Scout OathOn my honor, I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country,To obey the Scout Law, and to help other people at all times,

To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout LawA Scout is

Trustworthy,Loyal,

Helpful,Friendly,

Courteous,Kind,

Obedient,Cheerful,Thrifty,Brave,

Clean, andReverent.

Scout MottoBe Prepared

Scout SloganDo a good turn daily.

Aims of Scouting

Growth in moral strength and character

Participating citizenship

Development in physical, mental, and emotional fitness

Methods of Scouting

Ideals Oath - Law - Motto - Slogan

Patrols Peer groups-elected representation-activities Outdoors Fun – excitement – leadership laboratory Advancement Self-reliance-ability to help others-challenge Adult Association Image-role model-example

Personal Growth Good Turn-service projects-religious emblems

Leadership Development Leadership instruction and practice Uniform Commitment to aims-identity

Adminstrative organization of Scouting

National CouncilChartered by Congress, four regions

Professional staff – Volunteer directors

Local CouncilChartered by the National Council

A specific geographical areaProfessional staff – Volunteer Leaders

Scouting DistrictA geographical area within the council

Professional staff – Volunteer committeeDistrict Commissioner and Unit Commissioners

Chartered OrganizationChartered by the local council

“Owns” the troop, appoints a CORCOR recruits the troop committee

Troop committee recruits Scoutmaster and assistants

THE SCOUTA boy 11 to 17 years old. A member of a patrol.Elects Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader

THE PATROL6 to 8 Scouts who work together.

Led Patrol Leader

PATROL LEADERS COUNCILAssembly of patrol leaders

Senior Patrol Leader presides.Plans troop activities.

YOUTH LEADERSSenior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leaders,

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster,Assistant Patrol Leaders, Scribe, Librarian,

Quartermaster, Troop Guide, Instructor,Chaplain's Aide

Troop Organization

Troop Organization

The troop committee, which is the troop's board of directors,

supports the troop's adult and youth leaders in delivering a quality program to the troop's Scouts.

Troop CommitteeMission Statement