Nine Purposes of Scouting
•  To positively influence character development and encourage spiritual growth.
•  To help boys develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship.
•  To encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body.
•  To improve understanding within the family.
•  To strengthen the boys' abilities to get along with other boys and to respect other people.
•  To foster a sense of personal achievement by helping boys develop new interests and skills.
•  To show boys how to be helpful and do one's best.
•  To provide fun and exciting new things to do.
•  To prepare to become Boy Scouts.