Organization The Troop is run by the “Patrol Method.” Simply put, the boys form patrols of no more than eight boys per patrol. The scouts are elected into leadership roles, including patrol leader and assistant patrol leader. These individuals have the responsibility of organizing the patrol for activities and meetings. The patrol leader will take part in the monthly Patrol Leader Council (PLC) with the senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader and assistant junior scoutmaster and the scoutmaster, where decisions are made regarding Troop pursuits and activities. It is through the implementation of the Patrol Method that the boys run the Troop. Scouts handle most of the operation of the Troop and all Scouts should respect the chain of command. Outings & Meetings The Calendar for each year is planned by scouts during leadership planning session in August and presented to and approved by the parent committee. The activities that are coming up are noted on the yearly Calendar. Scouts should be encouraged to review the Calendar and plan accordingly. Updates will be handed out at meetings and sent out via email.  Regular attendance at both meetings and events is stressed as important. Since elected leaders typically have responsibilities at scout gatherings, it is important that they attend the meetings. If for good reason attendance is not possible, a scout in a leadership role should notify the Scoutmaster well in advance. Troop meetings are typically scheduled the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the We typically schedule one outing per month. The PLC plans each outing. Please check with your son and check your email for updates. Most of the outings will be overnight backpacking trips or campouts. In addition, during the summer we will attend two summer camps (one week at Geronimo and one week at another Scout camp) and conduct one weeklong 50-mile backpack trip. We will engage in several service projects that benefit the community or our sponsoring organization during the course of the year. We strongly encourage all the boys to participate in these efforts. Community service efforts not only bring an intrinsic sense of reward to the participant, but also fulfill service requirements needed for each rank. Additionally, the efforts often assist fellow scouts in completing their Eagle project, a requirement to achieve the rank of Eagle. A "Court of Honor" will be held twice yearly, in September and March. At that time Scouts will be recognized for rank advancement and the merit badges they have earned. We will help the parents of Eagle Scouts plan an Eagle Court of Honor. All requirements for Eagle rank must be completed in order for the Scout to participate. Please contact the Scoutmaster early to plan an Eagle Court of Honor. |
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