BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
TROOP 314
SAINT RAPHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
TROOP HANDBOOK
Index
Description Page No.
Welcome 3
Mission Statement 5
Troop Organization 5
St. Raphael Catholic Church 6
Overview of Boy Scouting 6
Meetings 7
Attendance 8
Cost / Budgets / Scholarships 9
Uniform / Scout Shop 9
Troop 314’s Web Page 9
Calendar 10
Advancement 10
Court of Honor 11
Campouts 12
Transportation 16
Adult Leadership and Troop Committee 17
Health and Medical Issues 18
Summer Camp 19
Order of the Arrow 19
Service Projects 19
Christmas Tree Sale 20
Friends of Scouting 20
Joining Requirements 20
Job Descriptions – Junior Leaders 22
Junior Leader Responsibilities 28
Junior Leader Recall 28
Disciplinary Issues 29
Appendix A – FAQ 30
Appendix B – Scouting and Camping Related Web Pages 35
Appendix C – Guidelines for Grubmasters 36
Parent(s) and Scouts Signature Page 38
Welcome from the Scoutmaster
On behalf of the entire Troop, I want to welcome you to Boy Scouting. We are glad you have chosen Troop 314 and want to make sure that you have lots of fun and learn lots of Scouting skills. This handbook contains our policies and gives you some information that I hope will help you make a smooth transition into the Troop. If you have any questions, please let me know. You can meet with me at the Scout meetings; call me at home at 844-8916 or by email (Istroumascout@nc.rr.com).
Scoutmaster Philosophy
Our goal is to help Scouts develop the skills of leadership as they learn to be responsible citizens, all the while having fun and learning camping skills in the outdoors. We expect that as the Scouts learn, they will advance in rank. We hope that each boy will set goals and that for many; the goal will be to earn the rank of Eagle. Our job is to make sure that each Scout has the opportunity to reach his goal and to provide support and advice along the way.
The responsibilities of the Scout are to try his best to live up to the Scout Oath and Law and to take the initiative in working towards his goals. The parents’ role is to provide love and support, and the willingness to accept that the ultimate responsibility for achievement lies with the Scout. We try to work with each Scout as a unique individual; each has his own set of needs. If you perceive that your son needs a different type of support or motivation than we are giving, please come talk to us. We will do our best to meet each Scouts needs.
As Scoutmaster, I try to meet with each Scout in a Scoutmaster’s Conference several times a year to find out how he is doing and what he needs to continue to have fun and advance. Scouts (and parents) do not have to wait for me to do a conference to talk to me. If there is something that is bothering you please talk to me. These conversations can be in public or private. You can also discuss any problems with any of the Assistant Scoutmaster. We want to help the Scouts.
Note to Parents
Most boys love the “outing” part of Scouts and approach new adventures enthusiastically. However, many parents, especially parents new to Boy Scouts, express their own fears, concerns, and insecurities when talking to their sons about scouting events. Some examples include negative comments like “It’s going to be so cold and wet” before a winter camping trip, or “I know he will be homesick” prior to leaving for summer camp. The boys pick up on these comments and are influenced by them, sometimes keeping them from going on the trips, or making them unnecessarily worried or insecure. The troop’s activities and events have been performed safely for decades. As scoutmasters and assistant scoutmasters, we carefully prepare the scouts for new situations, and they mature, learn and gain confidence from the challenges. In the troop meetings leading up to the event, the scouts will be introduced to the skills and equipment needed for the upcoming event, and additional training and support during the campouts is provided by both adults and experienced scouts. Your sons will be fine if you keep your words, tone and facial expressions positive. If you have concerns, please talk to me or any of the other adult leaders.
Troop 314 has historically been a relatively large and active troop. Like other organizations, the larger it is and the more activities it has the more support the troop needs. The troop cannot function well without active parental support, which includes the following:
Ensuring your scout attends and is prepared for Boy Scout meetings, campouts and other activities.
Actively following your Scout’s progress (or lack thereof) and encouraging your scout to advance.
Being aware of the Troop program and calendar.
Attending Courts of Honor and other family activities.
Support the Christmas Tree sale, Eagle Projects, and other activities.
Being a large and active troop has helped make Troop 314 very successful. It also means that there is always more that needs to be done. Adult leadership is needed at many levels, and there are many ways that you can contribute, from being a member of the Troop Committee, a Merit Badge Counselor for the troop and/or council, or a scoutmaster or an assistant scoutmaster. I highly encourage you to read the section in this handbook about the adult leadership, and contribute in any manner that you can. Most scout leaders have found that being actively involved is a great way to bond with their sons, that adult scouting is highly enriching and satisfying, and that the more they put into it, the more they get out of it. Some of the adult scout leader training courses are top notch, and will significantly benefit your business and personal life in addition to honing your scouting skills. Try it- you might like it. Please take this as an invitation to see either me or an assistant if you want to contribute, the more the merrier. Don’t let the boys have all of the fun!
A common misconception is that a scoutmaster or an assistant scoutmaster has to be a man – this is not true. Boy Scouts benefit from positive adult role models regardless of gender. We currently have a female assistant scoutmaster, who camps with us on a regular basis, including summer camp. Women leaders are also welcome in our troop. Further, Occoneechee Council has designed a Scouting’s Outdoor Skills course for women, taught by women, to facilitate trained, capable, enthusiastic leaders who happen to be female. This course is being studied by the National Boy Scout office as a possible course to be taught through out the nation.
National BSA Policies
It is our intent that all policies of Troop 314 be consistent with the policies of the National Boy Scouts of America. If National policies should change so that any of the policies and procedures stated in this handbook are no longer consistent with that change, we will, as soon as know of them, attempt to conform to the National policy and inform scouts, parents and leaders even if a new edition of the handbook has not been published.
We appreciate the input from all parents and committee members to help us to improve and update these policies to provide the best possible experiences for the Scouts of Troop 314.
Thank you and welcome to Troop 314
David Pederson,
Scoutmaster, Troop 314
MISSION STATEMENT
The behavior of a Scout is set forth in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. It is our objective to teach each scout the meaning of the Scout Oath and Law. The Scouting movement is designed primarily to teach young man values and a sense of duty to his God, his country, to others and to himself.
