General Info
Hawkeye Area Council District: Red Cedar
Meeting Place: Christ Episcopal Church
Troop Type: Boys Only
Troop Age: Rechartered in 2010 as special needs troop
Approximate number of scouts: 13
Contact info to set up a troop visit for prospective scouts: Email: scoutmaster@t2bsa.org
Troop Leadership
Who leads troop meetings? Mixed
Leadership positions: Elected by scouts
New leaders selected: No
How often are activities outside of troop meetings planned? About 1 per month Sept through May plus summer camp
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? Web; hard copy; email
How often are troop meetings? Every week unless no school
How often are troop camp-outs? About every month except Dec for a party and Jan for a lock in
What type of camping do you do? Summer camping, In Council, Camporee
Are there any age or rank restrictions? No
Do they have a theme, merit badge, or rank requirement focus? Not always
Does the program change from year to year? Generally the same but we do try new location at least for one or two locations each year
Advancement
Number of Eagle Scouts: 5
Troop Advancement Philosophy: With special needs we do what we can.
Activities to help with advancement: Train in meetings and look for opportunities on campouts for practice and application.
Percentage advancement in the last 12 months: 10
Uniform
Uniform requirements: Class A shirt at meetings
Recommended number of uniforms: 1
Uniforms required for adult leaders: Yes
Financial
Approximate yearly cost to be involved in the troop: $50 for registration
What does this include? National dues, handbook neckerchief. We only charge $2.50/ meal for campouts. Troop picks up any difference.
Fundraising opportunities: Popcorn sales and we have an annual soup lunch & pie auction at the church after services on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Proceeds from Popcorn enters the scout’s account. Soup lunch funds troop.
Additional info
Anything else for prospective scouts to know about Troop 002?
We have special needs scouts. Wide variety of abilities. Totally accepting. Parent participation is recommended. Utilize the beyond the age of eligibility rules for some.