Scouting, Volume 48, Number 3, March 1960 Page: 6
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method by which to run a troop as an autocratic dictator-
ship.
The real values of the patrol system will come through
to boys only when the Scoutmaster consciously uses it
as his best means of teaching the American way of life.
He uses subject matter to teach ethical values. He meas-
ures his success by the degree to which Scouting skills
produce character and citizenship outcomes.
I have been told by numerous experts on Russia that
it is difficult to find a man in the Soviet Union who
is both a good Communist theorist and a good Com-
munist technician. There, one group of people propound
the theory and another group, without quite under-
standing the theory, doggedly carry out a system of
doing things that is supposed to prove automatically
the theory of Communism.
The same experts told me that if the Soviet system
falls, it will be because of this discrepancy of under-
standing between the theorists and the technicians.
If Scouting ever dies, it may be because we assumed
that our Scouting method — even when applied by an
unknowing leader — would automatically achieve our
purpose. How can we make sure this never happens?
First, by measuring all that we do by the degree to
which it carries us toward our purpose.
Second, by feeling this sense of purpose so deeply
and understanding it so clearly that it permeates all
with whom we come in contact.
Finally, by trusting that a knowing unit leader, using
a unique method to achieve a high purpose, can make
a significant difference in the kind of men boys will
become.
If you agree with me that there can be no more
important outcome from our 50th anniversary celebra-
tion than that we bring about a deeper sense of com-
mitment among Scouters and boy members . . .
If you agree with me that the sense of commitment of
your fellow Scouters is likely to be no greater than
your own sense of commitment . . .
If you agree with me that for this purpose all that
the most dedicated Scouter among you has done, and
all that the most generous has given is not yet half
enough . . .
If you agree with me in these three points, I urge you
now to repeat to yourself these meaningful Scouting
words:
'On my honor I will do my best .
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