Scoutmaster's Corner

Personal message from Mr. Fowler...

Good Morning,

  Greetings to all Scouts and Scouters. I hoe you find this block to be of improtance to all of you in the future. If you will keep coming back on a regular basis, I will attempt yo keep you abreast of important dates and events which will be coming up in the coming month. As always the calander will be where you will obtain information for your long range planning. This area will be for reminders and important announcements.

OK, here we go:  The next camping trip will be on August 20-22, 2010, at the Pondhouse. It was announced at the last meeting for the previous weekend. However a major conflict occured. The emphasis for this event will be advancement (Scout to First Class). See all of you at the Pondhouse.

Thank you

Mr. Fowler

 

Scout Badge Requirements


Joining Requirements

 

  1. Meet Age Requirements.  Be a boy who has completed the fifth grade and be at least 10 years old, or be 11 years old, or have earned the Arrow of Light Award and be at least 10 years old, and be under 18 years old.
  2. Complete a Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian.
  3. Find a Scout Troop Near Your Home.
  4. Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
  5. Demonstrate the Scout Sign, Salute, and handshake.
  6. Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot).
  7. Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath or Promise, Law, Motto, and Slogan, and the Outdoor Code.
  8. Describe the Scout badge.
  9. Complete the Pamphlet Exercises.  With your parent or Guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide."
  10. Participate in a Scoutmaster Conference.  Turn in your Boy Scout application and health history form signed by your parent or guardian, then participate in a Scoutmaster Conference.