Troop 1882 New Scout And Parent Guide
Boy Scout Troop 1882Haymarket / Gainesville, VANew Scout and Parent GuideV3.0Updated September, 2018
Table of ContentsWelcome . 3About Troop 1882 . 3Troop Leadership, Organization, and The Patrol Method . 4Meetings . 5Activity Planning. 5Communications . 6The Uniform . 6Meeting Plan . 7Achievements and Rank . 7Rank Advancements: . 8Merit Badges . 8Additional Achievements . 9Summer Camp . 9High Adventure . 9Electronic Device Policy . 10Health and Driving Records . 10Youth Protection Training . 10Adult Leadership . 10Key Contacts . 3Fundraising . 11Gear Guide . 112Troop 1882 – New Scout and Parent Guide
WelcomeWelcome to Boy Scout Troop 1882! This guide is designed for new Scouts and theirparents to provide an overview of our Troop, our history and philosophy, and what toexpect as you begin (or continue) your journey in Scouting. Also included is a gear guideand links to additional scouting information.About Troop 1882Troop 1882 was founded in February of 2012 and is chartered by The QBE Foundation, a501c3 foundation dedicated to creating connections in our community to impactpositive change. Our Troop Number reflects the year of incorporation of the Town ofHaymarket. We are part of the Bull Run District, within the National Capital AreaCouncil.The objective of our Troop is to develop character, citizenship and personal fitness ineach of our Scouts as strive to follow the Scout Law and live by the Scout Oath. Wemeet this objective through a fun, exciting, and varying outdoor program, educationalweekly meetings, and through the advancement program. Our goal is a minimum ofone outing per month.Key ContactsScoutmaster Matt Gallagher – BSA1882@gmail.com - 703-622-0922Committee Chair – Scott McMichael– Bscottmc2015@gmail.com - 302-518-4728Charter Organization Representative Irwin Lazar – imlazar@gmail.com - 703-794-3696Troop PhilosophyTroop 1882 aims for a balanced outdoor program incorporating backpacking, highadventure, hiking, biking, shooting, water activities, and car camping. Our goal is toprovide age-appropriate activities for all Scouts.“The most important object in Boy Scout training is to educate, not instruct.”Lord Baden PowellWhat to ExpectThe Boy Scout program is considerably different from what you might have experiencedin Cub and Webelos Scouting. Boy Scouts is youth-led. Scouts develop and executemeeting plans, outdoor activities, and our annual plan. Adult leaders mentor anddevelop Scouts in leadership roles, assure safety, and help guide the overall program.3Troop 1882 – New Scout and Parent Guide
“Train ‘em, Trust ‘em, Let ‘em Lead!”Lord Baden PowellTroop 1882 strives to achieve the Aims of Scouting: Character Development,Citizenship Training, and Personal Fitness.We achieve these aims via the methods of Scouting: Advancement – enabling Scouts to advance in rank and to earn Merit Badges attheir own pace Association with Adults – enabling Scouts to learn from positive role-models Ideals – spelled out in the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan Leadership Development – providing the opportunities for Scouts to participatein leading their unit Outdoor Program – a mix of activities that enable Scouts to gain appreciation fortheir environment, and God’s role in it Patrols – formation of Scouts into small groups where they work together toconduct Troop activities Personal Growth – enabling Scouts to grow by progressing toward their goalsand by doing “Good Turns” for others Uniform – making Scouts visible as a force for good in their community“Living indoors without fresh air quickly poisons the blood and makes people feel tiredand seedy when they don't know why. For myself, I sleep out of doors in winter as wellas summer. I only feel tired or seedy when I have been indoors a lot. I only catch coldwhen I sleep in a room.”Lord Baden PowellUpon receipt of your first year dues, you will be provided with a copy of “The Boy ScoutHandbook.” This is your guide through you entire career in Scouting. Parents andScouts should both read the “Introduction” and “Leadership” sections. Scouts mustmemorize the Scout Oath and Scout Law.Troop Leadership, Organization, and The Patrol MethodOur Troop follows the “Patrol Method” for organizing and training our Scouts. Scoutsare placed into Patrols, typically of around 10 Scouts of the same age. New Scoutsbridging over to our Troop in the spring are placed in one or more “New Scout Patrol(s)”with senior Scouts serving as guides. Patrol assignments are typically permanent for aScout’s entire Scouting career. New patrols choose their patrol name and patch andelect their Patrol Leader.4Troop 1882 – New Scout and Parent Guide
