Boy Scout Troop 474
LOOK AT THE
SCOUT IN THE MIRROR; Are you a leader?
Rank
Advancement
means Leadership Development which
requires the Trust and Respect of
those who depend on you as a leader. Leaders have a Responsibility to those who Depend on you. Those
that depend on leaders include, those that follow (i.e. junior scouts), those
that delegate (i.e. superiors), and last but not least, the leader himself (self
reliance).
Leadership
is a demonstrated step up from mediocre behavior. Leaders have demonstrated
possession of skills and personal values.
Leadership requires living the Scout
Oath and Scout Law through achievement in scouting activities, athletics,
academics, community service, music and the like.
Attaining
Eagle is not the absence of bad, but rather is the achievement of good through
positive actions
ASK
YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING:
1.
Have you been a leader or a liability?
2.
Have you been a self starter or driven by what someone else wants for you?
3.
Have you rank advanced smoothly over time or crammed in order to claim the
title?
4.
Specifically what are your achievements in life?
5.
Specifically what leadership skills have you demonstrated, what is your
leadership style?
6.
Do peers respect you, are subordinates eager to follow
you, and can superiors rely on you?
7.
Do you blame others or do you take responsibility for your own life choices and
behavior?
8.
Do you tend to cheat or tend to see things done correctly regardless of the
risk of failure?
9.
Which is more important to you, personal character or title?
10.
Are you trustworthy and brave?
RECITE
THE SCOUT OATH AND THEN STOP WHEN YOU SAY “OBEY THE SCOUT LAW”. Then ask
yourself; Do I really live by the Oath and LAW?
Celebrate
who you are. Be brave, Make the right choices. Be trustworthy. Gain the respect
of others. You have to give respect to get respect. Go for Eagle
Mr.
Pecoraro SM 1/11/06