We are proud of the many years of excellent Scouting experience provided to the hundreds of young men who have been members of Troop 925 since 1962. Ours is a tradition of excellence and achievement and you will be proud to be an active part of our Troop.
JOINING POLICY AND PROCEDURE
We are happy to consider new Scouts: a) who are eager to participate fully in the weekly and outdoor programs; b) who are interested and motivated to advance in rank; c) who are willing to accept responsibility and leadership roles as they gain in age, rank, and experience; d) whose parents will actively help the Troop in some of its many needed areas; e) whose parents will help and support their son as he progresses in the program; f)who subscribes to the principles of Scouting contained in the Scout Promiseand Scout Law.
To become a Boy Scout, a youth must have completed fifth grade, or be 11 years old, or have earned the Arrow of Light Award as a Webelos Scout. The youth must not have reached age 18.
Below are the steps for those interested in joining Boy Scout Troop 925.
- Parent or prospective Scout contact the Scoutmaster or visit us during a troop meeting to discuss the current membership status of the Troop and to discuss the prospective Scout's interest in joining.
- Parent and prospective Scout read this Troop Booklet. It is full of necessary and helpful information about the Troop. It will explain many facts and answer many questions about being a Boy Scout and parent in Troop 925. The Scoutmaster and other adult leaders are available to answer questions.
- Parent complete and sign the Boy Scout Application form and turn it in to the Scoutmaster.
- Pay the fees and dues applicable at the time of joining. Make check payable to "Troop 925 BSA" for the appropriate amount (see Costs of Scouting later in this Booklet) and turn it in to the Scoutmaster.
- Parent complete the Troop Resource Survey from and turn it in to the Scoutmaster.
- Parent discuss with the Scoutmaster or Troop Committee Chairman his/her willingness to register as a member of the Troop Committee and to complete an Adult Registration Application form.
- Purchase the Boy Scout Handbook for the new Scout so he can study and learn the "requirements for joining" and complete them at a regular meetings as soon as possible. He should bring his Scout Handbook to every meeting.
- Purchase the official Scout Field Uniform for the Scout, including patches and insignia, from the Scout Center or other vendor immediately after joining.
Very soon after joining, a boy is assigned to a Patrol, a group of 6 to 10 boys. A boy's Patrol will be his team for games and contests, his closest buddies in camp, and his teachers as he works on advancement.
HOW THE TROOP WORKS
This troop is sponsored by the chartering organization, Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church. It arranges for our regular Troop meeting place and approves the adult leaders who administer the Troop's affairs. The adult leaders are the Scoutmaster and his assistants and members of the Troop Committee. All are unpaid volunteers and most are parents of boys in the Troop.
Our regular meeting night is Monday from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Troop 925 suspends operations in the summer exept for summer camp and special events.
Troop meetings are planned and conducted by boy leaders under the guidance of the Scoutmaster. A typical Troop meeting includes work on outdoor skills, first aid, fitness, citizenship, or some other aspect of Scouting; a brief patrol meeting for advancement progress or planning a future patrol event; a game, competition, or other recreational activity; and ceremonies highlighting Scouting's ideals.
Every month the Troop conducts an outing or special event. It is usually an overnight camping trip and/or a visit to some location of special interest or significance.
Scouting requires family involvement. In order to encourage involvement, there are usually three or four planned Family Night Dinners between September and May. These Family Nights are covered dish suppers followed by a Court of Honor where rank and merit badges are awarded and other achievements earned by the Scouts are recognized. It is also a time for families to get to know each other and to share information about important Troop activities.
At Troop meetings, during Troop outings, and on his own, a boy will have a chance to earn many badges and awards. His goal is advancement through the ranks of Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, 1st Class, Star, Life, and, finally, to earn the most distinctive of all - the Eagle Scout Award.
THE ROLE OF A SCOUT PARENT
The success of Troop 925 has been, and continues to be, dependent upon the full participation of the Scout parents. Every family is invited to participate in the Troop Committee, and we need and encourage parents to register as Adult Scouters.
As a parent, you will want your son to get the most out of Scouting. So you'll keep the dates of Troop activities on your calendar as a reminder, encourage him as he progresses in the advancement program, and perhaps help him master the skills of Scouting. But his success in Scouting depends in part on the success of our Troop. You can help keep the Troop strong with your support of talents and available time. Opportunities to help are many - serving on the Troop Committee; providing transportation for outings; helping organize and participating in Troop camping trips; helping maintain Troop equipment; serving as a merit badge counselor in a hobby or career field you are familiar with. Your participation in these activities, and your offers of help when the Troop has a need will show your son that you support him and want him to have the best experiences possible in Scouting.
COSTS OF SCOUTING
The Troop collects fees and dues annually according the schedule outlined below. These fees and dues include:
- Troop dues (Scout only) $20.00 and $15.00 for the second boy in a family which are budgeted to cover most Troop operating costs such as BSA supplies (badges, advancements, awards, etc.), camping equipment, and leadership training and development.
- BSA national registration and recharter fee. The Troop must be rechartered annually, as required by National BSA. Every Scout and adult must be re-registered. Troop 925's rechartering month is January, and the collection of registration fee ($14.80 wich includes Boy' Life magazine) is scheduled in December to coincide with this rechartering process. The registration fee for adults will be paid by the troop.
Summer camp at the Heritage Scout Reservation, Camp Liberty, has fees for attendance. Boy Scout Troop 925 desires all Scouts to participate in this camp. We also encourage participation in leadership training camps available to the Scout and adult leaders and defray some costs for these.
Certain trips require payment for part or all of the expenses based on the plans of the outing. These fees are determined in advance. They typically cover cost of food, and special fees that may be charged by a outfitter, resort, etc. The Troop defrays some trip costs based on proceeds from our fund-raising events and each Scout family's participation in these events.
Fees and Dues Fees and dues vary depending upon: (A) the time of joining if you are registering new with the Troop; or (B) if you are re-registering at recharter time.
First quarter no dues
Quarterly Dues are $20.00Additional Scout(s) in same family $15.00Adults: No feeFor more information please send a message to Boy Scout Troop 925
last updated December 15,1996