Boy Scouts of America Troop 346

1. Boy Scouts of America Troop 346 Welcomes New Scout Parents to Troop Orientation “Building Leaders Since 1970”

2. Troop 346 Welcomes You!

3. Troop 346 Welcomes You!

4. Troop Resources • Troop Handbook – online at website • Troop Website – www.Troop346.org • User name = “Troop346”, PW = “camping” • Troop email list • Monthly Parent Meetings • Each Other

5. Other Resources • www.scouting.org • www.northernstarbsa.org • mustang.nsbsa.org • usscouts.org • myscouting.org • GOOGLE!

6. Troop 346 • Boy Run Program • Camping • Advancement • Strong Parent Participation • Four main areas of emphasis:

7. Boy Scouts – A Boy-Run Program • Program Planned and Run by Scouts • As Scouts advance, they assume more responsibility • Allowed to learn from mistakes • Adult Leaders & Parents support the scouts, but “don’t do it for them” • “Never do for a Scout what a Scout can do for himself” • Boys Organized by Patrols of 6-10 Scouts • Probably Two New Scout Patrols this year (7-8@?) • Patrol Guide(s) assigned to guide new scouts • Scouts will usually tent and eat by Patrol "The patrol system leads each boy to see that he has some individual responsibility for the good of his patrol” Sir Robert Baden-Powell

8. TroopOrganization BSA National - Northern Star Council - Mustang District Charter Organization Institutional Head Charter Organization Rep Troop Committee - Chair Advancement Treasurer …Other committees Scoutmaster Assistant Scoutmasters Adults Scouts Troop Leadership – Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) Asst. SPLs, Quarter Master, Librarian, Scribe, Historian, Chaplin’s Aide, Instructors, Troop Guides… Patrol Leader Asst. Patrol Leader & Patrol Members … Patrol Leader Asst. Patrol Leader & Patrol Members Patrol Leader Asst. Patrol Leader & Patrol Members

9. Uniform • Scouts wear uniform for all scouting events • Troop provides: Neckerchief & slide, “346”, Shoulder Loops, Patrol Patch, & Handbook • Also Merit Badge & Rank Patches when earned • Acquiring Uniforms • Uniforms available for sale at scout shops • Northern Star Council runs periodic uniform exchanges (see their website). • Troop 346 has some uniform pieces in limited sizes and quantities (mostly pants) "The uniform makes for brotherhood, since when universally adopted it covers up all differences of class and country.“ Sir Robert Baden-Powell

10. Official Uniform (Class A) • BSA Shirt with shoulder loops and appropriate patches • Troop 346 BSA Blue Scarf with some type of scarf slide • Leadership Patrol may substitute a Bolo for the scarf • Boy Scout Belt • Web belt or Boy Scout leather belt • Dark socks • Official BSA green socks if wearing shorts • Pants must either be green or khaki in color • Not blue jeans, track pants, or sweat pants • Uniforms required for most Meetings, Scoutmaster Conferences, Boards of Review, Courts of Honor • Un-official Class B Uniform is Blue Troop 346 T-Shirt • Typically worn when working or camping

11. Equipment • Scouts need sleeping bag & eating utensils • Troop provides most non-personal items • Use checklists for packing • Take your time buying other equipment • Borrow, • Shop sales, • Ask around for suggestions • Label EVERYTHING

12. Financial • Scouts re-charter each year in December; • $15 in 2011 • +$12 for Boys Life • +$50 per year from Wreath Sales • Financial Assistance available • Additional fees collected during the year for camping fees, food, & other expenses. • Everything can be covered by fundraising opportunities.

13. Scout Accounts • Profit from fundraisers deposited into individual “Scout Troop Accounts” • Troop Account can be used for any Scout Expenses; equipment or campouts • Troop Fundraising Opportunities • Flower Sales – early Spring • Minnetonka Summerfest Concessions • Wreath Sales – late fall • Other opportunities may be offered

14. Scout Participation Important • Troop encourages active, involved, boys • Well rounded scouts routinely participate in: • School Work • Family Activities • Church Activities • Sports & Other Youth Activities • Troop meetings not usually mandatory • However: Involvement = Advancement