The development of each Scout is a lengthy process. It comes from advancing in rank, camping with other Scouts, competing with other Scouts and holding leadership positions in the patrol and Troop. It also comes from many other experiences through which Scouting seeks to develop leadership and character.
It is our desire that each Scout achieve to the best of his own ability. Each Scout will be given the guidance that is necessary for him to become an Eagle Scout. However, the adult leaders can only do so much. The Scout must be willing to work, to participate, to lead, to make decisions, to cooperate, to obey orders and to be patient. Parents must be willing to contribute their time, interest and especially their encouragement. Not every Scout will become an Eagle, but every Scout will absorb many of the ideals of Scouting and thus become a better individual and better citizen.
Lord Baden Powell, founder of the Scouting movement, observed that Scouting is a game with a purpose. Every Boy Scout activity by design attempts to include the three aims of Boy Scouting:
Building character;
Fostering citizenship;
Developing mental, moral, emotional, and physical fitness.
Scouting seeks to achieve these aims through the use of a number of proven methods. These include: establishment of ideals, such as the Scout oath and law; the use of patrols; an active outdoor program; a self-paced advancement program; association with positive adult role models; boy leadership; and use of a uniform to establish a feeling of belonging, Troop identity, and spirit.
Use of the patrol method is the key element of the Boy Scout program. It allows each boy to assume responsibility for and take a part in successful implementation of the Troop's program. The boy leadership and responsibility inherent in the patrol method creates the fundamental difference between Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts.
Patrols are smaller teams of boys of varying ages and ranks within the Troop, each with its own name and sense of identity. Each patrol generally consists of six to ten scouts. Each patrol elects its own Patrol Leader from among its ranks. The Patrol Leader, or in his absence, the Assistant Patrol Leader, is responsible for organizing and leading all activities of his patrol, including, for example, the preparation and implementation of duty rosters for campout or program activities.
Scouting's advancement program is a self-paced program of early ranks (basic Scouting skills like first aid, camping and hiking); merit badges (specialized skills like canoeing, fishing and archery) and advanced ranks. The completion of almost all of the requirements for these early ranks will be a natural outcome of regular, active participation at Troop functions (including Troop meetings, campouts & other scheduled events) during the course of a Scout's initial 12 months in the Troop.
The three most advanced ranks (Star, Life and Eagle) require demonstrated Troop leadership, service work and additional merit badges the Scouts earn on their own with a designated counselor, at Troop meetings, or at summer camps. Scouts will be counseled about their leadership roles. Those Scouts who do not fulfill the responsibilities of their position will not advance and may be removed from office at the discretion of the Scoutmaster.
Boys are responsible for keeping track of their progress, setting their advancement goals, and designing their own course and pace. They will receive encouragement and advice, but the experience of succeeding and failing is theirs to control. Parents should familiarize themselves with the advancement program, but it is essential that parents step back and allow their sons to experience and learn from the safe failures, recoveries, and successes of the advancement program.
As Scouts enter their teenage years, they begin to take on more responsibility and more independence. One function of the scouting program is to support that transition toward adulthood. One aspect of that transition is to allow Scouts to meet and organize activities with limited adult supervision, without feeling that Mom or Dad is looking over their shoulders.
Troop 314 is in the Falls District of the Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and is sponsored by St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. The troop is organized into patrols of approximately eight Scouts. The Senior Patrol Leader, and/or the Adult Leadership assign new Scouts to patrols.
Troop elections are held twice a year, usually in May and December. The troop elects an Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, who will become Patrol Leader when his term of Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is up. Each patrol elects a patrol leader and an assistant patrol leader. The Senior Patrol Leader, assisted by the Adult Leadership also selects other positions of responsibility that are filled by other scouts. These Scouts maintain these positions while remaining in patrols until the next election.
The Senior Patrol Leader is in charge of the troop at each troop activity, and is expected to attend all troop events during his tenure, including the planning meetings. Patrol Leaders are in charge of their patrols during all troop activities, and are also expected to attend all troop activities during their tenure, again including all planning meetings. A Patrol Leader Council (PLC) is held quarterly. It is presided over by the Senior Patrol Leader and attended by the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leaders and Scoutmaster. The PLC plans all troop activities including the monthly program and outings. Attendance at this meeting by the Youth Leaders is mandatory. (See Jr. Leader Requirements).
Meetings
Troop 314 holds regular weekly meetings at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church on Monday evenings at 7:30 PM in Raphael Hall, unless otherwise noted on the troop calendar. Every effort will be made to close the meetings by 8:30 PM. A troop calendar is given to each Scout periodically and will note any changes in meetings time and locations.
The overall responsibility for the meetings is the Senior Patrol Leader. However, the Patrols are responsible for the actual activities and operation of the meetings as determined by the PLC meeting. Generally one patrol is responsible for the Program and one for Services, (set-up, clean up, etc.). These duties are rotated among the patrols. The patrol responsible for the meetings Program should hold a Patrol meeting the prior week to plan the meeting. The Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Adult Leadership are to remain available to the patrol planning the meeting program for assistance, advice or help.
Scouts sit by Patrol at all Scout meetings. The Scout sign is used at meetings to call for order, quiet, and attention, and should be observed by both Scouts and adults.
Upon arrival at Raphael Hall, each Scout should enter the meeting room and remain there until the meeting is underway, at which time he may need to move to some other part of the building. No Scout is allowed in any other part of the church, classroom building without permission from an Adult Leader. Any Scout who must leave a meeting early must notify both his Patrol Leader and an Adult Leader at the beginning of the meeting. There is to be absolutely no running, excessive noise or horseplay while inside Raphael Hall. Drinks and food are not allowed in the meeting room except during special activities such as Courts of Honor and the Christmas party.
Traditionally, our weekly Troop meetings are “open”, that is others, especially parents, are welcome to observe the goings on. In fact, it’s usually a good idea for a parent to be around for the opening/closing announcements and sign-ups. We also encourage parents to remain silent during opening and closing ceremonies, and otherwise help limit the noise and distractions which can arise at meetings. Parents are also encouraged to feel free to drop off their Scouts and return at the end of the meeting. Raphael Hall is a great facility but one of its limitations is lack of a separate room in which sign ups can occur and parents can gather. A few friendly suggestions:
Guests should refrain from loud conversations
Guests should be silent during opening and closing ceremonies
Siblings should remain with their parent(s) and not be allowed to run around
Regular attendance at Troop meetings is necessary for each Scout to be eligible for rank advancement, to obtain the maximum benefit from the Scouting program and for his patrol to function properly. One of the requirements for each rank advancement from Tenderfoot to Eagle is to “be active in your troop and patrol.” A Scout must attend at least 75% of the Troop meetings and 50% of the planned activities to be eligible to advance to the next rank.
