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Welcome
Welcome to Troop 987’s website. Troop 987 is located in Katy Texas. We
are dedicated to the complete scouting experience, and we believe that scouting
should be an important part of every young man's life.
Our
Organization
Troop 987 is
chartered by Chartered by Westland
Baptist Church
in Katy, Texas. We are part of the Texas Skis
District of the Sam Houston Council.
About
the Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of
America was incorporated to provide a program for community organizations
that offers effective character, citizenship, and personal fitness
training for youth.
Specifically, the BSA endeavors to develop American citizens who are
physically, mentally, and emotionally fit; have a high degree of
self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, courage, and
resourcefulness; have personal values based on religious concepts; have
the desire and skills to help others; understand the principles of the
American social, economic, and governmental systems; are knowledgeable
about and take pride in their American heritage and understand our
nation's role in the world; have a keen respect for the basic rights of
all people; and are prepared to participate in and give leadership to
American society. Learn more about BSA at their website.
Who
can Join?
To join Boy Scouts, a boy must
be 11 years old and in the fifth grade, or 10 1/2 years old and in the
fifth grade and have earned the Arrow of Light Award as a Webelos Scout
(Cub Scouting), but not yet have reached the age of 18.
Usually a boy should visit
more than one troop before he chooses to join one. It is best to choose a
troop that is near one's home so that it is convenient for him to get to
activities. The boy's parents should accompany him to the first meeting.
After a discussion with one of the Adult Leaders, the boy and his parents
will fill out the application form, pay the troop registration fee, and
receive a BSA health history/physical/consent to medical treatment form,
to be turned in within two weeks. A Scout must be registered (Troop
registration fee paid) to participate in Troop activities and campouts
(as per BSA National policy).
To join or find out
more about Troop 987 contact us here. To learn
more about the Boy Scouts of America click here, or sign up
online here.
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Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
And to obey the scout law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
Mentally awake, and morally straight.
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Scout Law
A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind,
obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
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Scout Slogan
Do a good turn daily.
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Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to
Be clean in my outdoor manners,
Be careful with fire,
Be considerate in the outdoors, and
Be conservation-minded.
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