The purpose of Scouting is…
“… to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.”
Welcome to Troop 505's home on the web! We are chartered to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Houston, Texas, and we are part of:
Twin Bayou District
Sam Houston Area Council
We are proud to be:
BSA Quality Unit since 1988
Pope Paul VI National Catholic Quality Unit since 2003
A Brief History of Troop 505
Boy Scout Troop 505, chartered to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, is part of the Golden Arrow District of the Sam Houston Area Council -- one of the largest Scout councils in the nation. We're told that the number "505" was chosen because it most closely resembled the letters "SOS" (in keeping with the Scout Motto, "Be Prepared")!
While St. Vincent has sponsored a Boy Scout troop since the mid 1940s, interest in leadership waned in the early 1980s and the troop charter lapsed. In 1986, interest in Scouting increased and the troop was rechartered. Since then it has grown from 7 Scouts to its present membership of over 40 Scouts.
We are very proud of the fact that of the first 7 Scouts registered in 1986, five have attained the highest rank in Scouting: Eagle Scout. Since its first charter in the 1940s, the troop has produced nearly 80 Eagle Scouts.
The gold star in the lower left hand corner of our troop flag is in honor of Gary S. Calnan, the first Troop 505 Scout who died in the service of this country. Gary earned his Eagle Scout award in 1959.
We are proud of our partnership with Cub Scouts Pack 505, which is also chartered by St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
Click here to be re-directed to their website.
Meetings
Troop meetings are held on Mondays at 7:15 p.m. Please check the Scoutbook calendar for the most current information.
PLC (Green Bar) meetings are for all Scouts with a leadership position or who are the rank of First Class and above. They are usually held monthly, on Mondays at 7:15 p.m.
Committee meetings for adult leaders are held once a month. They are usually scheduled on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. All parents of currently enrolled Scouts are welcome to attend. Read our weekly “Troop 505 News” newsletter and watch for emails from Scoutbook for details.
The Scout Oath
“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.”
The Scout Law
A Scout is:
TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.
OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.
CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.
CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home and community clean.
REVERENT. Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.