TROOP 21
BOY SCOUTS OF
AMERICA
SPONSORED BY
THE AMERICAN LEGION, TURLOCK
Welcome to Troop 21, Boy Scouts of America. The enclosed package of information is provided to give you some basic information on how the Troop operates. Please read through this information with your son. The Boy Scouting program is run much differently from other club organizations. The more you understand about the Boy Scout program and the more you as parents are involved with the Troop, the more fun and adventures your son and you will have. Boy Scouting is really a family program. We look forward to having you and your son involved in the Boy Scouts.
After reading through this information, discussing it with your son and asking any questions you may have with the adult leaders of the Troop, we hope you will decide to join us for the fun and adventure. Boy Scouting is an open program and you as parents are encouraged to attend meetings and participate in the activities of the Troop. The more the parents participate, the better the program can be for your son and the quality time you spend will be remembered for the rest of his life.
If you and your son decide to become members of Troop 21, there are several forms that need to be filled out and returned to the Troop. These forms are:
BOY SCOUT REGISTRATION FORM
PARENT PERMISSION FORM
TROOP RESOURCE SURVEY FOR EACH PARENT
PARENT/SCOUT EXPECTATION FORM
The forms are found at the back of this package. Please complete each form and return them to the next Troop meeting along with a check for the fees outlined later in this letter. If you have any questions about this information and how it affects you and your son, please let us know and we will answer any questions or concerns you may have. Our phone numbers are listed at the end of this letter.
MEETINGS:
The Troop meets on a weekly basis. Our meetings are held at the American Legion Hall behind the Exxon gas station on the corner of East Ave. and Bothum, Turlock, Calif. The meetings are held in the social hall from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday nights. The older Scouts meet bi-weekly for a Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) to develop and plan Troop activities.
TROOP LEADERSHIP:
The older boy leaders, who have advanced in rank and show leadership skills along with Scout Spirit, run the Troop. Their leadership skills are further developed through training. The Troop decides on what they wish to do and plans the meetings through the Patrol Leaders Council. The Patrol Leaders, Senior Patrol Leader and the Scoutmaster (acting as an advisor) make up the Patrol Leader's Council. It is the Council's job to plan and run the troop program, which consist of planning each meeting, planning the outings the troop will go on and service projects they will perform in the community. The adult leaders are here to oversee the boys, to make sure that there is a good troop program going on and that it conforms to the Boy Scout Standards. In short, the adult leaders advise the boys and make sure the boys stay on course. The Troop is designed to be run by the boy's, which gives them the opportunity to lead, learn and advance.
PATROLS:
The Troop is broken down into patrols. A patrol is a group of 6 - 12 boys who enjoy Scouting together. A patrol is just the right size for outdoor adventure. On camping trips, a few tents will provide shelter for the whole patrol. Your patrol is a strong, active unit. All of you win when every member pitches in and does his best. With the leadership of the Patrol Leader, your patrol becomes a very important part of the Scouting program. At patrol meetings, on the trail and in camp, you will share many of Scouting's finest times.
Scouting is based on getting the boys into the outdoors via camping, backpacking or just having fun. It affords the boys the opportunity to do for themselves, to learn to depend on others and to have others depend on them. Your success will depend on the team effort of your patrol. All of this is set in a fun environment. As Adult Leaders it is our mission to see that your son has fun, learns, and achieves success in all that he does.
IMMEDIATE EXPENSES:
As in any program your son may be involved in, there are costs associated with it and Scouting is no different. The first cost is to get your son registered as a Boy Scout. We have outlined the costs below for this:
$ 7.00 Registration fee/transfer fee *
$ 9.00 Boy's Life Magazine. This is optional but highly encouraged. **
$ .50 Insurance *
$ 3.50 Troop 21 Dues
$ 75.00 Friends of Scouting ** (per family)
$ 95.00 TOTAL
* Required
** Optional (please ask any committee member on this topic)
These fees are to be paid when you submit your son's application to join Troop 21 along with the other completed forms requested. Please bring these documents with you to the next Troop meeting. Make checks payable to: Troop 21 Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
FRIENDS OF SCOUTING:
The Troop asks the Scouts to contribute to the Friends of Scouting program to help cover the costs of running the program. The money helps to pay for the costs of awards, patches and other district level programs. All the costs listed above for registration go to the National office and does not stay in the Troop.