A patrol member who is unable to attend a meeting should notify his Patrol Leader prior to the meeting. A Patrol Leader who is unable to attend the meeting should notify his Assistant Patrol Leader and the Senior Patrol Leader. The Senior Patrol Leader, if unable to attend a meeting, should notify the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and the Scoutmaster.
Attendance at Scout Sunday at St. Raphael in February is extremely important. This is our best chance to show off the Troop to our sponsor. Parents are welcome at the service. The date of Scout Sunday will be posted on the Troop calendar. Scouts will be reminded a week or two before the actual date
Troop dues are set annually by the Troop's governing body, the Troop Committee. Dues are currently $45 per year for each Scout (which includes insurance and National Boy Scout fees). In addition, expect to pay for a uniform, a Boy Scout Handbook, approximately $10 per campout for food, roughly $150-$250 for 1 week of summer camp and spending money for campouts. Special activities, such as canoeing, and special trips will have additional costs. Scholarships are available to those Scouts with financial need (contact the Scoutmaster). Adult Committee registration costs are $10 and paid for by the Troop. For insurance purposes, any parent participating on a regular basis must register with the national organization as a Committee Member. Please fill out the BSA form.
The Troop provides each new Scout with a Troop 314 Neckerchief, and red uniform epaulets. Any item lost must be replaced at the Scout's cost. Replacement neckerchiefs are $10.
The Scoutmaster will consider requests for scholarship funds which may be available and/or budgeted, and that will allow Scouts to participate in activities where financial capability may not exist. Scholarships will be made available to boys who are active with the Troop through out the year. All requests for scholarship funds will be kept confidential.
Families are able to earn credit towards Recharter dues and Summer Camp fees through the purchase of grocery cards. Contact the grocery card coordinator if interested.
Uniforms, the Boy Scout handbook and a wide variety of other scout clothing, patches and equipment may be purchased at the Scout Shop, located at 3231 Atlantic Avenue in Raleigh. The phone number is 850-0301. It is open Monday – Saturday. Call for store hours.
At regular meetings, Troop 314 requires the scout shirt, long or short scout pants or jeans (no swim suits or soccer pants) and closed toe shoes. The same uniform is also required when traveling to and from Scout programs, such as Camporees and camp outs. A Troop 314 neckerchief is given once to each Scout. It must be worn to Boards of Review, Courts of Honor and Special Occasions. Each Scout is expected to wear the appropriate Scout uniform to every Scout function. An exception is made to the uniform rule during Troop meetings in June, July and August. Uniforms are appropriate but not required during those months. Each scout should wear either a Troop 314 t-shirt or another BSA t-shirt, such as a summer camp t-shirt. Uniforms are still required when traveling to and from monthly camp outs and summer camp.
Troop 314 encourages Scouts to provide assistance with the upkeep of the webpage with articles about Troop events authored by the Scouts and other information concerning the Troop activities or members. Scouts and parents are encouraged to check the website often to learn more about Troop activities. The troop web site is WWW.Troop314.org.
A listing of Troop and related meetings and activities, with times and locations for Troop meetings and activities, is contained in the calendar given to each scout and also on the troop web page. Calendar dates, times and locations for Troop meetings and activities change from time-to-time, so be sure to check updates, which are distributed at meetings as needed.
From the Guide to Safe Scouting: Male and female leaders require separate sleeping facilities. Married couples may share the same quarters if appropriate facilities are available. Male and female youth participants will not share the same sleeping facilities. When staying in tents, no youth will stay in the tent with an adult other than his or her parent or guardian.
Camping is the heart of the Scouting program in Troop 314 and each Scout is expected to attend every camping trip. A Scout must attend at least 50% of the campouts to be eligible for advancement to the next rank. Campouts are scheduled every month of the year, with the exception of December, and are not cancelled because of inclement weather, except in extreme circumstances. The Adult Leadership will make this determination and convey this information to the scouts via email or phone calls.
Troop 314 provides patrol boxes, cooking equipment, dining flies and tents (if needed) for each patrol. All patrol equipment is the responsibility of the Patrol Leader. The Patrol Leader will be responsible for making sure his patrol has an adequate number of tents and other troop furnished equipment for each camping trip. This should be done on the Monday prior to any departure. The requisitioning of the patrol equipment is the responsibility of the Patrol Leader at the time of departure. This is done with the assistance of the Troop Quartermaster.
Each Scout is responsible for his personal gear. Scouts should bring the minimum gear necessary, and to pack it so that all gear can be carried by the Scout to his patrol's campsite in a single trip. The Boy Scout Handbook has helpful information on camping and camping gear.
Recommended Personal Gear for each Scout:
Every campout:
Scout uniform
Sleeping bag appropriate to the weather (may be provided by the Troop)
Sleeping pad or thermarest (may be provided by the Troop)
Backpack
Tent and ground cloth (may be provided by the Troop)
Cup for drinking
Knife, fork and spoon
Water bottle(s) or platypus-type water sack with drinking tube (minimum 2 liters)
Your Patrol box provides cook kit,
Folding knife (less than 4")
Sturdy rain jacket and pants (most ponchos generally do not provide sufficient protection), which should always be packed at the top of your pack for easy access in case of sudden rain.
Small battery flashlight or head lamp
Waterproof or water resistant boots
Hat
Extra socks and underwear (this is very important)
Scout Handbook (with the Scout's name written across the outside edge of the book), pen, notebook
Small towel
Toiletries (soap, toothbrush)
Insect repellent and sunscreen (as appropriate by time of year)
Winter Campouts (depending on weather)
Synthetic or down filled sleeping bag rated to 0 degrees or better
Warm jacket
Gloves, at least one pair.
Warm hat
Polypropylene long underwear.
