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Boy Scouts of Boy Scouts of America Troop 346 America Troop 346 Welcomes New Scout Welcomes New Scout Parents to Troop Parents to Troop Orientation Orientation “Building Leaders Since 1970”
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Page 1: Boy Scouts of America Troop 346 Welcomes New Scout Parents to Troop Orientation “Building Leaders Since 1970”

Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts of America Troop 346Troop 346

Welcomes New Scout Parents to Welcomes New Scout Parents to Troop OrientationTroop Orientation

“Building Leaders Since 1970”

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Troop 346 Welcomes You!Troop 346 Welcomes You!

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Troop 346 Welcomes You!Troop 346 Welcomes You!

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Troop ResourcesTroop Resources

Troop Handbook – online at websiteTroop Handbook – online at website

Troop Website – Troop Website – www.Troop346.orgwww.Troop346.org User name = “Troop346”, PW = “camping”User name = “Troop346”, PW = “camping”

Troop email listTroop email list

Monthly Parent MeetingsMonthly Parent Meetings

Each OtherEach Other

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Other ResourcesOther Resources

www.scouting.orgwww.scouting.org

www.northernstarbsa.orgwww.northernstarbsa.org

mustang.nsbsa.orgmustang.nsbsa.org

usscouts.orgusscouts.org

myscouting.orgmyscouting.org

GOOGLE!GOOGLE!

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Boy Run ProgramBoy Run Program CampingCamping AdvancementAdvancement Strong Parent ParticipationStrong Parent Participation

Troop 346Troop 346

Four main areas of emphasis:Four main areas of emphasis:

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Boy Scouts – A Boy-Run ProgramBoy Scouts – A Boy-Run Program

Program Planned and Run by ScoutsProgram Planned and Run by Scouts As Scouts advance, they assume more responsibilityAs Scouts advance, they assume more responsibility Allowed to learn from mistakesAllowed to learn from mistakes Adult Leaders & Parents support the scouts, Adult Leaders & Parents support the scouts,

but “don’t do it for them”but “don’t do it for them”“Never do for a Scout what a Scout can do for himself”

Boys Organized by Patrols of 6-10 ScoutsBoys Organized by Patrols of 6-10 Scouts Probably Two New Scout Patrols this year (7-8@?)Probably Two New Scout Patrols this year (7-8@?) Patrol Guide(s) assigned to guide new scoutsPatrol Guide(s) assigned to guide new scouts Scouts will usually tent and eat by PatrolScouts will usually tent and eat by Patrol

"The patrol system leads each boy to see that he has some individual responsibility for the good of his patrol” Sir Robert Baden-Powell

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Charter OrganizationInstitutional Head

Charter Organization Rep

TroopTroopOrganizationOrganization

BSA National - Northern Star Council - Mustang District

Troop Committee - ChairAdvancement

Treasurer…Other committees

ScoutmasterAssistant Scoutmasters

Troop Leadership – Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)Asst. SPLs, Quarter Master, Librarian, Scribe, Historian,

Chaplin’s Aide, Instructors, Troop Guides…

Patrol LeaderAsst. Patrol Leader &

Patrol Members

Patrol LeaderAsst. Patrol Leader &

Patrol Members

Patrol LeaderAsst. Patrol Leader &

Patrol Members…

Adults

Scouts

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UniformUniformScouts wear uniform for all scouting eventsScouts wear uniform for all scouting eventsTroop provides: Neckerchief & slide, “346”, Troop provides: Neckerchief & slide, “346”, Shoulder Loops, Patrol Patch, & Handbook Shoulder Loops, Patrol Patch, & Handbook Also Merit Badge & Rank Patches when earnedAlso Merit Badge & Rank Patches when earned

