Labor Day & Scouting

Happy Labor Day to all! I hope you are enjoying the extra day off, and a big thank you to any of those who are working!

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American Labor Merit Badge Worksheet:
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George Meany Award Info:
http://usscouts.org/awards/meany.asp

1983 Speech by Ronald Reagan – Why We Celebrate Labor Day

“Each Labor Day provides us with an opportunity to pay homage to the workers who have helped make America great.
I join with all Americans in saluting the contributions of the nation’s working men and women, the most productive workers in the world.
The endeavors of today’s workers and their unions assure that our country will have an even brighter future. Yet the bounty we have reaped from these labors is not limited to mere products and services. Our workers have been one of the cornerstones of our democratic system. The values they have passed down from generation to generation have strengthened America as the land of opportunity.
Even though the nature of our labor has changed over the years, Americans still believe that all work is noble. In celebrating the efforts of American workers, past and present, we honor this fundamental truth as well.”

Ronald Reagan, 40th president of the United States
Message on the Observance of Labor Day – September 4, 1983

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Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times;
to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

A Scout is:

TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.
OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.
CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.
CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home and community clean.
REVERENT. Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others

The Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to –
Be clean in my outdoor manners.
Be careful with fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors.
Be conservation minded

Scout Motto:
Be Prepared

Scout Slogan:
Do a Good Turn Daily

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