BSA & Troop 237 Recharter Forms for 2016 Page 1 of 6 Part A BSA Annual Registration & Fees Please take advantage of the two registration nights to ask questions, turn in forms, and complete payment: Tuesdays, October 20 and October 27, 2015. Money, completed forms, and Youth Protection coverage through March 31, 2016 must be received by October 27, 2015. Afterward, your family will have to register directly with the district. Scout Account funds can be applied. Please confirm the scout account balance up front with our Troop Treasurer Liz Ostdiek at 916-220-0358. Questions: Committee Chair Rick Heiler at 916-502-4759. Each November, we re-charter with BSA and update your records. The registration is $24 per adult/scout. Troop dues are collected during registration to eliminate monthly collection, $40/yr. As voted by the Troop 237 Parent Committee: 1. To increase fundraising participation, each family is required to pre-purchase 10 pancake breakfast tickets ($50). $30 will be deposited into a scout account (so you get most of it back). Upon selling the tickets, the family recovers the $50. Additional tickets are available. Some scouts pay for summer camp with Christmas wreath and pancake breakfast ticket sales. 2. The troop functions by each family contributing to lead or assist an activity or hold a committee position. Last year several activities were canceled due to lack of adult volunteers to lead. This year, families will have a choice to volunteer or pay a $50 nonparticipation fee. Then, the unclaimed activities can be canceled early so scouts are not disappointed. If volunteering, please list the activity or position in part C for your family. 3. The Friends of Scouting contribution is collected with the annual registration, $30 for the first scout and $10 each additional scout in the same family. It costs the Council $125 per scout to support our troop. The amount is a charitable contribution, and may be deducted on your tax return. Registration Fees: $24 per adult, $24 per scout, No fee for Eagle Scouts. Eagles 18 years and above must complete YPT. Adult Last, First:, Adult Last, First:, $24 x adult(s) = $ Adults registered with another Pack/ Troop, please note the Pack#/Troop# and Registration I.D: $24 x scout(s) = $ Eagle Last, First:, $ 0 Eagle Last, First:, $ 0
BSA & Troop 237 Recharter Forms for 2016 Page 2 of 6 Pancake breakfast tickets $50/family $ 50 Family $50 non-participation fee waived if leading, assisting, or serving $50/$0 Friends of Scouting Contribution $30 first scout, $10/additional scout = $ Yearly Dues Boys Life Magazine Total: $40 x scout(s) = $ $12 x subscription(s) = $ $ Please deduct from my Scout account $ check # payable to Troop 237 (cash not accepted) $ Part B BSA Youth Protection Training Any registered adult (at least 1 per family) or an adult participating in troop activities must have Youth Protection Training expiring later than March 31, 2016. YPT takes about an hour online: http://www.scouting.org/training/youthprotection.aspx Please print the YPT completion certificate, save it for your records, and turn in a copy with this registration form. Registration will not be accepted without it. Troop 237 also recommends adults take the Orientation Training course This is Scouting also available through http://www.myscouting.org. Upon completion, print a certificate of completion and submit with your volunteer application or submit the completion certificate to Kelley Cox for processing. 1. Go to http://www.myscouting.org and click on MyScouting. 2. Click on Create an account. 3. Enter a user name and then click Check User Name Availability. 4. If the user name is available, click Next or enter a different user name. 5. Click I am new and don t know my member ID and then click Next. 6. Complete the profile information screen and then click Create User. 7. Select your security questions, enter the answers, and then click OK. 8. To complete account activation, click the link in the e-mail response you will receive shortly. If you do not receive the e-mail, check your junk e-mail folder or any alternate inbox to which your Internet provider directs spam e-mail. 9. Click on the link in the e-mail and then enter and confirm your password. 10. Log on to MyScouting, and from the menu on the left, click E-Learning. From the General tab, scroll down to Youth Protection training and click Take Course. Important note: When your volunteer application is approved, you will receive a BSA
BSA & Troop 237 Recharter Forms for 2016 Page 3 of 6 membership card which includes your member ID number. After you receive your membership card, log back into MyScouting as shown above, click on My Profile, and update the system by inputting your member ID number. This will link your Youth Protection training records, and any other training, in MyScouting to your BSA membership record. Part C - Troop 237 Family Participation Policy Our troop is run by scouts and volunteer parents. Each troop activity has a parent lead and assistant. Activity leaders and assistants can be any scout parent. New scout parents are given priority for assistants so they can learn to leasd an activity. Scout parents serving troop committee functions (e.g., Treasurer) are exempt. Each family is expected to have at least one parent leading, assisting, or serving; or can choose to pay a $50 non-participation fee. The 2016 troop activity summary is located at http://sites.gec-bsa.org/t237/calendars/2016/activities_2016.pdf (click on calendars, 2016, and 2016 Activity Summary ). Activity positions are given on a first come / first serve basis. You are welcome to claim an open activity by calling Kelley Cox to confirm availability, then list the activity below. Please list the activity(ies) your family will lead or assist Name: Activity: Lead/Assist: Name: Activity: Lead/Assist: Current Troop Parent Committee Positions: Father Mother I wish to serve one of the open parent committee positions Fundraising coordinator Pancake breakfast coordinator Hiking coordinator Pancake breakfast assistant Fireworks stand assistant Bicycling coordinator Treasurer assistant Recruiting assistant New Member assistant Rodeo Cleanup assistant Webmaster/Roster assistant Christmas Wreath assistant Recharger assistant Hospitality Assistant Equipment assistant Our family will not be leading or assisting an activity or serving on the troop parent committee. Please add $50 non-participation fee to our membership. Please describe any training or expertise (e.g., profession, hobby, interest, etc.) useful for the troop.
