General Info
Hawkeye Area Council District: Old Capitol
Meeting Place: Homestead Welfare Clubhouse, Homestead, IA
Troop Type: Boys Only
Troop Age: 60+ years
Approximate number of scouts: 15
Contact info to set up a troop visit for prospective scouts: Call 319 622 3039
Troop Leadership
Who leads troop meetings? Mixed
Leadership positions: Appointed by adult leaders
New leaders selected: No
How often are activities outside of troop meetings planned? Try to do something 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? Hard-copy handed out at meetings
How often are troop meetings? Monday night at 7 PM
How often are troop camp-outs? Trying to do monthly
What type of camping do you do? Summer camping, In Council, High Adventure (13 and older), Camporee
Are there any age or rank restrictions? No
Do they have a theme, merit badge, or rank requirement focus? Yes
Does the program change from year to year? Change to meet the needs of the youth
Advancement
Number of Eagle Scouts: 70
Troop Advancement Philosophy: Youth need to advance to future their goals
Activities to help with advancement: What ever is needed
Percentage advancement in the last 12 months: Most
Uniform
Uniform requirements: Shirts
Recommended number of uniforms: One
Uniforms required for adult leaders: Yes
Financial
Approximate yearly cost to be involved in the troop:
What does this include?
Fundraising opportunities:
Additional info
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