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width="100" height="55" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">       TROOP POLICIES                <IMG SRC="06b646b0.gif" border=0 width="100" height="107" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b><B> <A NAME="top"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b></div> <div> <B>  </b><A HREF="#scout_spirit" TITLE="POLICIES"><U><B>SCOUT SPIRIT</b></U></A><B>   </b><A HREF="#participation" TITLE="POLICIES"><U><B>PARTICIPATION</b></U></A><B>   </b><A HREF="#advancement" TITLE="POLICIES"><U><B>ADVANCEMENT</b></U></A><B>    </b><A HREF="#uniforming" TITLE="POLICIES"><U><B>UNIFORMING</b></U></A><B>    </b><A HREF="#equipment" TITLE="POLICIES"><U><B>EQUIPMENT</b></U></A><B>   </b><A HREF="#disipline" TITLE="POLICIES"><U><B>DISIPLINE</b></U></A><B>  </b><B>  </b><B> </b></div> <div> <B>  </b><A HREF="#new_scouts" TITLE="POLICIES"><U><B>New Scouts</b></U></A><B>        </b><A HREF="#service_hours" TITLE="POLICIES"><U><B>Community Service</b></U></A><B>  </b><A HREF="#leadership_positions" TITLE="POLICIES"><U><B>LEADERSHIP POSITIONS</b></U></A><B>  </b><A HREF="#fueled_appliances_" TITLE="POLICIES"><U><B>FUELED APPLIANCES </b></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Troop 10 is a chartered organization of the Boy Scouts </b></div> <div> <B>of America.  As such, we adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the national council.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Troop 10 members are expected to strive toward the ideals upon which scouting was founded.  If each scout will try to the best of his ability to live by the Scout Oath and Law he will get along just fine in the Troop and in his World beyond.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>We are Boy Scouts and we do Scouting things.</b></div> <div> <B>When Scouts participate in Troop Meetings and</b></div> <div> <B>Activities, they should be prepared for this.</b></div> <div> <B>We are not a Social or Athletics Club.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="scout_spirit"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>Scout Spirit</b><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> is the essence of Scouting.  A true Scout will demonstrate his Scout Spirit in his attitude, appearance and the way he conducts himself in the troop and in everyday life.  Scout Spirit is an important part of any successful Scouting program.  It is necessary to advance in Scouting.</b></FONT></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="POLICIES"><U><B>BACK TO TOP</b></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="participation"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>Participation</b></div> <div> <B>Regular participation in Troop meetings and activities is necessary for a Scout to receive the true benefit of our scouting program.  It is certainly a requirement for advancement in the troop.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>For Advancement</U></b><B> , Scouts are expected to participate</b></div> <div> <B>in at least </b><B><U>75%</U></b><B> of all </b><B><U>Troop Meetings</U></b><B> through the time</b></div> <div> <B>requirement for each Rank.  Scouts must be in proper</b></div> <div> <B><U>uniform</U></b><B> at these times.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Camping trip participation</U></b><B> must include participation</b></div> <div> <B>on 2 camping trips for Star and 3 camping trips each</b></div> <div> <B>for advancement to Life and Eagle.  One of these trips</b></div> <div> <B>must fall within the semester or 6 months from the</b></div> <div> <B>time of Advancement.  Camping participation through</b></div> <div> <B>First Class is included in the Rank Requirements.</b></div> <div> <B>Participation in Summer Camps will fulfill longterm</b></div> <div> <B>camping requirements.  High Adventure trips may</b></div> <div> <B>also be included.</b></div> <bR> <div>                                        <A HREF="#top" TITLE="POLICIES"><U>Back to Top</U></A>                          <A HREF="id19_life_to_eagle.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ADVANCEMENT"><U>Back to Advancement</U></A></div> <div>                       </div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="service_hours"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>SERVICE HOURS</b></div> <div> <B>Service to others has been an important part of</b></div> <div> <B>Scouting since the very beginning.  The title of</b></div> <div> <B>Boy Scout is synonymous with service.  A Scout</b></div> <div> <B>pledges himself to the service of others in the</b></div> <div> <B>Scout Oath and Law.  </b></div> <div> <B>He is asked to </b><B><U>"DO A GOOD TURN DAILY."</U></b></div> <div> <B>  </b></div> <div> <B>As a requirement for Advancement, service to </b></div> <div> <B>churches, communities and/or schools is</b></div> <div> <B>appropriate.  Your Scoutmaster can help you</b></div> <div> <B>with your ideas.  Participation with Eagle Projects</b></div> <div> <B>is an approved source of service hours.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Your Scoutmaster </b><B><U>must approve</U></b><B> any service hours</b></div> <div> <B>intended for Advancement </b><B><U>in advance</U></b><B>.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Upon completion, the Scout should present the </b></div> <div> <B>Scoutmaster and Advancement Chairman with</b></div> <div> <B>proper documentation of all service hours. </b></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="leadership_positions"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>LEADERSHIP POSITIONS</b></div> <div> <B>To advance to the ranks of Star, Life and Eagle, a</b></div> <div> <B>Scout is required to hold an approved Leadership </b></div> <div> <B>Position in the Troop.  A list of approved positions</b></div> <div> <B>is included in the requirements for the rank of Star </b></div> <div> <B>Scout found in the Boy Scout Handbook.  