“A Good Turn is more than simple good manners. It is a special act of kindness.”
The Boy Scout Handbook, 11th Edition, p. 55
MISSION
Good Turn For Greenwich is a local call to service to improve our community through the volunteer efforts of Greenwich Scouting in collaboration with community and civic organizations by supporting and participating in 100 Good Turn projects in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of both the Boy Scouts of America (2010) and Greenwich Scouting (2012).
GOAL
Good Turns are intended to improve local issues such as healthy living, shelter, disaster relief, elderly, food collection, safety, public parks and open spaces.
OVERVIEW
Since its inception in 1910, members of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have learned to live the principles of the Scout Oath and Law through community services and "helping other people at all times." To expand upon the BSA's "Good Turn for America" program and to celebrate the monumental 100th Anniversaries of the BSA and Greenwich Scouting, Good Turn For Greenwich (GTFG) has been created, with Peter Tesei, First Selectman of the Town of Greenwich, serving as Chairman. GTFG officially launched on May 1st, 2010 with the Greenwich Scouting clean-up and conservation project on Island Beach and Great Captain’s Island.
Meeting the needs of the Greenwich community is dependent on its citizens to answer the call of volunteerism. Throughout its existence the BSA has partnered w
ith community organizations to charter Boy Scout Troops, Cub Scout Packs, Venturing Crews and Explorer Posts. Service learning is an integral part of the Scouting program and partnering with our local organizations as volunteers creates a win/win situation for everyone!
WHAT IS A GOOD TURN?
Good Turns may be big - helping out after floods or other disasters, recycling community trash, working on conservation projects, saving a life; or they can be small - thoughtful acts, helping a child cross a busy street, going to the store for an elderly neighbor, doing something special for a brother or sister, welcoming a new student to your school.
For Good Turn For Greenwich a "Good Turn" is defined as a service project benefiting our community or involving volunteers and Scouts from Greenwich Scouting.