This website is your source for information on Troop 221. You can access the Troop Calendar, Troop Leader Rooster, Troop Boy Scout Rooster, and Parent Rooster. Announcements regarding future activities will be on the website.
The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America - incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916 - is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. Specifically, the BSA 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.
Boy Scouts of America Mission Statement:
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
BSA Troop 221 Philosophy:
Our Troop operates by THREE MAIN PRINCIPLES developed by our Founder Lord Robert Baden Powell!
The Patrol Method: Each patrol operates as its own unit not only during troop meeting, but also on campouts. The Patrols plan together, camp together, cook together, eat together, advance together and have fun together.
The Boy Led-Troop: While we adults can probably set up the tents, cook the meals and plan events more efficiently than the Scouts, adult interference defeats one of the primary purposes of Boy Scouting –leadership development.
Be Prepared: Troop 221 scouts are expected to “Be Prepared”. How do they do that? By reading their Scout handbook, learning and using their scout skills, and taking responsibility.
