Troop 676 New Scout Parent Meeting March 2017

Troop 676 New Scout Parent Meeting March, 2017 3

Agenda • • • Focus of Boy Scouts Organization Advancement Meetings & Activities Adult Participation Next Steps – What does my Scout Need? – Application Forms – First Meeting and Scout rank • Communications / Website

Focus of Boy Scouts • Aims of Scouting – Moral strength, character and leadership – Participatory citizenship – Development of physical, mental and emotional fitness • Methods of Scouting – – – – Ideals Patrols Outdoors Advancement Adult association Personal growth Leadership development Uniform

Oath / Law / Motto / Slogan • Scout Oath – On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. • Scout Law – A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent • Scout Motto – Be Prepared • Scout Slogan – Do a Good Turn Daily

Troop 676 • Approx 42 active Scouts – Plus ~9 new Scouts joining • “Scout-run” Troop • Outdoor Activities • Service Projects – Our Saviors Lutheran Church – Adopt a trail (behind Safeway in Issaquah) – Eagle Projects • Active Parent Participation

Troop Organization Troop Committee Scoutmaster Assistant. Scoutmaster(s) Parents Patrol Leaders Council Committees Dyna-Mice Monkey Maniacs New Scout Patrol Flaming Marshmallows Raging Barbarians

Troop 676 is. . . • • • Chartered by Our Saviors Lutheran Church Oldest Troop in Issaquah, formed June 1976 Alpine District (12 Boy Scout Troops) Chief Seattle Council (12 districts) BSA National (over 300 Councils and 44, 000 Troops) • 930, 000 Boy Scouts, over 3. 2 M boys in scouting • 521, 000 Adult Boy Scout Leaders

The Road To Rank Advancement Leadership Swimming Hiking Eagle Scout Citizenship 30 – 60 Months First Aid Camping Life Scout Knots 18 – 36 Months Scout Laws Star Scout 12 – 24 Months First Class Scout Oath 6 – 12 Months Second Class 3 – 6 Months Tenderfoot 2 – 4 Months Scout 1 - 4 Months Merit Badges (over 120 to choose from)

Advancement Process – Advancement Chair: Ana Inman (425)-829 -4675 – Approx. 10 -15 requirements per Rank – Requirements signed off in Scout handbook by Troop member who is at least two ranks above – After completing requirements: • Peer Review – Scout schedules with Senior Patrol Leader to review skills • Scoutmaster Conference – Scout schedules with John Kern (425)-444 -1785 • Board of Review – Scout schedules with Morris Buel (425)-270 -8416 – Court of Honor (typically in October and June)

Merit Badges – Basket Weaving to Nuclear Engineering – The Scout indicates his interest to Scoutmaster, who gives him: • A signed Application for Merit Badge (the “blue card”) • The name and phone number of the council/district-approved counselor – The Scout calls the merit badge counselor and makes an appointment – The merit badge counselor sets the date and time for the Scout and his buddy (the Scout is counseled with a buddy present) – Scout responsible for merit badge pamphlet & application – At the first interview, the merit badge counselor and the Scout decide upon projects, goals, and a schedule – The Scout is always tested individually but with a buddy present – The Scout returns the completed application card to the Scoutmaster

Meetings & Activities • Meet most Mondays 7 -8: 30 at OSLC (if no school, then no meeting) – First meeting of each month is both Committee (parents) and scouts meeting – Last Thursday of the month is typically a PLC meeting – Meet September through June (considering Summer mtgs) • Typically 1 outdoor/camping activity a month • Summer – Summer Camp Jul 30 - Aug 5, 2015 (Sun – Sat) • • Camp Fire Mountain in Mt Vernon, WA Estimated cost is $325, due in early May Adult participation encouraged for full or partial week Best way to advance in scout ranks……and a ton of fun!! – High Adventure (for older Scouts) • Philmont (New Mexico). Past events include Seabase (Florida) , Yellowstone

Typical Troop Meeting Agenda • • Setup Opening Ceremony Skills Instruction Patrol Meetings Inter-Patrol Activity Closing Cleanup

Fees & Fund Raising • Annual Re-charter – Approx. $36 per Scout in December. Includes Boys Life Magazine (only $1 transfer fee for incoming Webelos) • Annual Dues – $25 per Scout in March (for troop expenses, gear, etc) • Outings – Fees depend on event and location • Scout Account • Friends of Scouting (Council) – Meeting our goals means badges are paid for • Troop Fund Raising – Christmas Tree Pickup, Popcorn Sales, Pie Sales

Adult Participation • Troop Committee member – – Ask that at least one adult from each family be registered Attend monthly parent meetings Participate in rank advancement Board of Review Participate in Outings • Outing Adults – Each outing is assigned an outing Scout and Adult – Assist Scout with planning and communication • Merit Badge Counselors • Training Opportunities – Web based training • http: //myscouting. org – Youth Protection required to register – Roundtable (monthly District Leadership Meeting)

What’s next? • What does my Scout need – Boy Scout Handbook (provided by the troop) – Uniform • Class A (Field Uniform) Full Uniform: Khaki Shirt, Neckerchief and Slide, Belt, Pants & socks (preferred), Hat (optional) • Class B (Activity Uniform) Casual Uniform: Troop 676 T-Shirt • Uniform bank is an option to help get started – Camping/Hiking Gear • Personal gear (backpack, sleeping bag, clothes, utensils, “ 10 essentials”, etc. ) • Troop has some equipment that can be borrowed (tents, stoves, backpacks, patrol boxes, etc. ) • Don’t rush to buy everything at once! Let your scout see and try other gear to know what he might like

What’s next? (2) • Completed Application (scouts and adults) http: //www. beascout. org -or- paper application (preferred) • Youth Protection Training http: //www. myscouting. org/ • Complete Medical form (see website) • Help your son complete the Joining Requirements (Page ? –new scout book) • Scouts first few meetings – – Form Patrols Select Patrol Name, Yell, & Flag Elect Patrol Leadership Work on Scout and Tenderfoot Badge Requirements

Communications/Web Site • Email/Phone – Please fill out roster with best way to reach you and your scout • Troop Web Page – www. bsatroop 676. com – Documents: • • Troop Operation Policies Calendar permission slips <<<<< medical forms gear checklists – Photo Albums

Questions?