1. Welcome Troop 1077 Troop 1077 meets at Brentfield Elementary School on Mondays at 7:30 PM on days when school is in session. Committee meetings are once a month at a location TBD and are for adults to get involved. Campouts occur once a month. Summer Camp happens usually the second week after school gets out for summer. For 2011 it will be from June 12-18. Winter Camp happens between Christmas and New Year from Sunday to Friday. There is a High Adventure component that is offered for those who are 13 and older that is during the summer months. We are also in the process of resurrecting the Crew 1077 which will be a co-ed Venturing group that is for those who are 15, in the 9 th grade, or older. Basically lots of activities for the youth to enjoy. 4/4/20111

2. Adults 4/4/20112 Unlike Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts involve the adults in a different way. The boys determine what we do, they run the show, but we make it possible. Adult training is important and fun. I’m doing this presentation as a part of Wood Badge Training. We’ll get into that more later. I’m relatively new to Boy Scouting, so I remember very clearly how unknown and uncertain you feel at the beginning of the journey. We’re here to help you make more sense of what is to come and answer any questions that you might have.

3. We all want our boys to be Eagle Scouts 4/4/20113 Eagle Requirements are much more involved than Cub Scout belt loops or pins. They are meant to keep the boys busy for may years. It is doable, however. Your son will advance through the ranks just by being active.

4. Methods of Scouting Advancement – Self-reliance-ability to help others-challenge Ideals – Oath - Law - Motto - Slogan Patrols – Peer groups-elected representation-activities Outdoors – All Outdoor Programs Adult Association – Image-role model-example Personal Growth – Good Turn-service projects-religious emblems Leadership development – Leadership skills and practice-citizenship Uniform – Commitment to aims-identity 4/4/20114

5. Campout Paperwork Medical forms – Parts A & C for all participants (parents included) – Part B only needed for 72 hours or more camping (basically for Summer or Winter Camp) Driver’s License and Insurance of parents – if attending Youth Protection Certification valid for 1 yearYouth Protection – Get this online at BSA Website 4/4/20115

6. Camping Checklist Outdoor Essentials – Pocketknife – only with Totin-Chip – Personal First Aid kit – band aids and Antibiotic cream – Extra clothing – Water bottle – Flashlight with extra batteries – Sun screen and sun glasses – Compass – Signaling device (whistle or mirror) Clothing for the season – remember there is no heating or A/C so pack layers for weather Backpack or duffel bag to hold everything Sleeping bag – going down to 30 degrees Sleeping pad or cot Ground cloth Rain cover for backpack if rain gear doesn’t cover Eating kit – at least bowl, cup and spoon Personal hygiene – tooth paste and tooth brush 2-3 man tent for every 2 scouts - parents cannot tent with their Scouts – we tent separately Camp Chair 4/4/20116

7. Resources 4/4/20117 The Scout handbook is basically a requirement. In it you keep track of everything your scout does on his journey to Eagle Scout. The middle book is a reference guide for all the Merit Badges offered by Boy Scouts and what the requirements are. The Field Book is a Resource for adults and older scouts and covers anything you could think of to ask about the outdoors.

8. Tenderfoot Second Class First Class Star Life Eagle 4/4/20118

9. Tenderfoot Requirements 4/4/20119 The very basics. Scouts should get their Totin’ Chip which allows them to carry a pocket knife. No Scout is allowed to carry a knife without a Totin Chip.

10. Second Class Requirements 4/4/201110 Addition of Service Hours Notice the listing of Campouts handwritten on the top. The Camping Merit Badge (Eagle Required) requires 20 days and 20 nights of camping. It is your son’s responsibility to keep track of these – not the parents

11. First Class 4/4/201111 Advancement requires 3 campouts and 10 Troop Activities

12. Star 4/4/201112 Advancement requires 6 hours of service 4 months participation at this level 6 merit badges (4 Eagle Required) 4 months of Leadership Position Merit Badges are easiest to do at Summer/Winter Camp and Merit Badge Colleges Leadership is election by peers or by participating as a Den Chief

13. Life 4/4/201113 Advancement includes 6 months of Leadership 5 merit badges (3 Eagle required) 6 hours community service

14. Eagle 4/4/201114 Complete 21 Merit Badges with all Eagle Required 6 months of leadership Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Requirements

15. Beyond Eagle 4/4/201115 After Eagle you can still participate in the Troop, Crew or High Adventure

16. Other Youth Leadership Opportunities Oak Leaf TrainingNYLT 4/4/201116

17. NAYLE 4/4/201117

18. How do I help? 4/4/201118 North Trail E-mail list Yahoo Groups E-mail list Committee Meetings

19. Support your scout EquipmentTraining Outdoor Leader Training Wood Badge Specialists 4/4/201119

20. “A family that Scouts together stays together.” 4/4/201120

21. What is Philmont? 4/4/201121