Troop 732

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WELCOME!
Troop 732 Lockmar Elementary
As Of 1 February 2004
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Introduction
This guide was developed to provide new Scouts
and family members with an overview of who we
are, and what we are all about. Some of the
information we have included can be used as a
general reference at whatever Troop your Scout
chooses as his "home". If after reading this
guide you have any questions, please come see us.
If you need more detailed information, please
ask for a copy of our Troop's Standard Operating
Procedures. Thank you for visiting. If we offer
what you're looking for, we would be excited to
have you join our Troop!
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Boy Scout-Webelo Program Comparison
Age Emphasis Skills Meetings
Boys aged 11-17 or those who have earned the
Arrow of Light or have completed 5th
Grade. Camping, hiking, and other fun outdoor
activities. Scouts begin to learn leadership
skills. They plan conduct their own meetings
and activities. Boy Scouts have weekly
Toop meetings usually have monthly outings.
4th 5th Graders (ages 9-10). Transition from
Cub Scout to Boy Scout. Webelos wear the
Boy Scout Uniform, go more places, and do more
on their own. Den Leaders, moms dads help
the Webelo with rank advancement. Webelos have
weekly Den Meetings and attend Pack Meetings
monthly.
Scout Led, Adult Led Adult Mentored
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Troop 732 Profile(as of 2/2004)

• 21 Year Charter with Lockmar PTA
• 35 Eagle Scouts (includes alumni)
• 30 Registered Scouts
• 34 Registered Scouters (Adult Leaders)
• 16 Registered Merit Badge Counselors
• 2004 Quality Unit

Motto We'll Challenge You!
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Troop 732 Promise
Provide a scouting program that is safe,
interesting, challenging,educational,and fun for
the scouts! The Aims and Methods of Boy Scouting
are the building blocks Troop 732 uses to deliver
our promise.
AIMS Moral Strength Character Citizenship Phy
sical, Mental Emotional Fitness
METHODS
Ideals Adult Assoc. Patrols Personal
Growth Outdoors Leadership Develop.
Advancement Uniform

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Meeting Place and Times
Troop 732 meets Monday evenings from 630 to 800
in the Lockmar School Cafeteria. Meetings are
not scheduled on nights the school is
closed. Scouts are required to be in uniform,
bring their Scout handbook, Log, paper, and pen
or pencil. Patrols meet by exception. Times and
locations are at the discretion of the Patrol
Leader. Every effort is made to schedule
monthly outings. Details are announced at Troop
meetings and information posted to our website. (
http//troop732.org )
Lord Baden Powell Founder of Scouting
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Uniform Requirements
Uniforms for the scouts and all leaders of Troop
732 are described as follows
1. Class A. Standard BSA uniform (shirt,
pants, belt, and socks BSA hats are optional).
Includes distinctive Troop 732 neckerchief. 2.
Activity/Field. Scout shorts or pants,
scout socks, and distinctive Troop 732 T-shirt.
At a minimum, Scouts and Scouters are required
to have a Class A shirt with all appropriate
patches, insignia, and distinctive neckerchief
within 30 days of joining the Troop. The
remainder of the uniform should be
purchased within 90 days. Exceptions/waivers can
be made when financial hardships exist.
Note - The uniform makes the Scout troop visible
as a force for good and creates a positive youth
image in the community. Wearing the uniform shows
each Scout's commitment to the aims and purposes
of Scouting.The uniform gives the Scout identity
and provides a way for Scouts to wear badges they
have earned.
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Uniform Requirements (continued)
Troop 732 Uniform wear criteria 1. Troop
meeting, Boards of Review, and Courts of Honor.
Complete Class A (w/sash if merit badges have
been earned). 2. Campouts. Travel to and from
the destination will be in the Troop
Activity/Field uniform. a. When not available,
the Class A will be worn. b. During overnight
campouts, any clothing (including hats) may
be worn provided the wear does not affect the
health and safety of the individual or other
scouts. c. Camporees. Troop Activity/Field
uniform Class A when directed. At no
time will a Scout or Leader be permitted to wear
any apparel item depicting vulgarity, profanity
or have anti-religious, sexism, or pro-drug
statements.
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Scout Shops

• There are many sources for purchasing scout
  items. Here are a
• few places you could try
• On-line, official BSA National Website
  SCOUTSTUFF.ORG
• Licensed/approved Scout shops in Brevard
• Ace Hardware, Babcock St, South of 1-95.
• Truner's Dept Store, downtown Melbourne.
• Brevard Scout Shop, Wickham Rd (Winn Dixie
  Plaza,
• off Sarno)
• "Previously Owned uniforms" (adult youth great
  for campouts!)
• Mantee District Round Table. Third Thur of
  every month.
• Contact Brian Boggs at [phone]
• Yard Sales
• Thrift Shops
• Hate Sewing? In addition to your local dry
  cleaners, Turners
• and the Brevard Scout Shop offers this service
  for a fee.

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Troop Equipment Items

• Troop 732 Equipment consists of a variety of
• camping/outdoor items that is stored and trans-
• ported in the Troop's trailer. Items include
• Patrol Kitchens (stoves, pots pans, utensils,
  etc.)
• Pioneer tools (ax, saws, picks, hammers, ropes)
  
• Lanterns
• Dining Fly
• First Aid Kit
• Personal Flotation Devices
• Tarps
• An additional trailer is used to haul
• Troop owned canoes.

