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Một trong những nổ lực đầu tiên của Kha Đoàn Trần Quốc Tuấn Crew 179 cho năm 2007 để kiện toàn thông tin giữa các kha sinh với nhau và cập nhật các sinh hoạt hàng tuần cho các phụ huynh, chúng tôi đã thực hiện blogsite bsa179.blogspot.com, và hôm nay xin giới thiệu đến cùng quý phụ huynh, để cùng tham gia đóng góp ý kiến trong viêc hướng dẫn con em chúng ta và giúp cho LD Bách Việt càng lớn mạnh thêm.

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BSA Crew 179 Trần Quốc Tuấn

Who is Trần Quốc Tuấn?

Our BSA crew 179 has the honor to bear the name of the most venerated Vietnamese legendary hero, and a brilliant military strategist who defeated two Mongol invasions and became a cultural heroic icon among modern Vietnamese history.

Trần Quốc Tuấn was original name of a patriotic teenager that later became Hưng Đạo Vương, He was born in Nam Định in 1229 and died in 1300, Van Kiếp, Vietnam. He was King Trần Thái Tôn's nephew. Talented, energetic and very intelligent, Trần Quốc Tuấn was appointed commander-in-chief of the Đại Việt armed forces in 1283.

By the early 1280s the Vietnamese kingdom faced a growing threat from the Mongols under Kublai Khan, who had conquered China in the previous decade. The primary challenge to Vietnamese independence, however, came from the north. The Yuan (Mongol) dynasty, which had come to power in China in 1279, sent armies estimated at more than 300,000 soldiers to restore the Red River delta to Chinese rule. General Trần Hưng Đạo resisted stubbornly and eventually were able to drive out the invaders.

As members of crew 179 Trần Quốc Tuấn, we must know, learn more about his characters, his life, his philosophy, and his achievements. I encourge all of you to do researches and post your findings, your thoughts to this post. Happy learning :)

Methods and Ideals of Venturing

The Methods of Venturing are:

1. Leadership All Venturers are given opportunities to learn and apply proven leadership skills. A Venturing Crew is led by elected crew officers. The

Venturing Leadership Skills Course is designed for all Venturers and helps teach them in an active way to lead effectively.

Group Activities Venturing activities are interdependent group experiences in which success is dependent on the cooperation of all. Learning by "doing" in a group setting provides opportunities for developing new skills.

Adult Association The youth officers lead the crew. The officers and activity chairs work closely with adult Advisors and other adult leaders in a spirit of partnership. The adults serve in a "shadow" leader capacity.

Recognition Recognition comes through the Venturing advancement program and through the acknowledgement of a youth's competence and ability by peers and adults.

The Ideals Venturers are expected to know and live by the Venturing Oath and Code. They promise to be faithful in religious duties, treasure their American heritage, help others, and seek truth and fairness.

High Adventure Venturing's emphasis on high adventure helps provide team-building opportunities, new meaningful experiences, practical leadership application, and lifelong memories to young adults.

Teaching Others All of the Venturing awards require Venturers to teach what they have learned to others. When they teach others often, Venturers are better able to retain the skill or knowledge taught, they gain confidence in their ability to speak and relate to others, and they acquire skills that can benefit them for the rest of their lives as a hobby or occupation.

The Ideals of Venturing are expressed in the Venturing Oath and Code:

1. The Venturing Oath - As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to God and help strengthen America, to help others, and to seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world.
2. The Venturing Code - As a Venturer, I believe that America's strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people. I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life. I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it. I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life. I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.

The Venturing Sign - A raised right hand with the palm open, upper arm held horizontally and the forearm vertically. The right thumb is held slightly open, creating a "V."
The Venturing Hand Salute - A full-hand salute, with the pointer touching the forehead or hat brim.

What is "Venturing"

Venturing is a division of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women ages 14 through 21. Its purpose is to provide positive experiences to help youth mature and to prepare them to become responsible adults. It is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities. Sea Scouts are the nautical oriented part of this division. As of the end of 2004, the Venturing program was serving 280,584 Venturers with 65,504 crew level leaders in 21,135 crews.

When making a promise or oath, be sure you will keep what you are promising...

On my honor: You are stating your promise backed by your own personal worth.

• I will do my best: Only you know what your best truly is. Do not measure yourself against the accomplishments or laziness of peers - strive to surpass your own high standards and be proud when you know you've put in your best effort.
  
• To do my duty to God: Your duty to God is to follow the teachings of your religious leaders always.
  
• and my country: Every citizen has responsibilities to understand, defend, and improve his community. Duties include serving in public office, voting, protecting natural resources, and learning about our government system.
  
• and to obey the Scout Law; You are promising to follow these twelve points, not only in scouting, but in all areas of your life. You will use the Law as a compass to guide your decisions and actions.
  
• To help other people at all times; You will look for opportunities to help and will not pass someone by that you are capable of aiding. You will use your skills to assist anyone you meet and seek additional help if needed.
  
• To keep myself physically strong, You will nurture and protect your body, eating healthy food, exercising, getting rest, and avoiding harmful habits like drugs, tobacco, and alcohol. Maintaining your physical strength is required to do your best and fulfill the other points of this promise.
  
• mentally awake, You will exercise your mind by doing your best in school. You will explore your world and try to continually learn and then share your knowledge with others.
  and morally straight.
  
• You will maintain honest and open relationships with others. You will hold yourself to a high moral standard and be clean in your speech and actions while being faithful to your religious beliefs.

Scout Oath Ceremony at Overfelt Garden

Andrew and Alex Hoang declare Scout Oath with chairman Binh Le

during ceremony at Overfelt Garden, San Jose in Jan 27, 07

The Boy Scout Oath has three main clauses which are good to remember and may help you understand that the oath is meant to cover all parts of your life:

DUTY TO GOD AND COUNTRY: The core of your being is your relationship with God. Your family and religious leaders teach you about knowing and serving God and you do your duty by following their teachings and being a good family member. Your duty to your country is being a good citizen, obeying the laws, working to make it a stronger nation, and defending it and its principals.

DUTY TO OTHER PEOPLE: Doing your Good Turn each day, looking for people that could use a hand, and providing aid for community services are all ways to help others. We are obligated to help those that can not help themselves and helping with a cheerful spirit builds our own character.

DUTY TO SELF: Caring for yourself physically, mentally, and morally will result in a more rewarding life. Only you can control how you respond to challenges, hardships, and pleasures - and being strong in body, mind, and spirit will aid you in handling anything that comes your way.

Welcome to BSA Crew 179 Tran Quoc Tuan Blogsite

Hey Crew 179 members,

We, Boyscout/Girlscout Do a Good Turn Daily, and Be Prepared to share and spread the good deed to others. Happy Blogging

Trưởng Val T. Hoàng