Welcome

2008 Camp Mack Morris

Honor Troop

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Scout Oath

Scout Law

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.

A Scout is:

Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind

Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent

Troop 6 Mission Statement is to develop in young people and adults a life of service to God and country, to others, and to self. We do this by holding up the Scout Law as a guide for personal conduct in all contexts. Our world can be a better place if we succeed in this process.

Troop History

St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Jackson, Tennessee has a 70 year history of supporting Scouting. Until November 2007, it has been over 20 years since there had been a Boy Scout troop at St. Mary's. Cub Scout Pack 6 at St. Mary’s has been a strong group and can now supply members for a Boy Scout troop. We are part of the West Tennessee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Central District.

General Information

We meet most Monday nights 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Manor, but check our calendar for details.

Annual dues of $15 includes insurance. Uniforms and handbooks are available at the Council Scout Shop. Scholarships are available.

Uniform

The uniform makes the Scout Troop visible as a force of good and creates a positive image in the community. Boy Scouting is an action program, and wearing the uniform is an action that shows each Scouts' commitment to the aims and purpose of Scouting.

Official Uniform, Class A, is available at the Scout Shop at 1995 Hollywood Drive, Jackson, Tennessee Troop T-shirts for informal events are available for purchase through the Troop Committee.

Adult Leadership

The activities are conducted under the supervision of adult leadership consisting of Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters. The troop encourages all adult leaders to be trained. The troop follows BSA rules for 2-deep leadership and the Guide to Safe Scouting. Leaders are trained in Youth Protection, Safe Swim, Safety Afloat, Safe Climb, CPR, and First Aid. Adult participation is encouraged at all Scout activities. Adult leaders are also required to attend the diocese's Virtus Training for youth protection.

Parents should read “How to Protect Your Child ”

Tom Carson Jones is our Scoutmaster. Mr. Jones in an Eagle Scout, former Cubmaster of Pack 6, current Council Treasurer and recently completed Wood Badge training. He as received the District Award of Merit, for his service to scouting. He is coordinator of Catholic Scouting for the Jackson Deanery, and has been honored with the Bronze Pelican and St. George Awards. Professionally Mr. Jones is a partner with Steele, Martin, Jones & Borgognoni, CPA . His other activities include March of Dimes, Jackson Chamber, and Leadership Jackson.

Assistant Scoutmasters include Ted Maxwell, Lee DeArmitt, Malissa DeArmitt, Sandy Jones, and Justin Talusan. Mr. Maxwell is a Jackson Police officer. He has been honored with the Bronze Pelican for his service to Catholic Scouting. Lee DeArmitt is an agent with the TBI, and has been an Assistant Den Leader for several years. Malissa DeArmitt, our newest leader, is an RN at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Sandy Jones was a Den Leader for 4 years with Pack 6 and a Troop Committee member with another troop for 2 years, before becoming an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 6. She has received the Bronze Pelican, Scoutmaster Training Knot, Den Leaders Knot, and Webelos Knot. She also serves as Activities Chairman for the Central District of the West Tennessee Area Council. Justin Talusan achieved the rank of Eagle in November 2007 and has joined Troop 6 as an ASM.

Troop Committee members have many years of experience. Mrs. Dawn Moore, Troop Committee Chairman, is currently the Cubmaster for St. Mary’s Pack 6. She has been recognized for outstanding Scouting leadership with the Bronze Pelican, St. George Medal, and Central District Cubmaster of the Year. Ms. Monica Haywood has served as Pack 6 Treasurer and Assistant Den Leader for many years and is now the Treasurer for Troop 6. Tammy Carter, our Secretary, as been a Den Leader for five years with Pack 6 and was named Central District Den Leader of the Year in 2006. She is a receipent of the Bronze Pelican. Mark Morley is an Eagle Scout and formerly a District Executive. Michael Solberg, our charter organization representative, is an Eagle Scout and Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus.