Trying to "Knock it off with them negative waves."

[Eagle94-A1 2685]

Some of you have read about the litany of challenges I've been facing with troop I'm involved with. Some  I am going to try and "Knock it off with them negative waves." and focus on the #1 and #2 reasons I am involved with the troop, my sons, and something positive.

Oldest son spoke with his PL at the meeting about  taking to time to check on tents and patrol boxes. PL said go for it.  When middle son found out, he decided that would be a good thing to do as well.  Since he couldn't ask his PL, he assumed it would be OK since he is APL. They found issues with the brand new, only been on 1 troop camp out and borrowed for a family camp out( that turned into a troop camp out after the families went whitewater rafting). BUT they took responsibility for making sure their patrols have what they need for the upcoming camp out. That is what I want my sons to get out of Scouting, more than even earning Eagle: seek and take responsibility to serve others.

As for youngest, he finished up everything for his Parvuli Dei religious award. All he needs now is his DL and CM's signatures, and off the application goes.

 

I needed this today. 

[Chadamus 100]

Kudos to you, @Eagle94-A1! Keep thinking like a proton and stay positive! 🙂

[Sentinel947 1205]

It's important to have these reminders. We tend to get so invested in chasing the ideal of what we want for our troops and scouts, we miss the really important stuff that is going well. 

The last couple months of scouting for me have been somewhat stressful as I help the new Scoutmaster transition into his role. Its important to come to terms with what we can control and what we just need to stop worrying about. 

[Eagle94-A1 2685]

Yes trying to be positive lately has been hard.  One positive is 2 of the 3 patrols know exactly what they have and don't have. So they won't embarass themselves in front of the Webelos next week.

Another positive that my sons pointed out is "we know exactly which tents to get that don't  have any problems."