[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Boy Scouts (Page 1 of 3)
Posted: 7/25/2011 7:12:18 PM EDT
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Some interesting stats my boys' Scoutmaster shared... Scouting's Bottom Line What happens to a Scout? For every 100 boys who join Scouting, records indicate that: • RARELY will one be brought before the juvenile court system • 2 will become Eagle Scouts • 17 will become future Scout volunteers • 12 will have their first contact with a church • 1 will enter the clergy • 5 will earn their church award • 18 will develop a hobby that will last through their adult life • 8 will enter a vocation that was learned through the merit badge system • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save his own life • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save the life of another person Scouting's alumni record is equally impressive. A recent nation- wide survey of high schools revealed the following information: • 85% of student council presidents were Scouts • 89% of senior class presidents were Scouts • 80% of junior class presidents were Scouts • 75% of school publication editors were Scouts • 71% of football captains were Scouts Scouts also account for: • 64% of Air Force Academy graduates • 68% of West Point graduates • 70% of Annapolis graduates • 72% of Rhodes Scholars • 85% of F.B.I. agents • 26 of the first 29 astronauts Note: Since this was written the percentage of Eagle Scouts has climbed to nearly 4%. |
Proud to be an Eagle Scout! 
I'm at my first job after college, and being able to talk to the recruiter (an Eagle scout) about my Philmont experience certainly didn't hurt my job application process [img]http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_wink.gif[/imgS |
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would love to see the source of those stats All of the guys from my troop turned out to be pretty upstanding citizens. Of course, I'm sure there are some former Scouts sitting in the pokey, but by and large, I'd probably tend to agree with those stats. My dad instilled a lot in me, but Scouting was also a key part of my growing up. I was lucky enough to have an extremely active troop and dedicated leaders though. |
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Quoted: would love to see the source of those stats http://usscouts.org/eagle/bottomline.asp |
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Some interesting stats my boys' Scoutmaster shared... Scouting's Bottom Line What happens to a Scout? For every 100 boys who join Scouting, records indicate that: • RARELY will one be brought before the juvenile court system • 2 will become Eagle Scouts • 17 will become future Scout volunteers • 12 will have their first contact with a church • 1 will enter the clergy • 5 will earn their church award • 18 will develop a hobby that will last through their adult life • 8 will enter a vocation that was learned through the merit badge system • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save his own life • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save the life of another person Scouting's alumni record is equally impressive. A recent nation- wide survey of high schools revealed the following information: • 85% of student council presidents were Scouts • 89% of senior class presidents were Scouts • 80% of junior class presidents were Scouts • 75% of school publication editors were Scouts • 71% of football captains were Scouts Scouts also account for: • 64% of Air Force Academy graduates • 68% of West Point graduates • 70% of Annapolis graduates • 72% of Rhodes Scholars • 85% of F.B.I. agents • 26 of the first 29 astronauts Note: Since this was written the percentage of Eagle Scouts has climbed to nearly 4%. Good stuff. The statements true of me are in red. |
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Yes, I know. I can find that same list 1000x on every single Boy Scout related site on the internet. I guess I just missed the 'scout' box to check off on the football captain form... I don't doubt that Boy Scouts is one of the more productive things you can take up during your childhood, I just don't give those statistics any more weight than I would some gun statistics from the Brady Bunch website until I saw how they were calculated. Don't mind me though, I just like playing a contrarian |
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<–– Eagle Scout
College graduate and commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force. Chalk another one up for the B.S.A. P.S. Beware of the scouts that apply for their Eagle Scout at age 15.75. I came from basically the "bad news bears" troop with scouts regularly attaining Eagle with six months or less before they hit 18 years of age. My troop had boys that would qualify as preppies, skaters, and jocks. We stuck out in the council a bit, but I think we made it work pretty well. We weren't ate up about knots, but we did get out there earn the badges and do what was expected. |
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Having an Eagle Scout Certificate in my resume has never hurt me!