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Troop Structure Youth Leadership the Patrol
Method
The Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) is the backbone
of any Troop. They meet monthly to plan, develop,
and execute the Troop's program. It is the Patrol
Leaders job to bring the interests of the Scouts
in their patrol to the discussion table. During
the PLC, the Scoutmaster and his assistants
provide guidance. The PLC consists of Senior
Patrol Leader (SPL) Assistant SPL Patrol
Leaders Quartermaster Troop Guide Librarian
Instructor Historian Junior Assistant
Scribe Scout Master Chaplain
(Qualifications for each position
is prescribed in the Troop SOP)
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Adult Leaders
Ms. Carolyn Elliott Lockmar PTA, Co-President
Mr. Jack Needham
Mr. Walter Gilbert, Merit Badge Mentor Ms. Terri
Messer, Outdoor Chair Ms. Jeanette O'Brien,
Secretary Mr. Basil Pappademetriou, Treasurer Ms.
Lisa VanVolkenberger, Advancement
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Adult Leaders (continued)
Mr. Rick Ostrow
Mr. Robert Balter, ASM At Large Mr. Junda Linn,
ASM At Large Mr. Lance Shapiro, First Class
Emphasis Ms. Cynthia Summers, Medical Coord Mr.
John VanVolkenberg, Eagle Mentor
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Advancement
After satisfying a few simple requirements, the
Scout Badge (first rank) is earned. Although
there is no requirement for Scouts to advance in
rank within a certain time frame, Scouts are
encouraged to attain the rank of First Class
within the first year. The Scoutmaster (SM),
Assistant SM (ASM),and youth members (approved by
the SM) can sign off requirements for the next
three ranks. Parents are discouraged from signing
their Scout's requirements. Before advancing to
each rank, a Scout must meet with the SM to
review his progress. Following the SM Conference,
the Scout goes before a Board of Review (BOR).
The board is not a test, but an opportunity to
review how he got where he is, and set goals for
himself. By interacting with his Scoutmaster,
Assistants, Committee, and adults at home, we
work to dispel the myth "adults just don't
understand!"
Eagle Trail
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Merit Badges (MB)
Each MB must be earned by working with a
counselor certified by the district and
registered with the counsel. The Troop maintains
a list of certified counselors. It is the
Scouts responsibility to make contact with
a counselor and initiate a MB Application ("Blue
Card"). The card is divided into 3 parts. Once
completed, copies go to the counselor, Scout, and
Troop Advancement Chair. After the requirements
are completed and results are recorded, the
badge is awarded to the Scout, along with a
certificate, during a Court of Honor. The
certificate and/or Scout copy of the Blue Card
serve as proof that the badge was earned. The
badge itself is not proof. In addition to the
Scout exercising individual initiative,
opportunities for taking MB workshops occur
during summer camp and district sponsored
events.
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Safety
Throughout all our activities, great care is
taken when organizing Troop activities. We make
a constant practice of the "Buddy System". Prior
to any activity involving elements of risk,
leaders consult the
Guide to Safe Scouting 2003 Edition A Unit
Leader's Guide for Current Policies and
Proceduresto Safe Activities - Preface -
The purpose of the Guide to Safe Scouting is to
prepare adult leaders to conduct Scouting
activities in a safe and prudent manner. The
policies and guidelines have been established
because of the real need to protect members from
known hazards that have been identified through
eighty-plus years of experience. Limitations on
certain activities should not be viewed as
stumbling blocks rather, policies and guidelines
are best described as stepping stones toward safe
and enjoyable adventures. Unit leaders should be
aware of state or local regulations that
supersede Boy Scouts of America policies and
guidelines. When considering activities not
specifically addressed in Scouting literature,
activity planners should evaluate the benefit to
the Scouting program versus the risk of injury.
The benefit side includes the question "Does the
activity further the aims and methods of
Scouting?"
Scouts receive basic First Aid skills for each of
the first three ranks. The troop offers and
encourages scouts and adults to become
certified in First Aid, CPR, and water safety
instruction.
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Parent/Adult Participation

• How can you help?
• Register as a leader. Work directly with the
  Scouts
• or become a member of the Troop Committee.
• Accompany the troop on overnight trips
  (campouts).
• Help with transportation to meetings, events,
  etc.
• Volunteer as a merit badge counselor.
• Offer any expertise that would be helpful to
  the troop.
• Attend the monthly committee meeting.
• Bring your family and attend your scout's Court
  of Honor.
• Most Important - be there for your Scout!
• Encourage him to set goals for himself, and guide
  him
• along the Scouting trail. Understand how the
  advancement
• system, patrol method, and leadership structure
• work. Keep in mind, the easiest way to learn
• about scouting is to get involved.

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Helpful WEB Addresses
http//troop732.org/
Troop Home Page
http//manatee.cfcbsa.org/
Manatee District
http//www.cfcbsa.org/
Central FL Council
http//www.scouting.org/
http// www.usscouts.org/
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Questions.....?
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our
Troop. Remember, if you would like to know even
more, visit our website, speak with an adult
leader or ask for a copy of our SOP. We hope you
have a great visit and encourage you to support
the BSA Program.