Re: "Irish" Boy Scout
Donald E. Culberson (dculbers@JAGUAR1.USOUTHAL.EDU)
Wed, 29 May 1996 09:42:18 -0500
On Wed, 29 May 1996, BRUCE MILLER, AIR-4.4.1, T45 Propulsion System Engineer (70
3)604-3290 X7815 wrote:
> A family in my troop will be hosting a boy from Northern Ireland as a
> part of the Project Children Program. They wanted to have him go to summer
> camp with their son (and I agreed to it) and will register him as a Boy Scout
> Ireland). I would like to make his summer camp experience extra special so I'
m
> asking for any ideas, especially from our scouting friends across the pond.
> Some questions:
> What flag would be appropriate to bring with us to summer camp to hono
r
> this scout?
> Any interesting traditions, songs, etc, that might make him feel more
> comfortable and at the same time allow our scouts to learn a little about his
> heritage?
> Any suggestions (from the previous thread) about pledges, flag
> saluting, etc?
> I look forward to any suggestions - please e-mail direct unless you
> feel the list would benefit.
> YIS
> Bruce Miller
> SM Troop 158, Herndon VA, Patawomeck District, NCAC
> ...good ole antelope, working my ticket NCAC 82-65
> millerbe.ntrprs@navair.navy.mil
>
I had a similar opportunity a few years ago when a 14 year old from the
former Czechoslovakia joined my troop to go to summer camp with us. His
uncle was doing a scientific exchange with us, asked if it was possible,
and I was only too happy to oblige. It was a GREAT experience for
everyone. My advice is to try not to single him out too much at all.
Sure, your guys and maybe some from other troops need to have the chance
to learn a bit about his native land... it may fulfill a requirement for
Citz in the world, by the way, but lets face it. This is a teenage boy
and will probably just want to fit in, a task he may perceive as
difficult to begin with because of the differences in backgrounds. The
young man who camped with us was very popular with my "regular" scouts. I
introduced them, let them know that it was an opportunity for everyone,
then spoke with a couple of my senior boy leaders to make sure they
understood that it was important he feel included. Then Ilet it take its
own course from there. Worked great. He had a great experience. We had a
great experience. So will your visitor scout!
Don Culberson
SM Troop 39
Mobile Area Council
Mobile Alabama
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