Audrey Baum Scout Parent Coordinator 263-7271 audrey_baum@yahoo.com
Sign up sheets Handouts table Supplies Hat, neckerchief, slide, epaulets, numerals Resource notebook
Founded in the Ninth Month of the Ninetieth Year September 1990 Chartered by Knights of Columbus Council 10836 Focus is on developing character and leadership through a Scout-led program that is FUN! Program is designed to take place outdoors lots of camping! Website: Troop990.org
Applications for both scout and parent Resource notebook and on Troop990.org BSA Medical Forms Parts A and B required for all activities Part C also required for events over 72 hours or high adventure Resource notebook and on Troop990.org (Note: Confirm you fill current BSA forms, the letters changed ) A is Annual BSA Health & Medical Record B is Informed Consent and Hold Harmless/Release Agreement C is To the Examining Healthcare Provider (Physician Exam form) Dues Scout - $125/year (prorated to $60 first year) Scouter Paid for by Troop 990 Should be turned in with application Covers BSA registration, insurance, Boys Life and some Troop 990 expenditures
Required training for adults Youth Protection - free; required by BSA; renewed every two years Online at Myscouting.org requires registration For camps in Texas: Classroom YPT training is required. Coordinated by John Kearney prior to Lost Pines camp, watch for details. Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) free; required by SJN; refresher every three years Complete online application at austindiocese.org (under Ministries of the Diocese link on the left sidebar) and sign up for classes offered at various Catholic parishes. Workshop locations and times are on the website. Next basic nearby classes: Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 9 noon at St. Peter the Apostle Parish (call the office @ 442-0655 for reservation); Tuesday, April 24 from 6:30 9:30 pm at Emmaus in Lakeway (call 261-8500) Keep your certificate!
Local Troop 990 troop990.org (sam, leader) District Bee Cave (formerly Longhorn) Training, Gala beecavedistrict.org Regional Capitol Area Council Council news Scout nights bsacac.org National BSA scouting.org
Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters Troop Committee Scouters Scouts
Scoutmaster: Sam Francis / Dan Bishop as of 1/1/13 Assistant Scoutmasters: Steve Sullivan Roger Conant Scott Boyd Jim Zwiener Dan Bishop David Rockwood
Chair Alan Graham / Ben Bentzin Secretary Donna Spence Activities Coordinator Ben Bentzin / Jon Babineay Treasurer Page Skerry Advancement Coordinator Jim Zwiener Chaplain Jill Bogaczyk Training Coordinator John Kearney Membership Coordinator Brian McClure Scout Parent Coordinator Audrey Baum Equipment Coordinator Kirk Siler Equipment Coordinator Kirk Siler Summer Camp Programs Linda Kearney
Troop website Troop990.org Create account and log-in Troop email Via 990 Website Directory Newsletter Edited by Scouts Articles written by Scouts and Scouters Released quarterly Helps with badge requirements for Eagle-required Communication Merit Badge
Monthly campouts Permission forms on Troop990.org Scouts choose locations Scouts camp in their own area and prepare their own food What s a grubmaster? Scouters there to support program No Monday meeting for Scouts after campouts Initial supplies Packing list at troop990.org and in Resource Notebook Rent vs. buy Mr. Tent on Craigslist Car camping vs. Backpacking
Medications Bring in container with pharmacy label Rx meds should be left with adult Diets/allergies Scout should be responsible for reminding adults at each campout and be aware of menu problems Advancement and requirements met at campouts Scoutmaster conference Board of review Total number and sequential nights
Cell Phones Troop meetings Not allowed Car camping Allowed during travel to and from campsite but will remain in cars except for emergency use or other use approved by the Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmasters. Backpacking Scouters only (except for travel time) GPS Devices Troop meetings/car camping/backpacking Allowed for all related program activities. Cameras Troop meetings/car camping/backpacking Allowed. Gaming Devices (Nintendo DS, PSP, etc.)/mp3 Players/Tablets Troop meetings Not allowed Car camping/backpacking Allowed during travel to and from campsite only. Violations of the above policy will result in the device being taken from the scout by the Scoutmaster or an Assistant Scoutmaster for the duration of the meeting or campout and returned at the end of the meeting or upon arrival back at St. John Neumann.
Coordinator: Donna Spence (512)767-4447 donnals@austin.rr.com
Scout Bucks Popcorn sales Coordinator: Jill Bogaczyk Flag sales Coordinator: Brent Wiltshire Reimbursement forms online and in Resource Notebook Campout and registration payments Friends of Scouting Coordinator: Todd Davis
Merit badges Focus on specific topics 21 total badges required, with specific ones for Eagle Troop sponsored and Merit Badge University Need help for Citizenship badges in the Community, Nation, World Meritbadge.org, handbook, merit badge book Court of Honor twice yearly Event coordinator: Bianca Bentzin Advancement Three primary ranks Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class Three advanced ranks Star, Life, Eagle Troop990.org online handbook has guidelines for Scoutmaster Conference for each level
Records Merit Badge Counselor: Roger Conant Available on Troop990.org under Records
A Scout is reverent. Leads devotional prior to meetings, events Supported by Chaplain s Aides, Scouts who serve in a leadership position Religious emblems Scouting.org Example Ad Altare Dei for Catholic Scouts
Mobile Loaves and Fishes Boy Scout Truck Run Coordinator: Lucinda Valenti Fourth Friday each month Make ready and truck run opportunities Service Projects Required for each rank advancement Usually done in coordination with campouts Eagle Project individual service project
Maintains inventory of equipment in the Troop 990 trailer Purchases new equipment as needed Ensures propane and water tanks are filled prior to campouts Need new coordinator
Class A Uniform shirt Neckerchief with slide (optional) Scout pants Scout socks Scout hat (optional) Class B Troop 990 T-shirt or any shirt associated with Boy Scouts Proper placement of insignia Scouting.org
Websites Troop990.org BSACAC.org Scouting.org Meritbadge.org Uniforms/supplies Troop store Scout store 12500 N. I35, 926-6363 Scoutstuff.org Badge/insignia sew-on Cathy Purdy, 423-3091 New parent help Troop 990 handbook troop990.org Parent guide BSACAC.org
The best way to learn about the program is to volunteer and have fun! Just relax and soak in the marinade of Scouting. Tom Horn 990 Super Scouter