Troop 281

Guidelines

And

Policies

Chapter 1 - Welcome to Troop 281 5

1.1 We’re Glad You’re Here____ 5

Chapter 2 - Purpose of the Boy Scouts of America__ 6

Chapter 3 - The Aims and Methods of the Boy Scout Program_ 7

3.1 Methods_ 7

Advancement______ 7

Adult Association________ 7

Personal Growth__ 7

3.2 Aims_ 8

Chapter 4 - Troop Organization______ 10

4.1 Overview 10

4.2 The Chartering Institution_______ 10

4.3 Troop Leadership_______ 11

4.4 Information Dissemination_____ 11

Chapter 5 - Registration_______ 12

5.1 Scout Registration______ 12

5.1.1 Webelos Scouts_ 12

5.1.2 Existing Scouts_ 12

5.1.3 New Scouts_ 12

5.1.4 Registration Process 12

5.2 Adult Registration______ 13

5.3 Rechartering______ 13

Chapter 6 - The Scout Uniform_ 14

6.1 The "A" and "B" Uniforms 14

6.2 Insignia_______ 15

6.3 Troop Supplied Items__ 15

6.4 Where to Buy Scout Uniforms and Equipment_______ 16