- As stated in the Guide to Safe Scouting under Youth Protection and Adult Leadership, adults may never be alone with a Scout. "Two Deep" adult leadership is adhered to at all times.
- If an adult must smoke, please do so discreetly and out of the view of Scouts. Adult beverages are not to be used by adults on Scout outings.
Outing and Activity Policies- All activities require a signed permission slip. Be sure to return the permission slip with the money due (patrol dues for food will be collected and managed by the patrol). These will be handed out at the meeting and emailed.
- Be on-time for departures. We usually leave from the Church parking lot and do not wait for latecomers.
- Scouts will be returned to the parking lot following an event for pick-up by parents, unless otherwise noted beforehand.
- When there are not enough drivers, parents may be called upon to be a driver for a certain activity. This does not require you to stay.
Troop Policies - We make every effort to adhere to the BSA Guide to Safe Scouting.
- Once signed up to attend a Scout Outing, cancellation by a Scout of his intent to attend the outing must be done in advance. Even then, refunds can only be provided if expenses have not been incurred.
- Scout use of a knife, saw, and axe are only under the guidelines of the Tote and Chip disciplines and those stated in the Guide to Safe Scouting. A Tote and Chip card is required to use a knife, saw or axe. To earn the card, a Scout must demonstrate knowledge of how to use, handle and store a knife, saw and axe. Any careless use of a knife, saw, or axe will result in restriction on use or possibly the confiscation of the card.
- Matches and other fire starters are for use only in camping and backpacking situations under adult supervision. Any careless use of matches and other fire starters will result in restrictions.
- Use of fire of any kind is strictly prohibited in tents. Also, any aerosol products (hairspray, deodorant, insect repellent) are banned, as these can represent fire hazards as well as destroy the integrity (especially the water repellent capabilities) of the tents. Non-aerosol insect repellent containing DEET must be carefully managed around plastic and nylon products, including tents and sleeping bags.
- Sleeping cot tear holes in tent bottoms so these are not allowed in Troop tents.
- On outings, there is no food or drink other than water allowed in the tents. Trail snacks should be brought on backpack trips and campouts but must be properly stored.
- Scouts will participate in Patrol meals and Patrol cooking unless otherwise designated or permission for individual meals is specifically provided by the Scoutmaster.
- TV's, radios, tape, MP3/CD/DVD players, iPod's and electronic games are prohibited.
- Scouts are accountable for their behavior. A reasonable code of conduct is in effect during all meetings and Troop functions. If a scout is seriously disruptive, consequences can apply. The first incident will result discussion with patrol leaders and senior patrol leadership and is almost always managed at this level. Adult leaders will be engaged if necessary. Repeated or progressive infraction may require further action such as a conference with the Scoutmaster, Scout and parents and/or requiring a parent to come on the next outing that the Scout attends to observe and assist. Serious infractions of policy can result in the Scout being asked to miss the next outing. There are levels of accountability where safety is concerned or laws are violated that will result in dismissal from the Troop.
- Drug and alcohol use or possession will result in expulsion from the Troop. Tobacco product use or possession is not allowed and considered a serious infraction.
- All Scouts should respect the property of others and that of the Troop. Should any willful destruction of Troop equipment occur, the Scout will be expected to replace what was damaged and the Scout will face appropriate consequences.
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