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A Parent’s Intro to Scouting

Troop 39

NE Georgia Council, BSA

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Welcome / Introductions

Existing Troop 39 members• Name• Role in the troop

New Parents• Name• Previous Scouting experience as a youth

and as an adult

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Why are we having this meeting?

To welcome you to the troop Overview of Troop 39

• Program Area

• Troop Committee Answer questions Complete paperwork

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Program Area Weekly Troop Meetings Typical Meeting Agenda Outings Summer Camp Equipment Rules of Engagement Discipline Troop/Parent Partnership

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Meetings Troop Meeting

• Monday evenings 7:00pm – 8:30pm• Year round

Patrol Leaders Council (PLC)• Monday following an outing 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Court of Honor• Awards ceremony to recognize boys for their

accomplishments• Held two or three times a year

Annual Planning• Held in August• Plan out outings for 12 months

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Typical Troop Meeting Agenda Opening (7:00 pm) Brief announcements Trip Information Skill Instruction Patrol Meetings Game Detailed Announcements (around

8:20pm) Closing / Cleanup (8:30 pm)

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Uniforms Field (class A) uniforms to be worn at

Meetings, Courts of Honor, Scoutmaster Conference, Board of Reviews and when traveling to and from scout outings

Activity (class B) uniform for all troop activities unless specifically exempted, campouts

Uniform inspection held periodically Used uniform closet Registered adults should wear

uniforms as well

Field Uniform:• BSA shirt w/ appropriate

insignia• Slacks/Shorts• Belt, Socks• Pen, Paper• Name Tag• Closed toe shoes

Activity Uniform:

• T39 T-shirt (red)• Pants/Shorts• Socks• Closed toe shoes

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Outings Monthly ($10-$25) not including food Annual Health and Medical Record required Permission Slip – Required for each outing Equipment lists

• Learning what you actually need is more valuable than the list• Share as much gear as possible with patrol-mates

Low impact philosophy (Leave no Trace) Varied experiences

• Backpacking• Car camping• Biking, Rafting, Caving, Climbing etc…

Equipment Needed (scoutdirect.com)

Backpack – beginner external frame Sleeping bag - 20 degrees Sleeping pad Boots Water Bottle Mess kit (plate/bowl/spork)

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Grubmaster

Member of the Patrol who shops for food

Each outing will have a food fee Collected from boys prior to

outing Number of meals x $2.50/$3.00 Grubmaster shops for food

selected by patrol

2012 Troop Outings

Date Event Trip Coordinators

March 24-25 Wilderness Survival / Camp Rookie I Mark Stevens

April 27-29 Backpacking / Camp Rookie II Garth Ruhlin / Bill Snyder

May 18-20 Battle of Resaca Mark Strozensky / Open

June 17-23 Summer Camp - CRM Mark Stevens

July 20-22 Whitewater Trip (Rafting/Canoeing) David Bird / Open

Aug 20-22 Caving Open

Sept 22-23 Patrol Outings/Young Harris HikePatrol Leaders/ASM Mike McFadden

Oct 19-21 Cycling Mike Goode / Tracey Harrity

Nov 9-11 Backpacking Open

Adults on Troop Outings Registered Leader Youth Protection Training – Two deep Trained ASM preferred Drivers

• Info for Tour permito Year/Make/Model of vehicleo Everyone needs a seat belto Drivers License Numbero Insurance Liability Limits $50K/$100K/$50K

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Summer Camp Boat-load of summer fun Obtain early rank

requirements Adults are welcome and

needed Contact:

Mark Stevens770 886-9315

mdstevens@bellsouth.net

Logistics:• Camp Rainey Mountain – Clayton, GA

• June 17 – 23, 2012 (Sun-Sat)• Scout fee is $265 • Adult fee is $150

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Not Permitted Cell Phones IPod’s, MP3 players, etc… Gameboys, PSP, Wii, etc… Sheath Knives Tobacco, Alcohol, Illegal

drugs Fireworks Throwing rocks, sticks etc.. Physical contact

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Campouts: Rules of Engagement

Boys will camp in Patrols• Learn leadership• Take on responsibility• Will get direction from SPL or ASPL

Adults will camp in a Patrol (Geezer)• Need to have taken Youth Protection

Training• Help out with logistics and support• Mistakes will happen, let the boys run the

show

New Scouts Assistant Scoutmasters

• Mark Strozensky• Bill Hamilton• TBD

First Year expectations• Attendance• Campouts• Advancement

Advancements Becky Ridings

CommunicationsAmy Barish(until June)

MembershipAngie McLendon

TreasurerScott Tourtillot

Board of ReviewsMike McFadden

WebmasterElizabeth

Nicholson

HutmasterOpen

LandscapeJohn Thompson

Tour Permits Mark Stevens

MembershipJoanne Seymour

PopcornJudie Gafford

Fair ParkingAnne/Don Hoover

Troop TrailerScott Fuller &

Randy Watson

Committee ChairmanJohn Pirrello

Outdoor/Activities Open

ChaplainOpen

UGA FootballSylvester Ridings

Merit Badge CoordinatorBill Hamilton

Equipment CoordDavid Bird and

Suzanne Tiernan

Summer CampMark Stevens

Turkey ShootDean Cole

Swim TestGarth Ruhlin

Meeting on 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm

Troop Committee

Starter KitOpen

Uniform ClosetDonna Snyder

Camp CardJamie Ragen

VFW ActivitiesOpen

Community ServiceOpen

Hutmaster Asst.Open

Advancement Assistant

Open

FundraisersOpen

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Communications Weekly Troop meetings Yahoo Group & email

• Receive emails sent to the group - moderated• Not a chat room – intended to be for important,

troop-level announcements.

