Greetings from Colorado!
Cub Scout and Boy Scout. As with Mad Jack, girls, cars and "other" things lured me away...
Several years ago I went to a Cub Scout Meeting with my grandson after he complained about the leader. We never went back. I found another local Cub Scout pack where he was welcomed with open arms. Being his adult partner, I stayed with him through Tigers.
From there, it was on to Wolves, Bears and now Webelos with yours truly serving as Den Leader at each level. I currently have 18 boys in my den.
It's all about giving back. Giving our kids a chance at a better future. I feel that we have an obligation to teach these young folks moral and social values. Unfortunately, life moves at such a rapid pace, that the parents and the schools cannot keep up.
For all you that volunteer your time, hurrah!
I recently had a "Follow me boys!" experience. I had a sullen young gentleman join our pack. He would not participate, communicate or become involved. Talking with the boys as a group, I found out that his family is having a very rough time. Finding out that the family could not afford a uniform, book, etc., the pack quietly outfitted him. You should have seen the look on his face at the next meeting. It melted my heart. He has started to come out of his shell and actively involves himself...
Follow Me Boys!
George T.