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1 Boy Scout Troop 54 Handbook Home to over 100 Eagle Scouts and counting!

2 Section Contents 1.0 Introduction 2.0 What is Scouting All About 3.0 Boy Scouts of America mission statement 3.1 Scout Oath 3.2 Scout Law 3.3 Scout Motto 3.4 Scout Slogan 3.5 Outdoor Code 4.0 Joining Troop Troop Parents 6.0 Uniform 7.0 How Troop 54 Works 8.0 Troop Organization 9.0 Meeting Times 9.1 Troop 9.2 PLC 9.3 Committee 9.4 Parents Informational Meetings 10.0 Dues & Fees 11.0 Troop Calendar 12.0 Advancement 12.1 Advancement, A Four Step Process 12.2 Life to Eagle Committee 13.0 Outdoor Program 13.1 Troop 54 s Program 14.0 Service Projects 15.0 Order of the Arrow 16.0 Leadership Training 17.0 Youth Protection (program summary) 17.1 Parents Guide 17.2 Troop 54 and Youth Protection 18.0 Behavior 19.0 Fund Raisers 20.0 Scout Accounts 21.0 Troop Communication 22.0 Merit Badge Procedures 23.0 Merit Badge Counselors 24.0 Merit Badge Advancement Sheets 25.0 Importance of attending Courts of Honor 26.0 Troop 54 Needs Your Help 27.0 Troop Resource Survey sheet 28.0 Leadership Fees 29.0 Troop 54 By-Laws (Revised 2/2008) 30.0 Troop 54 Standard Operating Procedures (Revised 2/2008) 31.0 Scouting Web Sites

3 1.0 Introduction Welcome to the Boy Scouts of America! By joining Troop 54, you are setting out on the grand adventure of Scouting. This is a tremendously important and rewarding endeavor that will turn into a life transforming experience. The following pages are designed to help you understand the basics of the Scouting program here at Troop 54. Reading this will acquaint new Scouts and parents with information and rules on how our troop operates. Please contact the Scoutmaster with any questions or comments you might have. 2.0 What is Scouting All About? It is the purpose of the Boy Scouts Of America to provide an effective program designed to instill within youth the desirable qualities of character, to train them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, to help develop their personal fitness, and provide this country with citizens who: 1. Are physically, mentally and emotionally fit. 2. Have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, courage, and resourcefulness. 3. Have personal and stable values firmly based on religious concepts. 4. Have the desire and skills to help others. 5. Are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage and understand America's role in the world. 6. Have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people. 7. Are prepared to fulfill the varied responsibilities of participating in and living leadership to American society. 3.0 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MISSION STATEMENT It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law. 3.1 The Scout Oath or Promise 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. 3.2 The Scout Law A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent 3.3 Scout Motto Be Prepared 3.4 Scout Slogan

4 Do a Good Turn Daily 3.5 The Outdoor Code As an American, I will do my best to -- Be clean in my outdoor manners, Be careful with fire, Be considerate in the outdoors, and Be conservation-minded. 4.0 Joining Troop 54 To become a member of Troop 54, you need to turn in the following items to the Scoutmaster: 1. Completed membership form with parent/guardian signature. 2. First year dues and registration fees. 3. Completed Personal Health and Medical Record with parent/guardian signature. 4. Look over the sheet Troop 54 Needs Your Help. (Section 26) Our troop asks for the help of all parents so that it may provide a quality program. One of the things that make our troop great is the quantity and quality of our adult volunteers! 5. Completed Troop Resource Survey sheet. (Section 27) A boy may visit our troop meetings as many times as he wishes without joining, however, he must intend to join the troop to participate in camping trips and special activities. 5.0 Troop Parents The role of parents within Troop 54 is to support the troop's efforts and to provide the atmosphere Scouts need to learn and excel. Furthermore, parents who choose to take an active part in their son's Scouting endeavors will find that he stays in longer and gets more out of the program. Parents should, at a minimum, try to: 1. Read their Scout's handbook, to understand the purpose and methods of Scouting. The Cornhusker Council web site, is also an excellent source of information. 2. Actively follow their Scout's progress (or lack thereof) and offer encouragement and/or a push when needed. 3. Show support to both the individual Scout and the Troop by attending all Courts of Honor. 4. Assist in all Troop fund-raisers and other such activities. All such assistance lowers the cost of the program we offer to the Scouts and, therefore, lowers each family's cash outlay for their Scout(s). 5. Be aware of the Troop program calendar. 6.0 Uniform Whenever a Scout sees another person in a Scout uniform he knows he is like that person because both have committed themselves to the principles of the Scout Oath

