Board of Review Scout Leader Positions and Responsibilities
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INTRODUCTION TROOP 34 Sharon Presbyterian Church Dear Scout and Scouting Family: Welcome to Troop 34. We are happy to admit a new Scout into the Brotherhood of Scouting and all that it has to offer. We are always anxious to add parents to our roster of talents to help the boys, leaders, and the Troop move to increasing heights. The affiliation request of each new Scout gives us an opportunity to meet with you and exchange ideas and ideals and to point out the basic precepts of Troop 34. We pledge to you to assist each Scout develop in his duties to God and Country, duties to others, and duties to himself. We hope to develop his awareness of individual and group skills and to increase his abilities and knowledge, particularly those of nature. In turn, we ask of you, his parents, continuing encouragement and appreciation of his efforts and direct participation when called upon to assist. Most of the assistance will be required of Fathers to meet troop goals and will also include home planning for advancement, camp menus, field trips, and Merit Badge Counselors. Troop 34 dues for new scouts shall be set at $50.00 annually to be prorated at $4.20 per month from current month through December. The next years dues for scouts who are members of Troop 34 on November 1, shall be set at $75.00. This amount may be reduced by up to $25.00 by a credit of $5.00 for each of the first five Christmas trees sold during the annual fund raising in November. These dues are payable by the December Court-of-Honor to register for the following year. Dues for adults shall remain at the amount necessary for registration with the council, currently $8.00 annually. Families with more than one scout in Troop 34 will receive a discount of $10.00 for each additional scout. Any additional credits may be used toward Summer Camp or High Adventure trips. POLICY ON ALCHOHOL AND ILLEGAL DRUGS The possession and/or use of alcohol or illegal drugs at any Troop 34 activity by either scouts or adults is incompatible with the principles of scouting and is therefore prohibited. Any Scout who violates this policy will be immediately removed from any office or position held in the troop and banned from further participation in Troop 34 activities until the Troop Committee has determined proper disciplinary action which may have a negative impact on his advancement. Specific disciplinary action for the offending scout may, according to the circumstances, include either temporary or permanent exclusion from Troop 34. In the case of illegal drugs, action will also include referral to the appropriate law enforcement agency. All adults, both parents and other adult leaders, are expected to set an example for the scouts by adhering to and supporting this policy. Violators will not be allowed to participate in Troop 34 activities. To ensure that BSA and troop policy is followed, participation by any scout or adult will show consent to any search which may be authorized and conducted, at the discretion of the Scoutmaster or his designee, of any or all scouting gear and vehicles involved in a Troop 34 activity. The primary focus of the adult leadership of Troop 34 is to develop and nourish those qualities, skills and knowledge in the members of the Troop that will make them good citizens today and strong future adult leaders. This is accomplished by instilling strong ethical values, developing self reliance and confidence, and providing opportunities for individual and group decision making on rules and activities that affect the scouts within a patrol or the whole Troop. All of the adult leaders in the Troop are committed to this primary focus and/or direction to the scouts as needed to meet this commitment. In the conduct of this role, all adult leaders are expected to provide positive, supportive assistance to the scouts and to other members of the adult "team" to ensure enduring strong leadership among both the scouts and adult leaders. Membership in Troop 34 will be limited to 50 boys, including boy leaders. (4 patrols and a supporting staff). Webelos with Arrow of Light award from pack 34 will be given first priority for membership. Brothers of Scouts in the Troop will be given second consideration. A Scout must be active in attendance and participation to remain a member of Troop 34. Any Scout who shows a lack of interest in scouting by unexcused absences from troop meetings and camping trips will be asked to resign from the troop. A written excuse from a parent or guardian is required for absences due to illness, school participation, or family schedule conflict. Scouts are expected to attend meetings in proper uniform and on time. Exceptions are made for participation in school programs and organized sports events which are covered by a written statement from a parent or guardian.
