Mustang Scouts – Troop 10
If you are interested in
joining Troop 10, please let our Scoutmaster know.
You can find a checklist
below.
Checklist for New Scouts: http://bsatroop10.org/MustangChecklist.pdf
Mustang Scouts are the Boy Scouts
that just crossed over from the Webelos program or any new Scout currently in
the fifth grade. These Scouts are kept together for the first few months to get familiar
with Troop 10 and begin to learn the Scouts skills they need.
The usual plan is to add the Mustangs to existing Troop patrols just after Bartle Summer Camp each summer. We make every attempt to place friends together and your input will be requested. Please send specific requests to the Scoutmaster at: scoutmaster@bsatroop10.org.
COMMUNICATIONS
Troop 10 uses the Troop’s
Website: bsatroop10.org and e-mail messages to provide and
distribute important information. We
need to have an active e-mail address for every Scout and their parents if you
want to be in this information loop.
Please make sure Herb Strain has those addresses: hastrain@aol.com Please check the
Website and your e-mail frequently for updates.
The Troop’s complete “Policies
& Procedures” and a wealth of other important information are available
on the Website.
SUMMER CAMP
We will be attending Summer
Camp at the H. Roe Bartle Scout
Reservation in Osceola, Missouri. (June 18th thru June 27th) Osceola is just south of
Clinton, MO on Truman Lake. This
is a wonderful experience for every Scout and the Troop strongly encourages all
Scouts to attend. Parents often find
camp relaxing and are also encouraged to come and stay from 1 to 10 days.
CAMPING / EQUIPMENT
Troop 10 plans and camps one
weekend every month from September thru May.
We also have a special campout in early June just for our Mustang
Scouts. The Troop has a large stock of
equipment we use on our campouts and other outings. We provide: tents, ground cloths (tarps),
cooking equipment, water coolers, propane lanterns, tables, toilet paper,
cleaning supplies, first aid supplies & shelters. We DO NOT
provide tents or tarps for Adults. We
also DO NOT provide: cups, plates, bowls, knives, forks or spoons for Scouts or
Adults.
Troop 10 has a policy about chairs:
Only Adults & Eagle Scouts can use lawn chairs (with backs) on
campouts. Other scouts can use tripod
type camp chairs. Adults are encouraged
to bring a lawn chair.
All scouts are responsible to
“be prepared” for these outings.
Appropriate clothing and gear are to be planned for and brought to each
campout. A list is available in the Boy
Scout Handbook.
Flyers are made available for
every campout. This will contain all of the specifics of
that outing. Scouts (and parents
planning to attend) MUST signup for these outings in advance, so we can plan
and provide the appropriate gear and food.
Signup should be done at the Troop Meetings or directly with the Leader
listed on the flyer.
TROOP MEETINGS
Troop 10 holds a regular meeting on most every Monday evening during the school year. These take place at 7:00pm at Prairie Star Middle School and lasts 60 - 90 minutes. The exceptions to this are that we usually hold a Patrol Leader’s Council Meeting the Monday after weekend campouts. Mustangs do not need to attend Patrol Leader’s Council Meetings. We do not hold meetings when there is no school scheduled on that Monday (at Blue Valley Schools). Please check the Troop Calendar on the Website for the exact schedule.
UNIFORMS
All Scouts are expected to
wear their full Class “A” uniform to all Troop Meetings. Information on proper uniforming is available on
the Troop’s Website. Troop 10 keeps a
supply of used Boy Scout uniforms. We
have a “Uniform Exchange several time a year – check the calendar for exact
dates. To donate, sell or purchase from
the uniform exchange, please contact: uniform@bsatroop10.org
BOY SCOUT HANDBOOK
Every Scout MUST have a
Handbook. This should have their name
clearly marked on the outside edge of the book pages. All Advancement will be recorded in the
book. A book cover is recommended and
there is also a hardbound copy available.
Every advancement requirement is resourced in this handbook. Scouts should bring their Scout Handbook to
every meeting and campout.
RANK ADVANCEMENT
Boy Scout Advancement is
different from Cub Scouts. Parents can
no longer sign off completed requirements.
Please check the “Troop
10 Advancement Policies” under the Advancement Section on the Website for
complete details. The first Rank is
“Scout” and all you have to do is simply read the joining requirements
(chapter 1) and present yourself to an Adult Leader for a “Scoutmaster’s
Conference”. This and all other ranks
& awards are presented at Troop Courts of Honor. These usually take place in September,
December & May.
The Troop uses a laptop computer to track & record Scout
Advancement. It is every Scout’s
responsibility to have his Rank Advancement & other Awards entered into the
computer for them to be presented. This
information is also available on the Troop’s website in a password protected section –
secure pages.
ATTENDANCE
We track attendance at meetings and on campouts and use this towards Rank
Advancement. (55% is required) Scouts are responsible to make sure their
attendance is properly recorded.
Attendance printouts are available for your review on the Website under
the ‘secure pages’
section. As you work towards 2nd
& 1st Class Ranks you will notice that 2nd Class
requires five(5) Troop Activities and 1st
Class requires an additional five(5) Activities. This seems to hold up most Scouts in their
first few months with the Troop. Activities
that count are: Campouts, Courts of Honor, “Adopt-A-Highway”, help on other Scout’s Eagle Projects and a few other special
events. (Troop Meetings don’t count as ‘activities’)
HONOR SCOUT PROGRAMS
Some of the older Scouts are involved in Boy Scout Honor Camping
Programs. These include the ‘Tribe of
Mic-O-Say’ & the ‘Order of the Arrow’.
Mustangs will have plenty of time to learn more about these and will
hopefully be invited to join them when they reach the appropriate level in
Scouts.
COSTS & FEES
Annual dues are paid in the January.
Campouts are self-funding.
Campout fees are published on the informational flyer. Additional patrol food costs are handled
within each Patrol. Troop 10 usually
holds an annual fundraiser in the Fall. Fees are paid to our Troop Treasurer. Bartle Summer Camp Scout & Adult fees are
maintained separately and paid to our Troop Treasurer. You may also use PayPal
to pay fees. A link can be found on the
Troop 10 Website Homepage.
Boy Scouts open wonderful adventures and opportunities for every young
man. There are many new things to get
used to and learn. Please do not
hesitate to ask any of our Troop Leaders questions as they arise. There are no foolish questions.
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