5 and Law. The Scout Oath and Law bind all Scouts of the world together in a common purpose. By wearing the uniform, Scouts give each other strength and support. It helps them to feel like part of the team. Beyond emphasizing the common bond between Scouts, by wearing the uniform Scouts are declaring their faith and commitment to some important beliefs that bind them to all people. It is a way of making visible their belief in God, their loyalty to our country, and their commitment to helping other people who need them. How the uniform can help the troop: 1. When smartly worn, the uniform can help build good troop spirit. 2. By investing in a uniform, a Scout and his parents are making a commitment to take Scouting seriously. 3. The uniform makes the troop visible as a force for good in the community. 4. Scouts in uniform create a strong, positive, youth image in the neighborhood, thus helping to counteract the negative feeling some adults have about youth. The troop uniform: A Scout should wear the proper uniform at all troop meetings. The Scout office carries all necessary items. The Scout uniform must be worn on all troop activities, to and from campouts, and all other scouting events unless otherwise specified. The council office maintains a bank of "experienced" uniform items. Parents can get free uniform items from this bank if they have such a need. They ask that you please donate your "experienced" uniform items to the bank whenever possible. 6.1 The following are Troop 54 s two official uniforms, Field and Activity: Field Boy Scout shirt (official tan w/green or red epaulets) Council, Troop 54 patches, rank badges and badges of office * Merit Badge Sash (worn only at Courts of Honor) Belt (preferably a scout belt) Pants/Shorts (do not have to be scout pants but must be hemmed and have belt loops) Socks (do not have to be scout socks) Closed Toe Shoes * Official placement of insignia may be found on the inside front and back cover of the Scout Handbook. Activity Troop 54 T-shirt or another scouting shirt (A T-54 T-shirt can be purchased from the Troop) Hat Belt (preferably a scout belt) Pants/Shorts (do not have to be scout pants but must be hemmed and have belt loops) Socks (do not have to be scout socks) Closed Toe Shoes The Troop considers the Scout Handbook a part of the official uniform and must be available to the Scout during all scouting activities including meetings and outdoor activities. The troop has also established a policy that all Scouts must be in proper uniform at the start and end of every troop meeting. If a boy arrives without the proper uniform it will

6 result in a phone call on the first offense, and he will be asked to leave the meeting on the second offense. Exceptions will be made for Scouts arriving late to a troop meeting directly from another event. 7.0 How Troop 54 Works Our Charter Organization is Cathedral of the Risen Christ Church; it supports the troop by providing a place for meetings and they approve the adult leaders who administer the troop's affairs. The leaders are the Scoutmaster, the Assistants, and the Troop Committee. All are unpaid volunteers; additionally the parents of boys may be called on to help in the Troop. Within the Troop, a Scout will be assigned to a patrol - a group of six to ten boys. His patrol will be his team for games and contests, his closest buddies in camp, and his teachers as he works on advancement. A new Scout and his patrol, after mastering some of the basic skills and advancing in rank to First Class, will no longer be considered in our beginning patrol. They are considered in an advanced patrol. This takes approximately one year and makes a Scout eligible to hold higher positions in the troop. Troop meetings are planned and conducted by youth leaders under the coaching and guidance of the Scoutmaster or his Assistant/s. This is part of the plan to help the Scout grow, to make decisions and take an active part in making the troop program successful. A typical troop meeting consists of working on Merit Badges or specific skills such as first aid, fitness, citizenship, or other aspects of Scouting and a brief patrol meeting for advancement progress or planning a future event. The Troop Meeting ends with a ceremony highlighting Scouting ideals and/or awarding past accomplishments and any final announcements. At troop meetings, and working on his own, the Scout will have a chance to earn many badges and awards. The Boy Scout Badge will be obtained as soon as he has his first talk with the Scoutmaster. After that, he will work on various awards and any of more than 120 Merit Badges. As he earns these awards and badges he will progress from Tenderfoot through Second and First Class ranks into the more difficult requirements for the Star and Life Scout badges. Finally, he may earn the most distinctive of all the Eagle Scout Award. Every month our Troop will conduct a special event. It may be a weekend campout, a visit to some location of special interest, or a troop service project. Scouts are encouraged to participate in these events and to prepare for them on their own as much as possible. Troop 54 has established the policy that nobody under the age of 21 can drive themselves or any other scout to any Troop event. 8.0 Troop Organization Troop 54 is a Scout-run troop. The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is the top Scout. He leads the troop under the guidance of the Scoutmaster. The role of the Scoutmaster is to advise the Scouts. He empowers the SPL and Patrol Leaders to make decisions regarding Troop activities at the patrol leaders' council, where all Troop meetings and activities are planned. The SPL delegates these plans to the patrol leaders, who will then assign all parts of the job to the individual Scouts for completion. In this way every

7 boy has the opportunity to participate in various aspects of leadership. Understanding the concepts of leadership helps the Boy Scout accept the leadership of others and helps him to grow into a more responsible adult. The following are key leadership positions within the troop: Troop Committee: The Troop Committee is comprised of several adult volunteers who oversee the operation of the troop. The Troop Committee is comprised of the Committee Chairman, the Advancement Chair, the Treasurer, the Secretary, the Charter Organization Representative and the Scoutmaster. Other committee members could include parents and civic leaders. Scoutmaster: The Scoutmaster is the adult leader responsible for the image and program of the troop. The Scoutmaster and his or her assistant Scoutmasters work directly with the Scouts. The general responsibilities of the Scoutmaster include: Train and guide boy leaders. Work with other adult leaders to bring Scouting to boys. Use the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting. Assistant Scoutmasters: Assistant Scoutmasters are recruited by the Scoutmaster and approved by the troop committee to assist the Scoutmaster in the operation of the troop. Assistant Scoutmasters are assigned program tasks by the Scoutmaster and provide guidance to the boy leadership. They also provide the required two deep leadership, (two adult leaders must be present at every Boy Scout activity). Senior Patrol Leader: The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is the top Scout leader in the troop. He heads the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) in consultation with the Scoutmaster. Assistant Senior Patrol Leader: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) fills in for the SPL in his absence. He is also responsible for training and giving direction to the Chaplain s Aid, Historian, Bugler, Librarian, OA Troop Representative, Troop Quartermaster, Troop Scribe and Troop Guide. Other Scout Leadership positions: The other leadership positions available to the Scouts in Troop 54 are: Chaplain s Aid, Historian, Bugler, Librarian, OA Troop Representative, Troop Quartermaster, Troop Scribe, Instructor, and Troop Guide. Each of these positions has specific duties. When fulfilled properly they count towards rank advancement. If a Scout has not completed his leadership position duties satisfactorily, the Scoutmaster or SPL can call for a board of review to determine if credit for rank advancement can be withheld.

