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September 15, 2011

Annual Parents Meeting. September 15, 2011. Scoutmaster’s Agenda. Welcome 2011 - 2012 Program 2011 - 2012 Objectives 2012 & 2013 Summer Camps Troop Finances Adult Recruitment. Scoutmaster’s Agenda (cont). Child Protection Parents’ Commitment High Adventure Programs Questions & Answers

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September 15, 2011

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  1. Annual Parents Meeting September 15, 2011

  2. Scoutmaster’s Agenda • Welcome • 2011 - 2012 Program • 2011 - 2012 Objectives • 2012 & 2013 Summer Camps • Troop Finances • Adult Recruitment

  3. Scoutmaster’s Agenda (cont) • Child Protection • Parents’ Commitment • High Adventure Programs • Questions & Answers • Friends of Scouting Presentation

  4. 2011-2012 Program Events

  5. This Years Objectives • Attendance • 65% attendance at Camping Trips • 70% attendance at Troop Meetings • Troop Gear • Inspect all troop gear before packing up from camping trip • Pack Shed upon return from trips immediately • No Patrol Gear Preparations days • Advancement • 85% of all new Scouts attain first class by 2nd summer • Program • Six campfires that follow the campfire planner and use the 5 S’s of good campfires • Competition designed so younger scouts can compete equally • Calls to Patrol Leaders by Tuesday. Calls to Patrol Members by Wednesday

  6. 2012 & 2013 Summer Trips • 2012 – Camp Storer – New Hampshire • July 26 – August 5 • Planning under way • 2013 Canada (Tentative) • Haliburton Scout Reservation

  7. Adult Recruitment • Troop is in need of adult help in many areas • Bull Roast – Immediate and Future • Patrol Advisors • Other fund raisers • Assistant Scoutmasters & Committee Members • Short Term Projects

  8. Child Protection • Criminal Background Checks for All Direct Contact Leaders • Child Protection Policies of the BSA followed • Scout and Adult Training *** • Time to tell Video • Preview Showing for Parents

  9. Our Parent’s Commitment • Support Son’s Advancement & Participation • Transportation - Two Short or One Long per year • Support Fund Raising Effort • Bull Roast – October • Citrus Sale – November / December • Pancake Breakfast - February • Car Wash-A-Thon – June • Enjoy Scouting with your Sons

  10. Fundraising • Two Door to Door Activities - Car Wash & Citrus • Need Participation in all the efforts • Scouts are expected to participate in theirs. • Short Duration - High Profit • Need Everyone Involved for Success • Every Family Sell a Table? Bull Roast - 1st Event - October 22nd Imperative that Everyone Helps!. Goal of 500 People at the Roast

  11. High Adventure Programs • Northern Tier Bissett, Canada • 1 Crew - July 2012 • Ray Palmer / Ken Krach - Trip Leaders • Philmont Scout Ranch, NM • 1 Crew - July 2012

  12. How to stay informed • www.Troop497.org • Be at troop meetings by 8:45 • Weekly Patrol Leader calls • Committee meetings • Troop Emails • Twitter – Follow “ScoutTroop497”

  13. Parent Concerns & Questions

  14. Friends of Scouting PresentationEric ChaseBaltimore Area Council, BSA

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