BOY SCOUT TROOP 750 www.troop750.net

WREN HOLLOW PTO

MANCHESTER, MISSOURI CHARTERED MAY 1, 1984

GREATER ST. LOUIS AREA COUNCIL NEW HORIZONS DISTRICT

2016

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Table of Contents

2016 REGISTRATION INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 3 TROOP 750 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND ACTIVITY FEES ............................................................... 4 FAMILY PARTICIPATION AND SUPPORT .......................................................................................... 5 FAMILY AND SCOUTING RESOURCES ............................................................................................... 5 PARENT VOLUNTEERS AND LEADERSHIP ..................................................................................... 6 BOY SCOUT ADVANCEMENT ................................................................................................................. 7 SCOUT RECORDS .......................................................................................................................................... 9 TROOP 750 UNIFORM ............................................................................................................................... 10 TROOP 750 CALENDAR ............................................................................................................................ 12 EAGLE HONOR ROLL .............................................................................................................................. 13

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TROOP 750

2016 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

We would like to thank all prospective boys and parents for inquiring about our troop. We hope this information packet will help answer many of the questions you may have. If your Scout would like to join Troop 750, we would like to know before your Blue and Gold Ceremony. This gives us some time to plan for the Boy Scout Crossover Ceremony. To apply, simply stop by Wren Hollow Elementary School on any Thursday evening between 7:00pm - 8:00pm, no later than one week prior to your Blue and Gold Ceremony. Please bring your completed Boy Scout Application and registration fee of $75 (checks payable to “Boy Scout Troop 750”). We are always looking for adult volunteers and leaders. There is no cost for adults to register with the troop - just an application to fill out. Adult volunteers and leaders “make Scouting go,” and our parents have been one of the keys to the success of Troop 750. Please feel free to contact our Scoutmaster, Committee Chair, or any of our Assistant Scoutmasters with any questions. We would love to hear from you! Lisa Mueller Scoutmaster (314) 412-0599 xrayinmo@sbcglobal.net

Jason Gay Committee Chair (314) 882-2461 infinitejest@me.com

Craig Mertz Advancement Chair (314) 614-5929 craigmertz@gmail.com

Carol Lena Webelo Liaison (314) 791-2668 Robandcarol99@charter.net

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TROOP 750 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND ACTIVITY FEES

Membership Fee The initial membership/registration fee for Crossover WEBELO IIs is $75. This fee covers membership for your son’s first year in Boy Scouts. After the first year, there is an annual membership fee of $100 which covers the cost of rank and merit badges, national and local council fees, mother’s pins and ribbons, equipment replacement, troop trailer maintenance, insurance, storage facilities, Court of Honor, leader training, and other miscellaneous expenses. This fee is collected in October each year. Note: No Scout will be turned down. Options are available for those with financial need. Troop Meetings Troop meetings are held every Thursday evening from 7:00-8:30 p.m. During the school year, troop meetings are held at Wren Hollow Elementary School. In the summer, troop meetings are held at Manchester Park. Troop Campouts Troop 750 usually camps once a month throughout the year. Cost is usually $20 per Scout, which covers the cost of meals and reservations. Summer Camp We participate in one week of summer camp each year. Cost varies based on whether we stay in council (approximately $260) or go out of state (varies by location and transportation needed). Fun Nights Once a year, the troop has a Fun Night. In the past, we’ve enjoyed Upper Limits (climbing), Swing Around Fun Town (miniature golf, arcade), SkyZone (trampolines), YMCA Lock-In, Laser Tag Lock-In, etc. Approximate cost per Scout is $40. Fund Raisers Troop 750 Scouts have participated in many different fundraisers over the years. Scouts who have participated have earned money for their individual “scout accounts” and have used their earnings to cover the cost of troop activities, summer camp, monthly campouts, high adventure trips, and troop apparel. Fund raisers are discussed by parents at the Parent Meetings.

Scout Accounts The Treasurer manages a a "Scout Account" for each Scout. A Scout can deposit money into their Scout Account and later, when signing up for an event, simply indicate the cost should be deducted from their Account. Scouts can also use their account funds to purchase equipment and apparel. Fund Raising money is automatically deposited into the Scout's Account. Parents should check to see if their employer sponsors a Volunteer Reimbursement Program (such as Boeing and CenturyLink). These volunteer proceeds can be deposited into a Scout's account. High Adventure High Adventure is designed for the Scout who has attended at least one summer camp, obtained 1st Class Rank, and is at least 14 years old. Activities differ from year to year. Past programs have included hiking 65-70 miles at Philmont Scout Ranch, attending the Indianapolis 500 Time Trials,

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and skiing at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Illinois. Cost varies from year to year based on distance traveled and chosen activity. FAMILY PARTICIPATION AND SUPPORT

Transportation We always need parents to volunteer to transport Scouts to and from troop activities and campouts. This volunteer transportation is coordinated by our Troop Transportation Chair.

