TROOP 1188 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
11 August
2002
THE FIRST
CHRISTIAN CHURCH ROWLETT, TEXAS
Troop 1188 was first
chartered in 1997. The Troop was
organized by parents to provide a quality scouting experience for their
sons. The aims of the Troop are the
same as those established by Boy Scouts of America:
To build character and moral
strength,
To foster citizenship, and
To develop physical, mental
and emotional fitness
The
Boy Scouts of America has developed and proven the methods for a successful and
exciting scouting program. Troop
1188 was created with the objective of fully utilizing this program. These methods are as follows:
Ideals
As stated in the Scout Oath, Law, Motto and Slogan.
Patrols
The patrol method teaches and promotes teamwork, leadership, and a sense
of identity.
Outdoors
Outdoor activities are the hallmark of the Scouting experience.
Advancement
A series of objectives, rewards and recognition develops self-confidence
and maturity.
Personal growth
Activities are geared towards stretching a Scout's horizons.
Adult association
Scouts learn by the example set by their adult leaders.
Leadership development Scouting provides
ample opportunities for leadership training and practice by being a boy run,
adult advised program.
Uniform
Uniforms provide a sense of belonging, personal pride, and are a symbol
of commitment to Scouting's ideals.
The
First Christian Church of Rowlett charters Troop 1188. The Church receives a charter from Boy
Scouts of America to use its program for a one-year period. The charter must be renewed
annually. The Church has agreed to
provide a safe meeting place and the adult leadership to operate the Boy Scout
program. The Church owns and
operates Troop 1188 and selects a representative to act as a direct liaison
between the Church and the Troop.
CHARTERED ORGANIZATION
REPRESENTATIVE
The
Chartered Organization shall designate a person (usually a member) to serve as
the Chartered Organization Representative.
This person is the liaison between the Troop Committee and the Chartered
Organization and reviews and approves the membership of the Troop’s adult
leaders.
The
Troop Committee is comprised of a group of adult leaders charged with the duty
to support the Scouting program and handle Troop administration. These duties include but are not limited
to:
1. Electing selected Troop Committee
office holders and the Scoutmaster
2. Carrying out the Policies and
Regulations of BSA
3. Providing the ways and means to
run a quality program
4. Obtaining and maintaining the
Troop's equipment
5. Supporting the Scoutmaster in
establishing the outdoor program
Nominations for elected
positions of the Troop Committee or the Scoutmaster shall be made by a
Nominating Committee composed of the Chartering Organization Representative, the
Committee Chairperson, the Scoutmaster, the past holder of the office (if that
person does not desire to continue service), and any other persons the Committee
Chairperson might wish to appoint.
Troop office holders may place their names before the Nominating
Committee for consideration in continuing their terms. The Troop Committee Chairperson has the
authority to temporarily appoint a person to any Troop office to serve on an
“acting” basis until the Troop Committee acts to officially fill the
position. The following are brief
descriptions of the Troop Committee offices and their terms of service. Note that some positions are
appointed.
CHAIRPERSON (elected for a
term of 2 years concluding at the end of June in even numbered
years)
* Organizes the committee to
see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completed.
* Maintains a close
relationship with the chartered organization representative and Scoutmaster.
* Conduct periodic parents'
meetings to discuss the program and encourage parent participation.
* Insures that the Troop
leaders and committee members have training opportunities.
* Interprets national and
local policies to the Troop.
* Works closely with the
Scoutmaster in preparing Troop committee meeting agendas.
* Calls, presides over, and
promotes attendance at Troop committee meetings.
* Ensures Troop representation
at monthly roundtables.
* Secures top-notch, trained
individuals for Troop leadership.
* Arranges for charter review
and re-charter annually.
* Maintains and distributes Troop policies
and procedures.
TREASURER (elected for a term of 2
years concluding at the end of June in odd numbered years)
* Handles all Troop funds and
pays bills on recommendation of the Scoutmaster and authorization of the Troop
committee.
* Maintains checking and/or
savings accounts.
* Assists the Committee
Chairperson in preparing the annual budget.
* Supports the Fundraising
Chairperson.
* Reports financial status to
the Troop committee.
