A Parent

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A Parents Intro to Scouting

• Troop 39
• NE Georgia Council, BSA

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Welcome / Introductions

• Existing Troop 39 members
• Name
• Role in the troop
• New Parents
• Name
• Previous Scouting experience as a youth and as an
  adult

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Why are we having this meeting?

• To welcome you to the troop
• Overview of Troop 39
• Program Area
• Troop Committee
• Answer questions
• Complete paperwork

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Program Area

• Weekly Troop Meetings
• Typical Meeting Agenda
• Outings
• Summer Camp
• Equipment
• Rules of Engagement
• Discipline
• Troop/Parent Partnership

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Meetings

• Troop Meeting
• Monday evenings 700pm 830pm
• Year round
• Patrol Leaders Council (PLC)
• Monday following an outing 700 pm 800 pm
• Court of Honor
• Awards ceremony to recognize boys for their
  accomplishments
• Held two or three times a year
• Annual Planning
• Held in August
• Plan out outings for 12 months

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Typical Troop Meeting Agenda

• Opening (700 pm)
• Brief announcements
• Trip Information
• Skill Instruction
• Patrol Meetings
• Game
• Detailed Announcements (around 820pm)
• Closing / Cleanup (830 pm)

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Uniforms

• Field (class A) uniforms to be worn at Meetings,
  Courts of Honor, Scoutmaster Conference, Board of
  Reviews and when traveling to and from scout
  outings
• Activity (class B) uniform for all troop
  activities unless specifically exempted, campouts
• Uniform inspection held periodically
• Used uniform closet
• Registered adults should wear uniforms as well

• Field Uniform
• BSA shirt w/ appropriate insignia
• Slacks/Shorts
• Belt, Socks
• Pen, Paper
• Name Tag
• Closed toe shoes
• Activity Uniform
• T39 T-shirt (red)
• Pants/Shorts
• Socks
• Closed toe shoes

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Outings

• Monthly (10-25) not including food
• Annual Health and Medical Record required
• Permission Slip Required for each outing
• Equipment lists
• Learning what you actually need is more valuable
  than the list
• Share as much gear as possible with patrol-mates
• Low impact philosophy (Leave no Trace)
• Varied experiences
• Backpacking
• Car camping
• Biking, Rafting, Caving, Climbing etc

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Equipment Needed (scoutdirect.com)

• Backpack beginner external frame
• Sleeping bag - 20 degrees
• Sleeping pad
• Boots
• Water Bottle
• Mess kit (plate/bowl/spork)

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Grubmaster

• Member of the Patrol who shops for food
• Each outing will have a food fee
• Collected from boys prior to outing
• Number of meals x 2.50/3.00
• Grubmaster shops for food selected by patrol

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2012 Troop Outings
Date Event Trip Coordinators
March 24-25 Wilderness Survival / Camp Rookie I Mark Stevens
April 27-29 Backpacking / Camp Rookie II Garth Ruhlin / Bill Snyder
May 18-20 Battle of Resaca Mark Strozensky / Open
June 17-23 Summer Camp - CRM Mark Stevens
July 20-22 Whitewater Trip (Rafting/Canoeing) David Bird / Open
Aug 20-22 Caving Open
Sept 22-23 Patrol Outings/Young Harris Hike Patrol Leaders/ASM Mike McFadden
Oct 19-21 Cycling Mike Goode / Tracey Harrity
Nov 9-11 Backpacking Open
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Adults on Troop Outings

• Registered Leader
• Youth Protection Training Two deep
• Trained ASM preferred
• Drivers
• Info for Tour permit
• Year/Make/Model of vehicle
• Everyone needs a seat belt
• Drivers License Number
• Insurance Liability Limits 50K/100K/50K

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Summer Camp

• Logistics
• Camp Rainey Mountain Clayton, GA
• June 17 23, 2012 (Sun-Sat)
• Scout fee is 265
• Adult fee is 150

