| The PLC, (with the help and guidance of the adult
leadership) has determined on a series of new and renewed policies for
Troop 1954. These policies are designed to promote the smooth
functioning of the troop, encourage solidarity and scout spirit, and to
generate fun and excitement. They are not intended to be in any way
punitive.
The Short Version: Four new or renewed policies as follows:
1) Two week planning for camp-outs. Must commit to camp-out and have
money for food and any other fees at the Tuesday meeting before the
camp-out. (contact me if special arrangements are necessary).
2) Uniforms: class A first meeting of month, A or B all other meetings.
3) Email. All scouts should have an email address. Please send email
addresses to me at r.warms@txstate.edu
4) Patrols compete for fabulous awards in attendance, uniform, behavior,
and spirit. Winning patrol weekly, big winner every 6 months, plus
rewards for achieving certain point levels.
The Long Version:
New (or renewed) Troop 1954 Policies
Camp-outs and activities. Patrol planning for camp-outs will take
place two weeks before the camp-out (more in some cases). All money for
the camp-out must be submitted by the Tuesday before the camp-out. The
patrol shall appoint a quartermaster and grubmaster for each camp-out.
These will be responsible for shopping for the patrol and bringing the
appropriate equipment.
Uniforms: Class A uniforms are required for the first meeting of
every month. Class A or Class B uniforms are required for all other
meetings. You’re welcome to come without a uniform, but your patrol will
lose points (see below).
Email: all scouts should have an e-mail address and check it
regularly. Please submit your email address to
r.warms@txstate.edu.
This isn’t a absolute requirement but will really help our organization.
If I can get enough scout email addresses, I’ll create a yahoo
discussion list for them.
The 1954 point plan: To encourage attendance, positive behavior,
and scout spirit, we’re going to try the following plan.
Starting Feb. 17, patrols will compete to accumulate points. At each
meeting, each patrol will be judged in four categories: attendance,
uniform, behavior, and participation/spirit. The judge for each patrol
will be their adult coach. For each meeting, a total of 20 points, 5 in
each category, are possible.
For the purposes of this system, the official patrol membership as of
02/10/04 is:
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Biohazards
Current membership = 8
Alexey
Nathan
Bryan
Phillip
Ben
Mason
Nick
Justin |
Crimson Fromage
Current Membership = 8
Sean
Tony
Chris
Johnny
Silas
Josh
Gus
Ben |
Highly Flammable Piffs
Current Membership = 6
Lee
Corey
Daniel
Zach
Dane
Will |
Scouts who are members of Troop 1954 but will not be counted for
purposes of patrol scoring (these are scouts who are not active enough
to take part in this system). Kirk Baen (on leave), Keith Ploeger,
Trevor Powell, Austin Smith, Luke Yager.
Attendance rules: For the purposes of this point system, scouts
are expected to attend all meetings but can be excused for any
legitimate reason, such as sports, family events, religious events, or
being out of town. To be excused, simply email
r.warms@txstate.edu
with the date and reason (one sentence or phrase is fine).
Point rubric for attendance and uniform
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8 member patrol:
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All 8 present
6-7 present
4-5 present
3 present
1-2 present |
5
4
3
2
1 |
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7 member patrol
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All 7 present
5-6 present
4 present
2-3 present
1 present |
5
4
3
2
1 |
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6 member patrol
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All 6 present
4-5 present
3 present
2 present
1 present |
5
4
3
2
1 |
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5 member patrol
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All 5 present
4 present
3 present
2 present
1 present |
5
4
3
2
1 |
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It will be the responsibility of the patrol coach to
assess 0 to 5 points
in the following categories:
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Behavior |
Participation |
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1) Comes to order rapidly when scout sign is up.
2) Treats other scouts with respect.
3) Cooperates with youth and adult leaders.
4) Takes care of facilities. |
1) Takes part in patrol and troop activities
2) Completes or makes progress in the meeting’s
activities.
3) Maintains a positive attitude.
4) Demonstrates behavior in accordance with the
Scout Oath and Law. |
Reward system:
1) There will be a winning patrol for each meeting. That patrol will
a) be announced in the Wednesday Newsletter, b) receive an edible reward
at the next meeting.
2) There will be a winning patrol for each 6 month period (timed to
coincide with troop elections and courts of honor). They will receive a
pizza party or some equivalent. The first of these rewards will be given
in October 2004.
3) Patrol will continue to accumulate points throughout their
existence and will receive awards to be determined for reaching total
accumulated point levels (also to be determined). Example, when a patrol
reaches 150 points, they will be rewarded, even if they have never won a
meeting or a 6 month period.
Patrols will begin to accumulate points on Feb. 17th but
please understand that this system will almost certainly need fine
tuning and parts of it may prove unworkable. So, the rules may be in
flux for a while. Your tolerance and your suggestions are appreciated.
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