1. New Parent Meeting BSA Troop 64 May 16, 2013

2. New Parent Meeting Goals of Scouting Cubs v. Boy Scouts
Scouts Organization
Adult Leaders / Training
Troop Committee
Rank Advancement
Scout Handbook
Merit Badges
Recognition
Uniform Policy
Recommended Equipment
Troop Outings
Record Keeping
Meetings
Finances
Communications
How can you help?
Summer Camp
Q & A??

3. Goals of Scouting The Aims of Boy Scouting
Character development
Citizenship training
Physical, mental, and emotional fitness
Aims are Delivered by these Methods
Ideals
Patrols
Outdoor Programs
Advancement
Personal Growth
Leadership Development
Uniform

4. Cub Scouts v. Boy Scouts
A Boy Scout Troop is not structured like a Cub Pack
Boys have more responsibility
Planning, packing, setting up camp, cooking, activities
Scout is responsible for initiation of advancement
Parents cannot sign off. Adult Leaders (SM, ASM, CC, or CM), or Troop Leaders (SPL, ASPL, Troop Guide) are the only persons in the troop that that can sign off.
We give the boy’s the chance to try and learn things, and make mistakes in a safe environment

5. Scout Organization National Council of Boy Scouts Region Local Council
Greater Western Reserve Council
District
Grand River District
Chartered Organization
The Catholic Community of St. Gabriel’s
Chartered Organization Rep.:
Deacon Dan Clavin
Troop Committee
Troop
Senior Patrol Leader – Drew Ferrell (for now)

7. Scout Organization

8. Scouts Organization Patrols Troop Youth Leaders
Grouping of six or more boys who work together. Each patrol elects its own boy leader, called a patrol leader.
Troop Youth Leaders
The troop is actually run by its boy leaders. With the guidance of the Scoutmaster and his assistants, they plan the program, conduct troop meetings, and provide leadership among their peers.
Senior Patrol Leader - top boy leader in the troop. He leads the patrol leaders' council (PLC) and, in consultation with the Scoutmaster, appoints other junior leaders and assigns specific responsibilities as needed.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader - fills in for senior patrol leader in his absence.
Patrol Leader - gives leadership to members of his patrol and represents them on the PLC.
Assistant Patrol Leader - fills in for the patrol leader in his absence.
Additional positions include, Quartermaster, Librarian, Historian, Instructor, Troop Guide, Scribe, Chaplain Aide, etc…..

9. Adult Leaders
The Scoutmaster is the adult leader responsible for the program of the troop and is responsible for training boys to be Troop leaders.
With the ASMs, they are responsible to bring Scouting to the boys, helping the boys grow into good Scouts and responsible citizens and Interfacing with the Troop Committee to ensure that the necessary resources are available to ensure a good Scout program is provided to the boys.
Scoutmaster – Paul Powers
ASM’s – Ed Pollock, Dave Hasak, Tim Valentine, Tim Ray, Joe/Robin Nunes?, Jim Ferro?, Mike Nagle?, others?...

10. Adults - Training VIRTUS Youth Protection Training
Requirement of Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
100% of adults working with youth (mandatory for staying at camp, leader or parent – doesn’t matter)
In-person training with periodic online refreshers
Youth Protection Training
Requirement of Boy Scouts of America
100% of registered leaders (mandatory – 2 year re-training schedule)
Recommended for all parents
Online training through
Position-Specific Training
This is Scouting, Scoutmaster, Troop Committee, Climb on Safely, Weather Hazard,……many, many more…..

11. Troop Committee
The Troop Committee is responsible for seeing that the necessary resources are made available to support the Scouts as necessary. These resources include funding, record keeping, adult recruiting, boards of review, re-chartering and more.
Specific Committee positions include:
Committee Chair – Jeff Trumbull (Whitney Slaght)
Advancement – Bob Spivak
Treasurer – Bob Petti
Chaplain – Deacon Dan Clavin
Equipment Chair – Jim Thompson
Training Chair – Marcia Joseph
Jackie DeLembo, Amy Ferrell and others…

12. Rank Advancement Process by which Boy Scout Progresses
Designed to help Scout have exciting and meaningful experience
Education and fun are key to advancement principles
Scout through First Class Ranks focus on Scouting’s basic skills
Goal of BSA and Troop 64: every Scout has opportunity to achieve First Class within 1 year of joining the Troop
The last two steps of each Rank advancement is the Scoutmaster Conference and the Board of Review

13. Scout Handbook !! ALWAYS !! Handbook purpose
Documents ALL advancement
Log camping time
Log service time
Compilation of scouting knowledge
When should a boy have his handbook with him?
!! ALWAYS !!

