Troop 714 Scout Handbook

As of February 17, 2003

General Policies

• Troop Meetings
• Attendance
• Visitor Policy
• Initiation
• New Members
• Scouting: A Special Place

Uniform

• Standard Uniform
• Utility Uniform
• When to Wear the Uniform

Advancement

• Advancement Guidelines
• Merit Badges
• Scoutmaster Conference
• Board of Review
• Eagle Rank Service Project
• Other Awards

• Religious Emblems
• Order of the Arrow

Patrols

• Patrol Members
• Senior Patrol Leader
• Patrol Leader
• Patrol Meetings
• Patrol Activities
• Patrol Leader Council

Camping Trips

• Schedule
• Adverse Weather
• Safety
• Medical Authorization
• Consent to Participate
• Transportation
• Knife and Ax
• Fireman's Chit
• Items Not Permitted
• Worship Services
• Camp Procedure
• Dishwashing
• Garbage Disposal
• Individual Camping Equipment
• Tents
• Guests on Campouts
• Liquor and Tobacco Policy
• Summer Camp
• Winter Camp

Troop Finances

• Dues
• Joining Fee
• Fund-Raising
• Scout Account

Committees

• Troop Committee
• Finance Committee
• Other Adult Positions

Discipline Policy

• Discipline
• First Offense
• Second Offense
• Third Offense
• Fourth Offense
• Appeal of a First Offense

Handbook Approvals

• Revision Policy
• Distribution Policy
• Conflicts with BSA Policy
• Revision History

Appendix A. Board of Review Checklist

• Appearance
• Scout Spirit
• Leadership
• Requirements

Appendix B. Camping Equipment Checklist

Appendix C. Discipline Policy Sign-Off

• Parental Statement of Understanding
• Scout's Statement of Understanding

Appendix D. Merit Badge Checklist

• Merit Badge Procedures
• Merit Badge Rules

Consent to Participate

Release and Authorization for Medical Treatment