A Parent’s Intro to Scouting
Troop 39
NE Georgia Council, BSA
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Welcome / Introductions
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Existing Troop 39 members
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Name
Role in the troop
New Parents
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Name
Previous Scouting experience as a youth
and as an adult
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Why are we having this meeting?
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To welcome you to the troop
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Overview of Troop 39
• Program
• Troop
Area
Committee
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Answer questions
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Complete paperwork
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Program Area
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Weekly Troop Meetings
Typical Meeting Agenda
Outings
Summer Camp
Equipment
Rules of Engagement
Discipline
Troop/Parent Partnership
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Meetings
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Troop Meeting
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Patrol Leaders Council (PLC)
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Monday following an outing 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Court of Honor
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Monday evenings 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Year round
Awards ceremony to recognize boys for their
accomplishments
Held two or three times a year
Annual Planning
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Held in August
Plan out outings for 12 months
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Typical Troop Meeting Agenda
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Opening (7:00 pm)
Brief announcements
Trip Information
Skill Instruction
Patrol Meetings
Game
Detailed Announcements (around
8:20pm)
Closing / Cleanup (8:30 pm)
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Uniforms
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Field (class A) uniforms to be worn at
Meetings, Courts of Honor,
Scoutmaster Conference, Board of
Reviews and when traveling to and
from scout outings
Activity (class B) uniform for all
troop activities unless specifically
exempted, campouts
Uniform inspection held periodically
Used uniform closet
Registered adults should wear
uniforms as well
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Field Uniform:
BSA shirt w/ appropriate
insignia
Slacks/Shorts
Belt, Socks
Pen, Paper
Name Tag
Closed toe shoes
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Activity Uniform:
T39 T-shirt (red)
Pants/Shorts
Socks
Closed toe shoes
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Outings
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Monthly ($10-$25) not including food
Annual Health and Medical Record required
Permission Slip – Required for each outing
Equipment lists
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Learning what you actually need is more valuable than the list
Share as much gear as possible with patrol-mates
Low impact philosophy (Leave no Trace)
Varied experiences
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Backpacking
Car camping
Biking, Rafting, Caving, Climbing etc…
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Equipment Needed (scoutdirect.com)
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Backpack – beginner external frame
Sleeping bag - 20 degrees
Sleeping pad
Boots
Water Bottle
Mess kit (plate/bowl/spork)
Grubmaster
Member of the Patrol who shops
for food
 Each outing will have a food fee
 Collected from boys prior to
outing
 Number of meals x $2.50/$3.00
 Grubmaster shops for food
selected by patrol
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2012 Troop Outings
Date
Event
Trip Coordinators
March 24-25 Wilderness Survival / Camp Rookie I
Mark Stevens
April 27-29
Backpacking / Camp Rookie II
Garth Ruhlin / Bill Snyder
May 18-20
Battle of Resaca
Mark Strozensky / Open
June 17-23
Summer Camp - CRM
Mark Stevens
July 20-22
Whitewater Trip (Rafting/Canoeing)
David Bird / Open
Aug 20-22
Caving
Open
Sept 22-23
Patrol Outings/Young Harris Hike
Patrol Leaders/ASM
Mike McFadden
Oct 19-21
Cycling
Mike Goode / Tracey Harrity
Nov 9-11
Backpacking
Open
Adults on Troop Outings
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Registered Leader
Youth Protection Training – Two deep
Trained ASM preferred
Drivers
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Info for Tour permit
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Year/Make/Model of vehicle
Everyone needs a seat belt
Drivers License Number
Insurance Liability Limits $50K/$100K/$50K
Summer Camp
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Boat-load of summer fun
Obtain early rank
requirements
Adults are welcome and
needed
Contact:
Mark Stevens
770 886-9315
mdstevens@bellsouth.net
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Logistics:
Rainey Mountain –
Clayton, GA
• June 17 – 23, 2012 (Sun-Sat)
• Scout fee is $265
• Adult fee is $150
• Camp
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Not Permitted
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Cell Phones
IPod’s, MP3 players, etc…
Gameboys, PSP, Wii, etc…
Sheath Knives
Tobacco, Alcohol, Illegal
drugs
Fireworks
Throwing rocks, sticks etc..
