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Complete Meal Minute


 
This Minute is meant for Boy Scouts.
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What makes a good meal?

Well, the food pyramid of course. A good selection of nutritious items from all the food groups to ensure a well-rounded meal - some meat, vegetables, grains, and dairy.

But, there's one very important part of cooking that is not in the food pyramid.

complete mealSpice - without spice, food doesn't taste as good. The food is nutritious, but not very interesting to eat.
You might as well eat a brick of protein or packaged rations.

On the other hand, too much spice and the meal is not enjoyable. Take beef, carrots, and potatoes for example - filling and nutritious, the real substance of the meal. But, without at least a little salt and pepper, it's bland and boring. Using some garlic, curry, or ginger can completely change the taste.

Your troop is like a meal. You need substance and you need spice.

spice of lifeRealize that some people have more spice than others. Who contributes the spice in your troop? Is there a scout with orange shoes or orange hair? maybe a nose ring? Or, someone that the others are always trying to wake up in time for breakfast or trying to shut up at night? How about the scout that starts a campfire story and never does get to the end of it before everyone wanders off to bed? I bet you can think of some other scouts with spice in your troop.

These all add a little excitement. We don't remember all the scouts that jumped over the creek - we remember Taylor who fell in. We don't remember all the scouts that earned First Class in 7th grade - we remember Sammy who finally got around to it in 11th grade. We don't remember the 100 miles of hiked trail - we remember the half mile when Pat led us off it.

Without scouts making mistakes, being weird, or just cutting loose to have fun, Scouting can be pretty bland. It's still good stuff, but there's not much to write home about.

So, consider the scouts around you. Who contributes the spice and who provides the substance? I hope you realize it's not one OR the other - everyone adds some of both.

Don't forget that everyone has a different opinion of how much spice makes a good meal and how much is overkill. If the scout in charge lets you know you need to settle down - they're really telling you to shake a little less of the oregano on their meeting. When you are the one in charge, remember that some of your friends here might like a little more chili pepper in their meetings rather than strictly business all the time.
 
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 Feb 28, 2012 - Ray Burkett
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