One of the goals Troop 21 must meet to be recognized as a Quality Unit by the District, is that 80% of the families in the Troop will have contributed to Friends of Scouting.
UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT:
Your son should purchase the Boy Scout Handbook immediately, if he did not receive on during the crossing over ceremony. It is one of the most essential parts of the uniform. Your son will use the handbook during his entire time in Scouting. The uniform should also be purchased as soon as possible as it will make him feel a part of Scouting and be proud to say he is a Boy Scout. These items can be purchased at the National Scout Office at 4031 Technology Drive, Modesto CA 95356. The new office is located behind the CHP office off Kiernan The Council phone number is: (209)543-9700. Use the following as a guide in purchasing the uniform. This is the minimum your son should have to start.
Official Boy Scout handbook, item #3229
Short sleeve Scout shirt, item #598
Boy Scout belt and Buckle, item #529
Hat, mesh cap, item #596
Shorts, item #591
Socks, item #561 (needed with shorts)
or you may buy
Trousers, item #588 or 588S (slim)
Neckerchief Slide
Council Shoulder Patch: Greater Yosemite Area Council
Unit Numerals: "21"
World Scout Crest Emblem, item #M143
Shoulder Loops, Red, item #29a
Patrol Medallion, His patrol will have to select a name before purchasing.
The Troop will furnish your son with a troop neckerchief once his application is turned in and he is a member of this Troop. When your son attains the rank of First Class, he will be awarded a Troop 21 BlackJack neckerchief.
OUTINGS/ACTIVITIES:
The Troop will have a camping trip or outdoor activity almost every month. There will be a Troop/Patrol activity cost associated with this, which will cover the cost of food, transportation and equipment. This usually runs around $10.00, sometimes more and sometimes less, depending on what activity is planned. A troop activity notice will be sent home with your son approximately two weeks before the outing. Please review and return the bottom portion to the adult leader at the next meeting. A sample notice is included in this packet. The Scouts are strongly encouraged to go on all trips/activities since this is the backbone of the Scouting program.
Your son will need to purchase personal equipment for the camping trips. The equipment may be purchased as money and time permit. Some of the more expensive items could be borrowed from friends or even rented. They also make good birthday and Christmas presents. For information on personal camping gear please read chapter 2, "Lets go camping" in the Boy Scout Handbook. Pages 51-53 cover personal camping gear. The leaders will also go over this with your son at the Troop meetings. Chapter 9 also covers Backpacking and on pages 216-219 there is a detailed list of backpacking gear your son will need. We strongly recommend that prior to making a purchasing decision on backpacking gear that you contact the Scoutmaster or the Backpacking Coordinator. They will have insight as to the proper gear best suited for your son. Please remember that your son should not carry more than 25% of his body weight when backpacking. If any questions are not answered in these chapters, please feel free to bring them to the attention of one of the adult leaders. We will be more than happy to help. We want to make sure your son has a good time on these outings.
SCOUTING OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS:
Pocketknife (after earning his Totin' Chip)
First Aid Kit (part of the Second Class requirement 6b)
Extra clothing
Rain gear or plastic trash bag
Canteen or water bottle
Flashlight
Trail Food
Matches and fire starters
Sun protection
Compass
Whistle
The Outdoor essentials listed above are basic tools and supplies you should carry on every Scout outing. Always have them with you in a pocket, fanny pack or backpack.
It is important that your son has good equipment and that it fits properly, so he will have a fun time and want to go camping again. This is especially true of backpacks, once again we emphasize the need to contact the Scoutmaster or the Backpacking Coordinator. Make sure your son does not end up with a backpack that is too big or to small for him. Local sporting goods stores and places like: Big 5, Cresent Supply, Copelands in Modesto may give a 10% discount to Scouts on equipment purchases. Carry your Scout Registration Card with you and ask if they will give the discount when making your purchases.
We want all of your son(s) experiences in Scouting to be a positive one. One he will remember forever. We hope this information will help to start this adventure off in the right direction. If you ever have a question about anything in the Scouting program please contact one of the adult leaders and we would be happy to answer your questions or obtain the information requested.
Troop 21 welcomes you to Boy Scouting and we hope you and your son have as much fun as we do. The Scouting program provides a way for you as parents to spend more quality time in the life of your son. You may wish to become an adult volunteer and enjoy the fun of Scouting right along side your son.
