Tulsa Troop 10 - Home of the 2006, 2007, & 2009 Chili Cook-off Champions!

*Jan 20, 2007 – ~Non-Scout event – Paintball @ Incredible Paintball – 71st & Memorial -- Cost $20.00\n*Feb 9-10, 2007 – Tulsa Air and Space Museum lock in – 7pm – 8am – overnight in the museum – work on Astronomy or Space Exploration merit badge (or for Webelos – Astronomy belt loop) cost $25.00\n*Mar 16-18, 2007 … Camp ~McClintock, Bartlesville OK (Hiking and Woolaroc)…Cost $15.00\n*Apr 20-22, 2007 – Camp Will Rogers, Cleveland OK (shooting/repelling)… Cost $15.00\n*May 18-20, 2007 – Flint Ridge, OK Canoeing on Illinois River Cost $15.00\n*Jun 15-17, 2007 – Murfreesboro, AR – (Diamond prospecting)…leave early on Friday…Cost $15.00\n*Jul 8-14, 2007 – Summer Camp at Camp Alexander, Lake George CO…leave on Saturday (7/7/07) and return by Sunday 7/15/07. \n*Aug 17-19, 2007 – Beaver’s Den, Broken Bow (family campout) Cost $15.00\n*Sep 14-16, 2007 – Camp Garland – Webelos Invitational (Readyman activity badge) Cost $15.00\n*Oct 19-21, 2007 – Webelos Woods campout…Cost ???\n*Nov 16-18, 2007 – Devil’s Den State Park, Arkansas (Hiking and caving)…Cost $15.00\n*Dec 14-16, 2007 – TBA – Indoor activity, possibly in OKC\n

'Twin Arrows District Troop Information\n|Unit #:| Troop 10 |\n|Meeting Night:| Monday |\n|Meeting Time:| 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. |\n|Meeting Location:| Asbury United Methodist Church<br>Venue 68 -- Upstairs<br>6910 S. 101st E. Ave. Tulsa OK |\n|Scoutmaster:| Martin Cranke Phone #: 461-2569 |\n|Committee Chairman: | Pete Troxel Phone #:250-7582 |\n|Scout Master Email| mcranke@cox.net |\n|Comittee Charman Email| ptrox1@gmail.com |\n|Troop Website| www.asburyscouts.org |\n|Unit Size:| Large with 70 scouts, and 45 registered adults! |\n\n\n!Leadership Opportunities: \nTroop 10 is a youth led Troop. We believe in training strong youth leaders and supporting them in their leadership roles and decisions. \n\n|!Scout: |!Adult: |\n|Senior Patrol Leader and Assistants | Patrol Advisors/Assistant SM’s |\n|Troop Guide | Troop Committee, Boards of Review, etc. |\n|Patrol Leaders and Assistants | Merit Badge Counselors |\n|Quartermasters, Den Chiefs| Monthly Adult Meetings |\n|Chaplain Aides| Skills Instructors |\n\nTroop elections are held semi-annually for all youth positions. This gives numerous opportunities for all scouts to hold a leadership position. Parents are highly encouraged to be involved with their scouts' activities whether being a patrol advisor, committee member or merit badge counselor. Troop 10 has developed a strong program and committee. Troop 10 is a large troop with 60 Scouts. Asbury United Methodist Church is our Chartering Organization and is committed to supporting the Scouting Program. \n\n!Highlights of Yearly Activities: \nThe youth plan all troop activities with an Annual Planning Conference and monthly Patrol Leader Council meetings. We camp at least once a month, occasionally more with a high adventure camp-out in addition to troop camp-outs. Troop Camp-outs include: Shooting Sports, Climbing/Rappelling, Canoeing, Spelunking, Pioneering, Mountain Man Rendezvous, Hiking, and Backpacking. Troop 10 attends summer camp in June each year. \n\n!Other Information: \nAverage age: 13 ½ \nAll ages 11-17 \n4 active patrols \n2 trailer, Patrol Equipment, Tents, Rifles, Shotguns, Archery\nUniformed Troop \nSPL rank: Star/Life \n1-3 Eagles per year \nSupport Order of the Arrow activities

!!2010 Campouts\n* January 15-17 – Trapper’s Rendezvous & Cosmosphere (Hutchinson, KS)\n* February 5-7 – Winter Ski Trip\n* March 19-20 – Patrol Campout \n* April 16-18 – Climbing/Repelling & Shooting Sports Campout\n* May 14-16 – Patrol Campout \n* June 13-19 – Hale Scout Reservation\n* July 16-18 – Caving Campout \n* July 21-Aug 4 – National Jamboree \n* August 20-22 – Climbing/Repelling & Shooting Sports Campout \n* September 17-19 – TBD \n* October 15-17 – District Camporee\n* October 22-24 – Webelos Woods\n* November 19-21 – Climbing/Repelling \n* December 17-19 – TBD

__2010__\nFebruary 13, 2010 - District Pinewood Derby Race\nFebruary 21, 2010 – Scout Sunday Spaghetti Luncheon \nMay 31, 2010 – Avenue of Flags, Floral Haven Cemetery \nSeptember 17, 2010 - Operation Hope Banquet \nNovember 6, 2010 – Veteran’s Day Pancake Breakfast\nDecember 4, 2010 - 5th Annual “Webelos Activity Badge Fair”

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\n*Campout signup\n*Patrol Campout Duty Roster & Menu\n*Patrol Shopping List\n*Class 1 Health Form\n*Class 2 Health Form\n*Scout Personal Data Form\n*Adult Leader Personal Data Form\n*Merit Badge Counselor Application\n*Application for Merit Badge\n*Local Tour Permit\n*National Tour Permit\n*New Scout Checklist\nFor printouts of forms available online, go to http://www.scouting.org/forms\nor http://www.twinarrowsdistrict.org/forms.htm and click on the form you need.\n\n

We have several fundraisers throughout the year to finance the year’s program. The distribution of proceeds from each fundraiser will be determined before the fundraiser starts.\n* Blue & Gold (Jan) - Individual Scout Accounts - Chair - Joseph Schnetzer\n* Spaghetti Luncheon (Feb) – General Fund – Chair - Martin Cranke\n* Popcorn Sales (~Oct-Nov) – Individual Scout Accounts – Chair- Susan ~Kearns-Vernon\n* Wreath Sales (~Nov-Dec) – Individual Scout Accounts – Chair- Susan ~Kearns-Vernon\n* Pancake Breakfast (Nov) – Asbury Scout Leadership Foundation – Chair – Martin Cranke\n

There are many ways that you can help your troop provide the best program for your scout. Whether you volunteer to work directly with Scouts or helping out behind the scenes, you make a huge impact on the troop’s program.\n\nHow can you help? Here are a few ideas:\n\n''Assisting directly with the Scouts on an ongoing basis''\n* Leader (Chaplain, Merit badge councilor, etc,)\n* Assistant Scoutmaster/Patrol Advisor\n* Board of review coordinator/member\n\n''Helping directly with the Scouts in specific events or activities''\n* Event coordinator/event committee member\n* Pinewood derby coordinator/committee member\n* Service project coordinator/committee member\n* Camping trip participant\n* Banquet coordinator/committee member\n* Day camp coordinator/participant\n* Summer camp coordinator/participant/promotion\n* Merit badge counselor\n* Court of honor coordinator/member\n\n''Support: Administrative Role''\n* Advancement committee chair/member\n* Communications committee chair/committee member (Webmaster, PR, newsletter)\n* Secretary: recordkeeping, activity permits, meeting minutes, annual recharger activities\n* Treasurer/assistant treasurer\n* Youth Protection training coordinator\n* Life to Eagle coordinator\n\n''Support: Other''\n* Friends of Scouting coordinator (fund-raising)\n* Unit committee chair/member\n* Unit youth recruiter\n* Product sales committee coordinator/member\n* Promoter of district/council events to parents\n* Religious award committee coordinator/member\n* Trainer\n* District/council committee member \n* Transportation coordinator\n* Historian\n* Quartermaster (supplies)\n

