Welcome to the Boy Scouts of America!  By becoming a parent of a Boy Scout, you are setting your son out on the grand adventure of Scouting.  This is a tremendously important and rewarding endeavor that you will be able to share with him.

There are three aims to scouting:

1. To build character
2. To foster citizenship
3. To develop fitness

These three aims are the bedrock of the American Scouting movement they represent the long term outcomes we want for every boy.

It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people, and in other ways to prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential.

The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Boy Scout Oath and Law.

On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law
To help other people at all times
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight

A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent

Since 1910, these principles have been taught in an atmosphere of recreation and fun which allows young people to develop self confidence, leadership and moral character.  More and more men, trained as Scouts, are taking their places in today's world as responsible adult leaders.  Men who earned badges as Scouts, sit on the Supreme Court and in the chambers of Congress.  Others hold important offices in our government, business and industry.  Most of the members of congress were Scouts, as well as most of the astronauts who have walked on the moon.

The long list of famous scouts includes:

• President John F. Kennedy - Boy Scout
• President Gerald Ford - Eagle Scout


• J. Willard Marriott, Jr - Eagle Scout


• Sam M. Walton - Eagle Scout


• Neil A. Armstrong - Eagle Scout


• Steven Spielberg - Eagle Scout


• William C. Devries, M.D. - Eagle Scout


• Barber B. Conable, Jr. - Eagle Scout

The Boy Scouts of America is the largest youth oriented organization in the United States.   More than 4 million boys and leaders are currently registered in the Boy Scouts of America.

Unlike Cub Scouting, which many of you are familiar with, Boy Scouting is a youth-led organization.  The boys learn how to organize and lead the Troop.   After training, and with supervision from the adult leaders, the boys run the show.

The boys in the Troop will be working towards their First Class and then Eagle ranks.   As they travel on their trail to Eagle they will not only learn how to lead a team to a goal, but they will actually lead teams of scouts in a number of situations.  Many Eagle Scouts put their accomplishments on their resumés and find they are often considered in obtaining acceptance into college or the work force.

Boy Scouting also provides for growth of moral strength and character, teaches citizenship, and enhances the development of physical, mental and emotional fitness.  This is all done in the spirit of fun and adventure.

Organization

Troop 826 is a participating member of the Tri-Creek District of the Simon Kenton Council, Boy Scouts of America. The Troop's organization consists of a Chartered Organization, a Troop Committee, the Troop, and the Troop's Parents.

Chartered Organization (Sponsor)

Every Troop belongs to an organization. The Chartered Organization for Troop 826 is the Reynoldsburg VFW Post 9473 boys and ensures that there is adequately trained leadership. A Chartered Organization Representative acts a liaison between us and the Reynoldsburg VFW Post 9473.

Troop Committee

The Troop Committee functions as an administration and support organization for the Troop. The Troop Committee takes care of the non-program issues surrounding the Troop. For example: newsletters, Troop funds, fund raising activities, membership drives and Pack coordination, activity permits and coordination, advancement records, procurement and maintenance of Troop equipment.

The Committee usually meets on the first Thursday of each month as needed. These meetings are open and all parents and other interested adults are encouraged to attend. Those interested in attending should contact the Committee Chairman for time and location of the meeting.

Troop Meetings

Troop 826 will hold meetings weekly. Meetings currently are held every Wednesday, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Reynoldsburg VFW Post 9473, on Waggoner Rd. Changes to the meeting schedule will be announced as early as possible to allow for proper planning.