8 Patrol Leaders: The patrol leader (PL) is responsible for giving leadership to the members of his patrol. He represents the patrol at the PLC. He is also responsible for holding weekly patrol meetings. The Patrol Leader can only hold this position every other term, unless nobody applies then the previous leaders remains in that position. The troop has established that the PL is limited to two terms in office. Assistant Patrol Leaders: Assistant patrol leaders help the PL run the patrol and fill in for him in his absence. 9.0 Meeting Times 9.1 Troop Meetings: Troop 54 meets every Thursday evening (during the school year) at Cathedral of the Risen Christ in the basement multipurpose room, Crowly Hall. The meetings start at 7:30 pm and end at 9:00 pm. If a troop meeting is canceled due to weather or other reasons, each Scout will receive a phone call or from his patrol leader or one of the leaders. 9.2 Patrol Leader Council (PLC): The PLC meets every Thursday evening (during the school year) at 7:00 pm prior to the regular troop meeting. The SPL, ASPL, and every PL or their designate are expected to attend, along with the Scoutmaster and any adult leader or parent who wishes to attend. 9.3 Committee Meetings: The Troop Committee meets the third Sunday of every month at 7:00 pm at Cathedral of the Risen Christ in the basement multipurpose room, Crowly Hall. Parents are always welcome to attend these meetings, but they should confirm the meeting by phone before coming. Please do not assume your attendance will automatically volunteer you for something. These meetings are an important way for the parents to keep informed about what is going on in the troop. 9.4 Parents Informational Meetings: About once a quarter Troop 54 will have a parents meeting, usually prior to a scheduled Court of Honor. These meeting are held at the same time and place troop meetings are being held. All aspects of the troop will be discussed, from upcoming events to past events. It is a great place to talk to the Adult leaders about things that are happening with the troop in general, and things that are going on with your personal Scout Dues & Fees Dues are determined annually and payable at the time of the Troop Re-charter, usually in December. We ask that dues be paid before the Scout attends any outdoor activity. You may pay your dues in advance at any time. The Troop Committee recommends that each Scout earn his own money for dues. Fees are determined by the cost of the outing, usually $10 per Scout for a weekend campout and are due two weeks prior to the event. Fees are set to cover the cost of the event including transportation, food, and equipment.

9 11.0 Troop Calendar This calendar is created and executed by our Scouts. Each month has a program feature (i.e. hiking, backpacking, citizenship, canoeing, etc.) and a campout or one day event. Calendars are ed to each household once each month. The calendar also includes the dates for Summer Camp as well as any High Adventure trip. Summer Camp is a weeklong camp that has an incredible variety of activities as well as work on advancement. The High Adventure trip is intended for older Scouts and has special requirements that must be completed to attend Advancement Eagle Scout! The rank to which all scouts aspire. Every new Scout wants to achieve the rank of Eagle, but only four percent of all Scouts ever make it to that lofty goal. To work your way up through the Scout ranks takes discipline, dedication and planning. With all the other activities clamoring for a Scout s time (school, sports, church, girls), it s easy to let the time needed for Scout advancement slip away. But if a Scout plans ahead, makes a road map to Eagle, he can do it. Troop 54 has a work sheet available to help Scouts plan their route to Eagle. It lists all the required merit badges and can help a Scout plan his merit badge progress and set achievable goals. If a Scout is having difficulty achieving rank, he is encouraged to contact an older Scout or adult leader to seek assistance. The leadership of Troop 54 wants all Scouts to advance and will do whatever is needed to help each individual Scout. We strive to provide ample opportunity at regular troop meetings and weekend campouts for Scouts to complete advancement requirements. However, it is ultimately each individual scout s responsibility to accomplish his advancement. Although merit badges may be earned at any time, a Scout will usually concentrate on earning his First Class rank during the first year. Once this rank is achieved, the area of concentration switches to merit badges and leadership. Listed below are the ranks that a Scout passes through on the Trail to Eagle. The troop goal is to have every Scout advance to First Class rank within his first year as a Boy Scout. Rank Rank Minimum Required Time Merit Badges Required Scout None None Tenderfoot None None Second Class None None First Class None None STAR Scout 4 months 4 required merit badges - 6 total LIFE Scout 6 months 3 required merit badges - 5 total EAGLE Scout 6 months 5 required merit badges - 10 total

