Are scouts Freemasons?

Many Freemasons were once Scouts, or members of other organised youth organisations. In almost every County / Province there is a Lodge made up of Freemasons who have a particular interest in Scouting and these Lodges are all members of the Kindred Lodges Association or KLA.

What is the Masonic Eagle Scout Award?

MASONIC EAGLE SCOUT AWARD This distinctive and prized award is bestowed upon Eagle Scouts in recognition of their dedication to Scouting pursuits and achievement. The recipient receives the bronze citizenship medal approved by the BSA National Council, a commendation from Grand Lodge and a letter from the Grand Master.

Was Daniel Carter Beard a Mason?

Freemasonry’s relationship with the Boy Scouts started with a Freemason named Daniel Carter Beard. Beard was made a Mason in Mariner’s Lodge No. 67, New York City, NY, and later affiliated with Cornucopia Lodge 563, Flushing, NY. Beard exemplified the Masonic ideals throughout the Scouting program.

What is the 5th Law of the Scout Laws *?

5. A SCOUT IS COURTEOUS: That is, he is polite to all—but especially to women and children and old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous.

What is a Masonic award?

The Hiram Award is an award presented to a Master Mason who has served the Lodge and the Masonic Fraternity with devotion over and above the ordinary. It is the highest honor (other than being Master of the Lodge) that can be bestowed on a member of a Masonic Lodge.

What is the Eagle Scout Law?

There are 12 principles a Boy Scout lives by which is actually considered the Scout Law. “A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” So the first important lesson that all leaders can take from Scouts is the importance of values.

What is the Girl Scout pledge?

I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.