\nRequirements: \n*Boys must be 11 years old or have completed the fifth grade, OR be a Webelos Scout who has earned the Arrow of Light Award.\n*Come to a troop meeting\n*Visit with the Scoutmaster\n*Fill out the Boy Scout application\n*Fill out the Scout Personal Information Form (Troopmaster)\n*Complete Class 1 Health Form\n*Sign up for any of the campouts\n*Purchase Scout Uniform\n*Purchase a Boy Scout handbook\n\n

*National BSA Site (http://www.scouting.org)\n*Indian Nations Council (http://www.okscouts.org)\n*Twin Arrows District (http://www.twinarrowsdistrict.org)\n*National Order of the Arrow (http://www.oa-bsa.org)\n*OA Ta Tsu Hwa Lodge 138 (http://www.tatsuhwa.org)\n*Boy Scout Rank Requirements (http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/advance/sitemap.html#rank)\n*Merit Badge Requirements (http://usscouts.org/usscouts/advance/sitemap.html#merit)\n*Current Boy’s Life Magazine (http://www.boyslife.org)\n*Youth Protection Online Training (http://www.scouting.org/pubs/ypt/ypt.jsp?p=i-00&c=488)\n*U.S. Scouting Service Project (http://www.usscouts.org)\n*Working w/Scouts w/Disabilities (http://www.boyscouts-marin.org/wwswd/wwswd.htm)\n*How To Do Knots \n*Scouter Magazine (http://www.scoutingmagazine.org)

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\n__Troop Meetings__ – every Monday night (except for Holidays) 7:00pm – 8:30pm at "VENUE 68" located just South of Asbury at 6910 S. 101st E. Ave. Tulsa, OK. Scout meetings are heald on the second floor.\n \n__Committee Meetings__ – held monthly on the designated Sunday afternoon/evening\n \n__Roundtable Meetings__ – held monthly on the second Thursday of the month at Church of Christ in Broken Arrow\n \n__OA Meetings__ – held the third Thursday on the month

Boy Scouts of America Troop 10 was chartered at Asbury in 1966. The troop has a rich history of teaching young men leadership and life skills while developing morals and values. \n\nThe Scout Oath reads, “On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty, to God and my country, and to obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times, to keep myself physically fit, mentally awake, and morally straight.”\n\nThe Scout Law reads, “A scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.” \n\nThese are more than just words; they are a way of life. Boy Scouting is a mission of the church. We instill the Scout Oath, Scout Law, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Word of God into the youth of our community which includes those who would not otherwise have the opportunity. While we do this in our weekly meetings, our true sanctuary is the great outdoors, the mountains and valleys, lakes and streams, and all creations of God!\n\nI am excited to present to you the statistics of Troop 10 since I became Scoutmaster in October 2004. This chart is a small indicator of the life inside Troop 10.\n\n| YEAR | Total Scouts in Troop | Total Adults in Troop | Total Service Projects | Total Service Hours | Total Campouts | Total Nights Camping |\n| 2005 | 4| 5| 6| 177| 9| 114|\n| 2006 | 7| 8| 10| 312| 9| 206|\n| 2007 | 11| 11| 28| 694| 10| 252|\n| 2008 | 18| 16| 30| 1116| 11| 347|\n| 2009 | 41| 21| 27| 1132| 18| 702|\n| TOTALS ||| 101| 3431| 57| 1621|\n \nOf course this would not be possible if it weren’t for the adult volunteers that give their time so graciously to provide this great program to our young men. I want to give them all a big “Thank You”! \n\nNext year, 2010, promises to be even more exciting. We already have confirmations from several area Cub Scout Packs that they are planning to join our troop. With growth comes opportunity. \n\nAs Scoutmaster, I would like to reach out to the Asbury community as we are in need of volunteers who would be willing to teach merit badges to our scouts. Merit badge councilors can be qualified to teach by profession, education, or just as hobbyist. Merit badges are required in the scout’s journey in becoming an Eagle Scout. They are designed to help scouts determine what career path they might choose as they become young adults. Some examples of merit badges are (list some of them to give them an idea) \n\nIf you would be interested in teaching one or more merit badge throughout the year, you may contact me at [[mcranke@cox.net|mailto://mcranke@cox.net]] or my home phone 461-2569. In addition, you can go to [[www.meritbadge.org|http://www.meritbadge.org]] to see a complete list of merit badges and their requirements. \n\nThanks to all for allowing me to be part of this great mission.\n\nMartin Cranke\n\nScoutmaster