It is Troop 314’s policy that Scouts are to sleep in tents with members of their patrol. Scouts are expected to sleep two to a tent. Large family style tents are not permitted.
No cots of any kind are allowed on Troop campouts.
It is the responsibility of the patrol to develop a menu, which can be purchased by the Patrol Grub Master. Miscellaneous items such as trash bags, dish soap, etc. should be purchased as a part of the food purchase. Serving as Grub Master is a requirement for rank advancement and should be rotated among the Scouts.
If a Scout has told his Grub Master that he is going on the camping trip and later finds out that he cannot, it is his responsibility to call the Grub Master by Wednesday night to tell him, or else the Scout will be responsible for his portion of the food expenses. Each patrol should assign a Patrol Grub Master on a rotating basis to purchase the food. Parents are encouraged to let the patrol members purchase the food with a minimum of adult supervision.
Each Patrol will develop its own menu and duty roster, have them approved by the Senior Patrol Leader and an Assistant Scoutmaster coaching that patrol, and have them posted during the campout.
Each Scout is expected to eat before the normal Friday night departure. If travel time is greater than 2 hours, the Troop will stop for a meal.
Upon arrival at a campsite, the Senior Patrol Leader shall, in cooperation with the Patrol Leaders determine the Campsite Layout. All equipment shall then be unloaded from the vehicles and organized neatly in an equipment line. The Patrols will then set up camp. (See Camp Site Organization).
All individual and troop equipment should be clean and in good condition prior to leaving the campsite. In the event of inclement weather, troop tents may need to be carried home for drying by the members of the Patrol. The Patrol Leader will keep a written list of all troop equipment taken home and will provide a copy to the Troop Quartermaster upon return to the church. All equipment should be returned within two weeks. Both the Patrol Leader and Troop Quartermaster are responsible for assuring this happens. Prior to leaving the Patrol Leader will request that the Senior Patrol Leader and an Adult Leader inspect the patrols equipment and site prior to packing the Patrol equipment.
Once the Menu and Duty Roster has been posted, the Patrol Leader is to see that the Menu and Duty Roster is followed. This is to ensure that the group works together and develop into a functioning patrol. Food should not be eaten by the Patrol members that is be used for another meal, prior to that meal. All members of the Patrol are to eat at the same time to ensure that each Scout receives his fairshare of the food. Under this plan, the Patrol members should assist each other in completing tasks assigned, work with each other in campsite operations (cooking, clean-up, campsite improvements, etc.), eat together, compete against the other patrols in competitive events and cooperate in any other situation which requires a group effort. It is expected that each patrol would work independently and without interference from other patrols.
No sheath knives, gravity-opened knives, or spring-opened knives are allowed on any Scouting event. Adult Leadership will provide axes when needed for instructional purposes. Boys will only use axes under close adult supervision in a properly set up ax yard. Bow saws will be provided by the Troop for general ax/wood yard use by qualified scouts.
Electronic equipment* such as radios, tape or cd players, ipods, Playstation Portables, Nintendo Dual Screens, Gameboy Pockets, Colors, Advance, Advance SP, or original gray and cell phones with games are not allowed on any camping trip. *Exceptions are riding to and from camping trips. Headphones must be used (or game sounds muted) so that others do not hear the sounds. All equipment is to be left in the vehicle during the camp out. If one of the above items is found in the camp site it will be confiscated by the scoutmaster for the rest of the trip and no electronics will be allowed at any time by any boy during the next camp out. If any of the above items are brought into the camp site a second time, all scouts lose the privilege to bring electronics for six months. If any of the above items are brought into the camp site a third time, the privilege is revoked until further notice. Scoutmasters have cell phones in case of an emergency. The Troop is not responsible for lost or damaged items.
Boys are not allowed to have cigarette lighters on camping trips. The size of the flame is not large enough for the boys to safely light the stoves or lanterns. The troop uses wooden kitchen matches for lighting fires.
No fireworks or explosives, firearms or ammunition of any kind are allowed on camping trips.
All scouts are encouraged to bring their Boy Scout Handbooks on each campout; and all Scouts who have not reached the rank of First Class are required to do so.
The Totin’ Chip card is used by Troop 314 to insure training in proper and safe use of wood tools (knife, saw and ax). Each Scout must have his Totin’ Chip in his possession when using these tools, and will lose his Totin’ Chip if he misuses these tools.
Scouts are not allowed into other Patrol sites or adult areas unless invited, requesting permission, or to see an adult leader in an emergency.
A scout may touch another scout’s equipment or belongings only with permission.
No hazing or harassing (physical or verbal) of any kind is allowed. No fighting is permitted.
Taps is at 11:00 PM each night unless decided otherwise by the Patrol Leaders Council, after consulting with the Adult Leadership. Each Scout is expected to be in his tent and not talking loudly after taps has been sounded.
If a scout is taking medication during a campout, the scout’s parent should advise the adult leadership before the campout. If the parent wishes an adult at the campout to supervise this, written instructions must be provided as to when and how the medication is to be taken.
We leave each campsite cleaner than we found it. The Senior Patrol Leader and the Patrol Leaders Council will be responsible for the final inspection of the campsite. No one departs camp until the campsite inspection is approved and the closing ceremony, if applicable, is completed.
On the return trip, we normally attempt to arrive at the church by 12:00 PM on Sunday, unless otherwise stated on the permission to camp form. All troop members are expected to unpack and store the camping equipment under the direction of the Senior Patrol Leader and Quartermaster. No one is allowed to leave until the Senior Patrol Leader dismisses the Troop.
The consequences of failing to abide by Troop 314 rules or of any behavior deemed inappropriate by the Scoutmaster include: 1) quiet time isolation, extra work details, telephone call home and/or being sent home. Scouts and their parents understand that if a Scout is sent home, the Scout’s parent(s) may be required to pick him up at the campsite and take him home.
In general, campsites are to be organized by patrols (Adults will work as a patrol).
As such, the responsibility of the overall campsite layout is the responsibility of the Senior Patrol Leader, the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and the Patrol Leader.
At a minimum, the following items are to be considered when setting up a campsite.
1 Terrain should be relatively smooth with a slight slope to facilitate proper drainage. It should be high enough or far enough away from any streams or lakes so that flooding would not be a problem should there is a change in weather.
