General Info
Hawkeye Area Council District: Three Rivers
Meeting Place: Central City Legion Hall
Troop Type: Boys Only
Troop Age: since before 1950
Approximate number of scouts: 4
Contact info to set up a troop visit for prospective scouts: cell 319-721-2355 or email ccnmarthur@gmail.com
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? monthly is foal
Does your troop provide Den Chiefs to Cub Scout packs? Yes
Packs: 44
Troop Program
Is a troop calendar available? Yes
Where can it be found? Website
How often are troop meetings? Weekly on Sunday
How often are troop camp-outs? Goal is monthly
What type of camping do you do? Summer camping, In Council, Out of Council, Winter camping, Canoeing
Are there any age or rank restrictions? Canoeing requires merit badge and swimming merit badge
Do they have a theme, merit badge, or rank requirement focus? all of the above
Does the program change from year to year? changes year over year
Advancement
Number of Eagle Scouts: 66 with known records
Troop Advancement Philosophy: scout drives their rank journey with troop there to help
Activities to help with advancement: merit badge meetings, camp outs, community events
Percentage advancement in the last 12 months: 100%
Uniform
Uniform requirements: We have both class a and class b
Recommended number of uniforms: 1 class a and 1 class b
Uniforms required for adult leaders: Yes
Financial
Approximate yearly cost to be involved in the troop: as long as scouts participate in fund raising the troop generally covers the costs
What does this include? badges, campouts, activities
Fundraising opportunities: fourth of july concessions and searching for some new ones
Additional info
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