__JANUARY 2009__\nJan 5 - Cross Over Team Practice 6:15pm\n@@color(white):Jan 5@@ - Troop Meeting (~Pre-Elections Meeting) 7:00pm\nJan 8 - Roundtable & OA Meeting 7:00pm\nJan 12 - Cross Over Team Practice 6:15pm\n@@color(white):Jan 12@@ - Troop Meeting (~Pre-Elections Meeting)7:00pm\nJan 16 - Campout\nJan 19 - NO MEETING\nJan 26 - Cross Over Team Practice 6:15pm\n@@color(white):Jan 26@@ - Troop Meeting (ELECTIONS) 7:00pm\nJan 31 - DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY\n\n__FEBRUARY 2009__\nFeb 2 - COURT OF HONOR\nFeb 5 - Venture Crew 10 Meeting 6:30pm\nFeb 9 - Cross Over Team Practice 6:15pm\n@@color(white):Feb 9@@ - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nFeb 12 - Roundtable & OA Meeting 7:00pm\nFeb 15 - ''SCOUT SUNDAY – SPEGHETTI ''\nFeb 16 - Cross Over Team Practice 6:15pm\n@@color(white):Feb 16@@ - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nFeb 20 - Campout\nFeb 23 - PLC\n\n__MARCH 2009__\nMar 2 - Cross Over Team Practice 6:15pm\n@@color(white):Mar 2@@ - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nMar 5 - Venture Crew 10 Meeting 6:30pm\nMar 9 - Cross Over Team Practice 6:15pm\n@@color(white):Mar 9@@ - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nMar 12 - Roundtable & OA Meeting 7:00pm\nMar 20 - Campout\nMar 23 - PLC\nMar 30 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\n\n__APRIL 2009__\nApr 2 - Venture Crew 10 Meeting 6:30pm\nApr 3 - DISTRICT CAMPOREE\nApr 6 - PLC\nApr 9 - Roundtable & OA Meeting 7:00pm\nApr 13 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nApr 20 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nApr 27 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\n\n__MAY 2009__\nMay 4 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nMay 7 - Venture Crew 10 Meeting 6:30pm\nMay 11 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nMay 14 - Roundtable & OA Meeting 7:00pm\nMay 15 - Campout\nMay 18 - PLC\nMay 25 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nMay 29 - Pine Tree\n\n__JUNE 2009__\nJun 4 - Venture Crew 10 Meeting 6:30pm\nJun 8 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nJun 14 - SUMMER CAMP\nJun 19 - PHILMONT\nJun 22 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nJun 29 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\n\n__JULY 2009__\nJul 6 - Troop Meeting (~Pre-Elections Meeting) 7:00pm\nJul 13 - Troop Meeting (~Pre-Elections Meeting) 7:00pm\nJul 17 - Campout\nJul 20 - PLC\nJul 27 - Troop Meeting (ELECTIONS) 7:00pm\n\n__AUGUST 2009__\nAug 3 - COURT OF HONOR\nAug 6 - Venture Crew 10 Meeting 6:30pm\nAug 10 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nAug 13 - Roundtable & OA Meeting 7:00pm\nAug 14 - Campout\nAug 17 - PLC\nAug 24 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nAug 31 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\n\n__SEPTEMBER 2009__\nSep 3 - Venture Crew 10 Meeting 6:30pm\nSep 4 - PINE TREE\nSep 7 - NO MEETING\nSep 10 - Roundtable & OA Meeting 7:00pm\nSep 14 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nSep 18 - Campout\nSep 21 - PLC\nSep 28 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\n\n__OCTOBER 2009__\nOct 1 - Venture Crew 10 Meeting 6:30pm\nOct 5 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nOct 8 - Roundtable & OA Meeting 7:00pm\nOct 12 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nOct 16 - WEBELOS WOODS\nOct 19 - PLC\nOct 26 - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\n\n__NOVEMBER 2009__\nNov 2 - Cross Over Team Practice 6:15pm\n@@color(white):Nov 2@@ - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nNov 5 - Venture Crew 10 Meeting 6:30pm\nNov 9 - Cross Over Team Practice 6:15pm\n@@color(white):Nov 9@@ - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nNov 12 - Roundtable & OA Meeting 7:00pm\nNov 16 - Cross Over Team Practice 6:15pm\n@@color(white):Nov 16@@ - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nNov 20 - Campout\nNov 23 - PLC\nNov 30 - Cross Over Team Practice 6:15pm\n@@color(white):Nov 13@@ - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\n\n\n__DECEMBER 2009__\nDec 3 - Venture Crew 10 Meeting 6:30pm\nDec 7 - Cross Over Team Practice 6:15pm\n@@color(white):Dec 7@@ - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nDec 10 - Roundtable & OA Meeting 7:00pm\nDec 14 - Cross Over Team Practice 6:15pm\n@@color(white):Dec 14@@ - Troop Meeting 7:00pm\nDec 18 - Campout\n