* Maintains individual
accounts for Scouts.
* Maintains stocks and conducts
sales of Troop Supplied Items
* Expenditures of
over $100 require the approval of the Committee
ADVANCEMENT CHAIRPERSON
(elected for a term of 2 years concluding at the end of June in odd numbered
years)
* Maintains Troop membership
records.
* Encourages Scouts to advance
in rank.
* Arranges and conducts Troop
boards of review.
* Conducts quarterly courts of
honor.
* Makes prompt reports as
required to the Council office when a Troop board of review is held.
* Secures badges and
certificates.
* Inform the Scribe of rank
advancements
COMMITTEE
QUARTERMASTER (elected for a term of 2
years concluding at the end of even numbered years)
* Works with youth
Quartermaster on inventory, storage, purchase and proper maintenance of Troop
equipment.
CHAPLAIN (appointed by the
Chartered Organization Representative)
* Encourages Scouts to earn
their appropriate religious emblem.
* Provides opportunities for
Scouts to grow in their duty to God and their fellow Scouts.
FUND RAISING COORDINATOR
(appointed by the Committee Chairperson)
* Responsible for conducting
periodic fund raising efforts.
CAMPING CHAIRPERSON
(appointed by the Scoutmaster)
* Secures permission to use
camping sites.
* Files tour permits with
Council office.
* Coordinates Troop
transportation.
* Maintains and updates
Parental Permission slips and Medical
Forms
MERIT BADGE COORDINATOR
(appointed by the Scoutmaster)
* Recruits merit badge
counselors to support the merit badge program
plan.
* Develops and maintains a
merit badge counselor list.
* Works with Troop Librarian
to maintain Troop library.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR
(Scoutmaster)
* Chairs a small sub-committee
to review and monitor the Troop’s size.
Sets an annually adjusted goal for Troop membership limitations in the
fall of each
year.
(Elected for a term of 3 years
concluding at the end of June)
The
Scoutmaster is the adult leader responsible for the Troop's image and
program. The Scoutmaster and his
Assistant Scoutmasters work directly with the Scouts. It is their duty to:
* Provide orientation to new
members.
* Train and guide boy leaders.
* Use the methods of Scouting
to achieve its aims.
* Meet regularly with the
patrol leaders council for training and coordination in planning Troop
activities.
* Attend Troop meetings.
* Attend Troop committee
meetings.
* Conduct Scoutmaster
conferences for all rank advancement.
* Supervise Troop elections.
* Consider participation in
Council and District events as determined by the patrol leaders council.
* Conduct all activities under
qualified leadership, safe conditions, and the policies of the chartered
organization and Boy Scouts of America.
* Assist in developing the
annual budget.
* Conduct mid-term
Scoutmaster’s Conferences with the boy leaders
The
Troop is run by its boy leaders.
With the guidance of the Scoutmaster and his assistants, they plan the
program, conduct Troop meetings, outings and provide leadership among their
peers. Youth leadership positions
are as follows:
SENIOR PATROL
LEADER -
Top youth leader in the Troop. He
leads the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) and, in consultation with the
Scoutmaster, appoints other youth leaders and assigns responsibilities. The Senior Patrol Leader is the leader
of the Troop meetings and outings.
He is the master of ceremonies of regular Courts of Honor. He may delegate specific
responsibilities to the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader.
ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL
LEADER - Fills in for Senior Patrol
Leader in his absence.
PATROL
LEADER -
Gives leadership to members of his patrol and represents them on the patrol
leaders council. Teaches skills to
patrol members, leads Patrol meetings and Patrol corners. Leads the Patrol at camp outs and
outings.
ASSISTANT PATROL
LEADER - Fills in for the patrol
leader in his absence.
JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER
- Assists Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster
INSTRUCTOR - Supports Merit Badge
Counselors in teaching merit badges to patrol members.
TROOP GUIDE - Supports patrol leaders in teaching
skills to patrol members. Runs the
Trail to First Class program.
QUARTERMASTER - Responsible for Troop
supplies and equipment.
SCRIBE - Records and posts the
minutes of the Patrol Leaders Council.
