Troop 106 Adult Orientation

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Troop 106 Adult Orientation

• February 3, 2004
• www.troop106.net

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Mission Statement

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

Scout Oath On my honor I will do my bestTo do my
duty to God and my countryand to obey the Scout
LawTo help other people at all times To keep
myself physically strong,Mentally awake, and
morally straight.

• Scout Law
• A Scout is
• Trustworthy
• Loyal
• Helpful
• Friendly
• Courteous
• Kind
• Obedient
• Cheerful
• Thrifty
• Brave
• Clean and
• Reverent.

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Scouting basics

• Troop and patrol organization.
• Ranks Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class,
  Star, Life and Eagle.
• Merit badges - what they are, how they work.

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What Scouting is like with us

• 7 points define Troop 106s approach
• Boy leadership!
• Meetings, one hour each 3 - 4 times per month,
  emphasis on basic scout skills, merit badges,
  outing planning, leadership.
• Weekend outings once per month, emphasis on
  age-appropriate challenge, variety and fun,
  modest equipment, skills and confidence,
  leadership.
• Summer camp, spring break, summer high adventure
  opportunities.
• Venture activities age 13 and above.
• Balanced approach.
• Adult involvement.

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Boy leadership !
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Meetings 3/4 month
One hour each, 3 - 4 times per month, emphasis on
basic scout skills, merit badges, outing
planning, leadership e.g. --
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Weekend outings
Weekend outings once per month, emphasis on
age-appropriate challenge, variety and fun,
modest equipment, skills and confidence,
leadership.
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Summer camp, spring break
Great facilities, world-class adventure.
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Venture Scouts age 13
Compelling adventure and learning for seniors
(age 13 First Class rank).
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Balanced approach
Advancement, achievement with advancement, fun
with achievement.
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Adult infrastructure
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What life will be like until June

• March 2 first meeting for new scouts.
• Meetings March - June make Tenderfoot, a few
  Second Class tasks, field-craft training from
  older boys.
• March 27-28 Shake-down campout with new
  scouts, Quantico.
• April 3-11 Venture Sailing, Florida Keys (older
  boys).
• April 17-18 Camping (with cycling or hiking).
• May 15-16 Canoeing on the Rappahannock.
• June 12-13 Camping in Shenandoah Valley.
• June 27 - July 3 Summer Camp.

And finally, Questions and Answers !!!