2015 state-of-the-troop presentation to the auburn rotary club
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Andrew Baird, Scoutmaster Rob Stanford, Troop Committee Chair Michael Tullier, Chartered Organization Representative
STATE-OF-THE-TROOP UPDATE
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GATHERyoung men into a quality Scouting program,
GROWthem into servant leaders, and
GOinto the community in service and fellowship.
Troop 50’s mission
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28 registered Scouts
7 new Scouts andone transfer thisspring
Scoutmaster and6 AssistantScoutmasters
Weekly Meetings @ First Presbyterian Church (August – May)
Troop stats
5 new Scouts came by way of Pack 29’s crossover in April
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Scouts advancing in rank
membership retention and growth, and Cub Scout outreach
trained adult leaders
camping frequency
frequency of Patrol Leaders’ Council meetings
frequency of courts of honor
service project frequency
budgeting oversight by the troop committee
physical fitness activities integrated into troop meetings
on-time rechartering
Journey to Excellence Metrics
2014 JTE Gold Award Unit
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VFW Post 5404 Flag Day Flag Retirement CeremonyJune 2014
First Presbyterian Church Work Day, Oct. 2014
Blast & Cast, Nov. 2014
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Christmas Party & Toys for TotsDec. 2014
Scouting for Food, Feb. 2015
Rotary Hickory Dickory
ParkWork DayMar. 2015
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Creekside observation deck and outdoor teaching area at Pick Elementary School
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Vincent Chu | April 2014
Eagle project: bee enclosure at the Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve
26 merit badges favorite: Scuba Diving
rising sophomore at Auburn University
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Ethan Smith | April 2014
Eagle project: bridge at Ogletree Elementary School
28 merit badges favorite: Shotgun Shooting
rising senior at Auburn High School
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Feb. 2015 | Servants in Faith & Technology (SIFAT)
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District camporees
“Chill at the Lake”
Whitewater rafting
Backpacking
USS Alabama overnighter
Historical battlefield hike
Ziplining
Cumberland Island
Annual Planning Retreat
Other Past & Upcoming Troop Activities
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Nearly 22% of BSA’s 100,000+ units are chartered (“owned and operated”) by civic organizations
Appoints representative to coordinate its Scouting operations
appoints adult leadership
ensures leaders maintain minimum training
represents Rotary at district and council levels
Rotary’s “Charter Organization” Role
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Support fundraisers
Teach a merit badge
troop or small-group setting
Rotary make-up credit
Mentor or volunteer for Eagle Scout projects
Serve as a volunteer leader
Service Opportunities for Rotarians