Attendance
Every
Active Member must be present at 65%
of all meetings and at least 65% of all troop service projects, unless
excuse is granted by SPL or SM. A Scout's eligibility for
campouts and special programs (such as ski trips and canoe trips) will
be determined by the Patrol Leaders' Council and the Scoutmaster based
on his attendance and participation in the Troop's overall program, in
addition to his physical ability and preparedness. Each of the rank
advancements has a participation requirement. To provide a fair
advancement environment we have developed the following guidelines for
participation:
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Attend 65 % of Troop
meetings.
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Attend 65% of Troop service
projects.
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Attend 50 % of all
campouts.
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For the higher ranks, Star
through Eagle,
complete the requirements for holding a Position of Responsibility and
performing the work for the position. This includes attendance at
Patrol Leaders Council Meetings.
Any Scout
that may have a problem with
participation must discuss and plan an alternative with the
Scoutmaster. For example: if any Scout has a temporary long-time
conflict, I.E., religious training on the same night as Troop meetings,
but attends weekend events and participates in the other activities,
this would be acceptable.
Homework is not a valid excuse to be consistently missing events!
Troop
Service Hours
Since we
depend on volunteers to maintain
our building, all scouts are required to provide service hours to the
maintenance of the facility as they advance in rank or to make up for
missed meetings, campouts or special events. Your scoutmaster will
advise you of opportunities to fulfill you troop service requirements.
Troop
service hours are also an important
aspect of our attendance policy. Any scout that misses a troop meeting,
campout or special event can make up for the absence by providing troop
service hours under the direction of the scoutmaster.
Scout Spirit
One basic
aspect of advancement in Troop 50
is known as "Scout Spirit." During the advancement process, you will
meet with your scoutmaster for an assessment of your skills and to make
sure you are prepared for your presentation to the advancement
committee. At this time, your Scoutmaster will determine if you have
exhibited "Scout Spirit" in terms of your attendance, your uniform
inspections and your participation in troop events and community
service opportunities.
Dues
The
dues for 2010 will be
$60
per scout
.
These
monies cover our re-chartering fee with the
Boy Scouts of America, including Boys Life, insurance, etc. Please
make your checks out to “Troop
50” by October 31st. The dues will be $75 after November 1st.
Don't miss out on any trips or advancements!!!!
Troop Policy
The
troop has a set off written policies, which outline what can be
expected from the program as well as what is expected from the boys and
their parents. Please read the policy. As always the policy will be
adhered to strictly.
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