Welcome to Troop 166!

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BSA Organization− National Council of Boy Scouts− Region

• Western Region− Section

• Section 5− Local Council

• Great Southwest Council− District

• Sandia District− Chartered Organization

• Faith Lutheran Church• Chartered Organization Rep: Susan

Ellenwood− Troop 166 Committee

Committee Chair: Gregor Wells− Troop 166

• Scoutmaster: Curt Rosenberg

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History of Troop 166• Troop was formed in 1959

• Considerable Number of Eagle Scouts−Over 120 since the beginning−Over 80 since 2000

• Currently the largest Troop in the

Council Over 100 Scouts and 70 registered adults

• Scouts and Leaders actively support

District and Council needs

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Why is Troop 166 successful?• “Boy Run” Troop

• Consistent, positive adult

involvement

• Partners with the chartered

organization

• Active supporter of district & council

• More opportunities for Scouts to be

successful

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A Typical Weekly Troop Meeting

• Scouts arrive, in uniform

• Post the Colors, Recite Scout Law & Oath

• Announcements Evening activities, sign ups, room assignments

• Patrol Corners

• Activities Campout planning, merit badges, Scoutmaster

conferences, boards of review

• Scouts reconvene Final announcements, Scoutmaster Minute,

retire colors, dismissal

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Scout Responsibilities

• Be Registered ($32/45, $15 Adults)

• Come to weekly meeting in uniform−Tan Scout shirt, neckerchief, belt−Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day):

Class B Yellow Troop shirt or other Scouting T-Shirt

• Bring Scout Handbook, pencil/pen

• Have “Blue Cards” for merit badge

• Always come to meeting with a goal

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A Typical Troop Campout• Arrive FLC Friday 4:30PM (Class A Uniform)• Accountability of Scouts and adult drivers• En route to campsite (sack meal)• Arrive campsite, accountability, set up

campsite• Saturday: breakfast, Scout skills, lunch,

hiking, free time, dinner, cleanup, campfire, back to tents

• Sunday: breakfast, service project, pack up, ecumenical service, accountability, depart, return to FLC for pick up 11:00AM

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Typical Summer Camp Week• Sunday departure, return following Saturday

• Arrive camp, check in, establish campsite

• Daily activities−1st Year Scouts: Scout skills thru 1st Class−Older Scouts: Merit badges, Adventure programs

• Throughout the week Swimming, hiking, service project, ceremonies,

dining hall duties, campfires, Scout shop

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2013 Camping• Upcoming Campouts

−Spring Break Campout – Carlsbad Caverns, White Oaks Mining Town March 10–13

−Capilla Peak New Scout Campout – April 6-7 −Spring Camporee April 19-20−White Sands - late April

• Summer Camps−Brownsea, June 3-8 (First year up to 1st Class)−NYLT – Gorham Scout Ranch – June 3-8.−Gorham Scout Ranch, June 16-22−Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch, July 7-13−Philmont Scout Ranch, July 20 – August 1 (Age

14+)

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Troop Activities - Camping• Campouts (at least 1 a month,

more in Summer)−Car Camping - Work on skills &

knowledge−Hiking, special camps−Patrols plan, purchase food, cook their

own meals and clean their kitchen gear

−Meals ($8 – 15 paid to patrol grubmaster), (adults $10-20)

−Transportation ($5 or more to driver)−Permission slip (ensure that one is

filled out for each outing)

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Initial Scout Equipment• Field Uniform (Class-A)

− Tan shirt, neckerchief & slide, belt, insignia – required− Name strip – Signup, 1st free, fee for additional strips− BSA hat, pants & socks – optional

• Boy Scout Handbook• Troop Activity Uniform (Class-B) (yellow T-Shirt) - $10• Troop Hat - $10• Sleeping Bag – 15–20 degree, lightweight• Hiking Boots – high top, sturdy• Duffel Bag or Backpack (wait for backpack class)• Ground pad – Therma-rest or similar, lightweight• Flashlight – lightweight or headlamp• Eating utensils – plate, cup, spoon minimum (lightweight,

plastic) Aluminum mess kits cool food too quickly

• Clothing – weather appropriate (rain gear, wool cap, layers!)

Before buying, consider renting equipment to see what works best for your Scout.

