This manual was prepared to welcome new Scouts, Scouters,
and parents to Troop 501, but we want to be sure that every family involved
receives one. Please take time to read every page.
There is valuable information included that effects us all.
There is a tremendous benefit to our Troop to have this information in writing
to minimize misunderstandings. This manual represents many of the policies
and procedures developed by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and the Troop 501
Committee.
The Committee is responsible to the Chartering
Organization (Grace Church of the Nazarene) that the Troop program is to be
conducted according to BSA policies and the Chartering Organization's expectations.
Modifications to the policies and procedures contained here is the responsibility
of the Committee, and will only be made according to BSA policy.
It is the Troop's policy to abide by the procedures and
rules set forth in this manual. If you have any questions or concerns regarding
this
manual, please feel free to contact the Committee Chairman, Dale
Henninger.
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Troop
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1.00 TROOP MISSION, VISION, SPONSOR,
AND MEMBERSHIP
1.01 Troop Mission and Vision
1.02 Troop Sponsor
1.03 Definition of Troop Membership |
2.00 TROOP
2.01 Meeting Location
2.02 Meeting Time
2.03 Grace Church Phone
2.04 Troop Meetings |
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3.00 TROOP UNIFORM
3.01 Class A Uniform
3.02 Headgear
3.03 Class B Uniform
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4.00 TROOP COMMITTEE
4.01 Members
4.02 Meetings/Time/Location |
5.00 TROOP PROGRAM
5.01 Overview
5.02 Troop Elections
5.03 Discipline
5.04 Patrol Method
5.05 Leadership Appointments |
6.00 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
6.01 Adult Leadership
6.02 Family Involvement |
7.00 COSTS
7.01 Registration/Dues
7.02 Troop Activities
7.03 Training Costs
7.04 Fund Raising
7.05 Distribution of Proceeds
7.06 High Adventure Funds
7.07 Tomahawk (Summer Camp) Fees
7.08 Tim Beckmann Memorial Scholarship Fund |
8.00 ADVANCEMENT
8.01 Working with your Son
8.02 Advancement Approval
8.03 Merit Badges
8.04 Merit Badge Counselors
8.05 Service to Others
8.06 Scoutmaster Conference/
Boards of Review
8.07 Courts of Honor |
9.00 TRAINING
9.01 Junior Leader Training
9.02 Silver Pathfinder Training |
10.00 TROOP CALENDAR
10.01 Troop Calendar of Events
10.02 Troop Newsletter
10.03 Troop Phone Tree |
| 11.00 TROOP ROSTER |
| 12.00 TROOP TRANSPORTATION POLICY |
| 13.00 PERMISSION/RELEASE FORMS |
14.00 CAMPOUT COSTS/TROOP EQUIPMENT
14.01 Campout Costs
14.02 Troop Equipment |
15.00 TOTIN' CHIP/FIREM'N CHIT PRIVILEGES
15.01 Totin' Chip
15.02 Firem'n Chit |
| 16.00 ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP |
| 17.00 HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAMS |
18.00 CAMPOUT POLICIES
18.01 Rides
18.02 Departure from Events |
19.00 ORDER OF THE ARROW
19.01 General Overview
19.02 Election
19.03 Youth and Adult Membership Requirements
19.04 What to do before the Election |
ADDENDUMS
1. The Promise of Scouting
2. The Aims of Scouting
3. The Scout Oath
4. The Scout Law
5. A Guide to Conducting Boards of Review |