I was actually in a small Marine Corp affiliated with the scouts. My scoutmaster was a retired Marine Gunny who had fought the entire pacific campaign, including Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal. I found out later that not all scout troops marched in formation got up to reville, lights out to taps, sang cadence and went to the rifle range for Marine style markmanship training!  He was great, and a great influence on me. I was way ahead of the game when I hit the military after high school.
In my peer group of Eagles; one went to Annapolis, One went into the Corps, (rest in peace Doormouse), his brother went DEA, two Sailors, One a Pediatrician, his brother a Vet, One a Biologist who started and enviormental business, none went to jail. And the black sheep (me ) finally found a respectable job as a Fireman  .
Good experience.... |
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Some interesting stats my boys' Scoutmaster shared... Scouting's Bottom Line What happens to a Scout? For every 100 boys who join Scouting, records indicate that: • RARELY will one be brought before the juvenile court system • 2 will become Eagle Scouts • 17 will become future Scout volunteers • 12 will have their first contact with a church • 1 will enter the clergy • 5 will earn their church award • 18 will develop a hobby that will last through their adult life • 8 will enter a vocation that was learned through the merit badge system • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save his own life • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save the life of another person Scouting's alumni record is equally impressive. A recent nation- wide survey of high schools revealed the following information: • 85% of student council presidents were Scouts • 89% of senior class presidents were Scouts • 80% of junior class presidents were Scouts • 75% of school publication editors were Scouts • 71% of football captains were Scouts Scouts also account for: • 64% of Air Force Academy graduates • 68% of West Point graduates • 70% of Annapolis graduates • 72% of Rhodes Scholars • 85% of F.B.I. agents • 26 of the first 29 astronauts Note: Since this was written the percentage of Eagle Scouts has climbed to nearly 4%. Nice list. Very old though. I'd guess the percentages have probably dropped. Red-highlighted ones apply to me. :) |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: And then there's me... Well, the world needs ditch diggers too. I'm a Girl Scout now actually. Riddle that out how you will. Actually, that explains much. Only if you're right, which I'd wager a guess that you're not. Take a stab at it. Vent your spleen. |
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Some interesting stats my boys' Scoutmaster shared... Scouting's Bottom Line What happens to a Scout? For every 100 boys who join Scouting, records indicate that: • RARELY will one be brought before the juvenile court system • 2 will become Eagle Scouts • 17 will become future Scout volunteers • 12 will have their first contact with a church • 1 will enter the clergy • 5 will earn their church award • 18 will develop a hobby that will last through their adult life • 8 will enter a vocation that was learned through the merit badge system • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save his own life • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save the life of another person Scouting's alumni record is equally impressive. A recent nation- wide survey of high schools revealed the following information: • 85% of student council presidents were Scouts On Council, not president • 89% of senior class presidents were Scouts • 80% of junior class presidents were Scouts • 75% of school publication editors were Scouts Worked school newpaper and yearbook • 71% of football captains were Scouts Played but not captain Scouts also account for: • 64% of Air Force Academy graduates • 68% of West Point graduates • 70% of Annapolis graduates • 72% of Rhodes Scholars • 85% of F.B.I. agents • 26 of the first 29 astronauts Note: Since this was written the percentage of Eagle Scouts has climbed to nearly 4%. Mine in red.....loved the scouts |
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Earned my Eagle in '89. One of my few accomplishments that I am proud of. 
ETA: if I had sons instead of daughters I would be involved in Scouting with them. If they are 14-21 then they can be Venturing Scouts and you can volunteer where you should be volunteering. 
I am an ASM in my sons Troop and Asst. Advisor in my daughters Venture Crew. 
I didn't make it to Eagle as our SM moved and the Troop dissolved. 
I got involved in other things so I didn't drive 30 miles or so to another Troop. My son is 12 and will be 1st Class in the next month and he has said that he wants to get his Eagle and if I can support/push/whatever to get him there I will do it.
