New Parent Orientation

�Troop 1424�March 6, 2022

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Troop

Information Meetings

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Today’s Agenda

• Introductions
• Scouting Acronyms
• BSA Purpose & Mission Statement
• Troop Committee
• Troop Equipment
• Finances / Fees / Fundraising
• Service Projects
• Courts of Honor
• Troop Calendar, Website, and Social Media
• Training
• Uniforms
• Youth Leadership
• Scout Conduct
• Volunteering

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• Boy Led and Boy Run - The Patrol Method
• Scoutmaster Corps
• Troop Meetings
• First Class Emphasis
• Annual Camping Program
• Scout Conduct Requirements
• Advancement / Merit Badges
• Order of the Arrow

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Introductions

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• Your Name

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• Name of your Scout(s)

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• Number of years involved in Scouting

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• What you hope to gain from this meeting

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• What you are most looking forward to in Boy Scouts

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Scouting Acronyms

Adults & General Scouts

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SM = Scoutmaster PL = Patrol Leader

ASM = Assistant Scoutmaster APL = Asst Patrol Leader

SM Corps = Scoutmaster Corps PLC = Patrol Leadership

SMS = Scoutmaster Specific Training FCE = First Class Emphasis

IOLS = Intro to Outdoor Leadership ILST = Intro to Leadership Skills for

Skills Training for Troops

MB = Merit Badge Arrow OA = Order of the

BOR = Board of Review PL = Patrol Leader

COH = Court of Honor APL = Assistant Patrol Leader

JTE = Journey to Excellence NYLT = National Youth Leadership

CO = Chartered Organization Training

MC = Master of Ceremonies NAYLE = National Youth Leadership

OA = Order of the Arrow CTF = Capture The Flag

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What is the Purpose of Scouting?

• Mission Statement

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

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• Scouting is the Nation’s largest Youth developmental organization providing a program that builds:
• Citizenship
• Physical Fitness
• Character Development

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• Scouting uses an outdoor program to teach:
• Self reliance through challenges
• Learning by doing (boy-led, boy-run)
• Working together by the patrol method
• Health & Fitness

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Troop Committee

Conducts the business of the troop and

supports the Scoutmaster and Scouts in

the delivery of the program.

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• Ensures that quality adult leadership is recruited and trained.

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• Provides adequate meeting facilities.

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• Advises the Scoutmaster on policies relating to Boy Scouting and the chartered organization.

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• Supports leaders in carrying out the program.

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• Is responsible for finances, adequate funds, and disbursements in line with the approved

budget plan.

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Troop Committee (cont’d)

• Obtains, maintains, and properly cares for troop property.

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• Ensures the troop has an outdoor program.

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• Serves on Boards of Review.

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• Supports the Scoutmaster in working with individual boys and problems that may affect the overall troop program.

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• Provides for the special needs and assistance some boys may require.

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• Helps with the Friends of Scouting campaign.

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• Assists the Scoutmaster with handling boy

behavioral problems.

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Committee Positions

• Chartered Organization Lead – Pastor Chris NHLC
• Chartered Organization Rep – Jody Court
• Committee Chair – Mary Morris
• Secretary – Open
• Treasurer – Nicole Gentry
• Advancement Chair – Jason Dean
• Equipment Coordinator – Brad Domonoske
• Outdoor Activities – John Dobias
• Fundraising Chair – Mary Morris/Open
• Parent/Unit Coordinator – Mary Morris/Open
• Chaplain – Elizabeth Hendrie
• ASMs – Jason Dean, Mike Morris, Mike Mosley, Damon Hendrie, John Dobias, Alex Dobias, Paul Doty, Reggie Early, Elizabeth White, Lisa Lim, Kyle Furhmann
• Scoutmaster – Alex Furhmann

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Troop Committee Meetings

• Location / Time
• New Hope Lutheran Church (NHLC) Once a month on Tuesday following monthly campout from 7:00 – 8:30pm

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• Structure
• Led by Troop Committee Chair
• All Parents are invited and encouraged to attend
• Leaders who are organizing a particular event on the agenda should attend
• Opportunity for a Scout or Adult to address a concern

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• Agenda
• Review & Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Reports from all Committee Members
• Patrol Leadership Council (PLC) / Scoutmaster Reports
• Fundraising and Special Events
• Campout feedback & planning

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SAVE THE DATE

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• WHAT: March 15th Committee Meeting

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• When: Tue, March 15th, 2022 7:00pm

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• Where: New Hope Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall

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Troop Equipment

• NHLC provides the Troop with storage space for on property

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• The Troop has a large utility trailer that is stored on NHLC property

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• Significant camping inventory
• Scout tents / Adult tents
• Stoves / Lanterns
• Cooking utensils
• Folding Tables
• Coolers / water jugs
• Propane for cooking
• Gear boxes

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Troop Finances

• Expenditures
• National BSA Dues (including Boys Life)
• BSA Insurance
• Procure & Maintain Troop Equipment
• Camping deposits & fees
• Awards & Recognition

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• Income
• Annual Scout dues
• Camping fees
• Troop Fundraising