10 12.1 Boy Scout Advancement, a four-step process: 1. The Boy Scout learns. A Scout learns by doing. As he learns, he grows in ability to do his part as a member of the patrol and the troop. As he develops knowledge and skill, he is asked to teach others. In this way, he begins to develop his own leadership skills. 2. The Boy Scout is tested. His Senior Patrol Leader, Instructor, Troop Guide, Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, a Troop Committee member or a member of the advanced patrol may test and sign off a Scout on requirements. The Scoutmaster maintains a list of those qualified to test and pass candidates. 3. The Boy Scout is reviewed. After a Scout has completed all requirements for a rank, he schedules a Board of Review. For Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle Palms, members of the troop committee conduct the review. Members of the District Advancement Committee conduct the Eagle Board of Review. 4. The Boy Scout is recognized. When the Board of Review has certified a boy's advancement, he deserves to receive recognition as soon as possible. This is done during the closing ceremony at the next troop meeting. The certificate for his next rank will be presented to him at the next troop Court of Honor. From the time the Scout enters the troop through the time he advances to First Class rank, he is learning basic scouting skills to enable him to camp, hike, swim, cook, tie knots, administer first aid, and perform other tasks in the outdoors and to work as a member of a team. With those first steps the Scout begin to builds himself physically, mentally, and morally. He will start to live with the Scout Oath and Law. Later ranks such as Star, Life, and Eagle are earned by serving in a leadership capacity, performing community service work, and earning merit badges (see Section 22 for complete information on how to earn a merit badge). These ranks are harder to obtain, but are also more interesting for the older Scout. The goal of the merit badge program is to provide an avenue for lifelong hobbies and possible job interests. Although some of the merit badges are required, others are electives. Each Scout can earn merit badges in subjects that interest him. This should be the start of a very exciting trail of fun, achievement, adventure, and knowledge. The troop maintains a library of almost every merit badge available; it s an asset for every scout to use. The Scout checks out a book, completes the merit badge, and returns the book, if the book is not returned the Scout is financially responsible to replace it. Advancement is the responsibility of the Scout. Parents and other adults are encouraged to help, but it is not the troop's or the parents' obligation to ensure progress. For those new Scouts who are bridging from Webelos, this will be quite a change for you. For more information on Scout advancement, refer to the Boy Scout Handbook. Our troop conducts a Court of Honor (CoH) about once a quarter. It recognizes all Scout awards and advancements since the last CoH. The Court of Honor is a formal ceremony and is a chance for the Scouts to be publicly recognized for their achievements. Parents and all other interested individuals are encouraged to attend. The Court of Honor will be held during a Thursday night in place of the regular troop meeting. Once a year, usually around May the troop holds a Court of Honor outdoors at one of the local parks or as part of a

11 campout. A special Court of Honor takes place whenever a Scout earns the rank of Eagle. We expect all Scouts and their parents to attend this very important ceremony Life to Eagle Committee The Life to Eagle Committee provides information and support to Life Scouts and their families as they go through the process of completing their advancement to the rank of Eagle Scout Outdoor Program The place where Scouting works best is also the place that boys want the most - the outdoors. There are a number of good reasons why the outdoor program is so special; here are the four that are especially good: 1. The outdoors is the best place for learning outdoor skills. How could it be otherwise? Can a Scout learn to swim by reading a book? No way! 2. The outdoors is a great place for learning something about living with others. When Scouts walk on the same trail, cook and eat together, share triumph and troubles together, they are going to find out some important things about, patience, respect for other points of view, doing their full share, making a friend more easily, and saying no without losing one. Skills like these are among the "personal growth" skills we want for every Scout. The outdoors is where they grow up best. 3. On the trail or in camp, the junior leaders will be challenged by the real thing, getting their patrols fed and sheltered, keeping them warm and safe, solving problems, and knowing how to get help for those they can't. It's a time when leadership skills can deepen, patrols grow closer, and the troop grows stronger. 4. The outdoors is also a place where a Scout can get closer to the natural world around him - the land, the forests and their wildlife, the lakes and rivers, the mountains and the seas. In the outdoors, he will learn of the "land ethics, which is the understanding and respect for the environment we all share, and he will develop an active concern for its fitness and a willingness to work to keep it healthy Troop 54 s outdoor program Troop 54 has a very active outdoor program, and all boys are encouraged to participate. Our program includes monthly weekend campouts or outings, annual long-term summer camp (one week), and every three years a high adventure trip (for second year Scouts and older), day hikes and other outdoors activities. Boy Scouting is not just a father/son only organization. Mothers are always encouraged and welcome to attend any and all events, including camping trips. It is recommended that scouts in Troop 54 have a rigid-frame backpack (NOT a school book backpack) to transport personal gear on campouts. The Troop leadership can assist you with the correct sizing and purchase recommendations. What to bring on a campout: Sleeping bag Sleeping Pad

