troop 118, cornwall, ny as a compass keeps a hiker going in the right direction, scouting's...

TROOP 118, Cornwall, NYTROOP 118, Cornwall, NY

As a compass keeps a hiker As a compass keeps a hiker goinggoingin the right direction, in the right direction, Scouting'sScouting'svalues put young people on the values put young people on the right path. For over 90 years, right path. For over 90 years, Scouting has provided an Scouting has provided an "internal"internalcompass" guiding millions of compass" guiding millions of young people throughout their young people throughout their lives.lives.

A PREDILECTION FOR A PREDILECTION FOR SUCCESSSUCCESS

For every 100 boys who join a Boy Scout For every 100 boys who join a Boy Scout troop: troop:

• Five will earn their religious emblem. Five will earn their religious emblem. • Twelve will have their first contact with a church or Twelve will have their first contact with a church or

synagogue. synagogue. • Three will enter the clergy or a religious vocation. Three will enter the clergy or a religious vocation. •Eighteen will develop hobbies that will last through Eighteen will develop hobbies that will last through

their adult their adult life. life. •Eight will enter a career that was learned through Eight will enter a career that was learned through

the merit the merit badge system. badge system. •One will use his Scout skills to save the life of One will use his Scout skills to save the life of

another. another. •Two will use their Scout skills to save their own life. Two will use their Scout skills to save their own life. •Twenty-one will become adult Scouting volunteers. Twenty-one will become adult Scouting volunteers.

A PREDILECTION FOR A PREDILECTION FOR SUCCESSSUCCESS

•Three will become Eagle ScoutsThree will become Eagle Scouts1973 James Spencer 1997 Michael

Steidle 1978 Wayne Sauer 1997 James

Casazza 1987 Kenneth Gill 1997 Adam

Hunter 1987 Joseph Jurain 1998 Craig

Castellane 1990 Douglas Mitchell 2000

Brian Doyle 1990 Luke Jurain 2000 Michael

Gregorek 1993 Neil Castellane 2000 Robert

Calhelha 1993 Ronald Jurain Jr. 2001

John Lupo 1994 Leonard Sung 2002 Blake

DeBerto1995 Keith Corl 2002 Dominick Delfino

1996 Matthew Lug 2002 Bryce Lee

1996 Lee Grabe 2003 Charles

Eisele 1996 John Hunter 2003 Jason Gold1997 William Castellane 2003 Patrick

O’Connor1996 Richard Suhrbier 2004 Stuart

Blackwell1997 Charles Steidle 2004

Thomas Clark

THE AIMS & METHODS THE AIMS & METHODS OF SCOUTINGOF SCOUTING

AIMSAIMS

Boy Scouting works towards three aims:Boy Scouting works towards three aims: One is growth in moral strength and character. We may One is growth in moral strength and character. We may define this as what the boy is himself; his personal define this as what the boy is himself; his personal qualities, his values, his outlook.qualities, his values, his outlook.A second is participating citizenship. Used broadly, A second is participating citizenship. Used broadly, citizenship means the boy's relationship to others. He citizenship means the boy's relationship to others. He comes to learn obligations to other people, to the comes to learn obligations to other people, to the society he lives in, and to the government that presides society he lives in, and to the government that presides over that society. over that society. A third aim of Boy Scouting is development of physical, A third aim of Boy Scouting is development of physical, mental, and emotional fitness. Fitness includes the body mental, and emotional fitness. Fitness includes the body (well-tuned and healthy), the mind (able to think and (well-tuned and healthy), the mind (able to think and solve problems), and the emotions (self-control, solve problems), and the emotions (self-control, courage, and self-respect).courage, and self-respect).

METHODSMETHODS

The methods are designed to The methods are designed to accomplish these aims. It is important accomplish these aims. It is important that you know and use the methods of that you know and use the methods of Boy Scouting. Other methods are Boy Scouting. Other methods are good, but they may bring results quite good, but they may bring results quite different than we are seeking.different than we are seeking.

