Pack as young people are introduced to the values of ..read more

Every American, young and old, should read or listen to the Declaration of Independence at least once a year. The Declaration of Independence sets forth the rationale for the decision by the original thirteen colonies to leave British rule and declare independence. Thus, in July 1776, the United States of America was born as an independent nation where individuals could prosper amid the unalienable rights of "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" granted by the Creator. A reading of the Declaration of Independence is a great first episode because it is important for every scout and scou ..read more

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