Citizenship is at the bedrock of Scouting. One of our aims is developing citizenship in our youth, who pledge “on my honor” to do their duty to country.
One of the most fundamental aspects of citizenship in America is that we elect our leaders and representatives to govern us. Voting is a sacred right accorded to every citizen over the age of eighteen. It is a right that the founding fathers enshrined in the Constitution and that our citizens have fought and died for the right to preserve. Over the years, protections for classes of citizens have been enacted to ensure that all citizens can vote: Continue reading “Does “Honor” mean anything anymore?”
Last weekend my son was inducted into the 
Last night I assisted the fledgling pack that I commission with their Join Scouting Night presentation. The pack arranged for a local yo-yo scientist (think Bill Nye with a pocket full of yo-yos) to entertain the boys and families with some stringy hijinks, and the Cubmaster talked about the fun activities to come over the next year. His aim is to tie in with the school’s STEM emphasis by providing complementary experiences, and our council is helping out with program resources tailored toward STEM.
Last night I sat proudly in the audience as my sister Micheline Maynard received the distinguished alumni award from our alma mater, Michigan State University. Sharing the stage with her were others who have done outstanding work in their professions, in their young careers, in philanthropy and in service to their communities.