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History of Troop 90  Troop 90, located in Marathon, New York, has a long-standing tradition of providing boys ages 12-18 the skills and qualities necessary to become good citizens, effective leaders, and well-rounded individuals. The troop in Marathon participates in a "Year Round Camping" program where boys are able to experience the beauty and awe of the great outdoors year round. Marathon Scouts take pride in this as they are one of the only units in Scouting that participates in winter campouts! Aside from camping and outdoor skills, the Boy Scouts of Marathon participate in numerous community projects, parades in the immediate area, and other opportunities to provide a "Good Turn Daily" around Marathon and Central New York. Troop 90 has a superb Scoutmaster in Chaz S. He has been Scoutmaster since 2003 and has taken pride in providing this service to Marathon's youth. He has had many youth within his tenure as Scoutmaster, and has has more Boy Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle Scout than any of his Scoutmaster collegues in Marathon's District or immediate region! Click HERE For a glimpse of what the Boy Scouts of Troop 90 have recently participated in, click on the Boy Scout Event Gallery located at the bottom of this page.  Purpose of Boy Scouting The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America—incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916—is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. Boy Scouts is a year-round program for boys 11 through 17 designed to achieve the aims of Scouting through a vigorous outdoor program and peer group leadership with the counsel of an adult Scoutmaster. (Boys also may become Boy Scouts if they have earned the Cub Scouting Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 years old.) Boy Scout troops have many special activities available to them, such as camporees, summer camps, Scouting shows, and national jamborees. The Order of the Arrow, Scouting's national camping honor society, recognizes those Scout campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. The order has local lodge, section, and national meetings. Scouts who have become Eagle Scouts, the highest advancement award in Scouting, may join the National Eagle Scout Association. All Scout camps are inspected and accredited annually by teams of trained volunteers to ensure the health, safety, and quality of program for campers. The goal of Troop 90 is to help shape citizens who: 1. Are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit. 2. Have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, courage and resourcefulness. 3. Have personal and stable values firmly based on religious concepts. 4. Have a desire and the skills to help others. 5. Understand the principles of the American social, economic, and governmental systems. 6. Are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage and understand America's role in the world. 7. Have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people. 8. Are prepared to fulfill the varied responsibilities of participating in and giving leadership to American society and in other forums of the world. Troop Meetings Troop 90 conducts its meetings every Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Marathon. The meetings are held from 7:00 pm until approximately 8:30pm. Each boy who is assigned to Troop 90 is assigned to a specific "patrol", who has a "patrol leader" who is in charge of a group of Scouts. The leader is responsible for their Scouts accomplishments, assignments, and appearance. They are also responsible to ensure that each Scout abides by the "Be Prepared" mentality. In addition to weekly meetings, the Boy Scouts conduct periodic "Court of Honor" ceremonies to recognize Scouts who achieve rank insignias, camping recognition, and a multitude of merit badges that Scouts work on. These ceremonies are held approximately every three to four months and are significant in recognizing and rewarding Scouts who work hard on their requirements for rank and merit badges. Finally, the Scouts of Troop 90 go camping, every month. T Ranks in Boy Scouts  These rank insignias are awarded to Boy Scouts who fulfill certain requirements that are found in the Boy Scout Handbook Boy Scout Values 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. Scout Law A Scout is: Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean Reverent | Boy Scout Events Gallery | Camping Schedule | Eagle Scouts | | Cub Scout Pack 90 | Boy Scout Troop 90 | | Return Home | What's New | Events Schedule | Great Links | FAQ Page | Contact Us | |
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