1. Our Troop - Troop (Unit) 71, Plandome, NY
- Theodore Roosevelt Council / Shelter Rock District
2. Leadership A. Scout Leadership - Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
- Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders (ASPL)
- Patrol Leader: leads Patrol of Scouts
- Troop Guides: guide new Scouts with transition into Troop
- Other Positions of Responsibility
- Practice Patrol Method
- Scoutmaster
- Assistant Scoutmasters
A. Rank: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, Eagle - Each rank has requirements located in the Scout Handbook
- Read the materials for each requirement and "be prepared" to do as instructed with Scout or Adult Leaders
- Get requirements signed off: Star, Life and Eagle can only be signed off by Scoutmaster; all other rank requirements can be signed off by Senior Patrol, Troop Guides, Instructors, Patrol Leaders (First Class or above only), Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters
- Once requirements are done, ask Scoutmaster for Conference and Board of Review a week before Advancement Night
- Awarded at Court of Honor
- Family members cannot sign off
- Ask for assistance from leaders
- Keep track of camping, events and service
- Over 130 covering variety of different topics
- 21 badges needed for Eagle Rank (including 13 required badges)
- Can be earned anytime; on own, at council or summer camp
- The Blue Card: ask Scoutmaster for blue card and Merit Badge Counselor contact info
- Awarded at Court of Honor
4. Troop Activities
A. Troop Meetings - Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:45 when public school open
- Opportunity to work on ranks, practice skills, play games, compete, watch presentations, etc.
- Check weekly agenda; Service Patrol duties
- Bring Scout Handbook
- Attendance taken
B. Camping - Announced throughout year
- Often Eagle Service Projects
D. Other Events
- Annual Dinner, Day Hikes, Museums, High Adventure, etc.
5. Miscellaneous - Scout Handbook: label inside and out; get cover; bring to meetings; read ahead
- Scout Binder: keep track of Rank and Merit Badge cards in clear slots
- Uniform: Class A vs. Class B; wear neckerchief over collar; how not to lose slide
- Practice skills always
- Borrow gear if need be; label gear and clothes with permanent marker
- Do for yourself, but get help from Scouts
- Check website (www.plandometroop71.com)
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