A. Regular troop meetings are held at the Sharon Presbyterian Church Scout Hut located at 5201 Sharon Road on Monday at 7 P.M. with dismissal at 8:30 P.M. The Patrol Leaders Council will remain an additional 15 minutes. B. Patrol meetings will be called by the Patrol Leader as often as necessary to meet the goals of the Troop and Patrol. Date, time, and place will be chosen by the Patrol Leader. C. Patrol Leaders Council will meet once a month at the Scout Hut and will be directed by the Senior Patrol Leader. D. A Court-of-Honor is held four times each year (March, May, September, December) on the second or third Monday of the month. The purpose is to recognize the achievements of the Scouts in an open forum. E. Parents metting is held on the second Monday of every month. Every parent is expected to attend. This meeting headed by the Committe Chairman sets the policies and the guidelines for Troop 34 and supports the Scoutmaster in carrying out the needs of the Troop. I. Complete approved uniform is: The uniform as listed in the B.S.A. Official catalog or the Scout Handbook consisting of tan shirt (w/proper patches) and green pants or shorts. Proper shoes or boots are also required. This is referred to in our Troop as Class "A" uniform. Troop 34 T-Shirts may be worn as uniform except for formal troop occasions. If short pants are worn, they will be the B.S.A. Scout short pants. This is referred to in our troop as Class "B" uniform. II. All insignia sewn in proper place. (We suggest 2 sets of insignia for the two uniform shirts.) All awards and honors are required to be worn on formal troop occasions (such as Courts of Honor, Parades, Scout Sunday, etc.) Merit Badge Sash. If worn, merit badges are attached to front (and back, if needed) of sash. Venture/Varsity letter is attached at bottom front corner. Temporary insignia may be worn on back. Shoulder Epaulets. Red Shoulder loops identify Boy Scouting (all members of a troop). Left Sleeve. Council Patches, unit numeral, and badge of office are worn as shown snug up, and touching each other. Badge of office is centered below and torches unit numeral. The veteran unit bar (26, 50, 56, 60, 65, 70, 75 or 80 years) is positioned above and touching troop numeral and in turn touching council patch. Den chief cord is worn over the left shoulder and under epaulet.. Left Pocket. Service stars above the pocket. If a medal or embroidered knot for youth members is worn, service stars are raised. Embroidered square knot are worn centered above the pocket in rows of three. Not more than five medals may be worn, [pinned centered immediately above the pocket (extending overknots if both are worn). The wearing sequence for knots or medals is at the wearer's discretion and lead color is to the wearei s right. Badges of rank are worn centered on the pocket above the Arrow of Light Award. Flap buttoned. The World Crest is worn 3 inches below the left shoulder seam and centered over the pocket.
Right Sleeve. U.S. Rag. Only the most recently earned Quality Unit Award may be worn below patrol emblem or below Baden Powell Star. Musician badge, if in band or drum corps, is worn % inch below patrol emblem. Up to six merit badges may be worn on the long sleeve shirt in two columns of three starting 3 inches above the bottom edge of the cuff. Right Pocket. Jamboree insignia (only one) worn above BSA or interpreter strip. Order of the Arrow lodge insignia worn on pocket flap. Temporary insignia worn centered on the pocket. Flap buttoned. Nameplate is centered above the BSA strip or interpreter strip, if worn. The Varsity or Venture strip is worn above the BSA strip or above the interpreter strip. MONTHLY CAMPING TRIPS Camping is a special part of the Scout program. Troop 34 will go camping every month except December (check your current calendar for locations and dates). Whenever possible the ping trip will be scheduled for the weekend with the third Saturday of the month. This cannot be changed without the approval of the committee. A camping trip will never be cancelled unless the roads to the site are impassable. The cost of the camping program is paid for by Scout contributions and fundraising projects. The summer vacation period will include a week of Summer Camp and the possibity of a high adventure camping trip lasting several days. The following apply to all camping trips:
