General Info
Hawkeye Area Council District: Old Capitol
Meeting Place: Trinity Methodist church Riverside
Troop Type: Both Boys and Girls
Troop Age: boys 30+ years girls since May
Approximate number of scouts: 23
Contact info to set up a troop visit for prospective scouts: Samiholden@gmail.com
Troop Leadership
Who leads troop meetings? Scout led
Leadership positions: Elected by scouts
New leaders selected: Yes
How often are activities outside of troop meetings planned? monthly
Does your troop provide Den Chiefs to Cub Scout packs? Yes
Packs: 235
Troop Program
Is a troop calendar available? Yes
Where can it be found? Google
How often are troop meetings? 2/month
How often are troop camp-outs? 1/month
What type of camping do you do? Summer camping, In Council, Out of Council, Winter camping, Backpacking, Canoeing, High Adventure (13 and older), Camporee
Are there any age or rank restrictions? follow BSA guidelines
Do they have a theme, merit badge, or rank requirement focus? Often
Does the program change from year to year? Scheduled by scouts depending on what they are interested in doing
Advancement
Number of Eagle Scouts: 10 that I know
Troop Advancement Philosophy: Do it at your own pace
Activities to help with advancement: rank advancement meetings or asking merit badge counselors to be available
Percentage advancement in the last 12 months: 90%
Uniform
Uniform requirements: Class A labor day through memorial day. Class B over the summer, troop provides class be to all registered scouts.
Recommended number of uniforms: 2
Uniforms required for adult leaders: Yes
Financial
Approximate yearly cost to be involved in the troop: 360 before camp or high adventures
What does this include? Monthly dues, monthly camp-outs (shelter, food and transportation)
Fundraising opportunities: Popcorn sales, annual Spaghetti dinner, and Spring garage sales.
Additional info
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