Under </b></div> <div> <B>certain circumstances, the Scoutmaster may make</b></div> <div> <B>a "special" assignment to be carried out to fulfill</b></div> <div> <B>the leadership requirement.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Scout in a Leadership Position is responsible</b></div> <div> <B>for the performance of the duties of that position.</b></div> <div> <B><U>Holding the position title alone does not assure that </U></b></div> <div> <B><U>Leadership credit will be granted</U></b><B>.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>The Scoutmaster will review the Scout's performance</U></b></div> <div> <B><U>of his leadership responsibilities at the end of the term</U></b></div> <div> <B><U>and determine if Leadership credit will be granted</U></b><B>.</b></div> <div> <B>                                           </b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC0033" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id19_top.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ADVANCEMENT"><U><B>Back</b></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="advancement"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>ADVANCEMENT                                                            </b><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC0033" FACE="Arial" ><B> </b><A HREF="#top" TITLE="POLICIES"><U><B>TOP</b></U></A></FONT></div> <div> <B>Advancement is a major component of the troop program.  Scouts are </b><B><U>not</U></b><B> required to advance in order to remain in good standing in Troop 10.  However, it has become apparent that many scouts that are not challenged to seek and obtain goals, such as those that the Boy Scout advancement program provides, will soon lose interest.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="uniforming"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>UNIFORMING</b></div> <div> <B>Scouts participating in Troop activities are required to be in proper uniform.  Uniforms are always worn in a </b><B><U>neat and</U></b><B> </b><B><U>respectful manner.</U></b><B>  A Scout's presentation of himself in uniform reflects his Scout Spirit.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Uniform Requirements:</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Troop Meetings</U></b><B>:     Class A Uniform  (Official Shirt and pants, socks, belt and buckle)  Correct insignia must be worn.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Board of REVIEW</U></b><B>:  CLASS A UNIFORM with correct insignia to include rank, leadership and patrol.</b></div> <div> <B>Only scouts in proper uniform will be presented to the Board for review.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>COURT of HONOR</U></b><B>: Class A Uniform as above, merit badge sash and red troop neckerchief with slide.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>CAMPING TRIPS and OTHER EVENTS</U></b><B>:  Class A Uniform  It might be suggest that a Troop Tee shirt be worn underneath.  Scouts should be prepared to dress down upon arrival at our destination.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>In order to comply with BSA tour permit regulations, Scouts must be in uniform while traveling to and from scouting events.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>HEADGEAR</U></b><B>:     "Troop 10" hat,</b></div> <div> <B>                        available for purchase from the Troop.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>  </b><B><U>Only Scout hats are permitted to be worn with the Scout uniform</U></b><B>.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Only Scouts in proper uniform will be permitted to participate in Troop 10 activities.  It is the Scout's responsibility to be in proper uniform.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Scouts unable to dress for meetings, etc. beforehand</b></div> <div> <B>due to previous activities should</b><B><U> bring the uniform</U></b><B> </b></div> <div> <B>with them on a hanger and </b><B><U>dress in the restroom</U></b><B> at the church</b><B>.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="equipment"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></b><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#CC0033" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>EQUIPMENT REQUIRED</U></b></FONT><B>:  Uniforms, Scout Hand Book Notebook & Pencil at all Troop Meetings and activities</b></div> <div> <B><U>CAMPING EQUIPMENT TO INCLUDE</U></b><B>:  Sleeping Bag,</b></div> <div> <B>Pad, Ground Cloth, Mess Kit & Utensils and Flashlight</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Older Scouts may be a good source of equipment.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="fueled_appliances_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></b><B><U>Fueled Appliances</U></b><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> (lanterns, stoves, etc.)  Scouts may</b></FONT></div> <div> <B>use camp stoves and lanterns, etc. fueled by propane,</b></div> <div> <B>butane or alcohol after instruction and approval of</b></div> <div> <B>Troop Leaders.  New Scouts, through the first year, </b></div> <div> <B>will generally cook on wood or charcoal fires.  Use of</b></div> <div> <B>camp stoves and lanterns by this group is permitted</b></div> <div> <B>only under direct adult supervision.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>The use of liquid fuels, Coleman Fuel or white gas,</b></div> <div> <B>etc. by Scouts is not permitted.  </b><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>These appliances</b></FONT></div> <div> <B>may be used by Scouts only under </b><B><U>direct supervision</U></b></div> <div> <B><U>of a parent or guardian.</U></b><B>   </b></div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="information"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></b><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#CC0033" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>INFORMATION</U></b></FONT><B>:  An effort will be made by the Troop Leaders to inform on all Troop programs and activities.