I think it's cool to have a family tradition...I think most people do. I'm taking a kung-fu class soon with a 3rd generation Grand Master of Tiger Claw Kung Fu. Kung-fu has been in his family for 100 years! It means that he has this in his blood, spirit, mind...in every way in every day. That's why I'm such a huge Boy Scout advocate...I'm a third generation Eagle Scout. My grandpa was a lone Scout...he lived on a farm and STILL earned his Eagle Scout...he had more merit badges than anyone else in the family: 2 complete sashes. That is some serious dedication. My father followed, but got further into the Order of the Arrow then my grandpa, earing the Vigil Honor and Founders Award. How could I beat that? And it's not a negative feeling...just that feeling that I needed to do something great...to continue the family tradition and make a meaningful impact on the family line. My brother and I both have received our Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor, and Founders Award.
To make my impact I started a special Merit Badge Program in the hopes of helping Scouts reach Eagle Scout. To help other Scouts START their own family traditions. To help others make SCOUTING the best part of their lives.
I'm thinking about this right now because I'm asking myself, "What will my Son do?" I don't have kids yet, but it's fun to think about a 4th generation of greatness.
So now I ask YOU: what is your family tradition of greatness? Are you all Stanford Graduates? Do you all have Black Belts in Kempo? Do you all speak 3 languages? But more importantly, what can you do to contribute and expand this Family Dream?
See you at the top!
-Brian D Colwell
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