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Common Questions |
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General |
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When was the Troop Started? |
August, 1984 |
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Troop Size |
68 |
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How many boys have left the Troop in the past 12 months? |
Age Out - 1, Other reasons -11 |
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Age Distribution |
17-10;16-11;15-11;14-7;13-7;12-7;11-15, |
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Rank Distribution |
Eagle-4; Life-29; Star-4; 1st Class-7; 2nd class-10;
Tenderfoot-9; Scout/New-5. |
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Number of Registered Adult Leaders |
50 Registered Adults: SM -1, ASM -8, Troop Committee - 41 (31
Very Active) |
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Program |
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Is your troop Boy Led? (How Much of every Troop meeting is led by
the Adults?) |
Yes, Adults handle some announcements and SM Minute(5-10
minutes). Will assist boys with program if requested as part of
Greenbar meeting. |
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How many patrols? |
6 regular |
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New Scout Patrol? |
In place from Crossover until first meeting in August |
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What % of the boys regularly attend troop meetings? |
60-70% |
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Patrol Leaders Council - Does the Troop Conduct Boy Led Monthly
Planning Meetings? |
Yes, all months except Dec, Jun, Jul. |
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Does the Troop participate in Service Opportunities? What are some
Examples? |
Yes, Help with SUMC Bethlehem Project, Eagle Service Projects,
and Patrol Service Projects. |
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Outdoor Program |
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Summer Camp Opportunities |
2 per year - June and July |
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Number of Overnight Outings Per Year (excluding Summer Camp) |
9 |
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Type of Outdoor Activities? |
Diverse - District and Council Camporees, Historical Trips,
Backpacking, Caving, Climbing, Aquatics, canoeing |
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What % of the boys regularly attend troop outings? |
Boys age 11-14 participate in 60-70% of outings;
older boys participate as their busy schedules allow |
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High Adventure Opportunities for Older Scouts? |
Philmont 2006,
planned - Florida Seabase 2007, Philmont 2008. |
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Advancement |
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Number of Eagles |
51 |
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What is the Troop philosophy on Advancement? |
We follow the BSA 4 part advancement process. We encourage the
boys to stay on a regular advancement path, ideally 1st class by the
end of year 1. Advanced ranks at own pace,
target Eagle by age 16. |
