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When and where are troop & patrol
meetings?
Troop & patrol meetings are held from 7:00 to 8:30 PM each Monday at the Fruitdale Grange corner of Parkdale and Rogue River Hwy.
How does the troop communicate with
scouts and families
The troop communicates via e-mail & Facebook. The Scoutmaster/Committee Chair sends emails to the scouts and parents. Patrol leaders will contact the scouts in their patrol as needed via phone. Scouts should receive a call or text by 7 PM the night before the meeting from their patrol leader. Patrol leaders will also contact scouts in their patrol for other activities as needed.
If there is no call by 7 PM Sunday then the Scout needs to call his Patrol Leader. If he is a Patrol leader he needs to contact his Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) or the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL).
How can I find out the events and
date that the troop is planning?
The Troop has a committee meeting the last Monday of the month and there will be Parent meetings during Troop meetings, information will be available at that time. We also have a Google Calendar and Facebook events and chats.
How much are the annual dues?
Currently, Troop 22 annual dues are
1st Scout in family recharter fee. $120.00
Includes National Dues, Boy’s Life
The troop requires only one Boy’s Life per Scout household.
Additional Boy’s Life. $12.00
OA Dues (If you went through your Ordeal and wear your flap, you have committed to be a member. $40.00
Adult Scouter. $84.00
National Dues
Adult Scouter – Dual Registered, $0.00
If you pay to register with another unit as your main registration, there is no fee.
What is Youth Protection Training? Do I need to take it?
We would like all adults to have Youth protection Training.
Youth Protection Training instructs adults in the steps BSA requires to keep our youth safe. It covers a variety of subjects including rules of contact, recognizing and preventing abuse, safe travel, camping, equipment, privacy, and many other subjects. You will learn the rules which all adults in the Scouting program are required to obey. All registered adults and those who have contact with youth are required to take Youth Protection Training and remain current by retaking it every two years. This includes any adult who camp with the Troop, drives Scouts to and from campouts or events, or works with Scouts in any capacity (including Merit Badge Counselors). Anyone can take Youth Protection Training – you do not have to be a registered leader. Begin your training by visiting
Turn in your certificate of completion to the troop Youth Protection, Health and Safety officer.
How can parents help with Troop 22?
Parents can help in many ways. We welcome your participation.
Troop Committee
The committee handles the business aspects of the troop, supporting the Scoutmaster and the troop program by doing things that the boys cannot do for themselves. There are a number of different committee positions, such as secretary, equipment coordinator, training coordinator, or Treasurer (to name a few) that require volunteers from the parents. Most positions can have a “shadow” who can assist the primary officer and learn the job. Committee members who are registered with the BSA also serve on boards of review. All parents are welcome to attend the monthly meetings of the troop committee, which meets monthly to discuss the business of the troop and provide support to the program. Parents are welcome to register with Boy Scouts of America.
Assistant Scoutmaster
If you are interested in working with boys, helping them learn to lead and run their troop, speak to the Scoutmaster about becoming an assistant Scoutmaster. Assistant Scoutmasters support the Scoutmaster in various ways including working with patrol leaders and appointed youth leaders in helping them learn their jobs (but not doing it for them!). Assistant Scoutmasters are required to attend position-specific and outdoor leader training offered by our council.
Parents help by Transporting and being chaperons, Helping the boys shop for their patrols and helping to take care storing and packing grocery's for scout outings when needed.
Parents can also help by remembering that we are a Boy Led Troop, and letting their son fulfill his requirements on his own is an important part of the growing experience.
What equipment does my son need to
start out?
He won’t need to purchase a lot of gear to begin his adventure in Boy Scouting. The most important requirements are a sleep system ( cold weather sleeping bag and ground pad), His Scout hand book, note pad, pencil, mess kit and his ten essentials.
Ten essentials are the following and along with his scout handbook, note pad and pencil, go with the scout on all of his outings.
Pocket knife
First-aid kit
Extra clothing
Rain gear
Water bottle
Flashlight
Trail-food
Matches and Fire starters
Sun protection
Map and compass
It’s also helpful to have a backpack to carry everything in. (An old school backpack should work fine.) Troop 22 can provide all other equipment, such as tents and stoves.
Are there fund-raising opportunities?
Yes, in addition to Council fundraisers (popcorn, candy), we are invited each year to participate in 23Screams Haunted Corn Maze, Boatnik and Christmas tree pickup.
What is a Scout Account?
