December 2014

Troop Dues - How much are they?

The Troop Dues are $20 per Quarter - which works out to $80 per year. This money goes to cover the Troops expenses throughout the year. One of the most important items that money goes to is helping with the cost of some of the Leader Training (both Youth & Adults). We feel that Trained Leaders are worth the expense.

Wood Badge - What is it?

Wood Badge is advanced leader training that is put on by our Council (Cascade Pacific Council) for adult Scouters that work with all types of Units (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity, or Venture Crew) as well as those that help in District or Council positions. During this hands-on course, you'll learn more about putting the Patrol Method into action as you camp as a group. You'll also learn team-building games to help strengthen your Unit. Plus, there's the added benefit of the friendships you'll make with other Scouting leaders.

Previous CPC trainings have consisted of:

Order of the Arrow - What is it?

The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America. OA Members provide Service for Council Events & Properties - like performing Crossover Ceremonies for Webelos, helping in many areas at Training Conferences, preparing Camp properties before Summer Camps get started, or repairing Camp properties (like replacing the Campfire Bowl at Camp Baldwin).

Acronyms - What do all those Letters Mean?

Here is a List of Scouting Acronyms that have been collected so far:

Field Uniform - What is it?

The Field Uniform is made up of the following: --Tan BSA Uniform Shirt, --Green BSA Uniform Pants or Shorts, --Green Webbing Belt, --Green Uniform Socks, --Merit Badge Sash, --Green & Yellow Neckerchief with Slide, --Red Troop Hat, --Rope Segment (hanging from belt or belt loop)..

Field & Activity Uniforms are often referred to by our Troop as Class A & Class B Uniforms though that terminology is not used in any official BSA publications and is not correct. (The correct terms would be to call them Field & Activity Uniforms following the BSA terminology.)

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