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Scout Accounts

• Each Scout has a ‘theoretical’ Sub-account
• Credits
• Camping fees paid
• Fundraising income

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• Debits
• Campout fees
• Summer camp and / high adventure costs

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• Fundraising can be used to pay for semi-annual camping fees, summer camp, winter camp, high adventure camp

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• Fundraising balance is not refundable if a youth drops out of Scouting or transfers to another troop

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Troop Dues and Fees

► Expenditures (from Annual Dues)

 National BSA Dues (including Boys Life)

 BSA Insurance

 Procure & Maintain Troop Equipment

 Training Supplies

 Awards & Recognition

 Reimbursement for Training*

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► Expenditures (from Camping Fees)

 Camping entrance and campsite fees

 Groceries for campouts

 Fuel reimbursement*

* When approved by the Troop committee

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Annual Camping Fees Example

Start Scout Account with $85 deposit in August

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5 campouts scheduled for August thru December = $17 x 5 = $85

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Scout attends 3 campouts between August and December and is ‘charged’ $17 x 3 = $51

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Scout Account balance in December = $34

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$51 payment required in January to ‘replenish’ the Scout camping account to $85

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Individual Campout Fees

• Specific Campout Surcharge
• Cost varies depending on the campout and collected in advance of the specific campout for which the surcharge is applied.

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• Long Term Camp Fees
• Cost varies depending on camp and location
• Typically $300-$500 for summer camp depending on transportation
• Typically $200-$300 for winter camp

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• High Adventure Fees
• Cost varies depending on camp and location
• Cost includes travel and meals
• Generally between $1200 - $2500 depending on the

location

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Fundraising 1 of 2

• Flag Fundraiser
• 85% of each Flag goes to the Scout
• 15% of each Flag goes to Troop account

7 Flag Display Days

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Presidents Day Memorial Day

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Flag Day July 4th

Labor Day September 11

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Veteran’s Day

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Fundraising 2 of 2

• Scout fair coupon books
• 100% of proceeds go to Scout account
• Usually around $3-$4 / coupon book in proceeds to the Scout account

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• Randall’s / Kroger / Amazon
• Good neighbor / Community Rewards / Smile program proceeds go to Troop account
• Link your Randall’s/Kroger/Amazon accounts to Troop 1424 today!!!

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• Pay down camping fees
• It is possible to pay annual camping fees and summer camp fees through active participation in fundraising activities

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Service Projects

• Troop participates in many service projects
• Most ranks require service hours for advancement
• Roughly one service project per month
• We lead the district in service hours annually

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• Examples
• Missouri City Green (Trash-off, recycling, storm drain markers)
• Missouri City Police Stuff the Squad car food drive
• Missouri City Police Fallen Officers memorial

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• SHAC Scouting for Food
• Houston Food Bank

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Courts of Honor

• Opportunity to recognize Scouts for Rank advancement and completion of Merit Badges

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• Scout serves as the ‘Master of Ceremonies’ (MC)

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• Three Courts of Honor per year
• September, January, and May

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• Agenda
• Covered dish provided by each family/each Patrol assigned side dish, drinks/ice, desserts
• Opening ceremony
• Presentation of Awards
• Recognition of Youth and Adult leaders
• Campout / High Adventure presentation
• Special Presentations / Guest Speaker
• Closing ceremony

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SAVE THE DATE

• WHAT: Court of Honor

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• When: Tue, April 19, 2022

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• Where: New Hope Lutheran Church 6:30pm (Scouts arrive at 6pm to set-up)

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Troop Calendar

• Planning Sessions in Summer to set the annual Calendar
• SM/ASM develop camping options, PLC develops the camping plan and calendar
• Committee reviews and approves the calendar

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• Reviewed at monthly committee meetings

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• Subject to change at any time, i.e. any printed version of the calendar is obsolete when printed since the official calendar is located on our Troop Website www.bsatroop1424.com

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Troop Website

• Official Troop calendar
• Troop news including newsletter
• Over 5000 pictures and videos of previous Troop campouts and events
• Resources
• List of Eagle Scouts, Eagle projects, camping locations, campout planner, this orientation presentation, etc.
• Links to other Scouting resources

www.bsatroop1424.com

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Troop Twitter Account

Follow the Troop Twitter Account to get Troop news and updates from Events and Campouts

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Great way to keep up with goings-on at the campout and other events if you are not able to attend

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@troop1424

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Troop ‘remind’ texting service

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Subscribe to the Troop remind texting service

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@troop1424

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Adult Duty Roster

• Listing of 10 monthly campouts and many other Troop events (meetings, service projects, fundraisers) that require adult leaders

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• Maintained via a sign-up genius link on Troop website

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• Great way to see where help is needed for upcoming events and campouts

www.bsatroop1424.com

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Training for Adults

• Committee Members
• Youth Protection Training (YPT) Required for all adults renews every 2 years, This is Scouting, Boy Scout Fast Start, Troop Committee Challenge

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• Scoutmaster / Assistant Scoutmaster
• YPT, This is Scouting, Boy Scout Fast Start, Scoutmaster Position Specific Training (SMS), Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS), Weather Hazards, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Climb on Safely, Trek Safely, CPR and First Aid, and Wilderness First Aid

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• Other Leadership Training Opportunities
• University of Scouting
• Wood Badge for the 21st Century

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Many of the courses are available online

at www.my.scouting.org

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https://www.samhoustonbsa.org/training-schedule

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IOLS

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Training for Campouts 1 of 5

• First Aid & CPR / AED
• Every Troop event is required to have at least one registered adult with current First Aid and CPR/AED training in attendance
• Training is available from Red Cross, American Heart Association, and other organizations.