METHODSMETHODS

AdvancementAdvancement

Scouting provides a series of surmountable Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps to overcome them through the obstacles and steps to overcome them through the advancement method. The Scout plans his advancement method. The Scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he advancement and progresses at his own pace as he overcomes each challenge. The Scout is rewarded overcomes each challenge. The Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self-for each achievement, which helps him gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a boy grow in self-reliance and the ability to help a boy grow in self-reliance and the ability to help others.help others.

METHODSMETHODS

IdealsIdeals

The ideals of Scouting are spelled out in the Scout The ideals of Scouting are spelled out in the Scout Oath, Law, motto, and slogan. The Scout measures Oath, Law, motto, and slogan. The Scout measures himself against these ideals and continually tries to himself against these ideals and continually tries to improve. The goals are high, and as he reaches for improve. The goals are high, and as he reaches for them he has some control over what he becomes.them he has some control over what he becomes.

METHODSMETHODS

PatrolsPatrols

The patrol method gives Scouts an experience in The patrol method gives Scouts an experience in group living and participating citizenship. It places group living and participating citizenship. It places a certain amount of responsibility on young a certain amount of responsibility on young shoulders and teaches boys how to accept it. The shoulders and teaches boys how to accept it. The patrol method allows Scouts to act in small groups patrol method allows Scouts to act in small groups where they easily can relate to each other. These where they easily can relate to each other. These small groups determine troop activities through small groups determine troop activities through their elected representatives.their elected representatives.

METHODSMETHODS

OutdoorsOutdoors

Boy Scouting is designed to take place outdoors. It Boy Scouting is designed to take place outdoors. It is in the outdoors that Scouts share responsibilities is in the outdoors that Scouts share responsibilities and learn to live with each other. It is here that the and learn to live with each other. It is here that the skills and activities practiced at troop meetings skills and activities practiced at troop meetings come alive with purpose.come alive with purpose.Being close to nature helps Scouts gain an Being close to nature helps Scouts gain an appreciation for God's handiwork and mankind's appreciation for God's handiwork and mankind's place in it. The outdoors is the laboratory for place in it. The outdoors is the laboratory for Scouts to learn ecology and practice conservation Scouts to learn ecology and practice conservation of nature's resources.of nature's resources.

METHODSMETHODS

Adult AssociationAdult Association

Boys learn from the examples set by their adult Boys learn from the examples set by their adult leaders. Troop leadership may be male or female, leaders. Troop leadership may be male or female, and association with adults of high character is and association with adults of high character is encouraged at this stage of a young man's encouraged at this stage of a young man's development.development.

METHODSMETHODS

Personal GrowthPersonal Growth

As Scouts plan their activities, and progress towards As Scouts plan their activities, and progress towards their goals, they experience personal growth. The Good their goals, they experience personal growth. The Good Turn concept is a major part of the personal growth Turn concept is a major part of the personal growth method of Scouting. Boys grow as they participate in method of Scouting. Boys grow as they participate in community service projects and do Good Turns for community service projects and do Good Turns for others. There probably is no device so successful in others. There probably is no device so successful in developing a basis for personal growth as the daily developing a basis for personal growth as the daily Good Turn.Good Turn.The religious emblems program is also a large part of The religious emblems program is also a large part of the personal growth method. Frequent conferences the personal growth method. Frequent conferences with his Scoutmaster help each Scout to determine with his Scoutmaster help each Scout to determine growth toward Scouting's aims.growth toward Scouting's aims.

METHODSMETHODS

Leadership DevelopmentLeadership Development

Boy Scouting encourages boys to learn and Boy Scouting encourages boys to learn and practice leadership skills. Every Scout has the practice leadership skills. Every Scout has the opportunity to participate in both shared and total opportunity to participate in both shared and total leadership situations. Understanding the concepts leadership situations. Understanding the concepts of leadership helps a boy accept the leadership of leadership helps a boy accept the leadership roles of others and guides him toward the roles of others and guides him toward the citizenship aim of Scouting.citizenship aim of Scouting.

