General Info
Hawkeye Area Council District: Red Cedar
Meeting Place: Sharon United Methodist Church, 1809 9th St SW, Cedar Rapids
Troop Type: Girls Only
Troop Age: Since February 2019
Approximate number of scouts: 3
Contact info to set up a troop visit for prospective scouts: Email or Phone (319)9818549
Troop Leadership
Who leads troop meetings? Scout led
Leadership positions: Elected by scouts
New leaders selected: No
How often are activities outside of troop meetings planned? Monthly
Does your troop provide Den Chiefs to Cub Scout packs? No
Packs:
Troop Program
Is a troop calendar available? Yes
Where can it be found? Google Calendar
How often are troop meetings? Weekly
How often are troop camp-outs? 9 months of the year
What type of camping do you do? Summer camping, Backpacking
Are there any age or rank restrictions? No
Do they have a theme, merit badge, or rank requirement focus? Determined by scout input and volunteer availability
Does the program change from year to year? Changes based on scout input and cost
Advancement
Number of Eagle Scouts: As a newly formed female troop, zero
Troop Advancement Philosophy: Advancement depends on the individual drive and abilities of the scout. Leadership is there to provide opportunity and mentoring.
Activities to help with advancement: Regularly scheduled meetings and camp outs allow for multiple opportunities each month to work on advancement.
Percentage advancement in the last 12 months: 50% New scout signed on in August 2019
Uniform
Uniform requirements: Class A Uniform during the school year. Class B during the summer (1 Class B provided by the troop)
Recommended number of uniforms: Minimum 1 Class A and 1 Class B
Uniforms required for adult leaders: Yes
Financial
Approximate yearly cost to be involved in the troop: $100-$150
What does this include? Yearly registration dues and the food budget for monthly camp outs (approximately $7 per month per scout).
Fundraising opportunities: Popcorn sales and HyVee coupon book sales. Possibly Pancake Breakfast Fundraisers.
Additional info
Anything else for prospective scouts to know about Troop 085?
We are a female troop actively recruiting scouts that are excited to participate in all the activities that scouting has to offer. With new leadership we are excited to be a part of your Scouts BSA journey! Adventure Awaits!