One of the cores of Scouting is to learn, practice, and live the Scout Law, one point of which is “a Scout is friendly”. This encompasses the building of relationships, expanding friendships, and making community connections not only with those already in the Scouting program but also with the neighbors and communities around us. Defined in the handbook, a Scout being friendly means to offer “friendship to people of all races and nations, and respects them even if their beliefs and customs are different” from their own.
Our North Shore District Executive, Justin Brundin, along with his team of Scouters, have set out into our communities to live this part of the Scouting program. During my interview of Justin, I learned friendliness is part of who he is as a person, not just as a Scouter. His interest in learning and understanding people from all cultures, faiths, and ways of life goes beyond the parameters of Scouting. This is a common attribute of the many scouters in the North Shore District and Capitol Area Council.
Justin’s recent efforts included working with Waliur Rahman and Hesham Abdelghany at the Islamic Center of Brushy Creek to create two new units and bring more than 100 new youth to Scouting with the chartering of Pack 799 and Troop 799. The team is currently working with representatives at the Islamic Center of Lake Travis and the Islamic Center of Round Rock to build more connections. Working alongside Justin in this endeavor are Nore Shore District DEI Chair Ron Smith and several District Executives from other CAC districts: Brandon Colmark, Darlene Kohlenberg, Danielle Miller, and Scott Thomas. We are excited for their continued efforts and look forward to the relationships we will build through their endeavors! Thank you for all of your hard work.
To Pack 799 and Troop 799: Welcome to the Scouting community of North Shore District!
North Shore District Executive Justin Brundin at the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr Festival, held at Reunion Ranch, Georgetown, TX.