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• Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
• Every backcountry campout is required to have at least one registered adult with current WFA training. Training is a two day course and is valid for two years.
• All high adventure bases require a WFA-trained attendee. Philmont requires two trained persons (can be youth) per crew.
• Currently have only 4 adults in the Troop with this training.

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Training for Campouts 2 of 5

• Safe Swim Defense
• Every campout that involves water activities or around a body of water requires at least one adult with Safe Swim Defense training. Training is on-line and valid for 2 years.
• Troop recommends a minimum ratio of one Safe Swim trained adult to every 6 Scouts for every activity.
• It is imperative that all adults on a troop outing involving water activities know the swimming ability of all Scouts and Adults attending the event.

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• Safety Afloat
• Every campout that involves watercraft (canoe, kayak, rowboats, rafts, tubes, sailboats, motorboats (including waterskiing) requires at least one adult with current Safety Afloat training.
• Training is on-line and valid for two years.

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Training for Campouts 3 of 5

• BSA Trained Lifeguard
• Troop recommends that a BSA-trained Lifeguard (Scout or Adult) attend all outings involving water activities.
• BSA Lifeguard training is usually available at Summer Camp.
• The Troop does not currently have a BSA trained Lifeguard.

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• Swim Test
• Troop highly recommends every Scout and Adult attending an outing involving water activities have taken a swim test.
• Three categories of swimming ability – Swimmer, Beginner, Non-swimmer.
• All beginners and non-swimmers need to be paired with an adult who is classified as a swimmer (passed the swim test) and also maintain two-deep leadership at all times.
• Swim test requires jumping into water over-your-head feet first, swimming 75 yards with any forward stroke, then swimming 25 years using an elementary backstroke, and demonstrate ability to float.
• Results must be certified by a Lifeguard

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Training for Campouts 4 of 5

• Weather Hazards
• Every Troop outing requires at least one adult with current Weather Hazards training.
• Training may be taken online and is valid for two years.

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• Climb on Safely
• Required for any Troop outing that involves a climbing activity.
• Does not provide climbing instruction.
• BSA Climbing Instructor required to instruct/supervise climbing.

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Training for Campouts 5 of 5

• Trek Safely
• Required for any Troop outing that involves backcountry hiking or backpacking. This is on-line training.

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• Shooting Sports
• NRA-trained Instructor and Range Safety Officer required.
• Range must be approved by SHAC Shooting Sports Committee.

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Many of the courses are available online at www.my.scouting.org

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Training for Youth

• Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST)
• Delivered twice yearly by the Troop to Youth in a Leadership position
• Ideally held right after elections for maximum effectiveness for newly elected / appointed leaders.
• Training is organized by SM, ASMs, and SPL.

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• National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
• Delivered in December and June by the Council
• Requires completion of ILST training and nomination of the SM

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• National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE)
• Delivered at Philmont, Sea Base, Northern Tier, and The Summit
• Only ILST & NYLT graduates and by nomination of SM

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• Powder Horn April 28-May 1, 2022  |  Camp Strake

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• Powder Horn is an action-packed, hands-on course that helps Scouts and Scouters learn how to implement high adventure activities into their troop

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Uniforms 1 of 4

• Class A Uniform
• Khaki Scout Shirt (Long or short sleeve)
• Troop patch provided
• Rank patch
• Proper placement of all patches
• Convertible Pants (long or short)
• Scout socks
• Scout belt
• Boy Scout Handbook(*)
• Boy Scout cap is optional
• Hiking boots or Shoes are recommended
• Neckerchief not required
• No gym shorts

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(*) Recommend spiral bound handbook rather than paperback

version. It will have to last 7 years!

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Uniforms 2 of 4

• Class B Uniform
• Troop Red T-shirt
• Any other Boy Scout T-shirt
• Convertible pants or Jeans style pants / shorts
• Gym style shorts may be appropriate depending on the activity
• Hiking boots or shoes
• Tennis shoes are usually ok
• Crocs and open toed shoes are discouraged for safety reasons
• and may not be allowed for certain camps.

