Greetings scouts
and parents,
Let me introduce
myself, I am Assistant Scoutmaster Elliott Gordon, and
on behalf of Scoutmaster Chris Burcham and myself, I
want to welcome you to Troop 39. I have been a
member of Troop 39 for only a short time but already
find myself busy with creating and maintaining the
Troop webpage and the creation of the Troop
Newsletter.
I am always afraid
to let the boys have control. But, as a scoutmaster, I
must. For if a boy is to learn the duties and
responsibilities of leadership, he must have
experience. When a boy accomplishes a task he has
initiated, planned, and executed, he feels an
exhilaration that is unmatched in a young person’s
development. The pride in a father’s eye pales in
comparison to the strength and commitment that shines
in the heart of a boy who creates something from
nothing and can call it his.
Troop 39 has been helping boys become good men
for more than 50 years. We teach them typical scout
skills like camping and cooking and first aid, but we
also teach them how to help their community, how to
work with others, and how to become effective leaders.
It is no accident we have so many older boys, so many
Eagle Scouts. It is confirmation of the methods and
traditions handed down for 50 years, but more than
that, it is a testimony to the hard work put in by our
adult leaders, and more importantly, by our boys.
If there is ever anything that you need or
information that you would like, do not hesitate to
contact me or Scoutmaster Burcham. We consider
it an honor to have a small part in the developement
of your son's character.
Yours In Scouting,
Assistant Scoutmaster Gordon