A. Scouts pledge to obey the Scout Law. Its practice on camping trips is required. B. No Scout will be permitted on a camping trip unless he has in his possession a signed Emergency Card. C. Scouts will be in uniform during travel to and from camping trips and such other times as announced by the Senior Patrol Leader. D. The Patrol Leader will be responsible for making sure that his patrol has adequate tentage, equipment, and food for each camping trip. return to top of page E. The Patrol will be responsible for any lost or damaged equipment. A fee will be charged each patrol member to repair or replace this equipment if lost or destroyed. Any equipment taken home for cleaning or drying MUST be returned the following troop meeting night. The Troop Quartermaster will fine any patrol turning in equipment late. F. A Scout who has told the Patrol Leader that he is going camping but does not go, will be required to pay his share of food costs unless he notifies the Patrol Grubmaster before food is purchased. G. Hiking boots MUST be worn on hiking trips. Casual wear can be worn while at the campsite. H. Radios and Tape players maybe used on Troop Camping trips (not on Camporee) for personal use. Volume above a courtesy level will not be permitted. Repeated violation of this rule will result in loss of the privilege for the individual who owns the device. L Only Eagle or Life Scouts may use cots on camping trips. Parents of Scouts may also use cats. J. Scouts who have not reached the rank of 1st Class must carry their Scout Handbook on all camping trips. K. No Patrol will leave a campsite before it is inspected and approved by the Senior Patrol Leader. L Scouts must have the Scoutmaster's permission to leave the general camping area. Failure to comply with these camping rules will result in disciplinary action by the Patrol Leaders' Council or Scoutmaster as appropriate. Scoutmaster or designee reserves the right to make exceptions as necessary! BACKPACKING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST This is a checklist of camping equipment that every Scout will need to consider for each specific trip. (NOTE: If used as a packing list, items worn would be included.) Notes below give additional information and clarification on several specific items. For all categories think "small and light" to make backpacking fun and avoid problems on the trail. A. Food & Eating Gear - Items, except for canteen, packed in color coded ditty bag(s). 1. Canteen 2. Mesa Kit 3. Plastic Cup 4. Knife, fork, spoon set 5. Waterproof matches in small container 6. Water purification tablets 7. Packaged food items (Frozen foods - insulated in lock bags are okay) 8. Emergency food: 2 pkgs. instant soup, cereal, & hot chocolate in zip-lock bags.
B. Personal Items - Packed in color coded ditty bag(s). 1. Soap 2. Face towel 3. Toilet paper 4. Tooth brush & paste plus personal toiletries 6. Insect repellent (non-aerosol) 6. Personal first aid kit with Band-Aids and moleskin 7. Flashlight with spare batteries 8. Money for meals in transit 9. Chapstick and sunscreen 10. Needlelthread, large safety pins (4) 11. Bible or prayer book C. Sleeping Gear 1. Sleeping bag 2. Waterproof stuff bag for sleeping bag 3. Pad to put under sleeping bag (closed cell type,' TermaRest") 4. Ground cloth 5. Tent pegs -11 steel wire type
D. Clothing - NOTE: Adjust as needed for season and specific trip. 1. Class “A” uniform is including Hiking boots (required) 2. 3 pairs wool or polarfleece socks (required) (NOT COTTON) 3. 3 pairs silk or synthetic liner socks (required) 4. 2 pairs of pants or shorts (heavy in winter - wool or corduroy) and underwear
5. 3 shirts (includes required Troop 34 T-shirt) (3rd shirt wool or polarfleece in winter) 6. Nylon shell with hood (can be rain jacket)
7. Swim trunks 8. Cap/hat for sun protection 9. Bandanna
Additional Items Needed for Winter 10. Sweater (wool or polarfleece) 11. Synthetic long underwear (NOT COTTON) 12. Mittens or lined gloves (wool or polarfleece) 13. Stocking cap (wool or polarfleece) 14. Balaclava/face mask (fleece or polypropylene)
15. Warm coat 16. Blanket
