The 37th Gombak Eagle Scout troop was established 30 years ago in Sekolah Menengah Kepong (On 1999 the school name code transform to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kepong due to changes on policy of Education Ministry), on 1974. It was known as 20th Kepong with only 25 members. Subsequently the troop member rose up to 150 in 1979. The 1st Camping was held in F.R.I.M (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia). On 1975, the troop held the 1st campfire, allocated in school.
On 1976 & 1978, the troop had organized hiking & camping trip at Gunung Takun. Year 1977, a Canob and Cycling trip to Kuala Selangor and Klang was been held.
It was a history made up when the troop won the competition of Kepong District Scouting programme in 1980. During the year, the troop begins to acquire den scout construction (scout hut) with the help from school principle, Wong Chong Choy (retired on 1996). In 1981, the troop name was changed to 20th Gombak by PPD. The troop had created a new advancement history when it registered with and joined the Eagle Scouts Association of United States; it was the 1st Malaysia scout troop to do so. However the troop is still fully under proposed programme of Malaysia Scout Union or Persekutuan Pengkap Malaysia. Therefore, the troop has been known as 20th Gombak Eagle Scout Troop.
Year 1982, five scouts from the committee participated Malaysia 5th Scout Jamboree and 7th Asia Pacific Jamboree at Kijing Campsite. On 1986, 2 scouts were accomplished King Scout status. Another camping was held on the same year at Templer Park and Port.Dickson beach.
On 1987, sixteen scouts were participated in Gombak District Jamboree at F.R.I.M. The next year, ten scouts took part in Thailand 5th Jamboree in Bangkok. 1989, four scouts committee participated Malaysia 7th National scouts Jamboree at Teluk Batik beach, Perak State.
In 1990, the troops activities was been halted for a long period, 22 scouts from the troop participated in Selangor State Jamboree at Temple Park. Not so long after, the troop has produced quite a number of King Scouts.
Year 1995, the troops name and scheme was changed again by PPD to 37th Gombak Eagle Scout Troop. At 1st, four out of the troop committee's members went for King Scout Selection Camp. On the same year, another seven scouts committee participated for King Scout Selection Camp again at Camp Kotaraya. On 1996, the troop has organized the 23rd Annual Campfires, with theme The Magical Powwow. It was a very successful campfire & scouts gathering.
On 1997, five out of the troop committee participated in 8th Asia Pacific Jamboree. The next year, two scouts was successfully accomplished King Scout status.
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The Scouting Gift
The Greatest gift to each and all
Is not a book, a bat or ball
But love we have for one another
To call our fellow scouts our brother
Whether they are far or near
To show we need them, and make it clear
To have a neighbour whos a friend
And hope this friendship never ends
The love of families around us
The hope of peace and joy around us
Nor the gifts in parcels gay
But a handshake, the scouting way
A ball Called Earth
Scout Country...
37th Gombak Eagle Scout Troop strategy:
Scout Country is a special place. It is neither here nor there.
It is a worldwide brotherhood held together by young people and adults who, to the best of our ability, strive to love and serve God; respect human dignity and the rights of individuals; and recognize our obligations to develop and maintain our potential.
Scout Country is also held together by parents. Their help at camps, fund raising activities, and other events is essential to our success. We thank you all.
In Scout Country, we do not expect you to be perfect or to know everything. We only ask that you do your best. We are all friends here. Brotherhood and Sisterhood respectedly.
Scout Country is a meeting room, a camp, an outdoor ramble, crafts and game, and much more. It is a day weve always dreamed would come or a day we'll never forget. It is a country where Beavers dream of becoming Cubs, leaders wishing they could become Scouts again. Scout Country is where adults feel as young as children while children grow into adults.
In Scout Country, we can walk in the rain, romp in the snow, enjoy songs, skits games and crafts, learn new skills, or just sit around a campfire with scouters and friends. It is a place to develop a sense of belonging, cooperation, accomplishment, self-reliance, and self-discipline. It is a place to learn and just as important, a place to have fun.
In fact, Scout Country is not a place, but a feeling of a belief.
It dwells in your heart and soul. Once you become a part of it, it will always be part of you.
