as seen by Darrell Kohlmann, an Eagle Scout of Troop 161
Some of the Scoutmaster's duties include:
*Report to the troop committee on the activities and status of the troop.
*Working with the Patrol Leaders Council to plan upcoming activities for the troop.
*Completing and sending in various applications for summer camp and high adventure treks.
*Providing leadership to other volunteers to ensure the smooth operation of the troop.
*Accepting responsibility for the safety and well-being of everyone who attends a scouting function.
Some of the Scoutmaster's optional duties include:
*Taking scouts on visits to Sam's Club to get non-scouting materials.
*Spending 30 or more hours of free time to prepare programs and slide shows for each Eagle Court of Honor.
*Providing a moving service to other Eagle Scouts.
*Having to eat the burnt. smoldering cooking of scouts and adults who are learning to cook at camp for the first time.
*Attending Milwaukee Admirals hockey games to discuss news about the troop.
*Becoming the true friends of the scouts he leads.
*Taking free time to discuss a scout's problems.
*Sacrificing days of vacation to look after 50 screaming kids while camping up north.
These are just a few of the things Tim. as Scoutmaster, does for the members of the troop. These things are done voluntarily and without pay, although Tim may spend more than 8 hours a day working on projects for the troop.
Being a Scoutmaster is a great responsibility and involves more work than many people like to do. But Tim has accepted the challenge and has done extremely well. His sacrifices of time, energy and money are a great example of the scouting belief that we should help other people at all times. We appreciate not only Tim's sacrifices but those of everyone involved in Scouting for their efforts to help young men become honorable citizens. Thanks for your time, efforts, and encouragement.
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