General Info
Hawkeye Area Council District: Three Rivers
Meeting Place: Marion Methodist
Troop Type: Boys Only
Troop Age: 90
Approximate number of scouts: 40
Contact info to set up a troop visit for prospective scouts: 319-431-9018
Troop Leadership
Who leads troop meetings? Mixed
Leadership positions: Elected by scouts
New leaders selected: Yes
How often are activities outside of troop meetings planned? At least once a month
Does your troop provide Den Chiefs to Cub Scout packs? Yes
Packs: Varies each year
Troop Program
Is a troop calendar available? Yes
Where can it be found? Website and google calendar
How often are troop meetings? Every Monday except 2nd which is TLC
How often are troop camp-outs? Monthly
What type of camping do you do? Summer camping, In Council, Out of Council, Winter camping, Backpacking, Canoeing, High Adventure (13 and older), Camporee, Cave, Base Camp
Are there any age or rank restrictions? Not sure what this question is about.
Do they have a theme, merit badge, or rank requirement focus? Yes, we have started doing this more
Does the program change from year to year? Changed each year
Advancement
Number of Eagle Scouts: 7 last year, 119 total
Troop Advancement Philosophy: We are working on a philosophy where the themes will offer an opportunity to get required merit badges along with other themes that offer experiences that they may not experience normally.
Activities to help with advancement: Themes that support the working on the merit badges. Our events each month support these themes.
Percentage advancement in the last 12 months: 60%
Uniform
Uniform requirements: Memorial Day to Labor Day class B. Shirt and scarf required rest of the year.
Recommended number of uniforms: 1
Uniforms required for adult leaders: Yes
Financial
Approximate yearly cost to be involved in the troop: $50
What does this include? Awards, registration, insurance
Fundraising opportunities: Popcorn, car washes, others as needed
Additional info
Anything else for prospective scouts to know about Troop 035?
We have started moving towards a scout led troop. With themes and opportunities to experience things that you may not normally do. With us moving towards the scout led, leadership opportunities will be more important then ever. Every year we go on either a high adventure or mini high adventure. Every year 2 scouts are selected to go to National Youth Leadership Training. We are an established well supported troop with our own trailer, tents, and kitchens. We are known for our fantastic meals and Swamp Fox Bivouac that shows what BSA is about to all cub scouts.