4. BSA Organizational Overview The Aims of Boy Scouting Character development Citizenship training Physical, mental, and emotional fitness

8. Goal of BSA and Troop 1493: Every scout achieves 1 st class

15. Troop 1493 focuses on new Scout development and advancement to First Class within the first year

16. Scout Shop location and website: 6512 FM 1960 Road West, Houston, TX (281) 444-1152 ‎ · scoutstuff.orgscoutstuff.org Troop 1493 class B uniform shirts can be purchased through the troop

18.  New Scout dues $50  Fundraisers are held several times a year

19. Medical forms: Anyone who wishes to participate in Troop 1493 must fill out a BSA medical form. Here is the link: http://www.samhoustonbsa.org/my_files/documents/ PDFs/Support_Services_Docs/annual_health- medical_record_34605.pdf http://www.samhoustonbsa.org/my_files/documents/ PDFs/Support_Services_Docs/annual_health- medical_record_34605.pdf It is the responsibility of the scout’s parent/guardian to make sure that the medical information given to the troop is accurate and up to date. This includes dosage changes in any medication being taken. Prescriptions: The taking of prescription medication is the responsibility of the individual taking the medication and/or that individual’s parent or guardian. A leader, after obtaining all the necessary information, may agree to accept the responsibility of making sure a youth takes the necessary medication at the appropriate time, but BSA does not mandate or necessarily encourage the leader to do so.

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