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Re: Lessons from Geese
eddunn (eddunn@BELLSOUTH.NET)
Sun, 12 Jul 1998 14:04:30 -0400
I like that!
I think this Scouts-L list is going to make a huge difference in
Scouting as it grows to include every district and Council in America!
For years the individual Council's and Troops have learned and
re-learned the same lessons the hard way, simply because of a lack of a
clear method of communication that allows for the good ideas to be
quickly and efficiently carried between people.
Now we volunteers have a forum to discuss without censorship the
critical issues, from hammocks to history, learning lessons from all.
It has to make a difference! Keep up the thoughtful responses and
spread the word at every opportunity!
Brian Suddeth wrote:
>
> Fellow Scouters,
>
> Here's a nice closing thought that I read in our District newsletter,
> and I hope people enjoy it here. It is appropriate reading for just
> about any Scouting occasion.
>
> --------------------
>
> LESSONS FROM GEESE :
>
> When you see geese flying in a "V" formation, you might be
> interested in knowing what facts scientists have discovered about
> why they fly that way.
>
> 1. FACT: As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird
> immediately following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock
> adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its
> own.
>
> LESSON: People who share a common direction and sense of
> community can get where they are going quicker and easier because
> they are traveling on the trust of one another.
>
> 2. FACT: Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels
> the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone and quickly gets back
> into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird
> immediately in front.
>
> LESSON: There is strength and power and safety in numbers when
> traveling in the same direction with those with whom we share a
> common goal.
>
> 3. FACT: When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing
> and another goose flies point.
>
> LESSON: Each of us needs to take our turn in giving direction for the
> good of the group.
>
> 4. FACT: The geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to
> keep up their speed.
>
> LESSON: We all need to be remembered with active support and
> praise.
>
> 5. FACT: When a goose gets sick, or is wounded and falls out, two
> geese fall out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it.
> They stay with it until the crisis resolves, and then they launch out
> on their own or with another formation to catch up with their group.
>
> LESSON: We must stand by each other in times of need.
>
>
> We are fortunate that there are more geese in life than turkeys.
> Let's remember to uphold each other in friendship and to give each
> other a "honk" of encouragement more often.
Brian Suddeth wrote:
>
> Fellow Scouters,
>
> Here's a nice closing thought that I read in our District newsletter,
> and I hope people enjoy it here. It is appropriate reading for just
> about any Scouting occasion.
>
> --------------------
>
> LESSONS FROM GEESE :
>
> When you see geese flying in a "V" formation, you might be
> interested in knowing what facts scientists have discovered about
> why they fly that way.
>
> 1. FACT: As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird
> immediately following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock
> adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its
> own.
>
> LESSON: People who share a common direction and sense of
> community can get where they are going quicker and easier because
> they are traveling on the trust of one another.
>
> 2. FACT: Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels
> the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone and quickly gets back
> into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird
> immediately in front.
>
> LESSON: There is strength and power and safety in numbers when
> traveling in the same direction with those with whom we share a
> common goal.
>
> 3. FACT: When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing
> and another goose flies point.
>
> LESSON: Each of us needs to take our turn in giving direction for the
> good of the group.
>
> 4. FACT: The geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to
> keep up their speed.
>
> LESSON: We all need to be remembered with active support and
> praise.
>
> 5. FACT: When a goose gets sick, or is wounded and falls out, two
> geese fall out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it.
> They stay with it until the crisis resolves, and then they launch out
> on their own or with another formation to catch up with their group.
>
> LESSON: We must stand by each other in times of need.
>
>
> We are fortunate that there are more geese in life than turkeys.
> Let's remember to uphold each other in friendship and to give each
> other a "honk" of encouragement more often.
Terry Howerton Sakima Group, Inc. SCOUTER Magazine Kansas City |
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