METHODSMETHODS

UniformUniform

The uniform makes the Scout troop visible as a force The uniform makes the Scout troop visible as a force for good and creates a positive youth image in the for good and creates a positive youth image in the community. Boy Scouting is an action program, and community. Boy Scouting is an action program, and wearing the uniform is an action that shows each wearing the uniform is an action that shows each Scout's commitment to the aims and purposes of Scout's commitment to the aims and purposes of Scouting. The uniform gives the Scout identity in a Scouting. The uniform gives the Scout identity in a world brotherhood of youth who believe in the same world brotherhood of youth who believe in the same ideals.ideals.The uniform is practical attire for Scout activities, and The uniform is practical attire for Scout activities, and provides a way for Scouts to wear the badges that provides a way for Scouts to wear the badges that show what they have accomplished.show what they have accomplished.

ADVANCEMENTADVANCEMENT

ADVANCEMENTADVANCEMENT

We believe that a Scout should receive recognition We believe that a Scout should receive recognition for his achievements.for his achievements.

Advancement sets a pattern of setting positive Advancement sets a pattern of setting positive goals and reaching them throughout life. It’s easy goals and reaching them throughout life. It’s easy to advance by following these four basic steps:to advance by following these four basic steps:

Learning Learning Review Review

Testing Testing Recognition Recognition

RANK ADVANCEMENTRANK ADVANCEMENT

The requirements for the ranks of Tenderfoot The requirements for the ranks of Tenderfoot through First Class prepare you to take full through First Class prepare you to take full advantage of all that Scouting has to offer. Star, advantage of all that Scouting has to offer. Star, Life, and Eagle requirements focus on service to Life, and Eagle requirements focus on service to others and developing leadership skills.others and developing leadership skills.


Requirements for each rank are outlined in the Requirements for each rank are outlined in the Boy Scout Handbook. You can work on Boy Scout Handbook. You can work on advancement requirements with your parents or advancement requirements with your parents or other family members, with other Scouts and other family members, with other Scouts and with adult Scout leaders. This can be done on with adult Scout leaders. This can be done on your own, in patrol and troop meetings, and your own, in patrol and troop meetings, and during other troop functions such as campouts. during other troop functions such as campouts. A good rule of thumb is to try to complete one or A good rule of thumb is to try to complete one or two rank requirements at each troop meeting.two rank requirements at each troop meeting.


Scout skills cannot be mastered by performing Scout skills cannot be mastered by performing them just once. You will have many opportunities them just once. You will have many opportunities to practice each skill, and you will be thoroughly to practice each skill, and you will be thoroughly tested on each requirement before it is "signed tested on each requirement before it is "signed off". In addition, expect to practice each skill off". In addition, expect to practice each skill repeatedly, even after it has been signed off. As repeatedly, even after it has been signed off. As you progress, you will also have opportunities to you progress, you will also have opportunities to teach these skills to less experienced Scouts, teach these skills to less experienced Scouts, which will further reinforce your knowledge and which will further reinforce your knowledge and skill.skill.


As you complete each requirement, you will be As you complete each requirement, you will be tested and signed off in the BACK section of tested and signed off in the BACK section of your handbook by the Scoutmaster or by your handbook by the Scoutmaster or by someone he designates. This person may be someone he designates. This person may be The Scoutmaster, an Assistant Scoutmaster, or The Scoutmaster, an Assistant Scoutmaster, or another, more experienced Scout, designated by another, more experienced Scout, designated by the Scoutmaster.the Scoutmaster.


In Boy Scouts, leaders, rather than parents, sign In Boy Scouts, leaders, rather than parents, sign off advancement requirements. In order to avoid off advancement requirements. In order to avoid the appearance of impropriety, in most troops, the appearance of impropriety, in most troops, troop leaders will not normally sign off rank troop leaders will not normally sign off rank requirements for their own sons. Infrequent requirements for their own sons. Infrequent exceptions may be made in the case of a leader exceptions may be made in the case of a leader who is teaching skills to several Scouts at once who is teaching skills to several Scouts at once at a patrol or troop meeting or other Scouting at a patrol or troop meeting or other Scouting function, but every effort should be made to function, but every effort should be made to have another leader sign off the instructing have another leader sign off the instructing leader’s sons if possible.leader’s sons if possible.

