ONE OF THE MANY things I appreciate about the Scout Motto is the way it demands self-reliance. To “Be Prepared,” one must take personal responsibility. Self-reliance is one of the main values we work to instill in Scouts, and our program is uniquely positioned to help young people practice it in their daily lives. Something that brings me great joy is the way our movement includes young people who have special needs or disabilities. In our organization, every Scout is a Scout first, and a Scout with unique needs second.
In this issue, you will see the incredible story of how the Palmetto Council successfully brought Scouting to a group of children at a local school for the deaf and blind. This story really struck me; throughout my career, I’ve…
