Citizenship & Patriotism
What it means to be a good citizen, the Scout's duty to country, and Scouting's relationship with civic life.
Scouts and Politics
The following statement comes from a Council website.
Scouts , Citizenship and Politics
Scouts are expected to engage actively in all aspects of good citizenship.
A ShelterBox Story
EDITOR”S NOTE: Doug Metz is a reader/listener who’s story about ShelterBox is a great example of Scouters serving the wider community – he’ll be featured on Podcast 87 along with Mark Dyer Shelterbox Scout’s program director.
... A million different centers of energy and daring ...
Independence Day celebrates our collective and individual patriotism, freedom and potential.
Thinking Patriotism
I live in a small town that is fortunate to have a lively schedule of civic events.
The Best Kind of Citizen
“The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing his obligation to God.
Self Evident Truth
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Podcast Clips
Episode 209 — SCOUTMASTERSHIP in 7 MINUTES
The relationship between citizenship and leadership — four components of leadership: self-leadership, cooperative following, assisting leadership, and directive leadership, and how each applies across younger and older Scouts.
Episode 199 — NELSON MANDELA TRIBUTE
Clarke reflects on the passing of Nelson Mandela, his patronage of South African scouting, the South Africa Scout Association's historic 1976 integration, and leadership lessons drawn from Mandela's life and words.
Episode 87 — INTERVIEW
Mark Dwyer (Shelterbox USA scouting program head and response team member) and Doug Matz (Scoutmaster, Troop 83, Kenilworth NJ, and Shelterbox ambassador) discuss Shelterbox's mission, how disaster relief boxes work, and how Scout units can get involved.