Council Overview The Great Rivers Council, BSA, is one of 290 councils in America that exist to help mold young people into leaders and responsible citizens with high moral and ethical standards. For children the lure of Scouting is the fun of adventure, outdoor activities, and doing exciting things with kids their own age. Religious institutions, parent groups, fraternal organizations, service clubs and businesses join with us to make Scouting programs available. The Richard Knipp Service Center features a full service Scout Shop offering uniforms, badges, equipment and supplies, and is located at 1203 Fay St., Columbia MO 65201. This is also where the administrative work supporting our 3,200 volunteers and 7,800 youth members takes place. Our staff of Scouters are based in communities where they serve. The best way to contact them is on their council issued cell phone. If you are not in the Columbia area please use our toll free number, 1-800-SCOUTLAW [1-800-726-8852], to contact us. The Scout office fax number is 573-874-6846. Mission Statement
The mission of the Great Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime and to achieve their full potential by teaching them life skills and instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. 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. Scout Law
A Scout is Trustworthy.
A Scout tells the truth. He is honest, and he keeps his promises. People can depend on him. A Scout is Loyal.
A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation. A Scout is Helpful.
A Scout cares about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward. A Scout is Friendly.
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He offers his friendship to people of all races and nations, and respects them even if their beliefs and customs are different from his own. A Scout is Courteous.
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows that using good manners makes it easier for people to get along. A Scout is Kind.
A Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. Without good reason, he does not harm or kill any living thing. A Scout is Obedient.
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobeying them. A Scout is Cheerful.
A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy. A Scout is Thrifty.
A Scout works to pay his own way and to help others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property. A Scout is Brave.
A Scout can face danger although he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him. A Scout is Clean.
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He chooses the company of those who live by high standards. He helps keep his home and community clean. A Scout is Reverent.
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.
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The mission of the Great Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime and to achieve their full potential by teaching them life skills and instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. 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. Scout Law
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent. Mission Statement
The mission of the Great Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime and to achieve their full potential by teaching them life skills and instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. 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. Scout Law
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent. | 
