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 2004 will be $ 40
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
November 15, 2004. 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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