Website (www.troop39.net)• Has information on upcoming activities as well as

longstanding troop practices/policies• Forms and items needing troop-wide distribution

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Membership

• Boys - required for all boys.

• Adults - required for all adult volunteers and Merit Badge Counselors

• Background check on adults

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FinancesDues

New ScoutsNot Crossover

New ScoutsCrossovers Adults

w/o Boys Life $98.00 $82.00 $ 1.00 (transfer) or

$17.00 (new)

w/ Boys Life ($13) $111.00 $95.00 $24.00 (starter kit)

Includes:

• Registration, Insurance

• Awards, Operations, Equipment

• Starter Kit (Loops, Troop numerals, Name Tag, Class B, patrol emblem)

• The Troop 39 policy is that any Scout who has not paid dues may not receive any awards or go on any outings.

• Scholarship may be available: See Mr. Pirrello

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Fundraisers Major fund-raisers

• Popcorn (Fall)• Fair Parking (Fall)• Turkey Shoot (Fall)• Camp Card (Spring)• Other ideas welcome

All these need an adult to be the coordinator in order for them to occur

$cout Buck$ ! Earned as part of each fundraiser Can be spent on troop fees,

outings or at the Scout Store (receipt)

Adults working fair parking, $ goes into boys account

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Annual Health and Medical Record

Part A & B• Completed annually by all members• Events less than 72 hours

Part C• Required if event exceeds 72 hours• Activity is strenuous or demanding• Signed by licensed health care provider

Prescriptions• Boys responsibility• Adults can assist if necessary

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Scout Hut / Property 6 Patrol rooms Scoutmaster office Central Meeting room Restroom Outside area Outdoor Pavilion Park in front of building or along

driveway, not in back

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Rank Advancement: T39 Averages

Scout 30 days Tenderfoot6 months 2nd Class 12 months 1st Class 18 months Star 31 months Life 44 months Eagle 67 months

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Merit Badge Counselors Vocation, Avocation or Special

Training Complete BSA Adult Application Complete Merit Badge Counselor

Information Merit Badge Counselors are

approved at the Council level MB application must be renewed

annually (expires 12/31) Youth Protection Training required www.meritbadge.com Excellent

resource !!!

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Community Service

Eagle Scout Projects VFW activities UGA Football Individual by Patrol Adopt a stream Hands Across Forsyth

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Adult Training: Troop CommitteeBasic Training Adult Application Fast Start Boy Scouting (online) This is Scouting (online) Troop Committee Challenge (online) Youth Protection (online)

• Renewed every 2 years

Website: https://scoutnet.scouting.org/elearning

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What makes a trained leader? •Adult application•Youth protection (online) renew every 24 months

•Fast Start Boy Scouting (online)•This is Scouting (online)•Assistant Scoutmaster position specific

SALT

ITOLS

Adult Training: Asst Scoutmasters

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Things to do: Troop Registration Form Complete Youth Application Complete Adult Application Complete Troop Resource Survey Pay Dues Get Medical Record completed and returned Join T39 Yahoo Groups Review: “How to Protect Your Children from

Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide” with your son

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Resources: READ THE PARENT GUIDE Scoutmaster – Russ McClelland

(770) 235-3153 tmcclelland@bellsouth.net

Troop Committee Chair - John Pirrello(770) 889-3337jpirrello@comcast.net

Websites: Troop www.troop39.net National www.scouting.org Councilwww.nega-bsa.org District www.etowah-bsa.org

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Reflection & Discussion: What did you learn that surprised

you in this meeting? How is what we discussed different

than your son’s view of Scouting? What challenges will you be facing

as a Scouting parent? How do you see yourself

participating as a parent? Q & A

Backup

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How Merit Badges Work

Select a Merit Badge of Interest Find a Buddy Find a Merit Badge Counselor (list

in Hut) approved by Scoutmaster Meet with Scoutmaster to obtain

Blue Card and Approval Obtain/Read MB Pamphlet Complete all Requirements Turn in Blue Card to Adv. Coord Awarded at Court of Honor

Sign up to be a counselor!

