Jim Thompson Scoutmaster Welcome to Troop 6 Jim Thompson Scoutmaster
What is Boy Scouting Who is Troop 6? Aims & Methods History Activities Leadership Statistics
Aims & Methods Aims of Scouting Character Development Citizenship Training Personal Fitness
Aims & Methods Methods Ideals Patrol Method Outdoor Programs Advancement Association with Adults Personal Growth Leadership Development Uniform
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.
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.
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
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)
Organization First Years Join Regular Patrols after 1 year Fourteen y/o & Life can join Venture Patrol
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…
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
Event Participation Data not validated
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