''TROOP 10 ''\n\nThe following excerpt is from the final letter ~Baden-Powell wrote to scout: \n\n"Its aim is to produce healthy, happy, helpful citizens, of both sexes, to eradicate the prevailing narrow self-interest, personal, political, sectarian and national, and to substitute for it a broader spirit of self-sacrifice and service in the cause of humanity; and thus to develop mutual goodwill and co-operation not only within our own country but abroad, between all countries.\n\n"Experience shows that this consummation is no idle or fantastic dream, but is a practicable possibility - if we work for it; and it means, when attained, peace, prosperity, and happiness for all.\n\n"The "encouraging promise" lies in the fact that the hundreds of thousands of boys and girls who are learning our ideals today will be the fathers and mothers of millions in the near future, in whom they will in turn inculcate the same ideals - provided that these are really and unmistakably impressed upon them by their leaders of today.\n\n"Therefore you, who are Scouters and Guiders, are not only doing a great work for your neighbor's children but are helping in practical fashion to bring to pass God's Kingdom of peace and goodwill upon the earth.\n\n"So, from my heart, I wish you God-speed in your effort." \n\n @@color(white):.....................................................................................................................@@ -- ~Baden-Powell \n \n\n''INTRODUCTION / HISTORY:'' BSA Troop 10 was formed and charted to Asbury United Methodist Church in 1966. The Troop's Venture Program was started in 2007. Since its inception Troop 10 has maintained the goal of developing young men to their fullest ability under the precepts and ideals of the Boy Scouts of America. Affirmation of that commitment can be seen through the numerous Eagle awards earned by the Scouts. It is the intention of these Policies and Procedures to adhere to the Policies as set forth by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Procedures herein stated are designed for the good of the Troop and comply with the Guidelines set forth by National, as they apply to Troop 10. Scouting will help our young men grow by emphasizing three basic goals: building character; fostering citizenship; and developing physical, mental and moral fitness. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan. \n\nPlease visit the Troop 10 web site regularly - - - - - - - - - - -. Information regarding the Troop calendar, upcoming events, Patrol duties, monthly themes, outing permission slips, and much more can be found on our web site. \n\n''To All Parents of Troop 10 Scouts, from the Troop Committee, Scoutmaster, and Assistant Scoutmasters:'' There are a variety of ways for parents to get involved and to contribute to the success of the Troop ranging from being a registered leader (i.e. Committee Member) to assisting with outings (i.e. being an outing organizer or a regular outing driver). \n \n''If our sons pledge to do their best . . . how, as adults, can we do less?'' \n \n!POLICIES AND PROCEDURES \n \n''ELIGIBILITY:'' Boys who have not reached their 18th birthday and who have earned the arrow of light or completed the fifth grade, or are 11 years old or older and in the fifth grade or above, are eligible to join Troop 10. Scouts transferring from another Troop must be scouts in good standing and present the proper transfer forms from that Troop. \n \n''JOINING REQUIREMENTS:'' Boys who meet the eligibility requirements must meet with the Scoutmaster or his designee and the parents must have a parent’s conference with the Committee Chairman or designee. These conferences assist all parties in the exchange of information and provide a clear understanding of the direction of the Troop. Once the conferences are completed, the application approved, and fees collected; the boy is considered part of BSA Troop 10. \n \n''TROOP PROGRAM:'' The Troop conducts a year round program of Troop meetings and outings. An annual plan/calendar is prepared by the Patrol Leader Council (PLC) and must be approved by the Troop Committee. The yearly program calendar is published and distributed to each scout after each of these planning sessions. Any changes will be announced to the scouts, communicated via email and telephone and posted on the Troop web site. The details of the monthly activities are developed by the PLC and approved by the Scoutmaster. Each Troop activity will be administered by a ~Scout-In-Charge and an ~Adult-Patrol Advisor (they are responsible for the logistics required to plan and coordinate the activity). The ~Scout-In-Charge is the primary person responsible for seeing that information is passed via the PLC and Troop meetings, arranging for any necessary training prior to the activity, and the overall success of the activity. The ~Adult-Patrol Advisor is responsible for providing guidance and assistance to the ~Scout-In-Charge (not doing the work for him) and providing the interface to the Troop Committee. \n\nThe safety of the scouts and the success of our activities require proper advance planning and logistical support. All information (attendees, cost, adult support, activity agenda, menus, etc.) should be identified in advance of the activity. \n\nThe Troop has established a two-week requirement for identifying all of this information. If there are concerns regarding the logistics planning for an activity, the Scoutmaster or the Troop Committee Chairman may cancel the activity. \n \n''TROOP ORGANIZATION:'' The Troop operates on the patrol method. The Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters – Adult Patrol Advisors act as advisors to the Scout Youth Leaders. Two deep Adult Leadership is mandatory for any meeting, function or activity or at any time scouts are present. \n \n''Troop Leadership:'' Troop 10 shall conduct elections every six months (normally during the months of August and January) to elect a new Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) for the Troop, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL), Patrol Leaders (PL) and other leadership positions for each patrol. Prior to the elections being conducted, the Scoutmaster must approve scouts seeking the position of Senior Patrol Leader. \n\nAll newly elected leadership positions must attend Junior Leader Training (JLT) for their new positions (regardless of whether they have attended JLT in the past). Failure of a scout to attend JLT or to perform his duties may constitute reason for removal from his office by the Scoutmaster. If removed from office, the Troop Committee will determine if the scout's tenure served in office prior to removal may be counted toward his rank advancement. \n\nNew Scout Patrols (if formed) shall conduct elections for PL and APL every two months to provide an opportunity for each patrol member to experience the leadership position. An older scout will be assigned to the New Scout Patrol as a ~Co-Patrol Leader to assist the patrol. After the Troop summer camp, and before the next Troop election, the New Scout Patrol will either be infused into existing patrols or shift to the six-month election cycle as a regular Patrol. \n \n''Patrol Leaders Council:'' Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings will be held once a month. It is imperative that the SPL, ASPL, all Patrol Leaders (or their assistants in their absence) and other youth leaders be prepared for and attend the PLC. The youth leaders will represent each patrol and take part in the planning and decision making process for the upcoming events. It is the responsibility of the patrol leaders to communicate pertinent information gathered from the PLC back to their patrol members. Individual scouts need to work with their patrol leaders to get their questions answered or to express their interest in upcoming events. The individual scout must stay aware of the planned activities (outings and service projects.) The individual scout is responsible to take that information back to his parents so he and his parents can be prepared to provide the proper commitment to the event, have the fees ready when needed, and provide support in the way of logistics and drivers, as needed. \n \n''Information Flow:'' The Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meeting is the primary information exchange for the Troop. The SPL informs the Patrol Leaders of coming events and information pertinent to the Troop and his Patrol. The Patrol Leader is responsible to pass the information to his patrol members. The individual scout is responsible to get the information home to his parents. The parent is responsible to make certain that their scout has all the tools necessary to accomplish this task. Each scout should have a note pad and pen/pencil at every meeting so that he can accurately record and relay any new information back home. The scout and parent should talk to each other about what happened at the last Troop meeting. \n\nIn addition, communications may occur via email, text and telephone calls. The troop committee also maintains a website to disseminate information to the troop, parents and adult leaders. \n\nEvery effort will be made to keep this information up to date; however, the ultimate responsibility for communication rests with the individual scout. \n \n''TROOP MEETINGS:'' The Troop meets at Asbury United Methodist Church at 6767 S. Mingo Road in Tulsa, OK. on Monday night’s beginning promptly at 7:00 PM (Please arrive by 6:50). The service patrol(s) is to arrive at the Troop meeting place no later than 6:45 PM so they can perform their duties prior to the meetings and not delay the start of the meeting. The meeting will normally end at 8:30 PM. \n\nAs a general rule, the Troop will not conduct a scout meeting if the local Schools are closed due to assigned days off or inclement weather (i.e. snow day). The troop may elect to conduct a meeting on any day off including “snow day” if it is apparent that it will not interfere with snow removal or impinge on safety. \n\nAll scouts will help with the clean up at the end of the meetings with the service patrol(s) responsibility for the completion of the task. The meeting room will always be returned to a neat, clean, and orderly condition with tables and chairs properly arranged. All scouts are expected to attend and participate in the Troop meeting in their scout uniform. A sign-in sheet will be available at each meeting. The Troop Youth Leadership and the Troop Committee have requested there will be no sodas or food consumed during the Troop meetings except for special events. Please respect this request and finish eating prior to entering the building. \n \n''UNIFORM:'' The scout is encouraged to have a full Class "A" scout uniform consisting of: an approved Scout hat, BSA dress shirt, BSA neckerchief (other Scoutmaster approved neckerchiefs may be worn on special occasions), slide, BSA socks, BSA long pants (BSA shorts in the summer), and BSA belt. \n\nOrder of the Arrow (OA) scout apparel may be worn at OA functions. \n\nThe Class "B" uniform consists of: an approved Scout hat, Troop "T" shirt (other Scoutmaster approved BSA shirts may be worn on special occasions), BSA socks, shorts, and belt. The scouts are to be in the Class "A" uniform for fall, winter, and early spring meetings and when traveling to and from Troop activities. The scouts are expected to present themselves in full Class “A” uniform for all Scoutmasters conferences, Boards of Review, all visits to merit badge counselors, Courts of Honor, and other Troop meetings and activities. The merit badge sash will be worn on special occasions only. \n\nThe Class "B" uniform is generally worn to Troop activities during the summer months, and at other functions, as designated by the Scoutmaster. The scouts will be informed when the Troop will begin and stop wearing the Class "B" uniform. \n\nThe Troop Committee maintains a small supply of ‘experienced’ uniforms to help with defraying some of the cost of uniforms. These uniforms have been donated by scouts who have outgrown these uniforms and therefore there is no cost to the next user. To maintain this supply of ‘experienced’ uniforms the Troop asks that families that no longer are in need of outgrown uniforms to please donate these uniforms to the Troop. In adherence with National Boy Scouts of America Policy, camouflage clothing or other apparel is not to be worn. Scouts who show up for a Troop activity in camouflage apparel may be sent home. \n \n''SCOUT SPIRIT:'' A Scout is expected to live up to the Boy Scout Oath and Law 24 hours of each day. Although wearing the uniform to each meeting is part of the Scout Spirit, the adherence to the Scout Law and his Oath, in the Scout's everyday life, is what will benefit the Scout and others more in the long run. Scout Spirit includes participation in Patrol and Troop functions, service projects, fundraisers, outings, and the adherence to the Scout Law and his Oath, in the Scout's everyday life. \n \n''SCOUT PARTICIPATION:'' Each Scout that is a member of Troop 10 is expected to be on time and attend all Troop meetings and functions. Any time the scout cannot attend he must first call his patrol leader to let him know. If he cannot reach his Patrol Leader or Assistant Patrol Leader, he should contact the SPL or ASPL then the Scoutmaster (if no one else can be contacted.) Part of a scout being courteous to others is being on time for meeting and other functions. The Troop can not delay departure time for tardy scouts. Be on time or risk being left behind. \n\nRepetitive unexcused absences from Troop or PLC meetings, functions, and/or activities will cause the Troop Committee Chairman to contact the scout's parents to find out why he is not attending and if the scout is going to commit to attend future meetings. \n\n''Warning:'' A scout may not be permitted to participate in Troop outings if he has not attended the planning and preparation meetings prior to the outing. An excused absence may be permitted. //The Troop leadership has a responsibility to make certain the scouts are properly prepared for the upcoming event. //\n \n''Active Scouts:'' All scouts registered with the Troop are considered active unless one or more of the following occurs: \n\na) Scout transfers to another Troop or moves away.\nb) Parents inform the Troop Committee Chairman that the scout is no longer participating in the Troop.\nc) The Scout fails to pay his dues or outing cost on time.\nd) The Scout does not attend the regular Troop meetings without being excused.