See: www.troop39.net

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Rank Advancement A Scout Learns

• On Outings, at his own pace A Scout is Tested

• By Scoutmasters or Troop Guides A Scout is Reviewed

• By Scoutmaster then Board of Review

A Scout is Recognized• At Court of Honor

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Rank Advancement Procedure1. Check w/ Advancement Coordinator

• Show progress in handbook• Schedule Scoutmaster Conference

2. Attend Scoutmaster Conference• One-on-one time• Encourage next rank• Prepare for BOR

3. Attend Board of Review• Don’t forget, full class A uniform!• Bring handbook to review• Show signed book to Adv. Coord

4. Receive Rank advancement

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Backpacks

Bryce Price: $71.49

Red Rock$54.99

Torso length

Simple low price your scout is growing quickly Most packs for young adults are external frame

which are adjustable Save your money for when he grows in 2 years Scoutdirect.com offers discounted prices (50% off)

for scouts

ZionPrice: $76.99

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Sleeping bags For this area and our camping a 15-20 degree bag is fine Spend your money for a good bag to last scouting and

beyond Items to look for: low weight 2.5 lbs, small pack size,

temperature rating

Slumberjack Baffin 20°F Down Mummy Sleeping Bag - Regular

Size 82 in. x 32 in. x 14 in.

Fits To 5 ft. 11 in.

Fill Weight 1 lb. 3 oz.

Loft N/A

Avg. Total Wt. 2 lbs. 8 oz.Stuff Size 6 in. x 16 in.

Temperature 20°F

Insulation 600+ fill power goose down

Inner Shell Polyester Taffeta

Outer Shell 227T nylon Diamond ripstop

Zipper Type N/A

Color Sky blue/Cobalt/Orange

Price:$129.99

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Sleeping Pad

Small size Insulated for 15-20 degrees

Slumberjack Jr. Trekker Self-Inflating Camping Mats Item Number: 64416

Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Rectangular Pad - Short 66in. x 20in. Item Number: 24958

Cumming, GA

Camp Rainey MountainClayton, GA

Location of Camp Rainey Mountain

o 800 seat air-conditioned H. Randolph Holder Dining Hallo Two Waterfront Facilitieso Rifle and Shotgun Rangeo Archery Rangeo Centrally located Shower Houseso Two Chapelso Eleven Program Shelterso Climbing and Rappelling Towero Mountain Trailso Adirondack Shelter in 10 Campsites

Camp Rainy Mountain Facilities

Food - Professional cooks manage our camp’s food service.

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Summer Camp

Program for New Scouts TNT Second Class (The New Scout Trail = TNT) Swimming & First Aid One additional course

Program for Adults ASM Position Specific Training (SALT) Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills Training (ITOLS)

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Summer Camp

Fees

Scouts - $265.00

Payments

First Payment of $125.00 must be made by April 11

Second Payment of $ 130.00 must be made by May 16

Adults - $150.00

Payment of $150 must be made by May 16

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Summer Camp

Equipment Footlocker Duffle bag

Class B T-shirts (At least 3). One shirt is included in your fees Complete Class A Uniform

More information coming Summer camp parents meeting

$32.94

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Equipment

Troop Supplied Trailer Tents, Ground

Cloths Stoves, Fuel Pots, Pans,

Serving Utensils Lanterns

Not Troop Supplied Backpack,

Footlockers Sleeping Bag, Pad Toiletries Mess Kits, Cups,

Water Bottles Food

ASMNew Scouts

Mark StrozenskyBill Hamilton

ScoutmasterRuss McClelland

ASMPatrol Advisors (4)

Troop GuideNorris Nicholson

Troop GuideKeenan Nicholson

Patrol LeaderNew Scout Patrol

Senior Patrol LeaderMatthew Pirrello

Chaplain AideScott Mondell

ScribeDylan Stiteler

LibrarianThomas Previti

QuartermasterChristian Bird

Chief QuartermasterNathan Stevens

InstructorInstructorAlex Strozensky

QuartermasterChris TourtillottHarrison Carter

Patrol LeaderFrogs

G. Thompson

Patrol LeaderScorpions

M. Johnson

Patrol LeaderBlack DragonsGreg Scharlau

Patrol LeaderBobcats

JT Johnson

Caving Vikings

ASM Venture Patrols Garth Ruhlin

Troop GuideNick Fuller

Patrol LeaderNew Scout Patrol

Troop GuideJosh Allen

ASPLM. McClelland

Patrol LeaderFlaming Hawks

Eric Scott

ASPLGrant Allen

Assistant Scoutmasters (6)

JASM James Thornton

JASM Andrew Pirrello

JASM Benji Barish

OA RepNoah Ridings

New Scout Patrol New Scout Patrol

LNT TrainerJeremy Thornton

WebmasterB. Smallwood

InstructorEric Strozensky

BuglerHistorianIsaac Ridings

Patrol LeaderSpartans

Trevor Binning

Patrol Leader’s Council

Troop CommitteeCharter Org

VFW9143

CORDave Scharlau

TC ChairJohn Pirrello

ASMPatrol Advisors (6)

Troop Guide Scott Mondell

New Scout Patrol

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Discipline Usually Youth Leaders will handle discipline initially.

They will be taught methods of handling disruptions, in their training.

Scoutmasters’ job is being consistent, firm and fair- Establish ourselves as leaders and then, to the

greatest degree possible, turn that leadership authority over to the Scouts

Serious or recurring negative activity may require the Scoutmaster or other adult leader’s involvement.