Parent Meeting All parents are encouraged to attend our monthly Parents Meeting. A variety of troop issues (along with district information) are presented to keep all parents informed. Scoutmaster and Treasurer reports are given monthly. Minutes from past meetings are posted on the Troop website. We hold our meetings once a month on Thursday evenings during the Troop Meeting from 7:00-8:00pm. Our calendar is posted on the Troop website (Troop750.net) Merit Badge Counselors Adults are always needed and encouraged to become merit badge counselors by submitting a merit badge counselor form along with an adult application to council and completing youth protection training online . A merit badge counselor may be asked by the troop to shares his/her knowledge and skills with Scouts during merit badge sessions at regular troop meetings. Adult Volunteers The troop is ALWAYS looking for adult volunteers to help out on campouts, assist with troop meetings, schedule troop events, and more. You can learn more about these opportunities at parent meetings or by talking to any of the adults listed on page 3 of this packet. Adult Leaders Twice a year, BSA offers an incredible Boy Scout leader training program called Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills which is a hands-on course that provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. There are also a variety of other training courses offered throughout the year that focus on specific skills. FAMILY AND SCOUTING RESOURCES

www.troop750.net Permission slips, Fundraiser Info, Calendar, etc. https://www.troopmasterweb2.com/007533T Tracks scouts advancement information www.meritbadge.org Merit badge worksheets, resources, etc. www.stlbsa.org Merit Badge Counselors Directory, District News and Duffle Bag

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www.scoutingmagazine.org Family Scouting Publication www.scouting.org National BSA www.scoutstuff.org Scout Shop Online

PARENT VOLUNTEERS AND LEADERSHIP

FOUR-STEP PROCESS

COMMITTEE POSITIONS Scoutmaster Lisa Mueller Advancement Chair Craig Mertz Committee Chair Jason Gay Den Chief Coordinator Craig Mertz Eagle Coordinator Robert Garcia Grubmaster Open Position High Adventure Chair Robert Garcia Hospitality Chair Open Position New Scouts Mother’s Ribbon Maria Goad Neckerchief Maria Goad Outdoor/Activities Chair Arun Venkatesan Scouting for Food Dennis Fitzpatrick Secretary Arun Venkatesan Training Chair Craig Mertz Transportation Chair Ming Chen Treasurer Susan Mertz (Open Position May 2016) Troop Apparel Maria Goad Webelos Liaison Carol Lena Webmaster Steve Mueller and Dorina Osman

ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS

Robert Garcia Jason Gay

Mike Herrmann Walt Hilgendorf Steve Howard Craig Mertz

Todd Middleton Marie Schmich

Gordon Simpkins Glenn Smith

Arun Venkatesan Kevin Wallace Taryn Wallace Chris Winters

MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS Citizenship in Community* - Robert Garcia, Glenn Smith, Angela Duchinsky Citizenship in the World* – Arun Venkatesan, Angela Duchinsky Disabilities Awareness – Arun Venkatesan Engineering - Glenn Smith Family Life* - Dean Barnes Medicine - Arun Venkatesan Personal Fitness* - Patrick Garcia Personal Management* – Marie Schmich, Angela Duchinsky Backpacking - Bob Garcia * Required Merit Badge for Eagle Rank

