Troop 71 Frequently Asked Questions


 Cub Scout

How can I find out more about Troop 71?

How can I cross-over to troop 71?

Boy Scout

What are the Leadership Positions in the troop?

How can I find out if I owe dues?

How do I get credit for service hours?

What do I need for a camping trip or other outing?

Who are the merit badge counselors in the Troop?

What's the best way to keep track of rank and merit badges?

How do I know what merit badges to take?

Okay I'm the SPL, now what do I do?

Okay I'm a Life Scout ... how do I get to Eagle?

Adults and Adult Leaders

What are the first things I should do as a new Troop 71 Parent?

How do I coordinate an event?

How do I find the Scout Store / Office?

How do I get to Camp Birch?

Where can I find other web site resources?



Cub Scout

How can I find out more about Troop 71?

  • Visit one of our Troop meetings. The meeting on Tuesday nights from 7pm to 8:30pm. Contact Mr. Pat Price and let him know you are coming so that we can welcome you.
  • Join us at Cub Scout Family Bash or one of our Fall Campouts (like Pioneering)
  • View our Web Site at www.troop71.info

How can I cross-over to troop 71?

  • Visit the troop (per above)
  • Fill out a transfer form or boy scout application (so it's ready for after the cross-over ceremony)
  • Contact our Scoutmaster, Mr. Tony Grady. He will provide the information you need for your Pack's cross-over ceremony
  • We will have an orientation class for new scouts and parents, but essentially you need to contact Mr. Keith Everly to get the troop 71 cross-over kit (with boy scout neckerchief, book, troop patch and other useful goodies)

Boy Scout

What are the Leadership Positions in the troop?

How can I find out if I owe dues?

How do I get credit for service hours?

What do I need for an camping trip or other outing?

Who are the merit badge counselors in the Troop?

What's the best way to keep track of rank and merit badges?

  • Handy-Dandy Advancement and Merit Badge Organizer (for a baseball card plastic sleeve) - Compliments of Carl Herting

How do I know what merit badges to take?

Okay I'm the SPL, now what do I do?

Okay I'm a Life Scout ... how do I get to Eagle?

  • Finish up those merit bages
  • Be a leader
  • And here's the Official BSA Eagle Project Workbook (download right click here)
    - also found at http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=by
  • Need some EAGLE PROJECT IDEAS - Mrs. Cort at the Beavercreek Parks Dept. has Eagle project ideas. Check with our sponsoring organization or other community organizations.

Adults and Adult Leaders

What are the first things I should do as a new Troop 71 Parent?

  • Send your e-mail address to the Troop71 WebMaster so that you will be notified of important announcements, etc.
  • Make sure your son has transferred membership from cub scouts to our troop (or registered)
  • If you will be joining us on campouts or outings, fill out a Scout Leader application form (or transfer your membership if you are already registered as a cub scout leader)
  • Make sure your son (and you if you are going on trips with us) has a medical form and permission slip on file with the troop
    • We need at least Medical Exam, Class 1 and 2 forms for first few months until a Class 3 form can be completed
    • We do class 3 physicals in May each year Medical Exam, Class 3 which can save you time and money or you can have your family physician complete it.
  • View Online Boy Scout Fast Start Training
  • View Online Youth Protection Training (takes about 45 minutes) - counts as YP training and issues a card.
  • Come to the adult information meetings during scout meetings at 7:00 on Tuesdays. They usually last 20 minutes.
  • You are welcome to participate in our monthly committee meeting (1st Mondays at 7pm in the Aley church parlor)
  • If you will be driving for outings fill out our Troop 71 Tour Permit Data Entry (and request) Form
  • Relax and watch your son have fun! Feel free to help with events and other activities! Don't be shy!
  • We do a yearly plan at our annual Family Camp at the end of August. This is a good place to really get involved.
  • Encourage your son to go to Summer Camp. This is were they get to know a lot of the scouts and get a lot of rank requirements done while having a great time!
  • Read the Troop 71 Handbook including By-Laws and Policies!

How do I coordinate an event?

How do I find the Scout Store / Office?

  • COUNCIL:

Tecumseh Council #439
The Clark Patton
Council Service Center
326 S. Thompson Avenue
Springfield, OH 45506-1145
Office: (937) 325-6449
Fax: (937) 325-6574
email: tecumseh@bsamail.org

Directions:

  • I-70 East to SR 68
  • Turn E on Route 4 to Main Street
  • Cross RR tracks and turn right on Walter
  • 3-Blocks and Turn Left on Jefferson
  • 2-Blocks and Turn Right on Thompson
  • Council Office is on the Left.

How do I get to Camp Birch?

Where can I find other web site resources?


Tecumseh Council, Chillicothe District, Troop 71
Website:
http://www.troop71.info
Webmaster:
rich@the-cartoonist.com



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