A Scout account is a fund held by the troop but belonging to the Scout, which can be used to pay for Scouting activities and related expenses. A Scout earns money for his Scout account by participating in fundraising activities. Money can also be deposited into the Scout account for convenience. The Scout account can be used to pay for campouts, summer camp, dues, troop t-shirts, merit badge classes, and Scout-related purchases such as merit badge books and other publications. An account is established for each active Scout and adult Scouter. The troop treasurer can tell you your balance at any time.
How do Boy Scouts differ from
Cub Scouts?
Even though Scouting is a continuum from Cub Scouts up through Boy Scouts (and on to Venturing), there are major differences between Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting.
In Cub Scouting:
Parent volunteers plan the pack program and run the meetings and activities
Boys work on advancement in step with others in the same grade or age
Family members participate in pack meetings and go on outings
In Boy Scouting:
The Scouts plan and run the troop meetings, campouts and outings
Parent volunteers train the boys to lead and manage their troop
Other parent volunteers provide support in doing things that the boys cannot do, such as drive to campouts, maintain bank accounts and purchase equipment
Boys advance at their own pace individually, not in step with other Scouts
It is very important to understand the differences between the two programs and the new role of a parent in a Boy Scout troop. No longer responsible for the “heavy lifting,” parents fall into a more relaxed role where the primary responsibilities are maintaining safe conditions and providing support. There is a very good summary of adult responsibilities in the Scoutmaster Handbook and Troop Committee Guidebook, available from any Scout shop.
Your role toward your son also changes. You should encourage him to take full advantage of all Scouting has to offer, but when in a Scouting environment, you don’t participate along with him. He grows in character and leadership by being with his patrol and participating in its activities. You watch from a distance and observe. If he leaves his patrol during a troop meeting or on a campout to come and ask you questions, you should advise him to ask his patrol leader instead. He’s learning to rely on himself and his peers and needs your support.
Is the uniform different?
You probably already have most of what’s needed! The official Scout uniform consists of the tan uniform shirt (probably the same one he’s been wearing in Webelos), with olive green shoulder loops instead of blue; the official Boy Scout pants or shorts with belt (there are several styles including zip-offs); official Boy Scout socks if shorts are worn (again, there are several styles); appropriate shoes of leather or canvas, and a Troop 22 neckerchief and slide. Hats are optional and are worn outdoors only. All Cub Scout insignia except Arrow of Light and his religious emblem (old rank patches, compass points emblem, pack and den insignia and Webelos colors) are removed (and the red vest is not worn). While the complete uniform is preferred, the Scout should wear as much of it as he owns, with insignia correctly displayed. You can always purchase the pants and socks later.
For most activities, such as during campouts and at most troop meetings, an activity t-shirt with troop insignia is worn instead of the uniform – but not just any old shirt! He needs to look like a Scout!
Who provides my son with his rank and
merit badge patches?
The Troop provides basic troop insignia and all rank and merit badge insignia as part of his annual dues payments. This includes the troop neckerchief, the 22 patch, his patrol patch, and his badge of office if he holds a position of responsibility (such as patrol leader). When a Scout advances in rank, he receives his new rank badge at the end of the troop meeting, and is formally acknowledged again during the next troop court of honor. Merit badge patches are generally presented at courts of honor, although the “blue card” (merit badge record card) that indicates his finishing a merit badge is given to him by his merit badge counselor when he completes the badge (and the official date he earned the badge is the date the counselor signed the card).
Who keeps track of the activities that my son participates in?
All nights of camping, miles hiked, advancement dates, hours of service in troop-sponsored projects, and miscellaneous events are recorded in the Troopmaster database. Merit badge applicant records (blue card), as well as rank advancement cards, and special award cards should also be kept by the Scout in a safe place. This documentation may be required to document the Scout’s advancement to Eagle Scout. The Scout should also record his service hours, camping nights and hikes in his Boy Scout Handbook.
What is a Scoutmaster conference?
When a Scout is finished with the requirements for his next rank, a Scoutmaster conference is required. Along with a board of review, these are Scouting’s method of ensuring the Scout’s experience is a good one. In a Scoutmaster conference, the Scout meets one-on-one with the Scoutmaster*, usually at a troop meeting or a campout. The Scoutmaster will go through and review to be sure that the Scout’s book is signed off properly and will review with the Scout many of the requirements he has gone through. The Scoutmaster will also talk about the requirement which speaks to living the Scout Oath and Law in his everyday life. If the Scoutmaster feels that the Scout is ready for this advancement, he will sign the Scout’s handbook. If the Scoutmaster feels that there are any deficiencies, they will be clearly outlined with what needs to be done to correct them, and a follow-up conference date will be set.