\ne) Disciplinary action by the Troop Committee. \n\nIf one or more of the above circumstances exist the Scoutmaster or other Troop Leaders will recommend to the Troop Committee that the scout be removed from the active Troop roster. The Troop Committee Chair will contact the parents. Upon that contact, the Troop Committee will decide on the scout's continued membership in the Troop. Removal from the active roster under any circumstances must have the approval of the Troop Committee and will always be done after the Scoutmaster has counseled the scout for D or E above. \n \n''Inactive Scouts:'' A Scout may be considered inactive if he misses more than three unexcused meetings in a month or 5 meetings in a 3 month period (excused absence may be permitted.) Inactive scouts will not be permitted to participate in Troop activities outside of the Troop meeting. Their inactive status can be changed once their attendance is back on track with the rest of the Troop, and a status change is recommended by their patrol leader and an adult leader. \n \n''Excused Absences:'' The more involved a scout is in the Troop, the more he will benefit and therefore scouts are encouraged to attend all meetings or be responsible for being excused from a particular meeting. Excused absences will take into account (but not limited to) illnesses, organized team sports, schoolwork, and commitments to special family and school events. ''Anytime the scout cannot attend he must first call his patrol leader, Senior Patrol Leader, or Scoutmaster to let them know for the absence to be excused.''\n\n''VENTURE PROGRAM:'' The purpose of the Troop Venture Program is to provide more challenging, high adventure activities to older more experienced scouts as incentives to remain active in scouting and continue to advance toward the rank of Eagle. Each Venture Crew selects, plans, and executes their own adventures. To apply for a Venture Crew, a scout must be active in the Troop, be 14 years old and a Star Scout. The crew is assigned a Venture Assistant Scoutmaster to act as an advisor. \n\nParticipation is strictly voluntary with each venture activity. A scout may participate in one activity, skip the next one and join in on the following one. However, to participate in any Venture activity the scout must meet all of the requirements set fourth for that particular Venture. This may include special training and participation in fund raisers and shake downs, plus there may be extra financial fees required to participate. Activities of the Venture Crew are not to conflict with Troop activities. While participating as a Venture Crew member, a scout will remain part of his assigned patrol, continue\n\nto advance in rank, remain active in normal Troop activities, and he may hold leadership positions within the Troop. \n\nVenture activities will be selected by the Venture Crew members and must be approved by the Scoutmaster and crew committee. The crew will be encouraged to select high adventure activities that are challenging and have both short and long term goals. The only restrictions on activities will be those which are prohibited by BSA policy... i.e. skydiving, bungy jumping, etc. \n\nTo meet the financial expenditures, the Venture Crew may be required to hold special fund raisers. These fund raisers must meet the guidelines set fourth by the BSA. \n\nCoed activities are not encouraged or allowed at this time. Young women may not register as crew members, but can be guests and participate in some Venture events. If female guests are participating in a Venture activity, at least one uniformed female adult leader must be present at the activity. All guests must be physically capable of completing the activity. The guests must have a medical form on record with the Troop/Venture Crew and meet all of the prerequisites as the scouts in the Venture Crew and supply the troop with written parental consent to participate in the activity. \n\nThe Venture Crew will elect a Venture Crew Chief to represent the crew on the patrol leaders' council. Each Venture crew will have its own meetings, separate from the Troop meetings and will be scheduled as deemed necessary by the Crew Chief and Assistant Scoutmaster for Venture. All Venture activities must have at least two adult leaders present. \n\nCompletion of a Venture activity and award of the Venture Letter requires that the members of the crew are to have participated in the planning, fund raising, training, and accomplishment of the activity. Upon completion of their first adventure, crew members will be eligible to receive the Venture letter which can be worn on the Scout jacket and/or merit badge sash.\n\nThey must also have an attendance record at crew meetings and activity meetings of at least 75% during the last 3 months and demonstrate to the Assistant Scoutmaster that they know and live by the Scout Oath and Law. \n \n \n''HEALTH, SAFETY, AND YOUTH PROTECTION:'' Troop 10 subscribes to and follows the BSA guidelines for Health, Safety, and Youth Protection. Training and periodic refresher courses will be required for all adults working directly with the scouts. \n \n''Medical Insurance:'' The Troop ''does not'' carry supplemental medical insurance. Each registered scout and adult will be covered during scout events with the BSA's liability insurance. The BSA’s liability insurance provides scouts, adult leaders and sponsors with liability protection only. In all cases, the scout's family insurance is the primary carrier. Further information on the Troop's medical insurance can be provided by the Troop's treasurer. \n \n''Parental Permission Slip:'' A permission slip is required for every outing and must be completed, signed by the scout's parent/guardian, and submitted to the adult leader responsible for the outing prior to departure. This is a BSA tour permit requirement. Failure to submit the signed permission slip will require the scout be excluded from the outing. \n \n''Medical Release Form:'' A medical release form will be kept on file with the Troop and will allow for emergency medical treatment while the scout is not under direct supervision of his parent or guardian.\n\n''The scout will not be permitted to participate on any activity unless the parental permission slip and the medical release form is prepared and signed by a parent or guardian.'' \n \n''Chronic Medical Conditions:'' The parents of the scout have the obligation to inform the Troop leadership of any special medical needs their scout might have. Scouts with an asthmatic or acute reaction conditions which requires an inhaler or injection may keep the inhaler or injection with them, if required by their doctor. Scouts under the care of a doctor with prescribed medication must remain on that medication while at Troop meetings, outings, and/or activities. Any deviation from that treatment must be under the doctor's written instructions. \n\nIt does no good to know that medication a scout normally takes at home is on the kitchen counter or in the car 5 miles away. ''It is unfair to the scout, other scouts participating in the event, and to the adult leaders if the scout does not have the advantage of that medication while at a Troop function. ''\n \n''Control of Medication:'' All medication (except for inhalers and anti-reaction medications) must be turned into the Scoutmaster or his designee prior to leaving on the outing. The instructions for its use need to be provided in written form so that the adults can properly administer it during the outing. All prescription and non-prescription medication must remain in their original containers. The Scoutmaster is to be informed of any inhalers or anti-reaction medications that the Scouts have in their possession. ''Notification of medical conditions and/or required medications to treat those conditions must be specified on the event permission slip for each outing.'' \n \n''Youth Protection:'' Any incident of misconduct (as defined by the BSA Guidelines on Youth Protection) by a scout or adult is to be reported immediately to the Scoutmaster and the Troop Committee Chairman. These adult members will discuss the incident with the scout and, if it is possibly a Youth Protection issue, will report it to the District Scout Executive. The members of the Troop will not investigate nor discuss the details of the incident with anyone not directly involved in the incident. As a child care provider in the State of Oklahoma, it is the responsibility of every registered leader to report any suspicion of child abuse to the appropriate authorities. The adults in Troop 10 will subscribe to the Standards of Conduct for Scouters. \n \n''Safety and Scouting:'' Scouts who deliberately show unsafe behavior will be given immediate counseling by the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, SPL or registered adult. Any repetition of unsafe behavior may be grounds for immediate dismissal from the activity or from the Troop, upon the recommendation of the Scoutmaster and/or Senior Patrol Leader. (See Disruptive Behavior) \n \n''~Two-Deep Leadership:'' Troop 10 adheres to the two deep leadership policy established by BSA. Two-deep leadership requires that at every activity there shall be at least two adults present to provide supervision. Parents are encouraged to attend all events and may be called upon to provide additional adult supervision when needed. \n \n''EQUIPMENT:'' The scouts will be trained and are expected to use all equipment in a safe and cautious manor. Scouts may be assessed the replacement costs for Troop equipment damaged through neglect or misuse. If a scout has not been trained on how to use a piece of equipment, they will not be asked to use that equipment. Any deliberate abuse of Troop or personal equipment is subject to disciplinary action (See Disruptive Behavior). \n \n''Troop Equipment:'' The Troop provides tents, dining flyes, lanterns, propane stoves and fuel, patrol cooking equipment, patrol boxes for the cooking equipment, light duty tables, and wood tools for Troop outings. Troop equipment may not be borrowed for any non-Troop supported activities. The organization of the Troop equipment is the responsibility of the Troop Quartermaster. \n\nFood preservation is the responsibility of the individual patrol Grub Masters and Quartermasters. The Troop has a limited number of small coolers for outings. Perishable food is not to be stored in the patrol chuck-boxes or coolers between outings. \n\n''//Scouts who reach the First Class rank are encouraged to provide their own camping tent.//'' \n \n''Personal Equipment:'' The scouts are responsible to provide their personal items such as; a Class "A" and a Class "B" uniform, personal mess kits, Scout books, individual eating utensils, sleeping bag, back-pack, poncho, flashlight, appropriate clothes and boots (suited for the weather), compass, pocket knife, etc. Some of these items can be expensive.\n\nNew scouts and their parents are encouraged to discuss this topic with adult leaders and older scouts, prior to making a large purchase, to assist them in buying quality equipment at the least cost. \n\nA few outdoor activities may require some special personal equipment to be purchased by the scout. The Troop will discuss the need and the performance requirements for special equipment prior to the outing. Special equipment needs will be listed on the additional information section of the outing permission slip. Additional information can be found in the Scout Handbook. \n \n''Clothing:'' "Be Prepared." The BSA handbook provides a list of items required for a good outdoor experience in varying weather conditions. Scouts should remember that many layers of light cloths are better than two layers of heavy cloths. Scouts not outfitted for the weather conditions will not be permitted to attend the outing. \n \n''Electronic Equipment:'' Electronic games, radios, tape/CD players, cell phones, televisions and the like are not allowed at any Troop function. These items will be confiscated if found at any Troop activity, and will be returned to the parents of the scout at a later time. Walkie-talkies and other communication devices maybe permitted at the Scoutmasters discretion. The Scoutmaster may occasionally designate an outing where these items will be permitted, as long as they do not disturb others. Adults, may at times, need to bring a cell phone. Adults should try to limit their use of cell phones. \n \n''TOBACCO, ALCOHOL AND UNAUTHORIZED DRUGS:'' Scouts in the possession of or using tobacco or alcohol at any Scout function or unauthorized drugs at any time will be subject to immediate dismissal from the Troop, upon the recommendation of the Scoutmaster. Adults will not smoke tobacco products in the immediate presence of the scouts. \n\nAdults using unauthorized drugs at anytime; alcohol during any scouting function or activity; and/or repetitive use of tobacco products in the immediate presence of scouts during scouting functions/activities will be subject to dismissal from the Troop upon the recommendation of the Scoutmaster or Troop Committee Chairman and approval by the Troop Committee. \n \n''BEHAVIOR:'' All scouts and scouters are expected to follow the Scout Law and Oath. Any deviation from these will subject the scout or scouter to counseling and possible disciplinary action by the Troop leadership and possibly by the Troop Committee. \n\n''Disruptive Behavior:'' Any disruptive behavior (including acts of disrespect, disobedience, abuse, lack of attendance, and poor scout spirit) is subject to counseling and disciplinary action either by the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters, Junior Leaders, or the Troop Committee. The Troop Committee will provide support to the Scoutmaster in these matters as needed. \n\nThe disciplinary process is an opportunity for our Junior Leaders to use their leadership skills under the Scoutmaster's direction. (Unless the immediate safety of a scout is endangered, parents are asked not to deprive the youth leaders of a chance to use this leadership skill.)