From the Desk of the Scoutmaster

Establishing Your Vision -
Scouting is terrific for developing Visions. Outings and meetings require Scouts to decide what the activities will be, forecast and procure the food, and assign duties. All of these things require the patrol members to create a vision of what the outing and/or meeting will be like. Once the vision has been established the patrol members must create their goals to achieve the vision. And then comes the implementation. How accurate were our estimates of food? How well did the members of your patrol come together to perform their duties? Many times the vision that we have is not shared with the members of the patrol or troop. Without sharing your vision with others you stand less of a chance at actually accomplishing your vision. In your personal life it is no different. Establishing a vision of the life that we want, whether it be long term or short term requires us to create goals in order to achieve that vision. Sharing our vision not only gives us a sense of self worth but also helps to make us accountable for our vision and the goals needed to achieve it. So...What is your vision? Share it with me and I will share something with you in return. It doesn't have to be Scout related but be prepared to tell me at least one of your goals you will be using to accomplish it. And finally, I will leave you with the words of Winston Churchill who said "Never! Never!! Never!!! Never!!!! Give Up! :-)