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BOY SCOUT ADVANCEMENT

The Boy Scout Learns A Scout learns by doing. As he learns, he grows in his ability to do his part as a member of his Patrol and the Troop. As he develops knowledge and skill, he is asked to teach others. In this way, he develops leadership skills. Boy Scouts vs. Cub Scouts In Cub Scouts, the boys work together and rank together as a Den, but with Boy Scouts, each Scout progresses independently of each other. Each Scout is responsible for accomplishing the requirements of their current rank. It is common for Scouts of a given year to progress at different rates. This is very natural and shouldn't be considered bad. Boy Scouts have roughly 6 years (12-18) to achieve Eagle Scout Rank, which is plenty of time if they are active. In the Boy Scout’s first year, the Troop Guide (an older boy within the Troop) helps the boys to progress. Summer camp for the first year Scout focuses on achieving the first two ranks. Early Ranks For the early ranks (Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class) advancement is based on learning skills related to camping, first aid, safety, cooking, etc. The Scout Handbook is used to track mastery of these skills. Any time a Scout learns a skill they can have an Adult Leader or Higher Rank Scout sign off on the skill. When all skills for a given rank have been demonstrated, the Scout is ready to advance. To advance to each rank, a Board of Review (BOR) and Scoutmaster Conference (SC) are required. For the early ranks a BOR is conducted by a group of Star (or higher rank) Scouts. The BOR is used to ensure the scout has learned the material within the rank. The Scoutmaster will conduct the Scoutmaster Conference, which is generally a quick meeting to get a feel for whether the Scout is progressing well and enjoying the program. After all requirements are met the Scout contacts the Advancement Chair so that the rank can be officially recorded. Scouts can progress as quickly as they like through these early ranks. Higher Ranks The higher ranks (Star, Life, Eagle) require Responsibility, Service, Participation, and Merit Badges. Scouts show Responsibility by holding positions such as Patrol Leader, Den Chief, Troop Guide, etc. Service is earned by giving back to the community. There are multiple opportunities offered each year that count as Service, including assisting with another Scout's Eagle Project. Merit Badges are required at this level (though they are generally earned at earlier ranks as well). Scouts earn Merit Badges by working with a Merit Badge Counselor. After a Merit Badge is earned the Scout brings the Merit Badge Card, which is signed by the Counselor and the Scoutmaster, to the Advancement Chair to be officially recorded. Each rank requires a certain number of Merit Badges. Scouts must complete a Board of Review and Scoutmaster Conference after fulfilling the requirements for a rank. The Board Of Review is conducted by Adult Leaders within the Troop. Ranks have a minimum p requirement of four to six months Participation in the Troop.

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Court Of Honor Three to four times a year we have a Court of Honor ceremony to award Rank Advancement and Merit Badges earned by the Scouts. The ceremony is held during a regular Thursday night meeting. NOTE: Scouts earn rank immediately upon the completion of the Scoutmaster Conference but they do not receive their Rank Patch until the following Court Of Honor.

AN EXAMPLE “TRAIL TO EAGLE” PLAN

TIMETABLE CAMPS &

MERIT BADGE STUDY MERIT BADGE STUDY

Joining Webelos February to June

Basic Scout Skills

First Aid MB* Goal: Tenderfoot Rank by 1st Summer Camp

1st Full Year in Scouting

1st Summer Camp Voyager Program

Swimming MB* Mammal Study MB

Basketry MB Cooking MB

Communications MB* Citizenship in the Nation MB* Goal: 1st Class Rank by 2nd Summer Camp

2nd Full Year in Scouting Scout begins to hold a leadership position

2nd Summer Camp

Lifesaving MB* Camping MB* Canoeing MB

Citizenship in the Community MB* Personal Management MB* Goal: Star Rank by 3rd Summer Camp

3rd Full Year in Scouting Scout continues to be a junior leader by holding a leadership position Consider National Youth Leadership Training

3rd Summer Camp Environmental Science MB* Rowing MB Wilderness Survival MB Goal: Life Rank 6 to 8 months after 3rd Summer Camp

Citizenship in the World MB* Safety MB* Family Life MB* Goal: Eagle Rank 1 to 2 years after earning Life Rank

4th Full Year in Scouting (Program “Trail to Eagle”) Scout continues to be an influence on boys and hold position of Junior Leader

By this time, Scouts should have completed or be close to completing the merit badge requirements for the rank of Eagle. His fourth summer camp should be a choice of what he wants to do. At this time, Scouts should be researching an Eagle project. Scouts in this position are now ready to look at completing the remaining requirements for the rank of Eagle.

* Required Merit Badge for Eagle Rank

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SCOUT RECORDS

Troop 750 uses TroopMaster Web software (www.troopmasterweb.com/troop750 or via the link on the Troop website https://www.troop750.net ). This software helps us track each Scout’s rank advancement information (merit badges completed, service hours, etc.), emergency points of contact, calendar information, etc. For additional information, please contact Advancement Chair, Craig Mertz.

To set up your account, use the following login Information: Login: Parent Password: Parent

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Class A BOY SCOUT UNIFORM CHECKLIST All current pricing available at www.scoutstuff.org

_____BSA Short Sleeve Shirt with American Flag Emblem

_____GSLAC Council Shoulder Patch

_____750 Unit Numerals

_____World Scout Crest Emblem

_____Pair of Epaulets

_____Boy Scout Shorts / Long Pants

_____Boy Scout Socks

_____Boy Scout Neckerchief Slide (optional)

_____Boy Scout Belt

_____Boy Scout Handbook

A neckerchief will be presented to new Troop 750 Scouts at the Blue & Gold Banquet.

