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1 Troop 113 Parent Orientation Everything you need to know about the Troop The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. - Boy Scouts of America Mission Statement
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Troop 113

Parent Orientation Everything you need to know about the Troop

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

- Boy Scouts of America Mission Statement

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Agenda and Introduction

• About the Troop

• Troop Program & Organization

• Uniforms & Gear

• Adult Participation

• Communications

• Troop Finances

• Q&A

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About Troop 113

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Troop 113 Centerport, NY

• Established 1940

• Chartered by the Centerport Fire Department

• Chartered Org. Representative – Bill Wilkes

• Scoutmaster – Ernest Prescott

• Committee Chair – Scott Cohen

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Boy Scouts vs. Cub Scouts

Boy Scouts

• Troop and patrols

• Mixed rank patrols

• Individual advancement *

• Advancement recognized

immediately and at C.O.H.

• Youth and adult leadership

Cub Scouts

• Pack and Dens

• Same rank dens

• Lock step advancement

• Advancement recognized as

group during pack night

• Adult leadership

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* Parent involvement (i.e. “not so subtle encouragement” is recommended)

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Aims of Scouting

• Character Development:

– Personal qualities

– Values

– Outlook

• Citizenship Training:

– Living and working with others with rules based on common good

• Personal Fitness

– Physical

– Mental

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Methods of Scouting

• Scouting Ideals

• Patrols

• Outdoors

• Advancement

The Eight Methods of the Scouting Movement through

which the Aims of Scouting are achieved:

• Personal Growth

• Adult Association

• Leadership Development

• Uniform

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Boy-Led Troop

Empowering boys to be leaders is the core of Scouting.

“Scouts learn by doing, and what they do is lead their

patrols and their troop. The boys themselves develop a

troop program, then take responsibility for figuring out how

they will achieve the goals. One of our most important

challenges is to train boy leaders to run the troop by

providing direction, coaching and support. The boys will

make mistakes now and then and will rely upon the adult

leaders to guide them. But only through real hands-on

experience as leaders can boys learn to lead.”

- BSA Scoutmaster's Handbook

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Troop Program &

Organization

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Troop Structure

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Outdoor Program

• The outdoor program consists of:

– Monthly camping/backpacking

– Yearly High Adventure

– Summer camp

• Importance of the outdoor program:

– Development of learning

and teaching skills

– Planning

– Communication

– Being part of a team

– Leadership development

– Physical fitness

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Camping

• Monthly weekend trips (with some exceptions) from 6PM Friday

through Sunday morning or afternoon

• Important for Advancement

• Costs $15-20 (generally only for meals)

• Preparation:

– Wear uniform on Friday drop off at Harborfields High School

– Be prepared for environmental conditions (e.g. rain & cold, insects, etc.)

– Pack snacks, especially for cold weather camping (energy)

– Scout packs the gear from the list and parents check it

• Questions to ask your son:

– Do you need a sandwich for Friday? Car eating etiquette or eat a meal at home?

– What are you doing for food? Who is bringing it?

– Who are you tenting with? Who is bringing the tent?

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Summer Camp

• Details:

– Where: Yawgoog Scout Reservation, RI (other venues under discussion)

– When: Varies but typically early-July

– Who: All Scouts are encouraged to attend (parents may accompany Scouts as

long as YPT is current)

• Costs - $X per Scout (“Camperships” [i.e. financial aid] are available)

• Requirements:

– Medical forms (plan ahead and beat the June/July rush for physicals because

physicals have to be completed within 1 year of camp )

– Packing list (see website)

• What to expect:

– Completed merit badges and advancement requirements

– FUN! (boys love it)

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Advancement

• The primary goal of advancement is personal growth

• Boys advance through ranks at their own pace

• Advancement steps:

– Complete the rank requirements in the

Boy Scout Handbook

– Participate in a Scoutmaster conference

– Participate in a Board of Review (BOR)

• New ranks become effective on the date

of the BOR

• Formal recognition of newly attained

ranks occurs at Spring and Fall Courts of Honor *

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* Attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout is recognized at a specially-convened Court of Honor

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Merit Badges

• Needed for rank advancement

• Over 135 merit badges can be earned:

– Independently (see “How Merit Badges are Earned”)

– Through special programs organized by the troop

(e.g. Snow Sports and Disability Awareness)

– At Scout camps:

• Summer camp (Yawgoog)

• Winter Scout camp (Baiting Hollow)

• Trail to Eagle camp (Baiting Hollow and others)

– At district and council-led merit badge programs

• The troop maintains a library of merit

badge pamphlets

• Local libraries also have a limited selection

• Visit www.meritbadge.org for more info

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Merit Badges (cont.)

How merit badges are earned:

1. The Scout selects a merit badge subject. He can consult with his patrol leader or a

Scoutmaster about his interests and should review the pamphlet and requirements

for merit badges he may be interested in

2. The Scout obtains an application (“blue card”) and merit badge counselor contact

information from a Scoutmaster

3. The Scout contacts the merit badge counselor to discuss earning the merit badge.

He should also discuss any work he has already started or completed. Unless

otherwise specified, work on requirements can be started at any time.