ADVANCEMENT ADVANCEMENT GUIDELINESGUIDELINES

It’s up to you to take advantage of the advancement It’s up to you to take advantage of the advancement opportunities available to you, and to take initiative to ask opportunities available to you, and to take initiative to ask for someone to test you when you are ready. You are for someone to test you when you are ready. You are responsible for keeping your own personal advancement responsible for keeping your own personal advancement record in your handbook. You should also record your record in your handbook. You should also record your service hours, campouts, troop activities, and leadership service hours, campouts, troop activities, and leadership positions in your binder.positions in your binder.

You must earn the ranks in order, but you may complete You must earn the ranks in order, but you may complete any requirement for Tenderfoot through First Class at any requirement for Tenderfoot through First Class at any time. (For example, you may complete a First Class any time. (For example, you may complete a First Class requirement before finishing your Tenderfoot requirement before finishing your Tenderfoot requirements, but you must earn Tenderfoot rank before requirements, but you must earn Tenderfoot rank before you are awarded Second Class and First Class ranks.)you are awarded Second Class and First Class ranks.)


You will be meeting regularly with the Scoutmaster to You will be meeting regularly with the Scoutmaster to discuss your activity in the troop and your understanding discuss your activity in the troop and your understanding and practice of the ideals of Scouting. This Scoutmaster and practice of the ideals of Scouting. This Scoutmaster conference is also used to discuss your goals and conference is also used to discuss your goals and accomplishments and is required for each rank accomplishments and is required for each rank advancement.advancement.

You do not have to wait until you have completed the You do not have to wait until you have completed the requirements for a rank in order to ask for a Scoutmaster requirements for a rank in order to ask for a Scoutmaster conference. You may talk with the Scoutmaster at any time conference. You may talk with the Scoutmaster at any time that is convenient to both of you. However, for a that is convenient to both of you. However, for a Scoutmaster conference to count toward rank advancement Scoutmaster conference to count toward rank advancement it must take place after all other requirements are complete it must take place after all other requirements are complete and before the Board of Review. At this required conference and before the Board of Review. At this required conference the Scoutmaster will also help you determine whether or the Scoutmaster will also help you determine whether or not you are ready to go before the Board of Review.not you are ready to go before the Board of Review.


After this Scoutmaster conference, you should arrange After this Scoutmaster conference, you should arrange for your Board of Review following the procedures your for your Board of Review following the procedures your troop has established. Boards of Review for all ranks troop has established. Boards of Review for all ranks except Eagle Scout, are normally held once a month, and except Eagle Scout, are normally held once a month, and are composed of three to six registered members of the are composed of three to six registered members of the troop committee. The Board of Review may not include troop committee. The Board of Review may not include the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters, or your family the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters, or your family members.members.

The purpose of the Board of Review is not to retest you The purpose of the Board of Review is not to retest you but rather to ensure that you have completed all of the but rather to ensure that you have completed all of the requirements, to determine the quality of your troop requirements, to determine the quality of your troop experience, and to encourage you to advance toward the experience, and to encourage you to advance toward the next rank. next rank.


You need to have your Handbook and binder and must be in You need to have your Handbook and binder and must be in full Class A uniform when you appear before a Board of full Class A uniform when you appear before a Board of Review. During the review the board will discuss your Review. During the review the board will discuss your development along your trail to Eagle, ask you questions development along your trail to Eagle, ask you questions about skills that were required for your particular rank, and about skills that were required for your particular rank, and evaluate you in terms of troop activities and readiness for evaluate you in terms of troop activities and readiness for the next rank.the next rank.

