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Troop 497 Annual Parents Meeting Agenda - September 15, 2011

Join us for the Troop 497 Annual Parents Meeting on September 15, 2011, to discuss important topics regarding the upcoming 2011-2012 scouting year. This agenda includes the introduction of our new program objectives, details about summer camps, troop finances, adult recruitment, and child protection policies. We'll also cover parents' commitments, high adventure programs, and answer any questions you may have. Your participation is crucial for our scouts' success and community-building!

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Troop 497 Annual Parents Meeting Agenda - September 15, 2011

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  1. Annual Parents Meeting September 15, 2011

  2. Scoutmaster’s Agenda • Welcome • 2011 - 2012 Program • 2011 - 2012 Objectives • 2012 & 2013 Summer Camps • Troop Finances • Adult Recruitment

  3. Scoutmaster’s Agenda (cont) • Child Protection • Parents’ Commitment • High Adventure Programs • Questions & Answers • Friends of Scouting Presentation

  4. 2011-2012 Program Events

  5. This Years Objectives • Attendance • 65% attendance at Camping Trips • 70% attendance at Troop Meetings • Troop Gear • Inspect all troop gear before packing up from camping trip • Pack Shed upon return from trips immediately • No Patrol Gear Preparations days • Advancement • 85% of all new Scouts attain first class by 2nd summer • Program • Six campfires that follow the campfire planner and use the 5 S’s of good campfires • Competition designed so younger scouts can compete equally • Calls to Patrol Leaders by Tuesday. Calls to Patrol Members by Wednesday

  6. 2012 & 2013 Summer Trips • 2012 – Camp Storer – New Hampshire • July 26 – August 5 • Planning under way • 2013 Canada (Tentative) • Haliburton Scout Reservation

  7. Adult Recruitment • Troop is in need of adult help in many areas • Bull Roast – Immediate and Future • Patrol Advisors • Other fund raisers • Assistant Scoutmasters & Committee Members • Short Term Projects

  8. Child Protection • Criminal Background Checks for All Direct Contact Leaders • Child Protection Policies of the BSA followed • Scout and Adult Training *** • Time to tell Video • Preview Showing for Parents

  9. Our Parent’s Commitment • Support Son’s Advancement & Participation • Transportation - Two Short or One Long per year • Support Fund Raising Effort • Bull Roast – October • Citrus Sale – November / December • Pancake Breakfast - February • Car Wash-A-Thon – June • Enjoy Scouting with your Sons

  10. Fundraising • Two Door to Door Activities - Car Wash & Citrus • Need Participation in all the efforts • Scouts are expected to participate in theirs. • Short Duration - High Profit • Need Everyone Involved for Success • Every Family Sell a Table? Bull Roast - 1st Event - October 22nd Imperative that Everyone Helps!. Goal of 500 People at the Roast

  11. High Adventure Programs • Northern Tier Bissett, Canada • 1 Crew - July 2012 • Ray Palmer / Ken Krach - Trip Leaders • Philmont Scout Ranch, NM • 1 Crew - July 2012

  12. How to stay informed • www.Troop497.org • Be at troop meetings by 8:45 • Weekly Patrol Leader calls • Committee meetings • Troop Emails • Twitter – Follow “ScoutTroop497”

  13. Parent Concerns & Questions

  14. Friends of Scouting PresentationEric ChaseBaltimore Area Council, BSA

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