The following signatures indicate that this Handbook and its attachments have been reviewed and approved. When all signatures are complete, this document becomes the official handbook of Troop 714.
Senior Patrol Leader __________________________________ Date: ____________
Scoutmaster _________________________________________ Date: ____________
Committee Chairman _________________________________ Date: ____________
Revisions to the Troop 714 Handbook must be approved by the Troop Committee.
Once approved, a copy of this handbook is distributed to each registered Scout and Scouter of Troop 714. Revisions and changes are also distributed to each member of the Troop.
This handbook was written with the intent to follow BSA policy. If there is a contradiction to BSA policy it will be corrected by executive authority.
Updated the section on “Fund Raising”. Scout funds disbursement expanded to include training fees and Eagle project materials. Updated January 18, 1999.
Added Appendix D, Merit Badge Procedures, and modified Page 3 section “Merit Badges” to reflect the new section. Updated April 12, 1999.
Standardized the formatting, fonts, headings, etc. Reorganized some sections to simplify the document structure. Reworded in various places to improve readability. Updated the section "Troop Finances" to clarify Scout Accounts and add the Joining Fee. Updated August 15, 1999.
Modified and clarified the attendance policy. Scouts who are inactive or on leave of absence may not hold leadership positions or accrue time toward rank requirements. Updated October 25, 1999.
Made extensive modifications to bring the Handbook current with current Troop 714 policy and procedures. Updated February 17, 2003.