Acquiring UniformsAcquiring Uniforms Uniforms available for sale at scout shopsUniforms available for sale at scout shops Northern Star Council runs periodic uniform Northern Star Council runs periodic uniform

exchanges (see their website).exchanges (see their website). Troop 346 has some uniform pieces in limited Troop 346 has some uniform pieces in limited

sizes and quantities (mostly pants)sizes and quantities (mostly pants)

"The uniform makes for brotherhood, since when universally adopted it covers up all differences of class and country.“ Sir Robert Baden-Powell

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Official Uniform (Class A)Official Uniform (Class A)

BSA Shirt with shoulder loops and appropriate patchesBSA Shirt with shoulder loops and appropriate patchesTroop 346 BSA Blue Scarf with some type of scarf slideTroop 346 BSA Blue Scarf with some type of scarf slide

Leadership Patrol may substitute a Bolo for the scarfLeadership Patrol may substitute a Bolo for the scarf

Boy Scout Belt Boy Scout Belt Web belt or Boy Scout leather beltWeb belt or Boy Scout leather belt

Dark socks Dark socks Official BSA green socks if wearing shortsOfficial BSA green socks if wearing shorts

Pants must either be green or khaki in color Pants must either be green or khaki in color Not blue jeans, track pants, or sweat pants Not blue jeans, track pants, or sweat pants

Uniforms Uniforms requiredrequired for most Meetings, Scoutmaster for most Meetings, Scoutmaster Conferences, Boards of Review, Courts of HonorConferences, Boards of Review, Courts of HonorUn-official Class B Uniform is Blue Troop 346 T-Shirt Un-official Class B Uniform is Blue Troop 346 T-Shirt

Typically worn when working or campingTypically worn when working or camping

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EquipmentEquipmentScouts need sleeping bag & eating Scouts need sleeping bag & eating utensilsutensils Troop provides most non-personal itemsTroop provides most non-personal items

Use checklists for packingUse checklists for packing

Take your time buying other equipmentTake your time buying other equipment Borrow, Borrow, Shop sales, Shop sales, Ask around for suggestionsAsk around for suggestions

Label EVERYTHINGLabel EVERYTHING

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FinancialFinancialScouts re-charter each year in December; Scouts re-charter each year in December; $15 in 2011 $15 in 2011 +$12 for Boys Life+$12 for Boys Life

+$50 per year from Wreath Sales+$50 per year from Wreath Sales

Financial Assistance availableFinancial Assistance available

Additional fees collected during the year Additional fees collected during the year for camping fees, food, & other expenses.for camping fees, food, & other expenses.

Everything can be covered by fundraising Everything can be covered by fundraising opportunities.opportunities.

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Scout AccountsScout Accounts

Profit from fundraisers deposited into Profit from fundraisers deposited into individual “Scout Troop Accounts”individual “Scout Troop Accounts”Troop Account can be used for any Scout Troop Account can be used for any Scout Expenses; equipment or campoutsExpenses; equipment or campoutsTroop Fundraising OpportunitiesTroop Fundraising Opportunities Flower Sales – early SpringFlower Sales – early Spring Minnetonka Summerfest ConcessionsMinnetonka Summerfest Concessions Wreath Sales – late fallWreath Sales – late fall Other opportunities may be offeredOther opportunities may be offered

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Scout Participation ImportantScout Participation Important

Troop encourages active, involved, boysTroop encourages active, involved, boysWell rounded scouts routinely participate Well rounded scouts routinely participate in:in: School WorkSchool Work Family ActivitiesFamily Activities Church ActivitiesChurch Activities Sports & Other Youth ActivitiesSports & Other Youth Activities

Troop meetings not usually mandatoryTroop meetings not usually mandatoryHowever: Involvement = AdvancementHowever: Involvement = Advancement

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Scout AdvancementScout AdvancementRequires Requires ScoutScout Initiative Initiative (With adult encouragement)(With adult encouragement)

ScoutScout advances at his own pace advances at his own pace

ScoutScout works on requirements works on requirements

ScoutScout has requirements signed off has requirements signed off Often by an older ScoutOften by an older Scout

