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TROOP
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The Girl Scout organization is composed of several troops ranging from Daisy (kindergarten age) to Ambassador/Senior Girl Scouts (Senior in high school). Many of the activities are designed to promote fellowship and community service. The Girl Scout Troop 569 is among the largest and most active in the Sacramento area. The Troop is also well known for selling the "most Girl Scout Cookies in the World" -- over 22,000 boxes this year!
1. Girl Scouting is for girls. The purpose and mission of this
organization is to serve the unique interests and needs of girls.
2. Girl Scout Program is informal education. Girl Scouting is based on
the interests and needs of the girls.
3. Girl Scouting provides a unique setting. Girls working in partnership with caring adults. This opportunity is considered by educators to be essential to the encouragement of their future aspirations.
4. Role models in Girl Scouting. The female role model is essential in carrying out the purpose of Girl Scouting. All Girl Scout adults, men and women, bring talents and expertise that enrich Girl Scouting for girls. Girl Scouting recognizes the importance of positive role models for girls as they develop the decision making and planning abilities they will need as women.
5. GSUSA places emphasis on pluralism throughout the Girl Scout movement. The movement actively seeks members from every racial, ethnic, religious and socio-economic group.
6. Girl Scouting is a membership organization. Each girl and adult participating in the Girl Scout Movement shall be registered as members with Girl Scouts of the USA.
The link to the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California is:
Schedule of Events2008 End of Year Report
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Boy Scout Troop 50
Troop 50 was originally organized in the 1930's by the members of the Sacramento Betsuin Buddhist Church. At the outbreak of World War II, the Troop was disbanded. The troop was inactive until 1962 when Troop 50 was reorganized and chartered under the leadership of Mr. Akio Imai. The Troop continues to be sponsored by the Sacramento Betsuin Buddhist Church.
Boy Scouting is fun and rewarding! The mission of the Boy Scouts Of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. Boy Scouting works toward three aims. One is growth in moral strength and character. A second aim is participating citizenship. A third aim of Boy Scouting is development of physical, mental, and emotional fitness. The boy scouts program is designed for all boys who:- have completed the fifth grade or
- have attained the Arrow of Light while in Cub Scouts or
- are 11-18 years of age.
For more information on the Boy Scout Troop 50, please visit their
website:
Cub Scouts Pack 50:
Designed for boys ranging in age from 6 to 10, the Cub Scouts have many family activities and outings. The program is fun and designed to instill strong family values.
Please follow this link
for more information:
http://sites.google.com/site/sacpack50/