THE ORDER OF THE WET SOCK ROSTER

THE ORDER OF THE WET SOCK RESOLUTION

Founded by William Schumacher (Eagle Scout, 2018)

WHEREAS, Troop 835 of Chapel Hill, North Carolina recognizes the concept of Type 2 Fun, defined as any fun that is NOT fun at the time that it occurs, but is very fun when told as a story at a later date; and

WHEREAS, Type 2 Fun is an excellent vehicle for demonstrating cheerfulness and bravery, both of which are character traits listed in the Scout Law; and

WHEREAS, Some trips and outings undertaken by the Troop will be largely defined by Type 2 Fun.  Now, therefore, let it be …

RESOLVED, That Troop 835 establishes The Order of the Wet Sock (T.O.W.S.), a society to recognize all Scouts’ [and Scouters’] perseverance in the face of Type 2 Fun; and

RESOLVED, That Scouts and Scouters will be inducted into T.O.W.S. upon completion of a trip or outing that has been determined by adult leadership to be defined largely or primarily by the occurrence of Type 2 Fun. Though Type 2 Fun can be experienced on an individual basis, the bonding inherent in a group experience is required for induction into T.O.W.S.; and

RESOLVED, That Inducted Scouts and Scouters will receive a T.O.W.S. patch for each such trip attended, that may be hung from the right pocket of a BSA field uniform, or sewn onto a Troop 835 neckerchief, a BSA Jac-Shirt, or any civilian-wear item of clothing; and

RESOLVED, That T.O.W.S. has no meetings, fees, or additional obligations.  Nor does it bestow any privilege (secret, exclusive, or otherwise) to its members other than proof of grit, endurance, and bravery.  Bragging about personal accomplishments during T.O.W.S. outings is encouraged, as are puns when referring to the trip in question (i.e. “Damp Rainy Knob,” 2023); and

RESOLVED, That all members of The Order of the Wet Sock will have their first names and last initials immortalized on the roster above.

PASSED on this 27th day of the month of September, 2023.

BE IT SO ORDERED,

Ruth Heaton, Scoutmaster, Troop 835G

Nathan Harms, Scoutmaster, Troop 835B