Joseph Trenton Parks is happy he joined
Cub Scouts.
J.T. as he is called, joined the scouts
when he was a first grader. He's now a
fifth grader at Cedar Ridge Intermediate
in Branson. He's as happy with scouting as
ever.
"I like doing good deeds and helping
other people," the 10-year-old explained.
"It looked interesting so I joined because
I wanted to help people. It's been
interesting."
J.T. and his comrades in scouting
all around the country will mark the
anniversary of the creation of the Boy
Scouts of America in February. The BSA
is the umbrella organization over Boy
Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Webleos Scouts
and Cub Scouts in the United States. The
BSA was founded in 1910, and since then,
more than 110 million Americans have
been participants in scouting programs
at some time. February 2018 marks the
organization's 108th year.
Doing good deeds
J.T. and his scout buddies do good deeds
around the community. One event they
tackle every year is taking cards and flowers
to residents of area nursing homes on
Grand Parents Day. It can be an emotional
experience for the young scouts and the
residents alike. The scouts also participate
in other charitable activates by picking up
trash and helping out nonprofits.
"We collect food for the local food pantry
in Branson," he said. "Scouts have taught
me how to help in the community."
J.T.'s mom, Sue, has been along for the
scouting ride from the beginning.
"I've been involved all along the way
working side by side with J.T.," Sue said.
"I ended up going to a den meeting and it
seemed like perfect fit for us. I saw a need
Ge ng his Eagle,
on the mind of one
young scout.
By Dave Woods
dwoods@OfficialKidsMag.com
Back
row:
Kevin
G.,
Christopher
M.,
Junior
P.,
Aiden
T.,
Anthony
F.,
Izaiah
F.
Front
row:
Victor
C.,
and
Bradyn
H.
48 • Off icial Kids Mag • FEBRUARY 2018
