Troop 114

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Troop 114

• Weekly Meeting Guide

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Troop Meeting

• Before the Meeting
• Pre-Opening
• Opening
• Scout Instruction
• Inspection
• Patrol Corners
• Game
• Closing

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Before the Meeting

• Scribe takes attendance and collects permission
  slips.
• Treasurer, Scribe, designated Scout or adult
  collects money.
• Prepare for the meeting.

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Pre-Opening

• Starts at 700PM
• Senior Patrol Leader moves the flags into
  position. This will signal the Patrol Leaders to
  get their patrols into position.
• Patrol Leaders silently move their patrols into
  position. Use the scout sign until all are quiet
  and into position. No yelling Signs Up
• Patrol Leaders announce patrol attendance to
  Senior Patrol Leader. Cobras all present or
  Nick Gabriel missing from New Scout Patrol.
• Possible Patrol Report to the Troop. All New
  Scouts have completed Tenderfoot Requirements
• Scribe to verify and announce final headcount. If
  permission slips are due, then he will also
  announce who will be attending the trip.
• Senior Patrol Leader will call the troop to
  attention. Troop Attention

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Opening

• The Senior Patrol Leader will call up the patrol
  assigned to do opening closing.
• The patrol will come forward and stand in front
  of the troop. Patrol Leader will announce Scout
  Salute.
• The Pledge of Allegiance is then recited.
• Patrol Leader will announce Two
• Patrol Leader will select one of his members to
  perform the scout oath/law etc..
• Scout will announce Scout Sign recite oath/law
  Two Patrol will then move back into
  position.
• Senior Patrol Leader will then put flags back.

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Scout Instruction

• Pick a Monthly Theme. Communication,
  Backpacking, First-aid, etc..
• BE PREPARED
• Show an Instructional Video
• Words alone dont work
• Include Scouts from the Audience
• A Scout is Taught, A Scout is Tested, A Scout
  Teaches
• Demonstrations Knot tying, Injured carry,
  lashings, compass, bandages.
• Dramatizations Axe safety, for example, may be
  shown in a Patrol skit of "Tenderfoot Willie
  Brings His Axe to Camp" - Willie, of course,
  being shown by his Patrol pals how to use his axe
  correctly after having handled it in the most
  dangerous manner.  Any number of first aid
  dramas is possible.
• Discuss last trip. What went right, what would
  you change..

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Inspection

• Use the Troops inspection sheets.
• Completed sheets are returned to the Scribe.

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Patrol Corners

• Scout Instruction practice / utilization.
• Menu Planning
• Trip preparation
• Check each members progress toward his next rank
• Sign-off requirements
• Start a new patrol flag / Enhance a current one
• Make patrol neckerchief slides
• Work on the Knot Board
• Set patrol goals and objectives
• Make trail mix for the next hike
• Pack inspection
• Develop a patrol menu file with recipes and food
  lists
• Make model pioneering projects
• Plan a patrol outing and submit to PLC for
  approval
• Make individual first-aid kits
• Have an adult help with the Totin Chip
  requirements.
• Plan a patrol campfire for the next campout.
• Work on a merit badge requirement
• Practice orienteering a map and compass

• Learn to identify the snakes native to your area
• Practice leaf identification with leaves or flash
  cards.
• Learn the Philmont grace or the Outdoor code.
  Create a poster for the troop.
• Buddy up for advancement coaching.
• Develop a patrol slogan or motto
• Investigate a merit badge using pamphlet and
  requirements
• Write a new skit and practice it
• Clean pots and utensils
• Build personal camp stools
• Show and tell of useful camping / backpacking
  gear
• Make fire starters
• Create a patrol cookbook
• Practice setting up a tent blindfolded
• Construct model rockets
• Practice techniques for hanging bear bags
• Practice techniques for moving and carrying sick
  and injured persons
• Practice various ways of setting up flies and
  tarps
• Perform maintenance on bicycles
• Listen to / Read Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I
  Have A Dream" speech and discuss it with the
  Patrol.

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Game

• Optional
• Starts at 800 or later.
• Search the Internet http//www.inquiry.net/outdoor
  /games/ http//usscouts.org/usscouts/games.asp
  http//www.macscouter.com/Games/index.html
• Find New Stuff
• Keep it Safe
• Be Respectful

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Closing

• SPL will call the closing patrol forward.
• Two boys from the patrol will move the flags into
  position.
• PL or Scout will then perform closing.. Two..
• SM Minute, Announcements, Circle
• Assigned patrol will then move flags back.
• Optional snacks and refreshments.
• End of Meeting