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THE SCOUT
IDEALS
3. WE CONTRIBUTE TO NATION-BUILDING
ACCORDING TO IDEALS, PRINCIPLES,
AND PROGRAM OF SCOUTING
I WILL DO MY BEST
We give our best in everything we do. We pursue excellence in
ourselves so we can give the best possible service that goes even beyond
the immediate need. We always go the extra mile in giving selfless service.
TO DO MY DUTY
We dwell in the realm of giving than of receiving. We think more in
terms of responsibilities than of rights, of selfless service than of self-
centered concern, of Duty than of privilege. Duty to God, Duty to others,
Duty to self. All these for the glory of God.
1. TRUSTWORTHY
We are reliable persons. People can hold on to what we say. Our
thoughts, our words, and deeds are one. We have integrity. We are
transparent in our dealings with others. We tell no lies nor half truths just to
build ourselves. We are well-anchored persons and are fully confident.
2. LOYAL
Our loyalty first and foremost is to the Supreme Being, then to
the constitution, then to our fellowmen, then to the Vision Statement of the
BSP and to the principles for which it stands. A person who stands by these
can always depend on our loyalty.
4. FRIENDLY
We are a friend to all. We care for people and are very
supportive of whatever is good. Our friendship, however, is not one which
tolerates the commission of what is wrong. We would rather see a friend
suffer reprimands and penalties than to allow him to develop an
unhealthy character or destroy himself by going against what is just.
5. COURTEOUS
We give due respect to all regardless of their position or social
stature. We give to everyone what is due them. We are conscious of our
time and of our appointment. We never let others wait. We always honor
our commitments.
7. OBEDIENT
We respect GOD’s Commandments and all instructions, actions,
laws and ordinances from lawful authorities, our superiors and our elders.
We may disagree with the stand of others and argue our own stand
passionately and intensely, however, one a decision is made we obey
cheerfully as though it were our own provided that such instruction are not
violative of social and spiritual norms.
8. CHEERFUL
We are happy companion and are full of joy and good sense
of humor. We smile and laugh in the most difficult situations. We also
appreciate a joke done at our expense but never at the expense of
others. We express a feeling of gladness founded on the satisfaction of
having been of help to others.
10. BRAVE
Our passionate desire to serve GOD, Country and fellowmen empowers
us to overcome fear and timidity and gives us the strength to fight for what is
right no matter what the cost. Being brave does not only mean overcoming
the fear of bodily pain or death for a noble cause but also means being able
to say no in favor of what is right when everyone else is saying yes in favor of
what is wrong. Bravery also means to conquer ones self and the exercise of
self-control.
12. REVERENT
We have deep faith, hope, love and respect for GOD. This we
manifest in the performance of our religious obligations and in giving
selfless service to our fellowmen. We do not indulge in senseless religious
discussions and debates nor oblige others to practice our own faith. We
respect the religious belief of others.
After returning from a successful Leopard Hunt from Ibadan, An old African
Hunter approached Senior District Scout Commissioner in Nigeria, Held out
his Left Hand and greeted him saying “Owor Ogun”. Thus, recognizing the
Scout Officer as a mighty hunter worthy to take his place among other
hunters of the past and present.