Scouting in Delmont Update: Let's Continue to Build Community

I had the pleasure of attending the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Scott Armentrout of Troop 211 at Faith United Methodist Church.   Scott was the young man that planned and organized the rehabilitation at Shield's Farm that showcased the new "Welcome to Delmont" sign on one of the buildings and the painting of buildings.  This was deeply appreciated by all who attended the Apple Fest as it showed all visitors that Delmont takes pride in keeping our Resources looking good.

I was wondering why the Ceremony was speaking to me in a very special way.  It wasn't until after that I realized Scott and I share an interesting Eagle history.  It was 33 years, 4 days, and 8 Scouts that separate our Eagle awards.  He was Eagle Number 504 in 2017 and I was 512 in 1984.He completed his requirements on September 22, and I completed mine on September 26.  The principles and obligations of Eagle Scouts remain timeless.  Congratulations again Scott.

Cub Scouts

I am very grateful to Delmont Volunteer Fire Department for hosting Pack 211 last week at the Fire Hall, and a special Thank you to MaMa P's for providing pizza.  These are the types of things that build a stronger community.  Delmont Churches played a vital role and continue to struggle to play a role.  Please don't misunderstand my comment.  Delmont Churches continue to do great things for our Community, but they have been struggling with aging parishioners and declining membership like most organizations. 

I am sure that many do not appreciate or realize the uniqueness of our Cub Scout Pack.  The Lion Cub Program (Age 5 Kindergarten) is currently in pilot mode and Pack 211 has one with some Special needs youngsters.  Our Pack would not be growing without the excellence of Johnathan and MaryAnn, nor the continued dedication of the Scout Master George Caldwell.  The dedication, enthusiasm, and drive to make Cub Scouting a vital part of Delmont's future far exceeds any requests or requirements on my time to help with these efforts.

It hurts me that there is still some hard feelings in the Scouting Community.  Before Pack 212 folded a plea was made to a leader to take over the Pack.  The leader enrolled his children in another Pack.  It is understandable why this has caused some feelings of betrayal and Community abandonment.  We need to get over this and I implore the hurt people to let it go and pray for a healing Spirit to intervene. Forgive and Let go.  Delmont is too small to be further divided by these types of disagreements.

Delmont has the potential to make many good things happen.  We need a Plan, Purpose, and direction to bring it all together.  Doing what is right is vital but one small part, we need to Plan our future.  The future will come.  We can be the architects and design it, or we can be the participants (victims)  of the outcome.