12 Small Cots Flashlight & extra batteries Scout knife (only when totin chit has been earned) Canteen (water bottle) Personal ID Extra shoes Thermal Cup Rain gear Extra underwear Personal Mess Kit, including silverware (if required) Clothes, including a Field uniform, (we travel in Field uniform s) Trash bags for dirty or wet clothes Soap Jacket / Sweatshirt Extra socks Towel & Washcloth Boy Scout Handbook Watch Toothbrush & paste Notebook Backpack Comb Pen / Pencil Do Not Bring: Weapons/firearms Sling Shots Electronic items, games, CD players, radios Lighters, matches Laser Pointers Sheathed knife Snack Food On the weekend campouts and summer camp the boys sleep two to a tent, provided by the troop, unless they have reached the rank of Eagle, then they have a choice to sleep in their tent without a partner. (As per BSA policy, adults sleep in single person tents, when indoor camping they sleep in an area separated from the Scouts). The twelfth point of the Scout Law is a Scout is reverent. Therefore, our troop tries to hold non-denominational service on every Sunday that we are camping. Each Scout is expected attend. Our troop's Chaplain Aide is responsible for overseeing this process. Please note: The campout return time is approximate. This is to insure proper storage of troop equipment. Should the equipment be damp or wet at the end of a campout the scouts may bring home a Troop tent or ground cloth to clean and fold properly before the next troop meeting. If the tent or tarp is not brought back to the next troop meeting, phone calls will be made to have the parents bring them. The person with tent is responsible for finding and reporting any damage that may have occurred to it while on the campout. The damage needs to be reported so the tent can be repaired before the next campout. Camping fees are to be paid two Thursday nights before the trip. This gives the troop adequate time to make proper arrangements. Fees are based on food costs, site fees, program costs, equipment maintenance costs and other miscellaneous costs. The Scoutmaster and several other adults bring cellular phone on these camping trips. Their phone numbers are listed in the troop roster. This enables adult leaders to get help

13 quickly in the event of an emergency. It also gives parents an opportunity to contact the troop in event of an emergency at home Service Projects A major emphasis of Scouting is SERVICE, doing something for others. One of the guiding principles of The Boy Scouts of America is the development in each Scout of a spirit of selflessness and awareness that he and his troop can make a difference in the community by responding to needs that would otherwise go unmet. Service to others is required for advancement to each rank from First Class to Eagle. Eagle Service project plans must be presented to the Scoutmaster, troop committee and approved by the Council or district before you start any project, to ensure that current Cornhusker Area Council, Life to Eagle guidelines for Districts and Units have been followed and completed. The Eagle candidate must notify the Troop Committee Chair before the regularly scheduled committee meeting to make arrangements for presentation to the Troop Committee. The Committee Chair will sign the Eagle application once the Troop Committee approves it. Participation in at least one Eagle project is necessary for a scout to be approved for his Eagle rank. The Troop Committee will coordinate all service projects in consultation with the Scoutmaster, the Senior Patrol Leader, and the Patrol Leaders Council. Service hours for First Class, Star, and Life are used for rank advancement and must be approved by the Scoutmaster in advance. NOTE: Troop Committee and District approval must be obtained before any Eagle project is begun Order of the Arrow The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is fourfold: 1. To recognize those Scout and Leader campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Scout Law in their daily lives and by such recognition causes other campers to conduct themselves in such a manner. 2. To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit. 3. To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as part of the troops camping program, both year round and summer camp. 4. Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. To become a member, a youth must be a registered Boy Scout and hold the minimum rank of First Class. The youth must have experienced at least 15 days and night s tent camping over the previous two years (including a 6 day/night long term camp). Scouts are elected by their fellow Scouts, following approval by the Scoutmaster. Adult leaders can become members and must meet the same requirements as above, with the exception that an adult is nominated by the unit and voted on by the executive committee of the Lodge. The Scoutmaster will nominate the adult after consultation with other adult OA members. The Chapter Vice-Chief of elections will contact the Scoutmaster when the unit needs to conduct an OA election Leadership Training Youth Training: When a Scout comes to the troop he is started into leadership training. The first-year Scout is eligible to run for Patrol Leader, Assistant PL, Quartermaster, and Scribe for his patrol. Each one of these has specific responsibilities and duties. The PL and APL are

14 expected to attend the Troop 54 s Junior Leadership Training course as soon as scheduled after elected. It teaches about leading other boys, responsibilities of the job etc. When they reach First Class, they are considered to be in an advanced patrol, which means they have the right to sign off scouting skills of the younger patrol. They are also eligible to be elected to Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and any other troop position. Again, once elected, they are expected to attend the T-54 Junior Leadership Training. The SPL and ASPL are also encouraged to attend National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) provided by Cornhusker Council as soon as it is available. The troop will provide a partial scholarship for this advanced training. Troop 54 believes in leadership training not only for the scout, but also for the adult leader. Adult Training: When adults join the troop they should try to checkout and watch the Fast Start Training video. Cornhusker Council has several opportunities for leadership training, they include New Leader Essentials (90 minute training session), through Wood Badge (six days of intense leadership training, and a lot of fun). Many of the adult training courses are available on line at the Council web site Youth Protection Program Summary: Child abuse is a major problem affecting our society. Each year more than 2 million cases of suspected child abuse are reported. This means that 1 percent of American children are experiencing physical abuse, 1 percent are experiencing sexual abuse, and 2 to 5 percent are experiencing emotional maltreatment or some form of neglect. Because of the significance of this social problem, Boy Scouts of America has declared child abuse as one of the "unacceptables" to receive special attention by those involved in the Scouting program. The BSA has developed a five-point plan to combat child abuse and to improve the environment in which young people live. The key elements of this strategy include the following points: 1. Educating Scouting volunteers, parents and Scouts themselves to aid in the detection and prevention of child abuse. 2. Establishing leader-selection procedures to prevent individuals with a history of child abuse from entering the BSA leadership ranks. 3. Establishing policies that minimize the opportunities for child abuse to occur in the program of the Boy Scouts of America. 4. Encouraging Scouts to report improper behavior to identify offenders quickly. 5. Swiftly removing and reporting alleged offenders Parents guide The Boy Scouts of America has developed materials for use in the Scouting program that provide essential information to members and their families. A detachable booklet in the front of The Boy Scout Handbook, "How to Protect Your Child from Child Abuse and Drug Abuse: A Parents Guide," provides information to help families to increase

