Welcome To Boy Scout Troop 343

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Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was incorporated in 1910. Each Scout takes the 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.” The Scout Law calls upon all Scouts to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. The Scout Motto calls for them to “Be Prepared” and the slogan reminds them to “Do a good turn daily”. The movement is without military or political connection and is not affiliated with any particular religious organization.

Although scouting has no specific religious affiliation, the Boy Scouts of America bans from membership those who do not profess a belief in a religion. The organization also excludes homosexuals. These restrictions have come under legal challenges in the 1980’s and 1990’s, but the court rulings have been mixed and the legality of the membership restrictions remains unresolved.

Boy Scouts is a program for boys of middle school age.

The organization encourages boys to participate in vigorous outdoor activities. Camping is a regular part of the scout program, which also includes conservation, forestry, farm work, and aid in community services. During World War 2 (1939-1945), for example, the Boy Scouts participated in a variety of civilian activities. The program also stresses the development of skill in woodcraft, swimming, first aid, signaling, and other activities.

The Boy Scouts of America, with headquarters in Irving, Texas, is administered by a national council, which charters local councils. Local scouting organizations are sponsored by churches, schools, civic groups, and other bodies, which are represented in the local councils.

We are always looking for new boys to join our troop so if you think your boy is interested in the scouts u may always bring him to our meetings