The Eagle Scout Who Did Just the Minimum

A scout, especially an Eagle Scout is missing out on the promise of leadership if they do just the minimum. ScouterStan experience this first hand. By the time he was aware of it, it was too late to help. It became a real struggle to expect something more from a Scout who would only do the minimum. What can we do… it's quite clear that the requirements should be followed as written. We would like to think that Eagle Scouts would show initiative and do more than just the minimum requirements. This is also an underlying issue with Scout Spirit. This can be very interpretive and nebulous by design. As Scouters, we know it when we see it. But it's never really been defined more than taking the Scout Oath and Law to heart. It's difficult to define but you can do it to the minimum required. Almost like “going through the motions” but does not really mean anything and is hollow.

⚠ Note: This video is based on a real experience and situation. The names and descriptive information have been withheld to give the scout anonymity. Please don’t ask me for names as I will refrain from divulging them. I hope to use this experience to help to prevent it from happening again.

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📊 Poll (7/6/22): The American Scouting program has established the highest rank as an Eagle Scout. Youth that achieve this lofty accomplishment are looked upon as the example. In your Scouting experience have you ever encountered an Eagle Scout that was discouraging? (82 Votes)
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71% Most of the Eagle Scouts I've met we're good.
6% I've never met an Eagle Scout.
2% All the Eagle Scouts I know are not good.
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⏱ Time Stamp & Video Jump List:
0:00 The Eagle Scout Who Did Just the Minimum
2:37 Scout Skills and Leadership
4:30 Eagle Board of Review
5:38 Stepping Up as a Mentor
7:26 Scout Spirit
8:50 Scouter's Joke of the Week

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