Troop 70 Handbook

1 Troop 70. Handbook BSA. Aurora District Chief Seattle Council Table of Contents Introduction .. 1. National Organization .. 1. History of Troop 70 .. 1. Chartered Organization .. 1. The Scouting Program .. 1. Aims and Methods of the Scouting Program .. 1. Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan .. 2. Scout 2. Boy Scout Law .. 2. Boy Scout Motto .. 3. Boy Scout Slogan .. 3. The Outdoor 3. The Scout Family .. 3. Interesting 3. Getting 4. BSA Youth Application .. 4. Uniforms .. 4. Scout Handbook .. 4. Additional Equipment .. 5. Troop Structure .. 6. Troop Committee .. 6. Adult Leaders .. 7. Boy Troop Leaders .. 7. Patrols .. 7. Patrol Leadership Council .. 7. Troop Operations and policies .. 8. Meetings .. 8. Troop Meetings .. 8. Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) .. 8. Patrol Meetings .. 8. Troop Committee Meetings .. 8. Troop Finances .. 8.

2 Membership Dues .. 8. Troop Income .. 8. Troop Expenditures .. 9. i Outing Costs .. 9. Event/Camping Fees .. 9. Friends of 9. Youth Protection 9. Adult leadership .. 9. Two-deep leadership .. 9. No one-on-one contact .. 9. Respect for 10. Separate accommodations .. 10. Proper preparation for high-adventure activities .. 10. No secret organizations .. 10. Appropriate attire .. 10. Hazing prohibited .. 10. Discipline .. 10. Advancement .. 10. Rank Advancement .. 10. Scoutmaster 12. Board of Review .. 12. Merit Badges .. 13. Merit Badge Overview .. 13. Merit Badge Process .. 14. Advancement Records .. 15. Order of the Arrow (OA) .. 15. OA Eligibility Requirements: .. 16. Community Service .. 16. Outings .. 16. ii Introduction National Organization The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America, incorporated on February 8, 1910 and chartered by Congress in 1916, is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness.

3 The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) supports more than 300 local councils providing quality youth programs, including Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing. History of Troop 70. Since 1921, Troop 70 has been in continuous service to the Queen Anne community and is one of the oldest Troops in the Chief Seattle Council. Year after year, Troop 70 has qualified for the Quality Unit Award in recognition of the quality program brought to the boys. To date, 59 young men have earned their Eagle award during their tenure with Troop 70. We are very proud of our Eagle Scouts but all boys regardless of rank attained that have been involved with the Troop 's program have left a positive mark and become better citizens, outdoorsmen and adults because of their scouting experience. Chartered Organization The chartered organization of Troop 70 is the Queen Anne United Methodist Church, 1606 5 th Ave.

4 W., Seattle, WA 98119. The Scouting Program Boy Scouts is a program designed to build leadership and responsibility through a structured program of activities with a strong outdoor component. In addition to the weekly evening meeting, there is a weekend outdoor activity once a month. In between there are District and Council activities, fund-raisers, and service projects. We try to make the boys aware of all their options, but no one boy or adult is expected to do everything. The boys are responsible for planning and running their own program. Aims and Methods of the Scouting Program The Scouting program has three specific objectives, commonly referred to as the "Aims of Scouting.". They are character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. The methods by which the aims are achieved are listed below in random order to emphasize the equal importance of each.

5 Ideals: The ideals of Boy Scouting are spelled out in the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Scout motto, and the Scout slogan. The Boy Scout measures himself against these ideals and continually tries to improve. The goals are high, and as he reaches for them, he has some control over what and who he becomes. Patrols: The patrol method gives Boy Scouts an experience in group living and participating citizenship. It places responsibility on young shoulders and teaches boys how to accept it. The patrol method allows Scouts to interact in small groups where members can easily relate to each other. These small groups determine Troop activities through elected representatives. Outdoor Programs: Boy Scouting is designed to take place outdoors. It is in the outdoor setting that Scouts share responsibilities and learn to live with one another.

6 In the outdoors the skills and activities practiced at Troop meetings come alive with purpose. Being close to nature helps Boy Scouts gain an appreciation for the beauty of the world around us. The outdoors is the laboratory in which Boy Scouts learn ecology and practice conservation of nature's resources. 1. Advancement: Boy Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Boy Scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he meets each challenge. The Boy Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Boy Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others. Associations With Adults: Boys learn a great deal by watching how adults conduct themselves. Scout leaders can be positive role models for the members of the Troop .

7 In many cases a Scoutmaster who is willing to listen to boys, encourage them, and take a sincere interest in them can make a profound difference in their lives. Personal Growth: As Boy Scouts plan their activities and progress toward their goals, they experience personal growth. The Good Turn concept is a major part of the personal growth method of Boy Scouting. Boys grow as they participate in community service projects and do Good Turns for others. Probably no device is as successful in developing a basis for personal growth as the daily Good Turn. The religious emblems program also is a large part of the personal growth method. Frequent personal conferences with his Scoutmaster help each Boy Scout to determine his growth toward Scouting's aims. Leadership Development: The Boy Scout program encourages boys to learn and practice leadership skills.

8 Every Boy Scout has the opportunity to participate in both shared and total leadership situations. Understanding the concepts of leadership helps a boy accept the leadership role of others and guides him toward the citizenship aim of Scouting. Uniform: The uniform makes the Boy Scout Troop visible as a force for good and creates a positive youth image in the community. Boy Scouting is an action program, and wearing the uniform is an action that shows each Boy Scout's commitment to the aims and purposes of Scouting. The uniform gives the Boy Scout identity in a world brotherhood of youth who believe in the same ideals. The uniform is practical attire for Boy Scout activities and provides a way for Boy Scouts to wear the badges that show what they have accomplished. Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan Each Scout is expected to learn and live by the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan.

9 Scout Oath On my honor, I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;. To help other people at all times;. To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. Boy Scout Law A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent. 2. Boy Scout Motto Be Prepared. Boy Scout Slogan Do a good turn daily. The Outdoor Code As an American, I will do my best to - Be clean in my outdoor manners Be careful with fire Be considerate in the outdoors, and Be conservation minded. The Scout Family The family plays a critical role in the development, advancement, and success of each Scout. It is through their encouragement and through the participation of the family as a whole that the boys stay enthusiastic and motivated in the Scouting program.

10 As a parent, YOUR participation in the Scouting program is strongly encouraged and appreciated by both the other boys and the adult leadership. It has been shown that the most involved and successful Boy Scouts come from families which have active involvement in their Troop 's programs. Ways that each scout family can support the Troop include: Be a Uniformed Adult Leader Be a Committee member Attend Courts of Honor Keep up-to-date with the information provided by the Troop leadership Attend at least one Troop outing per year Volunteer to transport Scouts or equipment Encourage your son to participate and advance Ask questions and be in the know Interesting Statistics For every 100 boys who join scouting, records indicate that: - RARELY will one be brought before the juvenile court system - 2 will become Eagle Scouts - 17 will become future Scout volunteers - 18 will develop a hobby that will last through their adult life - 8 will enter a vocation that was learned through the merit badge system - 1 will use his Scouting skills to save his own life - 1 will use his Scouting skills to save the life of another person Scouting's alumni record is equally impressive.