2. If possible, it should be in an area protected from excessive wind and rain.
3. The Camp Site should have the following designated areas: a) Patrol cooking/campfire area; 2) Wood yard; 3) Ax/Saw yard; 4) Cooking area (with patrol box and properly constructed fire ring); Grease Pit, (if possible, all trash and garbage should be taken to a proper trash respectable and not buried or burned,); 5) Tent areas; 6) Eating areas, (with dining fly); 7) Flag pole and/or entrance areas; and 8) Activity field.
The Senior Patrol Leader is responsible for the plan to set up campsite. He is also responsible to see that all patrols work as units to develop an organized campsite.
When breaking camp, the Senior Patrol Leader is again responsible for the troop operation and insuring that equipment is clean, properly stored and loaded in the vehicles in an organized manner, he is responsible for insuring that the campsite is actually cleaner than when we had arrived.
Transportation
Troop 314 depends on leaders and parents for transportation of the boys and their gear to campouts. Adults attending campouts are expected to provide rides for Scouts who need them. Adults attending campouts are required to file with the Troop a current driver’s license and insurance information . This is a requirement for Troop Tour Permits and BSA insurance.
From the Guide to Safe Scouting: If you cannot provide two adults for each vehicle, the minimum required is one adult and two or more youth members – never one on one.
Seat belts are required of all occupants. The beds of trucks or trailers must never be used for carrying passengers. A driver of a bus or any vehicle designed to carry more than 15 persons (including the driver) is required to have a commercial driver’s license.
Signed permission to camp forms are required for all campout and events requiring travel and are to be on file prior to departure for any event.
There will be at least two adult drivers on each Scouting activity. Parents may be asked to help meet these standards. If they are not met, the event will be cancelled.
The Troop will travel to and from campouts and other events in Troop convoy, except when permission for alternate travel is obtained from the Scoutmaster. We will not stop for food going to or returning from the campout unless travel time is greater than 2 hours. If we do plan to stop either going or on the return trip due to the distance we must travel, the Scouts will be asked to bring food money. Other than this, no money is needed nor should be brought on a camping trip. Occasionally additional money will be needed for special trips like Washington, DC.
In general, the Adult Leadership going on any particular outing provides transportation. Plans for transportation are determined at the meeting prior to the trip when the Council Tour Permit application is filled out. Part of each parent’s responsibility is to provide transportation to any function when asked. If the family is unable to provide the transportation, they should make arrangements with another family and advise the Scoutmaster and/or Troop Committee Chairman.
Any driver assisting with transportation of Scouts must be 21 years old or older.
Required transportation includes both to and from a scouting function.
From the Guide to Safe Scouting: Two registered1 adults, or one adult and a parent of a participating Scout, one of whom must be at least 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips and outings. There are only a few instances, such as a patrol activity, when no adult leadership is required. Coed activities require male and female adult leaders, both of whom must be 21 years of age or older.
No fewer that four individuals (always a minimum of two adults) are to go on any backcountry expedition or campout.
Adult Participation in Campouts
All adults should take the Boy Scout Leader basic training course. This helps all parents understand the Troop's program and goals. Adults who expect to participate in campouts with the Troop, or who want to participate in any high adventure camp, are strongly encouraged to take Scout Basic Leader Training and attend Boy Scout Youth Protection Training, offered by the Falls or any another district of the Occoneechee Council. To find a training schedule use the link to the Council website from our website. Costs for all training classes attended by registered adults will be reimbursed by the troop.
The primary aim of adult participation in campouts is to "act like Scouts." Accordingly, adults should review the Scout campout rules and adhere to them.
The principal benefits for Scouts of the outdoor program are the self reliance and sense of accomplishment that come with individual achievement. Therefore, parents should refrain from assisting their son(s) (or son's patrols) with camp activities. Scouts should seek guidance from their Patrol Leaders or Assistant Scoutmasters. Adults should bring problems or concerns (and compliments!) to the attention of the Senior Patrol Leader or the Scoutmaster.
Adults ordinarily will camp in their own designated staff campsite. Adults do not share tents with Scouts, including their own sons, and generally should avoid the area of their own son's patrol as this generally tends to be a distraction for the other boys in that patrol.
Every adult on a campout will have an important job - assisting or instructing Scouts. Every adult attending will be assigned duties on the Duty Roster.
Adults will eat all meals with the adult patrol.
Maintain "two deep leadership" on all activities.
Do not bring alcohol on campouts. BSA policy prohibits the use of alcohol at any activity involving Scouts.
Smoking in the presence of Scouts is discouraged. BSA policy encourages adults to refrain from smoking at activities involving Scouts.
Troop 314 requires support and participation by adult leaders who provide invaluable assistance, support and guidance. Adults participate in and support Troop 314 through their roles as adult leaders (Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters), merit badge counselors, and Troop Committee members. All parents are encouraged and expected to be actively involved in Troop 314, either as adult leaders who assist with program activities, as Troop Committee members who set policy and provide administrative support for Troop activities, by participating as a Merit Badge Counselor for a skill in which you have training for, or by accompanying the Troop on campouts to ensure that there is sufficient supervision by maintaining 2 adult registered leaders.
Everyone's help is needed. Troop volunteer opportunities exist to match the level of interest and availability of every adult. The adult leader and Troop Committee commitments can be brief, e.g. as board of review panel member, short term e.g. merit badge counselor or Subcommittee Chairman, or longer term, e.g. Assistant Scoutmaster or Troop Committee officer.
The Troop's Scout-led patrols, meetings, and outdoor program are supported by the Troop's adults, especially the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters. Troop Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters must successfully complete training in Boy Scout New Leader Essentials, Fast Start and Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills, and are actively encouraged to attend the Wood Badge training for advanced adult leader training. Costs for all training classes attended by registered adults are reimbursed by the troop.
The Troop Committee is made up of interested parents and other adults. All parents are invited to participate in the Troop Committee which meets at St. Raphael Catholic Church periodically. Most decisions are made by consensus. When a vote is necessary, such as on contentious issues or the annual budget, only registered adults who are not serving as Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster are eligible to vote. Appendix B lists various Troop Committee positions and suggested duties. Please feel free to call any of the Committee members for information.