\n\nIf after repeated counseling the scout's behavior does not change, and there is continuing offenses, the Scoutmaster will submit the scout and the incidents for review by the Troop Committee. The Troop Committee will take action by reviewing the circumstance and the disciplinary action recommended including possible dismissal. \n\nPossible action taken upon the recommendation of the Scoutmaster: \n*The scout may be sent home from the function. Parents must come and pick up their son if contacted for disciplinary reasons. \n*Disciplinary Boards of Review. This formal action will provide the scout a chance to explain his actions to a group of individuals prior to any possible disciplinary measures. The youth leaders, under the supervision of the Scoutmaster, may conduct the first Disciplinary Board of Review. If the scout's behavior does not change, and there are continuing offenses, the Scoutmaster will submit the scout for a Troop Disciplinary Board of Review conducted by the Troop Committee. If a Troop Disciplinary Board of Review is required, the scout and a parent or guardian must attend. The scout will not be permitted to attend Troop functions while awaiting a Troop Disciplinary Board of Review. \n*Require parental supervision at all Troop activities. \n*Suspend the scout from Troop outings as recommended by Troop leadership. \n*Suspend the scout from one or more Troop activities including Troop meetings. \n*Dismiss the scout from Troop. \n\nUpon a unanimous vote for dismissal by the Committee members in attendance (The Committee Chairman and the Scoutmaster must be in attendance), the boy will be dismissed from the Troop. The Troop Committee Chair will contact the scout’s parents and notify them of their decision. \n \n''TROOP COMMITTEE:'' The Troop Committee consists of BSA registered parents and other adults. The primary duties of the Troop Committee is to provide support for the Troop, ensure that the Troop Program meets the guidelines set forth by the Boy Scouts of America, and maintain a program that will provide the most benefit to the active scouts. The Committee will support the Troop in providing members for the Boards of Review, publish a Troop Committee Newsletter or ~WebPages, provide logistical and transportation support in Troop activities, manage resources for the Courts of Honor, and provide a health and safety watch over the Troops activities. \n \n''Committee Meetings:'' Troop Committee meetings are held once a month. All parents and registered leaders are welcomed and encouraged to attend the Committee meetings. The Scoutmaster, SPL, and ASPL have a major role in the committee meeting. The purpose of the committee meeting is to review past activities and procedures and plan for the upcoming events. The place, time and date of the committee meetings are published in advance. \n \n''Registered Adults:'' Adults registered as uniformed leaders (SM, ASM, Committee Chairman, and Committee members working directly with the scouts) will make a commitment to take the BSA training, appropriate for their position in scouting, as it becomes available. \n \n''TROOP TREASURY:'' the Troop Treasurer manages The Troop funds. The Treasurer is authorized and responsible for: \n*Accurately maintaining the financial records of the Troop and the boy’s individual “Scout Accounts”.\n*Keeping the checkbook balanced and reconciling the checkbook monthly.\n*Collection and dispersion of Troop monies: dues, fundraisers, summer camp, monthly outings, etc.\n*Paying the recharter costs of the Troop.\n*Making reimbursements to individuals for approved expenses incurred for scout supplies.\n*Reporting on the financial well being of the Troop at the Committee meeting. \n \n''PARENT PARTICIPATION:'' Parental participation in Troop functions and activities is essential if the Troop is to be successful and provide the outdoor and leadership experience our scouts want and need. For this reason Parents are encouraged to take an active role in the Troop Committee, as a Uniformed Leader, Adult Activity Coordinator, Merit Badge Councilor, and/or provide logistic support. Drivers are always needed to transport the scouts and their equipment to and from activities. Without parental support outings may have to be postponed or cancelled. Parents of scouts are always welcome to participate in Troop outings and, at times, may be needed to meet the BSA's two deep leadership requirements. Parents, brothers, and sisters are strongly encouraged to attend the Courts of Honor. \n \n''SUMMER CAMP:'' Troop 10 participates in the week-long summer camp programs offered by the different BSA councils, normally in the general area of Oklahoma, and surrounding states. Each Scout is encouraged to take part in a week long camp each year. \n\nAs scouts mature and gain experience from summer camps, they tend to want to explore a variety of camping experiences and locations. Therefore, Troop 10 has created the following long term camp program. \n:a. All first and second year scouts will attend Hale Scout Reservation in Oklahoma\n:b. Third year scouts, and older, are allowed to attend Hale Scout Reservation, experience an out of council summer camp(*6), or participate in a Venturing(*1-6) activity.\n\n * NOTES: (Venturing)\n#Scout must be 14 years of age or older by time of departure.\n#Scout must have completed Life Rank.\n#Scout must have completed Pine Tree.\n#Scout must be a member of the Order of the Arrow.\n#Scout must be actively participating with a Troop.\n#Scholarships are NOT available for Out of Council or Venturing activities.\n\n''TROOP / SCOUT EXPENSES: ''\n\n''Troop Dues:'' Troop dues are established each year by the Troop Committee based on the requirements of the Troop and fees established by the BSA. The Troop Committee documents these costs in its letters to the parents/guardians of Troop 10 scouts and to perspective parents looking to register their sons in Troop 10. \n\nCurrently, Troop dues are Fifteen dollars per quarter. The Troop Treasure will contact each scout and Adult Scouter regarding their account balances and dues. Troop dues are funds that are deposited into the Troops general account and go towards operational needs of the Troop. The Troop dues provide for the purchase of everything from propane to cook stoves. Without these dues, the Troop would not be able to function. \n \n''Summer Camp Fees:'' Deposits for summer camp are normally collected in February and are non-refundable but are transferable to other scouts registering late for camp. The balances of the fees are usually due by 1 May. All camp related forms, including medicals, must be turned in on time or you will be dropped from the roster and not able to attend summer camp with the Troop. Information regarding Financial Assistance is available from the District or Council will be provided upon request. (See the Committee Chairman for information.) \n \n''Normal Outing Fees:'' Each outing that Troop 10 conducts will require the collection of monies to cover the outings expenses. These expenses normally include: \n*Registration fee (may be non-refundable)\n*Transportation and parking fees\n*Costs for food (varies by patrol and length of stay)\n*Fees associated with the use of facilities \n\nEach one of these will be treated separately since the reimbursement of these fees will depend on the outing at hand. \n\nAll fees must be collected at the Troop meetings prior to the event. The registration fee will pay for the event itself and may be non-refundable, depending on the activity. Transportation and parking fees will be assessed as needed according to the distance traveled, and distributed equally among the drivers. The Troop treasurer is responsible for the control and management of this collection. \n \n''Costs for food:'' Menu preparation is the responsibility of each individual patrol. All menus are to be approved by the Scoutmaster, an Assistant Scoutmaster or SPL. The patrol grubmaster, for the outing, is expected to purchase the food items on the menu only, substitutions should only be made due to lack of availability.\n\nThe patrol grubmaster, for the outing, is responsible for staying within his budget and for the collection of the additional money for the food, or reimbursement, prior to the outing. The costs will be shared equally by each member of the patrol going on the outing and they will reimburse the grubmaster before they leave for the outing. ''Any scout who drops out at the last minute is still responsible for the costs of the food even though he is unable to attend. The scout needs to inform the patrol QM before the food is purchased if he wants to be released of that responsibility. ''\n\nThe Senior Patrol Leader, at the Troop meeting following the outing, will ensure that all debts have been settled. He will report any problems to the Scoutmaster for resolution by the Troop Committee. \n \n''Fund Raisers:'' Troop 10 conducts several fund raising projects each year. The money generated by these projects is used to purchase new Troop and patrol equipment. Fund raising projects are also opportunities for scouts to "earn-their way- to-camp". Projects may be designated for these opportunities and each scout participating in the project will earn a percentage of the net profits, to be applied toward a boy's individual “Scout Account”. A Scout is Thrifty.... and all members of Troop 10 are encouraged to "earn-their-way-to-camp". Parents are expected to contribute their time and skills at these endeavors as needed to support the Troop. \n \n''Scout Accounts:'' Each scout in the Troop has a scout account set up for him by the Troop Treasurer, where the scout’s Troop finances are recorded and tracked. Individual funds are those amounts placed into the scout or adult leaders account via personal deposit, donation or fundraiser. Individual scout or adult finances may be donated to another adult or scout or transferred to a family scout’s sibling within the Troop. \n\nUpon leaving the Troop, or becoming inactive, a scout’s account will remain open for three months unless a request by the parent/guardian for dissolution occurs. If a refund is not requested within that three month time period, any funds within the account will be transferred to the Troops general account. \n \n''ADVANCEMENT:'' The advancement program is designed to assist the Scouts in advancing; however, advancement is left to the individual scout to proceed at his own pace. Advancement requirements are stated in the BSA handbook. The scout must inform his Patrol Advisor when he is ready for advancement. The Scout then schedules a Scoutmasters conference and a Board of Review through the Scoutmaster and Advancement Chair. Advancement is recognized and new rank badges are presented as soon as it is earned, if available. The official cards are presented at the next scheduled Court of Honor. \n \n''EARNING MERIT BADGES (MB):'' Once a scout has decided to work on a specific MB, the scout must choose a Merit Badge counselor from a list of registered counselors. The scout must contact the MB counselor and be accepted by the counselor for the MB. The Scout must then obtain a blue merit badge card from the Patrol Advisor, Scoutmaster, or Advancement Chair, fill out the merit badge card, and have the Scoutmaster sign the card. The card is retained by the scout. The scout, in conjunction with a partner (another scout), must contact the MB counselor and make arrangements to meet.\n\nThe scout is then required to satisfy the requirements set by the BSA merit badge under the counselor's supervision. This may require several visits to the MB counselor. The scout returns the signed MB card to the Advancement Chair when the MB is completed. \n\nRecords of the advancement are kept both by the Advancement Chair and by the scout. The scout is required to meet with the Advancement Chair after completing the requirements of his new merit badge or after receiving any award. This procedure allows the Advancement Chair to document the scouts’ achievements in the Troop records and to make certain the scouts handbook is properly maintained. The Scout is responsible for and should always keep his awarded merit badge cards. \n \n''LIFE TO EAGLE:'' When a Scout attains the rank of Life, he will take part in a "Life to Eagle Conference" with the Troop Scoutmaster. The Scoutmaster will walk the Scout through an assessment of his scouting resume to determine exactly what requirements the scout has left to accomplish. The responsibility, however, to complete all the requirements rests fully with the Scout. The Scoutmaster will also explain to the scout the process and requirements for completing the Eagle project, write-up, application, and Board of Review. \n\nThe rank of Eagle is awarded to scouts who have demonstrated their ability for leadership through the completion of the various requirements including the accomplishment of his Eagle Project. Within Troop 10, the Eagle Rank is honored and held with high esteem and therefore, not easily obtained. Scouts and parents should understand that Troop 10 will not advance a Scout to Eagle (or to any rank) unless the Scoutmaster and Committee representatives are certain that the Scout is both mentally and physically prepared. \n\nScouts who have passed their Eagle Board of Review should meet with the Scoutmaster regarding the preparation of their Eagle Court of Honor. \n \n''COURTS OF HONOR:'' The Troop normally conducts two Courts of Honor each year. They are scheduled at the yearly planning sessions. Each Court of Honor will vary in theme and style. Each Patrol is usually assigned something to bring with them to share with the Troop members. Courts of Honor are family events where the family shares in their scout’s experience and excitement as he is honored by the Troop, his family and his friends for his achievement and receipt of any awards he may have earned recently. The Troop Committee strongly encourages all family members to attend this function as this public recognition is important in the growth of the scout’s self-confidence. \n \n''COMMENT FROM THE TROOP COMMITTEE:'' Discipline in the Troop, as mentioned earlier, is the responsibility of the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters/Patrol Advisors and youth Scout Leaders -- maintaining that discipline does not include abuse of any kind. Any adult leader may use reasonable contact to gain the attention of the scout in cases of an immediate danger or safety hazard. No adult or scout may exceed the guidelines for youth protection set forth by the BSA. Consequently, scouts that continue to display disrespect for each other and/or adult leaders will be asked to leave the event and submit themselves to disciplinary action as specified in our procedures.\n\nMutual respect for both the Scout and Adult Scout Leaders will keep the Scout program where it belongs, focused on FUN and service to one and other and the community. The Troop resources will be focused on the truly active scouts so that inactive and disruptive scouts do not destroy the program for the scouts who live up to the Scout Oath and Law and show Scout Spirit. \n \n''PROMULGATION:'' The policies and procedures contained herein may require changes from time to time. All changes will be approved by the Troop Committee and by a majority of the members in attendance at the time of the vote (The Committee Chairman and the Scoutmaster must be in attendance). Subsequent written notification of the change will be provided to the parents of each Scout.\n

