Weekly
meetings are held at the Harvest Point United Methodist Church just
behind the flea marked (Peachtree Peddlers) on the second floor activity area on
Mondays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Doors are opened about 6:20 pm. Scouts are
expected to arrive by 6:30 and may leave only after the closing ceremony and the
meeting area is cleaned. Meetings and outings are run by the boys.
Monthly
Activities generally mean the monthly campouts of two nights each.
Most trips are local, within a few hours, but a few will be of longer distance.
The monthly activities will also include day trips, hikes, swims, fund-raising,
and service projects, but these will not be every month. Boy leaders will be
required to attend a weekly Patrol Leaders Council with a longer PLC once a
month. Adult leaders, parents and interested adults meet monthly in Troop
Committee meetings.
Troop
Organization: While adults are always present, the boys run their own
meeting. The number one scout in this respect is the elected Senior Patrol
Leader who is totally in charge. Every scout is a member of a patrol
of no more than 8 boys who have an elected Patrol Leader who is in charge of his
group of scouts. Boys 14 and over have the opportunity to join a Venture Crew
and operate like a patrol. However the Venture Crews operate a separate
calendar from the Troop. Other Troop and Patrol Offices are appointed by
the elected boy leaders and most boys beyond the early ranks will have a job to
do. The Troop is no better and no worse than how every scout fulfills their
function and responsibility. The adults present at meetings and campouts are the
Scoutmaster and his assistants. Parents and committee members provide an
important support role without which the troop cannot operate. Venture
Patrol operates the same calendar as the Troop but it's members are Scouts 13
and over, the main difference between a Venture Crew & Venture Patrol is (1)
Venture Patrol your age requirement is 13 and is made up of Boy Scouts only (2)
Venture Crew your age requirement is 14 and girls can join Crews.
It is also very important
that the meeting run uninterrupted and without distractions from adults who may
be conversing on the side. Please if you must talk do so, just make sure
it will not compete with the Troop meeting in progress.
Costs:
(1) Joining Fee - The new scout must
pay a fee of $25.00 made out to Boy Scout Troop 165 ($15.00 if
transferring from another unit or rejoining after an unregistered
absence). There after Troop dues must be paid at the rate of $25.00
per each calendar quarter. In case of hardship this fee may be
waived or adjusted. This fee will cover the Scout's registration, Boys
Life magazine subscription, and the Boy Scout Handbook. Providing the
Troop treasury remains healthy, no further annual fee will be charged.
(2) Dues - Dues are $100.00
yearly. This should not be paid by the parents directly, but earned
and paid by the scouts. Dues payments are used to reregister the scout
each year and supplement awards, camping fees/permits and other indirect
cost (as the treasury remains healthy. If a scout falls behind, parents
will receive a letter and the Scout is ineligible to camp and do other
scouting activities. The amount is prorated. for example, a
scout joining in March would pay a dues for that first year of only
$75.00. Financial aid is available by contacting the
scoutmaster. Scouts will also receive a dues account statement
detailing what the Scout owes and has paid.
(3) Uniform - Uniform top
(approx. $30.00 short sleeved shirt, shoulder loops, council patch, red
one, patrol emblem, hat) Uniform bottom ($28.50 shorts, long socks, belt
or $26.45 for long pants, socks and belt). Troop T-Shirts (the first
T-Shirt is sold by the Troop) and Sweatshirts are available on a custom
order basis from Troop One Sixty Five. (prices may vary- see scoutstuff.org
for information). T-Shirts are charged out at $12.00 each
(4) Camping trips - approx. $10
to $15 each (monthly) to cover the cost of food. Admissions, permits and
fuel additions may be added. Summer camp at ($195-$235 approx. for one
week). High Adventure trips and special weekend trips are higher in cost
as are trips that use more expensive transportation. Trips are announced
on our calendar in advance and up-to-date information is available on the
troop one website and on the bulletin board at the Scout meeting area.
Financial aid is available by contacting the scoutmaster.
(5) Adult registration -
$10.00 or less, see below. This is set by the national Council.