Summer Camp is a great time for advancement and having fun. The Troop attends Camp Durant every other summer. They attend another camp with high adventure activities on the alternate year. It is particularly important for the new Scouts to attend summer camp, although all Scouts will benefit. Excellent facilities are provided for difficult-to-obtain and outdoor-oriented merit badges such as Archery, Astronomy, Canoeing, Fishing, Rowing, Life Saving, Wilderness Survival, Environmental Science and several others. It also provides a necessary requirement for election into the Order of the Arrow. Attendance at summer camp may require additional or updated medical forms.
Sometimes a scout is unable to complete all requirements for a particular merit badge from Summer Camp. He will receive a “partial” on that merit badge. The counselor will initial the requirements which have been completed. The Scout can then complete the other requirements at a later, but within reasonable amount of time.
The Order of the Arrow (OA) is a national brotherhood of Scout honor campers, based on brotherhood with fellow Scouts and cheerful service to others. Its purpose is to:
recognize those Scout campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives;
develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit;
promote Scout camping;
crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others
The Order of the Arrow program is conducted through a separate lodge. In Raleigh it is the Occoneechee Lodge, under the local Boy Scouts of America executive. Troop members are nominated and elected to membership by fellow Scouts during our spring elections. They must meet certain entry qualifications, which include: hold a rank of First Class or higher, and spend at least 15 days and nights of camping (6 of which must be at long term summer camp, and the remainder of which should be weekend trips) and the Scoutmasters recommendation.
Service projects, which include Troop projects and projects organized by Scouts who are working on their Eagle rank, are an integral part of the Scouting program designed to aid the development of character and citizenship. Hours (outside Troop meetings) working on approved Troop and/or Eagle Scout projects are required for advancement to most ranks. Announcements and sign-ups for service projects generally take place at Troop meetings and announcements will usually be posted on the Troop web site.
The sale of the Christmas Trees is the critical element in the fund raising program for funding Troop 314 activities. Each Scout in the Troop is expected to make a commitment to this program, as each Scout has or will benefit from the funds that are raised in the effort. Therefore, it is Troop 314's policy that all Scouts will work at least 1 shift during the sale. Participation in tree sales is an important element in showing the Scout Spirit required for advancement for all ranks. If a Scout does not adequately participate in such sales, he may have to pay additional fees for certain events, such as summer camp. Troop 314 maintains a very active program which requires a good deal of money to fund. Without Scouts selling trees we would not be able to have the kind of program we currently have.
The sale is held the first weekend after Thanksgiving every year.
Friends of Scouting
Each year, the Occoneechee Council operates its Friends of Scouting (FOS) campaign to raise money for the Council operations. The Council is responsible for maintaining the Council Camps, organizing Council Camporees, supporting the troops and districts in the Council, maintaining local BSA administration, providing leadership training and materials, and supporting many other scouting activities. Contributions are voluntary, but our Troop needs to support this effort. FOS is a critical source of BSA funding. Supporting the scouting program through contributions to FOS is a great way to make a difference in your community, especially if your employer offers a matching program.
These requirements must be met to join Troop 314.
Complete the fifth grade, or be 11 years old, or have earned the Arrow of Light Award, but be younger than 18 years old.
Submit a completed Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian. SEE QUICK START FORM INSIDE FRONT COVER.
Parent and scout reads, understands, agrees and signs the paperwork at the end of this document agreeing to follow Troop 314 policies.
Scout Rank Requirements
1. Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handclasp.
3. Demonstrate tying the square knot (joining knot).
Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath or promise, Law, motto, and slogan, and the Outdoor Code.
Describe the Scout badge
With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse and Drug Abuse."
Participate in a Scoutmaster conference.
With only a few key exceptions, a parent may not sign-off for their own child's advancements. Please consult with the scoutmaster before doing so.
The Scout advancement program consists of rank advancements from Scout through Eagle. Qualifications for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class are through successful completion of specific skill requirements at each rank level. Star, Life and Eagle ranks are earned primarily through the merit badge program, demonstration of leadership skills and participation in service projects. Each requirement for advancement is listed in the Boy Scout Handbook.
Skill requirements will be completed at troop meetings and on campouts, hikes and other planned activities. They may be approved and the Boy Scout Handbook signed by the Scout’s Senior Patrol Leader, a Troop Guide, a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster or the Scoutmaster. A parent cannot approve a skill requirement for his or her son. When a skill requirement is approved the Scout should notify the Assistant Scoutmaster responsible for advancement records so that the progress records can be updated.
When a Scout is ready to advance in rank, he should request a Scoutmaster’s Conference. After a successful Scoutmaster’s Conference, the Scoutmaster will contact the Troop Committee Chairman to request a Board of Review. Boards of Review are typically held on the third Monday of each month or at other prescheduled times. Do not come to a Troop meeting and expect a BOR unless it is the third Monday in the month or you have made earlier arrangements with the Troop Committee Chair. Each Scout must be in full “Class A” uniform, and have his Boy Scout Handbook and any other relative information with him. Each requirement in the Handbook must be initialed and dated. The Board of Review will then determine the Scout’s readiness to advance to the next rank by either approving the rank advancement or request that additional work be completed.
A Scout's advancement is recorded in his Boy Scout Handbook. A Scout is responsible for asking the Scoutmaster or his assistants to sign his handbook as soon as he completes any requirement. SCOUTS SHOULD SAFEGUARD THEIR HANDBOOK BY CLEARLY MARKING THEIR NAME ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE AND PROTECTING IT FROM "THE ELEMENTS". REMEMBER, ALL HANDBOOKS LOOK ALIKE FROM THE OUTSIDE!
Periodically the Boy Scouts of America will change the requirements for rank advancement. The adult leaders will strive to keep you apprised of these changes and the effective dates of these changes. Sometimes the changes are such that they will be effective upon all scouts working on a rank advancement with no option but to make them required of all scouts working on that rank.
Merit Badges
Each Rank above First Class requires that a Scout earn a minimum number of merit badges, including a specified minimum number of Eagle-required Merit Badges in order to earn the rank. Merit Badges are the process for developing and measuring scout skills and knowledge required for rank advancement. They also present opportunities for Scouts to explore areas of personal interest which might develop into a hobby or lead to a career. Scouts need not to wait until First Class to earn a merit badge, and may start earning merit badges at any rank. Merit Badges are attainable at Summer Camp, Troop Meetings, or on an individual basis from troop approved Merit Badge Counselors. Announcements and sign ups for merit badge activities generally take place at Troop meetings.
