1	Troop 26 BSA Medford NJ Parents Information Night 2003 www.troop26bsa.net
2	Troop 26 BSA - AGENDA Our Purpose & Organization Troop 26 Organization Scouts, Adults, Patrol Method, OA Advancement Adventure Camping, Trip Guidelines, Schedule Yawgoog & High Adventure Camping Finances & Troop Equipment Parental Involvement BSA Youth Protection
3	Purpose and Organization “For the boys” “Fun with a purpose” “We keep the ‘outing’ in Scouting” (or ‘outing’ is 75% of ‘Scouting’!) Leadership Training & Moral Development Scouts leading Scouts Adults in background to support Sponsor is Medford Methodist Church provides facilities but not funding
4	Troop Organization - Patrols Basic organization of the troop Patrol Leader Most activities done as patrols even if re-grouped during the event Newer scouts grouped together
5	Troop 26 Organization Troop Leadership Boys run the Troop / Leadership & Advancement Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) – elections spring/fall Assistant SPL Troop Guide Patrol Leaders Venture Crew Chief (patrol leader) Instructor Quartermaster Librarian Scribe/Historian Chaplain Aide JASMs (Junior Assistant Scoutmasters)
6	Venture Patrol For the older, experienced scout 14+ age and 1st class minimum More opportunities for adventure We have done / can do: Rock climbing, backpacking, camp out, service projects, bike trips, rafting, etc.. Meet as a patrol between troop meetings Schedule own activities
7	Troop 26 Organization - Adults Scoutmaster – Ed Martino, 609-654-1482 martinoed@hotmail.com Assistant Scoutmasters - Paul O’Connor, Rich Lewis, George Youngkin, Jack Miller, Bob Gray Troop Committee Chair – Pete Detmering 609-654-4385 DetmeringP@aol.com Committee – Bill Stiles, Al Kornak, Sam Rowand, Joe Leahy, Bud DelCamp, Phil Webber, Mary Elena Wirzburger, Cindy Doty, Kevin Derbin, Gary Thomas, AJ Kreimer, Tom McCarthy, Elaine Lipnitz, Lisa Bopp Advancement & Records – Dave Costello / Joe Krvekoski Treasurer - Phil Gruender Secretary – Bill Dreisbach ‘dreisbac@comcast.net’
8	Adult Leadership – Troop 26 BSA
9	Order of the Arrow BSA Organization of ‘honor scouts’ Elected annually by their peers in the troop Requires 15 days camping inc. 1 long term Levels : Ordeal, Brotherhood, Vigil Very Active - Camporees, service projects, demonstrations, campouts Another opportunity for leadership development for the older or experienced scout Adults can (and do!) participate
10	Advancement Rank Advancement - Opportunities Scout, Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, 1st Class (1st year or 2) Star, Life, Eagle (usually age 16-17), Eagle Palms Rank Advancement - Procedures Merit Badge Procedures - about blue cards... Merit Badges - Opportunities Our database of boy’s achievement (vs council’s) Eagle Service Project / Other service Religious Award Opportunities Court of Honors
11	Advancement - Merit Badges Eagle merit badge requirements changed April 1999 Effective April 1, 1999 the following are the 12 required merit badges for Eagle Scout Rank. 21 total badges are needed. Camping, () Citizenship in the Community, () Citizenship in the Nation, () Citizenship in the World, () Communications, () Environmental Science, (#) Family Life, () First Aid, () Personal Fitness, () Personal Management, () Cycling OR Hiking OR Swimming, (,#) Emergency Prepardness OR Lifesaving (#) * NOTE - most taught by an adult leader in troop 26 # NOTE - taught at Yawgoog summer camp