Maintains the Troop’s bulletin boards and rank advancement
board.
BUGLER - Provides appropriate musical
emphasis to ceremonies and camp outs.
CHAPLAIN AIDE - Assists with Troop religious
services.
DEN
CHIEF - Assists Den/WEBELOS Leaders
with their Cub Scout Den/WEBELOS Patrol.
The
patrol leaders council (PLC), not the adult leadership, is responsible for
planning and conducting the Troop's activities. The PLC is composed of the following
voting members: Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol
Leaders, Assistant Patrol Leaders, Scribe, Quartermaster and Troop Guides.
The
primary objective of the adult leaders of Troop 1188 is the safety of the
boys. Misbehavior can be grouped
into two types; safety and non-safety related incidents.
The
adult leaders would prefer not to inform the parents of every non-safety related
incident regarding their son, however if the behavior is deemed sufficiently
objectionable or habitual, the parents may be contacted.
All
incidents relating to the safety of a boy will be reported to the parents. Please encourage your son to behave in
accordance with Scouting principles as stated in the Oath, Law, Motto and
Slogan. If safety related incidents
are sufficiently objectionable or habitual, the parents may be required by the
Troop Committee to register as adult leaders, complete adult leader training and
attend Scouting functions with their son to ensure proper
behavior.
Scouting is more than just
an organization for boys. It
requires the support and involvement of the scout's entire family. It is the goal of Troop 1188 that all families take an
active part in the operation of the Troop.
It has been our experience that the more involved the parents are in the
Troop, the further the Scout will advance and the more active the Scout will
become.
NEW
SCOUT REGISTRATION
Each year, typically at the
October Committee Meeting, the Membership Committee will evaluate the size of
the Troop and establish a goal for a limit to Troop size. During the year, the Membership
Committee, chaired by the Scoutmaster, manages the size of the Troop. If space is available, a boy who is new
to Scouting may register as a new member of Troop 1188 at any time during the
year. Webelos may submit registration forms and a deposit when they reach the
minimum requirement to be a Boy Scout to hold their spot, if available. The requirements for a boy to join are
as follows:
* Be at least 11 years old or
have completed the fifth grade, or have earned the Cub Scout Arrow of Light
Award, and be less than 18 years old.
The
process for registration is as follows:
* The boy and at least one
parent attend one of the Troop meetings.
* A Boy Scout Registration
Form is completed.
* A Troop Resource Survey (one
for each parent) is completed.
* A Medical Release Form is
completed.
* A registration fee for the
boy and/or for the adult leader is paid to the Troop.
The
initial registration fee for the Boy Scout may include:
* Registration with Boy Scouts
of America.
* Subscription to Boys Life
magazine (Optional).
* Boy Scout
Handbook
The
initial registration fee for the adult leader may include:
* Registration with Boy Scouts
of America.
* Boy Scout
Handbook
Registration fees are
non-refundable. All fees must be
paid and all forms completed before the boy is officially a registered member of
Troop 1188. Registration and Boy’s
Life fees will be pro-rated to match the re-chartering anniversary date.
TRANSFERS FROM OTHER BOY
SCOUT TROOPS
If
a scout is transferring into Troop 1188 from another Boy Scout Troop, the
registration process is slightly different than for a new Scout. These differences are as follows:
* The transfer is noted on the
registration form.
* The advancement records,
signed by the previous Troop's advancement chairperson, are provided. This record must include the dates for
all rank advancements, merit badges, leadership positions, service hours, and
other awards or honors. (The
verifiability of these records is very important in the case of the boy's
advancement to the Eagle rank.)
* The payment of nominal
transfer registration fee to Troop 1188.
* Completed Troop Resource
Survey.
* A Medical Release Form is
completed.
DUES
The
Troop committee sets the rate for quarterly dues. Dues are collected on the first Mondays
of February, May, August and November.
Dues are waived for Eagle Scouts.
RE-CHARTERING
The
Troop re-charters annually in May and an annual re-charter fee is collected
during April. Active Junior
Assistant Scoutmaster’s re-charter fees are waived.
SUMMER CAMP PAYMENT PLAN
The
Troop attends at least one week of summer camp every year. Locations vary from in-council camps to
the exotic high adventure locations. The fees for summer camp vary and are
payable by the Troop to the summer camp in advance. In order to allow the Troop to pay the
appropriate fees on a timely manner, thus avoiding unnecessary late fees, the
Committee will establish payment due dates. In the event of a change in plans, these
funds are fully refundable if they have not yet been paid over to the camp
administration or other pre-paid expenses.
If the funds have been paid over, they are refundable to the same extent,
if at all, as allowed by the receiving camp's rules and regulations.
THE
SCOUT UNIFORM
The
uniform is the scout's identification with the brotherhood of scouting and
should be worn with pride. The
uniform makes our Troop visible as a force for good and creates a positive youth
image in our community. The uniform
symbolizes our commitment to the aims and purposes of scouting.
There are two types of
uniforms for Troop 1188; Class A, Class B.
The
Class A uniform consists of the official Boy Scout shirt along with a plain or
Scouting related hat and bolo tie and single color, earth tone jeans. The jeans will be neat, clean, and not
torn. For Star and above a merit
badge sash is included. Official
shorts or pants, and socks are optional.
The Class A uniform is required to be worn:
* To all Courts of Honor
* At designated Troop meetings
and functions
* During travel to and from all
camp outs and outings
* To all boards of review and
scoutmaster conferences.
* To district, council, and
national scouting events
* To other events as specified
by the Scoutmaster.
Eagle Scout candidates shall
present themselves to their Eagle Board of Review in complete BSA Class A that
includes the above and a Scout belt, shorts or pants, and socks. The Eagle Candidate shall also wear his
merit badge sash and OA sash, if appropriate.
The
Class B uniform consists of a plain or Scouting related hat, a Troop 1188
T-shirt and single color, earth tone jeans. The jeans will be neat, clean, and not
torn. The Class B uniform is
required to be worn:
* To all other Scout functions
not listed above
During events of longer
duration (i.e., summer camp, treks, etc.), at the Scoutmaster's discretion,
neither the class A nor the class B uniform may be required. In these cases T-shirts, with a scouting
theme may be substituted for the Troop 1188 T-shirt. Clothing items that are camouflage, have
non-Scouting logos, or promote alcoholic products, gangs, drugs or contain
inappropriate language are never permitted at any scouting event. Bandannas are
not permitted to be worn as head coverings. Jewelry consistent with the Scouting
program may be worn, however the adult leadership may require that jewelry be
removed.
Parents are urged to direct
their son to follow these rules.
INSIGNIA
The
required insignia on the official Scout shirt is as follows:
* American flag (usually comes
already on shirt)
* Patrol Emblem
* Circle Ten Council Patch
* "1188" Troop Numeral Patches
* Current Rank Badge
* Red Shoulder Loops for shirt
epaulets
* World Brotherhood of Scouting
Patch (Purple)
* Quality Patch (one only, if
applicable)
Placement of the insignias
on the uniform is shown in the Boy Scout Handbook.
CAMPING
EQUIPMENT
Troop 1188 has established
itself as a low-impact camping Troop.
With this objective in mind, and to reduce waste at a camp, each boy is
required to bring on many camp outs a plate, bowl, cup and set of eating
utensils. There are official Boy
Scout items that are quite functional and will serve this purpose well, but they
are not required. Additionally,
camping requires certain personal gear that is not provided by the Troop. A list of suggested items is provided in
the Boy Scout Handbook.
WHERE TO BUY SCOUT EQUIPMENT
A
full line of Boy Scout uniforms, insignia and equipment can be found at: The
Scoutfitter, 1922 Anson Road, (Inside the Council office) Dallas, TX, Telephone
Number, 214-902-6700.
Additionally, a complete
line of uniforms, most insignia and some basic scout equipment can be purchased
at: Dad 'n Lad, 17 Richardson
Heights Shopping Center, (Corner of Beltline and Central Expressway),
Richardson, TX, Telephone Number, 972-231-3497
REGULAR TROOP MEETINGS
The
Troop meets for its regular meetings every Monday at The First Christian Church
Rowlett. The meetings are held from
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. In order to
allow the meeting to begin and end as scheduled, all Scouts are asked to arrive
no later than 6:55 PM. Refer to the
monthly calendar for program topics.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The
committee meets monthly, at the Church, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM as scheduled in
the Troop calendar or as designated by the Committee Chairperson. The Committee Chairperson will publish
and provide an agenda for each meeting.