In order for a Scout to advance in rank, he must complete all of the requirements set forth in the Boy Scout Handbook. Upon completion of these requirements he will present himself (in complete Class A uniform) to the Assistant Scoutmaster in preparation for a “Scoutmaster’s Conference”. If and when the Scoutmaster feels that the Scout has satisfied all of the requirements for this rank, the Scoutmaster will schedule the Scout for a “Board of Review”. The board will be comprised of a minimum of three adult committee members that have been trained and qualified to further review the Scouts requirements in some of the following areas:
The Scout Law The Scout Motto
The Scout Oath The Scout Slogan
Random items within the list of requirements for the rank applied for.
Philosophical questions related to the Scouts personality and his Scouting career.
Scout Spirit – This is a behavior that will be observed during ALL Troop/Patrol related activities. People such as: other parents, adult leaders, other Scouts and the Scoutmaster will be allowed to contribute to the input of whether or not the Scout has demonstrated the behavior to satisfy the requirement of Good Scout Spirit. Scout Spirit involves a broad range of attributes ranging from: completeness of uniform and how he presents himself, paying attention during Troop meetings, helping other Scouts when possible, attendance, participating in Troop service projects, respecting other people, practicing the Scout Law, Oath, Outdoor Code, Slogan, Motto in his everyday living, just to name a few. Scout Spirit is a behavior that exemplifies the essence of Scouting.
TROOP 21
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
PARENT/SCOUT EXPECTATION/CONTRACT FORM
Troop 21 is a family Troop
and we are all volunteers. Many of our adult leaders have sons in the Troop and
some do not. The motivation and drive of the leadership is admirable. If it
were not for the time, dedication, devotion and Scout Spirit of the adult
leadership of this Troop, there would be no Troop. We want all parents of
Scouts to understand what is expected of them
in supporting the Troop and your son.
WE EXPECT PARENTS TO:
1. Support
our Troop by helping…Plain and Simple. This includes: attending Courts of Honor
(about 4 times a year), helping on activities such as: providing transportation
on Scout outings, participating in Scout outings when possible and helping with
fund raisers. You are always welcome to be a part of the Troop adult leadership
(which meets the first Monday night of every month after the Troop meeting).
This may sound like a lot to ask of you, but this is what keeps the Troop
going. Family participation is an important element in the successful operation
of Troop 21 and it is why we have a
successful Troop. BSA does not stand for "Baby Sitters of America" !
2. Support
their son(s) in his Scouting career and his Trail to Eagle. Be involved in his
development and growth. Review the advancement requirements with your son. Ask
him questions about Scouting and what he is doing. Make sure that he
understands that he is responsible for getting his advancement requirements
completed, signed off and recorded in the Troop records. Help recognize and
reward his accomplishments. He is proud of what he has done and the awards he
has earned.
3. Support
our program, by encouraging the Scouts to participate even if sometimes they
"don't feel like it." Help them
through the low periods of their involvement and praise them during their peak
periods. They have made a commitment to Troop 21 and to themselves. With your
encouragement they can stay involved, have a good time and advance in the
program.
4. Not to use
alcohol, tobacco or any illegal substance or any foul language at any time
during any Scouting activity of Troop
21.
5.
Give us feedback on how
our Troop is doing. Be patient and try not to lose your temper with anyone for
something that may not be in their control. Try to understand the situation and
contribute with constructive criticism. We welcome parents who may have good
ideas on making the Troop or programs better. If you have any questions or want
to give us feed back, please come to a meeting or call us. We do ask that you
join your son in obeying the fifth and sixth point of the Scout Law: Courteous and Kind, when you present a concern that you feel that needs
attention.
6.
The Troop operates on a
limited budget with limited resources. We do ask that the more you contribute
to our Troop, the easier it will be to accomplish developing your son(s) Trail
to Eagle.
7.
If and when you attend
Scout outings, we ask that you let the Scouts learn from some of their own
mistakes. Let them try certain Scout activities on their own. As tough as it
may be to just stand by and watch, we do ask on certain occasions that you
stand back and let them experience failure in order for them to gain the wisdom
that will allow them to grow to be more responsible leaders in the future.
