And why is this something that is unique all of a sudden? "Scout Slogan" in action.

[skeptic]

https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/teen-helps-elderly-woman-cross-203010206.html

Not sure why this seems to have gone viral.  I could not help but think of the long running joke about the Scout helping old ladies across the street.  But, my point is simply this is part and parcel an example of what our society seems to have lost, and the fact that Scouting has this as a brick in its foundation.  

[DuctTape]

Yeah.

With such a focus on advancement and eagle, our slogan has taken a back seat.

Many years ago I used to do a SM minute relating the slogan and motto. I wish I could find it, but the gist was Our slogan and motto are not separate ideas but intimately intertwined. This is not by accident. Be Prepared is the more common phrase used to describe Scouts, and often it is in context of tools, knowledge and skills. Do a Good Turn Daily is how we are recognized as scouts through our deeds. I challenge us to think of how Be Prepared and Do a Good Turn Daily are not exclusive ideas, but are the flip sides of the same coin; the mindset of being prepared on one side and the action of doing a good turn on the other. Phrased in question form:

Have you prepared to do a good turn today?

[SSScout]

"The work is done by whoever shows up".... Show up.

"Gee, Somebody ought to do x y z."....    Be that somebody.

" Can't be late , somebody else will help there."   ....   Yeah?   

 

[Tron]

18 hours ago, DuctTape said:

Yeah.

With such a focus on advancement and eagle, our slogan has taken a back seat.

Many years ago I used to do a SM minute relating the slogan and motto. I wish I could find it, but the gist was Our slogan and motto are not separate ideas but intimately intertwined. This is not by accident. Be Prepared is the more common phrase used to describe Scouts, and often it is in context of tools, knowledge and skills. Do a Good Turn Daily is how we are recognized as scouts through our deeds. I challenge us to think of how Be Prepared and Do a Good Turn Daily are not exclusive ideas, but are the flip sides of the same coin; the mindset of being prepared on one side and the action of doing a good turn on the other. Phrased in question form:

Have you prepared to do a good turn today?

It seems to me that you cant be against a focus on advancement when everyone is constantly talking about "famous eagle.scouts" or "being an eagle is an accomplishment" or "making eagle will help you in life". The moment star, life and eagle went from an award that 1st class scouts could earn to ranks it became a goal. BPs original goal of every scout should want to be a 1st class scout turned into every scout should want to be an eagle.

3 hours ago, SSScout said:

"The work is done by whoever shows up".... Show up.

"Gee, Somebody ought to do x y z."....    Be that somebody.

" Can't be late , somebody else will help there."   ....   Yeah?   

 

 

[InquisitiveScouter]

All of your posts help support the argument for eliminating the age requirement on Eagle Scout.

If we remove the 18 year old requirement, it removes the focus on the destination, and helps us turn the spotlight more on the journey