TROOP 472

 Zachary, LA                      

 

ORGANIZATION_________Boy Scouts Of America

COUNCIL_______________Istrouma Area Council (#211)

DISTRICT_______________Avondale District (#11)
UNIT___________________Troop 472
CHARTER ORGANIZATION___Plains Presbyterian Church
SCOUTMASTER____________Paul Gathright (225-570-8186) or paul.gathright@exxonmobil.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN______Ron Usie (225-658-9722) or Ron.Usie@gapac.com

 

 

Troop Google Calendar: link

 

Troop Committee Notes: http://www.scoutsonline.com/pack72/CommitteeCalendar.htm

 

Avondale District website : http://avondaledistrict.org

 

Pack 72 Website : http://www.scoutsonline.com/pack72/

 

Istrouma Area Council : http://www.iac-bsa.org/

 

ScoutTrack website : http://www.scouttrack.com/

 

Merit Badge website : http://www.usscouts.org/mb/framesindex.html

 

Merit Badge Difficulty Ranking Review : http://kitsapscouts.com/merit-badges/review/

 

Adult Awards & Knots : http://www.trappertrails.net/commissioners/files/Awards/awards.htm

 

BSA National website : http://www.scouting.org/

 

BSA National forms : http://www.scouting.org/Media/forms.aspx

 

BSA Online Training site : http://olc.scouting.org/index.html

 

Map to GP Pavilion (and Devil's Elbow) : GPPavilionmap.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                        

                                                 Cabela's Challenge - May 09, 2009

 

           

            2008 Woodruff Summer Camp Photos (Troop 472)                       2008 Avondale Summer Camp Photos (Troop 472)

 

   

                        2007 Summer Camp Photos (Troop 472)

 

 


                                                           

                            SCOUT LAW

 

TRUSTWORTHY

A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises.

Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him.

 

LOYAL

A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.

 

HELPFUL

A Scout is concerned about other people.

He does things willingly for others without pay or reward.

 

FRIENDLY

A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others.
He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own.

 

COURTEOUS

A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position.
He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together.

 

KIND

A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle.
Hetreats others as he wants to be treated.

He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.

 

OBEDIENT

A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop.

He obeys the laws of his community and country.
If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair,

he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.

 

CHEERFUL

A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way.

He tries to make others happy.

 

THRIFTY

A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs.
He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.

 

BRAVE

A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid.

He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right
even if others laugh at or threaten him.

 

CLEAN

A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean.

He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals.

He helps keep his home and community clean.

 

REVERENT

A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties.

He respects the beliefs of others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

             

Scout Motto

Be Prepared

 

 

Scout Slogan

Do a Good Turn Daily

 

 

Scout Oath (or Promise)

On my honor I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country

and to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;

To keep myself physically strong,

mentally awake, and morally straight.