By Larry W. Coppock, CFRE General Commission on United Methodist Men \nMildred Keeney, Missouri Annual Conference Scouting Coordinator, Contributing Editor\n#__Outreach__ - The ministry of Christ revolved around the profound concept of reaching out to others. Modeling Christ’s example, scouting seeks to touch lives with the compassion of Christ. We have found that when we reach out to others, the blessings of God are returned to us.\n#__Evangelism__ - Statistics indicate that of all the youth who join scouting through the church, 25 percent are United Methodists, 25 percent are members of other denominations or faiths, and 50 percent come from un-churched families. Reaching out to families that do not have a church home is not a new concept. Scouting is one potential entry point for persons to join the church, which then has the opportunity to introduce, nurture, and strengthen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Scouting provides a great way for the local church to serve its local community and in the process offer new and exciting programs that the church may transform into ministry to, with, and through youth.\n#__Intergenerational__ - Scouting youth ministry offers opportunities for older adults as well as youth. So often congregational members become isolated from one another because we tend to spend time with people of similar age groups. Scouting offers older adults a chance to become merit-badge counselors, mentors, or committee members who plan activities with and for youth. In these ways, and more, older adults can become an integral part of a youth’s life. The experiences are ones that will be cherished for a lifetime.\n#__Coeducational__ - Some scouting programs exist for both girls and boys alike. Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) Venturing division is for ages 14 to 20. These programs are a great complement to any church’s United Methodist youth ministry and also serve to encourage older Boy Scouts to participate in scouting for a longer period of time. Conversely, girls may participate through Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. (GSUSA) in many of the high adventure activities that boys do. <br><br>BSA Venturing crews offer a high degree of flexibility for their members. Some crews elect to focus on helping others through activities like building homes for Habitat for Humanity, while other crews enjoy the benefit of camping, hiking, and high adventure. Local BSA councils offer the use of their youth protection training and leadership training in addition to low-cost liability and accident insurance for their members.\n#__United Methodist Men__ - United Methodist Men’s groups have traditionally been the “standard bearers” of scouting and civic youth ministry. United Methodist Men’s units have been a source of manpower and volunteer leadership as well as a link between the church congregation and the youth agency. United Methodist Men have assisted in fundraising events, work days, special events, and a variety of mentoring opportunities.\n#__Mission__ - A variety of mission opportunities are made available through the four youth agencies. Camp Fire USA, through Gift of Giving, Teens in Action, and Extending Our Reach educate and nurture children in projects that encourage their participation and commitment to volunteerism in a uniquely spiritual atmosphere. Similar opportunities exist within the various programs of BSA, GSUSA, and 4-H.\n#__God and Country Program__ - An age appropriate study series, the God and Country program, invites youth to become better acquainted with their church and community and enhances their relationships with their pastor and congregation. The God and Country series focuses on education, spirituality, and service to others and brings recognition and increased self-esteem to the youth and teenagers who participate.\n#__Develop Servant Leaders__ - (Friends, Followers, Fishermen) Each youth organization that we work with has inherent “building blocks” that the local church can transform into effective ministry. For example, they require service projects that offer opportunities to begin to cultivate effective servant leaders. By starting as “friends” (members of a troop), progressing to “followers” of Christ (older youth who are setting the example), and culminating in “fishermen” (youth who do service projects to meet requirements), we can envision how this is a true beginning for servant leadership in the church, community, state, and nation.\n#__Scouting as a New Ministry__ - The scouting program can be an effective, intentional outreach ministry of the local church. Through intentional planning, the church has the ability to transform these scouting programs into important youth ministries similar to other important ministries and initiatives. As a result, scouting always should be on a level with other church ministries. It has the potential to be a far-reaching, positive outreach youth ministry for the immediate community.\n#__Make Disciples__ - By considering one or a combination of the previous reasons, a local church may develop a consistent list of prospects for the Lord. Nurturing children, teens, and families through outreach and evangelism and incorporating them into the life of the church may have tremendous, eternal results for the youth, their family, and the church.\n

