Scouting prepares boys for the future
Scout master and former Associate Justice Ramon Villagomez believes that scouting brings the important values in life to its young members as embodied in its law and oath.
“For example, part of the scout law teaches the boys how to be trustworthy, to be honest, to be hard working, to be helpful and kind,” he told Saipan Tribune.
The boy’s association with his group likewise instills team work in achieving a common goal. Such groupings also identify leaders among the youth and thus cultivating on the leadership skills of members.
Further, he said boy scouts protect the environment and uphold the right of people.
“So when they grow up, they already have a strong foundation for their future life,” he said.
According to Villagomez, the Boy Scout program in the CNMI counts the support of the community particularly the schools, the Rotary Club and churches.
They not only help the organization find new members but lend guidance to the group.
Its recruitment of young boys is also given emphasis in the CNMI.
“We are constantly doing that because as the boys get older and they leave the group, we have to bring in new boys. So we are constantly releasing and gaining boys through the years,” he said.
