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| Scoutmaster's Minute
by Scoutmaster Fran Gillis
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Wow what an end of the year meeting with some
of the past and present scouts and families of Troop 629. Yes, I was
totally surprised with the event and the notes and album full of fond
memories. A really special time with extra memories documented for years
to come. Many thanks to you all! At picture time, the stage was full of
something marvelous. Day in and day out, the newspapers and TVs blare
the dome and gloom of society. On that stage, I saw the future and its
going to be just great. So many goals and visions being realized with a
positive power that shows we have not lost our way with so many great
young men yet to hit the world stage and forge our future with values,
compassion, sympathy, leadership and enthusiasm. |
You could just feel the energy and great things to come. My small part,
over those years we shared, was to add my two cents in keeping them
focused on their future and their personal potential to unleash in
whatever endeavor they took on as each and every one was special in
their own way. Letting me share their life along those formative years
was rewarding in itself but to see the future beginning to grow is truly
amazing. So many there and yet so many more out there still on their
individual paths. It is just memorable to see and hear about all the
personal accomplishments. If I could have captured that feeling that
night in jar, I would never have anyone not be able to understand the
power of the program in the lives of those who get involved and push to
succeed. Of course, they had many other influences along the way from
parents, family, school, church and other organizations but I do believe
the scouting program was the thread for so many of those years that
brought all those talents out and molded the young men into greater
spheres than otherwise may have been. |
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