</b></div> <div> <B>It is the responsibility of the Scout to bring this information home.  It is the responsibility of the parents </b></div> <div> <B>to make sure that this information is received.  Talk to your Scout.  Ask questions.  Sometimes it is not easy at this age.  However, parents should know what is going </b></div> <div> <B>on in their son's life.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>E-mail is a good communication tool.  Make sure that you</b></div> <div> <B>are on our E-mail Directory.   Scouts/Parents/Leaders</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Check out the "Upcoming Events" section in the Troop Troop Web site for current information on Programs</b></div> <div> <B>and Activities.</b></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>                                                                                            </b></FONT><B> </b><A HREF="#top" TITLE="POLICIES"><U><B>TOP</b></U></A><B> </b></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="disipline"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>DISCIPLINE</b><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>:  Our Scouts are in the Troop for the positive experience that a Scouting Program can provide at this stage of their lives.  They are here to learn, grow and have an enjoyable time.  Misbehavior and inappropriate conduct  is detrimental to our program.  Hazing or any form of mistreatment of others will not be tolerated.  Further more, it is in direct conflict with the Scout Law.</b></FONT></div> <div> <B>Disobedience and/or disrespect toward Scouting, Scout leaders or others is unacceptable.</b></div> <div> <B>It is not the responsibility of Troop Leaders to instruct on manners and proper conduct.  It is expected that our Scouts have been well trained in the home before joining the Troop. </b></div> <div> <B>In the event of problem behavior, if correction on the site does not end the problem, the parents may be called to remove their son until this problem is corrected.</b></div> <div> <B>The Troop Committee will handle any further disciplinary actions.</b></div> <div> <B>Scouts and parents should understand that misbehavior and disobedience can be dangerous during many of our Troop activities.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>A Scout's conduct is a reflection of his </b><B><U>Scout Spirit</U></b><B>, always an important requirement for advancement in Scouting.</b></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#CC0033" FACE="Arial" ><B><U> <A NAME="new_scouts"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></b></FONT><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#CC0033" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>NEW SCOUTS</U></b></FONT><B>   </b><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>      </b></FONT><B> Joining Troop 10</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Registration</U></b></div> <div> <B>  Complete the following forms and return to the</b></div> <div> <B>  Scoutmaster along with any registration fees:</b></div> <div> <B>   </b></div> <div> <B>Boy Scout Application</b></div> <div> <B>Consent/Health History Form</b></div> <div> <B>Email Addresses (Scout & parents)</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Make checks payable to "Troop 10".</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Uniforms</U></b></div> <div> <B>   The Official Boy Scout Class A Uniform with</b></div> <div> <B>   correct insignia is worn by members of Troop 10.</b></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>                                      </b></FONT><B> </b><A HREF="#uniforming" TITLE="POLICIES"><U><B>See Uniforming</b></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>   Our uniform includes the "Troop 10" Hat and T Shirt.</b></div> <div> <B>   </b></div> <div> <B>   New Scouts should obtain their uniforms immediately.</b></div> <div> <B>   Consult the Scout Handbook or ask the Scoutmaster</b></div> <div> <B>   for the proper placement of insignia.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>   The current WEBELOS uniform should be worn</b></div> <div> <B>    until the Boy Scout uniform is ready .   </b></div> <bR> <div> <B>New Scouts will be organized into 1st Year Patrols</b></div> <div> <B>comprised of 6 to 8 members each.  One Assistant Scoutmaster will direct each Patrol with the help</b></div> <div> <B>of an additional adult leader.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Parents in each Patrol should make sure that </b></div> <div> <B>sufficient adult leadership is present at all Troop</b></div> <div> <B>meetings and activities.  </b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Troop 10 strictly follows the BSA's "Two Deep"</b></div> <div> <B>Leadership Policy.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Upon starting with the Troop, the new Scout should</b></div> <div> <B>immediately begin working to satisfy the "joining </b></div> <div> <B>requirements" found in his new </b><B><U>Boy Scout Handbook</U></b><B>.</b></div> <div> <B>When he feels he has successfully completed these </b></div> <div> <B>requirements, he will be ready to participate in his </b></div> <div> <B>first Scoutmaster Conference.  At this conference,</b></div> <div> <B>the new Scout will demonstrate that he has completed</b></div> <div> <B>these requirements and is prepared to join the Troop. </b></div> <bR> <div> <B>The </b><B><U>Scout Badge</U></b><B> will then be presented at the next</b></div> <div> <B>Court of Honor.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Troop dues and fees are assessed and are payable</b></div> <div> <B>in September.</b></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" 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