Community Boy Leadership: A Manual for Scout Executives

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Pub. under the supervision of the Editorial Board representing the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America, 1922 - 622 pages

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Page 12 - On my honor I will do my best — "'1. To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout law; "'2. To help other people at all times ; "'3. To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Page 475 - America shall have the right to elect annually one of its members as a member of the national council of the Boy Scouts of America, and...
Page 488 - Myer alphabet. 4. Track half a mile in twenty-five minutes ; or, if in town, describe satisfactorily the contents of one store window out of four observed for one minute each. 5. Go a mile in twelve minutes at scout's pace — about fifty steps running and fifty walking, alternately.
Page 463 - And for your country, boy," and the words rattled in his throat, "and for that flag," and he pointed to the ship, "never dream a dream but of serving her as she bids you, though the service carry you through a thousand hells. No matter what happens to you, no matter who flatters you or who abuses you, never look at another flag ; never let a night pass but you pray God to bless that flag. Remember, boy, that behind all these men you have to do with, behind officers, and government, and people even,...
Page 469 - Corporation, which, to the extent provided in said resolution or resolutions or in the bylaws of the Corporation, shall have and may exercise the powers of the board of directors...
Page 470 - A scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties, and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion.
Page 487 - A Scout is thrifty. He does not wantonly destroy property. He works faithfully, wastes nothing, and makes the best use of his opportunities. He saves his money so that he may pay his own way, be generous to those in need, and helpful to worthy objects. He may work for pay but must not receive tips for courtesies or good turns.
Page 312 - FEDERAL COUNCIL OF THE CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN AMERICA The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America is a national federation of 30 church denominations and communions. The following principles, which have come to be known as The Social Creed of the Churches, were adopted by the Federal Council at its meeting in Chicago on December 9, 1912.
Page 474 - Sea. within the jurisdiction of the United States, shall be subject to exploration and mining for gold and other precious metals by citizens of the United States, or persons who have legally declared their intentions to become such, under...
Page 316 - Scouting presents greater opportunities for the development of the boy religiously than do other movements instituted solely for boys. Its aim to develop the boy physically, mentally, and morally is being realized very widely. The movement has been developed on such broad lines as to embrace all classes, all creeds, and at the same time to allow the greatest independence to individual organizations, officers, and boys.

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