Troop XXX Our Town Here, CT

1. Troop XXXOur Town Here, CT Parent Orientation Meeting April 3, 2012

2. Scouting Facts Why are we here? BSA Organization Charter Organization Troop Organization Troop Guidebook Advancement Recognition Communication Recruitment Service Projects Fundraising Training Programs Meetings Upcoming Events Future Trips How can we do all this? Troop Needs Questions Agenda Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

3. Scouting Facts • Founded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell –1908 • Founded in the U.S. on Feb. 8, 1910 • Chartered by Congress in 1916 • Scouting Programs • Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts, Varsity, Venturing • Purpose of BSA • Aims and Methods of Scouting Program • Membership • Youth – 2,938,698, Adults – 1,146,320 Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

4. Why Are We Here? For The Boys! Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

5. BSA Organization Boys Troop Charter Org. District Local Council Regional / National Council Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

6. BSA Organization Troop 589 - Chaska, CT

7. Charter Organization I.O.R.M Tribe 13 John • Troop’s Original Charter Organization • Holds our Charter – “owners” of the Troop • Charter Organization responsibilities: • Meeting space • Approval of adult leaders • Guidance for Troop policies and activities • Troop responsibilities: • Service Project (Clean-up Day) Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

8. Troop Organization Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

9. Troop Guidebook & Code of Conduct • Given to every new Scout Family • Updated Yearly • New Parent Conference session • New parent material • Scout and Parent must read and sign • If Scout does not abide by Code of Conduct and has been given opportunities to correct, we will ask Scout not to participate in activities. Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

10. Advancement • Scouting Ranks • Boy Scout • Tenderfoot • Second Class • First Class • Star • Life • Eagle Tenderfoot 2nd Class 1st Class Star Life Eagle Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

11. Advancement • Ranks Advancement Typically Requires: • Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class: • Skills and Ability Demonstrations* (camping, first aid, etc.) • Community Service Hours • Demonstrate Scout Oath in Daily Life • Star, Life and Eagle: • Merit Badge Completion (required and optional) • Leadership Positions (the boys run the Troop!) • Community & Service Projects / Eagle Project • Demonstrate Scout Oath in Daily Life • Scoutmaster Conference • Board of Review * Alternative requirements are available for Scouts with physical or mental disabilities Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

12. Advancement • Merit Badges • Require Scoutmaster approval before starting. • Require a counselor to lead and approve completion. Counselors should be knowledgeable in subject and must be approved by District. • Troop maintains merit badge counselor list. District provides list of all merit badge counselors at least annually. • Requirements can be completed at any time. • Some merit badges classified as Eagle Required. • Star, Life and Eagle ranks require a set number of Eagle Required merit badges as well as optional merit badges. • Two-year cycle for presenting Eagle Required badges. Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

13. Advancement • Scout Leadership Positions • Patrol Leaders can be of any rank • ASPL, Quartermaster, Assistant Quartermaster, Historian, Librarian, Scribe and Chaplain Aide must be First Class rank or above • ASPL automatically graduates to SPL at next election. SPL should be Star rank or above • Board of Review is held before each Court of Honor (or more often as required) • Rank advancements and merit badges are presented at Court or Honor. Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

14. Recognition • Court of Honors • Three to four a year • Special presentations or guest appearance • Potluck, candles, ceremony, go all out! • Media • News, newspaper • Web site • Merit Awards • Patches and certificates for Model Scout, Uniform Inspections, Scout Sunday, and others Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

15. Recognition • Eagle Court of Honors • Scout to organize own Eagle Court of Honor • Highlight for each Scout • Name added to scout trailer and web site • All Scouts expected to attend Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

16. Communication • Web site – www.troop589.org • Emails – Troop Notes sent out weekly • Parent Meetings – All parents welcome! • Troop Meetings and Court of Honors • Ask your scout! Let him update you on events! • If scout commits to event, follow through. Call if they can’t. • Ask your Patrol Leader or Sr. Patrol Leader Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

17. Recruiting • Reach out to 4 area Packs • Calendar planning includes events that Webelos are invited to • Communicate early with Pack and Webelos leadership • Help Packs when requested with their events • Invite to regular Scout meetings • Invite to Camporees • Make special arrangements for enjoyable weekend Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

18. Service Projects • Must have hours to advance • Assist Jonathon Association with projects • Community needs • Adopt-a-Highway cleanups • Ask Chamber of Commerce, city, and county • BSA / Troop Planned Activities • Food drives, banquets, etc. Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

19. Fundraising • 20% of all fundraising goes to Troop • 80% goes to individual Scout Accounts • Current ongoing fundraisers: • Aluminum Can Recycling Trailers - $75 per trailer • Cologne Recycling Center - $60 • Once signed up, Scout is responsible for completing or finding a replacement!! • Current one-time fundraisers • River City Days – Sell buttons and run raffle • Compost Bins in Spring for Carver County • Council Popcorn Sale in Fall • New Ideas • Always looking for new ideas! • Ideas presented to Parent Committee for discussion and approval • Size of Troop requires new fundraising approach going forward Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

20. Training • Scouts • Orientation campout in Spring for new Scouts • Troop Junior Leader Training • Council level Pine Tree Junior Leader Training • Committee / Parents • Youth Protection – every 2 years • District Adult Leader training offered spring/fall • Roundtable and District Meetings • Wood Badge • Philmont • Troop Pays for Training!!! Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

21. Training • Parents / Scouts • How to Protect You Children from Child Abuse • First section in Scout Handbook • Leaders Should be Trained • Youth Protection • Scouting Fundamentals • BSA Policies & Procedures • Creates linkages to immense reserve of resources • 2-Deep Leadership Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

22. Programs • Troop Meetings • Monthly Activities • Camporees / District Events • Summer Camp • High Adventure Camps Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

23. Meetings • Every Tuesday, 7:00 – 8:15pm • Except holidays, school breaks, or when Chaska schools are closed. • Uniforms look good! • Organized by PLC • Meeting Activities can included • Merit badge work • Preparing for campouts, trips, activities, etc. • Board of Reviews • Fun activities Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

24. Upcoming Events - 2007 • Mandatory Campout / Highway Clean Up - April 20 • Range Day – May 5 • Memorial Day Parade – May 28 • Court of Honor – May 29 • Ripley Rendezvous - June 1 - 3 • Spooner River Campout – June 22 to June 24 • Canoe Trip – Date TBD • Backpacking Trip - Date TBD • River City Days Fundraiser – July 20 to 22 • Many Point Summer Camp – July 29 to August 4 Check out the Calendar at www.troop589.org Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

25. Future Trips • High Adventure Base • Sea Base, Florida Keys • Philmont, Cimarron, NM • Other future trips – ideas? • National Boy Scout Museum - Irving, TX • State Parks? • Patrols encouraged to plan trips Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

26. Troop Needs • Scout Involvement!! • Parent Volunteers!! Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

27. How Can We Do All Of This? • It’s Easy!! • Scout Involvement • Make if Fun! • Make it a learning experience • Parent Involvement • Volunteer - Troop Committee • Encouragement to scouts Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

28. Questions / Answers Troop 589 - Chaska, MN

29. Thank You forYour Participation!