BSA & Troop 237 Recharter Forms for 2016 Page 4 of 6 Please list Scout training. Include: ASM, High Adventure, Committee, CPR, etc. Training Who is trained Completion Date Expiration Part D - Troop 237 Roster Update Troop 237 will assemble a troop roster to share with scout families. The roster allows families to know who is in the troop and contact each other. Rides can be shared, equipment loaned, and friendships grown when families can conveniently collaborate. Scout 1 Last, First:, Cell:, Email:, DOB: Scout 2 Last, First:, Cell:, Email:, DOB: Scout 3 Last, First:, Cell:, Email:, DOB: Scout 4 Last, First:, Cell:, Email:, DOB: Father Last, First:,, DOB: Address if not same Phone: Cell Work Home Email: DL#: Mother Last, First:,, DOB: Address if not same Phone: Cell Work Home Email:, DL#: Emergency contact other than parent: Relationship Last, First:, Phone: Cell Work Home Email: Auto Insurance:
BSA & Troop 237 Recharter Forms for 2016 Page 5 of 6 Vehicle 1: Yr/Make/Model: # Seat Belts:, Air Bags: Y/N Coverage: $/person: $ $/accident: $, $ property damage: $ Vehicle 2: Yr/Make/Model: # Seat Belts:, Air Bags: Y/N Coverage: $/person: $ $/accident: $, $ property damage: $ Part E - Troop 237 Code of Conduct and Expectations This code of conduct is not comprehensive, but has the fundamental expectations of every scout and scouter in Troop 237. Misbehavior and egregious behavior will be subject to strict disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the troop at any time. 1. A Scout shall be courteous and respectful of fellow Scouts, adult leaders and guests. Interruptions while a fellow Scout or adult leader is talking will not be tolerated. When the Scout sign has been given, all scouts and scouters will immediately adhere to the Scout sign, become quiet and should stay quiet while the speaker is talking. Should a scout wish to say something, he should raise his hand and wait until recognized. At no time is profanity, vulgar language or rude behavior allowed. 2. A Scout is reverent. Troop 237 meets at Mount Olive Lutheran Church and the Church has graciously allowed the Troop to use their facilities. The property of the Church should be respected as a house of worship. Running, shouting, skateboarding, skating, riding bicycles or horseplay of any kind will not be tolerated. At no time should any Scout disturb or play with materials in the classrooms or outside the Gym. Scouts should be inside the gym at all times unless there are troop activities that require outdoor space. The kitchen equipment should not be disturbed. At the end of the meeting the Scouts, led by the service patrol for that month, should help clean and arrange the gym before closing the meeting. 3. Scouts of higher ranks (Star and above) should serve as role models for younger scouts. Proper behavior, respect of others and property are important characteristic traits of all scouts. Older scouts are expected to maintain discipline in the troop at ALL times, especially when adult scouters are not present. 4. Behavior at camps and other scout activities All scouts are expected to live the Scout Oath and Scout Law at all times. No vulgar language will be allowed at any time. If a scout is physically or verbally abusive at the troop activities the scout will be subject to disciplinary action. Scouts should be gracious, be courteous and respect others at all times. Misbehavior and egregious behavior will be subject to strict disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the troop. 5. Attendance at troop meetings is an expectation for all scouts, unless the scout has contacted the Scoutmaster and explained the reason for his absence. Scouts not attending the indoor and outdoor activities will not meet the Be Active in Your Troop advancement requirements. Scouts on the Patrol Leadership Council are required to attend the PLC meetings. Scouts not attending these meetings and not performing their assigned leadership duties will not be considered to have met the leadership requirements for Star, Life and Eagle Scout requirements. 6. All scouts and scouters are expected to arrive at each Scout event on-time and in proper uniform (either Class A or Class B). Class A Uniform: Class A scout shirt, scout pants or shorts, neckerchief, scout belt, scout socks. Class B Uniform: Any scout t-shirt, scout pants or shorts, scout belt, scout socks. The scoutmaster will announce when we move from Class A to Class B uniforms and vice-versa. The shirts should always be tucked into the pants or shorts. Scout pants or shorts should be worn at waist level. Normal street or athletic attire is not acceptable. If the scout has to come directly from an athletic or other activity, the scout should
BSA & Troop 237 Recharter Forms for 2016 Page 6 of 6 Be Prepared to change prior to attending our troop meeting. Close-toed shoes and green Scout socks are required. 7. Scouts participating in merit badges are normally given assignments to complete outside of the meeting time. These assignments should be completed as requested by the counselor. 8. Use of Cell phones at Scout meeting is discouraged unless it is an emergency. If it is not an emergency the cell phone should be turned on vibrate mode until after the meeting. If there is a need to use the cell phone, the Scout should step out of the meeting, go into the adjoining room or kitchen, finish the conversation and re-join the meeting. 9. No scout shall ever leave the meeting area unless expressly given permission by an adult leader (Scoutmaster and senior Assistant Scoutmasters). The Scout meeting area is in the church Gym. Scouts should not go outside the building during the meeting time unless accompanied by adult leaders (two deep leadership). Scouts who are not participating in a specific activity should remain quietly in the meeting room and seek out opportunities to help others. I have read and understood the Troop 237 code of conduct expected of me. I agree to abide by the code of conduct expected of Scouts. Scout 1 Signature Scout 2 Signature Scout 3 Signature Scout 4 Signature I, parent / guardian of the above mentioned boy scout belonging to Troop 237 have read and understood the code of conduct expected of Boy Scouts in Troop237. I will support the leadership of the troop in enforcing the code of conduct and any decisions related to my child s behavior in the troop. Parent s signature The Scout Law: A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent. The Scout Oath: 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 others at all times, to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. The Scout Slogan: Do a good turn daily. The Scout Motto: Be Prepared.