Welcome to Troop 67 | New Scout Quick Start GREETINGS Scout and Welcome to Troop 67. The most important thing to understand about the Troop is that it is ORGANIZED and RUN by scouts like YOU! Our older scout leaders plan activities and events with input from everyone. The troop is activity focused, with 10-12 trips (most of which include overnight camping) planned for each year. We are focused on Safety, Fun and Learning – in that order. Groups of scouts are organized into PATROLS which are grouped by skill level or age range. If you are with a small number of joining boys, you’ll be assigned an existing PATROL. Large groups of new scouts often form a new PATROL and design their own banner and slogan. Your Parents also have many OPPORTUNITIES within the Troop. Adults help provide the boys guidance, structure and support for the activities they plan. The Troop Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters attend activities, book activity sites and help ensure smooth trips. Committee members help with vital upkeep activities such as Scout advancement, Committee Meeting Organization and Financial Planning. Participating in these roles help ensure the boys are well prepared for all aspects of their adventures in scouting. Even if time or interest does not allow for participation as an Adult Leader or Committee Member, participation of all scout parents is still crucial to a well-functioning troop. Parents can participate in the same trips their boys go on and can assist with all events. That’s it for the basics…. Now on to the Details…

Meeting Dates and Times Welcome to Troop 67 | New Scout Quick Start Our Troop website (http://piscatawaytroop67.org/) has an Event Calendar, Permission Slips as well as other key information. Outside of that, the best source of information is always a member of the Leadership or Committee. Please come to a meeting and we’ll be happy to sit with you and answer any questions. Meeting Dates and Times Registration Our Troop holds weekly meetings every THURSDAY from 7:30 to 9:00 PM in the basement of St. Frances Cabrini Church. The meetings run from September to June with the only exceptions being major holidays, religious days or school closings due to inclement weather. Gathering details for outings are given before each trip, but in general take place at the scout garage located near the church. In January, an annual registration fee with the Boy Scouts of America of $50 is collected for Council registration fees. In addition, an annual Troop dues of $25 is collected to pay for all awards and advancement earned by the Scouts. Joining off calendar? Just Pro-Rate the Fees! NEXT STEPS…… Complete an application and confirm the latest Registration fees… Checkout the Application Link at http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-406A.pdf Complete a Youth Medical (Section A and B is needed for Weekend Camping. Section C for Weeklong Summer Camp) and Submit to the Troop…. Check out the Medical Link at http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf Look for an Important Troop Communication Survey for Mailing List Information and our Social Medial Policy https://docs.google.com/forms/d/135tu3o56wIxBuPsLrJBiJa3ffk5Nc8vthQmlQZV1urk/viewform?c=0&w=1

Welcome to Troop 67 | New Scout Quick Start Gear Recommendations Advancement One of scouting’s main objectives is to learn and demonstrate what you’ve learned. This is done through a series of ranks. Rank advancement requirements can be found in your handbook, but are a set of general achievements. Ranks are coupled with a set of specific achievements called merit badges. Merit badges are available in over 135 subject areas, with some that are required for advancement. The troop’s long history has ensured that we have a good source of troop gear for tents, cooking and tools. However, a scout should have his own set of personal gear covering the following items: Backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, uniform, and scout handbook.

Camping Gear Checklist Clothing Warm Weather Clothing: Uniform Wicking T-shirt Wicking underwear Quick-drying pants or shorts Long-sleeve shirt (for bugs, sun) Insulating fleece jacket Rain Jacket/Poncho Socks (Extra Pairs) Hiking Boots/Sneakers Cool Weather Clothing: Uniform Wicking long-sleeve T-shirt Wicking long underwear Hat, cap or headband (synthetic or wool) Gloves or mittens Insulating fleece jacket (or vest) and pants Rain jacket/Poncho Insulated Socks (extra pairs) Winter Boots Personal Gear Personal Gear: Backpack/Duffel Bag Sleeping Bag and Stuff Sack Sleeping Pad “Mess Kit” – Mug, Bowl, Spoon, Fork Toiletries - (toothbrush, toothpaste, wash cloth, soap, comb, Rx, etc.) Toilet Paper/Wipes Hand Sanitizer Miscellaneous Items: Day Pack/Hydration Pack Ten Essentials Insect Repellant/Sunscreen Handbook and Notebook Camping Chair Class A Uniform Snacks