I, _________________________, Parent/Guardian of Boy
Scout; ______________________ have read the above expectations and will do my
best to live up to these guidelines and help them on their trail to Eagle. Date: ___________
TROOP 21
BOY SCOUTS OF
AMERICA
PARENT/SCOUT EXPECTATION/CONTRACT FORM
The most basic expectation of
a Boy Scout in Troop 21 is that he will conduct himself according to the Boy
Scout Oath and Boy Scout Law at all times. In addition we expect a Boy Scout
to:
WE EXPECT SCOUTS TO:
1. HAVE FUN!!!
2. Advance to the rank of First Class within One year
of joining the Troop. This is a reasonable time period if Scouts are involved
with their patrol and Troop and have the support of their parents.
3. Be in full
uniform,(Shirt with complete insignia and neckerchief and hat. Scout pants or
shorts are optional but preferred), at any Troop event, unless informed
otherwise. The uniform is to be worn at all Courts of Honor, Troop meetings,
fund raisers, and field trips. Trips to camp outs will have the option of Troop
21 T-shirts (a cost of $10). The T-shirts are a quick and simple way of
visually identifying our Scouts while we are camping or out at the beach etc. A
Troop neckerchief can be earned when the Scout has reached the rank of First
Class. Non Scout hats are not considered a part of the uniform unless it is a
Boy Scout hat.
4. Let his
leader know if he cannot make it to a Troop activity. If there is a reason why
you cannot attend an activity, please, have your son, contact this Patrol
Leader and/or Scoutmaster beforehand. If the Scout is required to participate
in the “phone tree” call list, we ask that he complete his assignment to avoid
potential loss of communication.
5. Bring his
Boy Scout Handbook to all Boy Scout functions unless told otherwise. The Scout
Handbook is also his record for rank advancement.
6. Be
responsible for getting his advancement requirements completed, signed off in
his Boy Scout Handbook and recorded in the Troop records. The Scout will be
responsible to keep his personal file updated and present it during his
Scoutmaster conference and Board of Review during his attempt for a rank
advancement.
7. Attend
Troop meetings each week, attend activities like: Highway cleanup, fund raisers,
campouts and field trips. This is expected unless there is a special situation
such as illness, family activity, or extra homework. Remember School homework
comes first.
8.
Show Scout
Spirit by following the Scout
Law, Oath and Outdoor Code in his daily life. He will show Good Scout
appearance and show leadership in order to advance in rank. The Scout will
participate in as many Troop service projects as possible and exhibit good
behavior.
9. Bring some
form of note taking stationary to record important up coming events along with
other Troop related information.
I, _______________________,
have read the expectations above and promise to do my best to live up to these
guidelines and will conduct myself in a behavior that will promote my growth
within this Troop. Date: ______________
GREATER YOSEMITE AREA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
January 1, _____
Thru January 31, _____
Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 25.8
Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 12552
I, ________________________
the PARENT/GUARDIAN of ________________________ give my permission for him to
attend ALL TROOP AND PATROL activities within the above year.
At the time of this signing, he is in good physical condition. If, at the time of activity, he is not feeling well or I am aware that he has been exposed to a communicable disease, then I will make sure that he does not attend.
FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, SEE
ATTACHED FORM:
If,
in the opinion of the adult in charge of the event, it becomes necessary, the
leaders may give FIRST AID to my/our son or take him to qualified medical
personnel for emergency treatment, yes
/ no. (If “no” write reason and signed statement giving release from liability
and any alternate instructions on the reverse side.)
The undersigned does hereby authorize the Scoutmaster of Troop 21, Greater Yosemite Area Council, Boy Scouts of America or such substitute as he/she may designate, as agent for the undersigned, to consent to any X-rays, examination, anesthetic, medical, dental or surgical treatment and/or hospital care for the above minor which may be deemed advisable by, and rendered under the general or special supervision of, any qualified medical personnel licensed under the provision of medicine practice act, whether such treatment is rendered at the office or said qualified medical personnel, at a hospital, Scout camp or elsewhere.
This
authorization will be in effect while the above minor is in route to or from,
or involved or participating in, any troop activity or any activity of the
Greater Yosemite Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, unless revoked in writing
by the undersigned and delivered to the Scoutmaster of Troop 21.