Committee members are strongly encouraged to contact the Chairperson
prior to the meeting so new business may be placed on the agenda. Other committee meetings may be called
by the Chairperson as necessary.
The
meetings are open to all Scoutmasters and parents. Only registered adults leaders are
eligible to vote on matters affecting the Troop. All matters brought before the
committee, (except amendments to these Policies and Procedures), may be decided
by a majority vote of those adult leaders present.
COURTS OF HONOR
The
Court of Honor is the Troop's opportunity to recognize its members for their
achievements. This is an important
event and ALL family members and their friends are encouraged to attend. Family participation in the scout's
advancement is so important that the Troop Leadership strongly recommends the
attendance of the parent(s) when a Scout receives his rank advancement
award.
Occasionally, a special
Eagle Court of Honor will be held to recognize one of the Troop's Scouts who has
achieved the highest rank in Scouting, the rank of Eagle Scout. All Troop members and their parents are
requested to attend to show their support for this great achievement and to use
the occasion to further commit themselves to the goal of the Eagle rank.
ANNUAL PLANNING CONFERENCE
An
annual planning conference will be held with the PLC and Scoutmasters to prepare
the annual calendar. The calendar
will then be submitted to the committee for approval. Following approval, the calendar will be
distributed to all Scouts and their parents. The planning conference will normally
take place in April.
OVERVIEW
Rank advancement is one of
the most important methods of Scouting.
It is the primary indicator of the individual boy's involvement in the
program. If the program is good and
the scout is involved, then advancement should come naturally. Requirements towards any rank may be
accomplished at any time, but the ranks must be earned in
order.
Rank advancement is the
SCOUT'S responsibility. The adult
leadership will provide a good program, but advancement requires the initiative
of the individual scout. The steps
involved in advancement are as follows:
1. The SCOUT attends Troop functions.
2. The SCOUT completes requirements
for the various ranks.
3. The SCOUT secures the appropriate
signatures in his handbook as the requirements are completed.
4. The SCOUT requests and attends a
Scoutmaster's Conference upon completion of all requirements for his next rank.
5. A Scout meets with the Treasurer
and confirms that he is current on dues or pays dues that are in
arrears.
6. The SCOUT requests and attends a
Board of Review after completion of the Scoutmaster Conference.
7. The SCOUT advances to his new rank
after completion of the Board of Review.
Parental support in the
advancement process is vital.
Parents may not sign off the requirements, but can encourage their son to
set goals and take the initiative towards rank advancement.
RANK REQUIREMENTS
The
specific advancement requirements are detailed in the Scout Handbook. The Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters
(not a parent) and Junior Assistant Scoutmasters are responsible for the signing
of each requirement completed for all ranks. Instructors and Troop Guides may initial
requirements in the margin of the Scout Handbook for all ranks through first
class and recommend that the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters (not a parent)
and Junior Assistant Scoutmasters sign the requirement. Each requirement must be signed and
dated. The date must include month,
day and year. The Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmasters must (not a Junior
Assistant Scoutmaster or parent) sign off all advancement requirements for Star,
Life, and Eagle ranks.
SCOUTMASTER'S
CONFERENCE
The
Scoutmaster's Conference is to allow the Scoutmaster or a designated Assistant
Scoutmaster to get together with the scout and review his progress, get to know
each other better, talk about the scout's role in the Troop, and set realistic
goals for advancement to the next rank.
The scout can request a Scoutmaster’s Conference anytime after he has
completed all the requirements for his next rank. The Scoutmaster schedules conferences
only after signing off the Scout's last requirement for advancement to the next
rank.
BOARD OF
REVIEW
The
Board of Review permits the scout's progress to be reviewed by the adult
leadership. The board determines if the scout has learned all that he should to
complete the requirements.