Physical contact
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Campouts: Rules of Engagement
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Boys will camp in Patrols
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Learn leadership
Take on responsibility
Will get direction from SPL or ASPL
Adults will camp in a Patrol (Geezer)
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Need to have taken Youth Protection
Training
Help out with logistics and support
Mistakes will happen, let the boys run the
show
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New Scouts
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Assistant Scoutmasters
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Mark Strozensky
Bill Hamilton
TBD
First Year expectations
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Attendance
Campouts
Advancement
Troop Committee
Committee Chairman
John Pirrello
Advancements
Becky Ridings
Communications
Amy Barish
(until June)
Membership
Angie McLendon
Hutmaster
Open
Outdoor/Activities
Open
Treasurer
Scott Tourtillot
Chaplain
Open
Advancement
Assistant
Open
Webmaster
Elizabeth
Nicholson
Membership
Joanne Seymour
Troop Trailer
Scott Fuller &
Randy Watson
Tour Permits
Mark Stevens
Popcorn
Judie Gafford
UGA Football
Sylvester Ridings
Board of Reviews
Mike McFadden
Starter Kit
Open
Landscape
John Thompson
Equipment Coord
David Bird and
Suzanne Tiernan
Fair Parking
Anne/Don Hoover
VFW Activities
Open
Merit Badge
Coordinator
Bill Hamilton
Uniform Closet
Donna Snyder
Hutmaster Asst.
Open
Summer Camp
Mark Stevens
Turkey Shoot
Dean Cole
Community
Service
Open
Swim Test
Garth Ruhlin
Camp Card
Jamie Ragen
Fundraisers
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Meeting on 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm
Communications
Weekly Troop meetings
 Yahoo Group & email
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Receive emails sent to the group - moderated
Not a chat room – intended to be for important,
troop-level announcements.
Website (www.troop39.net)
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Has information on upcoming activities as well as
longstanding troop practices/policies
Forms and items needing troop-wide distribution
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Membership
• Boys - required for all boys.
• Adults - required for all adult
volunteers and Merit Badge
Counselors
• Background check on adults
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Finances
Dues
w/o Boys Life
w/ Boys Life ($13)
New Scouts
Not Crossover
$98.00
$111.00
New Scouts
Crossovers
$82.00
$95.00
Adults
$ 1.00 (transfer) or
$17.00 (new)
$24.00 (starter kit)
Includes:
• Registration, Insurance
• Awards, Operations, Equipment
• Starter Kit (Loops, Troop numerals, Name
Tag, Class B, patrol emblem)
• The Troop 39 policy is that any Scout who has
not paid dues may not receive any awards or go
on any outings.
• Scholarship may be available: See Mr. Pirrello
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Fundraisers
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Major fund-raisers
• Popcorn (Fall)
• Fair Parking (Fall)
• Turkey Shoot (Fall)
• Camp Card (Spring)
• Other ideas welcome
All these need an adult to be the
coordinator in order for them to
occur
$cout Buck$ !
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Earned as part of each fundraiser
Can be spent on troop fees,
outings or at the Scout Store
(receipt)
Adults working fair parking, $
goes into boys account
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Annual Health and Medical Record
Part A & B
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Part C
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Completed annually by all members
Events less than 72 hours
Required if event exceeds 72 hours
Activity is strenuous or demanding
Signed by licensed health care provider
Prescriptions
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Boys responsibility
Adults can assist if necessary
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Scout Hut / Property
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6 Patrol rooms
Scoutmaster office
Central Meeting room
Restroom
Outside area
Outdoor Pavilion
Park in front of building or along
driveway, not in back
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Rank Advancement: T39 Averages
Scout
 Tenderfoot
 2nd Class
 1st Class
 Star
 Life
 Eagle
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30 days
6 months
12 months
18 months
31 months
44 months
67 months
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Merit Badge Counselors
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Vocation, Avocation or Special
Training
Complete BSA Adult Application
Complete Merit Badge Counselor
Information
Merit Badge Counselors are
approved at the Council level
MB application must be renewed
annually (expires 12/31)
Youth Protection Training
required
www.meritbadge.com Excellent
resource !!!
