The Long Beach Area Councilof the
Boy Scouts of America
Troop 75 welcomes you to the Adventure of Boy Scouting!!!
AgendaAbout Troop 75
Organization MissionTroop Schedule / website
How Boys advance – the programAdvancement – Tenderfoot to First Class – Star to EagleRank Advancement Procedure
Parental involvementWhat does it cost?Is this Troop for me?
The Boy Scouts of America in ShortVenturing – A program for 14-20 year old
boys and girls focusing on developing leadership qualities while having fun in a high adventure environment
Boy Scouting – A program for 11-17 year old boys focusing on developing character and good citizenship while having fun in the outdoors
Cub Scouting - A program for 1st-5th grade boys focusing on developing character and good citizenship while having fun in a safe environment
Troop 75 Troop 75 Organization Chart 2007 - 2008Organization Chart 2007 - 2008
Chartered OrganizationChartered OrganizationBethany Lutheran Bethany Lutheran
ChurchChurch
Chartered Organization Chartered Organization RepRep
Ingrid J.Ingrid J.
Troop Committee Troop Committee ChairmanChairman
Jeff O.Jeff O.
ScoutMasterScoutMasterDr. Glenn .JDr. Glenn .J
Assistant Assistant ScoutMasterScoutMaster
SeveralSeveral
X PatrolX PatrolJeff O.Jeff O.
Steven R.Steven R.Flying EaglesFlying Eagles
Liger PatrolLiger PatrolPaul K.Paul K.Gary H.Gary H.
Phoenix PatrolPhoenix PatrolMario B., Ken B.Mario B., Ken B.
Ron C.Ron C.
Wolverine PatrolWolverine PatrolDr. Glen J.Dr. Glen J.
Bill S.Bill S.
Hawk PatrolHawk PatrolDoug B.Doug B.
Patrick F.Patrick F.
Troop Committee Troop Committee TreasurerTreasurerKaren F.Karen F.
Troop Committee Troop Committee SecretarySecretary
Adel S.Adel S.
Troop TrainingTroop TrainingGary H.Gary H.
Troop CommitteeTroop CommitteeAdvancementsAdvancements
Mario B.Mario B.
Troop Eagle Troop Eagle AdvisorAdvisor
Richard BRichard B..
Troop Troop RecruitmentRecruitment
Patrick F.Patrick F.
Troop OutingsTroop OutingsSteven R.Steven R.
How is the Troop organized?
What is Troop 75’s Mission?Help young men realize their potentialBecome good citizensLearn the responsibilities of leadershipGrow and support their home church and faithTo offer a “Quality” program (not about quantity)
Troop 75 Schedule - Tuesdays at 7:00 PMLocated at Bethany Lutheran Church
4644 Clark Ave, Long Beach, CA
1st Tuesday - Troop MeetingAll patrols in attendance
2nd Tuesday – Parent’s MeetingActivity plans / information disseminated to parents
3rd Tuesday - Troop Meeting4th Tuesday - Patrol Meeting
Patrol planning and activities3rd Thursday – Troop Committee Meeting
Committee members meet to run the Troop
Recruitment contact – Patrick Farquhar – [email protected](562) 867-1559Website: www.geocities.com/troop75bsa
How Does it all Work?
The BoysThis is a “boy run” troop – they decide:
Troop leadership – SPL, ASPL, etc. (6 month cycle)what activities to engage inplan some of those activities with coaching of parents / Patrol advisors
The Boys are divided up into Patrols of 6-8each patrol selects a nameeach patrol needs to hold one activity every 6 monthsselect their Patrol leaders and Assistant Patrol leadersThe Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders participate in the six (6) month planning
Patrols may be reconstituted on a yearly basisAll first year scouts are placed into a new patrolScouts obtain Eagle or “age out”
The Path to Eagle - Ranks
Completed as a Patrol w/ Patrol Advisor guidanceScoutTenderfoot2nd Class1st Class
Merit Badge and Leadership RequirementsStarLifeEagle
Rank Advancement Procedure1. Complete all requirements in Scout Handbook for that specific
rank (each section must be signed by Scoutmaster, any Assistant Scoutmaster or any Patrol Advisor, except step 2)
2. Have the section on “living the scout oath and law” signed by the Patrol Advisor for the patrol that the scout is in.
3. Be current on all troop dues. The scout must contact the troop Treasurer and have the Treasurer contact the Scoutmaster to inform him of the scout’s current dues status.
4. Make sure that you have participated in at least one event on the 7/14 plan since your current rank and have participated in at least 7 events of the 14 in the 7/14 plan within the last 12 months
5. The scout completes a rank advancement check sheet6. The scout contacts the Scoutmaster in order to set up a
Scoutmaster’s Conference (these are held on set nights each month) and brings the check sheet with him
Rank Advancement Procedure7. Present yourself (scout) to the Scoutmaster in order to set up a
Scoutmaster’s Conference in a full class-A uniform (sash optional). The scout’s Scout Handbook must also be present.
8. Contact a minimum of three parents (non-uniformed and not related to the scout) in order to schedule a Board of Review.
9. Present yourself to the Board of Review (must be presented to the Board by another scout who is also in full class-A uniform) in a full class-A uniform (sash optional). The scout’s Scout Handbook must also be present.
10. Contact the troop Advancement Chairman to inform him of the date of completion of the Board of Review, who participated on the Board, and the decision of the Board
When the scout passes the Board of Review, that scout is officially that rank, although the presentation of rank will occur at the next scheduled Court of Honor.
Rank Advancement Opportunities
Orientation campout for new Scouts (March)Patrol meetingsSummer camps (week long)
TaquhitzCircle X, Cherry Valley or otherSea Base
Winter Camp (January)Merit badge meetings for the Troop
Shotgun, Citizenship in the World, Financial Management, Public Speaking, Personal Management etc.
Parent Participation / InvolvementParental Involvement is essential for rank advancementParent Participation is expected
Completing training offered by CouncilParticipating in Fundraising eventsLead / assist with planning / running at least one (1) Troop event yearly
Bethany Day Soup supper Court of Honors (quarterly) Campouts
Volunteering for open Committee positions (learning by assisting)Patrol Advisor(s) / Assistant
Training, Program helps, etc…
BSA does NOT stand for “Baby Sitters of America”
Fundraising
The Troop holds two (2) fundraising events each year
Popcorn sales through Long Beach CouncilNut sales through the Troop (November – December)
Net profits are split between the Troop and the boys
50 % of profits go to the Troop50% of profits go to the boys’ Scout bank
What is the cost and what does it cover?
It costs $1.00 to Cross Over (BSA transfer fee) from Cub ScoutingDues are $4.00 / month – collected at the Troop meetings by the Scribe.$25.00 yearly Troop fee (due in March)
Offsets Troop expenses – Awards ceremonies, outing expenses, registration etc.
$10.00 yearly equipment fee (due in March , waived at Cross Over)
Used to buy / replace equipment used for camping – tents, easy ups, etc..
Initial buy-in for a boy is $26.00 plus monthly dues
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