Troop Meetings: Troop meetings are held on Monday evenings, except the first Monday when the PLC and Quartermasters meet, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Minnehaha United Methodist Church. Meetings start on the first Monday after Labor Day and continue through the first or second Monday after summer camp. There are no meetings on “major” Monday holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period. Scouts are responsible to arrive in their field uniforms (see Uniforms below) with their uniform shirt tucked in on time. Please pick them up on time if you’re not staying. Scouts run Troop meetings with the guidance and assistance of the Scoutmasters. Parents are encouraged to stay and help at or observe Troop meetings. Behavior: Scouts are expected to respect nature, people, and property and to behave in accordance with the Scout Oath and Scout Law. In order to maintain the goodwill of the church community and others who use the church, Scouts must stay in authorized areas of the church during Troop meetings at all times. Going in other parts of the Church not used by the Troop, running or roughhousing in the church, and eating or using things that aren’t ours isn’t allowed. We don’t use the church elevators unless it’s needed. Behavior problems will be dealt with promptly, in an appropriate manner, and in accordance with Troop policy. Please see the Campout Guidelines and the Conduct Policy below for additional details. Uniforms: The Boy Scout “field” uniform (for meetings and travel) is the official Boy Scouts of America khaki shirt, Troop neckerchief, and slide. Pants don’t have to be “official” BSA uniform pants but should be clean and neat. A full uniform of cap or hat, shirt, neckerchief, slide, belt, pants, and socks, is encouraged. Used uniform items are often available from the Northern Star Council’s uniform exchange at the Gabbert Scout Service Center, 5300 Glenwood Avenue, in Golden Valley. Please call the Northern Star Council at 763-231- 7201 for the current dates and times of the uniform exchange. The “dress” uniform is the full field uniform with the merit badge sash. The “dress” uniform is for special occasions such as Boards of Review, Courts of Honor, the Pack 1 Blue and Gold Dinner, and Church events like Scout Sunday in which the Troop is participating. The “activity” uniform is a Troop 1 (or old Troop 185 or Pack 120 or 1) t- shirt. Other BSA t-shirts are also acceptable “activity” attire. Scouts should be in the “field” uniform at all meetings at the Church. “Field” uniform must be worn while traveling to campouts and outings. It’s recommended that the “activity” uniform – a Troop or Scouting t-shirt – be worn under the “field” uniform shirt for outings so that the “field” uniform shirt can be taken off and kept reasonably clean once we arrive at our destination. Some Scouts, when their first shirt starts to wear, get a second one with the first one being the camp/travel shirt. When wearing the “field” uniform, the shirt should be clean, neat, and tucked in with all current rank and other badges. Common sense and safety take precedence. Scouts should always dress for and be prepared for the weather and sudden changes in weather. Not surprisingly, many uniform shirts look alike. Please write your Scout's name in the label with a laundry pen. |
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