*A scout must be a First Class rank in order to serve as a den chief,
although the den chief training may be obtained earlier.
Patrol Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM)
*An Assistant Scoutmaster will be assigned to meet with each patrol
during patrol quarters in the troop meeting. If an ASM is not available, the
Scoutmaster will designate an adult to meet with that patrol. This will
ensure that no patrol meets without adult supervision.
Publicity
*With the exception of publicity releases the committee chairperson must
approve all correspondence-representing Troop 828 before being released.
*No scout’s name will be used in a publicity release unless his parents
have given their permission.
Complaint Chain
*All complaints are to be directed to the troop committee chairperson.
TRAINING
Adult Training
*All adult leaders are advised to read the Scoutmaster Handbook.
*All registered adult leaders must be Fast Start Trained.
*All registered adult leaders must be YPT trained.
*New leaders have 90 days from registration to attend training.
FINANCE
Re-charter Fees
*Scout re-charter fees: set in 1999 at $65.00, which includes National
Registration, Boys Life and Troop activity fee. Re-charter fees are subject
to annual review by the committee
Receipts
*Anyone needing to turn in receipts for reimbursement has 30 days to do
so.
Signature Card
*Bank signature card should include current Scoutmaster, Treasurer,
Advancement Chair, and Committee Chair.
Signature Requirements/Checks
Two signatures are required for all checks.
Interest Bearing Account
*The Troop will possess an interest bearing account.
Emergency Expenditure
*The committee chairperson has the authority to allocate up to $50
expense with subsequent review by the committee.
UNIFORMING
Adult Uniforms
*All adults are encouraged to wear the Boy Scout field uniform (Class A)
at all scout meetings, committee meetings, and troop functions.
Uniform Inspection
*Uniform inspections on a routine basis with a reward for the patrol flag
of the patrol that has the most points for uniform.
*Boys must be in Class A uniform from the waist up. Official BSA pants or
shorts preferred for Class A uniform.
Uniform Requirements – Adults
*Troop 828 hats for Class A and any scout hat for Class B.
*Troop neckerchief with slide.
*Official BSA pants or shorts for Class A uniform.
Uniform Requirements – Boys
*Troop 828 hats for Class A and any scout hat for Class B.
*Troop neckerchief with slide.
*Official BSA pants or shorts for Class A uniform.
ADVANCEMENT
Advancement
*No parent may sign off requirements for his/her son.
*If service hours are needed, the boy must write up a brief description
of the project, submit the plan to the scoutmaster. The plan must be
approved BEFORE the event takes place.
*A scoutmaster conference should be scheduled with the scoutmaster. Show
up on time, in full *Class A uniform, with your handbook. This conference
should take place before the night of a Board of Review.
Board of Review
*To schedule a Board of Review, contact the advancement chairperson after
completing your scoutmaster conference. The request must be made by the
Thursday night prior to the requested BOR is to take place.
*Board of Reviews will take place every third Monday of the month at
scout meetings. Scouts are to be on time and in full class A uniform and
have your handbook.
*Special BOR made be held to evaluate any scout lacking in progress
toward advancement.
*Former assistant scoutmasters and scoutmasters cannot sit on a board of
a boy with whom they have worked closely.
*Two members from the same household cannot serve on the same board.
*Every scout has the right to a board of review.
Merit Badges
*Before starting a Merit Badge you must obtain a merit badge card from
the scoutmaster and have it signed by the scoutmaster.
*If you are working independently on a merit badge, check the counselor
list with the scoutmaster and contact the counselor for the merit badge you
are working on.
*Complete the requirements by working independently with your counselor
or by attending classes at scout meeting or camp.
*If you get a partial on a merit badge from camp, get your card from the
scoutmaster and complete the missing requirements under the supervision of
an approved counselor.
*When all requirements are completed, make sure all blanks are filed in
on your card and that your counselor signs your card. Parents may not sign
off requirements for their own son.
*Scouts are to give the merit badge card to the scoutmaster for
processing.
*The scoutmaster will forward the card to the advancement chairperson who
will obtain the badge from the scout office.
*The cloth badge will be handed out at troop meetings. But the completed
award card will be handed out at the next Court of Honor.
*No merit badge will be awarded to the scout until the merit badge book
has been returned to the troop library or has been replaced.
*Merit badge cards returned from the Council will we kept by the Troop
Merit Badge Councilor.
Scoutmaster Conference
*A scoutmaster conference should be scheduled with the scoutmaster. Show
up on time, in full *Class A uniform, with your handbook. This conference
should take place before the night of a Board of Review.
Service Hours
*If service hours are needed, the boy must write up a brief description
of the project, submit the plan to the scoutmaster. The plan must be
approved BEFORE the event takes place.
Service Project
*The project must be helpful to the group for whom it is intended.
Routine labor, or services normally rendered are not considered within the
scope of an Eagle project.
CAMPING
Adult to Scout Ratio
*Minimum of one adult per six scouts is required for all camp outs.
Camp Personal Equipment
*Always bring your Boy Scout Handbook.
*A Totin Chip is required and must be presented on arrival in order to
carry a knife.
*A completed consent to treat form must be on file for all activities
outside the troop meetings. *No boy will be allowed to go on a campout
without a completed medical form.
Camp sign Up Deadline
*Deadline to sign up for weekend camping is 8:30PM on the Monday night prior
to the event.
*Weekend camping fees and signed permission slips are due the Monday
night before the campout.
Camping Log
*A camping log is to be maintained by the Health and Safety Chairperson.
