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December 31, 2011
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Goodbye, Farewell, Amen

I sit here, on my couch, thinking about what 2011 has meant to me. Most years come and go and I struggle to remember what happened other than the occasional big event. 2011 seemed different. I went into this year with the mindset that I was going to take everything I could from the time I had, I was going to do things different, I was going to do things better. Looking back at it, I feel pretty good about what I’ve done.

 

Today completes my first full year as Scoutmaster, a responsibility I have come to love. I have seen the difference I make in the lives of the young men I serve. I have become their friend, trusted advisor, and source of encouragement. People often see my involvement in Scouting as a burden, I can not disagree more. I feel like I have found something in life, outside my family of course, where I can make a difference in this world. The things I have seen in my Scouts makes me so proud and the experiences we have shared makes me smile from ear to ear.

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August 29, 2011
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The Problem With Women in the BSA

The Scouting movement has been alive and well for over 100 years now. Since the beginning of the movement the BSA has had the premier focus on educating young men to make moral and ethical decisions throughout their lives. For over 100 years adult men have lead Troops of Scouts into the outdoors in the search for adventure and to train the leaders of future generations. A proven history of success with over 2 million young men being awarded their Eagle rank.

 

Not until after the introduction of Cub Scouts in 1930 were women allowed to participate as adult volunteers in the BSA. Continue Reading →

August 18, 2011
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When You’re Just A Parent

This week has been very different and difficult for me, Scouting wise. I attended a Popcorn and Membership kickoff, talked with some great Scouter friends of mine, and even had the pleasure to sit in on an Eagle Board of Review. Ya, I know, that doesn’t sound like anything to write home about, and you’re right. That’s not what turned my Scouting world upside down this week.

This last Sunday my wife and I drove our son to Camp Cowles for him to spend a week participating in this year’s NYLT Continue Reading →

August 12, 2011
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Three Years Later

Three years ago today a group of parents met to talk about the future. The future was uncertain, but we all agreed to go into it together. The stakes were high, the future of our children and Scouting in our area rested on our shoulders.
I stand here today, proud to say we all made the right decision. That decision we made three years ago was to start Troop 141. We stood on the steps of Southside Elementary and agreed that we needed to step up and provide a Boy Scout program in our area of the District. As Colin pointed out at our Court of Honor, a lot of things have changed over the last three years, but we are now a strong, sustainable Troop. We have a future and we now also have a past.
I wanted to say thank you to everyone that has been here from the beginning. We have only a few founding members left, but we’ve stuck to our goals and we now have the best Troop in the entire District. I thank you all for your hard work and dedication. You all have enriched my life so much. I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have this to share with you all.
So, here’s to us. All of us. Past, present, and future. Thank you for the memories we’ve shared and the dreams you inspire.
YIS
Scoutmaster Phil