Boy Scout Troop 325 Scoutmaster Minute

Troop Elections

Aug 17, 2010
Andy Duprey, Scoutmaster

"From time to time, life as a leader can look hopeless. To help you, consider a man who lived through this: Failed in business at age 31. Defeated for the legislature at 32. Again failed in business at 34. Sweetheart died at 35. Had a nervous breakdown at 36. Defeated in election at 38. Defeated for Congress at 43. Defeated for Congress at 46. Defeated for Congress at 48. Defeated for Senate at 55. Defeated for Vice President at 56. Defeated for Senate at 58. Elected President at age 60." This man was Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln said: "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."

Well, you have just given a new Green Bar Patrol power over yourselves.

I hope you thought well who you think is a good candidate for each troop position, and voted your conscience, as you, and I, will live with each vote for the next six months.

Now some troops elect only the SPL .and he and the SM choose the 'Cabinet'

So why do we have election for each position?

Because we (the committee and the troop) believe that you, the "electorate" of the troop, are wise enough and mature enough to understand the importance of electing the best people for the job.

Thank you and good night scouts.