The adult leadership of Daniel Boone
Council, Troop 73 extend an open invitation of welcome to the families
of boys age 11-18 in the South Asheville area. We are excited
about the formation of our new troop, and are actively
planning adventures for our growing Boy Scout Troop.
Troop 73 is chartered by South Asheville
Scouters Organization (SASO), a group of like-minded parents whose
sons completed Webelos with Pack 73, in Arden. SASO was
formed in 2006 to allow our families to continue that adventure into
Boy Scouting, together. Troop 73 is fortunate to be locally
partnered with Lutheridge, and New Hope Presbyterian church. Lutheridge
offers weekly meeting space for our Troop on a 160 acre, wooded facility,
conveniently located in Arden near the junction of Hendersonville
Road and Airport Road. New Hope Presbyterian church is located
on Sweeten Creek Road in Arden, and graciously provides meeting space
to our Troop Committee on a monthly basis.
As the Boy Scouts of America nears
its 100th birthday, I feel it is important to reflect on the organization’s
relevance to today’s youth. The Boy Scouts of America
was founded to provide a community program that offers effective
character, citizenship, and personal fitness training for youth. Similarly,
today, the Boy Scouts of America endeavors to develop American citizens
who are:
Physically, mentally, and emotionally fit;
Have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such
qualities as initiative, courage, and resourcefulness;
Have personal values based on religious concepts;
Have the desire and skills to help others;
Understand the principles of the American social, economic,
and governmental systems;
Are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American
heritage and understand our nation's role in the world;
Have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people; and
are prepared to participate in and give leadership to American
society.
And certainly Scouting is fun! I
like to think of it as fun with a purpose.
If you feel your son could benefit
from such a program, I encourage parents to contact me to find out
more about how your son and your family can be involved in the Scouting
adventure. Come and join us!