Scouts may choose to run for leadership positions within their Patrol or within theoverall Troop. Leaders form the Patrol Leader’s Council (PLC). Elections for leadershippositions are held every six months. Scouts may hold the same position more thanonce, but not consecutively. Elected leadership positions include: Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) – responsible for overall leadership of the Troop (mustbe 1st class rank or higher) Patrol Leader (PL) – responsible for overall leadership of an individual PatrolSenior and Patrol leaders choose their assistants (ASPL/APL). In addition, the SeniorPatrol Leader chooses the following positions: Chaplain’s Aide – leads prayers at Troop events and leads inter-faith services atall campouts Quartermaster – responsible for maintaining Troop equipment Historian – responsible for maintaining records of Troop activities Scribe – takes notes at PLC meetings Librarian – maintains Troop books and manuals Webmaster – maintains the Troop web siteIn addition, Scouts may hold the position of “Troop Guide,” typically this is an olderScout who works with PLs as a mentor. Scouts may also serve as Den Chiefs, workingwith local Cub Scout dens or Webelos Patrols to help teach and mentor younger Scouts.Elections are held March and September of each year. New youth leaders are requiredto attend “Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST)” training program and mayalso, with the approval of the Scoutmaster, apply to attend National Youth LeadershipTraining (NYLT) offered at the council level several times per year.MeetingsOur Troop meets every Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Tyler ElementarySchool, 14500 John Marshall Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155. The last meeting of eachmonth is reserved for a Patrol Leader’s Council (PLC) meeting, only Scouts holding thepositions of Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader,Quartermaster, Scribe and Historian are required to attend the PLC meeting though anyScout may attend.Activity PlanningShortly after a new Senior Patrol Leader is elected, the new PLC, , with the support of5Troop 1882 – New Scout and Parent Guide
our adult leaders, develops a six-monthoutings plan. This outings plan is postedto our web site as dates/locations areconfirmed. Scouts are encouraged tosubmit ideas to their Patrol Leaders, orinto the suggestion box located at everymeeting. In addition to Troop-wideoutings, individual Patrols may organizeand conduct their own outings, with adultleader support.Annual DuesFirst year dues are 175. This includesyour Boys Life subscription, ScoutHandbook, uniform shoulder epaulets,Troop # patch, scarf, clip, and Troop tshirt. Renewal dues are 125 per year, payable on December 1 of each year. Dues aresubject to change.CommunicationsOur web site (http://www.troop1882.org/) is our primary means of communication withthe Troop. The site contains information on upcoming events (including a calendarfeed) and is also used to track attendance, rank advancement, merit badges, and Troopsupplies. All registered youth and adults will receive a weekly newsletter from the siteinforming them of upcoming activities and their current registration status for eachactivity. Scouts may register their own e-mail addresses and phone numbers thoughadult leaders will never communicate individually with Scouts. Patrol Leaders may alsocommunicate with Scouts via e-mail or telephone.The UniformEach Scout must obtain the official BSA uniform consisting of the following: Brown uniform shirt (short-sleeve preferred) US Flag emblem (typically included with the uniform) - worn on the right sleeve Council insignia – worn on the left sleeve World Crest Emblem – worn above the left pocketYour first year dues include: Green shoulder epaulets6Troop 1882 – New Scout and Parent Guide
