Patrol Page

Public Service Announcement from Connor:

I am working on the EPA 50th Anniversary Award Service Hours requirement. One of the hours I need to earn is related to asthma awareness. As part of that requirement to earn one hour of service, I need to post to the troop webpage a PSA around asthma awareness.  

Below is the link to the PSA for asthma awareness:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG1TCHHzalE

Scout Law

 A Scout is: 

Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent

Scout Oath

On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my country, and to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Outdoor Code

As an American, I will do my best to: 

Be clean in my outdoor manners. Be careful with fire. Be considerate in the outdoors. Be conservation minded.

Scout Motto

Be Prepared

Scout Slogan

Do A Good Turn Daily

Meeting Agenda:

Seven Part Troop Meeting:

1. Preopening Activity - Physical activity for fun teamwork

2. Opening Ceremony - Review Scout Law and Oath

3. Skills Instruction - Lessons taught by Scoutmaster or Senior Patrol Leader

4. Patrol Meetings - Break up into individual Patrols and review advancement

5. Interpatrol Activity - Main activity of the meeting. Can be a merit badge or other training.

6. Closing - Scoutmaster Minute.

7. After the Meeting - Review what went well and what could have been better.

 Here are some links to resources for the SPL when planning meetings.

The first one is the general link to troop resources:

https://troopresources.scouting.org/

Next, here's a link to the troop meeting ideas:

https://troopresources.scouting.org/activities/

Court of Honor:

In addition to recognition during troop meetings, the troop holds a Court of Honor every three to four months. This is a formal recognition ceremony that includes families, friends, and the public in attendance. All Scouts who have moved up to any rank, or who have earned merit badges since the last Court of Honor, will be recognized.

Note: There is a separate ceremony for the Eagle Scout recognition.

Elections:

• The following are scout elected positions in the troop.

  • • Bugler (does not count as a position of responsibility for Eagle Rank)

    • Chaplain aide - Lead the troop in opening or closing prayer and mealtime blessings.

    • Historian - Collects, assembles, and preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia, and makes materials available for Scouting activities.

    • Librarian - Oversees the care and use of troop books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals, and merit badge counselor lists.

    • Quartermaster - Keeps the inventory of troop equipment and sees that the gear is kept in good condition.

    • Scribe - The troop’s secretary for recording attendance and minutes for meetings and clinics.

    • SPL - Senior Patrol Leader is responsible for planning and hosting meetings and events.

• The following are appointed positions within the troop.

  • • ASPL (one or two) - Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is appointed by the SPL and assists the SPL wherever needed.

    • Den Chief (many) - Attends Cub Scout Den Meetings and helps the Adult Den Leader to lead their den

    • Instructor (several) - Assists with teaching Merit Badges, scout skills, and ILST course

    • Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (several) - Typically an older scout who has already been SPL and isn't Patrol Leader of his patrol.

  • Order of the Arrow Troop Representative (one) - Attends monthly OA meetings on behalf of the troop and leads troop participation in OA events

    • Outdoor Ethics Guide (one) - Gets trained in Outdoor Ethics and then trains the scouts in the troop.

    • Troop Guide (one) - Guides and mentors the Patrol Leader of a New Scout Patrol

  • Webmaster (one) - Assists Adult Troop Webmaster in administering the Troop Website and Virtual Meetings