4. The Scout completes the merit badge requirements

5. The Scout reviews his work with the counselor. If all requirements have been met

the counselor will sign the application

6. The Scout presents the application to the Scoutmaster for final signature

7. The Scout submits the completed application to the advancement chair

8. Earned merit badges will be presented at Spring and Fall Courts of Honor

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(Experimental) Electronics Policy

1. Cell phones should not be used during program hours (Reveille to Taps) without

permission from an Adult leader.

2. Use of functions other than emergency phone calls must support the outdoor

program (e.g. using GPS) or assist a Scout with advancement (e.g. photograph

for a merit badge).

3. No texting. Texting should only be considered when voice emergency

communications are not possible.

4. No games or music. These are distractions and do not foster the Patrol method.

5. Noncompliance with this policy may result in confiscation of the phone. There

will be a “three strikes” policy, so the third time a Scout is seen violating the

Electronics Policy, that Scout’s phone may be taken away for the rest of the day

until program hours end.

6. Phones and other devices may be used before and after program hours, as long

as they do not keep people awake and are not being used inappropriately.

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Uniforms & Gear

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Uniforms

• Important for:

– Meetings

– Event travel

– Campouts on Friday night

• Useful tips:

– Ensure all components and

patches are correctly placed

(see patch location guide inside

the front and back covers of the

Boy Scout Handbook)

– Choose synthetic vs. cotton

pants

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Gear

• Gear is used for:

– Car camping

– Backpacking

– Summer camp

• Proper gear is critical for safety and comfort

• Gear lists can be found on the troop website

• The troop has gear to lend – no need to buy

everything at once

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Gear (cont.)

• Learn before you buy gear. Use troop gear or borrow gear until you know

enough to be “an educated consumer!”

• Spending a lot of money is easy; getting good gear without spending big

money is the trick!

• Proper fit, especially in boots and pack, are essential. Do not try to get

something that “he will grow into”. Use the troop uniform and gear

exchange.

• The “backpacking list” is a good starting point when you do start shopping.

For most of us, we use the same list when we go “car camping”, but add a

plastic fork, plate & bowl along with a folding chair.

• As with all things Scouting, the only “dumb question” is the one that you do

not ask. Troop 113 leadership, Scout and Adult, has a LOT of camping

experience.

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Gear (cont.)

Basics

• 10-15° Sleeping bag

• Backpack

• Boots (waterproof)

• Plastic mess kit

• Nalgene bottle(s)

• Pocket knife

• Thermal base layer

• Rain gear

• Jacket

• Mittens & gloves

Additional Items

• Tent & footprint (cut to fit tent!)

• Sleeping bag liner

• Camp shoes

• Platypus (2-3L)

• Backpacking stove & fuel

• Emergency blanket

• First aid kit

• Bug repellent

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Indicates gear that can be requested to borrow

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Gear (cont.)

Where to buy:

• REI

• Campmor

• EMS

• Campsite store

• Marshals *

• TJ Maxx *

• Dick’s

• Amazon

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* buy next year’s gear on sale

Useful tips:

• Buy slightly larger clothing

• Label everything (with black/silver sharpie or engraver)

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After-Camping Care for Gear

• Sleeping bags

– Unzip and turn inside out for the 1-2 days

– Hang in a closet or store loosely in a large bag

• Tents and foot prints(ground cloth for under tent)

– Wipe clean and hang to dry

– Fold and store

• Mess kit and water bottles

– Wash in dishwasher (I know your son said he cleaned

them!)

• Platypus (hydration bladder) and tubes

– Thoroughly dry hydration bladder

– Disconnect tube, swing dry, and hang

• Clothes (non cotton)

– Wash in cold water, tumble dry on low. No fabric softener.

• Storage of gear

– Use a bin or return it to the backpack

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IMPORTANT

Check your son for ticks

after all camping and

backpacking trips (ticks

can be as small as the

head of a pin)

Clothes can be treated

with Permethrin to repel

ticks and mosquitoes

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Adult Participation

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The Role of Adults

– Provide mentorship

– Ensure safety

– Provide transportation

– Provide encouragement to

foster advancement

– Serve as troop leadership

– Help their Scout with time

scheduling

– Accompany troop on outings

– Assist Scout with policy compliance

(e.g uniforms, medical records, etc.)

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Adults in the troop:

Three ways adults can participate: – Parental Support

– Direct youth contact leaders

– Troop committee

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Parental Support

• It’s important and strongly encouraged…

– Participation on early campouts (if necessary)

– Drive to/ from troop meetings and activities

– Annual dues and event fees *

– Camping supplies

• However…

– it’s important to encourage a level of

independence too

• And…

– YPT is required (more on this later)

– Troop leaders are here to help

* Financial hardships can be managed via conversation with the troop committee chair

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Direct Youth Contact Leadership

• Roles:

– Scoutmaster

– Assistant Scoutmaster

– Merit badge counselor

– Chaplain

– Event leaders

• Why participate?

