Boy Scout

Here is the record of Dad being a member of the Pfadfinderbund -- the Swiss equivalent of the Boy Scouts. I really like the photo of the young Marcel in Bern, 1935.

The rules for boy scouts (via Google Translate) are as follows:

1. The boy scout's word is true.
2. The boy scout is true.
3. The boy scout helps where he can.
4. The boy scout is a good friend.
5. The boy scout is courteous and chivalrous.
6. The boy scout protects animals and plants.
7. The boy scout obeys willingly.
8. The boy scout is brave and overcomes bad luck.
9. The boy scout is eager to work and frugal.
10. The boy scout is pure in thought, word and deed.

And excellent, timeless rules they are indeed. (The word 'frugal' is deservedly coming back into fashion.)

These sections of the card record the young Marcel attending some church and summer camps. He also passed a few scout exams, and -- most intriguingly -- was part of the troop that was given instruction by the 'cake master' (kuchenmeister).

Well, Dad, what do you remember most about being a boy scout?