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Some interesting stats my boys' Scoutmaster shared... Scouting's Bottom Line What happens to a Scout? For every 100 boys who join Scouting, records indicate that: • RARELY will one be brought before the juvenile court system • 2 will become Eagle Scouts • 17 will become future Scout volunteers • 12 will have their first contact with a church • 1 will enter the clergy • 5 will earn their church award • 18 will develop a hobby that will last through their adult life • 8 will enter a vocation that was learned through the merit badge system • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save his own life • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save the life of another person Scouting's alumni record is equally impressive. A recent nation- wide survey of high schools revealed the following information: • 85% of student council presidents were Scouts • 89% of senior class presidents were Scouts • 80% of junior class presidents were Scouts • 75% of school publication editors were Scouts • 71% of football captains were Scouts Scouts also account for: • 64% of Air Force Academy graduates • 68% of West Point graduates • 70% of Annapolis graduates • 72% of Rhodes Scholars • 85% of F.B.I. agents • 26 of the first 29 astronauts Note: Since this was written the percentage of Eagle Scouts has climbed to nearly 4%. Ones in red are me and though I wouldn't say I've "saved a life" I've participated in some fast water and high angle rescues that could've turned out pretty bad and I've patched up a LOT of minor injuries. |
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Some interesting stats my boys' Scoutmaster shared... Scouting's Bottom Line What happens to a Scout? For every 100 boys who join Scouting, records indicate that: • RARELY will one be brought before the juvenile court system • 2 will become Eagle Scouts • 17 will become future Scout volunteers • 12 will have their first contact with a church • 1 will enter the clergy • 5 will earn their church award • 18 will develop a hobby that will last through their adult life • 8 will enter a vocation that was learned through the merit badge system • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save his own life • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save the life of another person Scouting's alumni record is equally impressive. A recent nation- wide survey of high schools revealed the following information: • 85% of student council presidents were Scouts • 89% of senior class presidents were Scouts • 80% of junior class presidents were Scouts • 75% of school publication editors were Scouts • 71% of football captains were Scouts Scouts also account for: • 64% of Air Force Academy graduates • 68% of West Point graduates • 70% of Annapolis graduates I was in the Navy • 72% of Rhodes Scholars • 85% of F.B.I. agents • 26 of the first 29 astronauts Note: Since this was written the percentage of Eagle Scouts has climbed to nearly 4%. Made Eagle in '72 at age 15. Signed by Richard Nixon Eventually got a silver palm |
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Quoted: Some interesting stats my boys' Scoutmaster shared... Scouting's Bottom Line What happens to a Scout? For every 100 boys who join Scouting, records indicate that: • RARELY will one be brought before the juvenile court system • 2 will become Eagle Scouts • 17 will become future Scout volunteers • 12 will have their first contact with a church • 1 will enter the clergy • 5 will earn their church award • 18 will develop a hobby that will last through their adult life • 8 will enter a vocation that was learned through the merit badge system • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save his own life • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save the life of another person Scouting's alumni record is equally impressive. A recent nation- wide survey of high schools revealed the following information: • 85% of student council presidents were Scouts (student body reporter) • 89% of senior class presidents were Scouts • 80% of junior class presidents were Scouts • 75% of school publication editors were Scouts • 71% of football captains were Scouts Scouts also account for: • 64% of Air Force Academy graduates • 68% of West Point graduates • 70% of Annapolis graduates • 72% of Rhodes Scholars • 85% of F.B.I. agents • 26 of the first 29 astronauts Note: Since this was written the percentage of Eagle Scouts has climbed to nearly 4%. The red is me. Eagle Scout, 1986. Signed by Ronald Wilson Reagan!!! Finished with 56 merit badges. When I applied to medical school, Eagle Scout was on my app, and I was asked about it. I have two sons. One is 10, working on his Webelos badge right now. The other is 7, and is going crazy to get into Cub Scouts. There are not many organizations finer that the Boy Scouts of America. Those who are critical of the BSA for some of their politically incorrect stands are examples of the pussification of America (with apologies to George Carlin). And from an ARFCOM standpoint, the majority of skills learned in the Boy Scouts would come in handy during an SHTF scenario as well. ETA: OA, Philmont at age 12 (hiked the Tooth of Time).
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