15 self-protection skills Troop 54 and the Youth Protection Program Troop 54 is committed to following all guidelines of the Youth Protection program. Any suspected offenses of the Youth Protection program must be reported to the Committee Chair, the Scoutmaster or the Council Executive immediately. All incidents reported to the Committee Chair or the Scoutmaster will be reported to the Council Executive. All reports are taken seriously and appropriate action is taken to ensure the safety of the youth. As part of BSA policy, all adult leaders with Troop 54 will complete the Youth Protection Program at least every two years and will strictly adhere to the two deep leadership rule at all times Behavior The troop promotes a program that is based on appropriate behavior. We expect each scout to treat all others with respect and dignity. Verbal, physical, mental, or any other types of abuse, including hazing or hands-on approaches to discipline are not tolerated. The following are prohibited from all BSA activities, so they are prohibited in Troop 54, for Scouts and adults: 1. A) Scouts who have any of these in their possession: a) Pornographic materials b) Open blade sheath knives c) Any knife without possession of the "Totin' Chip" (Scouts only) d) Weapons, firearms, or fireworks e) Lighters (Scouts only) B) Will undergo the following action: a) Incident #1: Item is taken from Scout, and verbal warning b) Incident #2: Scoutmaster Conference with the Scout and parents are informed c) Incident #3: Scoutmaster Conference with the Scout's parents d) Incident #4: Troop membership terminated 2. A) Scouts who are involved in inappropriate behavior, such as: a) Striking or pushing another individual b) Lying c) Name-calling or unfriendly behavior d) Stealing (which includes "hiding" an item) e) Damaging another person's belongings B) Will undergo the following action: a) Incident #1: Verbal warning, and if appropriate, the Scout can be excluded from the next troop outing, if already paid, money is turned over to troop general account b) Incident #2: Scoutmaster Conference with the Scout and parents are informed c) Incident #3: Scoutmaster Conference with the scout's parents and Scout can be excluded from attending meetings or outings without parent accompanying them. d) Incident #4: Troop membership terminated

16 If a Scout is on the receiving end of another Scout s inappropriate behavior, he should report it to an adult leader or SPL at once. A Scout who retaliates will be subject to disciplinary action. Possession of the following items will result in immediate termination from the Troop for Scouts and adults: 1. Alcoholic beverages 2. Tobacco products (Scouts only; adults may use with proper discretion) 3. Illegal drugs 4. Improper use of firearms If any leader or leaders hear profanity from any Scout then that Scout will buy a soda for all adults who heard the profanity. The type of soda purchased will be whatever each adult prefers. Adult leaders will strive to provide positive reinforcement to the Scouts. Point out errors and mistakes by demonstrating the proper way to accomplish the activity. Praise good work and proper attitude. Don't dwell on the negative but highlight the positive Fund Raisers Our troop holds various fundraisers throughout the year including popcorn/wreath sales in the fall, and a church pancake breakfast in the spring. These are held in an effort to help our Scouts be thrifty and earn their own way to summer camp, and various camping trips. Scouts ARE REQUIRED to participate in these fundraisers. We encourage parents to help out on these events. Each Scout is encouraged to work with an adult for the various fundraisers, giving him the experience of what is involved in this type of endeavor. It also teaches Scouts how to handle money and be thrifty (the ninth point of the Scout Law) Scout Accounts At Troop 54, activities are paid for at the time of the activity. The one exception to this is summer camp. Prior to summer camp, Scouts are encouraged to deposit up to $30 in the Troop Bank for their personal expenses at summer camp. Money can be withdrawn during the week for activity expenses such as COPE, rifle shooting, etc. Money may not be used for junk food, pop, or any unnecessary purchase until Friday afternoon. At that time, any money left in the scouts summer camp account will be turned over to the scout unless the parent has requested other arrangements Troop Communication At Troop 54 we believe communication is vitally important to running a good scouting program. To accomplish this, a Troop Calendar is ed to each household once each month. Additional reminders of important events will also be periodically ed. Announcements are made at the end of each troop meeting. Scouts should bring a