After a successful Scoutmaster Conference, the next step is for the Scoutmaster to notify the advancement coordinator that the Scout is ready for his board of review, and the Scout should confirm his review date with the advancement coordinator.
The Scoutmaster Conference should be carefully prepared for, and the Scout is expected to be wearing his complete Field Uniform, or as much of it as he owns, with insignia displayed correctly.
*In some cases, Scoutmaster conferences will be conducted by an Assistant Scoutmaster. Examples are if the Scoutmaster is absent, if there are a large number of advancement candidates, or if the Scout is the Scoutmaster‘s own son. We employ every measure to ensure that a Scout’s advancement is not delayed unnecessarily.
What is a Board of Review?
The Board of Review is a conference with members of the troop committee who are not Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters or the boy’s parents. Boards of review are normally
scheduled during a troop meeting, but can also be conducted at a campout or summer camp if there enough committee members available. A board of review typically follows a Scoutmaster Conference for rank advancement, but may also be requested by the troop committee for other reasons, such as to find out why a boy is not advancing.
Although the Scoutmaster normally notifies the advancement coordinator when the Scoutmaster conference is complete, the Scout needing a board of review should confirm his appointment at least one week before the requested board date. This is done by the Scout, not by the parent.
The board will spend a few minutes with the Scout discussing the things he had to do to earn this advancement, as well as the Scout’s general feelings about the troop, the program, his goals, etc. This allows for the Scouts to be able to openly discuss issues with people they can trust, as well as to be sure that the troop has a quality Scouting program in place. He will not be re-tested on any requirements, but may be asked how he completed them. For example, for the cooking requirement, he could be asked what foods he prepared and how he did it.
As with the Scoutmaster Conference,
the Scout is expected to be in his
complete field uniform and have his handbook and a pen.
What is a court of honor? ( COH )
A court of honor is a ceremony held every few months to formally recognize Scouts for their achievements. It is a formal event (all in uniform) with families attending and usually includes a meal or refreshments and hospitality!
What is the Order of the Arrow? (OA)
The Order of the Arrow is the BSA‘s National Scouting Honor Society. OA members exemplify brotherhood, cheerfulness and service, and assist Scouting through camp
improvement projects, service to units, and assistance with council and district events. Scouts are elected to the OA by fellow youth members of their troop, and must have met certain requirements including achieving First Class rank and experiencing a minimum number of nights camping.
Should I call someone if my son can’t
be at a meeting? If so, who?
Well, yes and no. Your son needs to make that phone call. Everything is a learning experience, even this simple act. He should contact his patrol leader. If he is a patrol leader, he should contact his assistant patrol leader (so he can fill in) and the senior patrol leader.
If my son has an issue with another
Scout, how should I handle it?
It really depends on the nature of the issue. Your son’s first and most important leader is his patrol leader. In general, he should discuss the problem with his patrol leader, who may want to involve the other Scout. The patrol leader may also want to involve the senior patrol leader. (In such cases, the senior patrol leader could ask the Scoutmaster for advice.) We always try to have the youth leaders handle their own issues if at all possible.
You may wish to inform the Scoutmaster of issues or problems your son is having, and the Scoutmaster would work with the youth leaders to arrive at a resolution.
Sometimes, if it’s friction between members of a patrol, a Scout may be better off switching patrols, especially if he has friends in other patrols. This is handled among the boys, and the senior patrol leader notifies the Scoutmaster that a Scout is changing to a different patrol.
The troop committee and unit commissioner can serve as a resource in cases where there are ongoing behavior problems, but these are usually best handled between the Scout, his parents and the Scoutmaster.
Of course, if any issue ever involves conduct that endangers personal safety (either the Scout’s own or that of others), the process skips directly to the adults. Any adult seeing unsafe behavior should step in and stop it immediately, and then refer the issue to the Scoutmaster.
What medical forms are required for
Summer camp?
The Boy Scouts of America requires that each youth member have on file with the troop a completed Annual Health and Medical Record form, updated annually. The same form is used by both adults and youth. The form has four sections:
Parts A and B provide basic health information on the participant and is required for all outdoor activities such as weekend campouts.
Part C requires a physical exam by a doctor and is required for long-term camping (over 72 hours) such as summer camp.
Part D is required for longer-term high adventure activities such as BSA‘s Philmont, Sea Base and Northern Tier bases.
The physical examination must be completed annually for all participants – both youth and adults, and the form is valid until the last day of the month of the following year in which the exam takes place. For example, if you have your physical on May 3, 2015, the form is valid until May 31, 2016.
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