New Parent/Boy guide suggestions needed

[MollieDuke 10]

I was put in charge of helping a Scout Troop type and print a guide sort of like "So you're new here------well, here's some helpful advice" type stuff for new parents/boys. Aside from the actual Troop policies, phone lists, merit badge counselor's lists, and all that........what do you wish someone had told you up front? What would you include that might not be "customary/usual/obvious"?

 

So far, I'm typing: phone lists, discipline/substance policy, MBs available with local counselors, uniform guidelines, meeting place/time, SM/ASM contacts, advancement guidelines, fundraising policies, camp info, and general council/district/troop stuff.

 

Thanks for all suggestions.

MollieD and committee

[mdutch 10]

Just a few ideas:

What is a patrol

What equptment do I need to buy (vs. what the troop provides)

What are all thos positions youth have (SPL,ASPL,PL ect)

What can I do to help the troop

[EagleInKY 14]

Send me your e-mail in a PM and I'll forward you what we've put together.

[DonM 10]

When my oldest first joined, I would have liked a short write-up describing:

- What happens on a typical campout

- What happens in a typical meeting

- What happens at a SM conference

- What happens at a BOR

 

Don

[dan 10]

I would inculde the BSA mission statment and the Methods and Aims.

[hendrickms24 20]

Mollie,

 

Just go to Goggle and search for "Troop Parent Handbook Information" and you will find a couple good examples.

These examples should help you get started. I list two site below that are great examples.

 

Mark Maranto

 

http://www.westfieldnj.com/troop72/information.html

http://www.troop497.org/forms/troophbook.pdf

 

 

[evmori 11]

I would include what equipment the Troop has & a list of what to take on camping trips. Also, a list of the required forms your unit uses.

 

Ed Mori

Troop 1

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