– Be a part of your son’s growth

– Share experiences

– Many hands make light work

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Troop Committee

• Advancement

• Board of Review

• Chair/Co-chair

• Court of Honor

• Equipment

• Fundraising

• Life to Eagle

• Membership

• Den Chief

• Medical Records

• Outdoor Activities

• Secretary

• Service Time

• Training

• Treasurer/Finance

• Webelos to Scout

• Cub Outreach

• Webmaster

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Troop Committee Roles & Coordinators:

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Youth Protection Training (YPT)

• Required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of

their position

• YPT must be taken every year

• YPT and other training is offered online at my.scouting.org

• Before taking YPT, set up an account at my.scouting.org if

you don’t already have one

• When taking YPT, please remember to enter your Member

I.D. number associated with the Troop

• Though required for registered members, YPT is excellent

knowledge for parents

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Important YPT Concepts

• Two-deep leadership is required on all outings. A minimum of two

registered adult leaders — or one registered leader and a participating

Scout’s parent or another adult — is required for all trips and outings. One of

these adults must be 21 years of age or older.

• One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is prohibited. In

situations requiring a personal conference, such as a Scoutmaster

conference, the meeting is to be conducted with the knowledge and in view of

other adults and/or youth.

• The policies of two-deep leadership and no one-on-one contact between

adults and youth members also apply to digital communication. Leaders

may not have one-on-one private online communications or engage one-on-

one in other digital activities (games, social media, etc.) with youth members.

Leaders should copy a parent and another leader in digital and online

communication, ensuring no one-on-one contact takes place in text, social

media, or other forms of online or digital communication.

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Communications

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Troop Communications & Meetings

• Troop Website

• ScoutBook

• Electronic Mail

– Troop Secretary

– Scoutmaster

• Meetings

– Troop

– Committee

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Troop Website

http://www.troop113centerportny.com:

• Troop news & information

• Troop calendar (with syncing)

• Resources, lists & guides

• Workbooks

• Maps

• Medical forms

• Permission slips

• Picture gallery

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Home page

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Troop Calendar

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Resources, Resources, Resources!

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Photo Gallery & Archive

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ScoutBook

www.scoutbook.com:

• Web based service for tracking advancement and

progression through the Scouting program

• Calendar of events & RSVP functions

• Messaging, notifications and reminders of troop

activities & events

• Links to medical forms and pre-filled permission

slips

• FAQ forum

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Getting Started with ScoutBook

• Parents join ScoutBook via troop email invitation

• Applications must be processed in order to receive a

Scoutbook invitation

• Follow email link to activate account and access child’s profile

and Troop 113 information

• Navigate to the “edit profile” section in the Scout’s account

and:

– enter their date of Birth *

– scroll to the bottom and find the “Invite Scout to join ScoutBook”

– enter their email and they will get their own invite and login for

ScoutBook

* A correct DOB is required for synching ScoutBook data with official council records

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ScoutBook (cont.)

• Your Child's Account:

– Tracks their rank advancement, merit badges and awards

– Hiking, camping & community service events can be entered and

tracked (important for rank requirements)

– Resource for merit badges, Scout oath, motto, etc.

• Troop 113 Information:

– Calendar of Events – permission slips can be printed from event

description page

– Reminders & RSVPs – RSVPing allows leadership to know who

is participating in upcoming events so they can plan accordingly

– Email from troop directly from ScoutBook

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Meetings

• Troop Meetings

– When: Most Monday nights at 7:30 pm (see troop calendar)

– Where: Washington Drive Primary School (unless otherwise

specified)

– Who should attend: All Scouts, adult leaders, and parents

• Troop Committee Meetings

– When: 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm (see troop

calendar)

– Where: Harborfields Public Library (unless otherwise specified)

– Who should attend: All troop committee members and parents

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Troop 113 Information Roadmap

Most needed information regarding the troop and its

activities can be obtained as follows:

1. Look on ScoutBook

2. Check the Troop Website

3. Contact your Scout’s Patrol Leader

4. Consult with an adult leader

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You Have Questions. We Have Answers.

For questions regarding…

• Advancement, merit badges

and awards

• Troop events (meetings,

outings, etc.)

• Time challenges (e.g. sports

and other activities)

• Dietary restrictions

• Mental & physical disabilities

• Dues and event fees

• Financial hardship

Speak to…

• Scoutmaster, patrol leader

• Scoutmaster, patrol leader

• Scoutmaster, patrol leader

• Scoutmaster, patrol leader

• Scoutmaster, committee chair

• Treasurer, committee chair

• Committee chair

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Troop Finances

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Dues & Event Fees

• Dues ($160 per year) covers:

– BSA Scout registration

– Troop equipment

– Hats, neckerchiefs and slides

– Troop event expense reimbursement

• Troop event fees

– Registration fees

– Meals

– Transportation

– Other event expenses

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Fundraising

• Fundraising events:

– Applebee’s breakfast (yearly)

– Popcorn sales (yearly)

– Car washes (as needed for Eagle Scouts and special events)

– Car show (2019)

• Where do the proceeds go?

– Troop gear

– Dues waivers

– Troop event subsidization

– Court of Honor baskets

– Financial hardship assistance (for camp and troop events)

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Q & A

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