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• Class B T-shirt provided to Scouts upon joining Troop
• Additional Class B T-shirts and Dri-Fit synthetic T-shirts available available for purchase

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Uniforms 3 of 4

• Troop Weekly Meetings
• Class A Uniform

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• Board of Review
• Class A Uniform (merit badge sash suggested)
• Star, Life, and Eagle BOR merit badge sash is required

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• Court of Honor
• Class A Uniform (merit badge sash suggested)

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Uniforms 4 of 4

• To / from Campouts
• Class A shirt
• Convertible pants or jeans (long or short)

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• At Campouts
• Class B shirt
• Convertible pants, jeans, or gym shorts as appropriate

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• Fundraising / Service Projects
• Depends on activity
• Selling popcorn, Scout fair coupon books, scouting for food Class A shirt and convertible pants or jeans
• Work activity Class B
• Other activities will be decided on case-by-case basis

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Youth Leadership 1 of 13

• Elected Positions
• Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leader(s) (ASPL)
• Patrol Leader (PL)
• Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) **

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• Appointed Positions
• Troop Guide, Quartermaster, Scribe, Librarian, Historian, Chaplain Aide, Instructor, OA Representative
• Appointed by SPL
• Serve 6 months in position
• Den Chief(s) appointed by the Scoutmaster

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** APL is not an officially recognized position of

responsibility for rank advancement.

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Youth Leadership 2 of 13

• Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)

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• Minimum requirements to be considered for position:

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• First Class, Star, Life, or Eagle Rank
• At least 14 years old
• Member of the Troop for at least 1 year
• Completion of NYLT Training
• Must have served as SPL or ASPL in the past. Patrol leaders may be considered as candidates with Scoutmaster approval.

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Reference March 2016 Troop Elections

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Youth Leadership 3 of 13

• Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)

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• Expectations while holding the Position:

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• Troop Level ILST Training is mandatory
• Attend 90% of Troop events including meetings & campouts
• Attend all Patrol Leadership Council (PLC) meetings

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Reference March 2016 Troop Elections

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Youth Leadership 4 of 13

• Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)

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• Minimum requirements to be considered for position:

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• First Class, Star, Life, or Eagle Rank
• At least 13 years old
• Member of the Troop for at least 1 year

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Reference March 2016 Troop Elections

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Youth Leadership 5 of 13

• Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)

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• Expectations while holding the Position:

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• ILST Training as ASPL is mandatory
• National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is highly recommended and required to run for SPL
• Attend 90% of Troop events including meetings & campouts
• Attend all Patrol Leadership Council (PLC) meetings

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Reference March 2016 Troop Elections

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Youth Leadership 6 of 13

• Patrol Leader

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• Minimum requirements to be considered for position:

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• 12 Years old, or with approval of the Scoutmaster
• Second Class rank or higher
• Member of the Troop for at least 6 months

Reference March 2016 Troop Elections

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Youth Leadership 7 of 13

• Patrol Leader

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• Expectations while holding position:

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• Attend a minimum of 75% of weekly troop meetings (3 out of 4 every month)
• ILST Training as Patrol Leader is mandatory
• Attend a minimum of 75% of the monthly campouts (3 out of every 4)
• Attend all Patrol Leadership Council (PLC) meetings.

Reference March 2016 Troop Elections

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Youth Leadership 8 of 13

• Assistant Patrol Leader

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• Minimum requirements to be considered for position*:

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• At least 11 years old
• Tenderfoot rank or higher
• Member of the Troop for at least 6 months

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* APL may be selected by PL rather than by election of patrol members.

Reference March 2016 Troop Elections

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Youth Leadership 9 of 13

• Assistant Patrol Leader

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• Expectations while holding position

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• Attend a minimum 50% of all weekly troop meetings every month (2 out of every 4)
• ILST Training is mandatory
• Attend a minimum of 50% of the monthly campouts (2 out of every 4)
• Attend PLC Meetings

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Reference March 2016 Troop Elections

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Youth Leadership 10 of 13

• Appointed Positions

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• Minimum requirements to be considered for position:

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• At least 11 years old
• Scout rank or higher
• Member of the Troop for at least 6 months

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Reference March 2016 Troop Elections

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Youth Leadership 11 of 13

• Appointed Positions

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• Expectations while holding position

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• Attend a minimum of 75% of all weekly troop meetings every month (3 out of every 4)
• ILST Training is mandatory
• National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is recommended
• Attend a minimum of 75% of the Patrol Leadership Council (PLC) meetings

Reference March 2016 Troop Elections

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Youth Leadership 12 of 13

• New Scout Patrol Leader / Asst Patrol Leader

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• Minimum requirements to be considered for position:
• First 6 months after joining the Troop the New Scout Patrol will be led by a Troop Guide acting as the Patrol Leader (PL).

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• New Scout may be elected or appointed as Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) for first 6 months.

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• After 6 months the APL assumes the PL position, or a new PL and APL are elected.

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• After the first year as a Patrol, the requirements for PL and APL are the same as all other Patrols.

Reference March 2016 Troop Elections

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Youth Leadership 13 of 13

• New Scout Patrol Leader / Asst Patrol Leader

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• Expectations while holding position:

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• Attend a minimum of 75% of weekly troop meetings (3 out of 4 every month)

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• ILST Training as Patrol Leader is mandatory

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• Attend a minimum of 75% of the monthly campouts (3 out of every 4)

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• Attend all Patrol Leadership Council (PLC) meetings.