All Scouts should comply with the following procedures for Merit Badge counseling. Your assistance in this will help maintain our standards and eliminate the possibility of disappointment to the boy.
Talk to the Scoutmaster or the Assistant Scoutmaster for Advancement about what merit badge you want to take and explain why you want to take it. If in their view it is appropriate for the youth and will not conflict with an upcoming program he will be told to proceed and be informed of who the approved merit badge counselor is for that particular badge. Occasionally the troop will do a merit badge as part of our regular program, if we are planning that merit badge we will have the youth not do it at that time.
Contact the merit badge counselor, establish appointments with the counselor, complete the requirements of the merit badge and obtain the counselors approval. The Scout may not meet with the counselor by himself; he needs to be accompanied by another scout, a friend or a parent. This requirement of the Boy Scouts of America as a part of the safe scouting program. If you have any questions please see one of the adult leaders.
After the counselor has approved all the requirements for the merit badge, the scout should provide a written statement from the counselor that all of the requirements have been met to the Assistant Scoutmaster in charge of advancement.
A Scout’s parents are not allowed to be his counselor for any merit badge, except for the Home Repairs merit badge.
Advancement is recognized at a formal Troop Court of Honor held three times a year, in October, February and May. The Court of Honor provides an opportunity for Scouts to be acknowledged for their work. Families are strongly encouraged to attend as the Court of Honor is a special occasion and, in the case of Eagle, parents are asked to stand with their Scout as he receives his rank.
Troop 314 organizes two types of ceremonies to recognize advancement achievements: Court of Honor and "Eagle" Scout Court of Honor.
The Court of Honor addresses Merit Badges, General Information, Announcements, various Award Presentations, and Rank Advancements. The Court of Honor generally takes place in Raphael Hall at St. Raphael Catholic Church. The calendar reflects the Court of Honor start times.
Eagle courts of honors are held as needed. The date, time and location are decided by the Eagle Scout and his parents. The troop committee will provide the necessary support for the court of honor. Since this is the highest rank a scout can obtain these courts of honor are very special.
Contact any of the Committee Members with questions.
JUNIOR LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the responsibility of all junior leaders to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the office that they hold. That is, they should always behave in a Scout like manner, exemplify the Scout Oath and Law, be impartial, and strive to help all members of the Troop achieve Scouting’s highest goals.
Being a Junior Leader includes, but is not limited to the following requirements:
Complete Uniform
Willingness and obligation to assist and teach younger scouts skills.
Know the difference between TELL and TEACH.
Use accepted and approved leadership techniques.
Know the difference between ORDER and LEAD.
Remain impartial and fair in making assignments.
Refrain from the use of improper language at all times.
Respect individual and patrol property
Accept responsibility
Continue to learn skills in both leadership and scouting.
Set a good example.
Participate in all activities.
JUNIOR LEADER RECALL
Should it become apparent that a Junior Leader is not maintaining the standards of his office, as evidenced by complaints from the troop/patrol, troop leadership or poor performance by the troop/patrol, the Scoutmaster may request a meeting with the junior leader to discuss his performance. The meeting may be a one on one basis or it may be with the troop leadership or committee.
Should the junior leader continue to perform below standards, the junior leader shall meet with the troop leadership to discuss any problems or concerns and to develop a plan to correct any deficiencies.
Should the junior leader continue to perform bellow standards following the second meeting, the Scoutmaster reserve the right to call for new elections to replace the junior leader with the new leader finishing the outstanding leader’s unexpired term.
Disciplinary Issues
Your son may be sent home from camping trips or face other restrictions on attendance at troop activities or removal from the troop for the following items:
Fighting
Bringing a rifle or handgun, even if it is a pellet or BB model, real or fake, paint ball gun or sling shot.
Stealing
Destroying or damaging Troop, another Scout’s property, or another person’s property on purpose.
Dropping tents
Bringing explosives, firecrackers, bottle rockets, smoke bombs, sparklers, etc.
Bringing or using cigarettes.
Bringing or using any type of alcoholic beverage or illegal substance.
Going swimming without proper adult supervision.
Ignoring a direct request from an adult leader to stop doing something that in the opinion of the Adult Leader is dangerous to either the Scout or others.
Any conduct that in the opinion of the Adult Leadership is not in compliance with the Scout Oath and Laws.
Should the actions of your son warrant being removed from the troop the decision will be made by the chartered organization representative, the troop committee chairman and the scoutmaster after discussing the mater with the scout and his parent(s).
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
SENIOR PATROL LEADER (SPL)
Job Description:
The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop. He typically serves as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader for six months and moves into the Senior Patrol Leader position.
Responsible to: Scoutmaster
Term of Office: 6 months, but can serve a second term. Limit – 2 consecutive terms
Position Type: Elected
JLT Training: Yes
Requirements:
Be at least Star rank
Be active in the troop for 2 years
Duties:
Preside of all troop meetings, events, activities and camping trips.
Be prepared to ATTEND and CONDUCT Patrol Leaders Council meetings.
Name appointed boy leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster.
Be active in the Troop’s outdoor program (At least 75% attendance is expected).
Be active in the Troop’s meetings. (At least 75% attendance is expected).
Assign duties and responsibilities to other junior leaders.
Work to make every member of the troop feel a part of the troop, teach scouting skills and develop Patrol and Troop spirit.
Work with the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters in training junior leaders.
Organize the patrols on each camping trip to ensure that each patrol functions properly.
Set a
good example for your patrol leaders by wearing a complete Scout
uniform each week.
Set a good example.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER (ASPL)
Job Description:
The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest-raking junior leader in the troop. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the Troop.
Responsible to: Senior Patrol Leader
Term of Office: 6 months unless reelected by the troop
Position Type: Elected
JLT Training: Yes
Requirements:
1. Be a Star Scout.
2. Be active in the troop for 2 years.
Duties:
Attend Patrol Leaders’ Council Meetings.
Act as assistant for the Senior Patrol Leader
Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed junior leaders: librarian, historian, quartermaster and chaplain’s aide.