Fund
Raising is an important part of operating the Troop and every scout
is expected to participate in and will benefit from fund raisers. All fund
raising is controlled by the Troop Committee. Scout accounts are maintained with
the troop and boys get half of most funds raised. Fund raisers include Car
Wash's, Spaghetti Dinners, and any worthy activity to raise money. Plenty
of opportunity exists for you to earn your way, but no scout is turned down on
the basis of need.
What
to Bring to meetings: Scouts are to wear the uniform and bring
scout handbook, notebook and pen, and anything else they were asked to bring
to a particular meeting. Scouts are expected to write down their assignments for
the next week and to record all important announcements such as dates of events.
Parents should always ask whether calendars or newsletters were sent home.
Always post the most recent calendar as slight changes are made from time to
time. An annual calendar is always available. That calendar will list the dates
permission slips and money are due for the regular trips.
Uniform
policy: Scouts are to wear the entire dress (Class A) uniform to
every meeting or function. Scouts must have a valid excuse not to be in at least
a scout uniform shirt at every meeting or function. Scouts travel to and from
events in "Uniform" according to BSA insurance policy. Part of
the official uniform is the scout membership card which the scout will receive
at a troop meeting.
Parental
involvement:PARENTS MUST PARTICIPATE!
This is a must, but all can contribute in different ways. There is a troop
committee that provides direct support to the Scoutmaster and his assistants.
Parents are always invited to attend committee meetings and to register as an
Adult committee member for a pro-rated fee of up to $10.00 per year (for
registration and required insurance). The committee also deals with the dates of
future events, the financing of the troop, advancement of the boys, and many
other functions. Parents are ALWAYS welcomed at committee meetings (usually held
the second Monday of the month during the Troop Meeting time) and are invited to
get involved. Even if parents do not join the committee, they are expected to
help out during the year. Please say yes when called, please volunteer your
talents.
Merit
Badge Counselors are always needed and parents and family can help
the troop by offering their expertise and service as a counselor. A list of
subjects are on the back of the Troop Resource Survey. There is no charge to
registering as a Merit Badge counselor. But there is an application
form.
Rules
and Regulations: While there may evolve a few specific rules, every
scout and scouter are required to always live by the Scout Oath, the Scout Law,
the Scout Slogan, Scout Motto, and the Outdoor Code. These can be found in the
Boy Scout Handbook. Violators are brought to the attention of the Scout led
Patrol Leader's Council. A specific code of discipline is followed and can be
explained at any time. We follow a policy created by the boys.
Youth
Protection: Any adult who wishes to
attend any overnight camping trip with the troop will be required to complete
the "Youth
Protection" training. Click on to Youth Protection to follow
link. This takes about 30 minutes.
Quarterly
Activities: Every three months the Troop holds a Court of Honor for
the purpose of recognizing the scouts' progress. Often this will follow a
pot-luck dinner and all family members are invited. A honor scout and honor
patrol is named every quarter and a Scout of the Year honor is bestowed at one
of these gatherings.
Annual
Activities: One week of summer camp in June or July and one or two
other big events. Summer Camp is rotated each year which is decided by the
PLC.
Scoutmaster
Minute: The Scout Oath and Scout Law is our foundation and practiced
by the scouts. Every scout will be expected to constantly strive to live by the
Scout Law and to fulfill his obligations made in the Scout Oath. Scouts should
know that they are held to a higher standard than non-scouts. They promise on
their honor to do their best, to do their duty, to God and Country, to help
others, to obey the scout law, and to keep themselves physically strong,
mentally awake and morally straight. The Scout Law requires them to be
trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful,
thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. This is no easy task, for scouts or
leaders, but should tell you why scouting is so important in this day and age.
Achievement requirements of Scout Spirit will only be signed when the scout
lives up to his potential.
The Troop has an electronic presence
for information on their webpage www.troop165bsa.org
.
Thank you for visiting and reviewing
this information, if you have any questions please contact us and we will be
happy to answer them or find the answer. For a more detailed overview of
the troop there is a "Troop Handbook".
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