In case of emergency, I can
be reached at: (phone#) _______________________Pager #_____________
Cell Phone #: ___________________
E-mail Address: ______________________
Insurance Carrier: _______________________________________________________
Policy #: ___________________
Primary insured:______________________
Make/Model of vehicle: _____________________________ Year ___________
Drivers License# ___________________
# passenger w/seat belts _____
If I cannot be contacted,
please call:
Name: ___________________________ Phone#:
___________________
Signed: ___________________________ Date: ___________________
Address:___________________________ Cell #: ___________________
Troop 21
Policies and Procedures
For Disciplinary Action
One of the goals of Troop 21, is to promote “Good Scout Spirit”. In the opinion of the Troop Committee, it is an important element in the development of a scout and the troop. Scout spirit also happens to be a requirement published by the Boy Scouts of America and a scout cannot advance in rank without it.
In the event a Scout is causing disruption to the patrol or troop activities, the following steps should be considered for disciplinary action.
Each incident shall be treated on a case by case basis, but the following will provide an outline and protocol for handling fair and equitable treatment.
1) Once there is a determination of a disruptive Scout, the Patrol Leader will be notified of the situation. This notification will involve the input of the Assistant Scout Master. In the absence of the PL, the SPL will assist in the situation. In the absence of the Assistant Scout Master, another Assistant Scout Master or adult leader will assist in the situation. The PL and Assistant Scout Master will advise the disruptive scout that the behavior exhibited will not be tolerated and does not exemplify “Good Scout Spirit”. During this consultation, the scout will be warned that this behavior will result in one of the following consequences depending on the severity of the behavior: 1) Isolation from the Patrol or Troop, but still remaining in the room, 2) asked to spend quality time with two other adult leaders to work on developing better “Scout Spirit” or rank advancement activities, 3) be asked to contact his parent or guardian to come and pick him up.
2) If the situation warrants that a parent or guardian needs to pick up the scout, the scout will not be allowed to leave until the PL and Assistant Scout Master has the time to explain the situation that lead to the scout being asked to leave.
3) In the event that a scout repeatedly continues to be disruptive in more than a single event, in other words, from one meeting or scout outing to another and seems to be developing a pattern of being disruptive, the Scout Master will ask for a consultation with the parents or guardian of that scout.
We will continue to develop the scouts skills in practicing the Scout: Law, Oath, Motto, Slogan and Scout Spirit. As volunteers, we feel that we will do our best to ensure that the scout program offered by Troop 21 is the best that it can be.
Dear
Parents of Troop 21,
It has been a mission of mine to help our Troop in any way that I can and as your Committee Chairman, I am asking you to read the following request.
I have watched Troop 21 grow from eight (8) Scouts in 1988, to fifty plus (40+) registered in 2001. This growth is a positive influence on our community and represents the goals and values that you as parents would like to instill in your sons as they reach for their own individual accomplishments in life. I encourage you to encourage your sons in holding on to their goals and assist them to follow the trail to Eagle. The rank of Eagle Scout is the most prestigious rank that can be attained in the Boy Scouting program.
Our Troop has operated on a limited budget with limited
resources. We all know what it is like to operate on a limited budget and when the
going gets tough, the tough get going. We have always found ways to work out
our financial challenges to keep our Troop alive. This brings me to my main
point of this message and request. RESOURCES!!!
Our current leadership has been and continues to provide the best possible program available in the district. Their efforts are commendable. However, just like any other program, volunteer work does not always allow us to devote our entire personal life, especially when it comes to your free time.
Where am I going with this? I have made a commitment to our Adult Leader Committee to solicit what I will refer to as “Dedicated-Part-Time” commitment from other adult/parents of the Boy Scouts within this Troop.
What does this mean? My expectations of this request are simple. We have approximately 40 plus Scouts in this Troop, some of which are brothers. This tells me that we have approximately 30 plus adult/parents delivering these Scouts to our Troop.
There are 12 months in a year. Our Troop is active with a minimum
of one or two scheduled events each month. Let’s round it out to 2.5 events a
month or 30 events per year. See where I am going with this?
I would like to ask each of you to look at your own personal calendar for ALL of 2001 and review our Troop calendar of events for the balance of 2001. We all have seasons, months, weeks and days that are not conducive to be available to help out with this Troop. I do believe that there are times that you are free to provide assistance to help this Troop function to the best of its capabilities. If each of you can COMMIT to just ONE (1)… scheduled event within a 12 month period, this would help our Troop in a way that goes beyond explanation, after all, it’s hard to quantify “Burn Out”. “Burn Out” is something that I would like to avoid, but it can and will happen if we sit back and rely on the same dedicated volunteers that run this Troop today without offering some form of assistance.