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Community Service
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Eagle Scout Projects
VFW activities
UGA Football
Individual by Patrol
Adopt a stream
Hands Across Forsyth
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Adult Training: Troop Committee
Basic Training
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Adult Application
Fast Start Boy Scouting (online)
This is Scouting (online)
Troop Committee Challenge (online)
Youth Protection (online)
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Renewed every 2 years
Website:
https://scoutnet.scouting.org/elearning
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Adult Training: Asst Scoutmasters
What makes a trained leader?
• Adult
application
• Youth protection (online) renew every 24
months
• Fast Start Boy Scouting (online)
• This is Scouting (online)
• Assistant Scoutmaster position specific
SALT
ITOLS
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Things to do:
Troop Registration Form
 Complete Youth Application
 Complete Adult Application
 Complete Troop Resource Survey
 Pay Dues
 Get Medical Record completed and returned
 Join T39 Yahoo Groups
 Review: “How to Protect Your Children from
Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide” with your son
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Resources:
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READ THE PARENT GUIDE
Scoutmaster – Russ McClelland
(770) 235-3153
tmcclelland@bellsouth.net
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Troop Committee Chair - John Pirrello
(770) 889-3337
jpirrello@comcast.net
Websites:
 Troop
 National
 Council
 District
www.troop39.net
www.scouting.org
www.nega-bsa.org
www.etowah-bsa.org
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Reflection & Discussion:
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What did you learn that surprised
you in this meeting?
How is what we discussed different
than your son’s view of Scouting?
What challenges will you be facing
as a Scouting parent?
How do you see yourself
participating as a parent?
Q&A
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Backup
How Merit Badges Work
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Sign up to
be a counselor!
Select a Merit Badge of Interest
Find a Buddy
Find a Merit Badge Counselor (list
in Hut) approved by Scoutmaster
Meet with Scoutmaster to obtain
Blue Card and Approval
Obtain/Read MB Pamphlet
Complete all Requirements
Turn in Blue Card to Adv. Coord
Awarded at Court of Honor
See: www.troop39.net
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Rank Advancement
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A Scout Learns
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A Scout is Tested
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By Scoutmasters or Troop Guides
A Scout is Reviewed
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On Outings, at his own pace
By Scoutmaster then Board of
Review
A Scout is Recognized
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At Court of Honor
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Rank Advancement Procedure
Check w/ Advancement Coordinator
• Show progress in handbook
• Schedule Scoutmaster Conference
2. Attend Scoutmaster Conference
• One-on-one time
• Encourage next rank
• Prepare for BOR
3. Attend Board of Review
• Don’t forget, full class A uniform!
• Bring handbook to review
• Show signed book to Adv. Coord
4. Receive Rank advancement
1.
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Backpacks
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Simple low price your scout is growing quickly
Most packs for young adults are external frame
which are adjustable
Save your money for when he grows in 2 years
Scoutdirect.com offers discounted prices (50% off)
for scouts
Red Rock
Bryce
Zion
$54.99
Price: $71.49
Price: $76.99
Torso length
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Sleeping bags
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For this area and our camping a 15-20 degree bag is fine
Spend your money for a good bag to last scouting and
beyond
Items to look for: low weight 2.5 lbs, small pack size,
temperature rating
Slumberjack Baffin 20°F Down Mummy Sleeping Bag - Regular
Price:$129.99
Size
82 in. x 32 in. x 14 in.
Fits To
5 ft. 11 in.
Fill Weight
1 lb. 3 oz.
Loft
N/A
Avg. Total Wt.
2 lbs. 8 oz.
Stuff Size
6 in. x 16 in.