The
Gray Owl District Eagle Board of Review differs from the Troop 1188 Board of
Review in that the District Advancement Chairperson or their designee must be
included in the board.
MERIT BADGES
Merit badges are required to
advance to Star, Life and Eagle ranks.
Working on merit badges allows the scout the opportunity to build on the
basic scout skills, investigate hobbies, and foster citizenship. Merit badges may be earned only from
approved merit badge counselors.
Counselors are approved by the Troop Committee and must be registered as
either an adult leader or merit badge counselor. A list of approved counselors by merit
badge is available from the Committee Advancement Chairperson. A scout must be at least of Tenderfoot
rank to begin work on a merit badge.
An exception to this rule is made at summer camp. A scout may for various reasons receive
a “partial” for a merit badge, meaning that for some reason the badge was not
completed at the time of the course.
A
booklet covering the requirements for each merit badge is essential for any
scout attempting to earn the merit badge.
Booklets may be available in the Troop library or can be purchased at any
of the locations selling Boy Scout uniforms and accessories.
A scout who elects to work
on a merit badge within the Troop must do the following:
1. The SCOUT requests approval from
the Scoutmaster or designated Assistant Scoutmaster.
2. The SCOUT completes all
requirements.
3. The Merit Badge counselor submits
the merit badge completion information to the Advancement
Chairperson
A
scout who elects to work on a merit badge outside the Troop must do the
following:
1. The SCOUT requests a merit badge
application form and approval from the Scoutmaster or designated Assistant
Scoutmaster.
2. The SCOUT completes the personal
section of the form.
3. The SCOUT contacts an approved
merit badge counselor recommended by the Merit Badge Coordinator to begin work
and schedule meetings.
4. The SCOUT secures the merit badge
counselor's signature on the application form after completing all requirements.
5. The SCOUT submits the completed
application to the Advancement Chairperson.
AWARDS
Badges of rank will be
presented to the scout at a regular Troop meeting as soon as possible after
successful completion of his board of review. The advancement card along with a
mother's pin will be presented at his formal recognition in a Court of Honor.
Merit badges will be
presented to the scout at a regular Troop meeting as soon as possible
practicable after submitting a completed merit badge application form. The merit badge card will be presented
at his formal recognition in a Court of Honor.
EAGLE HONORS
Troop 1188 is especially
proud when one of its members attains Eagle rank. Upon notification that a scout has
achieved the Eagle rank, the Troop will sponsor an Eagle Court of Honor. The Eagle Court of Honor can be
authorized only by the Scoutmaster.
All members of the Troop and their families are strongly encouraged to
attend Eagle Courts of Honor.
CAMP OUTS
Camping is the focal point
of the Boy Scout Outdoor Program.
It is a key component of Scouting.
Troop 1188 supports this program and will generally camp out
monthly. Parents will be contacted
to provide transportation to camp outs as required. A long term camp such as summer camp or
a high adventure camp will be scheduled at least once a
year.
Generally, a normal camp out
will cost $10 that is used entirely for food. Registration is two meetings prior to
the camp out. Registration on time
is STRONGLY encouraged to allow the proper planning of transportation for the
camp out.
Troop 1188 will camp in all
types of weather. Scouts need the
opportunity to test their skills in a variety of real life situations. However, unnecessary risks are never
taken and safety is of the utmost concern.
The Scoutmaster will be the final authority on whether camp outs will be
canceled due to dangerous weather conditions.
In
order to get the most out of the Troop camping experience, the following rules
shall apply. SAFETY OF THE SCOUTS
IS OUR MOST IMPORTANT GOAL. Any
violation of the following rules that is deemed sufficiently objectionable may
result in the parent being required to come and take their son
home.
1. No electronics (radios, games,
tape players, televisions) will be allowed. Any electronic items will be confiscated
and returned to the scout at the end of the camp out.
2. Firearms, fireworks, sheath
knives, or other dangerous items are not allowed. Any items of this type will be
confiscated.
3. Possession of alcoholic beverages,
tobacco products, or drugs (other than prescribed drugs) is strictly forbidden.
Any items of this type will be confiscated.