I am not asking for much, but I am asking for a commitment once you sign up for a particular event. The level of participation that I am looking for is “Event Management”. With the skills that you have to bring to the party, delegation and persuasiveness are the two things that will allow you to succeed in your venture with this commitment. Examples of what I call “Event Management” involves some of the following:
Phone calls Coordinating transportation
Coordinating activities Closing the loop with the Scouts
Making reservations Reviewing Scout material
Transportation Transportation
These are just a few things that our current adult leadership members have been doing to make this Troop function, did anything jump out at you?
We have many outings, meetings, service projects, fund raisers and activities throughout the year. We do not expect you and your son to participate in all of these activities, but do encourage you to come to as many as you can. We understand that we are in competition with family events, sports, homework and in some cases, girls. We have an open door policy and welcome you to come when ever you can.
I would like to see as many of you help with the continued success of this Troop and would like you to take the time the THANK the adult volunteers each time that you have the opportunity to speak with them. The reason that this Troop has grown to this level, is a direct reflection of the adult leader volunteers. They are dedicated, devoted and committed to the success of this Troop which provides your son(s), the fun and achievement they have each time they participate in a Troop event.
Please help me help our Troop, together there is nothing
that we cannot accomplish.
We have our own website: www.bsatroop21.net , please visit this site to see what information we
have out there. We have our calendar of events listed on there as far as we can
plan (which is usually over a years worth of planning) -if you are a
member of Troop 21, you know what to do here.
Troop 21
The following process was defined to provide the proper environment for a Board of Review. The reason for scheduling this process on another night of the week was to ensure that: 1)un-interrupted time would be devoted to the Scout for reviewing their material, 2)proper setting with respectable conditions be provided for the scout to be focused, 3)to allow the leaders to participate with Troop meeting functions and announcements and to remain focused on the meeting. 4)to apply structure in providing the Scouts with adequate opportunity to schedule a Board of Review prior to a Court of Honor.
The
following are recommended guidelines to the process. The process is dynamic and
depending on mutually agreed upon circumstances, can be altered to accommodate
unplanned events.
1)
Upon
completion of ALL of the requirements for rank advancement, the Scout will
contact their designated Assistant Scoutmaster for final review in preparation
for a Scoutmaster’s Conference.
2)
The
Scout will be advised by their Assistant Scoutmaster to contact the Scoutmaster
to schedule a date, time and place to meet for a Scoutmaster’s Conference.
3)
Upon
completion and passing of the Scoutmaster’s Conference, the Scoutmaster will
advise the Scout that they need to contact the Board of Review chairman to
schedule a specific, date, time and location of their Board of Review. There
will be NO tolerance for tardiness. Each Scout will be allocated 30 minutes
from introduction to congratulations.
4)
The
Board of Review chairman will schedule up to a maximum of 4 appointments in one
evening. Additional appointments can and will be scheduled in the event that
the number of Scouts awaiting a Board of Review exceeds that of the time
available prior to a Court of Honor.
5)
Each
Scout attending a Board of Review must come in COMPLETE CLASS A uniform, no
open toe shoes. Shirts tucked in and a smile on their face.
6)
In
the event a Scout does not pass ALL of the requirements for rank advancement,
the Scout and the board members will reschedule another date, time and location
to complete the review process. It will be at the discretion of the board
members to determine how the Scout will make up the incomplete item/items for
rank advancement.
7)
Upon
successful completion of the Board of Review process, the Board of Review
chairman will document the necessary information required and will submit it to
the Rank advancement chairman.
8)
The
Board of Review chairman will review all of the candidates with the Assistant
Scoutmasters and Scoutmaster prior to a Court of Honor for completeness to
avoid any potential omissions.
9)
ALL BOARD OF REVIEW’s NEEDS TO
BE COMPLETED 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO A COURT OF HONOR.
Board
of Reviews will be scheduled on the second Thursday of each month, beginning at
6:30 p.m. Each board will consist of a minimum of three adult Scout leaders.
The board members will be rotating from month to month to ensure equal
opportunity for each adult leader to experience the process and to avoid burn
out.