ScoutScout Schedules a Scoutmaster Schedules a Scoutmaster Conference & Board of ReviewConference & Board of Review

“Scouting is a game with a purpose.” Sir Robert Baden-Powell

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Scout RanksScout Ranks

Skill RanksSkill Ranks [Scout][Scout] TenderfootTenderfoot Second ClassSecond Class First ClassFirst Class

Leadership RanksLeadership Ranks Star ScoutStar Scout Life ScoutLife Scout Eagle EagleEagle Eagle

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Rank Advancement ProcessRank Advancement Process

Do the work or demonstrate skillDo the work or demonstrate skill

Have the requirement signed offHave the requirement signed off

Scoutmaster ConferenceScoutmaster Conference

Board of ReviewBoard of Review

Court of HonorCourt of Honor

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Do Work & Get Signed OffDo Work & Get Signed Off

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Scoutmaster Conference & Scoutmaster Conference & Board of ReviewBoard of Review

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Court of HonorCourt of Honor

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Troop MeetingsTroop MeetingsOne or Two Troop Meetings a monthOne or Two Troop Meetings a month One usually includes next campout prepOne usually includes next campout prep

Monthly Troop Leadership (TLC) meetingMonthly Troop Leadership (TLC) meeting Scouts with Leadership PositionsScouts with Leadership Positions Scouts in charge of last & next two eventsScouts in charge of last & next two events

Three Courts of Honor a year Three Courts of Honor a year Fall, Winter, SpringFall, Winter, Spring EveryoneEveryone

Occasional Troop Service ProjectsOccasional Troop Service ProjectsMonthly Patrol Meetings suggestedMonthly Patrol Meetings suggested

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Adult MeetingsAdult Meetings

One Parent Committee Meeting a MonthOne Parent Committee Meeting a Month

One District Roundtable per MonthOne District Roundtable per Month September - JuneSeptember - June

Scoutmaster RoundtableScoutmaster Roundtable After Scout TLC meetingAfter Scout TLC meeting

Annual Calendar meeting (volunteer!)Annual Calendar meeting (volunteer!) Usually in JulyUsually in July

Adult Training available: Classes & OnlineAdult Training available: Classes & Online

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CampingCampingTroop 346 puts Troop 346 puts the “Outing” in the “Outing” in ScScoutingouting

Troop 346 tries to Troop 346 tries to “camp” once a “camp” once a monthmonth

Includes Old Includes Old Favorites & New Favorites & New OpportunitiesOpportunities

“A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room.” Sir Robert Baden-Powell

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Canoe CampoutCanoe Campout

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Hiking CampoutHiking Campout

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Biking CampoutBiking Campout

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Gun Safety CampoutGun Safety Campout

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Shelter CampoutShelter Campout

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Cabin CampoutCabin Campout

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Ski CampoutSki Campout

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Other Winter ActivitiesOther Winter Activities

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New Scout Campout – April 15-17New Scout Campout – April 15-17

At Camp Sacajawea in Apple ValleyAt Camp Sacajawea in Apple ValleyMeet Friday at church, probably Meet Friday at church, probably 5:005:00 pm pm Scouts should eat dinner before comingScouts should eat dinner before coming Probably trailer packing on Thursday eveningProbably trailer packing on Thursday evening

Set up CampSet up Camp Scout camp by PatrolsScout camp by Patrols New Scouts have a Patrol Guide & Mentors to New Scouts have a Patrol Guide & Mentors to

help them set up camp & cook help them set up camp & cook

Have Cracker Barrel (Snacks) & CampfireHave Cracker Barrel (Snacks) & CampfireSleep overnight in tentsSleep overnight in tents

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New Scout Campout - SaturdayNew Scout Campout - Saturday

Scouts rise & shineScouts rise & shine

Prepare breakfast & cleanupPrepare breakfast & cleanup

New Scouts attend “classes”New Scouts attend “classes”

Learn many Scout & Tenderfoot rank skillsLearn many Scout & Tenderfoot rank skills

LunchLunch

More DemosMore Demos

Prepare for…..Prepare for…..