Take over troop leadership in the absence of the senior patrol leader
Perform tasks assigned by the senior patrol leader.
Function as a member of the patrol leaders’ council.
Be active in the troop attend at least 75% of the troop meetings
Be active in the troop activities attending at least 75% of the troop camping trips and other activities.
Set a good example
Wear the uniform correctly
Live by the Scout Oath and Law
PATROL LEADER (PL)
Job Description:
The Patrol Leader is elected by the patrol and leads the patrol.
Responsible to: Senior Patrol Leader
Term of Office: 6 Months
Position Type: Elected
JLT Training: Yes
Requirements:
1. Be a 1st Class Scout.
2. Be active in the troop for 1 year.
You must:
Be available to attend Patrol Leaders Council meetings.
Keep patrol members informed.
Develop patrol spirit
Agree to attend one-day in-troop junior leaders training at the church within one month of your election.
Be active in the Troop’s outdoor program (At least 75% attendance is expected)
Be active in the Troop’s meetings. (At least 75% attendance is expected)
Conduct organized patrol meetings on a regular basis.
Work to make every member of your patrol feel a part of the patrol, teach scouting skills and develop Patrol and Troop sprit.
Conduct the skill instruction phase of the troop meeting your patrol is responsible for according to the plan developed at the PLC. If you are not going to be present when it is your turn you must make arrangements before the meeting with your Assistant Patrol Leader or another Patrol Leader.
Ensure that your patrol is functioning in a proper manner, the camp site is set up properly, planned menus and duties assigned are carried out properly.
Set a good example for your patrol by wearing the uniform correctly.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Assistant Patrol Leader (APL)
Job Description:
The Assistant Patrol Leader is elected by the patrol and leads the patrol in the absence of the Patrol Leader.
Responsible to: Patrol Leader
Term of Office: 6 Months
Position Type: Elected
JLT Training: Yes
Requirements:
1. Be a 1st Class Scout.
2. Be active in the troop for 1 year.
You must:
Assist the Patrol Leader in
Planning and leading patrol meetings and activities
Keeping patrol members informed
Preparing your patrol to take part in all troop activities
Take charge of the patrol in the absence of the patrol leader.
Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings in the absence of the patrol leader
Help develop patrol spirit
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well
Set a good example
Set a good example for your patrol by wearing the uniform correctly.
Be active in the Troop’s outdoor program (At least 75% attendance is expected)
Be active in the Troop’s meetings. (At least 75% attendance is expected)
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Troop Quartermaster
Job Description:
The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.
Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Term of Office: 6 Months
Position Type: Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader under advice of Scoutmaster
JLT Training: Yes
Requirements:
1. Be a 1st Class Scout.
2. Be active in the troop for 1 year.
Duties:
Attend Patrol Leaders’ Council Meetings.
Keep records of troop equipment
Keep troop equipment in good repair
Issue troop equipment and see that it is returned in good order.
Suggest new or replacement items.
Work with the assistant scoutmaster responsible for equipment.
Be active in the troop attend at least 75% of the troop meetings
Be active in the troop activities attending at least 75% of the troop camping trips and other activities.
Set a good example
Wear the uniform correctly
Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Chaplain’s Aide
Job Description:
The Chaplain Aide works with the Troop Chaplin to meet the religious needs of the Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious emblems program.
Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Term of Office: 6 Months
Position Type: Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader under advice of Scoutmaster
JLT Training: Yes
Requirements:
1. Be a 1st Class Scout.
2. Be active in the troop for 1 year.
Duties:
Attend Patrol Leader’s Council Meetings
Encourage saying grace at meals while camping or on activities
Keep troop leaders apprised of religious holidays when planning activities.
Assist Chaplin or religious coordinator in meeting the religious needs of the troop members while on activities.
Preside over closing prayer on camping trips
Be active in the troop attend at least 75% of the troop meetings
Be active in the troop activities attending at least 75% of the troop camping trips and other activities.
Set a good example
Wear the uniform correctly
Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Troop Librarian
Job Description:
The Librarian takes care of troop literature.
Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Term of Office: 6 Months
Position Type: Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader under advice of Scoutmaster
JLT Training: Yes
Requirements:
1. Be a 1st Class Scout.
2. Be active in the troop for 1 year.
Duties:
Attend Patrol Leaders’ Council Meetings.
Establish and maintain the troop library.
Keep records on merit badge books owned by the troop
Add new or replacement items as needed.
Have merit badge books available for borrowing at troop meetings
Keep system to check in and out the merit badge books
Follow up on late returns.
Be active in the troop attend at least 75% of the troop meetings
Be active in the troop activities attending at least 75% of the troop camping trips and other activities.
Set a good example
Wear the uniform correctly
Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Troop Historian
Job Description:
The Historian keeps a historical record and scrapbook of troop activities.
Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Term of Office: 6 Months
Position Type: Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader under advice of Scoutmaster
JLT Training: Yes
Requirements:
1. Be a 1st Class Scout.
2. Be active in the troop for 1 year.
Duties:
Attend Patrol Leaders’ Council Meetings.
Gather pictures and facts about troop activities and keep them in scrapbooks and on the troop website.
Take care of troop trophies and keepsakes
Keep information about troop alumni
Be active in the troop attend at least 75% of the troop meetings
Be active in the troop activities attending at least 75% of the troop camping trips and other activities.
Set a good example
Wear the uniform correctly
Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Troop Bugler
Job Description:
The Bugler is responsible for providing appropriate bugle calls during Troop meetings, campouts, summer camp and other appropriate Scout events.
Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Term of Office: 6 Months
Position Type: Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader under advice of Scoutmaster
JLT Training: Yes
Requirements:
1. Be a 1st Class Scout.
2. Be active in the troop for 1 year.
3. Be able to play trumpet or bugle
Duties:
1. Attend Patrol Leaders’ Council Meetings.
2. Sound Taps, Assembly and Revelry at troop campouts
3. Sound Assembly at weekly meetings when asked
4. Sound other calls as requested by troop leadership
5. Be active in the troop attend at least 75% of the troop meetings
6. Be active in the troop activities attending at least 75% of the troop camping trips and other activities
7. Set a good example
8. Wear the uniform correctly
9. Live by the Scout Oath and Law