• Boat-load of summer fun
• Obtain early rank requirements
• Adults are welcome and needed
• Contact
• Mark Stevens
• 770 886-9315
• mdstevens_at_bellsouth.net

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Not Permitted

• Cell Phones
• IPods, MP3 players, etc
• Gameboys, PSP, Wii, etc
• Sheath Knives
• Tobacco, Alcohol, Illegal drugs
• Fireworks
• Throwing rocks, sticks etc..
• Physical contact

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Campouts Rules of Engagement

• Boys will camp in Patrols
• Learn leadership
• Take on responsibility
• Will get direction from SPL or ASPL
• Adults will camp in a Patrol (Geezer)
• Need to have taken Youth Protection Training
• Help out with logistics and support
• Mistakes will happen, let the boys run the show

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New Scouts

• Assistant Scoutmasters
• Mark Strozensky
• Bill Hamilton
• TBD
• First Year expectations
• Attendance
• Campouts
• Advancement

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Troop Committee
Committee Chairman John Pirrello
Advancements Becky Ridings
Communications Amy Barish (until June)
Membership Angie McLendon
Treasurer Scott Tourtillot
Hutmaster Open
Outdoor/Activities Open
Chaplain Open
Webmaster Elizabeth Nicholson
Tour Permits Mark Stevens
Membership Joanne Seymour
Popcorn Judie Gafford
Troop Trailer Scott Fuller Randy Watson
UGA Football Sylvester Ridings
Advancement Assistant Open
Board of Reviews Mike McFadden
Landscape John Thompson
Fair Parking Anne/Don Hoover
Equipment Coord David Bird and Suzanne Tiernan
Starter Kit Open
VFW Activities Open
Merit Badge Coordinator Bill Hamilton
Summer Camp Mark Stevens
Turkey Shoot Dean Cole
Uniform Closet Donna Snyder
Community Service Open
Hutmaster Asst. Open
Swim Test Garth Ruhlin
Camp Card Jamie Ragen
Fundraisers Open
Meeting on 3rd Thursday of the month, 700 pm
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Communications

• Weekly Troop meetings
• Yahoo Group email
• Receive emails sent to the group - moderated
• Not a chat room intended to be for important,
  troop-level announcements.
• Website (www.troop39.net)
• Has information on upcoming activities as well as
  longstanding troop practices/policies
• Forms and items needing troop-wide distribution

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Membership

• Boys - required for all boys.
• Adults - required for all adult volunteers and
  Merit Badge Counselors
• Background check on adults

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Finances
Dues New Scouts Not Crossover New Scouts Crossovers Adults
w/o Boys Life 98.00 82.00 1.00 (transfer) or 17.00 (new)
w/ Boys Life (13) 111.00 95.00 24.00 (starter kit)

• Includes
• Registration, Insurance
• Awards, Operations, Equipment
• Starter Kit (Loops, Troop numerals, Name Tag,
  Class B, patrol emblem)

• The Troop 39 policy is that any Scout who has not
  paid dues may not receive any awards or go on any
  outings.
• Scholarship may be available See Mr. Pirrello

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Fundraisers

• cout Buck !
• Earned as part of each fundraiser
• Can be spent on troop fees, outings or at the
  Scout Store (receipt)
• Adults working fair parking, goes into boys
  account

• Major fund-raisers
• Popcorn (Fall)
• Fair Parking (Fall)
• Turkey Shoot (Fall)
• Camp Card (Spring)
• Other ideas welcome
• All these need an adult to be the coordinator in
  order for them to occur

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Annual Health and Medical Record

• Part A B
• Completed annually by all members
• Events less than 72 hours
• Part C
• Required if event exceeds 72 hours
• Activity is strenuous or demanding
• Signed by licensed health care provider
• Prescriptions
• Boys responsibility
• Adults can assist if necessary

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Scout Hut / Property

• 6 Patrol rooms
• Scoutmaster office
• Central Meeting room
• Restroom
• Outside area
• Outdoor Pavilion
• Park in front of building or along driveway, not
  in back

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Rank Advancement T39 Averages

• Scout 30 days
• Tenderfoot 6 months
• 2nd Class 12 months
• 1st Class 18 months
• Star 31 months
• Life 44 months
• Eagle 67 months

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Merit Badge Counselors

• Vocation, Avocation or Special Training
• Complete BSA Adult Application
• Complete Merit Badge Counselor Information
• Merit Badge Counselors are approved at the
  Council level
• MB application must be renewed annually (expires
  12/31)
• Youth Protection Training required
• www.meritbadge.com Excellent resource !!!