TROOP 750 UNIFORM Class A (Special Events and Court of Honor)

Neckerchief: Troop 750

Shirt: BSA Scout Shirt (long or short sleeve)

Pants: BSA Scout Pants (long or short) with BSA Scout Belt

Shoes: Brown hiking shoes preferred or non-white tennis shoes(comfortable for walking) with BSA Scout Socks

Class B (Scout Meetings, Normal Activities, and Traveling)

Shirt: BSA Scout Shirt, Troop 750 Sweatshirt, or Troop 750 T-Shirt

Pants: Blue Jeans with BSA Scout Belt

Shoes: Comfortable shoes for walking with BSA Scout Socks (white tennis shoes acceptable)

Class A Uniforms can always be worn in place of Class B Uniforms.

The troop offers a few items that are embroidered with the Troop 750 logo. These optional items serve as an additional uniform to the traditional tan shirt. Examples include a white short sleeve t-shirt (approximately $15) and hoodies (approximately $40).

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UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR SCOUT FUNCTIONS

Court of Honor……………………….. Class A Board of Review……………………… Class A District Training Events……………… Class A Troop Meetings………………………. Preferably Class A, but Class B is acceptable Merit Badge Meetings……………….. Class A (unless otherwise directed by counselor) Summer Camp………………………. Must bring both Class A and Class B High Adventure……………………… Must bring both Class A and Class B Camporee……………………………. Must bring Class A and Class B OA Reunion/Conclave…………........ Must bring Class A and Class B Fun Night / Lock-In………………….. Uniform Optional Troop Campouts…………………….. Class B PLC / Planning Weekend…………... Class B Note: When wearing an Order of the Arrow Sash, you should ALWAYS be in Class A uniform with darker colored shoes, boots or tennis shoes. NO white or light colored tennis shoes.

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TROOP 750 CALENDAR

Below is a list of the upcoming events for Troop 750. The Troop sends out weekly e-mails with upcoming events and any changes to the calendar. Updates can be also be found on the Troop website (Troop750.net).

Below is a sampleTroop 750 schedule to give you an idea of a typical month:

January 28 Troop Meeting - Troop Overview (Webelos II Invited) February 6 Troop Webelos II Hike - Castlewood - 10:00 AM February 4 7:00 – 8:30 Troop Meeting (Parent Meeting) February 11 7:00 – 8:30 Troop Meeting Deadline to turn in application and membership fee February 18 7:00 – 8:30 Troop Meeting February 19 Pack 750 Blue & Gold February 25 7:00-8:30 Troop Meeting. March 3 7:00-8:00 Troop Meeting (Parent Meeting) March 10, 17, 31 7:00 – 8:30 March Troop Meeting

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TROOP 750 EAGLE HONOR ROLL

Brian Serniak 2001

Robert Nelson 2003

Brad Berron 1994

Ryan Brase 1994

Colin Lovett 1999

Tony Olsen 1999

Daniel Barnes 2000

Kurt Pfeifer 2000

Peter Malinowski 2001

Mike Serniak 2001

Tom Woodson 2001

Curtis Ahlers 2002

Jason Veatch 2002

Mike Gallagher 2002

T. J. Wille 2002

Mike Adams 2005

Brad Higgins 2005

Kurtis Marlow 2005

Joseph Siegel 2005

Elkins Lovett 2006

Scott Smith 2006

Chris Michaels 1997

Bryan Ziegler 1996

Brad Ziegler 1996

Ian Lastarria 2007

Ben Shull 2007

Brett Madden 2007

Alec Tegels 2008

Kevin Shabel 2009

Sean Madden 2001

Wesley Allard 2010

Clark Miner 2010

Justin Middleton 2010

Paul Smith 2011

Jonathan Arnold 2011

Cameron Telker 2011

Michael Mertz 2012

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TROOP 750 EAGLE HONOR ROLL

Tyler Middleton 2013

Reed Hoerner 2013

Nathan Andert 2014

Jack Winters 2014

Christian King 2015

Benjamin Fugate 2015

Nick Stork 2015

Blake Ritchie 2015

Brendan Simpkins 2015

Jacob Mertz 2016

Jeremy Schmich 2014

Will Heideman 2013

Michael Goad 2013

Jack Madden 2015