The Boy Scouts of America provides 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.

Thousands of volunteer leaders, both men and women, are involved in the Boy Scouting program. They serve in a variety of jobs-everything from unit leaders to chairmen of troop committees, committee members, merit badge counselors, and chartered organization representatives. Like other phases of the program, Boy Scouting is made available to community organizations having similar interests and goals. Chartered organizations include professional organizations; governmental bodies; and religious, educational, civic, fraternal, business, labor, and citizens' groups. Each organization appoints one of its members as the chartered organization representative. The organization is responsible for leadership, the meeting place, and support for troop activities.

The Scouting program has three specific objectives, commonly referred to as the "Aims of Scouting." They are character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.

First Presbyterian Church is the Charter Organization for Boy Scout Troop 23 and Cub Scout Pack 63. These two groups provide both outdoor and community service experiences to sons of church members and the community. In line with the aims of the Boy Scouts of America, the mission of the Scouting Program at First Presbyterian is to be a positive growth experience for over 150 boys in the community. We are happy to discuss our program and any volunteer opportunities with you. Please contact us with any questions that you might have.

Troop Committee Chair:	Mike Meyer	630-668-7823
Scoutmaster:	Jeff Jeffers	630-682-3388
Webeloes Coordinator:	TBA	TBA
Charter Organization Rep.:	Mike Zenisek	630-690-1323

We look forward to meeting you!

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