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The values of scouting

The Scouting program is based on values with its own code of conduct. The Scout Oath and Law help instill the values of good conduct, respect for others, and honesty. Scouts learn skills that will last a lifetime, including basic outdoor skills, first aid, citizenship skills, leadership skills, and how to get along with others. Scouting instills in young men the values and knowledge that they will need to become leaders in their communities and country.

The Ideals of Scouting

• The Scout Oath
• The Scout Law
• The Scout Motto

Aims and Goals

• The four goals of Troop 73
  • To develop character.
  • To develop citizenship.
  • To develop leadership abilities.
  • To develop physical fitness and mental awareness.
• Teach and practice leadership and organization

• Adult Leader organization
• Patrol Leaders Council
• Patrol Operations

Give the Greenbars ownership to our troop

• The junior leaders conduct the operations of the troop.
• The adult leaders guide the junior leaders, to provide a basic operational framework.

Established Methods

Use of standard operating methods and policies.

• Regular meeting schedule
• Annual Program Plan
• Written policy
• Standard meeting agendas
• Committee structure
  • Committee for key operations
  • Logistics
  • Communications
  • Advancement
  • Policy
• Patrol Method
  • Patrol oriented activities and responsibilities
  • Regular elections for troop and patrol offices
• Standard outing procedures
  • Standard Outing Procedures
• Parental involvement
  • Committee assignments
  • Outing support
  • Board of Reviews

Program Safty

• Observance of BSA safety and youth protection standards

Solid training in scout skills leading to fun and safe outings

• Annual program plan
• Maintain troop integration
• Meet needs and engage interests of all boys
• Support advancement program
• Training motivated by outings, resulting in advancement

Advancement program

• Regularly scheduled sessions of the Board of Review
• Immediate recognition for advancing scouts
• Formal and dignified recognition at Courts of Honor

Exciting high adventure outdoor program

• At least one event outing per month
• Stress on modern methods of backcountry travel
  • Hiking and backpacking
  • Mountaineering
  • canoeing
  • Skiing
  • Biking
  • Rafting
• Participation with District
• Annual summer Camp
• Annual winter Camp
• Camporee

Civic responisiblities

• Activities to support citizenship training
  • Participation civic observances and ceremonies
  • Outings to historic sites and civic facilities

Youth leader Training

• New Youth Leader Training (NYLT) program
• Anual patrol leader training
• Troop operational activities

Community Service

• Be available to local community to provide regular service
  • clean and green
  • Camp ground clean up
  • Eagle service projects
  • Scouting for Food
• Provide recognition for superior levels of service