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Meet Troop 420
Troop 420St. John Roman Catholic Church
Carroll DistrictBaltimore Area Council
History of Troop 420 Chartered for 43 continuous
years– Actually older, but a break in the charter
Sponsored by St. John Catholic Church, Westminster, Md.
Previous Scoutmaster – Hank Reinhardt – 24 yrs
Currently 42 scouts – Various faiths– Various schools
• (St. John, private, public, home-schooled)– Ages 11-17
Mission Aims· Character Development – To build self-reliance, self-discipline, self-confidence and self-respect
· Citizenship – To foster love of community, country and world, along with a commitment of service to others and an understanding of democratic principles.
· Personal Fitness – To develop social, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual fitness and physical health that will stay with a Scout for the rest of his life.
It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people, and in other ways to prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are found in the Boy Scout Oath and Law.
Scouting is A Values Based
Program
AIMS Are Delivered ByMethods
IdealsPatrolsOutdoor ProgramsAdult AssociationAdvancementPersonal GrowthLeadership DevelopmentUniform
Cub/Boy Scout Differences
A Boy Scout Troop is NOT structured like a Cub Pack
We give the boy’s the chance to try and learn things, and make mistakes in a safe environment
Cub/Boy Scout Differences
Boys have more responsibility– Planning, packing, setting up camp, cooking,
activities– Scout is responsible for initiation of
advancement– Parents cannot sign off on items they have
completed. Adult Leaders (SM, ASM, or Troop Leaders (SPL, ASPL, Troop Guide, Patrol Leaders) are the only persons in the troop that that can sign off individual items in your handbook.
“An invaluable step in character training is to put responsibility on the individual.” Robert Baden-Powell
They might not do it the way you would do it, but ‘is the job being done?’
Troop Leadership
Troop Committee
Jack Lusby, Chair Al Schultz, Advancement Parents of Scouts Parents of former scouts
Adult Scout Leaders Chris Joneckis, Scoutmaster Joey Dell, Assn. Scoutmaster Colin Sehr, Assn. Scoutmaster Nick Wagman, Assn. Scoutmaster Joe Worthy, Assn. Scoutmaster Hank Reinhardt Scoutmaster Emeritus
Advancement
Integrate merit badges & rank advancement into troop program
Troop has merit badge counselors 22 Eagle Scouts since 2001
Advancement Principles Personal growth is the prime consideration in
the program Learning by doing - EDGE Method Each youth progresses at his own rate A badge is recognition of what a young person
is able to do, not just a reward for what he has done
Advancement encourages Scouting Ideals
New Scout Program New Scouts form New Scout Patrol
– Under direction of ASM and Troop Guide– Integrate into existing patrols for campouts
Parents Orientation Requirements and orientation completed prior to
scout camping - Select summer camp with a New Scout Program Integrate into troop patrols
in about 10 months ~Second Class rank
Outdoors Outcome Three Quarters of
SCOUTING is OUTING Improved Physical Fitness Growth in ability to take
care of themselves A sense of communion with
nature Greater appreciation for the
outdoors
Outdoors
Mixture of fun, educational, historic, & scouting skills trips
Troop 420 has a trip each month except December, Some recent weekend trips:
– Climbing, Shooting, Wilderness Survival, Dover AFB, Calvert Cliffs, Caving, Scouting Competitions, Skiing, Winter Cabin Camping, Backpacking, Hiking
Outdoors June & August extended trips
– June - (5 day) - canoeing, cycling, whitewater rafting
– July - Summer Camp (7 day) – Scouts decide on summer camp
– August - Regional (9 day) – Adirondacks, Northeast, Southern NC/SC, Canada
Outdoors
High Adventure trip each year to National Scout Base
Older scout trips– (14 yr & up)– Beach Jam – Fall 2012
Outdoors
Advancement happens at outings– We have time for
advancement– Advancement is designed to
be done outdoors Adventure happens at outings
– This is why the Scouts join a troop
Scouting happens at outings Fun and companionship
happens at outings
Trip Guidelines• Scout methods and youth leadership
• SPL is in charge• Mentored by SM, ASM and identified
adults – Adult Troop Guides• Parents cannot attend
• Adults can attend, but in a role other than a parent – an adult
• Separate camping areas when possible• Adults formed into a patrol – lead by
example• Youth Protection and STAND Protection
required• Family camping trip, where parents are
parents and camp as a family
Finance Costs
– Dues - $3 month– Troop trips - weekend trips – usually $20– Other troop trips typically ($60-$220) with subsidy (see below)
Fundraising– Required fundraisers– Optional fundraisers – fund scout accounts – pay for higher cost
trips (summer, ski, high adventure)
Troop Subsidy Program – Combination of service hours, required fundraising activities
(e.g., spaghetti dinner, X-mas tree sales), attendance at camping and troop meeting
– Subsidizes substantial portion of select troop trips • Ski trip, summer trips including scout camp
Troop 420 Scoutmaster’s Goals
1. Emphasize Boy Lead Troop2. Strengthen Patrol Method3. Develop Scout Leadership
Leadership Development Develop Scout Leadership & Positions of Responsibility Training & Mentoring
– Main Job of Scoutmaster, ASMs, & selected adults– Troop training after patrol elections– Carroll District ITLC trained - 8 scouts – Council NYLT trained – 1 scout
Troop 420 Scouts have served on Council and National Scout Camp Staffs
Parents Requirements
Complete the requirements– Youth Protection, STAND
Be a Good Role Model– Model the Scout Oath and Law in our own behavior
Support youth development– Let them continue skills at home – cooking– Get them to meetings & campouts– Please have scouts gather & pack their gear - oversee this activity
if needed
Support youth leadership development Volunteer in the Troop
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