It is also a time for you to ask any questions you might have It is also a time for you to ask any questions you might have and to give feedback to the troop committee about activities and to give feedback to the troop committee about activities and your Scouting experience in your troop and in your and your Scouting experience in your troop and in your patrol. At the end of the review you will be asked to leave patrol. At the end of the review you will be asked to leave the room while the board discusses your qualifications. The the room while the board discusses your qualifications. The board will then call you back into the room and inform you board will then call you back into the room and inform you either that you have been approved for the next rank or either that you have been approved for the next rank or what additional actions you must take to qualify.what additional actions you must take to qualify.


After passing the Board of Review, you will be After passing the Board of Review, you will be recognized in front of the troop as soon as recognized in front of the troop as soon as possible. You will receive your new rank patch possible. You will receive your new rank patch shortly after, usually at the next troop meeting. shortly after, usually at the next troop meeting. You will be formally recognized for your rank You will be formally recognized for your rank advancements and merit badges in front of advancements and merit badges in front of family and friends during a ceremony at a Court family and friends during a ceremony at a Court of Honor. At this time you will be presented with of Honor. At this time you will be presented with your wallet-sized certificate card and, if your your wallet-sized certificate card and, if your troop presents them, a rank pin ("mother’s pin"). troop presents them, a rank pin ("mother’s pin"). Your parents, other family members, and friends Your parents, other family members, and friends are invited and encouraged to attend all Courts are invited and encouraged to attend all Courts of Honor.of Honor.


After reaching the rank of Life Scout, you will meet After reaching the rank of Life Scout, you will meet with the Scoutmaster. At this meeting you will with the Scoutmaster. At this meeting you will receive your Life to Eagle packet and discuss ideas receive your Life to Eagle packet and discuss ideas and suggestions for your Eagle Service Project. and suggestions for your Eagle Service Project. This project must conform to special guidelines This project must conform to special guidelines that have been outlined by the Boy Scouts of that have been outlined by the Boy Scouts of America. Your Scoutmaster, troop Advancement America. Your Scoutmaster, troop Advancement Chairman, and a representative of your District Chairman, and a representative of your District Advancement Committee, as well as the benefiting Advancement Committee, as well as the benefiting organization, must approve your project before you organization, must approve your project before you begin carrying it out.begin carrying it out.

MERIT BADGESMERIT BADGES

Earning merit badges allows you to explore many Earning merit badges allows you to explore many fields, helps you round out your skills, and introduces fields, helps you round out your skills, and introduces you to subjects that will perhaps become lifelong you to subjects that will perhaps become lifelong interests or a rewarding career.interests or a rewarding career.

There are more than 100 merit badges for you to There are more than 100 merit badges for you to choose from. You may earn any merit badge at any choose from. You may earn any merit badge at any time, with Scoutmaster approval. Don’t wait for time, with Scoutmaster approval. Don’t wait for someone to tell you when and which merit badge to someone to tell you when and which merit badge to work on. You don’t need to reach a certain rank in work on. You don’t need to reach a certain rank in order to be eligible. However, you should concentrate order to be eligible. However, you should concentrate on achieving the rank of First Class before devoting a on achieving the rank of First Class before devoting a lot time to working on merit badges.lot time to working on merit badges.


Don’t overwhelm yourself by trying to complete too Don’t overwhelm yourself by trying to complete too many badges at one time. many badges at one time.

You can find information about merit badge You can find information about merit badge requirements in the appropriate merit badge requirements in the appropriate merit badge pamphlets and in the current year’s Boy Scout pamphlets and in the current year’s Boy Scout Requirements book. Requirements book.


Here are the steps to earning a merit badge:Here are the steps to earning a merit badge:

Get a blue merit badge card from the Scoutmaster, fill in Get a blue merit badge card from the Scoutmaster, fill in your name, address, and the name of the badge, and ask your name, address, and the name of the badge, and ask the Scoutmaster to sign it. Then get the name and phone the Scoutmaster to sign it. Then get the name and phone number of a qualified counselor from Scoutmaster.number of a qualified counselor from Scoutmaster.