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Tulsa Troop 10

!Summer Camp 2010\n__Hale Scout Reservation__ – Our 1st & 2nd year campers will attend the Hale Scout Reservation located in the beautiful Kiamichi Mountains in Southeastern Oklahoma. Our scouts will participate in all types of outdoor activities while working to develop their skills. Activities include swimming, rowing, canoeing, sailing, horseback riding, snow sports, shooting sports, climbing & repelling among many others. Please visit [[www.halescoutreservation.org/|http://www.halescoutreservation.org/]] for more information and required forms.\n\n__National Jamboree__ – Troop 10 scouts meeting the requirements will have the opportunity to travel to Fort A.P. Hill, VA to attend the two National Jamboree. Being that this will be the Centenial National Jamboree, there will be 50,000+ scouts and scouters in attendance. Fort A.P. Hill will become the largest tent city in the United States for these two weeks. Scouts are sure to remember this trip all of their lives! Please visit [[www.scouting.org/Jamboree.aspx|http://www.scouting.org/Jamboree.aspx]] for information and required forms.

Class “A” Uniform – worn to troop meetings, going to and from campout and summer camp.\n* Boy Scout Uniform Shirt (Khaki) with green OR red shoulder loops\n* Olive Green pants or shorts\n* Scout Belt\n* Scout Socks (if wearing shorts)\n\nFull Class “A” includes Scout shorts or pants, Scout socks, Merit Badge sash, neckerchief and tie slide. \n \nClass “B” for summer troop meetings and campouts\n* Boy Scout Theme t-shirt (troop t-shirts available)\n* Olive Green pants or shorts\n* Scout Belt\n* Scout Socks (if wearing shorts)\n