Reference March 2016 Troop Elections

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Scout Conduct Requirements

• Behavior
• Follow the Scout Oath and Law
• Respect for all Adults and Scoutmasters
• No Bullying Pledge
• Report bullying or safety concerns to adults immediately

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• Youth Leadership
• Follow and respect the Patrol Method and Youth Leadership.

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• Parental support
• Parental support requested for Scout conduct requirements.

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• Youth training
• Totin’ chip required for knives and wood tools.
• Fireman chip required for matches and fire-building.

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General Prohibitions

• Guide to Safe Scouting
• Prohibited activities: paint ball, four wheelers, handguns, propane equipment in tents, etc
• Prohibited items: fireworks, personal firearms or archery equipment, fixed-blade knives, large folding knives, sling shots, air and air-soft guns, tobacco products, alcohol, tomahawks, liquid-fueled equipment, pornography

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• Electronic games and phones generally are OK while traveling, but

must be left in the vehicles after arrival at the campsite.

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• Parental support is requested to keep prohibited items from Troop

activities.

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“Big blades in small hands mean big trouble.”

Mr. Schultz

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Scout Conduct Consequences

• Verbal Warning by an Adult/Scoutmaster
• Incidents investigated by two adults (two-deep leadership) unrelated to the scouts
• Serious incidents include the Scoutmaster and Committee Chair
• Progressive Consequences
• Loss of activity participation privileges (time-out)
• Loss of items (knives, matches, prohibited items)
• Extra duties
• Restrict movement, i.e., must be accompanied by an adult
• Call to parents. Have roster with phone numbers
• Request for parents to pick-up their Scout from the event
• Suspension from Troop activities
• Expulsion from the Troop
• Consequences can be additive, i.e., multiple offenses or a call to parents can lead to scout suspension.
• No Corporal Punishment.

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Adult Leadership

We ask that at least one Parent / Guardian for each Scout be a registered leader with the Troop. In order to volunteer you just need to fill out an application and fulfill the training requirements for the position.

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• Troop committee positions
• Assistant Scoutmasters (always need more)
• Lead Troop Event or Campout
• Attend Campouts

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“Volunteers are not paid – not because they are

worthless, but because they are priceless.”

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Troop Committee Needs

• Membership Coordinator
• Training Coordinator
• Outdoor Coordinator
• Secretary
• Journey To Excellence (JTE) Coordinator
• BOR volunteers

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Quotes on Volunteering

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”

Winston Churchill

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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”

Helen Keller

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“No-one can do everything, but everyone can do something”

Unknown

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“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

Mahatma Gandhi

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“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”

Elizabeth Andrew (Australian Teacher and Politician)

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“Life’s most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”

Martin Luther King, Jr.

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TRANSITION

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BOY-LED AND BOY-RUN

• “The troop is actually run by its youth leaders. With the guidance of the Scoutmaster and assistants, they plan the program, conduct troop meetings, and provide leadership among their peers.”

Troop Committee Guidebook

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• This is very different than Cub Scouts. It takes a while to fully understand and appreciate the difference between an adult led and run organization like Cub Scouts and a youth led and run organization like Boy Scouts, but once you see it in action and watch the growth in the boys you too will understand the power of the concept.

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• The boys are allowed room to grow and sometimes fail. That means that there can be chaos at times but that is our challenge – to help the Youth leaders overcome the chaos on their own by coaching them not fixing it for them.

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• What adults do is just as important to a boy-led Troop as what adults don’t do

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• Adults should employ guided discovery. Guide the youth to find their own answers

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• Train the boys then hand them the reins of power

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The Patrol Method

• The Troop is Boy-Led and Boy-Run. For this to work the underlying structure is “The Patrol Method”
• Patrols meet regularly and function as a group
• This is particularly important on campouts
• The meal plan and duty roster are developed by the Patrol
• Patrol Leader (PL) has the responsibility to lead the Patrol during the campout
• Others need to respect the authority of the PL
• PL may not abuse their leadership position
• When there are problems during a campout the first person for a Scout to go to is the PL
• If the problem is not resolved by the PL then the PL should go to the SPL for help
• Only really difficult problems should be brought to the Scoutmaster or an adult’s attention
• When a Scout comes to an adult with a problem, the first question to ask is “have you asked your patrol leader?”
• In cases of bullying, injury, or danger the Scout should contact any Troop adult immediately and alert them to the problem

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Scoutmaster Corps

• Works directly with the Scouts to provide the program for the troop.

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• Trains boy leaders by providing direction, coaching and support.

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• Can be male or female, but must

be at least 18 years of age.

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• Is appointed by the head of the

chartered organization and approved by the Committee Chair.

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Scoutmaster / Assistant �Scoutmaster Responsibilities

• Trains and guides boy leaders.

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• Obtains training for the Scoutmaster / Assistant Scoutmaster position.

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• Works with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys.

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• Uses the methods of Scouting to achieve the Aims of Scouting.

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Weekly Troop Meetings

• Location / Meeting Schedule
• NHLC Fellowship Hall / Gym – Every Tuesday from 7-8:30pm except the Tuesday following a campout.

