A GUIDE FOR MEMBERS

OF

BOY SCOUT TROOP 156

CHARTERED BY:

 PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN

Prepared by the Leaders and Troop Committee of Troop 156

WELCOME TO SCOUTS AND PARENTS OF TROOP 156

This handout is intended to answer some of your questions about Troop 156 operating policies, provide information about our activities, and discuss the philosophy behind the operation of our Troop.

We have a very successful Troop, which is attributable to the support given by the parents.  Parents are encouraged to become members of the Troop Committee, come on camping trips, help with Troop activities, etc.  Especially important to your son and the Troop is your presence at Troop 156 Courts of Honor.

 Our Troop goals are to provide an environment in which: 

1)        Scouts can have fun and be challenged by camping and high adventure activities.

2)        Learn scout skills, earn merit badges and progress on his trail to Eagle.

3)        Develop scout spirit, citizenship and Troop leadership.

The Troop is Scout run with guidance from the Scoutmaster, the Assistant Scoutmasters and committee members.  The Scouts are encouraged to grow by setting expectations in front of them and feeling support behind them.  Safety is of paramount importance and the adult leaders will exercise discipline and guidelines in accordance with the troop policy and the published regulations of the Boy Scouts of America.

 A permission slip will be required and signed by the parents before a Scout will be allowed to participate in any activity held outside of are normal meeting location.  This not only lets us know that the Scout has your permission, but also provides us with any medical information we may need.  In case of an emergency, it is extremely important that we know how to contact you when your son(s) is on an outing with us,  It also provides the parents with trip information and a local contact name and phone number.

 Adults also need a permission slip for all overnight trips that they are participating in.  This is required so that there is contact information on hand in case of an emergency.

 Campouts – The troop tries to have an event every month.  Special campouts include caving, Klondike Derby, canoeing, high adventure trips, summer camp, family camp, etc.

 Meetings – Troop meetings are held Monday night from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the gym at Morgan Elementary School located at 53800 Mound Road (between 24 and 25 Mile Roads).  There is not a Troop meeting when the schools are closed.

 Committee meetings are held the fourth Thursday of every month; unless it falls on a holiday, then an alternate day will be chosen.

(All parents are encouraged to attend).

 If you need information or want to talk to someone regarding an outing or scouting in general, you may call anyone on the committee.  Please refer to the Troop 156 Handbook for any additional questions you may have.  Thank you for joining Troop 156, we look forward to working with you and your son.

 Yours in Scouting on behalf of the Troop Committee,

 Michael Beauvais

Committee Chair

E-Mail: mike24beauvais@comcast.net

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