1. New Parent Orientation

2. On Line Website information: http://troop761.org/
Within the ‘Members” area:
Username: Troop761
Password: BePrepared
Tour of website
myscouting.org ID
Troop list
MeritBadge.com

3. Uniforms Class ‘A’ uniform includes: Class ‘B’ uniform includes: Shirt
Slide
Neckerchief
Pants
Socks
Sash
Class ‘B’ uniform includes:
Troop T-shirt

4. Who provides what? Troop provides: Parents provide:
One Troop number patch (761)
One Troop neckerchief
One Boy Scout neckerchief slide
Two green epaulet loops for the shoulders
One Class ‘B’ uniform troop T-shirt
Parents provide:
Class ‘A’ Shirt
Pants
Guide Book
Name tag (optional)
Hat (optional)

5. Patches Patches parents need to supply: World Crest Emblem
Mike Tucker
Patches parents need to supply:
World Crest Emblem
Council Shoulder Patch
Name plate (optional – ordered through the troop)
Where can I purchase the supplies?
Leesburg Hobby & Collectibles
BSA Scout Shops

6. Patch and emblem locations
Patch and emblem locations. This can also be found in the Scout handbook.

7. Joining Scouts Parent: Adult Application Yearly Dues
Youth Protection Training (online)
Scout:
Scout Application
Yearly Dues
Youth Protection Training (in book)

8. Scouts Organization Chart Scout Master and ASM’s (uniformed)
Patrols – Each assigned two ASM’s
Troop 761 Committee (non uniformed members)
Scout Master and ASM’s (uniformed)
Parents and family members

9. Volunteering - Many hands make light work
Scout
Parent
ASM
Committee Member
parents and family can always help the Committee and ASM's in all kinds of ways, either on an as-needed/available basis or on an ongoing basis, in any capacity, etc. (I love the "Stone Soup" idea - everyone bring what you have to offer!)
BUS DRIVER

10. Troop 761 Jobs Other jobs: Advancement coordinator (1)
Fundraising Coordinator [Vacant] (1 or several)
Bus Drivers [Vacancies] (several preferred)
Merit Badge Counselors [Vacancies] (many)
Board of Review Members [Vacancies] (many)
Assistant Scoutmasters (many)
parents and family can always help the Committee and ASM's in all kinds of ways, either on an as-needed/available basis or on an ongoing basis, in any capacity, etc. (I love the "Stone Soup" idea - everyone bring what you have to offer!)
BUS DRIVER 10

11. “Boy Led – Adult Guided”
Support
High
Low
Too Little Support
Scouts “falling through the cracks”; Patrols don’t have direction, etc.
Balanced Support
“Boy Led – Adult Guided”
Supporting the Scouts at the right level for each individual – some need more, some need less
Too Much Support
Adults are “running the show”, Scouts are not Leading; Adults are overly involved – too much hand’s on
the "right balance" is going to look slightly different for everyone... so let's not argue about the middle-ground, and let's just avoid the extremes...

12. Rank Advancement
Scout gets sign offs from a first class scout (or higher rank)
After achieving all sign offs for that rank, the Scout makes an appointment and attends a Scout Master conference
After passing the Scout Master conference, the scout makes an appointment and attends a Board of Review
New rank achieved – awarded at next Court of Honor

13. Merit Badges and Rank Scout Tenderfoot Second Class First Class
The first four Scout Ranks - Scout, Tender Foot, Second Class and First Class, do not require any Merit Badges. While any Scout can work on any merit badge at any time, it may be best to focus first on completing these rank requirements.

14. Required Merit Badges Rank Badges Req. Eagle Required Scouts Choice
Total
Scout
Tenderfoot
Second Class
First Class
Star 6 4 2
Life 5 3 11
Eagle 10 21

15. Merit Badges Choose a Merit Badge
Get a Blue Card from the Scout Master, and have him sign it
Contact and secure a Merit Badge Counselor for that particular merit badge
Complete the requirements
Merit Badge Counselor will sign the completed Blue Card.
Merit Badges
Alex Stuck will show his book.
Keep the Blue Card in your binder - you must present at your Board of Review.
You must have a signed blue card in order to begin working on the Merit Badge requirements.

16. Camping Outings and reservations Buddy System Electronic devices Food
Equipment
Personal
Troop provided
Have Mr. Forscht speak to this

17. Money Adult application $16 Yearly Scout Application $100 (prorated)
Scout Insurance
Uniform Nametag (optional) $3
One time
Camping
Pay as you go
By event
Activities

18. Table of Differences Item Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Get badges
Once a month at the pack meeting
Once a quarter at a Court of Honor
Leadership
Parents – Den/Pack
Boys – Patrol/Troop
Advancement
Yearly
As accomplished
Earn Badges
With parent sign off
With 1st class scout sign off
Equipment
You purchase everything
Troop has most everything
Camping
All are invited
Boy led – not family camping
Rank Advancement
Automatic
Nobody ushering you through

19. 1st Year Program Need content from Brian
Need copy of Brian’s picture to insert
Have him speak to this