Troop number patchScarfClipOptionally Scouts who have earned Arrow of Light and/or the BSA Religious Emblemmay wear those patches on their Boy Scout Uniform. No other Cub Scout / Webelosinsignia is permitted. BSA uniform pants/shorts and socks are not required until a Scoutearns the rank of First Class. Camouflage pants/shorts/jackets are not permitted.At the discretion of the Senior Patrol Leader, Scouts may be permitted to wear Troop tshirts to meetings and/or activities.What to Bring to MeetingsYour Scout book, your uniform (brown shirt/scarf) unless otherwise instructed by yourPatrol Leader. Note that knives are not permitted at any time at Tyler ElementarySchool.Meeting PlanPrior to each meeting the Senior Patrol Leader will distribute a meeting plan to allScouts. A sample meeting plan is shown below.6:45 – 7:007:00 – 7:057:05 - 7:457:45 – 8:158:15 – 8:258:25 – 8:30GatheringOpening CeremonySkill InstructionPatrol ActivitiesWrap-upScoutmaster’s MinuteMeeting plans will vary week-to-week, and may include planning for upcomingactivities. Scouts who cannot attend a meeting should contact their Patrol Leader tofind out what they missed.Achievements and RankBoy Scouts achieve recognition for their efforts through three primary means: Rank advancement Merit badges Additional achievement badges7Troop 1882 – New Scout and Parent Guide
Rank Advancements:Upon fulfilling requirements and having an initial Scoutmaster Conference, the newScout will receive the rank of “Scout”. Beyond “Scout,” the ranks are Tenderfoot,Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle.Rank advancements are recorded in your Scout handbook. The process for rankadvancement is as follows:1. Complete rank requirements as noted in your Scout handbook2. Contact the Senior Patrol Leader, an Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, or anAssistant Scoutmaster to have them verify that you have completed therequirement and have them sign/date your book3. Once you complete all the requirements for a specific rank, contact theScoutmaster to schedule a Scoutmaster conference4. Once the conference is complete, and the Scoutmaster Conference has beencompleted, contact the Advancements Chair to schedule a Boards of Review(note that Boards of Review is not required for the rank of Scout) or RSVP via theTroop Calendar on our web site for an upcoming Boards of ReviewBoards of Review are comprised of Committee Members, Charter Organizationrepresentatives, and parents who will discuss your achievement, your view of the Scoutprogram and your future goals with you. Once the Board approves your rank, you areconsidered to have achieved the rank. You will receive your rank patch as soon aspossible, and your achievement will be recognized at the next Troop Court of Honor.Boards of Reviews are held monthly, Court of Honor is held three times per year.Our Troop goal is to ensure that Scouts have the opportunity to earn their First Classrank within one year of joining.Merit BadgesOnce a Scout has achieved the rank of First Class, obtaining Merit Badges is required forall further advancements. There are over 130 available merit badges in areas rangingfrom First Aid, to Cooking, to Digital Technology, to Wilderness Survival. Twenty-onetotal (including thirteen required) Merit Badges are required to obtain the rank of EagleScout. A complete list is available at ement-and-awards/merit-badges/Scouts interested in working on a merit badge should contact Assistant ScoutmasterSchgallis to obtain a blue card for tracking their work, and to be assigned a merit badge8Troop 1882 – New Scout and Parent Guide
counselor.Scouts have opportunities to earn merit badges throughout the year, as well as atsummer camp. We strongly encourage parents to volunteer as merit badge counselors.Additional AchievementsScouts will have the opportunity to earn additional achievement badges such as Totin’Chip (axe, saw, and knife skills) and Fireman’s Chit (fire building skills) during their firstyear in Scouting. In addition the Troop encourages Scouts to explore opportunities toearn a religious emblem, STEM awards, and environmental awards. Contact anAssistant Scoutmaster for additional information.Summer CampRegular attendance at summer camp is of critical importance for Scouts to earn rank,merit badges, and additional achievements (and to HAVE FUN!!). Camp provides Scoutswith the opportunity to both learn, as well as put into practice the Scout skills they learnthroughout the year. Troop 1882 has attended Camp Olmstead at Goshen Scout Reservein Goshen, VA, Rodney Scout Reservation in North East, MD, T. Brady Saunders nearRichmond Virginia, and most recently, Ockanickon Scout Reservation in Pennsylvania.All BSA summer camps offer a dedicated first year program designed to help new Scoutswork toward Second and First Class ranks, while offering older Scouts an unstructuredmerit badge