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REGULAR ACTIVITIES AGENDA
Meetings
* Troop Meetings are weekly at the Our Lady of Lourdes, our Charter Organization (on Route 58 Main Street in center Carver) at 7:00 P.M on Wednesday evenings. The meetings are generally held in the Fellowship Hall and will last about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Each meeting begins with posting of the colors, Pledge of Allegiance and reciting of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law.
* Camping trips and special council events are announced and planned for at the weekly meetings. Merit badge classes are also held during weekly meetings.
* The will be two annual Troop Courts of Honor (May and November) and special Troop Eagle Courts of Honor as needed.
* Special trips will be allowed following parental consent on a general permission slip. Parents are always invited to participate and observe the troop’s activities.
Attendance and Behavior
* Weekly Troop meetings are an integral part of Scouting and youth should attend all meetings to receive full value of the program.
* Attendance and payment of Monthly Dues will be taken at the beginning of each meeting.
* Preparation for an upcoming event is all important. Please be sure that scouts are at the meeting prior to any weekend activity for last minute changes.
* Parent(s) or designated adult are encouraged to participate on campouts and other special events. Parents are also asked to attend the regularly scheduled Troop (Parents Advisory) committee meetings usually held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 P.M.
* It is important that absences be communicated to the Scout Leadership in advance to aid in planning and materials as well as to receive current program information.
* Disruptive or unacceptable behavior (including but not limited to taunting, bullying, hazing or inappropriate language and/or actions) at meetings, campouts or council and/or troop activities will not be tolerated and will be addressed by the youth and adult leaders within the Troop. Disciplinary action for continued non-adherence to policy may result in loss of leadership position and up to including removal from the charter as a registered member. Please refer to the Troop’s Conduct Disclaimer Form.
General
* Scout functions will be scheduled to begin and end at specific times. Scouts are expected to be present when an activity begins and leave promptly upon completion.
* Scouts should wear Class A (BSA scout uniform) or Class B (Troop shirt) uniforms at all times unless otherwise specified. For certain outdoor activities, Class C uniforms (civilian)will be deemed acceptable.
* Scouts are expected to pay monthly dues and to participate in Troop designated fundraisers. This will provide scouts with the necessary funds to participate in activities.
Summary
Scouting Builds Tomorrow’s Leaders
Scouts learn new things, discovering and mastering new skills, gaining self-confidence, and developing strong friendships. In the often confusing and troubling world in which today's young men live, Scouting is even more important as a haven—a place where a young man can find acceptance and support from friends when he needs it.
Scouting Provides Adventure
Scouting helps fulfill a youth's desire for adventure and allows him to use his vivid imagination while taking part in skits, games, field trips, service projects, outdoor activities, and others. There is adventure in exploring the outdoors, learning about nature, and gaining a greater appreciation for our beautiful world.
Scouting Helps Develop Interests and Skills
Scouts learn many useful things; they develop ability and dexterity, learn to use tools and to follow directions. Rank Advancements and Merit Badges encourage them to qualify in subjects such as conservation, safety, physical fitness, community awareness, sports, religious activities, and others. These interests may become a hobby or even a career later in life.
Scouting Teaches Youth to '`Reach Out"
Scouting provides opportunities for youth to "reach out" into a wider community while still keeping a link with more secure foundations such as the home, religious organization, and school. It helps them become full members of their communities as they take part in service projects and other community-related activities. They get to know their community better and recognize the importance of good citizenship.
Scouting Teaches Responsibility
Scouting teaches scouts to "earn their own way" through participation in fundraisers and paying their monthly dues. This responsibility also translates into accomplishment as they see the "fruits of their labor" when camping or receiving rank advancement or earning a merit badge.
Scouting Provides a Year-Round Program
Scout Troops are rechartered every year and members are registered for a year at a time. We meet from September through July taking time in August for special events and planning the new year. This means that they are entitled to a full program of fun and activities. July is time for summer camp. This is a week long retreat where many opportunities exist including outdoors activities. Since everyone has more free time during the summer, it is a great time for Scouting.
Scouting is FUN. JOIN TODAY !!!!!
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