Re: Alcohol at Cub event?

Richard,
We had a similar problem when the Scoutmaster and I were involved in Cubs.
It was dealt with swiftly, but it was ugly. We were told by someone from
another Pack while we were at a campwide campfire that some people in our
camp were drinking. When the Cubmaster approached their tent and told them
what he was told they denied they were drinking, even though you could
smell the alcohol. As time went by this group commenced to create problems
for the Cubmaster when they could. We where glad to get into a Troop where
parents are not required to camp the the youngsters. It's a problem that
I've see at a number of Cub camping events mostly parents though, not
leaders.

One of the things we did when we came into the Troop was to create
Guidelines (listed below) as part of the Troop Operating policy that
everyone must observe. We had this approved by the Troop Committee and we
tried to have it reflect BSA policy. This way the Troop policy dictates
the responsibilities and it doesn't appear to be your opinion, if the
offender has a problem then they have to take it up with the Committee.

Good luck to you. hope this helps

Wayne Hill

Troop Guidelines

In order to ensure that safe practices are used, the following guidelines
are established by Troop 165:

1. No fire of any type is allowed in a tent. Thus, there are no lit
candles, no lit matches, no glowing ember of any type allowed in tents.

2. No ball playing or "team sports" within the boundary of a camp site is
permitted. A "sports area" designated for these activities is to be
established for each trip as needed.

3. Camp fires and cooking fires are not for play. Once a stick that has
been placed into a fire ignites, it will be placed into the fire to remain.

4. Scouts are discouraged from bringing hatchets and sheath knives on any
troop function. Pocket knives, however, are encouraged. Refer to the Totin'
Chip requirements for further explanation.

5. Radios, other sound emitting electronic devices and electronic games,
are not permitted on Troop 165 activities. We want the boys to experience
nature and these devices distract from that purpose.

6. Scouts may not provide transportation (drive) for other Scouts on Troop
activities. Only adults may drive with passengers on troop activities.

7. No alcoholic beverages are allowed.

8. No drugs without a current prescription in their original container will
be allowed on trips. The Scoutmaster, or assistant must be informed by the
parent of the prescription with specific instructions on how it should be
used by the boy.

9. Use of tobacco products by Scouts is not allowed. Use of tobacco
products during Scout functions by adults is discouraged.

10. Scouts, Scouters, and parents attending any activity are encouraged to
follow the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and the Golden Rule. No hazing,
harassing, fighting, or actions specifically meant to make fun of another
individual's sex, race, national origin, or religious preference will be
tolerated.

11.Foul language will NOT be tolerated. A Scout is CLEAN in thought, word
and deed.

12. The policy of BSA is that a Scout should have a reverance for God.
During camping trips the Troop will either attend scout services provided
by the camp or hold our own religious service. It is the policy of the
Troop to encourage each scout to practice his faith as he as been
instructed by his parent, guardian, or religious leader and to be both open
and respectful of the faith of another.

Actions taken towards individuals found to breach these guidelines will be
at the discretion of the Scoutmaster while the troop is at an activity or
during a troop meeting. Depending on the severity of the breachment, the
Scoutmaster may direct the Scout, meet with the Scout and his Parents, or
require the Scout and his Parents to meet with the Troop Committee.


ASM, Troop 165
Gloucester City, NJ, USA
Camden County Council
Lekua 77 Brotherhood
NE-IV-71
...a good ole " Sometimes you're the bug,
Bobwhite too... and sometimes you're the windshield. "

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