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• Structure
• Led by Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
• Attendance is not required but strongly encouraged

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• Agenda
• Opening & Flag Ceremony
• Announcements
• Learn about Scout Skill(s)
• Merit badges
• Patrol Meetings (plan for activities and campouts)
• Activity
• Closing Ceremony

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Patrol Leadership Council (PLC) Mtgs

• Location / Meeting Schedule
• NHLC Gym – Monthly on the Tuesday following a campout from 7-8:30pm.

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• Structure
• Led by Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
• ASPL(s) in attendance
• Appointed boy leaders in attendance
• Patrol and Assistant Patrol Leaders in attendance

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• Agenda
• Plan program and Troop meetings for next 2 months
• Reports from PLC members
• Feedback from previous campouts
• Planning for future campouts

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Scoutmaster Corps Meetings

• Location / Meeting Schedule
• Monthly typically on first Sunday of the month from 1:30 – 2:30pm right before the FCE class / MB workshops
• Meet at NHLC Fellowship Hall

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• Agenda
• Life to Eagle Coaches and Status
• Training for ASMs
• Camping program
• High Adventure plans
• Youth leaders
• FCE / Rank Advancement
• Merit Badges
• PLC / Troop / Patrol meetings

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First Class Emphasis (FCE) Program

• Purpose is to guide new Scouts to earn First Class rank within first 12 – 18 months

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• Led by ASMs

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• Older Scouts encouraged to teach the Skills to the Younger Scouts

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• Work on all requirements through First Class Rank

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• Usually held at NHLC on First Sunday of the month from 2:00-4:00pm

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SAVE THE DATE

• WHAT: April 3^rd First Class Emphasis (FCE) and ILST (Introduction to Leadership Skills) for newly appointed leaders

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• WHEN: Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, 2pm – 4pm

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Annual Camping Program

• Monthly Campouts
• 10 per year
• Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
• August campout is a Lock-in before School starts
• Local and regional Scout camps, State parks, etc
• Long Term Campouts
• Winter camp is usually 4-5 days long in Dec
• Summer camp is usually one week in June/July
• Family Campouts
• Local State Park and all family members are invited
• BSA High Adventure Bases
• Philmont, Florida Sea Base, Northern Tier, The Summit
• Scouts 14 and older (a few cases 13 and older)

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Requirements to attend a Campout 1 of 2

• Scouts
• Be a registered member of the Troop
• Invited Guest that is a registered member of another Troop
• Submit medical forms appropriate for campout duration
• Signed consent form (section “A-B” of health forms)
• Agree to behavior expectations and bullying pledge and have the approval of the Scoutmaster.
• If attending high adventure campout must submit Health Form C

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Requirements to attend a Campout 2 of 2

• Adults
• Current Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required
• Registered member of the Troop is required
• Submit medical forms appropriate for campout duration
• Current Tetanus shot (within last 10 years)
• Familiar with Guide to Safe Scouting

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• Invited on select campouts and must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian.

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• Responsibilities
• Two deep leadership and YPT compliance at all times.
• Monitoring of Scout activities during campout for safety and compliance with the campout plan and the Guide to Safe Scouting.
• Responsible for the entire group – not just your Scout – for the duration of the campout.
• Driver is responsible for all youth assigned to that vehicle whenever transporting youth during a campout or other event.
• A minimum of four adult leaders should attend every campout so that the group can be split and two deep leadership can be maintained.
• Can come late or leave early only when cleared in advance with the campout leader.

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Adults Attending Campouts 2 of 2

• Transporting Scouts (Campout or Troop event)
• Ideally two adults per vehicle. This is not possible in most cases so the driver should endeavor to stay within sight of at least one other vehicle with another leader on board
• If the driver with only one adult in the vehicle needs to stop for some reason, a second vehicle with another adult leader should also stop.
• Camp out plan should have a list of all adult cell numbers.

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Frequent Monthly Campouts

• Enchanted Rock State Park Fredericksburg, TX
• LBJ State Park Stonewall, TX
• Village Creek State Park Lumberton, TX
• Double Lake Recreational Area Coldspring, TX
• USS Lexington Corpus Christi, TX
• Canoeing on San Marcos River San Marcos, TX
• Webelos Woods at Camp Mauritz Ganado, TX
• Camp-o-Ree at Camp Mauritz Ganado, TX
• Quintana Beach Quintana, TX
• Colorado Bend State Park Lampasas, TX
• Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Rockport, TX
• Brazos Bend State Park Damon, TX
• Goose Island State Park Rockport, TX
• Huntsville State Park Huntsville, TX

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SAVE THE DATE

• WHAT: March Monthly Campout

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• WHEN: Fri, Mar 25th 6pm – Fri, Mar 25^th departure 6:30pm from NHLC

• WHERE: Bovay Scout Ranch, County Rd 317, Navasota, TX 7786

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SAVE THE DATE

• WHAT: April Monthly Campout

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• WHEN: Fri, Apr 9^th - through Sun, Apr 10th, 2022

• WHERE: Brazos Bend SP

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• PROGRAM: Swimming, Fishing, Biking, Astronomy, Geocache, ALLIGATORS!!!!

