Troop Information


Uniforms

What is the appropriate dress code for the troop?  It depends on the activity, event or outing.  Troop uniform classifications and what is acceptable to wear are as follows: 

Full Dress       -

  • official scout shirt with all required patches (rank, patrol, unit number, flag, council, position)

  • troop neckerchief

  • merit badge sash

  • official scout pants/shorts (or dress kaki pants if you cannot afford scout pants)

  • scout belt

  • official scout socks

Class A           -

  • official scout shirt with all required patches (rank, patrol, unit number, flag, council, position)

  • either blue jeans or official scout pants/shorts

  • scout belt

  • official scout socks.

Activity           -

  • troop t-shirt

  • either blue jeans or shorts

Objectives

It is the objective of the adult leaders of this troop to ensure that our scouts are active in scouting,  live by the scout law, are good stewards to our community, have ample opportunity to advance in rank, are provided quality adult leadership and have a safe haven during scout activities.  To ensure that we meet these objectives the following standards have been set: 

  • Have at least one outing per month (campout or activity)

  • Have at least one fund raising event per quarter

  • Offer a different merit badge project each month

  • Schedule a board of review meeting each month

  • Have a troop meeting each week

  • Have a patrol leader meeting each month

  • Participate in community service projects

  • Participate in community events (Memorial Day parade, NBFF parade, etc.)

  • Maintain a full, active committee that meets every month

  • Adhere to the policies and guidelines established in the Guide for Safe Scouting at http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS.aspx

  • Ensure that all adult leaders are registered with BSA

  • Ensure that all adult leaders are trained according to the BSA requirements for their position

  • Ensure that the troop is represented at all District Roundtable meetings

Meeting Information

Troop Meetings

Day:     Every Monday (excluding holidays)

Time:    7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Place:   Fremont United Methodist Church
 

Patrol Leader Council Meetings (PLC’s)

Day:     Every third Monday of the month (excluding holidays)

Time:    6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Place:   Fremont United Methodist Church
 

Committee/Parent Meetings

Day:     Every fourth Thursday of the month (excluding holidays)

Time:    7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Place:   Fremont United Methodist Church
 

Board of Review Meetings

Day:     Every third Monday of the month (excluding holidays) during troop meetings

Time:    8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Place:   Fremont United Methodist Church
 

 

Troop Policies

 

1139 Policy Documents

 

  1. Prior to any outing (campout, trip, etc.), a scout must turn in a Group Outing Attendance Form signed by a parent or legal guardian.  Any scout that has not turned in this form will not be allowed to attend.
     
  1. Senior Patrol Leaders (SPL), Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders (ASPL), Patrol leaders (PL) and Assistant Patrol Leaders (APL) are required to attend the monthly Patrol Leader Council meeting unless prior approval for dismissal has been approved by the Scoutmaster.
     
  1. Attendance at all scout meetings, outings, fundraisers and service projects is required unless they conflict with family, church or school obligations.  An excessive number of unexcused absences may result in the scout not advancing because he is not showing scout spirit and participation.
     
  1. It is the scout’s responsibility to contact their Patrol Leader or Assistant Patrol Leader after they have missed a meeting to find out what was discussed during the meeting.  It is also the scout’s responsibility to check the website for information or updates concerning any troop related activities.
     
  1. The Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster or Committee Member may excuse a scout from any troop activity including; meetings, campouts, outings, fund raisers and service projects for behavior/language that is deemed improper.   Second offense for the same misbehavior will result in a letter being sent home to the scout’s parent(s) requesting they attend a disciplinary meeting with the Troop Committee.  Third offense for the same misbehavior will result in a Troop Committee vote on dismissal of the scout from the troop.