Troop 641 Operating Guidelines
1. Structure
- We will establish and maintain a clear leadership structure using the Patrol Method from Senior Patrol Leader to new scout
2. Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Involvement
- The Scoutmaster is responsible for training.
- Only trained scoutmasters may be directly involved in scout leadership training, troop meetings and camping programs.
- The Scoutmaster selects and trains all Assistant Scoutmasters, and has the authority to remove an adult leader from direct involvement with the boys.
3. Non-Scoutmaster Involvement
- Adults must not do anything that the Scouts can do themselves.
- Involvement is from the sidelines, not through interaction with Scouts.
- Adults should not interfere with the functioning of boy leaders, even if they make mistakes.
- We will leverage parent professional backgrounds, skills and strengths.
4. Commitment
- A High level of commitment from Scouts is expected.
- Scouts are accountable for the success of their Scouting careers.
- Scouts are expected to attend troop meetings and campouts.
5. Advancement
- Advancement is the by-product of character development through full participation in the Scouting programs.
- Advancement to rank of Eagle is a difficult and challenging endeavor, reflective of extraordinary effort and character development.
6. Programs
- Our programs will be exciting and engaging to scouts of all ages.
- Our programs are of the highest quality and innovativeness.
- There will be extensive boy-led planning for all programs.
- We will foster a spirit of competition and excellence, resulting in awards and recognition.
- Our programs will push the Scouts to the Wilderness, experiencing the outdoors in its natural environment.