| Objectives The major objectives of the scouting program are: * Participating in citizenship * Growth in moral strength and character * Development in physical, mental, and emotional fitness These objectives are spelled out in the Scout Oath and Law which are: (Oath) On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the scout law; to help other people at all times, to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. (Law) A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent To promote these aims Troop 316 provides opportunities for the boys to experience and learn through the outdoors program. This program includes: campouts, hiking trips, canoeing trips, and other functions that help the boys grow into young men. Registration New boys just joining our troop must complete an official BSA registration form and medical form. Current registration fees are $10 a year for youth and adult. Where else can you join a national organization for under $20? Your son will also have an opportunity to subscribe to the scouting magazine for boys, �Boys Life� whenever he registers. Enclosed in the magazine are various articles of interest and importance about scouting and life. Scout Books Each scout must purchase a copy of the latest edition of the Boy Scout Handbook, and Boy Scout Requirements Book. These two books contain all the information your son will need during his tenure as a scout. The Handbook covers all aspects of scouting from camping to citizenship. The requirements book lists the requirements for each rank, and gives the requirements for the 120 merit badges offered by the BSA, along with the requirements for most of its special awards that can be earned. Uniform There are two classes of uniforms worn by the troop. The first and most important is the Class A uniform. The required Class A uniform consists of an official BSA shirt with the proper insignia (a guide is on the inner flaps of the handbook.) Other uniform parts are encouraged but not required, except the merit badge sash when three merit badges are earned. The class A uniform is to be worn to all troop meetings, courts of honor, boards of review, traveling to and from an activity, and at any other time deemed necessary by the scoutmaster. The uniform is a symbol of scouting and it should be treated with respect. Proper wearing and care of the uniform is expected at all times. The class B uniform consists of the wearing of the troop shirt or any other boy scout related shirt. It is to be worn during service projects, camping trips and any other function deemed necessary by the scoutmaster. |
| Organization The Troop is organized into the following groups: The Chartered Organization: the civic or community group that sponsors the troop in our case New Rocky Mount Baptist Church The Troop Committee: The Troop Committee will consist of a registered Chairman, at least two other registered adults all other registered adult Scouters, and all interested parents as organized by the Chairman to support the needs of the Troop and forms its policies. A member of the committee may also serve as an "Assistant Scoutmaster" if he so desires. The Scoutmaster can not, and is not to be expected to handle all Scout activities by himself. It is therefore desirable that two or more adults act as "Assistant Scoutmasters". The Scoutmaster Corps: The Scoutmaster Corps is composed of the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster(s) and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster(s) The Patrol Leaders Council: The body of junior leaders that plan and execute the troops yearly program plan The Scoutmaster Corps: The Scoutmaster Corps is composed of the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster(s) and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster(s) The Patrol Leaders Council: The body of junior leaders that plan and execute the troops yearly program plan Patrols: The patrol method was developed by the founder of scouting Sir Robert Baden Powell. He explained it as a group of six to eight boys of similar age and experience that undergo the adventures of scouting together. Everything the boys will do will be done by the patrol method. Each Patrol elects its own Patrol Leader and assistant. Scouts can be moved between patrols at the discretion of the Scoutmaster Patrol Leaders Patrol Leaders are the backbone of the patrol method. They are elected by and from the boys of each patrol, to run and organize activities involving the patrol. The patrol leader represents its patrol during the Patrol Leaders Council Meetings and sees that its interests are heard. The Patrol Leader reports to the Senior Patrol Leader. He will also appoint an assistant patrol leader to assist him in performing his duties. Senior Patrol Leader The Senior Patrol Leader is the top boy leader of the troop. He is elected by all the boys of the troop. The SPL is responsible for leading the troop program. He chairs the Patrol Leaders Council and may sit in on Troop Committee Meetings. Other Troop Positions: The troop wants to allow every scout the opportunity to have a leadership position in the troop. Everyone can�t be the patrol leader, but other offices are available. Troop Quartermaster is responsible for keeping up with the troops equipment Troop Scribe is responsible for taking up dues and recording attendance at all troop meetings. The troop scribe also takes minutes of the PLC meetings. Troop Historian maintains the troop scrapbook. He takes care of troop awards as well. Chaplain Aide assists the troop chaplain and prepares the Sunday services during campouts. He also encourages scouts to earn their religious emblem. The Troop Librarian maintains the troop Library. He is responsible for the checking out of all materials |
| Troop 316 Parent Guidebook |
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