We, the Committee, Scoutmaster Council, and Parents
of ELCOR Troop 155 agree that the following contract to be a manifesto
consistent with the traditions of The Boy Scouts of America, and agree that the
conditions stated in these pages are merited in order to maintain the integrity
of the scouts, parents, and leaders of ELCOR Troop 155, and The Cradle of
Liberty Council of The B.S.A..
Furthermore, we agree that in order to infuse the
basic values of Boy Scouting upon our children we must abide by these
conditions, and carry them out for generations of Scouts to discover. That failure to do this could threaten the
traditions, and values of ELCOR Troop 155.
Therefore, it is our duty as parents, leaders, committee
members, and friends to present this contract as a script for the well being of
our children and for ELCOR Troop 155.
ARTICLE 1:0 - CONTRABAND
I) Any
scout caught possessing, selling, trading, or using any type of ILLEGAL shall
be suspended for the next 3 camping events.
A second offense carries with it a 6 month suspension from camping
events and immediate dismissal from the occurring event that the offense takes.
(I.E.: If the troop is on a camping event during
which a second offense takes place. The
scouts, parents will be notified to come pick up their
child. NOTE: Distance, travel time and/or expense of travel, in that case will
not be the responsibility of Troop 155). A
third offense will mean permanent expulsion from all Troop activities.
II) The
Following may be considered “Contraband”:
1) Tobacco
(if under 18) including: Chew, Snuff, Cigarettes, or Cigars
2) Alcohol, or alcohol containers
3) any illegal drug, or
substance or device used in the consumption of an illegal drug or substance
4) Fireworks, Firecrackers, or any combustible or
flammable substance not intended for relevant camping use.
5) Knives
(sheathed, serrated, or larger than hand)
6) Sling Shots, BB guns, wrist rockets or any device
used to expel a projectile that could potentially damage property or cause
bodily harm.
7) Any implements used in the vandalism of property,
including, spray paint, paint pens, markers, paint ball guns, and paint or
smoke grenades.
8)
Firearms
9) or any substance that under the discretion of the
S.M.C. may be considered contraband.
ARTICLE 2:0 - BEHAVIOR
I) Any
Scout who intentionally harms, threatens, or endangers the well-being of
himself or those around him may be reprimanded at the desecration of the S.M.C..
II) Any
Scout caught in the act of breaking and entering and/or trespassing of any
structure, building, or entity of private ownership shall be reprimanded at the
desecration of the S.M.C..
III) Any
Scout involved in any unauthorized[1]
activity during, after or en route to a sanctioned scouting activity shall be
reprimanded at the desecration of the S.M.C..
IV) Any
scout who deserts his unit, or wanders off for any length of time without
verbal, or knowledgeable consent of the S.M.C shall be reprimanded at the
desecration of the S.M.C..
V) Any
scouts who attempts to mimic, or mock another scout, scout leader, or parent,
verbally or physically shall be reprimanded at the desecration of the S.M.C..
VI) Any
scout who willingly attempts to wrongfully manipulate another scout into any
such mentioned behavior shall be reprimanded at the desecration of the S.M.C..
ARTICLE 3:0 - OPERATIONS
I) FEES
A) Each
scout, and his parent or guardian agree to pay all fees, as set by the troop committee,
in full, and on time.
SUCH FEES INCLUDE:
1) Registration (payment made upon new enrollment
only)
2) Bi-Annual Dues paid in January and September ($100
per/Yr)
3) T-shirt Fees of $5.00 per shirt (minimum 2 shirts
per scout)
4) All Camping Fees ($25)
A) Scout will not attend event unless fees are paid 2
weeks prior to event.
ARTICLE 3:0 - OPERATIONS
II) TRANSPORTATION and PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
A) TRANSPORTATION
Each parent must provide transportation to 2 camping events
throughout the camping year (Sept- June). Dates will be coordinated
periodically throughout the year in order to provide adequate time for the
necessary arrangements to be made. In the event a parent needs to change or
cancel a date, it is asked that 2 weeks notice be given, and 24 hours in the
case of emergency. Tentative camping schedules will be handed out in the
beginning of the camping year and updated periodically at bi-yearly parents
meetings. and can be accessed at http://www.geocities.com/elcor155/index.html
B)
PARENTS MEETINGS
We
would ask that at least one parent or guardian of each scout to attend the Bi-yearly parents
meetings held in September and January.