Call the counselor and set up an appointment. This can be Call the counselor and set up an appointment. This can be at any place that is suitable to both of you. Along with a at any place that is suitable to both of you. Along with a buddy (another Scout, a family member, or a friend), meet buddy (another Scout, a family member, or a friend), meet with the counselor. (The two-deep leadership requirement with the counselor. (The two-deep leadership requirement applies to meetings with Merit Badge Counselors, as well.) applies to meetings with Merit Badge Counselors, as well.) The counselor will explain the requirements for the merit The counselor will explain the requirements for the merit badge and help you get started. badge and help you get started.


Work on the badge requirements until you complete Work on the badge requirements until you complete them, meeting with the counselor (along with your them, meeting with the counselor (along with your buddy) whenever necessary. You must complete the buddy) whenever necessary. You must complete the stated requirements and satisfy the standards of each stated requirements and satisfy the standards of each merit badge. The merit badge counselor may encourage merit badge. The merit badge counselor may encourage you to do more than the requirements state but he or you to do more than the requirements state but he or she may not require it.she may not require it.YOU (not the counselor, Scoutmaster, or Advancement YOU (not the counselor, Scoutmaster, or Advancement Chairman) keep the merit badge card until you have Chairman) keep the merit badge card until you have completed the requirements and the counselor has completed the requirements and the counselor has signed the card. If you lose this card, you will have to signed the card. If you lose this card, you will have to start the badge over unless the counselor is willing and start the badge over unless the counselor is willing and able to vouch for what you already completedable to vouch for what you already completed..


After you complete the merit badge and the After you complete the merit badge and the counselor signs your merit badge card, he or she counselor signs your merit badge card, he or she will keep the counselor’s section and return the will keep the counselor’s section and return the rest of the card to you. Bring the rest of the card to rest of the card to you. Bring the rest of the card to the Scoutmaster, who will keep the troop section the Scoutmaster, who will keep the troop section and return the Scout section to you.and return the Scout section to you.

You will receive your merit badge shortly after you You will receive your merit badge shortly after you turn in the blue card (usually the next troop turn in the blue card (usually the next troop meeting). Your wallet-sized certificate card will be meeting). Your wallet-sized certificate card will be presented to you at the next Court of Honor.presented to you at the next Court of Honor.

RECORD KEEPINGRECORD KEEPING

Your advancement records are kept in three places — Your advancement records are kept in three places — your Council office, the Troop records, and yourself. your Council office, the Troop records, and yourself. The Council office keeps records supplied to them by The Council office keeps records supplied to them by the troop. Many troops maintain their advancement the troop. Many troops maintain their advancement information on computers. information on computers.

You will receive three kinds of documents that you need You will receive three kinds of documents that you need to keep in a safe place until after you turn 18 (or to keep in a safe place until after you turn 18 (or receive your Eagle Scout award, whichever is later)! receive your Eagle Scout award, whichever is later)! These documents are: your scout handbook with These documents are: your scout handbook with requirements signed off, your portion of completed blue requirements signed off, your portion of completed blue merit badge cards, and the wallet-sized certificate cards merit badge cards, and the wallet-sized certificate cards for rank advancement and merit badge completion. for rank advancement and merit badge completion.

RECORD KEEPINGRECORD KEEPING

Make sure all of them are signed or initialed by the Make sure all of them are signed or initialed by the appropriate Scout leader. All of the cards are the appropriate Scout leader. All of the cards are the same size and can be safely kept in plastic same size and can be safely kept in plastic protector pages which are designed for baseball protector pages which are designed for baseball and other sports cards. and other sports cards.

It is very important that you keep these documents It is very important that you keep these documents in a safe place and do not lose them! If it should in a safe place and do not lose them! If it should happen that there is a discrepancy or missing happen that there is a discrepancy or missing records, your personal records are your most records, your personal records are your most important ally in proving what you completed and important ally in proving what you completed and when.when.

TROOP 118 GUIDELINESTROOP 118 GUIDELINES

1.1. The Advancement Guidelines of both the local The Advancement Guidelines of both the local and national Council shall be adhered to and and national Council shall be adhered to and implemented as interpreted.implemented as interpreted.