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Scout & Family Pig RoastScout & Family Pig Roast

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New Scout Campout - SundayNew Scout Campout - Sunday

Scouts rise & shineScouts rise & shine

Prepare breakfast & cleanupPrepare breakfast & cleanup

Pack everything upPack everything up

Back to the church before noonBack to the church before noon

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May & June ActivitiesMay & June ActivitiesMay 2: Spring Court of HonorMay 2: Spring Court of Honor

May 21-22: Farm CampoutMay 21-22: Farm Campout

June 3-5: Ripley RendezvousJune 3-5: Ripley Rendezvous

June 11-12: White Water Rafting campoutJune 11-12: White Water Rafting campout

June 20: Bowling MeetingJune 20: Bowling Meeting

June 25: Summerfest Concession June 25: Summerfest Concession FundraiserFundraiser

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Many Point Scout CampMany Point Scout Camp

July 24-30 (Week 1)July 24-30 (Week 1)

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Many Point – Sunday MorningMany Point – Sunday MorningMeet at church and Meet at church and travel by school bustravel by school bus

Stop in Park Rapids Stop in Park Rapids for lunchfor lunch

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Many Point Scout CampMany Point Scout Camp

NW of Park RapidsNW of Park Rapids

Voyager Camp AreaVoyager Camp Area

Fort William & Fort William & Two Harbors Two Harbors Campsites Campsites first week first week (Ft. Bill only 2(Ft. Bill only 2ndnd week) week)

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Set Up & Swim QualificationSet Up & Swim Qualification

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Sleeping at Many PointSleeping at Many Point

Scouts sleep in Many Point wall tentsScouts sleep in Many Point wall tents Two scouts Two scouts

to a tent, to a tent, Scouts sleep Scouts sleep

on cotson cots NEED mosquito NEED mosquito

nettingnetting

Tents groupedTents grouped into patrols into patrols

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Eating & Cooking at Many PointEating & Cooking at Many Point

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Many Point – First YearMany Point – First Year

First Year Scouts attend one weekFirst Year Scouts attend one week July 24 – 30 this yearJuly 24 – 30 this year Older scouts have option of second weekOlder scouts have option of second week

First Year Scouts camp with their First Year Scouts camp with their First Year Scout PatrolFirst Year Scout Patrol

First Year Scout Patrols are assigned a First Year Scout Patrols are assigned a Patrol Guide to help them functionPatrol Guide to help them function

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Monday – Friday Typical DayMonday – Friday Typical Day

6:15 am6:15 am ReveilleReveille6:15-8:15 am6:15-8:15 am Personal Prep., Breakfast, & CleanupPersonal Prep., Breakfast, & Cleanup8:15-8:30 am8:15-8:30 am Troop Assembly, Flag Ceremony, & Troop Assembly, Flag Ceremony, &

AnnouncementsAnnouncements8:30-8:45 am8:30-8:45 am Camp Assembly & AnnouncementsCamp Assembly & Announcements8:45-11:20 am8:45-11:20 am Merit Badge Class & First Class Merit Badge Class & First Class

AdventureAdventure11:20-1:00 pm11:20-1:00 pm Lunch & CleanupLunch & Cleanup1:00-4:00 pm1:00-4:00 pm TROOP ACTIVITIESTROOP ACTIVITIES4:00-5:00 pm4:00-5:00 pm First Class AquaticsFirst Class Aquatics5:00-7:00 pm5:00-7:00 pm Dinner & CleanupDinner & Cleanup7:00-9:00 pm7:00-9:00 pm Free Time for ActivitiesFree Time for Activities

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Free Time ActivitiesFree Time Activities

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Saturday – Pack & LeaveSaturday – Pack & Leave

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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?


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