Welcome to the Fabulous Four Sixty

1. Logo courtesy of Troop 460 Pembroke Pines, FloridaLogo courtesy of Troop 460 Pembroke Pines, Florida

2. Troop Meeting: Where the business and fun of the troop is planned Patrol Leaders� Council: The government meeting of the troop. Decisions from here go to the Scoutmasters� staff meeting and then to the troop committee. Campouts: Where fun and learning put the �Outing� in Scouting Troop Committee Meeting: Where the parents and sponsoring organization come together to make the program fun and safe for the boys and their families (yes, we have family campouts!) District Roundtable: This is the level beyond the unit(troop). Unit leaders attend to meet and receive news and support for their pack, troop, team, crew, or post. Most of the key leaders in the district attend so this is a good place to get your questions answered.Troop Meeting: Where the business and fun of the troop is planned Patrol Leaders� Council: The government meeting of the troop. Decisions from here go to the Scoutmasters� staff meeting and then to the troop committee. Campouts: Where fun and learning put the �Outing� in Scouting Troop Committee Meeting: Where the parents and sponsoring organization come together to make the program fun and safe for the boys and their families (yes, we have family campouts!) District Roundtable: This is the level beyond the unit(troop). Unit leaders attend to meet and receive news and support for their pack, troop, team, crew, or post. Most of the key leaders in the district attend so this is a good place to get your questions answered.

3. $cout Due$ Registration Boy�s Life Magazine Troop dues Camping Fees campsite food costs Registration: This is the national dues paid to the Boy Scouts of America. This money goes directly to the National Council. Boy�s Life: The boy level magazine with lots of fun articles, columns of news, cartoons, and puzzles geared for boys age 6-18. Boys receive an addition that is age appropriate to them. (But, even Mom enjoys it !) Leaders receive Scouting magazine geared to their registered position. Troop Dues: These are $5 per month and due the first Monday of the month. However, boys can choose to pay the entire sum on the first Monday in January at $50 (a savings of $10 over the year) Camping fees: Cost of most campouts is about $5 per person per night. Food is about $5 per day. The exception is summer camp, estimated at about $200 for a 7-day camp with program and food included. Registration: This is the national dues paid to the Boy Scouts of America. This money goes directly to the National Council. Boy�s Life: The boy level magazine with lots of fun articles, columns of news, cartoons, and puzzles geared for boys age 6-18. Boys receive an addition that is age appropriate to them. (But, even Mom enjoys it !) Leaders receive Scouting magazine geared to their registered position. Troop Dues: These are $5 per month and due the first Monday of the month. However, boys can choose to pay the entire sum on the first Monday in January at $50 (a savings of $10 over the year) Camping fees: Cost of most campouts is about $5 per person per night. Food is about $5 per day. The exception is summer camp, estimated at about $200 for a 7-day camp with program and food included.

4. Uniform The uniform makes the Scout stand out! Class A Class B Class C Class �A� Uniform Class �A� Shirt, Neckerchief and Slide, Scout Belt, Scout hat or Scout related hat Scout pants (olive or khaki cargo pants, or Wrangler style jeans), same style shorts, Scout Handbook, notebook, and pen or pencil. Class �B� Uniform Class �B� Shirt, optional Scout Belt, Scout hat, Scout related hat, or no hat, Pants or shorts (which must be clean, neat, and in good repair), no swimwear unless swimming is part of the activity. Scout Handbook, notebook, and pen or pencil. Class �C� Uniform For activities where Boy Scouts does not make a uniform item, such as winter camping, snow skiing, rock climbing, etc., clothing may be worn which is adequate for the conditions. The clothing must be neat, clean, and in good repair. Class �A� Uniform Class �A� Shirt, Neckerchief and Slide, Scout Belt, Scout hat or Scout related hat Scout pants (olive or khaki cargo pants, or Wrangler style jeans), same style shorts, Scout Handbook, notebook, and pen or pencil. Class �B� Uniform Class �B� Shirt, optional Scout Belt, Scout hat, Scout related hat, or no hat, Pants or shorts (which must be clean, neat, and in good repair), no swimwear unless swimming is part of the activity. Scout Handbook, notebook, and pen or pencil. Class �C� Uniform For activities where Boy Scouts does not make a uniform item, such as winter camping, snow skiing, rock climbing, etc., clothing may be worn which is adequate for the conditions. The clothing must be neat, clean, and in good repair.

