'2—3 ‘ Stamford B0).r Scouts . Plan For a Busy Year Every citizen of Stamford and vicin- ity may well give heed to what is be- ingfione and can be done through the Boy Scout Movement. This Movement has created for American boyhood re- markable aids in character building and citizenship training and by its program of interest-gripping activi- ties directs the "gang" instinct in boys into constructive channels. An interview with Scout Executive A. \Viison Beeny at the Stamford Scout Headquarters, No. 1 Bank street. relative to local activities. emphasized the need for community co-operation to further extend the ,Movcment lo- cally. ' The following well-defined objec- tives for 1923 (recently adopted) indi- cate mnny avenues for service to bet- ter boyhood:— Organization. 1. Definite Council organization—- every member actively serving on some committee. .. Creation of District Committees in Glcnbrook, Springdaie. Noroton. Darien and New Canaan to increase community interest and to serve as District Court of Honor. Appointment of District Commissioner in each Dis- trict as organized. 3. More active participation by Troop Committees in accordance with functions as stated in pamphlet pub- iishcd. 4. Development of extensive plan for vocational guidance by enlisting services of men to serve as instructors. examiners and advisers in various plmscs of the Scout program. i‘onsidcrntlon of possible exten- '7 5. slon of territory after consultation with National Field Director and others. 6. Further development of Wolf Cub plan on basis or 9-12 year old boy. Publication of brief handbook and leaders' help: supervision by special deputy commissioner. 7. Consideration of special oppor. luuitlcs available for introduction of Sea Scout program for older boys in— lercsted. Appointment of Portmaster. 8. Complt to survey of conditions at- fecting boyhood. Enrollment. 1. Objective—Too registered Scouts by December 81. 1923. (a) Strengthening existing organ- ization by increasing: enrollment of re- spective troops to 32 Scouts. (Esti- mated net gain—100 Scouts). (b) Reorganizlng troops disbanded. (Estimated net gain —— 100 Scout (Darlcn. Glenbrook, Troop 6—»Ncigh- horhood House. Troop 14 and 15—St. Mary's). (c) Organize Troop Committees and Ifor troops in existing institutions. par-’ ticularly schools. Objective—at least. one new troop each month. , ((1) Appeal to former scouts to re: new interest either as active or asso~ clate scouts. duly registered at Head- quarter‘s. Once a Scout—Always n Scout. 2. Secure the interest of more men to serve as Scoutmasters. Assistants and Examiners through the co-opera» tion of the Chamber Club and other men's organizations. Educational Publicity. 1. Emphasize the character build- in}: and citizenship training program of the Boy Scout Movement by system- atic education of the. public through scout service. the, press, personal talks, addresses. pamphlets. posters and bul- - letins. 2. Develop constructive reading program and izlvc vocational guidance to scouts through industrial trips. vo-. cations] talks and personal confer- ences. Enlarge Headquarters' Library. 3. Co-operate with schools in de- veloping high standards in scholar- ship. and with employers to give youth Pu”, SPECIAL DIPORTED Beaded Bags Of the latest designs on metal frames. $2.00 At LUGGAGE At Attractive Prices r ’ a GUARANTEE ‘mUNK AND UMBRELLA Co 9 N0. MAIN STREET. .k employed an opportunity to advanco and to continue studies. 4. Endeavor to secure chewing of better films in motion picture houses and enforcement of laws affecting minors. , “mt. 1. Encourage every scout to make consistent and steady progress by presenting opportunities for instruc- tion. community service and examina- tion. 2. Conduct an eight-week intensivo Scout Leaders' Training Course for all men interested in better boyhood. making the course attractive and in- teresting by giving those enrolled an opportunity to learn by doing. (now- being conducted Tuesday evenings.) 3. Establish minimum requirements of training and experienco to be ful- filled by applicants for commissions u Scout Leaders. 4. Prepare older scouts for future leadership through Troop lnstructors' .7... Courses. Patrol Loader-r Training 'Courso' .msmw COM-m, cos. . Civic Service. 1. Develop system for rapid mobil- ization of scouts in cone of emergency. 3. Oo-oporato with community agencies for the betterment of Stam- ford and vicinity insofar as National regulations permit. < s. Stimulate co-operatlon in Fire Prevention. Safety First. etc. by dotin- lto scrvico. d. Awaken interest of sc'outs in fu- ture development of the community by contests to stimulate study of ex- isting and past conditions and suggest- od improvements. Camping. 