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Troop Activities - Other• Camporees / Klondike (District or Council Events)

− Spring Camporee, Fall Scout-O-Rama, Winter Klondike− Skill competition with other Troops− Cost typically $10-15, plus food & transportation

Cost covers patch, awards and insurance

• Court of Honor (3-4 yearly) Special meeting at which Scouts are recognized and

presented with advancement badges

• Service Projects− Troop led projects – Church, others− Eagle Projects – always need assistance, including adults

• Popcorn Sales (September – November)− Main fundraiser for Troop− Average sales per Scout = $125

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Troop Policy• General

−Explains how the troop is organized and run and the overall expectations of Scouts and parents

• Use of the Church Facilities−Limited to Fellowship Hall, gym and a few

classrooms−Other meetings must not be disturbed−Outdoors with adult supervision−Must ensure boys are not running or milling

about in other areas−Respect for facilities and others who are using

them

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Communications• Announcements at weekly meetings

− What’s happening that night – merit badge meetings, campout planning, etc.

− Signups for camps, service projects, other events

• Web Page−http://www.troop166.info/

• Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) Monthly Youth Troop Planning (3rd Monday at 6:15pm)

• Troop Committee Meeting Monthly Adult Planning (4th Monday at 6:15pm)

Communications

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Information

• Other websites−www.scouting.org (Boy Scouts of America)

• Guide to Safe Scouting http://dev2.scouting.org/pdf/34416.pdf

• BSA Online Learning

http://olc.scouting.org/−www.gswcbsa.org (Great Southwest Council BSA)−www.meritbadge.com (Merit Badge Research

Center)−www.scoutstuff.org (BSA Retail Store)−www.usscouts.org (US Scouting Service Project)−www.macscouter.com (Lots of stuff)

Council Contact Information• The Great Southwest Council, BSA

• Address: 5841 Office Boulevard NE,

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109

• Telephone: (505) 345-8603, (800) 368-

9218

• Fax: (505) 345-4201

• Scout Shop: (505) 345-8603 ext. 291

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Medical Forms

• Each Scout/adult is required to have a medical form on file with the Troop

• Keep original & make several copies for Summer Camps, etc.

• Provide form to leader for all activities

• New requirement for annual form update − http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/

34605_Letter.pdf

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Merit Badges• Merit Badges

−121 subjects−Taught by registered councilors -

knowledgeable in the subject−Scouts learn about sports, crafts, science,

trades, business, and future careers−Required for rank advancement beyond

First Class Scout−Must meet the requirements as stated – no

more, no less…−Available at Summer Camp, Troop

meetings, one-on-one

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Scoutmaster Conferences• Essential to individual Scout development and

advancement− Getting to know Scout− Setting individual goals− Mentoring− Building confidence− Encouragement− Problem solving and discipline

• Scouts responsible for scheduling an advancement Scoutmaster Conference after requirements for rank advancement completed− Can directly ask an Asst. Scoutmaster− Can work with Advancement Coordinator to find

someone

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Board of Review

• Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Scouting program within the troop

• Review is not an examination−Ensures Scout has completed the requirements−Assesses the experience that the Scout is

having within the Troop−Encourages Scout to advance further

• Scout is responsible for scheduling a BOR after completing the Scoutmaster Conference Take Handbook to Advancement Coordinator to

schedule the BOR

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Your Role as a Parent

• Why are we here?−For the Boys!

• Make Scouting a priority−Support & encourage your boy−Monitor his progress−Participate in events−Participate in Troop structure−Contribute through Friends of Scouting

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Why Get Involved

• Demonstrates to Scouts that

Scouting is important

• Scouts with involved parents are

more likely to succeed in Scouting

• The adults have fun, too

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How to Help• Merit Badge Councilor• Patrol Advisor for a Patrol• Coordinator for campouts/activities• Committee Position (or assistance)

−Formal - Committee Chair, Membership, Secretary, Merit Badge Coordinator, Life-to-Eagle Coordinator, Advancement, Quartermaster, Training, Transportation, Medical Records, and Treasurer

−Informal – Hiking, Camping, Activities, Newsletter, Web Page

−Other – Organize Hinkle, Sandia HS swimming, Court of Honor

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I don’t have the knowledge…• Training is available

− Basic Training (www.gswcbsa.org)• Youth Protection Training (Web Based)• Fast Start Training (Web Based)• Boy Scout Leader Training• Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)

− Specialty Training• Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat• Climb On Safety• Merit Badge Councilor Training (general overview, not skill

specific)• Trainer Development Conference (Train the Trainer)• Wood Badge (Advanced Leadership)• CPR (usually offered by troop 1-2 times a year)

− Troop Level• Patrol Advisor Training • Work with more experienced adults

Just Remember – We Were Once All In Your Shoes