Scout Executive Letter

Dear Friends,

Our Jersey Shore communities are very fortunate to have a wealth of volunteers dedicated to promote programs of importance to our families...and this is true in Scouting.  Our volunteers are unified in promoting our mission of preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Seemingly every day, certainly every week, thousands of caring adults provide leadership and mentoring to Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews...right here in our communities.

The fact is Jersey Shore Scout volunteers serve in many capacities... from board members who help formulate our new, dynamic strategic plans and programs, to district volunteers in our seven districts who leader training and mentor thru Commissioner Service, to unit leaders who organize meetings, encourage advancement, and provide outdoor learning experiences for youth. Together, these vast and varied volunteers give countless hours of service to ensure that young people like yours have access to and benefit from Scouting programs

Comments from current Scouting parents lend personal insight and support organizational ability for our trained and capable volunteers:

 “You learn how to work with people in Scouting—how to work as a team with other volunteers.”
“Volunteering builds pride in my community. I can drive around and know where all the kids’ Eagle projects are.”
“Kids see a good example of their parents being involved with the community.”
“I’ve joined other organizations because I have learned so much about leadership from Scouting.”
“You learn to use your resources to the best of your ability.”
“Hearing the Scout Oath so many times can help you make moral decisions.”
“I think I learned to be more understanding of today’s youth.”
“It’s very satisfying to see the boys grow up.”
“How to deal with the boys and get them motivated was part of our Wood Badge training.”
“I enjoy immensely the bonding that I’ve had with other adult leaders.”
“I camped every now and then before becoming a Scout volunteer. Now I camp at least once a month and really enjoy it.”
“I feel confident I could respond quickly and effectively in an emergency because of the training I’ve received.”
“I learned some great leadership skills that I have been able to take from Scouting to work.” “Whether you’re fund-raising or organizing a campout, you have to pull together the resources and people and make it all work."

Through the many volunteers and staff whose work is mentioned above, our Jersey Shore Scouting community is our region's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. To these Scout leaders we say "thank you!!!" for your dedication to help young people. And, to adults who are not currently Scout volunteers, we invite you to consider applying to become a volunteer and share in the positive experiences Scouting provides.

Sincerely,
Scout Executive