1. Secure an adequate campsite eas- ily reached and available for year round use upon such a basis as to in- sure permanence and justify improve-' ments. . 2. Develop site selected so as to fur- nish adequate facilities for maintain- ing under expert supervision a sum- mer camp to accomodato a daily on- rollment of 100 scouts in accordance with standards of,ths National Coun- cil—Camping Department for leader- ship. program. health. sanitation and ooznmlssary. ‘TfiEV'pAILstNTmEV ’. B s. Endeavor to secure attendance at camp during season of not less than so per cent—75 per cent. to: be ac- companied by Scoutmaster or ethos ‘ nddlt official of troop. At least one permanent building to be erected dur-. ing the season and opportunity afford- ed for constructive improvements by the scouts themselves. 4. Camp thrift plan to be developed to give boys meansfor saving small J : sums weekly to enjoy benefits of camp. ‘5. Encourage hiking by scout troops throughout the entire year and use 0: . campsite as weekoend reservation with instructors and examiners to stimulate interest in outdoor activitieai 6. Make campsite available for out- ing vacation for undernourished or crippled children with leadership of scout staff. (‘Lday period). 7. Stimulate interest in historic as~ scciations of Stamford and vicinity by definite suggestions for instructive hikes. ' Financial. 1. Preparation of budget adequate to meet needs for maintenance and extension of Movement. - 2. Development of definite policy direct to the Treasurer. and program to secure necessary funds and to insure interest of givers in im— portance and value of the.” scout Movement.“ an investment in com- ntunity betterment. 8. Incorporation of the. fltamford Council Boy Scouts affixing-lea: ln'o’r-g der that bequests towardlansndowe ment fund may be obtained and.pro-_ 'perty grants received for? .futuro as well as present needs. , . 4. Informative.l.builntlna".to be sent quarterlyto all contributors stating definitely. progress made. jet-vice ren- dered and» future plans. , . 5. Annual audit of Council records and publication of statement showing ecdhomical and efficient stewardship .of funds received. 6. Protection by insurance. of all Council property. , 82,500 ,Still Needed to Complete Loon! , Financial ‘ palgn. The uncertain. we er'has consid- erably hampered the eflorts of work- ers in the Financial Campaign being conducted .and as 82.500 still needs to be raised for the budget of the enou- ing year. it is hoped that all persons not visited will endeavor to contribute William E. Goulden.‘No. 1 Bank street. Stamford. Boys Want to Be Scouts. The Scout Executive is making. a , study of boy; interests. "and in night schools (visitbd to date) over 400 boys hue indicated their sum to 6s 'Boy Scouts. In order to give these boys an opportunfty to enjoy the many privil4 egos of membership—hiking. camping. immense-men are needed to servo as Scout Leaders. , ' “ Boyhood is always with us: boyhood with‘itsseni fo’r play. its love of the great outdoors. its strong gang in- stinct. ito'hero worship. its passion for achievement. its vivid imagination. its quick. harmonious responsiveneos'to the "highest" if the right chord is touched. It is this kind of live-Wire boys that men are asked to lead. Countersct Juvenile Delinquency. All over the country there is evi. ‘dcnco of a tendency to an increase of juvenile delinquency-and a general re- laxation of moral fibre. This danger must be counteracted, by powerful. positive influences. particularly among the youth. There never was a time when American boyhood needed so lmperatlvsly what Scouting has to give them. _ Scouting is ready. The boys are ready.“ It is leaders who are needed. [lenders Needed. To load American youth to citizen- FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1. I ship of character is a men while and patriotic service and“ is made to busy business men & ers. colleen men. every men w'ht. boys. tog‘lve thelrttmeto sec" Scout leaders. M x This Easter you will a women sitting at home in hats listening to radio sermon: Hear the New Waltz - of the Season mt “0 SOLE M10” — 0!‘ ~— “MY SUNSHINE" a“... ' Donnelly’s 18% So. Main Street is Sale Of Trimmed Hats Tomorrow we , Will' offer four hundred Spring Hats in all the leading spring shapes and colors: for Miss or ’ Matron at the very low price i of i 0! Sta . their . 'l
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