14. Merit Badges Over 120 Boy Scout Merit Badges
Teach Scouts about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers
Required for rank advancement beyond First Class Scout
21 Merit Badges required for Eagle Scout that include 12 specific badges (Silver Merit Badges)
Troop 64 currently has Counselors for many of the 120+ merit badges

15. Recognition Court of Honors are held periodically throughout the year
Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the boys
Rank Advancement
Merit Badges
Additional awards or recognition
Show what the Troop has been doing since the last COH
An opportunity for families to get together

16. Uniform Policy
Class A Uniform (generally worn for meetings and non-summer months)
Scout uniform shirt with neckerchief and slide, Scout pants, Scout socks, and Scout belt.
Class B Uniform (worn during work activities and summer months)
Scout pants and Boy Scout T-Shirt
Troop 64 typically travels in Class A uniform when traveling outside of the Council area, but is at the discretion of the adult leaders.

17. Uniform Policy

18. Recommended Equipment
Equipment needed for weekend trips
Boy Scout Handbook
Flashlight
Mess kit (includes utensil(s)/cup)
Water bottle
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Sleeping Bag (with sleeping pad)
Pocket Knife (once approved)
Sturdy boots (no open toed shoes)
Rain gear
Troop provides
Tent
Food

19. Troop Outings
The Troop goes on weekend camping trips about once a month. The boys are not required to go on these trips, however they are a lot of fun.
We usually leave from St. Gabriel’s parking lot.
Trips usually cost $20 - $25 dollars and include camping fees and most meals.

20. Record Keeping
Troop keeps Merit Badge & Advancement records in advancement database (TroopMaster)
Critical that you also keep your own records (in book)
Campouts attended
Camped days, miles hiked/backpacked/floated
Service hours and projects
Leadership positions and time
Rank Advancement cards
Merit badge blue cards
Website (must have a valid username and password)
Troop64.scoutlander.com
Webmasters – Ed Pollock (adult), Spencer Slaght (scout)

21. Record Keeping Medical Forms Part A and B Part C
Required for all activities and any campout less than 72 hours
Required to be updated once per year
Signed off by parents not doctor
Turned into Amy Ferrell as soon as possible
Part C
Required for any outing lasting more than 72 hours (including summer camp)
Good for 12 months
Must be completed by a physician
For summer camp must be turned in before June 14th

22. Meetings Troop Meetings Patrol Meetings
Every Thursday (except last Monday of month) at St.Gabe’s basement of Parish Life Center from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Patrol Meetings
As determined by the Patrol
Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) Meetings
TBD
Committee Meetings
One Sunday evening per month as determined by the Committee.

23. Finances Annual dues and re-charter Major fundraisers Scout Bucks
No Troop dues collected (presently)
Annual registration paid each November for the next calendar year
Major fundraisers
Popcorn sales (October)
Mother’s Day Flower Sales (May)
Lake County Fair Clean-up (mid-August)
Scout Bucks
Earned by participating in the Major Fundraisers
Help offset costs of outings and equipment

24. Communicating How do we get the word out? Troop Web Site
sent through Scoutlander website
Troop Calendar is maintained through Scoutlander website

25. How can you help? “Program Side” – working directly with the scouts
Asst. Scout Master
Merit Badge Counselor
Specific skill or interest
“Business/Support Side” – working behind the scenes
Committee member
Flower Sale Chair
Fair Cleanup Coordinator
Popcorn “Kernel”
Committee Secretary
Court of Honor Coordinator
Plenty of other ways…….JUST ASK!!!

26. Summer Camp Manatoc Scout Camp(Peninsula, OH) – 2013
Merit Badges
First year scouts work on T-2-1 program (requirements through 1st Class Rank)
Other summer camping opportunities
Haliburton, Northern Tier (or other high adventure camp)
Other council summer camps
Greater Western Reserve does not have an annual summer camp (Camp Stigwandish)

27. Q’s & A’s