E. Miscellaneous Equipment 1. Poncho or rain jacket (easily accessible) 2. Compass 3. Zip-lock bags 4. Plastic trash bags (2) 5. 50 feet of 1/8 inch nylon cord 6. Backpack trowel 7. 2 to 4 straps (for fastening things onto pack frame) 8. Pocket knife (Lock Blade knife) - NO SHEATE KNIVES. 9. Day pack (optional) 10. Back pack 11. Identification on back flap of pack 12. Pack cover or large plastic garbage bag 13. Whistle on cord (tie on backpack) 14. Boy Scout Handbook *NOTES* Sleeping Bag........ A sleeping bag good to 15F is sufficient. Must have a waterproof stuff bag. Should be light in weight. Must have a pad to put under the sleeping bag for comfort and to prevent moisture problems. Boots…… Boots are required on all of Troop 34 camping/hiking trips. Sturdy hikng boots that are 6 to 8 inches high are recommended. Sneakers, which don’t have sturdy soles or have adequate ankle support, are not appropriate. All boots should be treated for wet weather and 'broken in' prior to wearing them on the trail. Back Pack........... The pack (either external or internal frame) must have a padded, snug-fitting, full hip belt and padded shoulder straps. The pack should fit the Scout; check for size adjustments but don't buy one he will grow into. Pay special attention to the hip-belt, this must fit properly to support the pack's weight on the hips. Pack light! Rain Gear............ Plastic (cheap) or nylon (more expensive) poncho, or rain jackettsuit is a must. Also, a rain-proof pack cover is needed. A large, thick plastic garbage bag usually is okay as a pack cover. Mess Kit........ Mess kit includes: (1) Plastic bowl or Scout cook kit and a plastic cup - plastic cup is preferred for extreme cold weather, as metal can stick to your skin or lips; (2) Knife, fork, and spoon set (or combination). First Aid Kit... A small personal first aid kit should include a few Band-Aids, antiseptic, and moleskin. (Any medication a Scout may need should be brought to the attention of the adult leader prior to departure!) Zip-Lock Bags....... Zip-lock freezer bags, gallon and various smaller sizes, are useful for a number of needs. Clothes and other items can be packed in them to be kept waterproof and organized. They can also be used to pack out trash. Several spares are handy.
Prior to appearing before the Board of Review, give some thought to your next advancement in rank. Review the requirements, discuss them with your parents and your scoutmaster, and be prepared to otter the board an estimated date of completion. Scouts who are not advancing at a reasonable rate will meet with the Board of Review to determine their reasons for not meeting their objectives.
NOTE: It is very important that every Scout maintain complete records of his advancement and camping trips with Troop 34. Especially if his goal is to become an Eagle Scout, a goal every Scout should have. The behavior of a Boy Scout is set forth in the Scout Law and the Scout Oath. It will be our endeavor to so teach each Scout the meaning of the Scout Law and the Scout Oath that he will demonstrate their principles in action both when he is in and when he is out of uniform. The Scouting movement is designed primarily to teach a boy values as he develops his duty to himself, to others, and to his God and Country. return to top of page This development is a long process and it comes in many ways. It comes from advancing in rank, from camping with other Scouts, from competing with other Scouts, from holding office in the Patrol or Troop, from serving as Den Chief, and from the many other ways in which Scouting seeks to develop leadership, personality, and mold character. It is our desire that each Scout achieve to the limit of his own ability, interest and motivation. We pledge ourselves to give to each Scout all the time that is required to earn his Eagle Award and his God and Country Award, the highest awards given by Scouting and by the Church to a Boy Scout. However, we can only do so much. The Scout himself must be willing to work, to participate, to make hard decisions, to obey orders, to cooperate, and to be patient. And you, his parents, must be willing to give of your time, your interests, and your encouragement. Every Scout will not become an Eagle, but every good Scout will absorb many of the great ideals of Scouting and thus become a better citizen and a better person. To these goals, we address ourselves and we seek your support in our endeavor. The Board of Review will meet the last Monday of each month. All applicants for advancement must be in uniform and bring to the Board, their handbook, card of rank, and registration card. Applicant will be immediately dismissed if his credentials are not in order. All Merit Badge Applications must be signed by the Scoutmaster and Counsellor.