2.2. ““Active participation” means that for members Active participation” means that for members of our Troop who have attained at least 9of our Troop who have attained at least 9thth grade and are First Class rank, that they attend grade and are First Class rank, that they attend 50% of regular Troop meetings and 35% of 50% of regular Troop meetings and 35% of Troop campouts to be eligible for advancement.Troop campouts to be eligible for advancement.

3.3. For members of the Troop who are less than 9For members of the Troop who are less than 9thth grade or less than First Class rank, “active grade or less than First Class rank, “active participation” means attendance at 65% of participation” means attendance at 65% of Troop meetings and 60% of campouts Troop meetings and 60% of campouts conducted at the time of eligibility.conducted at the time of eligibility.

4.4. Attendance at a Troop meeting means being in full Attendance at a Troop meeting means being in full Scout uniform to pass inspection and gain a point Scout uniform to pass inspection and gain a point and remaining/arriving before half of meeting has and remaining/arriving before half of meeting has concluded.concluded.

5.5. Attendance on a campout means he stays overnight Attendance on a campout means he stays overnight with his patrol and participates in the preparation, with his patrol and participates in the preparation, eating and cleanup of at least one meal.eating and cleanup of at least one meal.

6.6. All Scouts must participate in the annual Troop All Scouts must participate in the annual Troop fund-raiser event as defined by the Troop fund-raiser event as defined by the Troop Committee and at least 25% of Other Troop Committee and at least 25% of Other Troop Related Events to be considered an active Related Events to be considered an active participant.participant.


7.7. Those Troop Related Events are Salisbury Mills Those Troop Related Events are Salisbury Mills Monument Duty, Sponsor’s Breakfast, Troop Service Monument Duty, Sponsor’s Breakfast, Troop Service Projects, Parades, Day Hikes, and any approved Projects, Parades, Day Hikes, and any approved program activity as decided upon by Scoutmaster and program activity as decided upon by Scoutmaster and Assistants or by Senior Patrol Leader and his Assistants or by Senior Patrol Leader and his Assistants with approval of Scoutmaster.Assistants with approval of Scoutmaster.

8.8. ““Positions of Responsibility” also called leadership Positions of Responsibility” also called leadership positions are filled either by election or appointment. positions are filled either by election or appointment. For a member to be considered to be eligible for such For a member to be considered to be eligible for such a position he must:a position he must:

a)a) have attained First Class rank or above have attained First Class rank or above andand

b)b) be an “active participant” as defined above be an “active participant” as defined above andand

c)c) earned at least 4 merit badges of which 2 are earned at least 4 merit badges of which 2 are required for Eagle rank, required for Eagle rank,

andand


d)d) proficient in Scout skills to be qualified by proficient in Scout skills to be qualified by Scoutmaster to test and pass Scouts in advancement Scoutmaster to test and pass Scouts in advancement related skills, related skills,

andande)e) demonstrate maturity to organize and lead his peers demonstrate maturity to organize and lead his peers

in Scout related activities, in Scout related activities, andand

f)f) demonstrates Scout spirit by practicing Scout Oath demonstrates Scout spirit by practicing Scout Oath and Law in daily life by service to others.and Law in daily life by service to others.

9.9. Scout skills for advancement may not be certified Scout skills for advancement may not be certified (signed off) by any adult and may not be tested and (signed off) by any adult and may not be tested and signed off on day taught, but will be certified only signed off on day taught, but will be certified only after a practice period or in any manner deemed after a practice period or in any manner deemed appropriate by the Scoutmaster. appropriate by the Scoutmaster.

10.10. The Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol The Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders & Patrol Leaders may certify only the listed Leaders & Patrol Leaders may certify only the listed skills with approval of the Scoutmaster or Assistant skills with approval of the Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmasters as indicated on attached chart.Scoutmasters as indicated on attached chart.