12	Advancement Troop 26 Adult Leaders teach many merit badges, Partial list: Gary Thomas - Communications, Personal Fitness, Backpacking, Hiking, Small Boat Sailing, Personal Management, Safety, Camping Tom McCarthy - Swimming, Citizenship in the Nation, Sports, Golf Phil Gruender - Citizenship in the World, American Business, Reading, Scholarship, Personal Management Jack Miller - Cycling, Archerry, Surveying, Coin Collecting, Finger Printing, Drafting, Public Speaking, Energy, Engineering, Skiing Joe Leahy - Cycling & others
13	Adventure - Schedule Apr 11-12: Junior Leader Training @ Camp Inamendawenananan (Hillside Cabin) Apr 14 - SWIM NIGHT Burlington County Special Services, Ark Rd. Apr 21 - No School, No Scouts! Apr 25-27 : Great Adventure Camporee @ 6 Flags (Mr. Costello) Apr 28 - Regular Meeting May 5 - Regular Meeting May 9 - Phillies Baseball $16 (Mr. Youngkin) May 9-10: Whitewater Rafting (Mr.Dreisbach) May 10: Youth protection @ Council May 12 - Regular Meeting Basement May 14: Adult Committee Meeting 7pm May 16-18 : OA Ordeal May 19 - Regular Meeting May 23 (Fri) 4pm- BGW Doyle cemetery-flags May 26 - No School, No Scouts! (Memorial Day) May 28: Risk Zone Training - Scout Office 7:30pm May 30-Jun 1: Philmont Crew Backpack
14	Camping & Trip Guidelines Schedule - boy created Must : “2 deep” leaders & drivers Must : Permission Form each trip Must : paid in advance (food, etc.) Paperwork : Tour Permit, Permission Slip Injuries & Accidents - will treat / call Behavior problems - will call for trip home Camp gear packing list available
15	Camping Do’s and Don’ts Electronic Radio’s, CD’s etc…… NO Having Fun …… YES Any dangerous activity …… NO Bring Scout Book …. YES Must be physically fit for level of activity Must be proper gear for event rain, cold weather, shoes, hat, gloves, sun...
16	Yawgoog RI - summer camp One of top BSA camps in the United States Excellent opportunity for advancement Facilities : Swimming, Shotgun, Rifle, Mountain Bike, Archery, Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Hiking, Swimming, etc.. 2003-Jul 19 (Sat) = optional Battleship Cove 2003-Jul 20 (Sun) thru Jul 27 (Sun) - “week 4” Cost $35 Battleship & $245 Yawgoog / ($125 adult) Tent camping / latrines / mess hall
17	Abbreviated List for Summer Camp
18	High Adventure – not for everyone... Seabase 1999 – great time! Scuba adventure! Seabase 2000 – great time! Scuba adventure! Boundry Waters 2001 – great time! Northern Tier! National Jamboree 2001 July 23-31 Philmont 2003 – 7 boys, 2 adults Seabase 2003 – 6 boys, 2 adults Other trek’s possible… Junior Leadership Training Course 2002, 2003
19	Finances / Troop Gear Good Equipment, Church Storage Newest Trailer, tents, Dining fly, gas stoves More tents may be needed with more scouts Quartermaster role is very important Finances Try to liquidate each event Capital reserve for purchases, repairs Registration & dues Yawgoog, Trips
20	BSA Resources for Parents The Trailblazer (monthly by council) Scouting Magazine Woods Wisdom Scoutmaster Handbook Scout Handbook Monthly Roundtables (2nd Tue at Council) Excellent Training Courses for Adults Fast Start, Fundamentals, Woodbadge, etc.
21	Parent’s Involvement Troop Committee - open to all parents Meet quarterly - provide resources for troop Interface with our sponsor Scoutmaster / Assistant Scoutmasters Direct work with youth Support of projects, trips (driving), etc. Any involvement is encouraged Fund raising, newsletter, merit badges, etc Any involvement is welcome & encouraged!
22	Summary Troop 26 existed since 1930’s (~50 continuous years now!) Active advancement program – Healthy Eagle ratio from the troop, OA participation, etc… Active Troop, regular meetings & trips “Fun with a purpose” Character Counts Leadership development - boys lead boys Get involved - lots of fun!