The weekly troop meeting is the glue that holds a Scout troop together. From beginning to end, there is always something happening creating a focus, capturing and maintaining the Scouts' attention, and providing the grounds for rewarding experiences.
The well-known catch phrase, “Scouting is Outing” is as apt today as it was a hundred years ago. Whether hiking in the woods or biking on a trail, fishing at a pond or out on the ocean, backpacking in a national forest or camping in a state park, scouts should experience Scouting’s outdoor adventures and put their skills in action.
The goal of service projects is to raise awareness and show how one person can make a big difference.
Fundraising gives scouts a feeling of ownership and thriftiness because they helped to raise funds for uniforms, camping equipment, and other needs.