6. Bringing Scouting to Life Senior Patrol Leader: Is the top leader in the troop in charge of the all the boys Patrol Leader: Is in charge of the 8 or so boys in their patrol Assistant Leader: fills in for the leader they assistSenior Patrol Leader: Is the top leader in the troop in charge of the all the boys Patrol Leader: Is in charge of the 8 or so boys in their patrol Assistant Leader: fills in for the leader they assist

7. Senior Patrol Leader�s Cabinet Assistant SPL Scribe Historian Chaplain�s Aide Troop Guide Junior Asst. SM Quartermaster Instructor Librarian Den Chief Assistant Senior Patrol Leader: Fills in for SPL when he is not available Scribe: Takes notes at the PLC meeting Historian: Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities. Takes care of awards, ribbons, flags, and trophies. Keeps track of former members of the troop. Chaplain�s Aide: Informs Scouts about the religious emblem program Assists the troop chaplain with religious services Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop calendar planning. Troop Guide: Introduces new scouts to troop operations. Works with the new scout patrol; assists the patrol leader at the PLC meeting. Works with new patrol through advancement to First Class. Junior Assistant Scoutmaster: Serves as an assistant except where legal age and maturity are required. Quartermaster: Maintains troop equipment. Issues and accepts equipment before and after campouts. Makes suggestions for new or replacement items. Instructor: Teaches basic skills to troops and patrols Librarian: Maintains books and pamphlets owned by the troop. Suggests replacement or new purchases. Den Chief:Works with Cub and Webelos Scouts on Cub rank advancement. Encourages them to join the Boy Scout troop. Assistant Senior Patrol Leader: Fills in for SPL when he is not available Scribe: Takes notes at the PLC meeting Historian: Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities. Takes care of awards, ribbons, flags, and trophies. Keeps track of former members of the troop. Chaplain�s Aide: Informs Scouts about the religious emblem program Assists the troop chaplain with religious services Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop calendar planning. Troop Guide: Introduces new scouts to troop operations. Works with the new scout patrol; assists the patrol leader at the PLC meeting. Works with new patrol through advancement to First Class. Junior Assistant Scoutmaster: Serves as an assistant except where legal age and maturity are required. Quartermaster: Maintains troop equipment. Issues and accepts equipment before and after campouts. Makes suggestions for new or replacement items. Instructor: Teaches basic skills to troops and patrols Librarian: Maintains books and pamphlets owned by the troop. Suggests replacement or new purchases. Den Chief:Works with Cub and Webelos Scouts on Cub rank advancement. Encourages them to join the Boy Scout troop.

8. Troop Committee The Chartered Organization owns the troop�s property and funds. It also chooses a representative to provide communication between the troop and the sponsoring organization. The sponsoring body then chooses a person to be committee chairman. The committee chairman then selects members of his committee and delegates duties to them. The committee then chooses someone to be the Scoutmaster. The Chartered Organization owns the troop�s property and funds. It also chooses a representative to provide communication between the troop and the sponsoring organization. The sponsoring body then chooses a person to be committee chairman. The committee chairman then selects members of his committee and delegates duties to them. The committee then chooses someone to be the Scoutmaster.

9. Program Staff

10. Beyond the Troop Level Merit Badge Counselors Unit Commissioner District Committee Council Committee

11. Troop Status & Awards Our most prized award is our District Camping Award (which we have won 3 years in a row!) We have a 100% success rate on our outings over the last 2 years.

12. Credits