Joining
Who can join?
Boy
Scouting is for boys 11 to 17 years of age. Boys also may become Boy Scouts if they have
earned the Cub Scouting Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or
have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 years old.
We just moved here. Can I transfer my membership and records?
Yes. If your membership is current with your old
troop, you can fill out a transfer form and for a $1 transfer fee, your
membership can be transferred. Then,
obtain a copy of your records from the old troop and we can transfer everything
to here.
Meetings and attendance
When
are the meetings?
The regular troop meetings are held at The
Presbyterian Church of Sewickley on Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:30 PM. We hold our regular meetings during the
normal school year, September through early June. Other special meetings are held as needed.
Why
do I need to attend the meetings?
The meetings serve several purposes. They provide instruction and training for
advancement and the various activities.
They give us an opportunity to plan for our next outing. They also give us an opportunity to work and
grow as a team. The meetings are a forum
for us to organize and to learn.
Why
do I need to attend activities?
All of the activities are designed with
several purposes in mind. First and
foremost, they are designed to be fun!
Secondly, they are designed to include the skills necessary for
advancement. They give us a chance to do
the things that we may not get to do ordinarily.
What do I need?
What equipment do I need to
buy?
That
will depend on what activities you want to participate in. The troop provides most equipment such as
tents, stoves, cookware, etc. You will
need your own duffle bag or backpack, sleeping bag, and other personal
items. The list will vary by the
activity. Lists can be found in the
handbook.
Do I need a uniform?
Yes. A uniform promotes a sense of belonging. When in uniform, scouts feel more a part of
the group. It also identifies them to
the public. A uniform also eliminates
socio-economic barriers. When scouts are
in uniform, they are equals. Learnmore...
Uniforms
What does the uniform
include?
The
Boy Scout Handbook states “The BSA’s official uniform includes a Scout shirt,
Scout pants or Scout shorts, Scout belt, Scout socks, and shoes or hiking
boots. Your troop may also elect to wear
a cap or broad-brimmed hat.” The troop
may also elect to wear a neckerchief.
Wearing of the cap and/or the neckerchief is troop wide, i.e. all or
none.
When should I wear the
uniform?
You
should wear your uniform any time you are taking part in a scout activity
except when told otherwise. Examples of
when to wear the uniform are: meetings,
when traveling as a troop, at parades and ceremonies, when taking part in a
troop activity in public, when selling popcorn, and most other times you are
acting as a Scout. Sometimes it is not
recommended to wear the uniform. The
leaders will advise when this is the case.
Where do the patches go?
The
placement of the patches and insignia are outlined on pages 22 and 23 of the scout handbook, or online here.
