50+ thread

I’ve been out of the program for 10-12 years now but I think it’s still 5%, maybe a little higher, that make Eagle. The same distraction still apply to not getting it. As far as citizenship and government, in my area most of the adult leadership is current or retired military, LE/FD so I can’t see it going away too much.

 

I've been out of scouting for 50 years and my troop is still around and believe it or not still has the same Scoutmaster. He was young when I was in the troop but still has to be probably 75.

He's been Scoutmaster for probably 55 years. Never married, met Presidents, guided 100's of kids to their Eagle. Pretty amazing man.

 

Nice pic Weesa! Glad those A-10s were able to save you.

 

that is awesome. What a great - and rare - touch to history he is bringing to the kids! I hope they appreciate what he represents and brings to the table

 

I found a news report and story about his 50th anniversary.

https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-new...tes-bill-shaffer-their-scoutmaster-since-1969

 

Yeah Andy. I don't have many of myself, but this one from 6 years ago would be more accurate than the one on there now from 50+ years ago

 

here is one of me for the front page...



I am the one with the DRI shirt on

 

I understood it well. These kids working in the field camping, hiking, swimming and the like were taught leadership, friendship and skills every young man should have to grow and become a man. I would think that every boy that spent any real time in the scouts became a good man. Some were great and some...well.....you know. But at least they had a chance to grow.
Zim

 

On my second overseas tour to Italy, I somehow got singled out for the Cub Scout Pack and was Cubmaster until I decommissioned the ship two years later. Then on another tour, this time got singled out to take over the Boy Scout Troop in Stuttgart Germany. That was a wonderful experience due to location....location.....location. Was also offered a slot for Woodbadge Training and jumped on it as spots back in the States were hard to get. I was really blessed to have that chance and it helped greatly. Finally tossed in the hat in 2000. With the exception of a few years off and on I had a registration card since 1967. Loved every minute of it.
Zim

 

More kitten madness!

All zonked out with full bellies.

Spoiler: Too Much Cuteness

 

Mom taught me how to cook, the Boy Scouts refined it...ahahahahahaha.
Zim

 

Sorry, I removed godzilla, but he did alot of damage

Much better

Done, nice pic

 

Good morning all. It’s Friday; right? I’ll be happy when this work week is over.

 

Good morning everyone, froggy this morning, but it’s FRIDAY.

 

Good morning everybody. It’s Friday!

 

Good Morning

Have an Awesome day

 

Damn Bill. you have a wild side.I never seen it the few times weve met.