Troop 486 Durham, NC

Troop 486Durham, NC

Parent MeetingOctober 25, 2010

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Agenda

Why are we here? BSA Organization Charter Organization Troop Organization Troop Guidebook Advancement Recognition Communication Service Projects Training

Programs Meetings Upcoming Events High Adventure Fundraising / Accounts Summer Camp Update How can we do all this? Troop Needs Questions

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Why Are We Here?

For The Boys!

Boy Scouting

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Scouting Mission

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.


Life Skills in a Values-Based Environment

Scouting is a values-based program with its own code of conduct.

The Scout Oath and Law help instill the values of good conduct and honesty.

A boy who spends one year in a Scout troop will learn lifetime skills. He will learn basic outdoor skills, self-reliance, and how to get along with others.

Scouting will prepare him to live a more productive and fulfilling life.


Organizing patrols

Using duty rosters

Planning menus and figuring food costs

Encouraging advancement

Guiding a patrol's involvement in problem solving

Learning Leaderships Skills

Scouting offers young people a rich and varied arena in which to learn and use leadership skills. Among the challenges encountered by a troop's youth leaders are:


Teaching outdoor skills

Helping to ensure patrol safety during outings

Handling patrol finances

Helping other Scouts make the most of their own leadership opportunities

Troop 486 is a “boy-led” Troop

Boy-led Troop

The BSA's definition is that “empowering boys to be leaders” is the core of Scouting.

A Boy Scout troop is a small democracy. With the Scoutmaster's direction, the boys are formed into patrols, plan the troop's program, and make it a reality.


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BSA Organization

Boys

Troop

Charter Org.

DistrictMAWAT

Local CouncilOCCONEECHEE

Regional / National Council

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Charter Organization

Christus Victor Lutheran ChurchHolds our Charter – “owners” of the TroopCharter Organization responsibilities:

Meeting spaceApproval of adult leadersGuidance for Troop policies and activities

Troop responsibilities:Service Project (Clean-up Day)Playground upkeep


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Troop Organization


Example Structure

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Troop Guidebook & Code of Conduct

Given to every new Scout Family (TBP) Updated Yearly New Parent Conference session

New parent material Scout and Parent must read and sign If Scout does not abide by Code of Conduct

and has been given opportunities to correct, we will ask Scout not to participate in activities.


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Advancement

Scouting RanksBoy Scout TenderfootSecond ClassFirst ClassStarLifeEagle

Tenderfoot 2nd Class

Star1st Class

Life Eagle


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Advancement

Ranks Advancement Typically Requires: Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class:

Skills and Ability Demonstrations* (camping, first aid, etc.) Community Service Hours Demonstrate Scout Oath in Daily Life

Star, Life and Eagle: Merit Badge Completion (required and optional) Leadership Positions (the boys run the Troop!) Community & Service Projects / Eagle Project Demonstrate Scout Oath in Daily Life

Scoutmaster Conference Board of Review

* Alternative requirements are available for Scouts with physical or mental disabilities


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Advancement

Merit Badges Require Scoutmaster approval before starting. Require a counselor to lead and approve completion.

Counselors should be knowledgeable in subject and must be approved by District.

Troop maintains merit badge counselor list. District provides list of all merit badge counselors at least annually.

Requirements can be completed at any time. Some merit badges classified as Eagle Required. Star, Life and Eagle ranks require a set number of Eagle

Required merit badges as well as optional merit badges. http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page


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Scout Leadership Positions Patrol Leaders can be of any rank ASPL, Quartermaster, Assistant Quartermaster, Historian,

Librarian, Scribe and Chaplain Aide must be First Class rank or above

Board of Review is held before each Court of Honor (or more often as required)

Rank advancements and merit badges are presented at Courts of Honor.

Advancement


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Recognition

Courts of Honor Public recognition for Scout accomplishments – Rank

Advancement, Merit Badges, Special Honors Typically 2 times per year Special presentations or guest appearance

Eagle Courts of Honor Scout to organize own Eagle Court of Honor Highlight for each Scout All Scouts expected to attend


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Communication

Web site – www.troop486.org Emails – Troop Listserv Parent Meetings – All parents welcome! Troop Meetings and Courts of Honor Ask your scout! Let him update you on events!

If scout commits to event, follow through. Call if they can’t.

Ask your Patrol Leader or Sr. Patrol Leader


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Service Projects

Must have hours for advancement Address Community needs

Currently looking for a yearly event we can integrate into our calendar

BSA / Troop Planned ActivitiesFood drives, banquets, etc.

Currently looking for a parent volunteer to help identify and coordinate Service Project opportunities


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Training

Scouts Orientation campout in Spring for new Scouts Troop Junior Leader Training Council level Pine Tree Junior Leader Training

Committee / Parents Youth Protection – every 2 years District Adult Leader training offered spring/fall Roundtable and District Meetings Wood Badge Philmont

Troop Pays for Training!!!


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Training

Parents / Scouts How to Protect You Children from Child Abuse

First section in Scout Handbook

Leaders Should be Trained Youth Protection Scouting Fundamentals BSA Policies & Procedures Creates linkages to immense reserve of resources

2-Deep Leadership


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Programs

Troop Meetings Monthly Activities Camporees / District Events Summer Camp High Adventure Camps


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Meetings

Every Monday, 7:00 – 8:30pm Except holidays, school breaks, or when Durham

schools are closed (typically). Uniforms look good! Organized by PLC Meeting Activities can included

Merit badge work Preparing for campouts, trips, activities, etc. Board of Reviews Fun activities


Upcoming Events

Capture the Flag – Nov 5-7 Lock-in – Dec 10 Cooking – Jan 28-30

Check out the Calendar at Check out the Calendar at www.troop486.org


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High Adventure

High Adventure * What does high adventure mean?* How does BSA ensure safety in High Adventure outings? (minimum age requirements, more detailed trip permits, more extensive training for leaders)* Our goals for the troop* Parent involvement

July 2011 - West Virginia Summer of 2012 – Sea Base


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Fundraising / Accounts

50% of all fundraising goes to Troop 50% goes to individual Scout Accounts Current ongoing fundraisers:

Pinewood Derby Concessions Council Popcorn Sale in Fall Christmas Wreath Sales Fall and Spring Yard Sales / Car Wash Auto Bell Car Wash Vouchers

Current one-time fundraisers Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast B&N Holiday Wrapping

New Ideas Always looking for new ideas! Ideas presented to Committee for discussion and approval


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Summer Camp

Troop 486 will be attending Camp Ottari in Virginia during the week of June 12-18, 2011.

CAMP OTTARI Base Camp: [Base fee $270) Brown Sea Island for New Scouts Merit Badges

NEW RIVER ADVENTURE: [Base fee $310] VOYAGEUR TREK: [Base fee $290] CLAYTOR LAKE: [Base fee $310] MOUNTAIN MAN OUTPOST: [Base fee $310] FISH CAMP: [Base fee $290]

Here is a great opportunity to get involved!We have a great time!


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How Can We Do All Of This?

It’s Easy!!Scout Involvement

Make if Fun!Make it a learning experience

Parent InvolvementVolunteer - Troop CommitteeEncouragement to scouts


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Troop Needs

Scout Involvement!!

Parent Volunteers!!We need your help to make this work.


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Questions / Answers


Thank You forYour Participation!


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