Then he went on to write down the announcement about the Jamboree, satisfied and full of confidence that the scouts in this Jamboree belong to those who have not only complete knowledge about Scouting, but those who know how to apply what they have learned from the Movement.
What is Quality Scouting ?
Sir Max, honed by Scouting skills he learned in the '40s, says that in order to attain quality Scouting, Scouts should first internalize the Scout Oath and Law, he he believes that if one were to practice what he is being taught about, he should know by heart every Scout in his manifold activities.
" On my honor, I will do my best..."
This is the first line of the Scout Oath. Once, a Scout recited this vow and raised his hand, he should know that he is giving his promise to carry out.
" A Scout is trustworthy..."
This is the first
point of The Scout Law. A Scout should not only know the proper order of
the 12 points of the Scout Law; he should also know how to apply it.That
according to Sir Max,is quality scouting.
Next ,a
Scout should acquire necessary skills through the rudiments of the
Merit Badge System.
"It could save your life," he says.And it did to him.
"If not for what I have learned from Scouting,I may not be here joining the Jamboree," he says.
His
story:
"It was
the '60s and I was a reporter .Iwas assigned to join a search party
to llok for a plane that crashed in Mindoro.I was with two photographers
when we opted to stay behind after days of braving the jungle because we
could not walk any more."
"Two days and two nights of restless journey took its toll on our energies."
Next in the list, according to him is civic work. A Scout should spend time to community service.
Scouting is giving help when necessary to people
in need. There are many ways by which a Scout could prove his worth as
true member of the Movement. Community related projects such as tree planting,
cleanliness drive and information campaign are few of the many activities
which he could indulge himself in.
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