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Long Term Camps 1 of 2

• Long Term Camps = Unique Challenges
• Conduct expectations and potential consequences are unchanged
• Expectations do need to be reiterated up front
• Scouts are expected to follow camp rules and programs
• Utilize Youth Leadership and older scouts to manage the group to meet expectations. Many will rise to meet these responsibilities.
• Modulate additional expectations to match Scout maturity
• Consider relaxing additional expectations as scouts become familiar with the camp layout and routine
• Make sure Scouts understand that relaxed expectations = greater responsibility on their behalf

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Long Term Camps 2 of 2

• Long Term Camps = Unique Challenges
• Scouts should be encouraged to attend events and classes, but ultimately participation and advancement are the Scout’s responsibility.
• Control electronics, especially cell phones. Confiscate if found.
• Long term camps are full of fun and adventure. They are also great opportunities for Scouts to ‘grow-up’ and learn independence, responsibility and in some cases leadership. That can be difficult at times, especially for the younger Scouts. Homesickness is a part of almost every long term camp. This is generally handled at camp by the Youth leaders and adults and usually once the afflicted Scout is engaged in activities they are running around with a smile on their face in no time.
• Buddy system should be stressed.

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“A bored Scout can be like a bored puppy. Destructive.”

Mr. Schimanski

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Recent High Adventure Treks

• Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico (2021)
• The Summit Bechtel Reserve, West Virginia (2018)
• Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico (July 2016)
• The Summit Bechtel Reserve, West Virginia (2015)
• Skymont Scout Reservation, Tennessee (2013)
• Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico (2012)
• Northern Tier OKPIK, Ely, Minnesota (Dec 2011)
• Florida Sea Base, Florida Keys (2011)
• Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch Cavalcade (2010)
• Camp Daniel Boone, NC (2009)

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Future High Adventure Treks

• Philmont, New Mexico (Summer 2023)

Where will we go next is up to the Scouts!

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Advancement 1 of 4

• Rank – Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class,

First Class, Star, Life, Eagle

• Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class ranks are skill-based
• Star, Life, and Eagle ranks require more advanced skills (merit badges) and leadership
• Rank requirements
• Can be found in Boy Scout Handbook
• All new Scouts are subject to the new 2016 requirements
• Accomplishment of each requirement will be recorded in Handbook
• Sign-off on requirements by Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster
• Scoutmaster Conference after all requirements are completed
• Board of Review (BOR) after Scoutmaster conference
• Recorded in Troop records and BSA Internet Advancement system after BOR and awarded at next Court of Honor

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Advancement 2 of 4

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• Advancement is individual, not as a group, den, or patrol

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• Boys advance at their own pace, generally the harder they work the faster they advance

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• Troop has structured First Class Emphasis (FCE) program to help Scouts reach First Class rank within 12-18 months of joining the Troop

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Advancement 3 of 4

• Scoutmaster Conference
• Between Scout and Scoutmaster or ASM
• Requirement is to ‘participate’ in a Scoutmaster conference but it is also a good opportunity for the SM/ASM to discuss the rank requirements with the Scout
• Scout will need to request a Scoutmaster conference
• Class A Uniform should be worn and the Scout should be prepared to discuss the rank requirements.
• Usually held at weekly Tuesday Troop meetings

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Advancement 4 of 4

• Board of Review (BOR)
• Board comprised of 3 Adult committee members
• Cannot include Parent / Guardian of Scout
• Does not include the Scoutmaster
• Class A Uniform (Shirt, pants, sash, socks, and all patches)
• Discuss achievements and discuss points of the Scout Law, Scout Oath, Scout Motto, Scout Slogan, and Outdoor Code.
• Sign-off in Scouts’ handbook by all three Adult members of BOR
• Board of Review completion document prepared by and signed off by BOR and submitted to the Advancement coordinator
• Rank achievement and dates recorded in Troop records and BSA Internet advancement.

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Merit Badges 1 of 8

• 138 Merit Badges currently offered by BSA
• Merit Badge books available at the Scout Shop
• Requirements and Workbooks available online at www.meritbadge.org
• Many of the Merit Badge books are available on the Kindle bookstore for around $5
• Requirements handbook (requirements for all merit badges) available in hard copy at Scout Shop or online on the Kindle bookstore.
• 14 of the Merit Badges are required to earn Eagle Scout rank or “Eagle-required” Merit Badges
• Swimming and First Aid are fundamental

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Merit Badges 2 of 8

• Eagle Required Merit Badges
• First Aid
• Citizenship in the Community
• Citizenship in the Nation
• Citizenship in the World
• Communication
• Personal Fitness
• Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving
• Environmental Science
• Personal Management
• Swimming or Hiking or Cycling
• Camping
• Family Life
• Cooking
• Citizenship in Society

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Merit Badges 3 of 8

• Merit Badges are awarded by the troop

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• Generally Four Methods to earn Merit Badges described on the following slides.