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Community Service

• Eagle Scout Projects
• VFW activities
• UGA Football
• Individual by Patrol
• Adopt a stream
• Hands Across Forsyth

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Adult Training Troop Committee

• Basic Training
• Adult Application
• Fast Start Boy Scouting (online)
• This is Scouting (online)
• Troop Committee Challenge (online)
• Youth Protection (online)
• Renewed every 2 years

Website https//scoutnet.scouting.org/elearning
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Adult Training Asst Scoutmasters

• What makes a trained leader?
• Adult application
• Youth protection (online) renew every 24 months
• Fast Start Boy Scouting (online)
• This is Scouting (online)
• Assistant Scoutmaster position specific
• SALT
• ITOLS

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Things to do

• Troop Registration Form
• Complete Youth Application
• Complete Adult Application
• Complete Troop Resource Survey
• Pay Dues
• Get Medical Record completed and returned
• Join T39 Yahoo Groups
• Review How to Protect Your Children from Child
  Abuse A Parents Guide with your son

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Resources

• READ THE PARENT GUIDE
• Scoutmaster Russ McClelland
• [phone]
• tmcclelland_at_bellsouth.net
• Troop Committee Chair - John Pirrello
• [phone]
• jpirrello_at_comcast.net
• Websites
• Troop www.troop39.net
• National www.scouting.org
• Council www.nega-bsa.org
• District www.etowah-bsa.org

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Reflection Discussion

• What did you learn that surprised you in this
  meeting?
• How is what we discussed different than your
  sons view of Scouting?
• What challenges will you be facing as a Scouting
  parent?
• How do you see yourself participating as a
  parent?
• Q A

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Backup
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How Merit Badges Work
Sign up to be a counselor!

• Select a Merit Badge of Interest
• Find a Buddy
• Find a Merit Badge Counselor (list in Hut)
  approved by Scoutmaster
• Meet with Scoutmaster to obtain Blue Card and
  Approval
• Obtain/Read MB Pamphlet
• Complete all Requirements
• Turn in Blue Card to Adv. Coord
• Awarded at Court of Honor

See www.troop39.net
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Rank Advancement

• A Scout Learns
• On Outings, at his own pace
• A Scout is Tested
• By Scoutmasters or Troop Guides
• A Scout is Reviewed
• By Scoutmaster then Board of Review
• A Scout is Recognized
• At Court of Honor

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Rank Advancement Procedure

• Check w/ Advancement Coordinator
• Show progress in handbook
• Schedule Scoutmaster Conference
• Attend Scoutmaster Conference
• One-on-one time
• Encourage next rank
• Prepare for BOR
• Attend Board of Review
• Dont forget, full class A uniform!
• Bring handbook to review
• Show signed book to Adv. Coord
• Receive Rank advancement

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Backpacks

• Simple low price your scout is growing quickly
• Most packs for young adults are external frame
  which are adjustable
• Save your money for when he grows in 2 years
• Scoutdirect.com offers discounted prices (50
  off) for scouts

Bryce Price 71.49
Red Rock 54.99
Zion Price 76.99
Torso length
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Sleeping bags

• For this area and our camping a 15-20 degree bag
  is fine
• Spend your money for a good bag to last scouting
  and beyond
• Items to look for low weight 2.5 lbs, small pack
  size, temperature rating

Slumberjack Baffin 20F Down Mummy Sleeping Bag -
Regular
Price129.99
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Sleeping Pad

