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Boy Scout Troop 239
(Converse, Texas)
 
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BSA Troop 239, Live Oak, Texas



Welcome to the Troop 239 Website!

Our Troop has served the youth of Converse, Live Oak, parts of Universal City and parts of San Antonio, Texas, since May 2007.  We are chartered by Live Oak First Baptist Church. 

We invite you to to come visit us at one of our Troop meetings.

Meeting Date and Time:
Monday Evenings, 7:00 - 8:30

Location:
Live Oak First Baptist Church
11560 Toepperwein Rd
Live Oak, Texas 78233

http://www.liveoakfbc.org

  

If you have questions, please email by clicking on the "Contact Our Troop" area at the top of this page.

Thanks for visiting our site!
Committee Chair John McAllister

Its Because You're a Scout


The first streaks of the sun slant down over the ridge and rouse you from deep sleep to greet a new day. You stretch and worm out of you sleeping bag to dress for the day.  Outside your tent you pause to drink in the glory of the sunrise, and fill your lungs deep with the clean mountain air.

Suddenly you notice a slight movement in an upwind thicket.  Gradually you make out a young deer grazing peacefully.  Why, with all its sharp sense of smell and hearing, has it not noticed you?

You know, it is because you’re a Scout.

It has rained during the night, but inside you tent you have been dry and comfortable.  The rivulets racing down the hillside have failed to get in under you shelter.  How did you protect yourself?

You know, it is because you’re a Scout.

Breakfast time.  How do you get dry wood?  How do you build your fire?  How do you fry bacon and flip you flapjacks?

You know, it is because you’re a Scout.

Camp cleaned up, you and your buddies hit the trail with a light pack and a silent step.  You see birds and animals, insects and fish, at home in their natural haunts.  Are those raccoon or mink tracks in the muddy trail? Why is this tree trunk badly scarred, and that one full of tuffs of animal hair?  Is that a teal, a mallard or a loon?

You leave the trail behind you.  You chuckle together as you recall the lost Indian who, when found by his friends, said: “Ugh, Me no lost. Wigwam lost!”  You’re not lost either.  You can find you way with your map and compass, and my reading the signs of the woods. 

Evening falls, and you sit around the campfire with the other fellows.  You spin yarns, sing old favorite songs, plan big things for tomorrow.  Perhaps you don’t know why you feel so good all over.

But you know, it is because you’re a Scout.

Boy Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan



 

Scout Oath (or Promise)

 

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.

Scout Law

 
    TRUSTWORTHY
A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him.
    LOYAL
A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.
    HELPFUL
A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward.
    FRIENDLY
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own.
    COURTEOUS
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together.
    KIND
A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.
    OBEDIENT
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.
    CHEERFUL
A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
    THRIFTY
A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.
    BRAVE
A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him.
    CLEAN
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.
    REVERENT
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

Scout Motto


  Be prepared
Scout Slogan

  Do a Good Turn Daily