Introduction to BSA Troop 110

1. Introduction to BSA Troop 110 Central Presbyterian Church Fort Smith, Arkansas 2011

2. Scouting Program Introduction Built on the theme that the program should be fun to keep boys interested Four basic aims/goals Character Building Citizenship – Community, Nation, World Personal Fitness – Physical, Mental, Moral Leadership Training

3. Scouting Program Introduction Aims and goals accomplished via Use of outdoor experience Organization of the troop Advancement program Ideals of Scouting stated in the Scout Oath, Law, Slogan and Motto Each Scout is encouraged to strive for these ideals and must understand them to begin his advancement program

4. General Goals of Troop 110 Operate Troop 110 true to the purpose of Scouting Provide a Scouting program that is fun and challenging through: Weekly meetings that are interesting, activity oriented and planned and run by the boys Monthly outdoor activities that stimulate, challenge and educate every Scout in the troop An annual one week summer camp that is adequately staffed by adult leaders An annual high adventure outing for older Scouts (example: Philmont, Sea Base, Northern Tier, etc)

5. General Goals of Troop 110 Offer an advancement program including regular merit badge classes for all Troop members and regularly recognize achievement Have a boy-planned and boy-run troop program with appropriate adult guidance Create a Leadership Development Program to provide personal growth for each Scout and to ensure continuity of leadership for the Troop

6. General Goals of Troop 110 Adult leadership and guidance is needed for the benefit of the boy’s scouting experience. Troop 110 promotes adult involvement in: Continuing adult Leadership Training Active adult involvement in the Troop Committee Active adult involvement in our BSA Westark Area Council

7. Troop 110 Organization All Scouts form the Scout Troop Troop is divided into groups of boys called patrols Patrols elect patrol leaders Patrol leaders are members of Patrol Leader’s Council (PLC) PLC is lead by the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) who is elected by all Scouts in the Troop PLC plans and implements all Troop activities Adult leaders are present only as advisors The PLC meets in December and plans the activities for the upcoming year The activities are approved by the Troop Committee which meets the second Monday of each month. The Troop Committee consists of registered parents.

8. Troop Organization cont. Registered Parents are always welcome to join the Troop activities and a minimum number of adults are required on each campout or activity Large Troop such as ours needs many adult volunteers to keep the program running Parents can make a big difference in the happiness and success of their sons in Scouting

9. 2011 Troop 110 Committee Chairs Committee Chairperson - Diana Weihrauch Treasurer - Andy Smith Advancement Chairperson - George Weihrauch Merit Badge Chairperson - Sam Betterton Outdoor Activities Chairperson - Bill Coffelt Quartermaster - Michael Farrell Popcorn Chairperson - Patrick Conrad Service Hours Chairperson - Donnetta Smith Fundraising Chairperson - Patrick Conrad Web Master - Patrick Conrad Training Chairperson - Greg Burrows Roundtable Chairperson - Martin Cormier New Scout Parent Chairperson - Phil Ulmschneider Membership Chairperson - Phil Ulmschneider Charter Organization Rep. - John Spain Secretary - George Weihrauch Chaplain - Lance McReynolds

10. Troop 110 History Originally chartered in May 1993 to St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church Currently chartered to Central Presbyterian Church Scoutmasters Bill (“Mr. Bill”) Spillman (1993-1996) Phillip Brown (1997) Bill “Mr. Bill” Spillman (1998) Pettus Kincannon (May 1999 - May 2004) Larry Meador (May 2004-June 2006) Lance McReynolds (June 2006 – Dec 2010 Carl Adams (Dec 2010 – Present) 56+ Eagle Scouts

11. Troop 110 Facts Scoutmaster – Carl Adams 2011 Recharter Statistics 25 Registered Scouts 31 Registered Adults Order of the Arrow members 1 Scout 6 Adults Wood Badge Trained 10 Adults

12. Troop 110 Calendar of Events Troop 110 is extremely active, planning two events, a camping or outdoor activity and a service or fund raising activity each month Occasionally we throw in an extra fun activity The Troop attends District and Council Camporees which feature inter-troop competitions.

13. 2009 Calendar Highlights Jan Camping RSR Freezeout Feb Camping Lock in - bowling night Feb Activities Scouting 4 Food, Superbowl Subs Mar Camping Gourmet Cook-Off April Activity Rock Climbing Day-Fern Gully April Camping Spring Extravaganza- Ft Chaffee May Camping Buffalo River float trip June Camping Mt. Nebo June Camping Seabase Florida July Camping Tom Hale summer camp Aug Activity Lumberjack day Sept Activity Troop 110 Golf Tournament Oct Camping Fun at the Fort Camporee Oct Activity Celebrity Golf Classic- Fianna Hills Dec Camping Fire & Ice Backpack Campout Dec Activity Ring Bells for Salvation Army

14. 2010 Calendar Highlights Jan Camping Robbers Cave Feb Activities Scouting 4 Food, Superbowl Subs Feb Activity Merit Badge College Mar Camping Gourmet Cook-Off May Camping Buffalo River float trip June Camping Camp Orr - Summer Camp July Camping BSA National Jamboree Oct Activity Celebrity Golf Classic- Fianna Hills Oct Camping Fern Gully Rock Climbing Nov Camping RSR Fall Camporee Dec Activity Ring Bells for Salvation Army Dec Activity FS National Cemetery Wreath Laying

15. 2011 Calendar Schedule Jan Camping Freeze Out - Petit Jean Mountain Feb Activities Scouting 4 Food, Superbowl Subs Feb Camping Mt Magazine Feb Activity Merit Badge College Mar Camping Gourmet Cook-Off April Camping Survivor Camporee - RSR May Camping Buffalo River float trip June Camping Guss Blass - Summer Camp June Camping 50mi. Canoe Trip - High Adventure Sept Camping Crater Of Diamonds State Park Oct Activity Troop 110 Golf Tournament – First Tee Oct Camping TBD Nov Camping TBD Dec Camping Fire & Ice Campout

16. Troop 110 Summary We are an active troop We have many active adults We have lots of FUN!!!

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