17 small note pad and pen in their shirt pocket to take notes Merit Badge Procedures At Troop 54 we will work on merit badges at almost every Troop Meeting and on many outings. We have an extensive list of merit badge counselors who will come to the Troop Meetings to teach the merit badges. By attending the Troop Meetings, participating, and completing the assignments, a scout can earn 3-4 merit badges during a year. An additional 3-4 merit badges can be earned at summer camp. Education is a primary focus of Troop 54, and in addition to the above, Scouts are encouraged, and expected, to work on merit badges on their own. Many merit badges such as Family Life cannot be taught in a group setting. The following steps will help a Scout complete a merit badge on his own. _ Review the list of badges, keeping in mind those required for Eagle. Become familiar with the listed requirements. If you have any questions, ask other Scouts who have completed the badge, your parents, or Scoutmaster. _ Once you and a buddy have selected a badge, let the Scoutmaster know. Remember, you must visit the merit badge counselor with a buddy. _ Your Scoutmaster will give you the name of a merit badge counselor to contact. Or you can look on the council web site for a list of counselors. Next, contact the counselor and review the badge requirements. Your counselor must approve your plan. You will receive a blue card authorizing you to proceed. _ It is your responsibility to pursue the badge, not the counselor s. The merit badge counselor will provide instruction, support materials, where possible, and advice regarding completion of the requirements. _ When you have completed the merit badge have your counselor and scoutmaster sign it and then give the card to the advancement chair. It s your responsibility to make sure the advancement (chair) gets a record of your achievement. _ Keep your finished merit badge cards in a binder (baseball card sleeves work well). When you apply for your Eagle badge, you may be asked for records of your badges if there are any problems with the Council s records. Be Prepared. _ Some badge requirements coincide with everyday school, scout, or sporting activities. You should take advantage of this. _ The Scout Office has books for each of the badges. Books associated with the Eagle badges and many others are worthwhile reference books, which you might find useful to own. Your counselor may have an opinion regarding the books. Also, the Troop Library maintains most of the books; you can simply borrow instead of purchasing one, and then return it when you complete the merit badge. _ A Scout may also work on a Merit Badges on his own by going to MeritBadge.com and looking through the listed Merit Badges. When he finds one he is interested in, he can download the requirements and workbook. The Scout can then learn the material using the resources listed on MeritBadge.com. He can also check out the specific Merit Badge Book from the Troop Library or use any other resource he can find. Troop leaders are always available to answer questions. He would then complete the workbook. At this point, we ask that his parents review the workbook with him. When they are satisfied he has thoroughly completed the requirements, they would sign the workbook and the Scout would then bring it to a Troop Meeting. A Troop Merit Badge Counselor will then review the workbook with him. When it is completed to the counselor s satisfaction and

18 the Scout has demonstrated sufficient knowledge on the subject, the Merit Badge will be awarded Merit Badge Counselors The ever changing list of available troop Merit Badge counselors can be found at: The list of Merit Badge counselors available to anyone in the Cornhusker Council can be found at: Merit Badge Advancement Sheets Required Merit Badges for Eagle Scout (12 total) 1. Camping* 2. Citizenship in the Community 3. Citizenship in the Nation 4. Citizenship in the World 5. Communications 6. Environmental Science** 7. Family Life 8. First Aid 9. Personal Fitness 10. Personal Management 11. Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving** 12. Cycling or Hiking or Swimming** * Can be completed as part of regular troop campout activities. ** These are best earned at summer camp. Swimming must be earned before starting Lifesaving. In addition to the required merit badges listed above, nine other merit badges (scouts may choose any of approximately 125 non-required merit badges offered by the BSA) must be earned to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Individual Scout Advancement Planning Sheet Required Merit Badges Scout Name Last Update Merit Badge Goal Date Started Date Completed Camping Citizenship in the Community Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Communications Environmental Science Family Life First Aid Personal Fitness Personal Management Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving Cycling OR Hiking OR Swimming

19 Individual Scout Advancement Planning Sheet Non-Required Merit Badges Scout Name Last Update # Merit Badge Goal Date Started Date Completed The previous nine elective merit badges are the minimum required for Eagle

20 25.0 Importance of Attending Courts of Honor and Eagle Courts of Honor As a leader of Troop 54 I would like to take a moment of your time and share with you what a Court of Honor is all about. First, every rank the Scout earns is extremely important to them. The young man has spent endless hours working on different skills to obtain their rank. I am sure they are very proud of their accomplishments, as you the parents should be equally proud. You know you re Scout and you have undoubtedly helped them learn and practice many of their skills. So this is an award for you as well as your Scout. Please attend these to help your Scout celebrate his accomplishment. The highest award Boy Scouting has to offer is the Eagle rank. A young man spends three to seven years working on the requirements for this rank. He must earn at least 21 merit badges on topics such as Swimming, Lifesaving, Environmental Science and Citizenship in the Community. He has to serve in various leadership capacities within the Troop; an example would be Senior Patrol Leader. He must also participate in several service projects for the community. Finally he must plan, organize, and complete a service project for the community that has been approved by BSA as an Eagle Service Project. After completing all this, the young man presents himself before a review board whose sole purpose is to ensure that he has completed all the requirements and is of good character as well as being a good citizen.