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Merit Badges 4 of 8

• Merit Badges taught by Troop
• Group - Signup for merit badge classes offered by Troop in Fall & Spring
• Individual - Contact Merit Badge Counselor
• Prepare blue card
• Attend Merit badge classes
• Complete the requirements
• Sign-Off by Merit Badge counselor
• Review with SM and obtain sign-off as Unit Leader
• Turn-in blue card to Advancement Coordinator
• Keep Scout portion of Blue card
• Receive Merit Badge at Court of Honor

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Merit Badges 5 of 8

• Merit Badges at Summer / Winter Camp
• The Troop will prepare a signup roster for everyone attending Camp
• Scouts attend classes while at Camp
• Camp keeps the attendance and completion of requirements records and sends to the Troop after Camp
• Get a copy of the Camp records before leaving Camp
• Merit Badge list sent by the Camp is reviewed by the Troop and any missing requirements are checked with Scouts
• If necessary the Troop will contact the Camp about inaccuracies in the records
• If Scout would like the opportunity to complete the requirements the Troop may be able to provide a Counselor to complete the MB.
• Advancement Chair will enter records into Troop records and Internet Advancement.
• Receive Merit Badge at Court of Honor

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Merit Badges 6 of 8

• Merit Badges taught by District / Council
• Merit Badge days offered by District or Council
• Signup for merit badge classes offered by District or Council
• Normally we will register as a Troop
• Prepare blue card
• Attend Merit badge classes
• Complete the requirements
• Sign-Off by Merit Badge counselor
• Review with SM and obtain sign-off as Unit Leader
• Turn-in blue card to Advancement Chair
• Keep Scout portion of Blue card
• Receive Merit Badge at Court of Honor

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Merit Badges 7 of 8

• Merit Badges taught outside District, Troop Event or Virtual Merit Badge
• Discuss the chosen MB class with SM in advance to get a "Blue Card" started for the MB signed by the SM. 
• Signup for the Merit Badge class
• Prepare blue card
• Attend the MB Class
• Scout is responsible for obtaining all necessary approvals / signatures from the MB Counselor recorded on the Blue Card.
• Review the Blue Card with the SM after completing the class.
• Once the SM is satisfied that the requirements have been met then the Scout turns the Blue Card in to the Troop Advancement Chairman.
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/2645348722355162 Facebook website for Virtual Merit Badges

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HMNS Summer Scout In Person Classes will be held at the main museum location the weeks of:

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• June 13-17
• July 5-8 (Four Day Class Week, Tuesday-Friday)
• July 25-29

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HMNS Summer Scout In Person Classes will be held at the Sugar Land museum the weeks of:

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• June 6-10
• June 27-July 1
• July 18-22
• August 8 and 9

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Merit Badges 8 of 8

• Merit Badges taught outside District or Troop Event (cont’d)
• Review completed blue card with SM. SM may ask questions about the MB class to determine if the Scout understands the MB content.
• If the scout cannot demonstrate retention of the fundamentals of the MB, then he will be asked to review the material and come back for further discussion.
• If the Merit Badge is an Eagle-required merit badge the questions from the SM may be more involved to ensure a full understanding of course content.
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Merit Badge “Blue” Cards

• Three Sections
• Council copy
• Applicant (Scout) copy
• Counselor copy

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• In case merit badge is lost
• Record copy in case of questions

when applying for Eagle rank.

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Advancement Table

• Assistant Scoutmaster will setup an ‘Advancement Table’ when needed at Troop meetings.

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• Purpose is to be a one stop-shop for the Scouts to use for all things related to advancement and merit badges:
• Scheduling an ASM to work on missing rank requirements
• Scheduling a counselor to work on missing merit badge reqs
• Scheduling a Scoutmaster conference
• Scheduling a Board of Review

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Helpful Tips for Advancement and�Merit Badges

• Jason Dean is our Advancement Coordinator. If he is not aware of a rank advancement or completion of a merit badge it did not happen.

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• Rank is not earned until a Board of Review (BOR to be scheduled with Committee Chair Mary Morris) sign-off sheet is given to Jason at the completion of a BOR.

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• Merit Badges are not earned until the completed and signed blue card is given to Jason for processing.

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• All rank and merit badges are ’earned’ on the date recorded on the BOR sign-off sheet or on the merit badge blue card and awarded at the next COH.

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• Deadline for earning rank and / or merit badges for a specific Court of Honor is set by advancement chair Jason Dean

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Order of the Arrow (OA)

• National Honor Society of the BSA

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• Created to honor Scouts that best exemplify the Scout Oath & Law

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• Members are called Arrowmen and are elected to the organization by their fellow Scouts, it is the Honor Society of Scouting. The OA is unique in that nonmembers are often the ones that elect Scouts in their troop for membership.

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• Requirements to be elected into the OA is to hold the rank of First Class Scout or higher and 15 nights of camping; nominated by the Scoutmaster/Committee Chair

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• OA elections are held in October every year

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• Arrowmen wear white sashes with a red arrow to signify their membership in the OA and a patch on their right front pocket.

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