Troop 728 The Big Picture

1. Troop 728The Big Picture

2. Mission Statement The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

3. Value-Based Environment Scouting is a values-based program with its own code of conduct. The Scout Oath and Law help instill the values of good conduct and honesty. A boy who spends one year in a Scout troop will learn lifetime skills. He will learn basic outdoor skills, self-reliance, and how to get along with others. Scouting will prepare him to live a more productive and fulfilling life.

4. Troop 728 Values Boy-led Community service No bullying or hazing Faith & friendship

5. What Does Boy-Led Mean? The BSA's definition is that“empowering boys to be leaders” is the core of Scouting. A Boy Scout troop is a small democracy. With the Scoutmaster's direction, the boys are formed into patrols, plan the troop's program, and make it a reality.

6. Successful Troop • Troop calendar • Troop meetings • Troop activities • Patrol leaders' council • Public service • Outdoor activities

7. TROOP ORGANIZATION CHART for a Large Troop Scoutmaster Assistant Scoutmaster New Scout Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Assistant Scoutmaster Venture Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Senior Patrol Leader Patrol Leaders' Council Troop Guide New-Scout Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Venture Patrol Den Chief Assistant Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader Patrol Scribe Quartermaster Grubmaster Cheermaster Patrol Scribe Quartermaster Grubmaster Cheermaster Patrol Scribe Quartermaster Grubmaster Cheermaster OA Troop Representative Instructor Quartermaster Scribe Librarian Historian Chaplain's Aide

8. TROOP ORGANIZATION CHART for a Small Troop Scoutmaster Assistant Scoutmaster New Scout Assistant Scoutmaster Venture Senior Patrol Leader Patrol Leaders' Council Troop Guide New-Scout Patrol Leader Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Venture Patrol Den Chief Assistant Patrol Leader Quartermaster

9. Troop Positions • Senior Patrol Leader • Assistant Senior Patrol Leader • Patrol Leader • Assistant Patrol Leader • Troop Guide • Troop Quartermaster • Troop Scribe • Troop Historian • Troop Librarian • Instructor • Chaplain’s Aide • Den Chief

10. Troop 728 Adult Hierarchy

11. Troop Activities

12. Troop Costs

13. $ Fundraising $

14. First Steps • Register as adult leader, merit badge counselor, etc. • Complete and turn in the following (keep soft copies): • Youth Protection Training certificate • Medical forms (latest version) • Driver’s license info

15. Helping the Troop • Sign up as an Assistant Scoutmaster or Committee Member, and as a Merit Badge Counselor • Coordinate an outing or part of one: • Sign-ups • Medical forms • Organize an event • Court of Honor • Archery outing

16. Helping the Scouts • Please do the following: • Intervene in emergencies • Help scout to be prepared for meetings/outings • Set a good example • Please refrain from the following: • Directing scouts; rather consult Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you think scouts need additional direction • Doing tasks for scouts; rather encourage independence • Disciplining scouts; rather consult Scoutmaster if there is a problem

17. Help for Parents

18. Parent Resources

19. Questions

20. Thank YOU!