Assistant Scoutmaster Bob Gilmore has created an outstanding introduction to scouting and how it applies to Troop 175 in Simsbury. While this is given to the new scouts joining the troop, it is also helpful for existing scouts and their parent to get the most out of scouting.
Download troop_175_bsa_information_resource_guide_october_2008.pdf
Table of Contents (page number)
Troop Specifics
Council - District 4
Troop Committee 4
Troop Communications 4
Parent Participation 5
Troop Meetings 5
Patrol Leaders Council Meetings (Troop Leaders Meetings) 5
Troop Calendar 5
Annual Charter Renewal / Registration 5
Troop Fundraising Events 6
Scout Accounts 6
New Scouts 6
Equipment
BSA Fieldbook 6
Scout Uniforms 6
Class A 6
Class B 7
Where Do I Purchase Scout Stuff (Uniforms, Apparel, Insignia, Books, Etc.) 7
Basic Equipment 7
Equipment Suggestions 8
Equipment Provided By The Troop 9
Where Can I Purchase Equipment 9
Trips
Monthly 10
Venture 10
Immortals 10
High Adventure 11
Scout Ranks
Scout 11
Tenderfoot 11
Second Class 11
First Class 11
Star 12
Life 12
Eagle 12
Merit Badges
Merit Badge Counselors 13
Eagle Required Merit Badges 13
Troop Merit Badge Program 13
Summer Camp Merit Badge Program 13
Merit Badge Resources Online 13
Merit Badge Books 13
Summer Camp 13
Records 13
Internet Links For Scouting Resources 14
The Essences Of Scouting
Aims of Scouting 15
Methods of Scouting 15
Outdoor Program 15
Boy-Led Troop 15
Boy-Led Patrol 16
Advancement 17
Advancement
How to Advance In Rank 17
New Scout Joining the Troop 17
From Scout to Tenderfoot, 1st Class, 2nd Class 17
From 1st Class to Star, Life, Eagle Scout 18
Boards of Review 18
Courts of Honor 18
Scout Attendance 18
Service Projects 19
