I
would like to welcome you to Boy Scouting and to your troop. Troop 396
has been in existence for nearly 60 years, but its next years are in your
hands. You are now part of the 396 family and the troop's future
achievements are profoundly affected by your drive and success as an
individual member. Scouting will provide you the opportunity to
develop your character, leadership skills, and to appreciate values of good
citizenship as you participate in a year-round outdoor program. These
are outstanding traits for a young man to absorb and are lifelong talents
that will reach far beyond your years in scouting.
This
website
will tell you about the details of the troop's program and policy.
Here, for example, you will find a calendar of events and information on
fund raising. I hope that you will find it useful, keep it handy, and
insert updates as they become available.
I
am excited that you are becoming a member of Troop 396. I believe
there are many reasons that 396 is, to use our motto, the “Pride of The
Capitol.” Your troop has a
wealth of former Scoutmasters, whose experience support both 396 and Boy
Scouting in Annapolis; a group of committed parents who are active behind
the scenes as committee members; and most importantly, many talented
scoutmasters who donate their time and experience to ensure the quality of
396's Boy Scouting program.
Boy
Scouting tells us to “Be Prepared.” However, I think that to enjoy
and be successful in scouting, another maxim is just as important “Be
Involved.” I hope that you
will follow these words and become a future star in the proud tradition of
Troop 396.
Paul
Smith
Scoutmaster