15. Scout Advancement • Requires Scout Initiative • (With adult encouragement) • Scout advances at his own pace • Scout works on requirements • Scout has requirements signed off • Often by an older Scout • Scout Schedules a Scoutmaster Conference & Board of Review “Scouting is a game with a purpose.” Sir Robert Baden-Powell

16. Scout Ranks • Skill Ranks • [Scout] • Tenderfoot • Second Class • First Class • Leadership Ranks • Star Scout • Life Scout • Eagle Eagle

17. Rank Advancement Process • Do the work or demonstrate skill • Have the requirement signed off • Scoutmaster Conference • Board of Review • Court of Honor

18. Do Work & Get Signed Off

19. Scoutmaster Conference & Board of Review

20. Court of Honor

21. Troop Meetings • One or Two Troop Meetings a month • One usually includes next campout prep • Monthly Troop Leadership (TLC) meeting • Scouts with Leadership Positions • Scouts in charge of last & next two events • Three Courts of Honor a year • Fall, Winter, Spring • Everyone • Occasional Troop Service Projects • Monthly Patrol Meetings suggested

22. Adult Meetings • One Parent Committee Meeting a Month • One District Roundtable per Month • September - June • Scoutmaster Roundtable • After Scout TLC meeting • Annual Calendar meeting (volunteer!) • Usually in July • Adult Training available: Classes & Online

23. Camping • Troop 346 puts the “Outing” in Scouting • Troop 346 tries to “camp” once a month • Includes Old Favorites & New Opportunities “A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room.”Sir Robert Baden-Powell

24. Canoe Campout

25. Hiking Campout

26. Biking Campout

27. Gun Safety Campout

28. Shelter Campout

29. Cabin Campout

30. Ski Campout

31. Other Winter Activities

32. New Scout Campout – April 15-17 • At Camp Sacajawea in Apple Valley • Meet Friday at church, probably 5:00 pm • Scouts should eat dinner before coming • Probably trailer packing on Thursday evening • Set up Camp • Scout camp by Patrols • New Scouts have a Patrol Guide & Mentors to help them set up camp & cook • Have Cracker Barrel (Snacks) & Campfire • Sleep overnight in tents

33. New Scout Campout - Saturday • Scouts rise & shine • Prepare breakfast & cleanup • New Scouts attend “classes” • Learn many Scout & Tenderfoot rank skills • Lunch • More Demos • Prepare for…..

34. Scout & Family Pig Roast

35. New Scout Campout - Sunday • Scouts rise & shine • Prepare breakfast & cleanup • Pack everything up • Back to the church before noon

36. May & June Activities • May 2: Spring Court of Honor • May 21-22: Farm Campout • June 3-5: Ripley Rendezvous • June 11-12: White Water Rafting campout • June 20: Bowling Meeting • June 25: Summerfest Concession Fundraiser

37. Many Point Scout Camp July 24-30 (Week 1)

38. Many Point – Sunday Morning • Meet at church and travel by school bus • Stop in Park Rapids for lunch

39. Many Point Scout Camp • NW of Park Rapids • Voyager Camp Area • Fort William & Two Harbors Campsites first week (Ft. Bill only 2nd week)

40. Set Up & Swim Qualification

41. Sleeping at Many Point • Scouts sleep in Many Point wall tents • Two scouts to a tent, • Scouts sleep on cots • NEED mosquito netting • Tents grouped into patrols

42. Eating & Cooking at Many Point

43. Many Point – First Year • First Year Scouts attend one week • July 24 – 30 this year • Older scouts have option of second week • First Year Scouts camp with their First Year Scout Patrol • First Year Scout Patrols are assigned a Patrol Guide to help them function

44. Monday – Friday Typical Day • 6:15 am Reveille • 6:15-8:15 am Personal Prep., Breakfast, & Cleanup • 8:15-8:30 am Troop Assembly, Flag Ceremony, & Announcements • 8:30-8:45 am Camp Assembly & Announcements • 8:45-11:20 am Merit Badge Class & First Class Adventure • 11:20-1:00 pm Lunch & Cleanup • 1:00-4:00 pm TROOP ACTIVITIES • 4:00-5:00 pm First Class Aquatics • 5:00-7:00 pm Dinner & Cleanup • 7:00-9:00 pm Free Time for Activities

45. Free Time Activities

46. Saturday – Pack & Leave

47. QUESTIONS?