NEW MEMBER BASICS
Here is a little guide to start you on your scout journey!
UNIFORM
We follow the Boyscouts of America (BSA) uniform requirements which include:
Neckerchief and Neckerchief Slide
Insignia: Shoulder Loops, Unit Number, Patrol Patch, Council Shoulder Patch, World Crest Ring, and the World Crest Emblem
Scout Book
*Please refer to the troop for any additional patches or emblems for that particular patrol. Certain items may be purchased through other sources.
RANK ADVANCEMENT
There are four steps in the Scout BSA advancement procedure: learning, testing, reviewing, and recognition. Scouts will go through 7 rank advancements, Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class,First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle. Each rank has requirements to progress to next rank. Once the scout has met the Requirements and has met with an Adult Leader the Scout will have a Scoutmaster Conference to Prepare for the final step, the Board of Review that will be a test of skills and knowledge.
*Skills and Scout Knowledge may be studied independently outside of Troop and all testing requirements remain the same.
LEADERSHIP RESOURCES
Our Leadership team and Committee are made up of parents and amazing individuals of the Troop to help the advancement and expansion of our program. If you have certain skills, knowledge or certifications deeply consider how you can contribute. There are many positions in Leadership, Committee and Merit Badge Counseling. All of these are obtainable by taking the training courses online.