21 The Eagle rank is a prestigious award. Only about one to two percent of all Boy Scouts worldwide ever complete all the requirements necessary to attain this high award. It is usually the most important event he has experienced to this point in his life. Once an Eagle Scout, the young man will be considered an Eagle Scout for life. The significance of attaining Eagle Scout is recognized by job interviewers and college scholarship boards as well as by military organizations, business communities, and political groups. As you can see, an Eagle Court of Honor is a very important event. We are soliciting your support and ask that your entire family attend, if possible. Why? The most important reason is it shows our support and recognition for this young man who has put forth such a great effort. It also serves to strengthen the Troop through parent involvement. Moreover, it emphasizes to your son how important you feel the Boy Scouting program is. Through your involvement, your son may catch the enthusiasm and one day he, too, may become an Eagle Scout. Make it a priority not only to attend all Court of Honors but also make an extra effort to attend each Eagle Scout s Court of Honor to help celebrate his accomplishment Troop 54 Needs Your Help Boys learn from the example set by their adult leaders. Troop leadership may be male or female; an association with adults of high character is encouraged at this stage of a young man's development. As a parent our responsibility does not end as we drive our Scout to the weekly meeting, dropping him off, to be picked up in an hour and a half or so. If this were all there was to parental responsibility, Troop 54 would not and could not function. Parental help and participation is vitally important in many areas, here are several: _ Adult volunteer Not just on weekend outings is a necessity. But your help is requested as an adult troop leader, a committee member, an assistant scoutmaster, or activity chair, along with many other positions. As stated earlier, parents who take an active part in their son's Scouting endeavors will find that he stays in longer and gets more out of the program _ Transportation Each month Troop 54 schedules a weekend outing, for which transportation is needed, especially if you have a trailer hitch. (The troop owns a trailer and it needs to be taken to almost every outing.) Since Troop 54 has established a policy, which does not allow anyone under 21 years of age to drive themselves or any other scout to any event, it is very important to have enough parents to drive. If there are not enough drivers an event would have to be cancelled. You don t need to have a full sized van, even a two-door car with enough seat belts for every occupant will help.

22 _ Merit Badge Counselors Becoming a counselor is relatively easy. There are only two forms to fill out. If you are already registered as an adult leader, you only have one to fill out, the "Merit Badge Counselor" form, found at: It lists those badges that you would like to be a counselor for, along with a reason that you are qualified to teach that badge; i.e., is it your hobby or part of your job; or maybe you have special training or experience in the skill needed. _ Encouragement Every one of us needs some encouragement once in a while. You might not think a pat on the back helps out but more often than not a well-timed word of encouragement from you the parent will do wonders for your scout. If you have any interest in helping out in any area of scouting, please complete the Troop Resource Survey Sheet or contact a troop leader from Troop 54. We can always use more help Troop Resource Survey Boy Scouting is for adults as well as boys. Troop 54 invites you to share your skills and interests so the best possible program can be developed for the troop. In completing this survey the committee wishes to find a way you can enjoy using your talents to help out Scouts. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please complete and return this survey to the Scoutmaster. Name Home Phone Street Address Business Phone City State Zip Internet Address What is your favorite hobby? Occupation What sports do you take an active part in? Would you be willing to assist the troop leaders and committee members occasionally?

23 Please check the areas in which you would be willing to help. General Activities _ Campouts _ Hikes _ Outdoor Activities _ Troop meetings _ Swimming supervision _ Bookkeeping _ Typing _ Drawing/Art _ Transportation of Scouts _ Transportation of Equipment _ Other Rope work (knots and lashings) _ Outdoor Cooking _ First Aid _ Star Study _ Map and Compass use Special Program Assistance _ I can participate in boards of review. _ I have a workshop. _ I have family camping gear. _ I have access to camping property. _ I can make contacts for special trips. _ I can help with troop equipment. _ I have access to a personal computer. _ I have a van, mini-van, SUV or truck with a trailer hitch _ Conservation. _ Aquatics _ Knife and Ax handling _ Citizenship _ Camping 28.0 Troop 54 Leader Fee and Expense Policy 1. Registered leaders that have been trained or are currently in training for their respective positions shall be exempt from certain fees and expenses. 2. Non-registered and registered leaders that have not been trained or are not currently in training can be exempt from certain fees and expenses. 3. Qualifying Leaders and other leaders shall be exempt from Camping Fees. 4. Qualifying Leaders and other leaders shall be responsible for any Council Fee that is incurred by the Troop for their participation in council activities. 5. Qualifying Leaders and other leaders can be exempt from any long-term summer camp fees that are incurred by the troop as a result of their participation at summer camp. 6. Qualifying Leaders and other leaders shall be reimbursed for gasoline expenses resulting from transporting Scouts to and from any out-of-council long-term summer camp. 7. Qualifying Leaders and other leaders shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the operation of the troop. 8. Qualifying Leaders and other leaders shall be responsible for any costs that are associated with any extracurricular or high adventure activity. 9. The adult who pulls the troop trailer for a campout will be reimbursed for the expense of trailer towing. Trained: Having met the training requirement of the Council at the time of training. In Training: Actively pursuing the requirements of a Trained leader. Qualifying Leader: Any registered leader that has been Trained or is currently In Training for their respective troop position. Council Fee: Any fee that is required to be paid to the council.

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