Temperature
20°F
Insulation
600+ fill power goose down
Inner Shell
Polyester Taffeta
Outer Shell
227T nylon Diamond ripstop
Zipper Type
N/A
Color
Sky blue/Cobalt/Orange
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Sleeping Pad
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Small size
Insulated for 15-20 degrees
Slumberjack Jr. Trekker Self-Inflating
Camping Mats
Item Number: 64416
Big Agnes Insulated Air Core
Rectangular Pad - Short 66in. x 20in.
Item Number: 24958
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Location of Camp Rainey Mountain
Camp Rainey Mountain
Clayton, GA
Cumming, GA
Camp Rainy Mountain Facilities
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800 seat air-conditioned H. Randolph Holder Dining Hall
Two Waterfront Facilities
Rifle and Shotgun Range
Archery Range
Centrally located Shower Houses
Two Chapels
Food - Professional cooks
Eleven Program Shelters
Climbing and Rappelling Tower
manage our camp’s food
Mountain Trails
service.
Adirondack Shelter in 10 Campsites
Summer Camp
Program for New Scouts
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TNT Second Class (The New Scout Trail = TNT)
Swimming & First Aid
One additional course
Program for Adults
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ASM Position Specific Training (SALT)
Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills Training (ITOLS)
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Summer Camp
Fees
Scouts - $265.00
Payments
First Payment of $125.00 must be made by April 11
Second Payment of $ 130.00 must be made by May 16
Adults - $150.00
Payment of $150 must be made by May 16
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Summer Camp
Equipment
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Footlocker
Duffle bag
$32.94
Class B T-shirts (At least 3). One shirt is included in your fees
Complete Class A Uniform
More information coming
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Summer camp parents meeting
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Equipment
Troop Supplied
 Trailer
 Tents, Ground
Cloths
 Stoves, Fuel
 Pots, Pans,
Serving Utensils
 Lanterns
Not Troop Supplied
 Backpack,
Footlockers
 Sleeping Bag, Pad
 Toiletries
 Mess Kits, Cups,
Water Bottles
 Food
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Troop
Committee
Charter Org
VFW9143
COR
Dave Scharlau
Scoutmaster
Russ McClelland
ASM Venture Patrols
Garth Ruhlin
TC Chair
John Pirrello
ASM
New Scouts
Mark Strozensky
Bill Hamilton
Assistant
Scoutmasters (6)
ASM
Patrol Advisors (6)
JASM
James Thornton
JASM
Andrew Pirrello
ASM
Patrol Advisors (4)
JASM
Benji Barish
Patrol Leader’s Council
Senior Patrol Leader
Matthew Pirrello
ASPL
Caving Vikings
M. McClelland
Patrol Leader
Flaming Hawks
Eric Scott
New Scout Patrol
Patrol Leader
Bobcats
JT Johnson
Patrol Leader
Black Dragons
Greg Scharlau
ASPL
Grant Allen
Patrol Leader
Scorpions
M. Johnson
Patrol Leader
Frogs
G. Thompson
New Scout Patrol
New Scout Patrol
Troop Guide
Keenan Nicholson
Troop Guide
Norris Nicholson
Troop Guide
Josh Allen
Patrol Leader
Spartans
Trevor Binning
Troop Guide
Scott Mondell
Patrol Leader
New Scout Patrol
Historian
Isaac Ridings
Chief Quartermaster
Nathan Stevens
Quartermaster
Christian Bird
Bugler
Quartermaster
Chris Tourtillott
Harrison Carter
Scribe
Dylan Stiteler
Instructor
Eric Strozensky
Librarian
Thomas Previti
Instructor
Alex Strozensky
Instructor
Chaplain Aide
Scott Mondell
LNT Trainer
Jeremy Thornton
Troop Guide
Nick Fuller
Patrol Leader
New Scout Patrol
OA Rep
Noah Ridings
Webmaster
B. Smallwood
Discipline
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Usually Youth Leaders will handle discipline initially.
They will be taught methods of handling disruptions,
in their training.
Scoutmasters’ job is being consistent, firm and fair
- Establish ourselves as leaders and then, to the
greatest degree possible, turn that leadership
authority over to the Scouts
Serious or recurring negative activity may require the
Scoutmaster or other adult leader’s involvement.
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