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About Troop 9Boy Scout Troop 9 has been an active part of Downers Grove, Illinois since 1996. The Troop was granted its charter from the Boy Scouts of America in December of 1996 and the First Presbyterian Church of Downers Grove is our Chartering and Sponsoring Organization. Troop 9 is a member of the DesPlaines Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America, which provides services to Boy Scout Troops in the near western suburbs. The DesPlaines Valley Council has its offices at 811 W. Hillgrove Avenue in LaGrange, IL. The Council Telephone Number is (708) 354-1111. The Council is divided into three districts and Troop 9 is part of Tall Grass District which includes Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Lemont, Westmont, and Willowbrook. Troop 9 participates in many Council and District activities during the year. Troop 9 follows the Boy Scout concepts of patrol method and outdoor experience. Patrols teach scouts about group interaction, teamwork and citizenship. Boy Scouting has significant emphasis on the outdoors and appreciation of nature. Camping skills are practiced in the Troop to allow a lifelong enjoyment of camping and nature. We meet weekly at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Downers Grove. THE SCOUT LAW TRUSTWORTHY. A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him. LOYAL. A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation. HELPFUL. A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward. FRIENDLY. A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own. COURTEOUS. A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together. KIND. A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason. OBEDIENT. A Scout follows the rules of his family, school and Troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks the rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them. CHEERFUL. A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy. THRIFTY. A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property. BRAVE. A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh or threaten him. CLEAN. A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean. REVERENT. A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.
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