4. Prescription drugs will be
delivered to the Scoutmaster in charge, or his assistant, with instructions for
their use. The Scout is responsible
for taking his own medication.
5. A medical authorization form must
be on file with the Scoutmaster in charge before a scout can participate in
Troop outings.
6. Meals shall be planned by the
Scouts and approved by the adult leaders.
.
7. All food will be provided by the
Troop or patrol. Except on
backpacking trips Scouts shall not pack food in their personal pack. Failure to follow this practice attracts
unwanted insects and/or scavenging animals to the
tents.
Food money will be collected
from each scout for each camp out.
Food money must be paid to the scout's patrol leader no later than the
second Monday (eleven days) before the planned outing. Food money is non-refundable. Scouts shall arrive at Church for
departure for the camp out at 6:00 PM to help pack the gear. The scheduled departure time for weekend
camp outs is 6:30 PM.
LATE REGISTRATION FOR CAMP
OUTS
Registration on time is
STRONGLY encouraged to allow the proper planning of transportation for the camp
out. Registration is closed without exception at 7:00 PM on Friday, seven days
prior to the camp out. THERE WILL
BE NO REGISTRATION ON THE MONDAY PRIOR TO THE CAMPOUT. Please understand that the Troop wants
your Scout to go on camp outs, but a successful camp out requires a significant
amount of planning.
TOTIN' CHIP CARD
All
Scouts in the Troop are required to pass the Totin' Chip course before handling
any knives, axes, or saws. The
Totin' Chip course is designed to teach safety and skills in handling of these
tools. The scout will receive a
Totin' Chip card after successful completion of the course and is required to
carry it with him if he desires to handle a knife, saw, or hand ax during a camp
out. He may be asked by any Troop
leader or adult leader to show his card before being allowed to use these
tools. Improper or dangerous use of
axes, knives, or saws will result in a corner being torn off the scout's
card. If all four corners are torn
off, the scout will lose his privileges until he completes the course
again. If the Scoutmaster
determines that the infraction was severe enough, the scout may lose the card,
along with the privileges of using the tools and be required to be re-trained in
the proper and safe use of the tools.
HIGH ADVENTURE
CAMPS
The
Troop Committee will set requirements for participation in High Adventure
Camps. The requirements may vary
from activity to activity, depending on the nature of the
outing.
ELECTIONS
Election of the Senior
Patrol Leader and Patrol Leaders will be conducted every 6 months in March and
September (approximately). A scout
who is seeking election must be present to be elected or have an excused absence
from the Scoutmaster. All Scouts
should be present for the election due to the importance of their right to
choose their leaders.
ELECTED LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Candidates for Senior Patrol
Leader must be approved by the Scoutmaster and must meet the following minimum
qualifications:
* 13 years of age
* First Class rank
Patrol Leaders are elected
by a majority of their patrol members.
Candidates for Patrol Leader are nominated by the Scoutmaster and must
meet the following minimum qualifications:
* Second Class rank;
The
Scoutmaster may waive these requirements.
APPOINTED LEADERSHIP
POSITIONS
The
Senior Patrol Leader appoints the following positions:
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Scribe, Chaplain Aide,
Bugler.
The
Scoutmaster must approve each appointee.
The
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader must meet the following minimum qualifications:
* 13 years of age;
* First Class rank;
The
Patrol Leader appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader:
The
Scoutmaster appoints the following positions: Junior Assistant Scoutmaster,
Instructor, Troop Guide, and Den Chief.
The Scoutmaster may appoint a Scout to serve in any Troop leadership
position that is newly created or becomes vacant. Current officeholders may succeed
themselves.
MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM
The
Medical Authorization Form is required to be completed before a scout can be an
active member of the Troop. The
form contains information regarding special medical needs for each scout and an
authorization for emergency care, if required.
TROOP RESOURCE SURVEY
The
Troop Resource Survey is required to be completed by the Scout's parent when a
scout registers. The information
will help to identify areas where parents can support the Troop with the special
skills, abilities, and interests they possess.
AMENDMENTS
The
Troop 1188 Policies and Procedures may be amended by a two-third vote of
registered adult leaders present at any regular or special meeting of the
committee.