Scoutmaster Minute Archives - https://t44.my-scouts.org/blog/category/scoutmaster/scoutmaster-minute/ Preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:51:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/t44.my-scouts.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/cropped-44-logo-blk-200x200-1.png?resize=32%2C32&ssl=1 Scoutmaster Minute Archives - https://t44.my-scouts.org/blog/category/scoutmaster/scoutmaster-minute/ 32 32 223587832 Scoutmaster Minute – Santa was a Scout https://t44.my-scouts.org/blog/2024/12/16/scoutmaster-minute-santa-was-a-scout/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=scoutmaster-minute-santa-was-a-scout Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:42:15 +0000 https://t44.my-scouts.org/?p=15825 With Christmas upon us, I thought tonight I would try to answer an age-old question regarding Santa Claus: Is it […]

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]]> With Christmas upon us, I thought tonight I would try to answer an age-old question regarding Santa Claus: Is it possible that Santa Claus was a Boy Scout?

Let’s take a look at how the jolly old elf stacks up against the Scout Law.

Trustworthy – You certainly can trust that Santa will show up every year, just like he promises.
Loyal – He’s very dedicated to his craft and his mission. Imagine the disappointment if he wasn’t loyal to his work.
Helpful – Saves many Dads from last-minute shopping. Dads are notorious for leaving things to the last minute, just ask a mom.
Friendly – How many adults would let all those kids sit on their lap and listen to what they want?
Courteous – He always says is appreciative for the milk and cookies he gets each year.
Kind – Delivering gifts to children is a great act of kindness. Except for the drum sets. That’s not too kind.
Obedient – I emailed Mrs. Claus on this one. She said he washed his hands after working in the shop and eats his vegetables.
Cheerful – Ho, Ho, Ho. Need I say more?
Thrifty – He makes his own toys and delivers them himself.
Brave – Would you get in a flying magic sleigh pulled by reindeer?
Clean – Not sure how he does it, but that red suit looks great even after all the chimney’s he’s gone down.
Reverent – Does his thing on a very special night, and represents the spirit of the day.

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]]> 15825 Scoutmaster Minute – Two Little Words https://t44.my-scouts.org/blog/2024/11/25/scoutmaster-minute-two-little-words/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=scoutmaster-minute-two-little-words Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:51:53 +0000 https://t44.my-scouts.org/?p=10071 Scouts, here’s a little quiz for you: What’s the most welcome two-word sentence in the English language?Some of you might […]

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]]> Scouts, here’s a little quiz for you: What’s the most welcome two-word sentence in the English language?
Some of you might say, it’s “We won!” Others would vote for, “Here’s money!” But I think the most welcome two word sentence is “Thank you. ” It isn’t used as often as it should be. How often do you use it? And how often do you say thank you to the persons who are closest to you, your mother and father? How often do you say it to your friends or even strangers when they do something for you? It’s so easy to forget, especially if the Good Turn is done by somebody in your family. Too often we take for granted the many things our parents and other family members do for us. Next week we’re going to have a family night for members of our families. Here’s a challenge for you. Between now and then, see if you can find some reason to say thank you every day to some member of your family. You may be surprised how they will react. A simple thank you costs nothing, but it means so much to those who matter most to you. And remember, manners maketh man and can be the difference between you being just another Scout and one who earns himself respect from those around him.

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