program; allowing them to choose the merit badges they wish to earn,while also participating in Troop and Camp activities. The Troop may elect to attenddifferent camps in the future, as well as participate in high adventure programs.High AdventureHigh adventure camps provide the opportunity for older Scouts (typically age 13 andhigher, but may vary based on camp/activity) to participate in fun and exciting activities.The BSA operates four high adventure bases: Florida Sea Base – Sailing / snorkeling focused, with outings based out of theFlorida Keys and St. Thomas and optional SCUBA diving programs Northern Tier – canoeing focused, based out of Northern Minnesota Philmont Scout Ranch – backpacking focused, based in Northern New Mexico The Summit – A varied program including rafting, biking, and rock climbing,based in West VirginiaFor more information about high adventure programs, ure.aspx9Troop 1882 – New Scout and Parent Guide
The Troop has sent crews to Sea Base in St. Thomas, USVI, Philmont, and to NorthernTier.The Troop plans to provide the opportunity for Scouts who meet attendancerequirements to participate in high adventure camps including Northern Tier, Sea Base,Philmont, and the every-four-year National Jamboree. We will provide information onthese opportunities (and more) as it becomes available.Electronic Device PolicyTo support a safe and respectful Boy Scout Program, Troop 1882 has established anelectronic device policy. Boy Scouts are allowed to possess electronic devices at Troopevents provided they complete our annual Cyber Chip program. Devices are availableduring program driven events when necessary, and our otherwise checked in with theCyber Chief for each particular activity. At meetings devices are to be turned off andstored unless otherwise directed by an adult leader. Devices are NOT allowed in tentsovernight.Each Scout and Parent must read and complete our Electronic Device Waiver located th and Driving RecordsWe require all Scouts and adult leaders to have on file a current completed hard copy(no electronic copies) BSA medical form. Medical forms are kept by the MedicalRecords Chair and are kept confidential. Those wishing to drive to events must alsoprovide proof of insurance coverage.The Annual Health and Medical Record Form is available here: /whole.pdfYouth Protection TrainingAll adult leaders must take BSA’s on-line Youth Protection Training (YPT) course everytwo years. Any adult wishing to attend an outing must also complete the YPT courseand provide proof of completion to our training chair.Adult LeadershipThe Troop welcomes adult participation at all levels. Any adult wishing to participate in10Troop 1882 – New Scout and Parent Guide
an Assistant Scoutmaster or Committee role must complete on-line BSA YouthProtection training every two years. In addition to YPT, Assistant Scoutmasters mustalso complete a position specific training course (on-line or in-person), the Introductionto Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) classroom/overnight course, and the hazardousweather on-line training course.Committee members must complete appropriate on-line courses for their position.FundraisingThe Troop conducts numerous fundraisers throughout the year. Information aboutupcoming activities will be provided as it becomes available. Scouts are able to earnfunds that go into their Scout accounts to help offset the cost of outings.Additional InformationAdditional information about our Troop, as well as our Troop bylaws that govern howwe operate, are available on our web site. Select “menu” from the top left, then“resources” then “forms and documents”. All parents should review the Troop bylaws.Gear GuideThe following guide lists recommended equipment for new Scouts. In addition toputting your name on EVERYTHING, we recommend you start small and cheap. Onlybuy the gear you need for the next several months, and consider buying cheaperproducts as places like WalMart for your initial purchases. Other good outlets for lowcost gear include: Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/ Campmor - http://www.campmor.com Co
Troop Leadership, Organization, and The Patrol Method Our Troop follows the “Patrol Method” for organizing and training our Scouts. Scouts are placed into Patrols, typically of around 10 Scouts of the same age. New Scouts bridging over to our Troop in the spring are placed in one or more “New Scout Patrol(s)”
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