11.11. No adult leader or parent will test and certify a No adult leader or parent will test and certify a completed skill unless authorized by the Scoutmaster. completed skill unless authorized by the Scoutmaster. Testing and where appropriate certification will be Testing and where appropriate certification will be conducted by designated youth leaders monitored by conducted by designated youth leaders monitored by Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmasters who will direct Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmasters who will direct certification.certification.

12.12. Initialing Scout Handbook by youth leader and using full Initialing Scout Handbook by youth leader and using full date (Mo/day/year) as checked by Assistant date (Mo/day/year) as checked by Assistant Scoutmaster, who will ensure entry in Troop records.Scoutmaster, who will ensure entry in Troop records.

13.13. ““Service hours” may only be authorized by the Service hours” may only be authorized by the Scoutmaster and have already been defined as being not Scoutmaster and have already been defined as being not necessarily Troop-related, but may not be accumulated necessarily Troop-related, but may not be accumulated and applied to any other organization’s service hour and applied to any other organization’s service hour requirements. In all cases, at least half of the “service requirements. In all cases, at least half of the “service project hours” for rank advancement, other than Eagle project hours” for rank advancement, other than Eagle Scout Service Project requirements, must be Troop-Scout Service Project requirements, must be Troop-related.related.

Junior Leaders are evaluated based on the following criteria:

LEADERSHIP EVALUATIONLEADERSHIP EVALUATION

ResponsibilityResponsibility

• Is conscientious.Is conscientious.• Follows directionsFollows directions• Can be counted on to do assigned tasksCan be counted on to do assigned tasks• Does required tasks to the best of his ability.Does required tasks to the best of his ability.


ResponsibilityResponsibility

• Displays honesty by words and actionsDisplays honesty by words and actions• Takes responsibly for own actionsTakes responsibly for own actions• Takes care of equipment and resourcesTakes care of equipment and resources• Respects the property of othersRespects the property of others


LeadershipLeadership

• Sets a good example by personal behavior...Sets a good example by personal behavior...• Exhibits good communication skillsExhibits good communication skills• Delegates work effectively and appropriately.Delegates work effectively and appropriately.• Checks to make sure that assigned tasks are Checks to make sure that assigned tasks are

donedone• Treats others fairly and impartially.Treats others fairly and impartially.


LeadershipLeadership

• Promotes teamwork and cooperation.Promotes teamwork and cooperation.• Works along with those he leadsWorks along with those he leads• Acts safely and appropriately.Acts safely and appropriately.• Continually reinforces his knowledge of skillsContinually reinforces his knowledge of skills• Effectively teaches skills to othersEffectively teaches skills to others• Keeps required recordsKeeps required records• Submits reports on timeSubmits reports on time


AttitudeAttitude

• Is polite and courteous to other scouts and Is polite and courteous to other scouts and leaders.leaders.

• Does required tasks cheerfully.Does required tasks cheerfully.• Is clean and neat in habits and behaviorIs clean and neat in habits and behavior• Displays a positive attitudeDisplays a positive attitude• Wears scout uniform when requiredWears scout uniform when required


Interpersonal RelationsInterpersonal Relations

• Shows concern for the well-being of others.Shows concern for the well-being of others.• Recognizes and respects the individual Recognizes and respects the individual

differences of othersdifferences of others• Shows respect for other living things.Shows respect for other living things.

On my honor, I will do my best

to do my duty to God and my Country,

and to Obey the Scout Law,

To help other people at all times,

To keep myself Physically Strong, Mentally

Awake, and Morally Straight.

Just forty words. The Scout Oath is just forty words long, but in these concise phrases are the values and ethical standards that have molded generations of boys into a special breed of men; responsible and responsive, capable of leadership, yet trained in teamwork, able to adapt and face the changing challenges of their times. The unique strength of the Scout ethic is that it remains as relevant today as it was in 1910. And, if ever there was a need to develop men who can overcome challenges, it is now. Our world is changing faster than ever before, for both good and bad. The seeds of the future are already sewn. What the BSA does for each boy, it does for the man he will become. In doing so, Scouting paves the way for individuals along the road of life.

•-- Thanks to Matthew Byerly, ASM, T906, Valparaiso, IN

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