TROOP 34 Requirements for Advancement
and The following rules and procedures are placed in effect for each member of Troop 34. We suggest that you read these requirements carefully together with your Scout Handbook so that there is no misunderstanding regarding your responsibilities. 1. SCOUT HANDBOOK Your Scout Progress Records in the Scout Handbook must be complete in all respects when you appear before the Board of Review. 2. PATROL LEADERS RECOMMENDATION Your Patrol Leader must initial and date his personal recommendation that you are ready for a Personal Growth Agreement and subsequent Board of Review. 3. PERSONAL GROWTH AGREEMENT You are responsible for obtaining an appointment with your Scoutmaster. This conference should take place on a Troop camping trip. Arrangements should be made in advance with the Scoutmaster. You will be required to present in writing, a goal that you have set for your next advancement. With the exception of Eagle, an Assistant Scoutmaster can give you this Personal Growth Agreement as well as the Scoutmaster. It is the Patrol Leaders responsibility to see that you are prepared to meet with the Board of Review. The Patrol Leader will be held equally responsible with you to see that you are ready. SCRIBE A. Keeps accurate attendance records of all meetings and activities. B. Hands out yellow Emergency Cards prior to camping trips and Collects them before leaving on the trip. C. Records all awards, merit badges, and advancements in the Troop Record Book and on the wall chart. D. Maintens pictures of all Scouts in proper position on the board. E. Takes minutes at monthly PLC to be maintained in Troop records. LIBRARIAN A. Keeps records on Troop Literature. B. Advises Troop Leaders Council on books needed or material needing replacement. C. Maintains a check out system on all Troop Merit Badge Pamphlets and other Troop literature. D. Maintains records and forms in Scoutmaster’s office. PATROL LEADERS A.. Presides at all Patrol Meetings and other Troop activities. B. Represents the Patrol at the monthly PLC meetings. C. Appoints his Assistant Patrol Leader. D. Assigns duties and responsibilities fairly among all patrol members. Any staff member who does not perform his duties properly may be removed from office by either the Senior Patrol Leader or the Scoutmaster.
PATROL LEADERS COUNCIL The Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) is made up of Patrol Leaders, Patrol Guide, Senior Patrol Leaders and his staff. Only the Senior Patrol Leader, the Patrol Leaders, and the Patrol Guide are voting members. These boy leaders, are the sounding board of the troop and will make decisions on program planning and discipline control. The PLC will meet monthly and elections will be held every six months. A boy may be re-elected for one term only in the same leadership position. A Scout must be at least 1st Class before he can be elected to the Patrol Leaders Council, and must serve as either a Patrol Leader or as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader before he can become Senior Patrol Leader. The Patrol Leaders Council will meet the Sunday before the next months camping trip at 6:30 P.M. TROOP LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES SENIOR PATROL LEADER A. Presides at all Troop meetings and conducts the monthly Troop Leaders Council meeting. B. Appoints the Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders) and other and staff members. C. Is responsible for overall Troop discipline. D. Assigns duties and responsibilities to Patrol Leaders and other Troop Leaders. E. Works closely with the Scoutmaster to assure good Troop operation. ASST. SENIOR PATROL LEADER A. Acts in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader. B. Works directly with Patrols in training and advancement. C. Presides over the Scout Progress Reviews for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. Voting members are the Senior Patrol Leader and the Patrol Leaders. QUARTERMASTER A. Responsible for maintaining in a neat and orderly manner all equipment kept in the Quartermaster room. B. Keeps equipment in good repair and advises Scoutmaster when equipment is beyond repair. C. Checks out equipment to patrols and sees that the same equipment is returned on time, complete and in good condition. D. Makes suggestions on replacement of equipment to Troop Leaders Council. E. Has authority to place fines on misused equipment and on equipment turned in late or lost.
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