Car Assignment for Camps
*Boys will be assigned cars to travel in. Each driver will carry the
consent to treat forms for the boys in their car. Boys will ride to and from
camp in the same car.
Cots in Tents
*Cots will not be permitted in troop tents. Exceptions will be made on a camp
by camp basis.
Designated Caller for Camps
*A designated caller will be assigned for each campout. The caller may
change from camp to camp but the parents will always know who the caller is
before the boys leave for camp. If there is a problem, the person with the
problem is to call the designated caller.
Equipment Checkout
*Troop equipment may be checked out by active scouts to be used at scout
activities.
*The adult quartermaster or a designated adult troop member must be
present to authorize the release of troop equipment.
*The person responsible for releasing the equipment is also responsible
for ensuring that the equipment being released is listed on the Equipment
check-out Sheet provided in the storage area.
*To return equipment to storage, contact the adult quartermaster who has
the key to the storage area, schedule a time to return the equipment. If the
quartermaster is unavailable contact the scoutmaster.
*The Quartermaster will be responsible for examining the equipment for
condition and completeness upon receipt.
*The Quartermaster is responsible for checking-in the equipment on the
Equipment checkout Sheet.
First Aid Kit
*Troop 828 will have a first aid kit present at all troop activities.
First Aid Adult
*Troop 828 will have a designated First Aid person. All Scoutmaster and
Assistant Scoutmasters should be CPR/First Aid certified.
*Troop 828 will have 2 persons trained in CPR and First Aid.
Quartermaster Inventory
The quartermaster is to take inventory every six months and present a
report to the committee.
Tent Policy
*Tents must be returned clean and in good condition.
*Tents should be returned the Monday following the campout but no later
than the Monday following that.
*Scout QuarterMaster will inspect Tents. Any dispute as to the condition
or cleanliness will be referred to an adult leader.
Any tent not approved for cleanliness will be sent back with the scout to
be cleaned and will be returned by the following Monday. If it fails
then, or is not returned the scout is subject to a $10 fine and camping
privileges suspended until the fine is paid. The scoutmaster has the
authority to assign another scout to clean the tent and then be paid the
$10.
Tour Permits
*We should submit a tour permit to the BSA office two weeks in advance
for any trip less than 500 miles.
*We need a parental form completed for each trip which will list where
that parent can be reached or the name and number of a responsible neighbor.
Troop Travel
*Boys will be assigned cars to travel in
*Troop drivers will drive in a group with the Troop trailer in front and
a designated end car. All driving is to be at posted speeds.
*If any driver is lost he/she is to call the designated caller for that
trip and remain in a well lit public area next to the phone. The scoutmaster
can call the designated caller and find out where the lost party is.
*If any scout travels outside the troop caravan his consent to treat and
health forms will travel with him.
Medication Administration
*Scouts are responsible for administering their own medicine. Medications
must be brought in appropriate containers with the name of the medications,
dosage and doctor’s name. All scouts who are on medication of any type must
notify the adult leaders on each campout. Special arrangements may be made
in advance, with the adult campout leaders, to assist the scouts with their
medications.
PROGRAM
Pack Relations
*The troop is encouraged to help with the annual School Night Rally.
*It is our desire to see Troop 828 Boy Scouts serve as Den Chiefs for
Pack 828 and Pack 1828 dens.
*Troop 828 will hold an annual Webelos Overnighter and Arrow of Light
Ceremony.
Participation Requirements – Boys
*A scout in a leadership position is expected to participate in 75% of
troop meetings, activities, and outings.
Program
*The boys set the yearly program in August at the planning meeting.
*The committee approves the calendar and starts setting target dates to
implement the program.
Safety
*All PLC planning regarding outings are to be planned using a tour
permit. Any swimming, hiking, boating must be listed on the form, which will
be presented to the committee for approval prior to trip.
*We need a parental form completed for each trip which will list where
that parent can be reached or the name and number of a responsible neighbor.
*A completed and current (yearly) medical form is required for all
scouts.
Scouts of Driving Age
*Although a scout may have obtained a valid driver’s license upon his 16th
birthday, he may not drive another scout to any scout function including
troop meetings. The exception to this policy would be that it is permissible
to drive your brother to a troop meeting.
*Scouts that drive themselves to a troop meeting are expected to stay
until the conclusion of the meeting. If a scout must leave before the
meeting has concluded, he must inform the scoutmaster before the
meeting and preferably have written parental permission to do so.
*A member of the troop committee will notify parents of any scout who
does not adhere to the above policy. Repeated violations of this policy will
result in disciplinary action.
Troop Year End Report
(Each year a year end report will be generated to include:)
*Honors and Recognition
*Service Hours: Youth Program
*Advancement
*Training
*Camping/Outings
*Monthly Activities
*Fundraisers
Special Award
*The following is a list of special awards and recognition available
through the scouting program:
Baden Powell Patrol BSA Lifeguard
Den Chief Service Award 50 Miler Award
Firem’n Chit Historical Trails Award
Hometown USA Award Hornaday Award
Interpreter Mile Swim, BSA
Paul Bunyan Woodsman Recruiter Strip
Religious Award Snorkeling Award
Soar Take Pride in America
Texas Award Totin’ Chip
World Conservation
(Rough draft ...)
- All registered adult leaders must take the Youth Protection
Training
- All parents who participate in extended campouts (more than a weekend
long) must take the Youth Protection Training
- All parents are encouraged to take the Youth Protection
Training
- Troop discipline policy
- Policy for use of scout
electronics
- Scouts are allowed to bring small folding chairs for use on campouts.
- Adults are allowed to bring any chairs they can fit into their vehicles.
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