• Small size
• Insulated for 15-20 degrees

Slumberjack Jr. Trekker Self-Inflating Camping
Mats Item Number 64416
Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Rectangular Pad -
Short 66in. x 20in. Item Number 24958
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Location of Camp Rainey Mountain
Camp Rainey Mountain Clayton, GA
Cumming, GA
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Camp Rainy Mountain Facilities

• 800 seat air-conditioned H. Randolph Holder
  Dining Hall
• Two Waterfront Facilities
• Rifle and Shotgun Range
• Archery Range
• Centrally located Shower Houses
• Two Chapels
• Eleven Program Shelters
• Climbing and Rappelling Tower
• Mountain Trails
• Adirondack Shelter in 10 Campsites

Food - Professional cooks manage our camps food
service.
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Summer Camp

• Program for New Scouts
• TNT Second Class (The New Scout Trail TNT)
• Swimming First Aid
• One additional course
• Program for Adults
• ASM Position Specific Training (SALT)
• Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills Training
  (ITOLS)

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Summer Camp

• Fees
• Scouts - 265.00
• Payments
• First Payment of 125.00 must be made by April
  11
• Second Payment of 130.00 must be made by May
  16
• Adults - 150.00
• Payment of 150 must be made by May 16

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Summer Camp

• Equipment
• Footlocker
• Duffle bag
• Class B T-shirts (At least 3). One shirt is
  included in your fees
• Complete Class A Uniform
• More information coming
• Summer camp parents meeting

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Equipment

• Troop Supplied
• Trailer
• Tents, Ground Cloths
• Stoves, Fuel
• Pots, Pans, Serving Utensils
• Lanterns

• Not Troop Supplied
• Backpack, Footlockers
• Sleeping Bag, Pad
• Toiletries
• Mess Kits, Cups, Water Bottles
• Food

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Scoutmaster Russ McClelland
Troop Committee
Charter Org VFW9143
ASM New Scouts Mark Strozensky Bill Hamilton
ASM Venture Patrols Garth Ruhlin
Assistant Scoutmasters (6)
COR Dave Scharlau
TC Chair John Pirrello
ASM Patrol Advisors (4)
ASM Patrol Advisors (6)
JASM James Thornton
JASM Andrew Pirrello
JASM Benji Barish
Patrol Leaders Council
Senior Patrol Leader Matthew Pirrello
New Scout Patrol
New Scout Patrol
New Scout Patrol
ASPL M. McClelland
Patrol Leader Black Dragons Greg Scharlau
Patrol Leader Bobcats JT Johnson
Caving Vikings
Patrol Leader Flaming Hawks Eric Scott
Troop Guide Norris Nicholson
Troop Guide Keenan Nicholson
ASPL Grant Allen
Troop Guide Nick Fuller
Troop Guide Josh Allen
Troop Guide Scott Mondell
Patrol Leader Scorpions M. Johnson
Patrol Leader Frogs G. Thompson
Patrol Leader Spartans Trevor Binning
Patrol Leader New Scout Patrol
Patrol Leader New Scout Patrol
Bugler
Historian Isaac Ridings
Chaplain Aide Scott Mondell
Scribe Dylan Stiteler
Librarian Thomas Previti
OA Rep Noah Ridings
LNT Trainer Jeremy Thornton
Quartermaster Christian Bird
Chief Quartermaster Nathan Stevens
Instructor
Instructor Alex Strozensky
Quartermaster Chris Tourtillott Harrison Carter
Webmaster B. Smallwood
Instructor Eric Strozensky
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Discipline

• Usually Youth Leaders will handle discipline
  initially. They will be taught methods of
  handling disruptions, in their training.
• Scoutmasters job is being consistent, firm and
  fair
• Establish ourselves as leaders and then, to the
  greatest degree possible, turn that leadership
  authority over to the Scouts
• Serious or recurring negative activity may
  require the Scoutmaster or other adult leaders
  involvement.

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