“The Foundation of Everything We Do”
What You Do
- •Be present at meetings and campouts when your schedule allows
- •Help maintain 2-deep leadership (youth protection)
- •Assist Trail Guides and support activities as needed
- •No formal committee role required—just show up and help
Why It Matters
This is where every great leader starts. Registered Adults make the troop safer, increase our capacity for adventures, and model engaged fatherhood. You're not "just a member"—you're the backbone of everything we do. Dad involvement is the #1 predictor of boy engagement.
Time Commitment
Whatever you're already giving + being "official"
Best fit for
Every dad—this role fits everyone who wants to be present
Next step
Talk to Bob Mattax or Jon Nichols
The Impact of Your Presence
More likely to earn A's in school
Less likely to have behavioral problems
More likely to enter college or find stable employment
Less likely to have a teen birth
Less likely to spend time in jail
Less likely to experience depression
Your presence matters more than you know—not because of what you do, but because you show up. Every meeting you attend, every campout you join, every conversation you have is building something that will last a lifetime in your son's heart and mind.
You Might Be Perfect for This If...
- ✓You want to be more involved in your son's Trail Life experience
- ✓You're not ready to commit to a committee role, but want to help
- ✓You have skills you'd love to share (woodworking, fishing, first aid, tech, etc.)
- ✓You value being a positive male role model
- ✓You like "being on call" rather than "always on duty"
- ✓You want to see what happens at meetings and campouts firsthand
- ✓You believe your presence in your son's life makes a difference
- ✓You want to build memories with your son that will last forever