1. Jim Thompson Scoutmaster
Welcome to Troop 6
Jim Thompson
Scoutmaster

2. What is Boy Scouting Who is Troop 6? Aims & Methods History Activities
Leadership
Statistics

3. Aims & Methods Aims of Scouting Character Development
Citizenship Training
Personal Fitness

4. Aims & Methods Methods Ideals Patrol Method Outdoor Programs
Advancement
Association with Adults
Personal Growth
Leadership Development
Uniform

5. BSA Mission Statement
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.

6. BSA Vision Statement Offer young people responsible fun and adventure;
Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law;
Train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership;
Serve America's communities and families with its quality, values-based program.

7. Troop 6 Vision Be Boy Led Deliver a quality, multi-tiered, program
Become a “reference troop”
Attract and retain the best
Make a difference in our community

8. Troop 6 History 1910 … 1918 1st Eagle in 1918, 147th in 2004
Quality Unit; Unit of the Year
Membership constant at about 65
Charter Org – West Chester Friends (1920s)

9. Organization First Years Join Regular Patrols after 1 year
Fourteen y/o & Life can join Venture Patrol

10. Activities Day Trips Typical Camping (8) Summer Camp Big Trips
Lackawanna, Valley Forge, Family Ski Trip…
Typical Camping (8)
Kentmore, Camporee, Westlake, 102, White Water…
Summer Camp
Weeks 1 & 2
Big Trips
Haliburton, Jamboree, Sea Base…
High Adventure
Philmont, Northern Tier…

11. Succession Plan Adult Leaders SM COO ASM1 Program ASM2 Equipment
ASM3 1st Year Program Adv – Yr1
ASM4 Venture Patrols Adv - VP
ASM5 Family / Guest Trips
ASM6 Life to Eagle
ASMn..m As needed - Advisors

12. Event Participation
Data not validated

13. Eagles