Eagle Scout Medal

What Can We Give?

The following reading was contributed by Stan Krieger of Summit, NJ. It is from a compilation of readings used by Sisterhood (the women's group of many Conservative synagogues).

One of the objectives of Scouting, duty to others, is readily expressed in the following writing:

What can we give?
  • Our Friendship to those who need it.
  • Our Love to those close to us.
  • Our Thanks to those who deserve it.
  • Our Encouragement to those who are unsure.
  • Our Support to those who seek it.
  • Our Respect to those who have earned it.
  • Our Understanding to those whose views differ.
  • Our Comfort to those who suffer illness.
  • Our Consolation to those who grieve.
  • Our Time to causes we deem worthy.


These are gifts we can all afford to give. None is beyond our means, none has to be gift-wrapped, and none needs to be exchanged for size or color preference. A gift of oneself is precious not only to the receipient, but enriches the giver as well.